In this deeply moving episode, Barbara Karafokas sits down with Ranae Van Roekel, founder of Connecting to Cope, to explore her powerful journey from incarceration to inner healing and purpose.

Once labeled a felon, Ranae’s story is not one of shame — but of transformation.

After serving 36 months in federal prison, she faced the trauma she had long buried and began the journey of rebuilding her life from the inside out.

Together, Barbara and Ranae discuss:

🌱 How unresolved trauma can shape our choices — and how healing can set us free

💫 Why choices are a privilege, and how reclaiming them can change everything

💗 What self-care really means in the process of emotional recovery

🌸 How to set and honor healthy boundaries

☀️ The difference between surviving and truly living with joy

🤝 Why meeting people where they are is the foundation of empathy and growth

Ranae’s message is one of hope, forgiveness, and human resilience.

Whether you’re navigating your own healing journey or supporting someone through theirs, this conversation will remind you that transformation is always possible — no matter your past.

🎧 Listen now to discover how trauma, when faced with courage, can become the gateway to purpose and compassion.

📌Connect with Barbara:

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📌Connect with Ranae: https://connectingtocope.com/