Flow Rising

In this episode, I sat down with Janelle Hunt, author of 'Made on What I Know, Find Your Serenity, Reclaim Your Life, and Pursue Your Goals After Domestic Violence,' who shares her journey of overcoming the lingering effects of domestic violence. She discusses the strategies outlined in her book that help women reclaim their lives and voices after leaving abusive relationships. Janelle and I discuss the importance of speaking out about domestic violence and other traumatic experiences. We also explore the journey of forgiveness and the freedom of reclaiming one's voice.

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In this episode, I talked with Jill Schultz about her healing journey from childhood trauma and her mission to help others heal. She shares her book, 'Liberated: Releasing the Dark Cloud of Shame,' which explores her personal story and includes contributions from others who have experienced similar traumas. Jill emphasizes the importance of owning one's story, forgiving the abuser, and practicing self-love. She also highlights the power of positive affirmations and embracing authenticity.

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In this episode, Regina LaFrance shares her journey of healing and self-discovery after experiencing childhood trauma. She discusses the importance of creating awareness about child abuse and the signs to look out for. Regina emphasizes the need to heal the inner child and release the pain and shame associated with past experiences. She encourages listeners to listen to their emotions, handle triggers, and practice self-love. Regina also highlights the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships and the importance of breaking the cycle of generational trauma. In this conversation, Megan Rodriguez and Regina LaFrance discuss the importance of healing and creating a safe space for oneself and one's children in abusive situations. They emphasize the significance of early intervention and teaching children about self-love and emotional expression. The conversation also delves into dealing with narcissistic personalities and the need to disengage from toxic relationships. The journey of self-love and healing is highlighted as a transformative process. Finally, they discuss the importance of spreading awareness and providing resources for those in need.

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In this episode, I was blessed to be joined by Dr. JoNeil Conley. We talked about healing and the topic of bullying. JoNeil shares her personal experiences of bullying in the medical field and her personal life. She discusses the impact of bullying on individuals and patients and the need for change in organizations. JoNeil shares her "Meanness Matrix," which helps individuals understand and respond to different types of bullying. Dr. JoNeil Conley and I discuss healing from hurt and narcissism, cutting off toxic families, the healing process, differentiating bullies and narcissists, giving grace to bullies, and the power of pause and choice.

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In this episode, Lori Morse joined me to discuss self-love and healing after leaving relationships. Together, we explored the importance of life force and energy in healing, the role of creativity in the healing process, and the connection between food and healing. We also discussed the need to reconnect with the divine feminine and the power of breathwork and positive affirmations. The conversation emphasizes recognizing the wholeness within and inviting light and healing into the body.

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In this episode, I sat down with Katie Kozlowski to discuss healing, self-love, and taking care of oneself. We explored the importance of somatic work in the healing journey and the mind-body connection in trauma. In our chat, we also discussed the need for touch and validation, setting boundaries, and expressing emotions. The conversation highlights the journey of healing, embracing authenticity, and letting go of toxic relationships. Katie emphasizes the power of vulnerability and the importance of self-care. The episode concludes with a reminder to give oneself permission to be human and express oneself.

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( Adult content- listener discretion advised) In this episode, Megan Rodriguez and Jo Leavitt discuss the healing potential of non-traditional relationships, specifically in the lifestyle community. They explore the concept of non-monogamy and how it can foster deep connections, trust, and communication. Jo shares her personal journey of healing from toxic relationships and how the lifestyle has played a role in her healing process.

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In this episode, I interviewed Rachel Rose, a relationship and boundaries coach. Rachel shares her journey of healing and growth, and how she helps successful women replicate their professional success in their love lives. We chatted about the importance of self-love, the challenges and rewards of healthy relationships, and the lifelong healing journey.

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In this episode, Martha Kartaoui and I discuss her healing journey from a traumatic past in a religious cult. Martha shares the importance of sharing stories and the power of faith and spirituality in the healing process, and emphasizes the need to be gentle with oneself and to embrace discomfort as part of the healing journey.

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In this episode, I sat down with my guest, Chante Dent, to discuss the importance of emotional health and the role of emotional intelligence in healing and personal growth. We share personal experiences and strategies for navigating triggers and processing emotions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of embracing emotional sensitivity while developing resilience and setting healthy boundaries.

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In this episode, I sat with Jeanne to discuss her art and healing journey, exploring shamanism, polarity, trauma, and spirituality. She emphasizes the importance of creativity in the healing process and the need for self-compassion. Jeanne also delves into the concept of flow state and multidimensionality, highlighting the significance of being present at the moment.

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In this episode, Megan Schwann shares her healing journey and how it has impacted her business. She discusses her challenges and the steps she took to prioritize self-care. Megan also highlights the importance of healing for children and how her healing journey has positively influenced her kids. Finally, Megan provides various ways to connect with her for further assistance and guidance.

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In this episode, I had a wonderful conversation with Chantal to discuss finding passion, purpose, and freedom from societal pressure. We talk about embracing trauma and depression, permission to feel sad, healing as a journey, and the importance of asking for help.

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In this episode, I sat down to chat with Lynn Holland about how starting a business catalyzed her healing journey.

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In this episode, I sat down for an "on the road" chat with life coach Karin Cooper. We talk about raising emotionally intelligent kids, the challenges of being neuro-divergent, and, as always, our personal healing journies.

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In this episode, I had a lovely conversation with Menaka Rao about how her understanding and implementation of Human Design have been instrumental in her healing journey.

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In this episode, I sat down for a very open and honest conversation with Suzanne Young about the life-long healing that every survivor goes through.

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In this episode I sat down with life coach and artist, MK to chat about her personal healing journey and how photography, sound, and grounding have played big roles along the way.

Mai Ka (MK) Yang is an artist and entrepreneur. Through the transformative work of photography, spiritual healing, life coaching, and sound healing MK's work focuses promoting and practicing the art of healing holistically, self healing in particular.

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In this episode I sat down for a lovely chat with my fellow neuro-divergent human Moriah Williams. We talk about a wide range of topics but, as always, mostly we share about our own experiences of healing trauma as a neurodivergent human.

Moriah Williams (pronouns: q/surprise me) is a holistic practitioner, writer, and portal witch who works with folks who are interested in exploring body-based, sociopolitical, and/or spiritual and nature-based aspects of healing. Moriah practices Ortho-Bionomy®*, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Animal Communication, and q is a NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM®)-Informed

Professional with an Embodied Social Justice Certificate. Moriah is a white autistic genderqueer person who has healed from chronic illness, who has special interests in birds, trees, spiders, liminality, and the spiritual function of humor.

Moriah offers private sessions and workshops. See the link in the bio for q’s upcoming free/by donation series for the Alexander Technique Liberation Project, What Doors Can Open: Equity and Healing Explorations.

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In this episode I sat down with former police officer turned entrepreneur, Nick Motycka. He shared with me openly about his experience with Psilocybin and how it forever changed his healing journey and life!

Nick grew up in Alberta with a father who was a member of the RCMP. This along with his wounded inner child had a major influence on his law enforcement career choice. Nick went on to spend his entire adult life, 23 years, in various enforcement-related positions; security, loss prevention, bylaw services, Canada Customs, Court and Prisoner Services, as a regular member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and finally as a member of the Calgary Police Service. Nick spent time on the street with both agencies, in a Crime Reduction Unit, Drug Unit, Drug Undercover Street Team, Gang Suppression Team and finally a short stint in the Public and Media Relations Unit before his breakthrough, formally known as a breakdown, on September 16th, 2020. 

Nick was diagnosed with PTSD and set off on a journey to finally process the traumas collected during his career in law enforcement. A year and half in, countless psychologist and occupational therapist appointments later, he was able to finally get the help that he needed; one psilocybin assisted therapy session. With clear intentions and a strong willingness to do the work, Nick went from severe PTSD to no longer meeting the criteria for any diagnosis. 

With a new sense of clarity and the amazing support of his family, Nick resigned from the only profession that he had ever known. Nick now spends his time sharing his story of healing and post-traumatic growth while going all in on his dream to bring consciously made, natural fiber clothing to the world through his apparel brand; Flow State Designs!

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In this episode, I shared a very honest conversation with health and fitness coach Shannon Buruchian. We talk about life after abuse, how food and exercise help in healing, and our honest feedback about what it's like to walk away.

Shannon Buruchian is a holistic health coach and fitness professional who helps women get in the best shape of their lives with her sustainable, whole-body approach to wellness.

Specializing in fat loss and lifestyle transformations, Shannon helps busy women lose weight and transform their lifestyles by eating more, lifting weights, and building simple habits. As a former cast member in the Beachbody home fitness program, INSANITY Max:30, and as a former athlete, Shannon understands the importance of leading an active life. As she began her career, however, consumed by the daily grind, Shannon struggled with her own weight.

Once she discovered the power of harnessing her metabolism and working with her body, she realized this is something that she needed to do to help other women regain their own confidence and never allow weight to hold them back in life.

Now, as a certified metabolic health expert, fat loss coach, personal trainer, and mental health advocate, she is helping women free themselves from the confines of food and fitness and embrace a healthy lifestyle by guiding them along their journey to happiness

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In this episode, I sat down to chat with Chelsea Glanz about how she turned her love of creativity into a personal healing path.

Chelsea Glanz is a talented creative who loves creating and teaching art. She believes that art is so much more than something we hang on our walls, and creating and expressing allows our life force to move through us. The colorful acrylics, watercolors, and original oils on live-edge wood she creates are intended to light up people's souls. Her personal training inspires the designs in her work in BioGeometry (an Egyptian-based science of environmental harmonizing). 

Chelsea also works with clients in free-flow painting classes for groups and 1:1 settings, Her aim is to help unlock their creative potential and empower her clients with creative tools for emotional healing.

Creative practices have helped Chelsea heal PTSD symptoms, life-threatening digestive issues naturally (when doctors said she’d keep landing in the ER), chronic fatigue, and hormones without medication, while continuing to create a career and life she loves.

Chelsea has hosted healing arts festivals, and retreats, taught free-flow painting classes, painted numerous murals, illustrated published children’s books, and sold hundreds of original paintings. 

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(Audience Discretion is Advised) In this episode, I sat down for an unconventional conversation with Sabine Poncelet about how our first intimate encounters in life shape the future of our emotional and mental wellbeing.

Meet Sabine Poncelet, born and raised in Belgium, and bilingual (English & French). Certified NLP & Life Coach (RSCI), Multidimensional Healer specializing in healing complex PTSD. Holding a postgraduate in Transpersonal Regression Therapy from the TASSO Institute Holland. Having studied and mastered different healing techniques and modalities, Sabine has developed her own technique for helping people get back in balance and find harmony in all aspects of their lives.

Before becoming a full-time entrepreneur, Sabine was a Financial Controller and Tax professional for over 18 years. However, her first love has always been holistic healing techniques. Feeling stuck in a life that she never really wanted, Sabine gave up the security of the 9-6 because she knew she just didn't fit into a conventional box. But most importantly, Sabine believes that no matter what our dreams or obstacles are, we all have the power to change our lives, and, by doing so, we will change the world. I'm here to serve. Her business is built on a foundation of love, a passion for what is possible, and a commitment to being an unstoppable force for good.

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In this episode, I sat down with a different type of guest, Dr. Fred Moss. Dr. Fred has worked with thousands of patients, in our chat he shared with me his ah-has about how traditional therapies often don't work for PTSD and how connection and communication can be used for transformative healing.

As the founder of the Welcome to Humanity movement, and the True Voice Mastermind and methodology, Dr. Fred now finds himself making the difference he came here to make. His years in the community, where he has been a physician to over 40,000 patients, and his storied and adventurous life traveling around the world has left him uniquely qualified to remind us of what we already know. Communication is where love arises from, and speaking the truth and listening authentically is the source of that love.

Dr. Fred is married to his dream partner, Alexandra, and lives in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas in Northern California. He is the proud father of two beautiful children in Texas and is owned collectively by his three cats, Valentino, Despacito, and Winston.

He is the author of "Creative 8 - Healing Through Creativity and Self-Expression" and "Find Your True Voice!". He has written many articles for Psychology Today. Also, he won an award for the best essay at the 2019 Conference for Global Transformation, titled "Global Madness, What Must Happen to Unite.”

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In this episode, I sat down for a very heartfelt chat with Harris about their experiences with overcoming trauma and the work they do to help others find a path to healing.

Harris Eddie Hill (they/them) is an out-and-proud nonbinary podcaster, best-selling author, coach, and founder of the Centre for Childhood Trauma Healing; a platform dedicated to supporting neurodivergent adults to overcome their childhood trauma and begin to thrive. Shortlisted for the Positive Impact and Sustainability Speaker of the Year at the Speaker

Awards, Harris is passionate about demystifying healing and helping people to connect to their own ability to heal. Clients take back their power from a medical system that doesn’t always offer tangible solutions and doesn’t always educate clients on their ability to heal.

Harris has survived and overcome trauma, unaccepting family members, cancer, abusive relationships, physical paralysis, and mental health challenges, yet they have found their way to emotional freedom and are now passing that power forward.

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In this episode, I had a lovely heart-to-heart with Shirani Pathak. We talked about love, life, and the amazing transformations she's walking her clients through.

Shirani M. Pathak (she/her) is the founder of the Fierce Authenticity™️ Movement. She’s an author, speaker, consultant, and coach on Relational Intelligence – the skill set that helps people feel deeply seen, heard, and understood in all of their relationships - at home, at work, and in the community. Shirani currently primarily works with executive leadership teams in companies where toxicity is high and profits are low. She partners with leaders to shift their company cultures from conflict to collaboration by teaching Relational Intelligence for Overcoming High-Conflict, Low Performing Teams to Build a Culture of Collaboration, Positivity, and (Revenue) Growth.

In this episode, I sat down with Demetria Goode, founder of The Goode Fight, to chat about how she turned her near-death experience into a powerful catalyst for helping others.

In November of 2021, CEO Demetria Goode,  founded The Goode Fight, LLC after she was brutally beaten and stabbed by her Ex six times in 2013. Burdened by trauma and pain, she believed it would stop in death, and attempted to take her own life. Demetria’s plan was interrupted when her youngest daughter described how much she loved and adored her. From that point, she took on a new, positive, and fresh outlook on life. 

Determined to heal, she began the process of loving herself in the past, present, and future. Obstacle after obstacle, Demetria started to confront, accept, and acknowledge what it was she did have control over in her life. The road to healing would form the foundation and basis of the inception of The Goode Fight.

The mission of The Goode Fight, LLC is to positively impact the lives of victims affected by domestic violence or life trauma. We strive to complete this mission by making connections and sharing life experiences in a group setting, or in individual sessions. The Goode Fight's vision is to help others with support they may not otherwise have within a space free of judgment.  

Demetria is a firm believer that opening up and sharing your story within a welcoming community through the platform of The Goode Fight will help others going through similar experiences.

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In this episode, I sat down with intuitive healer, Laura Bonetzky Joseph to talk about the types of mindset and mechanics which get in the way for people when they travel down a path of healing from trauma.

In 2022, Laura published two books. She’s the co-author of “Feisty: Dangerously Amazing Women Using Their Voices to Make an Impact”. Her chapter, “#MeTooFamilyCourts”, highlights what it takes to leave a domestic violence relationship in a broken system that punishes you.

Her first solo book, “The Secrets To Healing: An Invitation To Healing Trauma And Other Root Causes of Chronic Illness Using the Japanese Reiki Gokai” weaves her personal story, her work, the science, and the teachings with nine client case studies.

Laura currently sits on the Massachusetts domestic violence task force addressing legislation and policy for survivors of abuse.

Laura brings an authentic unique view with a unique talent and skill sets uncommon today.

Laura’s podcast, “Triggers and Spiritual Medicine,” can be found on YouTube, her website, and most podcast streaming platforms.

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In this episode, I talk with Bernadette Gold about how her journey through trauma healing took her down the path of helping others heal their body. We discuss health, the body-trauma connection, and the fantastic new ways she's healing others.

Bernadette Gold is an author, gifted psychic, success coach, spiritual teacher, master healer, and consciousness leader, facilitating rapid breakthroughs in consciousness that lead to quantum income leaps. Her mission is to transform the lives of savvy, successful, high-achieving, transformational leaders, change agents, entrepreneurs, executives, and CEOs by imprinting and activating a new energetic paradigm that leads to elevated income, increased impact, and fulfillment in their lives. 

Bernadette has helped over 40,000 clients worldwide since 2000 and has been a successful entrepreneur since 1998. She has never settled for the ordinary. She demands excellence in work, and life, and has created an extraordinary life for herself and her clients. 

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In this episode, I chatted with Melissa Rohlfs about how finding peace and health through food and the mind-body connection moved her from surviving to thriving.

Melissa Rohlfs is a certified holistic health and life coach helping busy women find freedom and feel at peace with food, their bodies and their lives. She is committed to empowering women to break free from dieting, emotional eating and self-image issues so they can ditch the diet mentality, and feel empowered in their own skin. She teaches women how to find freedom from the struggle with food.

After her own tumultuous history with food {withholding and then later in life, bingeing}, she learned how to deal with the core issues around her broken relationship with food. As a result, she felt called to go to school and learn to teach other women how to do the same. She graduated from the Health Coach Institute as a Holistic Health and Life Coach in 2018 and is the proud owner of Free 2 B Coaching. She is a proud Purdue alumna living in Arizona with her husband, Chad, and two kiddos.

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In this episode, I had a lively chat with Jen Uschold about the connections between the mind and the body and how trauma healing must include both for healing to be possible.

Jen Uschold (DeLorenzo) grew up outside of Buffalo, NY and has been a PT for over 3 decades. Out of her love for PT and helping others to empower themselves, she was drawn to both pain science and health coaching. She is proud to have been in the first cohort passing the exam to become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach in 2017. She has completed extensive training studying persistent pain including a Fellowship in Pain Science with Evidence in Motion. Jen is an eager learner and has also studied Lifestyle Medicine and most recently has become a Positive Intelligence Coach for Mental Fitness. Jen went through a challenging divorce. In that process, she realized how to integrate her decades of learning to show up grounded, calm, and confident for divorce mediation. And these strategies can help anyone navigating challenging circumstances or transitions. Her three favorite people are Adrianna, J, and Dean- her three kids. As the saying goes, laughter is good medicine and Jen wholeheartedly agrees.

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In this episode, I had a lovely conversation with the artist, author, and coach Sue Kennedy. Sue shared how rediscovering her love of art helped her heal her trauma and led her to the work she does with others. Now she helps people uncover their own healing through creativity and writing.

Founder and CEO of Author Academy, Sue Kennedy Publishing, Author

Academy Bookstore and Healing with Art. With over three decades of book coaching, publishing, speaking, and most importantly, real-life, in-the-trenches business experience, her view is radically different. Sue, sometimes referred to as the “People Whisperer” for her coaching skill that brings out the best in people, is known for her practical, street-savvy style.

Sue shares her success and guides others through her 5-step unique process to write and publish their book. She has a diploma in Art Therapy, Neurographica Specialist Coach and she is an International Intuitive Coach/Artist, with these she has bought them together to create her own unique program to empower others.

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In this episode, I talked with operations expert, Emma Ferrick about how her healing journey has led her to support other women in their entrepreneurial and healing journeys. Emma shared openly with me about her healing journey through motherhood and learning to thrive in her own space as a business owner.

Meet Emma Ferrick - the brilliant mind behind ELF Operations, empowering women to break free from survival mode and achieve success. As an Operations and Systems Strategist, Emma partners with visionary service providers to implement her SIMPLE Ops Framework - the ultimate solution to reduce overwhelm and stress.

Emma's mission is to get as many women out of survival mode as she can. This means Elf Operations strives to add value and support in every interaction whether it be collaborations, training, employment, mentorship, resources, or as her clients. Emma and her team want to help their clients simplify life so they can enjoy the little things, like making pancakes on a Friday morning with the kids because that's the good stuff! This is what she calls THRIVER mode, living a life filled with love. 

Her team comes alongside their clients as trusted partners to help grow their business that fits their lifestyle, goals, and vision. Whether running an international remote company or a business two days a week so her clients can be that present PTO mom. 

Emma's goal is to execute and elevate the vision for her client's businesses so they can be the CEO they were meant to be. Her team does this through STRATEGY, SYSTEMS, and SUPPORT.

Are you a woman running a business and looking for support?

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In this episode, I chatted with life coach Lartarsha Haughton about her from being a chronic people pleaser to someone who loves and values herself. Her journey, like many of my guests, Lartarsha's journey from abuse to thriving is an inspirational story she shares openly so others can learn and heal themselves by knowing they are not alone.

Latarsha Haughton is a successful entrepreneur, inspirational author, transparent speaker, and transformational coach. Her entrepreneurial experience includes her transformational life coaching practice, Haughton's Love LLC, where she guides mena dn women as they release soul wounds from trauma and abuse in order to embrace their power.

Latarsha is the CEO of We Care First LLC, an assisted living community in Baltimore Maryland, and she is the founder of Breaking the Silence Healing the Pain, a nonprofit organization supporting victims of trauma and abuse. Latarsha sits on the Board of Directors for Women and Warriors on Route to Higher Heights Ministries and Journey to Joy Ministries, where she once received training in prayer ministry and abuse recovery.

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In this episode, I talk with Lisa Marree about her personal journey through childhood abuse and how she found her way to a life of thriving. Today, Lisa works with people who are ready to heal their minds, body, and spirit so they too can thrive after a life of abuse and neglect.

Beaming in from the Sunshine Coast, Australia, Lisa believes we can all ‘take control’ & rise up through our pain and awaken the giant within. She is a proud wife & mum of 2 stepdaughters, with many tools in her tool kit! The list ranges from serving in the military to Public Speaker, Holistic Health Specialist; Leadership Development & Life Coach, Author, Medical Scientist, Neuroscience & Quantum Researcher, and lover of ‘woo’ and teaching mindfulness &  manifesting!

Because of her own ‘back’ story of abuse, sickness, and facing bankruptcy to name a few,  Lisa has been an inspirational leader for 20 years. Her gift is helping people unconsciously trapped in survival, turn their pain into power. Lisa’s mission is to help driven heart-centered entrepreneurs & professionals build a super strong mindset for massive results, and also help overcome low confidence, overwhelm, fear, scarcity, and poor health/weight issues to radically reinvent. 

Lisa is a master of helping people unleash their Super Powers, using neuroscience tools & techniques to reprogram and reinvent to their highest potential to become unstoppable in Life & Business and become a world changer & Legacy maker.

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In this episode, I sat down with Jami Greene to talk about her 30-year journey through healing from childhood molestation traumas. We talked about how, at 32, her body woke her up and broke her silence about the abuse and how her healing has led her to help others heal their own wounds.

Jami Greene is a powerful voice full of compassion and sincerity. Known for her transparency and honest approach to life, she is the Founder of “A Mother’s Cry” which is a community-based outreach and advocacy organization whose mission is to support families affected by social inequalities and injustices, including the immediate need for prison reform in this Country.

As a part of her passion, she also serves as a Board Member for the Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Foundation, which is a non-profit Diabetes organization providing awareness and prevention for those dealing with Diabetes. Jami is the Founder and Host of the “Let’s Talk Destne Talk Show” which has a purpose-driven format and has earned her the name, “Purpose Advocate.” Also, she is an award-winning Author; playwright, and songwriter.

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In this episode, I sat down for a chat with Brooke Bownes about how the unhealed mother wound runs deep for her and the women she coaches. She shared openly with me about her experiences and how healing has led her to a life full of joy and gratitude.

Brooke is an accredited trauma coach, therapist, and global No.1 bestselling author. She works with midlife women who struggle with mother wounds and childhood trauma and want to heal those wounds, find their power, and confidence and release their trauma so they can go for their goals. Brooke is very passionate about this area as she too once felt powerless and was scared to show up in the world as herself. Then she started working on her own mindset, discovered who she was, and loved the feeling of inner contentment and confidence to transform from being scared to speaking on stage.

A bit about Brooke, she had an abusive relationship growing up with a narcissistic mother, then moved on to two abusive adult relationships, she's been homeless and brought up 4 children single-handedly. Her experience had given her a unique way of understanding people where they are and helping them to find their power. Now, Brooke lives in a beautiful house with her husband and runs a successful business while having fun on adventures in their campervan.

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In this episode, I had a lovely chat with Gina Blundell about the amazing work she is doing to help women move forward after long-term abusive marriages. She shared with me her story of leaving her narcissistic ex-husband after nearly 30 years of marriage and how she turned her pain into passion to help others move forward.

Gina Blundell is a coach that helps women who are transitioning through a divorce and feel trapped and stuck in their marriage as they cannot see a way forward. She does this by showing them how to take the first steps to an empowered life so that they can thrive independently both emotionally and financially by letting go of the past and taking control by thriving in the next chapter of their lives!

Gina comes from a place of honesty and put herself in their shoes as much as possible. Taking her clients from a place of feeling stuck to coming unstuck and moving presently forward each day with whatever they are dealing with. Having come out of a narcissistic marriage after over 30 years Gina wants to help those that feel they do not have a choice but to stay. She tells all those she meets. "You definitely don’t have to stay and I will show you a way that will help you stay grounded and present in your day as much as possible." Gina's mission is to help women during a divorce to independence through a trauma-informed lens to not only survive but financially thrive!

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In this episode, I had a very lively and heartfelt conversation with Amy Frame. Amy shared her story of freeing herself from an abusive marriage, moving across the country, finding the love of her life, and how her own healing journey lead to her helping other women travel through their healing too.

At the age of 18, Amy Frame joined the military and left for basic training on Sept 18th, 2001. She spent one year overseas in Iraq, where she met her partner for the next nine years.  This relationship was Co-dependent and completely unhealthy. Amy learned this model from her mother. After nine years of increasing abuse from both sides, she left after he threatened her life. 

It took years for Amy to heal from the pain of that experience, and along the way, a whole new identity emerged.  She was an Emergency room Nurse by the time the relationship came to an end and Amy packed up everything she owned, quit her job, and moved back home.  Then she spent a total of 12 years as a bedside nurse. Two years ago, Amy stepped away from bedside nursing and created a practice where now she works on healing souls.

Over the years, Amy has learned two things, Life is short, and healing begins with the soul, not the body. It is here that she created her Coaching Practice. Now she spends her days working with individuals whose wounds cannot always be seen.  Amy says, "It’s the most impactful work I have ever been called to do."

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In this episode, I had the distinct blessing of talking with Brittany Storti about her personal journey to recovery and healing. She shared openly with me about her journey through addiction, and loss, and how she found freedom from parental narcissistic abuse. Today Brittany works with other women to help them find their own bridge from surviving to thriving.

Brittany's story is all about a young girl who was constantly told that she would never be enough. Her voice became public on The Dr Oz Show in March 2012 where she started a long journey towards healing. Brittany has fought through, not only your traditional "coming of age" difficulties, but a heart-wrenching road of eating disorders, addiction, homelessness, losing a sibling to suicide, and parental narcissistic abuse.

Today, she is a life coach who specializes in women’s empowerment and addiction recovery with the privilege of helping others who are ready to break their chains and live a life beyond their wildest dreams. Brittany is the proud founder of The Bridge Coaching Services- a program designed to bridge the gap between where you are and where you are meant to be.

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In this episode, I sat down for a chat with Essi Bagheri. We talked about his life as a survivor of child abuse and a child soldier, his journey through addiction, and how he came out the other side.  now he is thriving and helping others through their trauma and addiction recovery as a coach.  Essi openly shares his stories in his book Shattered Soul: The True Story of a Child Soldier and in his own podcast called Resiliency Talks, find him on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.

Essi Bagheri born in Iran raised as a suicide bomber changed his life around to help those who are struggling from addiction, to become the guiding light he could not find during his time of misery, a person who struggled through from being an alcoholic and passing through multiple terrain as a refugee, to finally achieve his destination Vancouver. He brings to you the will, the way to fight through the never-ending darkness in the life of an addicted person the best and most helpful method that is tried and tested on him.

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In this episode, I had a lively and heartfelt conversation with Whitney Chrstgau, a life, and trauma-informed coach. She shared openly about her childhood experiences with molestation and being groomed by a pedophilic couple. Whitney didn't let her personal traumas stop her from learning to love herself and now she works to help others heal from their own childhood traumas so they can live a life full of love and joy.

Whitney is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach that specialized in adults healing from childhood neglect and abuse. Being an empath and having had experienced the pain of neglect and abuse herself, Whitney understands the challenges survivors face and the overwhelming feelings that come from being traumatized. Whitney uses the concepts of interpersonal relationships and vulnerability to encourage others in their journey to regain their sense of safety within themselves and the world around them.

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In this episode, I sat down for a very open and heartfelt conversation with Maurice about the healing journey after trauma. As all my episodes do, this conversation travels down a path of discussing self-care, love, and how Maurice is helping people move away from the excuses which keep us bound to our past. 

Facing a crossroads, Maurice F. Martin chose a path less traveled, the life-changing journey of healing, growth, and purpose. His second book, Your But is Too Big: 7 Principles That Empower You To Heal Past Hurts and Get Motivated to Find Purpose was written to help you heal your past wounds, discover who you really are, and live a peaceful, purpose-driven life. Maurice has been through his fair share of trauma - from masking the private pain of his childhood to battling depression in his 20s. After becoming an award-winning vocalist and songwriter, Maurice hit rock bottom and it became clear that there was only one way out: he had to let go of what had been holding him back. Now that he’s healed, Maurice is on a mission to equip and empower you to release your limiting beliefs and become the person you were born to be.

Dianne Simboro is a recovery coach, behavioral profiler and consultant who works with survivors of family violence to assist with their recovery after they exhaust all available government-sponsored crisis support. From her own lived experience of violence and her ten years of professional experience working with more than five hundred other survivors, Dianne developed effective step-by-step strategies to disentangle the layers of trauma and conditioning in the mindset of survivors. By unlocking the ‘what happened and why’ behind family violence in a way that is easy to comprehend, Dianne found that the women were more able to let go of their past, regain their confidence and move forward to create a better future for themselves and their children, skipping the revolving door cycle of violence.

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In this episode, I sat down with Tiffany Toombs to talk about how abuse comes from many places, and sometimes the family, or step-family has been abused themselves.  She shared openly how her stepmother, who was a domestic violence survivor herself, turned against Tiffany as a child.

You may know Tiffany Toombs as the international speaker and leading expert on rewiring the unconscious mind for success and tapping into your personal potential. For over 20 years, Tiffany has educated and transformed the lives of people across the world. She is the author of Stop Being A Selfish B*tch – A Comprehensive Guide To Living Your Best Life Through Radical Self Love, a top-rated self-help book, and the host of the top-rated podcast Motherhood Unfiltered. Tiffany specializes in helping busy moms break out of the cycle of self-sabotage, trauma, limiting beliefs & burnout so they can redefine what it means to be a supermom.

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In this episode, I sat down with Katie Lain to talk about how domestic violence and addiction often go hand in hand. To escape the devastating realities of her home life, Katie found herself turning to alcohol more and more finding herself hopelessly addicted. Even after she freed herself from her abuser, the addiction remained but not forever.  Listen with me as Katie shares her story of how she found her own way to thrive after abuse and addiction. 

Katie Lain struggled with alcohol addiction for almost 10 years – cycling in and out of periods of abstinence and relapse. She desperately wanted to fix her drinking problem, but couldn’t figure out how. But in 2017, she finally escaped this cycle when she learned about a medication-assisted treatment for alcohol dependence called The Sinclair Method (TSM).TSM is a clinically-proven treatment for alcohol addiction discovered in the 1990s and helps people reduce heavy drinking and eliminate alcohol cravings over time. Katie gradually reduced her drinking through this method, to the point of going completely (and accidentally) alcohol-free one year after she started. She now runs Thrive Alcohol Recovery where she offers a comprehensive program for The Sinclair Method, and she also serves as an advocate for this method – reaching thousands of people through her social media channels.

Do you struggle with alcohol abuse or addiction?  Tap one of the links below to connect with Katie and learn more about the work she does to help people find peace with alcohol. 

In this episode, I sat down to talk with Tiffany Grant a woman's finance coach, about how financial abuse can show up in any relationship. Even with all her experience with money and financial security, Tiffany herself was abused in some terrible ways.  The importance of her story is that abuse is not limited to emotional or physical damage, financial abuse is very real and devastating for people when it happens.  Tiffany's story is a testament to how abuse can happen to anyone at any time and the dangers of not protecting yourself and your money. 

Tiffany Grant is an Accredited Financial Counselor and award-winning personal finance blogger, podcaster, coach, and educator.  She has been featured on Yahoo Finance, CNBC, Essence, and Acorns as an expert on side hustles, business, and money.  Tiffany has helped many people become more in tune with their money by providing financial education in a down-to-earth and relatable format!

In this episode, I sat down for an open and surprising conversation with marketing expert and podcast host, Lyndsay Soprano. During our conversation she shared with me newly discovered memories about her own trauma as well as how she is bravely tackling her pain journey. 

Lyndsay was diagnosed with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) a little over 6 years ago (as of Jan 2023).  CRPS is one of the most painful diseases on earth. On The McGill's Pain Scale, it is higher in pain than natural childbirth!

Lyndsay rocks the world of chronic pain and illness. It has been quite a ride to get her to where she is today. After years of being misdiagnosed, poked and prodded, big Pharma attacked, and botched surgeries, she decided to take things into her own hands and try to heal herself.

Having fallen into every Western medicine trap on the planet, she is now advocating for a trauma-informed approach to care and wellness.
Insert The Pain Game Podcast where she thrives on getting to the heart of how to heal with you by her side.  She has now dedicated her life to healing herself and others on their journeys through chronic pain.

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In this episode I sat down with life coach, Terina Maldonado to chat about being vulnerable and how overcoming her own childhood abuse led her to help other people find peace and healing for themselves. 

Terina Maldonado is a survivor in every sense of the word. Empowered with resilience, empathy, and determination by living through child abuse, sexual assault, and leaving a high-demand religion. As a coach, facilitator & speaker Terina now helps others confidently claim their voice, and live an authentic life full of purpose in one on one and corporate settings. Dubbed by Faithwire News, “The Mom Who Took On Hollywood-And Won,” Terina is also a co-author of the book, Fear to Freedom. Her superpower is her unapologetic vulnerability. Terina has been featured by dozens of national and international media outlets for her harrowing story and powerful message - including The New York Times, CNN, ABC, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, FOX, and The Washington Post.