Poetic Alchemy: Angela Harvey on Healing, Boundaries, and Self-Discovery
In this heartfelt episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Angela Harvey, who opens up about her profound journey through codependency, depression, and rediscovering her self-worth.
Angela shares candid reflections on her lifelong search for validation, the pain of unmet expectations, and the transformative process of learning to nurture herself from within. Through honesty and vulnerability, she explores how grief, accountability, and creative expression have shaped her path toward healing.
Her story is a reminder that transformation is always possible—at any stage of life—when we learn to set boundaries, care for ourselves deeply, and embrace our truth with radical transparency and self-love.
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, suicidal thoughts, and emotional trauma. Listener discretion is advised.
Key Takeaways:
● Angela’s experience with codependency and how it affected her identity and relationships.
● The importance of self-awareness and healing from depression and suicidal ideation.
● Self-care and boundary-setting as essential practices for well-being.
● Breaking free from external validation and redefining self-worth.
● The pressures women and mothers face around productivity, identity, and emotional labor.
● The role of accountability and radical honesty in personal growth.
● Navigating grief in its many forms—loss of people, identity, and expectations.
● Learning to self-soothe and manage emotional triggers with compassion.
● Embracing vulnerability and transparency as tools for lasting healing.
● Finding freedom through creativity, self-acceptance, and storytelling.
Interview recorded in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Angela Harvey’s Bio:
Angela Harvey is a compelling author and poet whose work captures the depths of human emotion and resilience. Based in Wake Forest, North Carolina, she has spent over 25 years facilitating workshops and hosting personal growth retreats that help others reconnect with their authentic selves.
Her debut poetry self-help book, Poetic Alchemy: Seven Intentions for Healing, Growth, and Transformation, grew out of her own experiences with heartbreak and self-discovery—transforming pain into art and insight.
Angela serves as the Director of Black Rainbow Love and is a columnist for SWERV Magazine. Through her writing, speaking, and teaching, she continues to empower others to embrace their potential, practice self-love, and heal through creativity and connection.
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