From Trauma to Triumph: Malaysia Harrell on “God Has My Six”
Board-certified psychotherapist, veteran, spiritual transformation coach, and award-winning entrepreneur Malaysia Harrell joins Angelina to unpack how faith, surrender, and nervous-system-friendly practices turn pain into purpose. From excelling under the “mask of perfection” to surviving life-threatening sepsis after her 2020 Navajo Nation deployment, Malaysia shares how she rebuilt identity beyond titles, launched Blissful Life Consulting, and founded the Malaysia Harrell Foundation to serve women—especially women veterans—through holistic wellness, retreats, and suicide-prevention work. You’ll learn practical ways to rest without guilt, set boundaries, reconnect with creativity, and begin “the art of becoming” the highest version of yourself.
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Show Notes
Guest: Malaysia Harrell — Board-Certified Psychotherapist, Spiritual Transformation Coach, Veteran, Founder of Blissful Life Consulting & the Malaysia Harrell Foundation.
Theme: Healing from trauma, authentic identity, faith-led surrender, women veteran wellness, time/energy boundaries, creativity as medicine.
What We Cover
The “mask of perfection” & why high achievers people-please (and burn out)
Military & federal service: Air Force, U.S. Public Health Service, DOD leadership
2020 deployment to the Navajo Nation & the awakening that followed
Sepsis, medical retirement, and rebuilding identity beyond accolades
Rest as a spiritual practice: why Sabbath-style recovery fuels clarity
Creativity resets (aromatherapy, fragrance creation, walking in nature)
Boundaries for time management: releasing roles, seasons, and relationships
“God Has My Six”: faith, manifestation, and trusting the next assignment
The Art of Becoming: living toward self-actualization (Maslow) with humility
Book pick: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Memorable Quotes
“Miracles are happening—I look for them every day.” — Malaysia
“Your story isn’t for you; it’s to deliver someone else.” — Malaysia
“Time is your greatest asset, not money.” — Malaysia
“If we’re made in the image of the Creator, our creativity is where we hear Him most.” — Malaysia
Resources & Links (Guest)
Website: malaysiaharrell.com
Wellness & Corporate Services: blissfullifeconsulting.com
Email (speaking/consults): [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malaysiahharrell
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/15YFYAy18u/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malaysia-h-harrell-a322b19b
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@malaysiahharrell
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dreamlifemanifested
Join Mailing List: https://peaceful-mode-50551.myflodesk.com/bxyyg0wd9a
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Book (coming soon): God Has My Six (memoir + transformation blueprint)
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