Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Angie Berrett. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Angie, thanks for joining us today. Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.

During my trauma-informed yoga instructor training, I had a defining moment that changed the course of my career. I learned how powerful play is in activating a part of our nervous system that helps us feel safe, connected, and empowered—a critical state for healing. This discovery struck a chord as I was working through my own childhood trauma. I began using play in my own healing journey, and the results were profound. Play helped me reconnect with my body, release old pain, and rediscover joy in a way I never thought possible.

Seeing how transformative this was, I began teaching others how to heal through play. The impact was undeniable—people were finding more joy, connection, and peace in their lives. What started as a personal breakthrough has grown into a movement to help others use play to heal and thrive. This experience taught me that healing doesn’t have to be heavy—it can be joyful, playful, and life-changing.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m a trauma-informed movement coach with a passion for helping women reconnect with their bodies, release trauma, and rediscover joy through the power of play and movement. My journey into this work was born out of my own healing process. About ten years ago, I hit rock bottom as childhood trauma resurfaced in my life. It was a painful and isolating time, but it also sparked a deep desire to heal and find a way forward.

During that journey, I became a trauma-informed yoga instructor, where I learned about the profound connection between the body and the mind. One moment in my training changed everything—I discovered how powerful play can be in activating a part of the nervous system that fosters safety, connection, and empowerment. I began incorporating playful movement into my own healing, and the results were transformative. I felt more connected, resilient, and full of joy. I knew I had to share this with others.

Now, I help women—especially those who’ve experienced childhood trauma—release limiting beliefs, anxiety, stress, and depression while cultivating self-love, confidence, and a sense of playful freedom. Through my workshops, programs, and one-on-one coaching, I teach women how to reconnect with their bodies, heal their inner child, and let go of the perfectionism and guilt that often hold them back. I also offer my signature “PLAY to HEAL” calls, where we create personalized strategies for incorporating play and movement into their healing journey.

What sets my approach apart is that I take a process that is often heavy and serious—healing from trauma—and make it light, joyful, and accessible. My clients learn that healing doesn’t have to feel like work; it can feel like fun. This isn’t just about overcoming trauma—it’s about building a life full of confidence, resilience, and connection to their true selves.

What I’m most proud of is watching my clients transform. Many come to me feeling stuck, disconnected, and weighed down by life. By the time we’re done, they’re smiling, laughing, and reclaiming parts of themselves they thought were lost. It’s not just about healing—it’s about thriving.

If there’s one thing I’d want potential clients and followers to know, it’s this: Play isn’t frivolous or childish—it’s powerful. It can reconnect you to your body, your joy, and your life in ways you never imagined. My work is about creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and empowered to step into the most playful, joyful, and authentic version of yourself.

Have you ever had to pivot?

There was a time when I had to make a significant pivot that reshaped my career and life. I worked as a nurse, pouring my heart into caring for others. But over time, the emotional toll of the job and the unresolved childhood trauma I had buried for years left me burned out. I made the difficult decision to step away from nursing, knowing I needed time to heal.

During that break, I turned inward, exploring new ways to heal and reconnect with myself. That’s when I discovered the transformative power of play and movement. These joyful practices became the foundation of my own healing, helping me release emotional burdens, reconnect to my body, and rediscover safety and empowerment.

Now, I work proactively, helping others heal before stress and trauma take a heavy toll. I guide women—especially those healing from childhood trauma—to release limiting beliefs, reconnect with their bodies, and find joy and confidence through playful movement.

This experience taught me that pivoting isn’t giving up; it’s about realigning with what you truly need to thrive. Sometimes, stepping away is the first step toward becoming who you’re meant to be.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

One of the biggest lessons I had to unlearn was that healing has to be serious and heavy to be effective. For much of my life, I thought that working through trauma meant reliving the pain, staying in the struggle, and constantly digging deep into the hard stuff. I believed that if I wasn’t pushing myself to the limit emotionally, I wasn’t truly healing.

That belief started to shift when I stepped away from my career as a nurse, burned out and grappling with my own childhood trauma. As I began my healing journey, I tried traditional methods that often felt overwhelming and exhausting. Then, during my trauma-informed yoga training, I discovered something that changed everything: the profound power of play.

Play felt counterintuitive at first. I’d been taught that healing was supposed to be difficult, but here was a method that brought laughter, joy, and lightness into the process. I began experimenting with playful movement and activities in my own healing and was amazed at how effective it was. It helped me reconnect with my body, access feelings of safety and empowerment, and process emotions in a way that didn’t feel draining.

Unlearning the belief that healing has to be hard allowed me to embrace the idea that it can also be light, joyful, and even fun. This realization not only transformed my personal healing journey but also became the foundation of the work I do now—helping others release trauma and reconnect with their joy through playful movement. It’s a lesson I carry forward every day: healing doesn’t have to feel like a burden; it can feel like freedom.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://angieberrettmovement.com/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/angieberrettmovement
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement