Yes, And . . . Podcast with Jennifer Whitacre

Surviving a house fire can be tough for anyone, but losing an infant - a grief known by too many and discussed by too few - is even more so. Heather Smith experienced both tragedies. On today’s show, she joins Jennifer Whitacre to share her story and to give some resources, tips, and ideas on how one can get through tough times in life. You don’t want to miss this episode if you want to learn how to transform adverse traumatic experiences into a healthy, adaptive, happy lifestyle.

We live in a world where people have become more distant from nature. We take it for granted, especially as the world continues to advance. But with global warming becoming more real than ever, it is time that we snap out of our bubble and look into how we are taking care of nature, of the very place we call home. Jennifer Whitacre is joined by none other than the founder and CEO of Human Nature Projects, Elliot Connor, to talk about reconnecting with nature, past the delusion that somehow we're separate from it. Leading an international environmental charity supporting volunteers across 104 countries, Elliot shares with us his mission to reframe our human relationship with the natural world. He also talks about the lessons nature offers us, how it helps us see who we are and how we treat others and discusses the systemic bias that keeps us from closing that gap between us and nature. Join Elliot and Jennifer in this conversation to learn more about how we can reconnect this relationship before it's too late.

Should you choose a coach or a therapist? Given the overlap between these two professions, you might get confused about which to choose for your specific needs. If you’re not sure which service is the best fit for you, just ask. Who better to ask than Dr. Toni Warner, who graces this episode with Jennifer Whitacre. Dr. Toni is the intersection between coaching and psychotherapy for many reasons. For one, she does both. She is the founder of Dr. Toni Coaches and Authentically Me Psychotherapy. Whichever service turns out to be the right one for you, Dr. Toni will help you achieve a meaningful balance in your life without sacrificing either side of the work-life equation. Don’t miss out on the gems you can take away from this conversation.

A lot of us who have lived through trauma and being held captive against our will found ourselves struggling with PTSD. Through it all, one common thread that binds our experiences is that inner resolve to not allow our circumstances be our defining moment. In this episode, Jennifer Whitacre is joined by trauma therapist and child and play therapist, Lorena Snyder, as they talk about Lorena's own traumatic experiences and how she rose against it all and help other women who have experienced violence. She also helps us understand what child and play therapy is all about, what we can learn from children, and how parents can better connect with them. An indigenous woman, Lorena then discusses generational and cultural trauma, shedding light on the differences in experiences people go through and the problems they face. What is more, Lorena gives us a peek of her short story, which is set to be published in the next issue of Asylum Magazine, called "Cindy Finds Her Voice."

How important is enthusiasm in our lives? We have been so steeped in Western culture’s overemphasis on what other people think that most of us grew up suppressing our enthusiasm and being intolerant of other people’s enthusiasm. Physical therapist, author and Taekwondo black belter Laura Di Franco brings some wonderful insights around the topic of enthusiasm in this conversation with Jennifer Whitacre. She believes that we all need to unleash our enthusiasm and do our best to encourage others to do the same, especially during this time of crisis. Plus, she talks about some upcoming projects that she is enthusiastic about.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Yes, And… community today:jenniferwhitacre.comYes, And… TwitterYes, And… FacebookYes, And… LinkedIn

Whatever business you’re in, you need to develop enhanced communication skills and get a good grasp of human behavior and get the truth out of people. Former Navy Intelligence Officer, DoD certified interrogator, published author, and TEDx speaker Lena Sisco is an expert in this field. Since 2003, she has been training clients from both the government and private sectors in interviewing, interrogation, body language, detecting deception, elicitation, leadership, and enhanced communication skills. More than just acquiring these incredible skills, what people get from her courses is a journey of self-discovery that turns them into better communicators, leaders, and humans. Join in as she gives some very juicy nuggets on this topic as she talks with Jennifer Whitacre.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Yes, And… community today:jenniferwhitacre.comYes, And… TwitterYes, And… FacebookYes, And… LinkedIn

There are moments in life where it is easier to blame others for the situation and feeling we are in. However, this limiting practice can only keep our true selves and potentials contained. It does not make us accountable and thus, empowered to take charge of what we are doing. In this episode. Jennifer Whitacre interviews transformational mindset coach, Catherine Plano, to talk about shadow work—of learning how to bring out and own the dark aspects of ourselves that are too often hidden in the shadows of fear and self-doubt. Catherine takes us deep into connecting with our higher selves, doing the inner work across our hero’s journey, breaking patterns, and drawing boundaries. Get into the heart of the matter in this conversation as Catherine shares more of her wisdom and knowledge about the importance of leaning into your shadow.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Yes, And… community today:jenniferwhitacre.comYes, And… TwitterYes, And… FacebookYes, And… LinkedIn

There is still so much to change with the education system here in America, most especially the public school system. Promoting a school-to-workforce pipeline instead of the school-to-prison pipeline, Dr. Aaron Smith, an active and leading STEM school director and professional speaker, joins host, Jennifer Whitacre, to share with us how he is uniquely bringing the word out about reimagining America's public school system through his newly released book, Blank Check: What If You Were Asked to Reinvent Public Education?. This is a young adult novel designed to inspire young people and the new generations of us parents to become involved with fixing the public school system in America. He takes us into his realizations and insights about the problems he sees that led him to this vision of a new type of school system—from the decision-makers and the existing inequality in funding to domestic violence—and how he is boosting emotional and mental support within that. Listen in on this great conversation that moves us past the traditional solutions to the problems with America's public schools and into a fresh and exhilarating approach that recreates the wheel.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Yes, And… community today:jenniferwhitacre.comYes, And… TwitterYes, And… FacebookYes, And… LinkedIn

This day and age have opened up so much for many members of the LGBTQ community to express themselves and their identity freely. Though not without their own struggles, many people have now found the courage to really embrace who they are. With this are the many identity labels that continue to come up—which tend to leave some, especially those within the gender binary, grappling to keep up and understand. Whether you are a member or an ally who wants to learn more, then this episode is for you. Host, Jennifer Whitacre, sits with host of the podcast show, Queersplaining, Callie Wright. Callie is a non-binary transgender person who identifies with the pronouns they/them. In this episode, Callie takes us to how their show sheds light on the narratives about the lives of queer and transgender people. They lead us to become more familiarize with the complexities of gender that stretch far beyond the terms and into the community’s personal struggles and continuous fight towards equality.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Yes, And... community today:jenniferwhitacre.comYes, And... TwitterYes, And... FacebookYes, And... LinkedIn

Victims of abuse tend to keep their dark past to themselves out of fear and shame. Courage would not even suffice to describe the kind of bravery they show when they finally decide to go out of the shadows and into a life of healing. A living proof of hope and a fully productive life even after trauma is Nancy Legere. Having been abused as a little girl and kept it to herself for decades, Nancy decided to go through therapy, self-reflection, and healing. In this inspiring episode, Nancy shares with us her journey of overcoming not only childhood sexual abuse but PTSD and addiction as well. She lets us in on the courageous path she took to develop a healthy lifestyle and find lasting love that helped her triumph over the stigma she felt for many years. Follow along in this great story of perseverance, love, strength, and courage that shows us that there is hope in life beyond the shadows.

Mindset can either make or break you. What you believe you want to achieve can be attained if you work your way through it and not self-sabotage every opportunity you have. For Jonathan Walters, he has tested his attitude towards grasping opportunities and has grown from being a high school drop out to a PhD student of Educational Psychology, an educator, and the Founder of The Mindset Matrix Podcast. Today, Jennifer Whitacre interviews Jonathon about how he awakened to the beauty of not being afraid of chances and positive options. Jonathan shares how he lived as a homeless person and how his Daily Ten strategies have turned his life for the better. Learn from this inspiring episode how being called stupid growing up and hitting rock bottom became Jonathan’s greatest teachers.

PTSD can happen anywhere to anyone. Just like any mental disease, it strongly affects everything that comes in your way especially when symptoms are left untreated. Combat Veteran, motivational speaker, and author of Battlefield 2 Boardroom,  Jay Allen, believes being conscious about the condition’s existence in your system allows you to suffer less from combat PTSD. The process of overcoming such traumas and helping others overcome it requires strong dedication. Listen to Jennifer Whitacre and Jay as they chat about Jay’s life journey from joining the army, getting into a parachute accident, going into rehab, doing charity work, and so much more.

The effects of childhood abuse are extremely serious and long-lasting, both on the psychological aspect and the brain development of the child. Author, ultra-adventure athlete, and motivational speaker Damien Rider is a victim of such. In his documentary called Heart of the Sea, he tells his story of childhood abuse and the horrific circumstances he endured in his childhood, including rape and physical abuse. In this episode, he joins Jennifer Whitacre to talk about life after child abuse - how he got through the horrible circumstances in his childhood, found peace, and created the humanitarian effort and all of the impressive feats that he’s doing today.

Scientology has gained a notorious reputation since its initial institution, and its reach has extended to every which point around the world. Surviving in Scientology is quite a story to tell because not everyone does—at least not with their sense of self intact. Over the years since she left Scientology, Moira Hutchison has become a mindset cultivator, energy healer, and Tarot consultant, helping the people she meets along the way. Moira shares her story with Jennifer Whitaker in the hopes of empowering you to break through the barriers of the kinds of relationships Scientology establishes with its members, and perhaps other similar relationships you might have in your life.

Getting through the winter blues means more than just singing a holiday cheer or hiding under your Christmas shopping spree. In this episode, meditation and mindfulness expert, and Consciously co-founder Harry Sherwood joins host Jennifer Whitacre to teach on how you can take charge and stay empowered through this rough season. They get to the bottom of why you have winter blues and how it relates to your inner self. Discover the universal truths that will open your mind and move you to live a life that you can get excited for - away from social stigma and dysfunction that you were molded into. Learn practical ways you can turn your blues into enlightened views and make the most out of winter.

Overcoming trauma is one of the most difficult things a person has to do in their life, but it's something that ultimately must be done to achieve wellness. Being caged by one's trauma can lead to being stuck in a proverbial quicksand that becomes harder and harder to get out of, leaving you paralyzed. Evolutionary catalyst and creative entrepreneur Anna Pereira, the Co-founder of Wellness Universe, talks all about wellness in relation to trauma. Along with host Jennifer Whitacre, Anna peels back the layers of how trauma affects you and the way you function. But fear not: at the end of that trauma is evolution - the evolution you need to becoming a stronger you.

The world has so much going on that we can’t help but be swayed by its expectations and lose ourselves in the process. Switching it up, guest Manuj Aggarwal is all about working our inner game rather than setting ourselves up against the never-ending thresholds for happiness of the outside world. Manuj is an entrepreneur, investor, and the CTO of TetraNoodle. Fighting decades of anxiety, depression, and pessimism while building his career, he has found the life-changing power of training his subconscious mind to create the life of his dreams actively. In this episode, he talks about having the right mindset to live in the present moment rather than tie our well-being to future outcomes. Speaking to the overwhelmed entrepreneurs, he addresses the way sensationalizing competition exacerbates anxiety and gives advice on spirituality, meditation, and mindfulness to help overcome these issues. He also touches on the Law of Attraction and his program, The Purposeful Tech Entrepreneur.

Personal issues can affect our productivity and happiness levels during the day and keep us up at night. Host Jennifer Whitacre interviews professional clairvoyant Caroline Diana Bobart about these phases in our lives that can disable us, weakening our body, mind, and spirit. Caroline is a professional clairvoyant and spiritual mentor who helps entrepreneurs with successful businesses create deep healing. Listen to this episode as Caroline shares some of her own experiences being in a dark place herself, and how we can refresh our soul and get out of that negative position.

Personal growth is easy to do when you're on your own. However, when we're around our family, it feels like we lose it. Relationships with people, especially with those closest in our lives, are never perfect and could sometimes give us either the happiest or the worst feeling. In this episode, host Jennifer Whitacre is joined by relationship expert and public speaker Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin as they tackle  how to improve relationships with our family and peers, as well maintain our growth during holiday gatherings when we’re around them.

In today’s society, it is alarming how crime and murder incidents are continuously rising. Every day, we see news flashes on television of people who have either gone missing or were murdered. In this episode, educator and healing practitioner Belinda Eraicho joins host Jennifer Whitacre in taking a good look at the murder and missing cases of indigenous women and girls. Belinda also talks about the REDress Project and how it’s bringing awareness to these issues.

There's an energetic alignment with our physicality. When there's trauma, that energetic alignment with the physicality gets disconnected, twisted, or buried when we can't handle what's happening. We put up all of these defences, and the fascia system holds a lot of this lack of energy. Today’s episode features pain release expert Lori Zeltwanger, a licensed physical therapist, best-selling author, and the Founder of Advanced Release Therapy. Lori walks us through the myofascial release therapy and explains how she goes about helping her patients in achieving authentic healing. She also outlines some of the red flags to look out for that might hinder the entire healing process.

Addiction comes in varied forms, not just the typical alcohol and drug addiction we typically know about. This episode explores the life of love, sugar addiction, bullying, and fantasy of Rabbi Ilan Glazer. He is the author of the #1 bestselling book And God Created Recovery: Jewish Wisdom to Help You Break Free From Your Addiction, Heal Your Wounds, and Unleash Your Inner Freedom. He is also the Founder of Our Jewish Recovery and teach­es about heal­ing, recov­ery, hap­pi­ness, spir­i­tu­al­i­ty, and suc­cess in all areas of life. Being a rabbi in recovery from a life of dismay and emotional trauma, Rabbi Ilan proves to us the importance of an outlet and a community. He talks about recovering from addictions and a movement he is building to help others going through the same path.

Music has a great power to change the world because it can change people. In today’s episode, host Jennifer Whitacre sits down and talks with musician and founder of Music Care Inc., Bill Protzmann. With a mission to raise awareness of the power of music as self-care, Bill takes a deep dive into his own inspirational and real-life experiences on how he opened his heart and mind to music and allowed his emotional richness to change his life. He speaks with gentle conviction about music and self-care, going deep into healing traumas and dealing with big emotions. Join Bill Protzmann as he imparts his knowledge and life experiences for you to be able to change your life through music.

It takes a huge amount of courage to fight cancer and win the battle. In this episode, breast cancer survivor, Integrative Nutrition coach, Pilates instructor, and mother of four Victoria English Martin opens up about surviving breast cancer and the importance of self-exams on a regular basis. Victoria shares how, through support groups and her family, she was able to see life after cancer differently and focus on being a healthier version of herself. She also introduces her upcoming podcast called After the Crisis with Victoria, and shares inspiring insights about resilience, faith, and hope.

Having been through childhood sexual abuse and other childhood traumas, Shari Alyse has spent her whole life learning how to love herself fully and completely. Shari is the bestselling author of Love Yourself Happy, a motivational speaker, a self-love coach, and the Co-Founder of The Wellness Universe, a community of world-changers who are helping the world become happy, healthy, and whole. Today, she opens up about her childhood adversities and how she finally faced what happened to her and came to the understanding that she needed to deal with her feelings.

Despite having the best job, the best relationship, and things that he’s never had before, Randy was miserable. His coping mechanism of doing drugs and alcohol had stopped working years before he did anything about it. Realizing how his life needs to be different if it’s going to go on, Randy took the step to change. He is now on his thirteenth year of recovery and he’s transformed from hateful to grateful. After doing inner work, he’s finally answered his calling in life, and that changed everything for him. Now, he’s sharing the lessons he learned when he finally faced his suffering and discovered its purpose in his life through founding the AAttitudeofGratitude.com, an online relapse prevention program. In 2020 his book, tentatively titled Relapse Prevention Tips for People Stuck in Sobriety, will be released. Re-visit his website to discover how to access your Kindle version when the book is released next year!

Nature is the best healer. Lisa Noland-Shalosky, a psychic medium and certified spiritual advisor, shows us how Gaia brings us never-ending lessons that we can use for all aspects in our life, including healing and letting go of fear and self-doubt. Through lessons she has learned from an inch worm she found dangling around, she advises everyone that regardless of how small your steps are, you will get to your destination as long as you try. Learn more from Lisa as she talks about self-empowerment, learning from pain, finding out who you truly you are to the core, and becoming your best version.

Stress is natural, but too much of it kills you and others around you. For this very reason, people like Christian Modjaiso exists. He is a Relationship Rescue Coach and the Founder and CEO of OBSERVE, a company that is set up to help extremely stressed people deal with their stress by observing it for themselves. In this show, he walks us through what triggered him to build OBSERVE and what methods he is applying to help his client live lives with lesser stress and anger. There is no need to read a book about controlling your anger because understanding the situation can always sort things out in the end. Join us today and discover the power of observation in alleviating stress and anger.

There is more to healing than meets the eye. Here to talk about non-ordinary states of consciousness is Alyssa Gursky, a night attendant at MAPS — one of the organizations that are conducting clinical trials for the MDMA studies to treat treatment-resistant PTSD. Designing programming for psychedelic integration, Alyssa highlights in this episode psychedelic-assisted art therapy. She shares why art therapy is important along with having creativity in our lives, and how the average person accesses non-ordinary states every single day. Alyssa also talks about shadow work, body awareness, and emotional intelligence. Trained in healing people, she lets us in on trauma work and how she hopes for everyone to grow up in a healthier and safer place.

Life's challenges are actually gifts along our life's journey towards Hozho, a Navajo way of life that means to walk through life in balance with all living things around us and everything that we do. Our guest is the Belinda Eriacho who comes from a lineage of Diné (Navajo) and Ashwii (Zuni) located in the southwest United States. Belinda talks about the Native American intergenerational trauma and takes us through her own personal healing journey along the corn pollen path of life, love, loss, grief, abuse, healing, illness, and renewal of the self.

Chip Baker is a 4th generation educator, an author, a podcaster, a life coach, and a speaker. Chip's two books are 'Growing Through Your Go Through' and 'Effective Conversation To Ignite Relationships.' His podcast, Chip Baker - The Success Chronicles, can be found on YouTube.As an educator and a football coach, Chip understands what it takes to sort through life's disappointments to find the hidden lessons within. He also understands how to guide his students to . maximize their potential, and he's sure to share some of his tips . for success.Chip's approach to life is simple and powerful: live, learn, serve, and inspire.Connect with Chip online:YouTube: youtube.com/c/ChipBakerTheSuccessChroniclesLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/chip-baker-thesuccesschronicles-825887161Facebook: Chip Baker TSCTwitter@chipbakertscChip's books: https://squareup.com/store/chip-baker-the-success-chroniclesConnect with Jennifer:Website: https://jenniferwhitacre.com/Facebook: @yesandjw Jennifer WhitacreLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-whitacre-gardner-6ba32a7/REMEMBER to Like, Share, Comment, Review, SUBSCRIBE!

Bill Protzmann is so much more than an IT entrepreneur! Bill holds magna cum laude degrees in piano performance and creative writing, and has concertized and performed for many years with a focus on bringing music to audiences in non-traditional ways.In 2011, he launched Music Care Inc, a for-profit corporation dedicated to teaching practical ways music can be used for self-care. �His work was recognized by the National Council for Behavioral Health with an Award of Excellence in 2014 – the behavioral health equivalent of winning an Oscar.When he talks about music and self-care, Bill speaks with gentle conviction and from real experience.Connect with Bill online:Begin YOUR journey to deal more effectively with life's challenges: https://quest.musiccare.net/Discover Practical heart Skills and join the movement: http://www.practicalheartskills.com/Website: http://www.billprotzmann.com/who-is-bill-protzmann/Subscribe. Comment. Review. Share.Connect with Jennifer:Website: https://jenniferwhitacre.com/Facebook: @yesandjw Jennifer WhitacreLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-whitacre-gardner-6ba32a7/

G Brian Benson decided to leave the comfort and stability of a family business to step out into the unknown. That's something many of us only imagine, and we never actually do it. Learn about Brian's own, personal, hero's journey of self-realization and growth, which continues to influence his empowering and inspiring books, films, and presentations.You may recognize Brian from his recent appearances in several Jay Shetty videos. Watch his TEDx Talk to learn the story behind the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOXbY8vfaGAConnect with Brian online:Website: www.gbrianbenson.comHabits for Success: www.habitsforsuccess.comSkype, Twitter, Instagran, YouTube: @gbrianbenson Facebook: @gbrianbensonmedia G. Brian BensonSubscribe, share, comment, review.Connect with Jennifer:Website: https://jenniferwhitacre.com/Facebook: @yesandjw Jennifer WhitacreLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-whitacre-gardner-6ba32a7/

Purdeep Sangha is the Founder of The Male Entrepreneur, an Award-Winning Author, a Podcaster, a Speaker and Mentor & a Strategist For Men In Business. An authority on performance psychology, mindfulness, leadership, and business growth, Purdeep is also a leader in the science and art of Self-Mastery.Purdeep understands that winning comes from becoming the man you want to be. Your identity determines your destiny, and a focus on your emotions can lead to personal growth. Discover how men, too, can find a work-life-balance that leads to joy and fulfillment in life.Access a free checklist that shows you how to win!Connect with Purdeep online:Website: https://themaleentrepreneur.com/Facebook: @themaleentrepreneur The Male EntrepreneurInstagram: @themaleentrepreneur The Male EntrepreneurLinkedIn: @purdeepsangha Don't mis a single thing! Subscribe, follow, comment, and review!Connect with Jennifer:Website: https://jenniferwhitacre.com/Facebook: @yesandjw Jennifer WhitacreLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-whitacre-gardner-6ba32a7/

Paul Pellinger, Chief Strategy Officer for Recovery Unplugged continues the conversation about addiction and recovery. The music-focused addiction treatment approach utilized at Recovery Unplugged was developed, primarily, by Paul Pellinger, co-Founder of the organization.Paul's book, Music Is Our Medicine, is the Paul's story behind Recovery Unplugged. If you're skeptical of taking an 'outside-the-box' approach to treatment & recovery, Paul asks in the book that you read the introduction and the first chapter to get a better idea of what you're saying No to. https://amzn.to/2MpWSgyLearn why Recovery Unplugged is seeing results that far exceed those of traditional treatment programs. Discover how you can help yourself, or someone you love.Recovery Unplugged: https://www.recoveryunplugged.com/Music Is Our Medicine: https://www.recoveryunplugged.com/music-is-our-medicine/Learn more about Paul: https://www.recoveryunplugged.com/author/pellingerp/Need Help? Call Recovery Unplugged today!(888) 895-5066

Blake Cohen is the National Outreach Manager for Recovery Unplugged, a substance abuse and mental health treatment center based in South Florida. This wasn't always the case.Years ago, Blake was on the other side of addiction, dealing with his own demons. He learned that the root cause of addiction has nothing to do with the substances themselves. Lack of connection with others is the real culprit, and it's made worse by schools, social media, and parenting.Thankfully, a history of addiction doesn't define a person's future. Blake turned his life around, and discovered the formula for Confidence in the process:Be Brave + Put Yourself Out There + Help Others = ConfidenceBlake is the author of 'I Love You More: Short Stories of Addiction, Recovery, and Loss from the Family's Perspective.' It's three emotionally-charged, short stories about how people are affected differently by addiction.Find Blake Online:Website: https://blakeevancohen.com/ (

How could a college-educated veteran of both corporate America and the ARMY, who subsequently ran a 23-year successful business, hit rock bottom?John Krotec joins us to share his story through hell and back. In 2012, a traumatic brain injury served as the catalyst for John's past, unaddressed traumas to resurface. Like you and me, John had stuffed down and avoided dealing with his demons. The injury created the opportunity they needed to get John's attention. John had a choice: to listen or succumb.With therapy, Hemp products, soul-searching, and self-development, John was able to develop his own system of healing using creative pursuits.Learn what he did and how he did it, this week, on Yes, And...Find John online:Website: https://greenzonehero.com/Facebook: /greenzoneheroConnect: john@greenzonehero.comConnect with Jennifer:jenniferwhitacre.cominfo@jenniferwhitacre.com

What are the Fearsome Four? Stress, Anxiety, Depression, & Addiction. We have all been affected by one or more of the Fearsome Four, and that's why you'll want to hear today's show.Our guest is Don Hernandez, founder and CEO of Enlyte, a mobile support system you can carry around in your pocket. Enlyte has science behind it, and several patents are currently pending on the technology and concept.Connect with Don: Don.hernandez@enlyte.botwww.enlyte.botConnect with Jennifer:jenniferwhitacre.cominfo@jenniferwhitacre.comSubscribe, Comment, Review, & Share

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Michelle Wells is the founder & CEO of Love Me Like a Princess, a non-profit organization started to promote the dignity and self-worth of all victims of domestic violence.  Michelle discusses why it's so hard for people to get out of domestic violence.  Through her own experience, Michelle realized that help, unfortunately, isn't readily available to victims.

Dr. Julie Lopez, founder of The Viva Center, author of Live Empowered, trauma specialist, and expert in implicit memory shares her breadth of knowledge with us. Julie explains what implicit memory is, how it differs from explicit memory, and why it matters in the resolution of trauma. 

Trina L. Martin is a speaker, leader and cyber tech expert! Trina has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and an MBA in International Business. She spent 20 years in the Information Technology field as a programmer and analyst.  She also worked her way up to become a United States Naval Officer and proudly served her country for nearly 30 years.

Jacquie Nelson Walburn’s life did not start easy. Her mother committed suicide when she was just 1 year old. This resulted in her being bounced around between many family members. Ultimately, she ended up living with her father and an abusive step-mother. These early-childhood traumas led to long-term health implications.

MeiMei Fox is a New York Times best selling author, coauthor, and editor of over a dozen non-fiction books in the realm of spirituality and positive psychology, as well as hundreds of articles in publications including Forbes, the Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and Self magazine. It appears MeiMei has found her purpose in life. 

By 24, Julio Briones had 2 clothing stores, a beautiful condo, and just about anything else that would deem him a success. He would've never thought that seeing a movie with a friend would change the trajectory of his life. His bright future was quickly exchanged for a 39 year prison sentence.

Mari Ryan, CEO and founder of AdvancingWellness, is an expert in worksite well-being. She leverages over 30 years of business experience in various marketing, consulting and executive roles across a variety of different industries. For the past decade, Ms. Ryan has been creating healthier businesses and impacting the lives of employees, through her consulting work and speaking on worksite well-being.

Mike Symonds is a published author, father of 5, and host of the Anything Goes Project. He wrote a book series about a zombie apocalypse breaking out in his home state of Texas. Now, Mike is focusing on the Anything Goes Project. AGP is a podcast about people and their stories.

Joe Phelan is an entrepreneur and snake enthusiast. He shares his love of snakes through social media. This has lead to over 13k followers on Instagram, 1.8 million YouTube views and over 60k podcast downloads. This social following has enabled him to help other small business owners do the same.

Growing up, 28 year old Australian rapper Mugzy, was never "Mr. Popular". His loneliness led to deep internal stress and depression. Ultimately, he found inspiration after his first encounter with Hip-Hop. After hearing Eminem's song 'The Way I Am', Mugzy felt that he could strongly relate to the lyrics in Eminem's songs and began to change his image to be a true representative of the Hip-Hop culture. 

Kate wasn't always a writer. She was a real-estate agent for high dollar properties. In 2008, recession hit the real estate market tremendously hard. By 2011, Kate had lost her house, was 6 figures in debt, and living in an RV. It was in these dark moments that Kate realized the very thing that made her successful in the real estate industry... It was actually her writing ability!

Toni Crowe is an author of 6 books and a retired corporate vice president, but her success did not take a traditional route. Like her mother, she had a baby at fifteen. At just 17 years old, she fell blindly in love with a pimp and ran away with him.