# Ep. 102 - From Hollywood to Healing — Hilary Momberger Powers on Turning Pain into Purpose

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Podcast: [Hearts Rise Up Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hearts-rise-up-podcast-7013418)
Published: 2026-03-24T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://hearts-rise-up-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/ep-102-from-hollywood-to-healing-hilary-momberger-powers-on-turning-pain-into-purpose
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Duration seconds: 3946

## Resource

From childhood fame to addiction, trauma, and ultimately profound inner healing, Hilary Momberger Powers shares a raw and deeply human journey of transformation. In this heartfelt conversation, Hilary reveals how early fame masked unmet needs for love and safety , how survival patterns shaped her identity, and what finally allowed her to turn toward her pain rather than run from it. Through forgiveness, self-reparenting, community, and service, she discovered that true healing is an inside job — and that we are never defined by where we came from. This episode is an intimate exploration of resilience, reclaiming personal power, and remembering that even after the deepest fractures, joy is still possible. An invitation to remember who you truly are beneath the roles, the wounds, and the stories you’ve carried. ____________ 00:00 — Introduction & Hilary’s Journey Begins 03:31 — The Moment She Realized Fame Couldn’t Give Her What She Needed A young girl in Hollywood… longing not for success, but for love and acceptance. 08:00 — How People-Pleasing Became a Survival Strategy When love feels conditional, we learn to become who others need us to be. 12:00 — Losing Herself in Roles — On Screen and Off The cost of wearing the mask for too long. 13:30 — The Moment She Believed: “I Am Not Enough” How one interpretation can shape a lifetime of identity. 17:58 — When Alcohol Became a Way to Survive “My spirit felt broken…” — the beginning of escape. 19:30 — Running, Fighting, and Living in Survival Mode When pain has nowhere to go, it turns into action. 23:06 — Rock Bottom: The Overdose That Changed Everything A moment that became a doorway. 23:20 — The First Light: When Healing Quietly Begins “It cracked my hard shell…” — the start of awakening. 25:50 — Why True Safety Isn’t…

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