Willow Healing Matters Podcast

In this powerful and inspiring episode of Willow Healing Matters, host Catherine Crestani is joined by Amber Briggle, CEO of B-Well Enterprises and founder of Soma Massage Therapy, a multi-award-winning wellness brand and emerging national franchise.
Amber shares her raw and honest journey of building — and then rebuilding — a massage therapy business after the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to shut her doors, lose most of her team, and start again from scratch. What followed was not just business recovery, but a complete re-anchoring into values-based leadership, people-first culture, and sustainable growth.
In this conversation, Amber reveals how Soma Massage Therapy grew from near collapse to over $1M in annual revenue, expanded into a larger location, and evolved into a franchise model — all without sacrificing ethics, compassion, or wellbeing.
You’ll hear insights on:
* Rebuilding a business after pandemic shutdown and burnout
* Why people-first leadership creates long-term success
* The hidden cost of doing everything yourself as a business owner
* Burnout in healers, bodyworkers, and wellness professionals
* Creating systems, support teams, and boundaries that scale
* Franchising as a way to expand healing without personal depletion
* Valuing staff, clients, and community over profit chasing
* Why listening, compassion, and human connection matter — in business and beyond
This episode is essential listening for wellness practitioners, healers, entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and anyone building a heart-led business who wants to grow sustainably without losing themselves in the process.
✨ Learn more about Soma Massage Therapy & franchising:Visit mysomamassage.com and explore the franchising opportunities or self-care resources shared by Amber.
🎙️ Willow Healing Matters explores healing in all its forms — from the body and nervous system to leadership, business, and the soul.
You can connect with Amber via her website:
www.mysomamassage.com
Or via social media -
facebook.com/somadenton
instagram.com/mysomamassage
youtube.com/mysomamassage
Thank you so much for listening to our podcast!
My Book Obsession is Catherine Crestani’s virtual book club and reader space, where stories are released slowly and explored through reflection.
It is home to Catherine’s novel My Virtual Obsession, a psychological story exploring intimacy, loneliness, desire, and the blurred edges between technology and connection.
The full book is now available, with ongoing reflections and reader discussions inside My Book Obsession.
🔗 Start here: mybookobsession.substack.com
You can check out our store with e-books, books, courses and more here - https://payhip.com/WillowHealing
If you would like to find out more about us check out willowhealing.org or our Substack willowhealing.substack.com .
Feel free to link up with us on Instagram! @willowhealingsh
You can email us directly at [email protected]
Happy healing!


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In this deeply compassionate episode of Willow Healing Matters, host Catherine Crestani is joined by Samantha Wittenberg, spiritual seeker, speaker, and advocate for carers of children with neurodivergent backgrounds.
Samantha shares her powerful lived experience of raising an autistic daughter, navigating diagnosis, isolation, systemic overwhelm, and the emotional toll that carers often carry in silence. Together, Catherine and Samantha explore the realities of carer burnout, autistic burnout, and why so many parents feel shame, guilt, and exhaustion while trying to “fix” their children.
This conversation gently reframes that narrative — shifting the focus from fixing to acceptance, empathy, nervous system regulation, and connection. Samantha explains how empathy (not advice) can be one of the most effective tools for calming dysregulation, supporting parents, and creating safer environments for neurodivergent children and adults.
You’ll also hear insights on:
* Why carers and parents need support circles just as much as their children
* How empathy helps regulate the nervous system during meltdowns
* Creating inclusive spaces at home, school, work, and in society
* Neurodivergent communication styles, advocacy, and nonviolent communication (NVC)
* Letting go of shame and isolation through shared lived experience
* Why curiosity is more powerful than judgement
* The importance of filling your own cup as a parent or carer
This episode is a must-listen for parents, carers, educators, therapists, and anyone wanting to better understand neurodiversity, inclusion, emotional regulation, and compassionate communication.
✨ Free Resource:Samantha is offering a free nervous system regulation and calming cheat sheet for listeners.Visit samwittenberg.com.au, scroll to the bottom, and request the free download.
🎙️ Willow Healing Matters is a podcast devoted to empowering your healing journey — mind, body, soul, and the spaces in between.
You can connect with Samantha via her website:
samwittenberg.com.au
Or via social media -
https://www.facebook.com/misty.mountain.96558/https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwittenberg/https://www.instagram.com/coachforcarersIf Samantha could heal or change something in the world it would be to replace criticism with curiosity.
Thank you so much for listening to our podcast!
🌿 Ceremonial cacao I personally use:
Get here
Perfect for meditation, ritual, and grounding practices discussed in this episode.
My Book Obsession is Catherine Crestani’s virtual book club and reader space, where stories are released slowly and explored through reflection.
It is home to Catherine’s novel My Virtual Obsession, a psychological story exploring intimacy, loneliness, desire, and the blurred edges between technology and connection.
The full book is now available, with ongoing reflections and reader discussions inside My Book Obsession.
🔗 Start here: mybookobsession.substack.com
You can check out our store with e-books, books, courses and more here - https://payhip.com/WillowHealing
If you would like to find out more about us check out willowhealing.org or our Substack willowhealing.substack.com .
Feel free to link up with us on Instagram! @willowhealingsh
You can email us directly at [email protected]
Happy healing!


This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willowhealing.substack.com/subscribe

Meet Becca, your spiritual guide to all things spiritual; dedicated to illuminating your path to true potential. With a compassionate approach & expertise in diverse healing modalities, she empowers clients through Akashic Records coaching, insightful divination readings, & holistic therapies. Originally from England, where the veil is thin, Becca now resides in Canada, creating a nurturing space for transformative journeys & helping individuals embrace their unique spiritual paths with confidence & clarity.
You can connect with Becca via her websites:
https://emberhealing.wixsite.com/ember
https://celestynsoulmaps.wixsite.com/blueprint
Or via social media -
https://www.instagram.com/holisticbecca/
https://www.instagram.com/celestynsoulmaps
https://www.facebook.com/emberhealing
https://www.facebook.com/celestynsoulmaps
If Becca could heal or change something in the world it would be for people to know just how powerful their words, thoughts & actions are - how this creates their reality.
Thank you so much for listening to our podcast!
🌿 Ceremonial cacao I personally use:
Get here
Perfect for meditation, ritual, and grounding practices discussed in this episode.
My Book Obsession is Catherine Crestani’s virtual book club and reader space, where stories are released slowly and explored through reflection.
It is home to Catherine’s novel My Virtual Obsession, a psychological story exploring intimacy, loneliness, desire, and the blurred edges between technology and connection.
The full book is now available, with ongoing reflections and reader discussions inside My Book Obsession.
🔗 Start here: mybookobsession.substack.com
You can check out our store with e-books, books, courses and more here - https://payhip.com/WillowHealing
If you would like to find out more about us check out willowhealing.org or our Substack willowhealing.substack.com .
Feel free to link up with us on Instagram! @willowhealingsh
You can email us directly at [email protected]
Happy healing!


This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willowhealing.substack.com/subscribe

Are you putting toxic chemicals on your skin every single day without realising it?
In this powerful episode of Willow Healing Matters, Catherine sits down with clean beauty founder Arielle Moody (Mama Sol) to uncover the truth about sunscreen, hidden toxins, and what’s really being absorbed into your body.
After discovering harmful ingredients during pregnancy, Arielle made it her mission to create a 100% mineral sunscreen that’s safe, effective, and actually feels good to wear—without the heavy white cast or toxic chemicals found in many mainstream SPF products.
In this conversation, we dive into:
✨ Mineral vs chemical sunscreen (and what no one tells you)
✨ The hidden toxins in everyday skincare
✨ How sunscreen ingredients can enter your bloodstream
✨ Why clean beauty matters for hormones, fertility & overall health
✨ Simple ways to start reducing toxic load (without overwhelm)
✨ Building a purpose-led business as a mother
“Start with what you use every day—like sunscreen—and go from there.”
If you care about your health, your skin, and what you’re putting on your body (and your children’s), this episode is a must-watch.
🌿 About Arielle Moody
While pregnant with her first child, Arielle was shocked by how many toxic ingredients were hiding in everyday products. After trying countless natural sunscreens, she created Mama Sol—a luxury mineral SPF line designed for sensitive skin, daily use, and a wellness-based ritual.
With years of experience in beauty product development and leadership roles across major brands, Arielle is redefining what clean sunscreen looks and feels like.
🔗 Connect with Arielle & Mama Sol
Website: https://www.shopmamasol.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopmamasol/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopmamasol/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielle-moody-2325a422/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shopmamasol
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Connect with Catherine Crestani
Host of Willow Healing Matters, Catherine Crestani is an inner authority guide, spiritual teacher, and founder of Willow Healing Matters. Through her work, Catherine supports people in reconnecting with their inner authority, expanding consciousness, and navigating spiritual awakening with grounded wisdom.
Follow Catherine here:
Website: https://willowhealing.org
Instagram: https://instagram.com/willowhealingsh
YouTube: https://youtube.com/willowhealingsh
Substack: https://willowhealing.substack.com
Thank you so much for listening to our podcast 💛
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Perfect for meditation, ritual, grounding, and heart-led practices discussed in this episode
👉 Get here https://creationcacao.com.au/collections/powerful-ceremonial-cacao-at-a-reasonable-price?sca_ref=8943091.vyvJxtUKl7h📘 My Virtual Obsession - available on e-book platforms, Amazon and our website https://willowhealing.org/my-virtual-obsession


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Jeanne Comeau, Ph.D. is a Certified Life Purpose Coach and Evolutionary Astrologer who brings her powerful "gets it done" reputation from a successful 35+ year Fortune 500 Global Executive IT career into transformational work with people. She earned her Masters of Metaphysical Science from the University of Metaphysics and a Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Life Counseling from the University of Sedona and is an Ordained Minister through the World-Wide International Metaphysical Ministry. With additional certifications from the John Maxwell Leadership Team and Gallup Clifton Strengths Finder, Jeanne is recognized as a catalyst for change who helps clients uncover their true potential and embrace all they were Created to Be.
You can connect with Dr. Jeanne via her website:
https://jeannecomeau.com/
Or via social media -
Instagram: @jeannecomeau_metaphysician Facebook: @jeannecomeau_metaphysician LinkedIn: Jeanne ComeauAnd you can check out her video on Youtube: Know Your Stars: Evolutionary Astrology & Dowsing – Unlocking Your Soul’s Purpose.
If Dr. Jeanne could heal or change something in the world it would be for everyone to Know Their Stars. True happiness begins with self-discovery; it’s the key to living authentically and embracing genuine joy.
Thank you so much for listening to our podcast!
🌿 Ceremonial cacao I personally use:
Get here
Perfect for meditation, ritual, and grounding practices discussed in this episode.
My Book Obsession is Catherine Crestani’s virtual book club and reader space, where stories are released slowly and explored through reflection.
It is home to Catherine’s novel My Virtual Obsession, a psychological story exploring intimacy, loneliness, desire, and the blurred edges between technology and connection.
The full book is now available, with ongoing reflections and reader discussions inside My Book Obsession.
🔗 Start here: mybookobsession.substack.com
You can check out our store with e-books, books, courses and more here - https://payhip.com/WillowHealing
If you would like to find out more about us check out willowhealing.org or our Substack willowhealing.substack.com .
Feel free to link up with us on Instagram! @willowhealingsh
You can email us directly at [email protected]
Happy healing!


This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willowhealing.substack.com/subscribe