Healing Vibes with Elle Petrillo

When the Strongest People Finally Say, “I Need Help”

You know those people who just radiate success? The ones who are crushing it in business, look polished on the outside, and seem like they have it all together?

This week on Love and Trauma: The Real Deal, I sat down with one of those women—Elle Petrillo. And let me tell you… this episode is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and the kind of truth that can change the way you see yourself.

Elle is a top brand strategist, speaker, and coach who’s helped over 1,000 thought leaders, bestselling authors, and top podcasters cut through the noise and build profitable personal brands with purpose. Her team at Brand Builders Group is known for helping mission-driven experts become unforgettable—and Elle lives and breathes that mission.

But behind her impressive resume is a story that’s raw and real.

Elle opened up about losing her dad at 13, entering a string of trauma-fueled relationships, surviving an emotionally abusive marriage with an addict, and how she finally broke the cycle by doing the work—not the performative kind, but the deep, uncomfortable, transformational work.

💥 The Real Deal: My 3 Biggest Takeaways

1. We will keep repeating the same relationship patterns until we stop and get curious.
Elle bravely shared how she kept attracting the same kind of emotionally unavailable and dysregulated partners—and it wasn’t until she paused and asked herself, “What’s going on in me that keeps drawing this in?” that things began to change. Healing started with curiosity.

2. You can look like you’re thriving and still be suffering.
Elle was managing six-figure clients while sleeping on a mattress on the floor and battling panic attacks. This episode is a wake-up call for every high-achieving woman silently struggling—reminding us that appearances don’t tell the whole story.

3. You don’t have to do it alone—and you’re not weak for asking for help.
Elle built a healing ecosystem: somatic therapy, spiritual work, journaling, boundary-setting, and surrounding herself with the right kind of people. She showed us that healing isn’t about willpower—it’s about support, safety, and seeking tools that actually work for you.

🛠️ Resources from the Episode

Here are a few of Elle’s favorite tools that supported her on her healing journey:

• 📓 Journaling App: Penzu – a secure, digital journal where Elle tracked her thoughts, patterns, and breakthroughs.

• ✨ Law of Attraction Teachings: Abraham-Hicks – daily inspiration and meditations that helped Elle shift her energy.

• 📖 Book: Loving What Is by Byron Katie – The four-question process that helps untangle painful thoughts and limiting beliefs.

• 📚 Book: Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life by Gabrielle Bernstein – A powerful guide for those ready to take a spiritual approach to healing and transformation.

🌐 Connect with Elle

Want to learn more about Elle’s work or connect with her directly?
👉 Website: https://ellepetrillo.com/
👉 Instagram: @elle_petrillo

🎧 Final Thoughts

Elle’s story is a beautiful reminder that healing isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking the right questions.

Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or deep in the work, Healing Vibes with Elle Petrillo 🌟 will leave you feeling less alone and more empowered to face what’s next.

💛 You are worthy of more.
💛 You are allowed to change.
💛 And you don’t have to do it perfectly—you just have to start.

🎥 Watch the full episode now and be sure to share it with someone who needs a reminder that healing is possible—one brave step at a time. WATCH HERE