True Emotion Dad
Laverne Friesen is a survivor turned thriver, transforming decades of abuse and trauma into a message of healing and hope. Raised in a cult and enduring emotional, physical, religious, spiritual, financial, and sexual abuse—as well as toxic relationships that left him questioning his reality—Laverne shares his raw, authentic journey of healing and spiritual growth.
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True Emotion Dad
From Grief to Greatness: Rachel's Journey of Loss, Love, and Transformation
In one of the most deeply moving episodes of True Emotion Dad, host Laverne Friesen sits down with transformational coach, healer, and mother, Rachel Parland, to explore a journey shaped by unimaginable grief, unwavering resilience, and profound healing.
Rachel shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her five-year-old son, Rocco — a tragedy that shattered her world and forced her to choose between drowning in despair or learning to swim in the depths of sorrow. What follows is a conversation that is raw, honest, and filled with wisdom born of pain, love, and spiritual awakening.
From the darkest days of grief and isolation to finding purpose through education, energy healing, and belief reprogramming, Rachel opens up about:
- 🕯️ The emotional reality of losing a child and how she coped
- ✨ How subconscious beliefs shape our lives — and how to rewrite them
- 🌌 Her work with energy healing (Reiki, Kundalini, Arcturian, and quantum energetics)
- 🧠 The power of mindset, soul contracts, and healing through inner child work
- 📘 Her powerful new book From the Ashes, She Was Ignited, sharing stories of women rising from trauma
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has faced profound loss, struggled to find purpose, or is simply seeking light on their healing journey. Rachel’s story is a beacon of hope that transformation is always possible — no matter how deep the pain.
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses child loss and may be emotionally activating. Please listen with care.
Connect with Rachel Parland:
🌐 Website: www.soulalignment.com
📘 Facebook: Rachel Rocco
📸 Instagram: @rachelrocco
🔗 LinkedIn: Rachel Parland
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