Podcasts about holistic psychologist

Nancy Rynes, author of Awakenings from the Light, Walking in the Light, and Messages from Heaven, joins Dr. Tara Perry to share what happened when a distracted driver ran her over on a Colorado bike path, dragged her 50 feet, and left her with over 100 bone fractures — and what she experienced on the other side. A former scientist and committed atheist, Nancy returned from her near-death experience with a radically transformed understanding of consciousness, the soul, and what she now calls "home."In this episode, Nancy walks through her life review, her spirit guide's beyond-telepathic communication, why she refuses to call it the "afterlife," and the daily practices that keep her connected to source energy a decade after her recovery.KEY TAKEAWAYS00:10 Consciousness can split during trauma — Nancy experienced the accident from two simultaneous vantage points.16:33 A mysterious trauma nurse held Nancy down at the scene, almost certainly preventing her death from a broken neck.27:00 During her NDE, Nancy began remembering that Earth is the simulation, not home.31:42 The life review was the most transformative part — she experienced every event from the perspective of everyone involved.34:06 Thoughts carry energy that extends beyond the skull and affect the people and situations around you.37:11 Communication in the NDE was beyond telepathic — feelings, history, and meaning transmitted in an instant.41:10 We plan our lives at a high level before arriving, including a pre-agreed willingness to experience difficulty.45:11 Nancy's father appeared at the foot of her bed at the exact moment of his death, 250 miles away.54:55 Nancy's bones healed in four weeks despite over 100 fractures — her doctors were stunned.58:07 The heart is the direct channel to source, and 15 minutes of genuine gratitude or love can shift your entire state.If you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: https://ConsultTara.com/book

Allyne Betancourt, a member of the Dr. Joe Dispenza healing community, joins Dr. Tara Perry to share one of the most extraordinary healing stories on the show to date: how she was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer, cured it holistically before ever undergoing surgery, and then — after surgeons removed most of her rectum anyway — used meditation and visualization to regenerate the organ back to nearly full size. Allyne walks through her refusal to "own" her cancer, the alternative protocols she combined with traditional treatment, the devastating aftermath of a surgery she now believes was unnecessary, and the dark night of the soul that led her to Dr. Joe Dispenza's work. The conversation closes with the medical documentation of her regeneration, the forgiveness work that made healing possible, and her hard-won belief that anyone — not just the exceptional — has this same capacity for the impossible.KEY TAKEAWAYS(00:02:38) Diagnosed with advanced T3 colorectal cancer and told surgery and a permanent colostomy bag were her only option — and her calm, immediate decision to refuse(00:05:37) "This is not my cancer" — why Allyne refused to own her diagnosis from day one, and how that mindset carried through seven months of treatment(00:10:01) Combining traditional treatment with alternative approaches: organic-only foods, raising her own grass-fed beef, and daily Buddhist chanting for hours at a time(00:11:54) Fasting five days before each chemo treatment — and the unusually severe reactions her oncologists had never seen before(00:19:27) The pressure to have surgery despite inconclusive scans, and her repeated request that doctors simply look before cutting(00:28:06) Waking up from surgery and instantly knowing she'd made a mistake — while the surgeon celebrated how well the procedure had gone(00:30:13) The physical toll of losing 8-10 centimeters of colon and most of her rectum: nonstop urgency, incontinence, and a dehumanizing new reality(00:36:04) Getting the lab results back — no cancer found anywhere in the tissue that was removed(00:37:15) Five months of worsening depression and a devastating conversation with her husband about not wanting to live like this anymore(00:39:50) The turning point: "I'm either going to live like this, or I have to grow another rectum"(00:46:04) Starting Dr. Joe Dispenza's meditation practice while running to the bathroom every 45-50 minutes, and the first sign of change after two months(00:52:16) Confronting the surgeon who performed the operation — and learning she had no idea Allyne never had cancer to begin with(00:59:50) The visualization practice Allyne used to dissolve scar tissue and "stretch" her remaining rectal tissue back toward full size(01:10:18) The colonoscopy that documented her rectum had grown from 3 centimeters to 10 centimeters, with no trace of scar tissue(01:15:46) Her message on breaking "the habit of being yourself" and why she believes healing the impossible isn't reserved for exceptional people(01:18:09) How Allyne has learned to meet life's setbacks with curiosity and trust instead of fear — even in the face of her husband's deathIf you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: https://ConsultTara.com/book

Quinton Sanicola joins Dr. Tara Perry for a wide-ranging conversation on subconscious reprogramming, near-death experiences, fasting, psychedelics, and the invisible "brakes" most people don't know they're driving with. Quinton opens up about his own experience going through Tara's hypnotherapy work after years of following Dr. Joe Dispenza, and the profound release he felt once his subconscious blocks were identified and rewritten. Tara shares the science behind why chronic stress keeps the body stuck in fight-or-flight, real client stories of autoimmune conditions and chronic pain resolving through this work, and why so many high achievers are secretly driven by unresolved trauma. The conversation ranges into near-death experiences, dry fasting, Vipassana meditation, and the nature of reality itself — closing with Tara's reflection that healing doesn't mean life's challenges disappear, but that we become far more resourceful and resilient in facing them.KEY TAKEAWAYS(02:58) Quinton's own experience with subconscious work after years of following Dr. Joe Dispenza — and the question that led him to go deeper: "How can I take this further?"(04:50) "Running through mud" — Quinton's description of pushing through life without addressing what's really holding him back(05:29) The release Quinton felt after his first session — like releasing the brakes on a car that's been driving with them on the whole time(06:01) Why the invisible walls and hooks people carry usually got installed in early childhood and have nothing to do with who we are today(07:35) Real client outcomes Tara has witnessed: autoimmune issues resolving, veterans with severe PTSD improving in two sessions, and chronic pain and food allergies disappearing(09:47) The science of chronic stress — why living in fight-or-flight blocks the body's ability to heal, rest, and digest(13:18) Two remarkable client stories: someone with severe food allergies who reintroduced foods after 90 days, and a Rottweiler attack survivor who avoided further jaw surgeries(16:24) Why high achievers often carry unresolved trauma and imposter syndrome — including successful entrepreneurs who are uncomfortable asking for money(19:07) Tara's recent deep dive into near-death experiences, including Dr. Eben Alexander's story and what "life reviews" reveal about what really matters(24:10) A conversation on the simulation theory of reality, affirmations, and Tony Robbins' work on rewiring the nervous system through incantations(31:51) Tara's experience with a 7-day dry fast, the mental clarity it brings, and why she considers it a powerful reset(43:23) How addictive patterns like sugar, shopping, or alcohol are really the subconscious trying to fill a void — and why healing the root removes the need for the substitute(47:12) Why even after deep healing work, life's challenges don't vanish — but you become more resourceful, resilient, and less triggered(51:33) A look at the current research on psychedelics for reducing violent crime, addiction, and end-of-life anxiety — and the difference between therapeutic use and overuseIf you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: https://ConsultTara.com/book

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist, to talk about her new book Reparenting the Inner Child: The New Science of Our Oldest Wounds and How to Heal Them.We get into why your nervous system will choose what is familiar over what is good for you, even when familiar means the same relationship pattern that hurt you as a child. Nicole explains the question underneath so much of adult behavior: when I reached for comfort or connection as a child, what happened? The answer your body learned back then is still running your relationships, your stress response, and the moments you shut down or overreact today.We cover why attachment theory alone stopped being enough, how fight, flight, freeze, and fawn show up in a grown adult who looks fine on the outside, why a healthy relationship can feel like danger to a body trained for chaos, and what the new science of stress and epigenetics says about how much of this is actually changeable. Nicole also explains why reparenting does not require blaming your parents. The real work is understanding the capacity they actually had, and building the capacity you never received as a child.This is one of my favorite conversations we have had, and it is our fourth time together for a reason. Get Dr. LePera's book here: https://theholisticpsychologist.com Work with me:Dr. Leaf's Website: https://drleaf.com Neurocycle Certification, Clinical: https://drleaf.com/clinical-certification Neurocycle Certification, Strategist: https://drleaf.com/certified-strategist 1:1 Coaching with Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/coaching-1-1 Neurocycle App: https://drleaf.com/neurocycle-app SPONSORS Making this show possible: AG1: Don't let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/drleaf Betterhelp: Visit drinkag1.com/LEAF and for a limited time get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1 Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  Shopify: start your free trial: shopify.com/leaf Quince: Upgrade your everyday. Go to quince.com/LEAF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Veracity: Get up up to 65% off GLP-1 support: VeracityHealth.co (code DRLEAF) 

Serena Sabala, author of The Hormone Harmony Shift and co-founder of Whole Shift Wellness, joins Dr. Tara Perry to share how she healed from PCOS and debilitating hormonal symptoms that doctors told her had no cure — and built a life and career around holistic hormone health as a result. Serena traces her passion for wellbeing back to watching her father's mental health crisis unravel his life as a child, and shares the pivotal moments that shaped her own healing: moving out on her own at 18, discovering yoga in London, and finally uncovering meditation with her husband. She opens up candidly about her own diagnosis with PCOS at just 15 and premenstrual dysphoric disorder in her 20s — and how she reversed both without medication. The conversation closes with the three pillars she now teaches to help others achieve the same transformation, and a remarkable client story that shows just how life-changing this work can be.KEY TAKEAWAYS(01:41) Watching her father's bipolar diagnosis unravel a thriving, successful life — and the early lesson that no amount of success matters without your health(04:08) Growing up in a dysfunctional home environment and Serena's belief that mental illness can be "contagious" through a developing brain(07:07) The pivotal moment at 18 when she moved out on her own and realized, for the first time, that she could feel good in the right environment(08:01) Discovering yoga, then meditation, as the two turning points that took her healing to a whole new level(11:14) The moment her "someday" dream of teaching yoga became a real plan — and how her life fell apart in the best way when she committed to it(13:18) Meeting her husband, a national yoga champion and 20-year fitness veteran, and realizing they were meant to build this work together(19:22) A client's mother who joined a retreat, began a health transformation, and unknowingly caught a cancer early enough to have it surgically removed without chemotherapy(23:19) Why Serena believes there's no better investment than your own mind and body — and the mindset shift high achievers need around health spending(26:03) The biggest myths about hormones, and why a "one pill, one problem" approach to the endocrine system falls short(28:34) Being diagnosed with PCOS at 15 and told there was no cure, then developing severe PMDD in her 20s that required maxing out painkillers just to function(33:44) Reversing both conditions naturally — her gynecologist now tells her she has the reproductive system of a woman 10 years younger(34:53) The three pillars of hormone harmony: the focus pillar (mindset and stress reduction), nutrition (including the psychology of eating), and movement (and why more exercise isn't always better)(42:24) Where to find Serena's work, her free Hormone Harmony assessment, and her retreats in Sicily and BelizeIf you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: https://ConsultTara.com/book

Sylvester McNutt III, 10-time best-selling author, podcaster, speaker, retired arena football player, and father, joins Dr. Tara Perry for a grounded and deeply personal conversation on healing, identity, and reclaiming your story. Sylvester shares how growing up with two parents battling addiction through a violent divorce set him on a lifelong search for answers, why a stolen notebook at age 12 saved his life, and how football gave him both his greatest advantages and his biggest blind spots. He opens up about the difference between wallowing in the past and truly integrating it, the blind spots he sees in the high achievers he coaches, and why he refuses to pass a victim story down to his sons. The conversation closes with the mindset shift that changed everything for him — and a powerful invitation to stop beating yourself up and fall in love with your life right now.KEY TAKEAWAYS(02:46) What football didn't teach him — why sports prepare you to be an athlete but not for who you are when the identity is gone(04:47) The athlete's advantage — with 60-70 plays a game, there's no luxury of shame or rumination; you learn to refocus and return to baseline fast(07:58) What athletes hide — how fan culture dehumanizes athletes, why accepting verbal abuse is written into the job description, and the pain and fear that get masked(13:41) How Sylvester is raising his own sons in sports — keeping it about fun and learning, not performance, pleasing dad, or going pro(15:32) Growing up with two parents in addiction through a violent divorce, being separated from his brother and sister, and refusing to stay in a victim mentality(18:31) The power of imagination — why he saw an "image" of a different life, how football became the one place his parents couldn't influence, and how school field trips showed him what was possible(20:51) Why he chose communications as his college major: to solve the childhood riddle of what happened to his parents(25:57) Wallowing vs. avoiding the past — how to know when a wound is truly integrated, and why Sylvester feels nothing but love when he tells his story now(26:53) Holding parents accountable while honoring them — accepting the duality that his biggest pain points were also his biggest providers(30:59) The blind spots of high achievers — imposter syndrome, inflated shame, lying to the people trying to help you, and the epidemic of missing boundaries(37:37) The stolen 7-Eleven notebook that saved his life at 12 — and the full-circle moment when he returned as an adult to repay it(39:20) The biggest mistake people make when they want a better life: obsessing over how it will happen instead of anchoring to why(44:39) What 10-year-old Sylvester needed to hear — and the message every adult's inner child still needs: everything will be okay(46:50) Sylvester's closing invitation: stop beating yourself up, and fall in love with your life right nowIf you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: https://ConsultTara.com/book

Have you ever noticed that you can understand exactly why you do something, know where the pattern came from, and still find yourself repeating it?    If you've spent years doing the inner work, reading the books, listening to the podcasts, and becoming more self-aware, yet still feel frustrated by recurring patterns in your relationships, habits, mindset, or behavior, this conversation is for you.    In this powerful episode, Tiffany sits down with Dr. Nicole LaPera, better known as The Holistic Psychologist, to explore one of the biggest misconceptions in healing and personal growth: the belief that awareness alone creates transformation.    Together, they dive into inner child healing, reparenting yourself, self-sabotage myths, behavior change, childhood conditioning, and why so many people remain stuck in familiar patterns despite years of self-development work. Dr. LaPera also shares practical insights on how to create lasting change, build new habits, and move from understanding your patterns to actually transforming them.    RESOURCES MENTIONED:    Your Quantum Walk Series + Fire Horse Identity Journal HERE my Gift to you!    Join us insideThe ProjectME Posse, we're diving into my brand-new Gift of Gab series, where I teach my proven communication and conversion strategies step by step >> JOIN HERE    CONNECT WITH TIFF:  Tiffany on Instagram @projectme_with_tiffany   Tiffany on TikTok @projectme_with_tiffany  Tiffany on YouTube: ProjectME TV  Tiffany's FREE Abundance Email Community: JOIN HERE > The Secret Posse Digest    CONNECT WITH Dr. Nicole LaPera:  Buy her new book here: Reparenting the Inner Child Learn more about SelfHealers Circle: https://selfhealerscircle.com/ Instagram: @the.holisitc.psychologist   

Del Bigtree, Emmy Award-winning producer, founder and CEO of the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), and host of The Highwire, joins Dr. Tara Perry for a thought-provoking conversation on medical informed consent, government transparency, and the question he believes everybody should be asking. Del is the executive producer of the documentary An Inconvenient Study, viewed more than 130 million times worldwide, and through ICAN has pursued more than 1,000 FOIA requests and legal actions involving the FDA, CDC, NIH, and HHS. Del shares the nine-year backstory behind the film — from a 2016 dinner challenge with Henry Ford Health's head of infectious disease to the hidden-camera footage and the two-month sprint to finish the documentary — along with why he believes we're in the "violently opposed" stage of truth, where his fearlessness comes from, and the faith that anchors his work. The conversation closes with Del's megaphone message to the world: speak your truth, get involved, and let go of fear.KEY TAKEAWAYS(02:06) The handshake bet that started it all — Del's 2016 dinner with Dr. Marcus Zervos of Henry Ford Health, and the admission Del calls one of the most remarkable he's ever heard from a pro-vaccine scientist(04:59) The study gets done in 2020 — and why Dr. Zervos refused to publish it, captured on hidden camera at a second dinner in 2021(06:36) The phone call that changed everything — Senator Ron Johnson agrees to publish the study on the Senate website, giving Del just two months to make a documentary he thought needed a year(08:13) Two awards at FreedomFest — and why Del says he still gets tears in his eyes watching the finished film(10:59) Why Del says this is now "repeatable science" — what he describes as the 10th–12th study comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated children, all pointing the same direction(13:00) Del's challenge to the New York Times and Washington Post — "show your evidence" — and how he says the expert defense has shifted(16:44) The communicator's craft — how Del layered animation, music, visuals, and nine years of Highwire interviews to make a complex subject land for every kind of learner in just 70 minutes(19:30) Taking the film to Italy, France, Poland, England, the Netherlands, and Japan — nearly 10 languages and counting, with free translations on request(20:53) The Australian Senate moment — how Del realized the study at the center of his film is reaching health departments on the other side of the world(22:46) Schopenhauer's three stages of truth — why Del believes we're in the "violently opposed" stage, and the vaccinated-versus-unvaccinated study he says RFK Jr. is still fighting to complete at HHS(29:17) Why Del is optimistic — the 15% it has historically taken to change a system, and the 30% he believes "can't be hypnotized"(34:49) Where his courage comes from — parents who marched in the 1960s and celebrated his challenges, an unshakeable optimism, and a faith that leaves no room for fear(37:32) Del's biggest heroes — from Andy Wakefield and RFK Jr. to the unsung heroes history will never name(39:48) What he'd tell his 18-year-old self who dreamed of being the next Spielberg — "you have no idea how much fun your life is going to be"(42:43) Del's biggest concern for the years ahead — global governance, AI, and why he says rebellion is in our DNA(46:08) Del's megaphone message to the world: wake up every morning, ask what you can do to make the world better — then listen, and go do itIf you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: calendly.com/consulttara/consult

Mike Campbell, men's coach and author of Unleash Your Alpha, joins Dr. Tara Perry for a candid conversation on why so many outwardly successful men feel stuck, unfulfilled, and disconnected on the inside. Since 2012, Mike has coached more than 3,000 men across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and the US, helping business owners, leaders, husbands, and fathers become more confident, emotionally grounded, and connected. Mike shares the heartbreak and loss that launched his own inner work, why the "armor" men build to feel safe ends up weakening them, and the deceptively simple practices he uses to help men slow down, face themselves, and reclaim the lives they actually want. The conversation closes with what men wish women understood, the biggest mistakes men make in marriage, and the power of doing this work alongside other men.KEY TAKEAWAYS(01:52) The iceberg beneath the surface — what successful men who "have it all" are silently struggling with, and why Mike has conversations with men that most men have never had(09:00) "A strength turned up too high is a weakness" — how coping mechanisms become armor, and why the thicker the armor, the thinner the skin underneath(12:17) Mike's origin story — a broken engagement, losing his mother to lung cancer, and the soul-searching that took him from personal trainer to men's coach(15:46) The realization that changed his career: men come with a physical want, but underneath it is an emotional need at the identity level(21:38) The "Trojan horse" approach to self-awareness — why Mike starts with simple, cutting questions like "Do you like yourself? Do you like your life?"(27:00) The 15-minute daily practice Mike gives every client — sitting alone with your thoughts, no music, no distractions — and why the discomfort points you in the right direction(29:40) "The thing I say I want, I don't allow" — why men crave space, peace, and ease but fill every moment, and the movie-watching homework that exposes it(32:59) The Lincoln axe analogy — why slowing down to sharpen the axe beats exhausting yourself cutting the tree down with a bread knife(39:01) Life as a million-piece jigsaw puzzle — why clarity and ownership of your own picture make everything more intentional and meaningful(42:40) What men wish women understood — why having their efforts witnessed, acknowledged, and appreciated is fuel(45:23) The biggest marriage mistakes men make — being emotionally inaccessible, or making their partner their therapist — and why men need other men(48:04) Inside "Hunt and Gather" — Mike's back-country initiation experience in New Zealand, and the irreplaceable power of men doing this work together(52:30) Mike's megaphone message to the men of the world: an invitation to come back home to yourselfIf you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: calendly.com/consulttara/consult

What if the biggest thing standing between you and better health isn't your diet, your workout routine, or your hormones?What if it's the relationship you've built with yourself?In this conversation, I sit down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Nicole LePera to explore how our earliest experiences shape the way we move through adulthood. From emotional eating and food noise to perfectionism, people pleasing, burnout, and the struggle to trust ourselves, so many of the habits we think are personality traits are actually learned survival strategies.We also explore why healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that have always been there.If you've ever wondered why you know what to do for your health but still struggle to follow through, this conversation offers a completely different way to understand yourself.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the first five years of life shape the way your nervous system responds to stressWhy food noise and emotional eating often point to deeper unmet needsHow small daily promises help rewire your brain and build confidenceThe difference between guilt and shame, and how each affects your decisionsWhy learning to rest can feel uncomfortable for so many womenPractical ways to reconnect with your body and begin healing old patterns_More on Dr. Nicole LePeraDr. Nicole LePera is a holistic psychologist, trained at Cornell University, The New School for Social Research and The Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She is the founder of the global community healing membership SelfHealers Circle and the author of #1 NY Times Bestseller "How to Do the Work" "How To Meet Your Self" and "How To Be The Love You Seek"Website: theholisticpsychologist.com Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologistTikTok: @theholisticpsychologistReparenting Your Inner Child SelfHealers CircleFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep351_Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

Doug Noll, trial-attorney-turned-peacemaker and internationally recognized conflict resolution expert, joins Dr. Tara Perry for a powerful conversation on why traditional "active listening" fails, how naming emotions can defuse conflict in under 90 seconds, and what a decade of work inside maximum-security prisons taught him about human nature. Doug shares the martial arts and mediation background that shaped his approach, the neuroscience behind why labeling feelings calms a dysregulated nervous system, and the moment he realized he was going about conflict resolution all wrong — and how fixing it transformed the lives of incarcerated women and power couples alike. The conversation closes with his framework for "listening someone into existence" and why he believes childhood emotional invalidation is at the root of most human conflict.KEY TAKEAWAYS(01:26) From trial lawyer to peacemaker — Doug's 22 years in the courtroom, his path through tai chi and martial arts, and the whitewater rafting trip that changed everything(06:14) The mediation with a divorced couple that led to Doug's breakthrough insight: listen to the emotions, not the words(08:34) The UCLA brain scanning study behind "Putting Feelings into Words" — why naming an emotion calms the amygdala and activates the brain's self-regulation center in about 90 seconds(09:47) Inside Prison of Peace — training incarcerated women and men to become mediators, and the staggering recidivism results: 800+ certified life inmates released, zero reoffenses(14:58) The science of affect vs. emotion — why we're born with only nine basic affects and how childhood shapes our ability to name and process feelings(18:17) Why Doug calls emotional invalidation "the most pervasive and insidious form of child abuse" and its link to violence, addiction, and mental illness(23:05) The story behind Doug's TED Talk concept of "listening someone into existence"(24:44) Why Doug teaches people to ignore the words and tune into the feelings — and how competing narratives turn into unwinnable arguments(28:34) Debunking traditional active listening — the real difference between Carl Rogers' original teaching and the "what I think you're feeling is..." formula that backfires(35:32) A story from a women's maximum-security prison: an incarcerated mother reconnects with her son after 18 years using the skills Doug and his colleague taught her(38:02) Where to find Doug's book Deescalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less, his upcoming book Empathy Leadership, and how to connect with his workIf you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: calendly.com/consulttara/consult

Welcome, gorgeous souls, to Episode 439 of Aligned Abundance! ✨This week, I'm joined by bestselling author, clinical psychologist and founder of The Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera, for a powerful conversation about reparenting your inner child, healing childhood conditioning and creating the safety needed to receive more love, abundance and success.Many of us are unknowingly living from protective patterns that were formed in childhood. Whether it's believing we have to do everything ourselves, tying our worth to achievement or struggling to slow down and rest, these adaptations can shape every area of our lives. In this episode, Nicole shares how reconnecting with your inner child and learning to reparent yourself can help you break free from survival mode and create lasting transformation from the inside out.Here's what you'll discover in this week's episode:What the inner child is and how childhood conditioning continues to influence our adult livesHow to begin reparenting yourself with simple, practical first stepsHow to rewrite deeply ingrained beliefs around worthiness, achievement and asking for supportlSimple practices to regulate your nervous system and create more safety when you're feeling overwhelmed, triggered or stuckThis episode is a powerful reminder that so many of the patterns we struggle with as adults aren't personal flaws to fix, but protective responses that once helped us feel safe. By bringing awareness, compassion and healing to your inner child, you can begin to release old conditioning, create lasting change and open yourself to a life that feels more peaceful and abundant ✨Don't forget to share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @iamemmamumfordVisit Nicole's website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Explore More Ways to Manifest Your Dream Life...

Dr. Pierre Kory, critical care physician and outspoken advocate for reexamining suppressed medical therapies, joins Dr. Tara Perry for a wide-ranging conversation on chlorine dioxide, the barriers facing independent medical research, and his current work on mineral-restored water. Pierre shares the personal stories that first pulled him into the world of chlorine dioxide research, why he believes regulatory bodies have effectively blocked oral and IV studies before they can start, and what he's learned from physicians and healers around the world who've used it in clinical settings. The conversation shifts into his newest project: a theory he calls the Geo Hydrological Shift, exploring how changes in water chemistry may be quietly reshaping soil, agriculture, and human health — and what a mineral-based solution using biotite could mean for restoring water to its original state.KEY TAKEAWAYS(02:36) How Tara's own six-week ear infection led her to chlorine dioxide — and how Pierre was first introduced to the field(19:24) Why IRBs worldwide have effectively banned studies of oral and IV chlorine dioxide, and what it would take for the FDA to change course(21:10) Pierre's optimism about the years ahead and the project he's most excited about right now(21:18) Inside Pierre's new book, From Volcanoes to Vitality — his theory of a "Geo Hydrological Shift" and why water chemistry may be driving declining crop yields(24:47) How biotite mineral extract mimics nature's own water-purifying process, and what "restoring water to its original state" actually means(26:32) Where to follow Pierre's ongoing work and researchIf you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: calendly.com/consulttara/consult

Debra Martin is a spiritual healer and the founder of Army for Love, a free global healing community she built after surviving cancer and dying three times, each time returning with a deeper gift for healing. Debra now facilitates miracles for people around the world, from eliminating chronic pain without surgery to helping people finally release the emotional roots of physical illness.Debra shares how healing is never one-size-fits-all, why a diagnosis should never become your identity, and how staying present with love — even through cancer, grief, and radical life change — is the most powerful medicine available.KEY TAKEAWAYS00:00:57 Healing avoids surgery when the root is addressed, not just the symptom. 00:10:10 Giving a diagnosis your identity gives it power it was never meant to have. 00:12:16 Some people heal instantly; others heal in divine timing, and both are right. 00:13:29 Talking to your illness with curiosity instead of fear changes your relationship to it. 00:15:33 The brain remembers a state of wellness, and you can use that memory to return to it. 00:36:01 Walking away from every form of security can be the thing that sets you free. 01:05:07 External validation can never make you feel whole — authenticity is the only path there.RESOURCES MENTIONEDArmy for Love (free group healing, first Tuesday of every month, 3 PM Arizona time): https://www.debramartihealer.com/army-for-loveDebra Martin Healer — YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebraMartinHealerIf you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: calendly.com/consulttara/consult

Dr. Nicole LePera, better known as The Holistic Psychologist, has become one of the most influential voices in personal development and mental wellness. With millions of followers, multiple New York Times bestselling books, and a mission to make psychological healing accessible to everyone, Dr. LePera has helped countless people better understand themselves and break free from destructive patterns. In this episode, Travis shares some of the most impactful lessons he learned from his conversations with Dr. LePera and explores how self-awareness, responsibility, and holistic healing can transform your life. On this episode we talk about: Why taking radical responsibility gives you more control over your future How the body stores patterns and habits that the mind alone can't overcome The hidden comfort of familiar suffering and why change feels threatening How childhood relationships shape identity, behavior, and self-perception Why true healing requires addressing the mind, body, and overall lifestyle together Top 3 Takeaways You are an active participant in your outcomes. Taking responsibility for your role in past results isn't about blame—it's about regaining control and creating better outcomes moving forward. Real change happens through both the body and the mind. Practices like movement, breathwork, meditation, and nervous system regulation can help create lasting transformation when insight alone falls short. Familiar pain often feels safer than uncertain growth. Many people remain stuck in unhealthy patterns because predictability feels less threatening than change, even when change could lead to a better life. Notable Quotes "It's not about shifting blame—it's about putting your hands back on the wheel." "Your nervous system is wired for the familiar, even when the familiar is painful." "The identity that feels most like you might actually be the thing that's holding you back the most." Connect with Dr. Nicole LePera: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com Books: How to Do the Work, How to Meet Yourself, and other New York Times bestsellers A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsors. Their support helps us continue bringing you conversations with world-class entrepreneurs, experts, and thought leaders. Please check out the sponsors mentioned in this episode and let them know you heard about them on the Travis Makes Money Podcast! - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus and the bestselling relationship author in history, joins Dr. Tara Perry to reveal what's actually happening in your body when love feels hard. With more than 50 million books sold across 50 languages and 40 years of research behind him, John connects the biology of stress hormones directly to the communication breakdowns quietly destroying modern relationships, and shares exactly what men and women can do differently to bring those connections back to life.John also opens up about why independent women are unknowingly producing the hormones that push love away, why men's mirror neurons shut down the moment a woman says "we need to talk," and how small, intentional acts between partners can shift the entire hormonal chemistry of a relationship.KEY TAKEAWAYS02:24 Why women's growing independence has changed relationship dynamics and what it means for their hormonal balance.03:59 The three symptoms that tell you a woman's hormones are out of balance: feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or exhausted.07:44 How stress looks completely opposite in men and women at the hormonal level, and why that explains almost every relationship conflict.09:45 What actually produces estrogen in women — and why it's not massage, it's the anticipation of support.19:11 How successful women can shift from their "male side" back to their female side after a high-performance workday.25:03 Why a man's mirror neurons shut down the moment stress enters the room, and how to talk to him so they stay open.33:47 The 10-minute conversation that drops a woman's stress more effectively than a full therapy session.43:29 The "two hands up" signal John teaches women — and why every man, no exceptions, will respond to it.47:41 What the "spark" in a relationship actually is biologically, and why you can keep producing it at any age.49:45 How women in and beyond menopause can continue producing estradiol naturally using the techniques John teaches.If you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: calendly.com/consulttara/consultRESOURCES MENTIONEDMen Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus — For Women Only by Dr. John Gray:Available at marsvenus.comDr. John Gray on YouTube:youtube.com/@JohnGrayMarsVenusHeartMath Institute: heartmath.com

Michael Rix didn't choose music — music chose him. Growing up in Faith Assembly, a cult in rural Indiana that forbade medical treatment, secular music, and nearly any form of outside connection, Michael found his escape in a homemade guitar string stretched across a punishment paddle. Today, he's an eight-instrument musician with over 24 million streams, a residency in Nashville, and a Grand Ole Opry performance to his name. His memoir, From Cult to Country: An Asthmatic's Journey to Find More Air, tells the full story — including watching his infant brother die of untreated meningitis, surviving years of stress-induced asthma without medical care, and the long road to healing that followed.In this episode, Dr. Tara Perry sits down with Michael for a raw and remarkable conversation about what it costs to grow up without permission to be human, how trauma lives in the body long after the circumstances change, and why telling the truth about your story is one of the most powerful things you can do.Key Takeaways:When you're in a cult, you don't know you're in a cult (00:00:35) — Michael describes watching his father transform from a joyful, basketball-playing man into someone cold and controlled — and how noticing that contrast was one of his earliest signs that something was deeply wrong. The teachings of Hobart Freeman's Faith Assembly came in slowly, then all at once.A medical doctor who walked away from medicine (00:02:46) — Michael's father completed his residency as a heart surgeon, then quit the profession after a sermon convinced him that modern medicine was equivalent to witchcraft. Michael unpacks the twisted theology behind it — and what it cost their family when that belief was applied to their children's health.Over 300 deaths, all from treatable conditions (00:07:24) — Faith Assembly members died from dental infections, childhood illnesses, and ailments that penicillin would have resolved. Michael describes the congregation, the prosecutions that eventually followed, and the surreal reality of parents being sentenced to prison for letting their children die while trying to follow God.Stress-induced asthma and the body's way of keeping score (00:14:24) — From age 11 to 14, Michael suffered three-day asthma episodes that left him breathless on the sofa, too sick to move. No inhaler. No emergency room. It wasn't until decades later — after hearing a Nashville minister describe her own identical symptoms — that he understood his asthma was emotionally driven, his nervous system responding to a world it didn't feel safe in.Watching his brother die (00:25:24) — At 14, Michael witnessed his six-month-old brother John die of untreated meningitis. His father prayed over the infant until the final breath. Michael was standing in the living room. This is the moment the episode turns — and the anchor point from which so much of his healing work has since begun.Music as the original medicine (00:29:53) — Long before therapy or coaching, Michael found his way out through songwriting. With headphones, a CD player, and a notebook, he translated his interior world into lyrics. His album I Can See the Sun — 24 million streams — grew directly from those pages. He shares the song titles and the feelings behind them, and reflects on what it meant to finally say what he actually felt.The toxic beliefs trauma leaves behind (00:32:48) — Through a process called SoSo Prayer with a psychologist friend, Michael excavated the beliefs he'd built around his worst experiences: nobody will accept me if they know, better keep this buried, telling the truth will get me rejected. Dr. Tara connects this to the subconscious stories that run below the level of awareness — and explains why those stories often control outcomes long after the original wound has passed.What happened when Michael worked with Dr. Tara (00:34:37) — Michael describes the session: a deeply relaxed state, forgotten memories surfacing, and a palpable shift in the heaviness he'd been carrying for years. Within days, the anxiety he'd long struggled to name had lifted — and opportunities began opening around him in ways he hadn't expected. He describes feeling clear, unblocked, and no longer weighed down by a stress he couldn't locate.Ready to take your own next step? Visit calendly.com/consulttara/consult to book your free customized consultation with Dr. Tara Perry and get your GPS map — the coordinates for where you are now and where you want to go.

Dr. Liz Graves didn't set out to become a doctor. She discovered chiropractic as a patient, fell in love with its foundational philosophy that the body heals from the inside out, and built a career around that principle. Today, as the founder of Back 2 Real Food, she helps people restore their metabolic health through food, cyclic nutrition strategies, and targeted amino acid therapy — without relying on willpower, calorie restriction alone, or one-size-fits-all dieting.In this episode, Dr. Tara Perry sits down with Dr. Graves for a wide-ranging conversation on why so many people are doing "everything right" and still can't lose weight, what the modern food system is doing to our metabolism, and the counterintuitive strategies that actually work.Key Takeaways:The real reason diets stop working (00:07:00) — Every time you diet without recovery, your body adapts to living on less, slowing your metabolism over time. Dr. Graves explains her cyclic approach: a structured window of fat loss followed by a deliberate high-calorie phase that trains the body to metabolize more, not less.Seed oils are the #1 offender in your diet (00:16:44) — Vegetable, canola, sunflower, and safflower oils disrupt cell walls, cause inflammation at the cellular level, and impair mitochondrial function. Removing them is the first and fastest win Dr. Graves makes with every new client.Three foods worth adding right now (00:19:41) — Healthy natural fats (animal fats, olive oil, coconut oil), quality mineral-rich sea salt, and more whole foods without a label. Small additions that compound into meaningful change.Know your farmer (00:21:49) — Pesticide load, not the food itself, is driving the explosion in leaky gut, celiac, and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Graves recommends the Weston A. Price Foundation as a starting point for finding local farmers and co-ops, and makes the case that buying direct is often cheaper than buying organic at a grocery store.Targeted amino acid therapy changed everything (00:26:56) — Most people have never worked with a practitioner who assesses neurotransmitter imbalances and uses amino acids to correct them. Dr. Graves explains how depleted GABA, serotonin, and dopamine pathways fuel emotional eating, overwhelm, and burnout — and how replenishing them through targeted therapy gives people the neurological resilience to stay on course.Cortisol, stress, and weight retention (00:32:41) — Chronic low-grade stress (email, notifications, relentless demands) keeps the body in protective mode, holding weight and suppressing metabolic function. Dr. Graves connects the modern stress environment to the ancestral body we're still living in, and explains why supporting the brain matters as much as fixing the food.Body composition over the scale (00:58:06) — Dr. Graves uses body composition testing (muscle, fat, water, bone) rather than BMI or scale weight to track real progress. She shares the story of a five-foot-one woman with 105 pounds of muscle who technically "should" weigh 100 pounds — and why that framing is misleading and discouraging.What results actually look like (00:47:24) — On Dr. Graves' six-week protocol, most people lose about 10 pounds and drop one clothing size. On the nine-week plan, 15 to 30 pounds and two clothing sizes. She describes it as achieving six to nine months of focused progress in six to nine weeks — structured and demanding while you're in it, but consistently described as the easiest thing clients ever did when they look back.Ready to take your own next step?Visit calendly.com/consulttara/consult to book your free customized consultation with Dr. Tara Perry and get your GPS map — the coordinates for where you are now and where you want to go.

I was so excited for this one, and Nicole did not disappoint. Dr. Nicole LePera, the Holistic Psychologist, trained at Cornell University and the New School for Social Research, is the founder of SelfHealers Circle and the author of three books including the number one New York Times bestseller How to Do the Work. In this conversation, Nicole and I go deep into covert narcissism, how growing up with emotional unavailability shapes every relationship that follows, what re-parenting actually looks like in the body, and why healing is never a straight line from A to B. I had so many personal realisations listening back to this one, about my own relational blueprint, my expectations, and how narcissism in my family has quietly shaped how I show up with others. Connect with Nicole:theholisticpsychologist.comwww.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologistWORK WITH ME 1:1:❥Softening into self- 3 month 1:1 with Whats App Support:https://marina-yt.mykajabi.com/offers/PAWQhZHu❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewformDOWNLOAD FOR FREE:Stay or Go: 5 Clarity Questions to Reconnect with Your Inner Knowing: https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go-guideAttatchment Practice: Discover the actual blocks beneath the surface so you can actually have the deep intimacy you crave: https://marinayt.com/attachment-practice Connect & Ground: 10 Incredible Somatic Practices for Nervous System Regulation: https://marinayt.com/connect-and-groundAlive & Aligned: 7 Embodiment Practices For Self Connection: https://marinayt.com/alive-and-alignedTrigger to Rooted: A step by step process of working with your triggers: https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted VIEW MY COURSES & RESOURCES:https://marinayt.com/resources CONNECT WITH  ME:Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:"We all become self-focused when we feel threatened — that's survival. But when someone is consistently unable to hold anyone else's perspective, that's a different pattern entirely." — Dr. Nicole LePera"I was a million miles away, demanding someone feel close to me — while every instinct in my body was pushing them away. That was the contradiction I had to face." — Dr. Nicole LePera"Re-parenting begins in the body. Teaching your nervous system how to come back to safety — that's the foundation everything else is built on." — Dr. Nicole LePera"The familiar thing that's causing harm still feels safer than the unknown thing that might heal you. That's just how a nervous system works." — Dr. Nicole LePera"You don't have to get rid of your past entirely. The goal is to give yourself a choice — to bring forward what still serves you and break free from what's overtaking your present." — Dr. Nicole LePerainner child healing, reparenting, covert narcissism, nervous system healing, somatic healing, childhood emotional neglect, attachment wounds, relational patterns, hypervigilance, emotional attunement, people pleasing, family estrangement, self healing, trauma recovery, embodiment, deep within podcast, Nicole LePera, holistic psychologist, Marina Triner, How to Do the Work

In this powerful conversation, Rebecca Zung sits down with Dr. Nicole LePera, bestselling author and founder of The Holistic Psychologist, to explore how childhood experiences continue to shape our emotions, relationships, behaviors, and sense of self in adulthood. Dr. LePera explains the concept of reparenting your inner child, revealing how trauma, people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, and emotional triggers are often rooted in early survival patterns. Learn practical tools for nervous system regulation, emotional healing, self-compassion, and breaking generational cycles so you can create healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, and lasting personal transformation. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:03 What Is the Inner Child? 06:35 How Childhood Experiences Shape Adult Behavior 11:10 Amygdala Hijack and Emotional Reactions 16:50 High-Conflict Personalities and Survival Responses 24:28 Understanding the Nervous System in Conflict 31:22 The Six Childhood Trauma Archetypes 40:04 Trauma, Emotional Safety, and Childhood Development 46:12 Epigenetics and Generational Healing 53:18 Coping Versus True Healing 01:02:03 Why Childhood Photos Can Unlock Healing 01:09:22 Perfectionism, Achievement, and Self-Worth 01:16:15 Building Awareness Through Conscious Check-Ins 01:22:45 Nervous System Regulation and Breathwork 01:28:10 Why Growth Feels Uncomfortable 01:33:05 Practical Steps to Reparent Your Inner Child 01:38:30 Self-Compassion, Healing, and Personal Transformation 01:42:15 Final Thoughts and Resources

What happens when you build the life everyone admires — and it still doesn't feel like yours?Dr. Jeremy Goldberg knows that feeling well. A behavioral scientist with a doctorate, publishing research on the Great Barrier Reef, working alongside world-class scientists for the Australian government — and yet something was quietly draining out of him. In this conversation with Dr. Tara Perry, Jeremy shares how he learned to hear the difference between the heart whisper and the fear shout, why he walked away from a prestigious career to buy a van and wander through America, and what it actually means to live in integrity when the outside of your life looks perfect.In this episode, you'll discover:Why high achievers often feel the deepest emptiness — and what that signal is really pointing toThe "worst case scenario" mindset shift that gave Jeremy the courage to walk away from his PhD careerWhat "heart whispers vs. fear shouts" means and how to tell the two apart in your own lifeHow Jeremy's side project, Long Distance Love Bombs, grew from internet posts into a global coaching and speaking brandWhy chasing happiness at all costs may actually be the thing keeping you stuckThe power of wholeness over happiness — and why shadow, contrast, and difficulty are what give life its depthWhat becoming a father taught Jeremy about presence, feeling deeply, and what it means to truly arriveResources & Links Mentioned:Long Distance Love Bombs website: longdistancelovebombs.comDr. Jeremy Goldberg on Instagram: @longdistancelovebombsJeremy's book: It'll Be Okay and You Will Be TooBook a free intro coaching call with Jeremy at longdistancelovebombs.comReady to take your own next step?Visit calendly.com/consulttara/consult to book your free customized consultation with Dr. Tara Perry and get your GPS map — the coordinates for where you are now and where you want to go.

Dr. Christine Bishara, gut health physician, founder of From Within Medical in New York City, and author of The Gut Revolution, joins Dr. Tara Perry for a live Q&A exploring the science of the gut-brain connection and what most people are getting wrong about healing from the inside out.Dr. Bishara draws on her personal journey, losing over 70 pounds as a teenager through food, intermittent fasting, and microbiome science before most of the research even existed, to lay out a practical, back-to-basics framework for optimizing mood, metabolism, and immunity through the gut.KEY TAKEAWAYS00:00 The conscious mind processes 30 bits of information per second. The subconscious processes 40 million. Lasting healing requires reaching the elephant, not just the rider.07:39 Most Americans are eating in a way that keeps their gut in digestion mode around the clock, leaving no time for immune function or neurotransmitter production.10:04 Inflammation begins in the mouth. Oral microbiome imbalances can deposit arterial plaque directly into the heart.15:34 Serotonin requires tryptophan, an amino acid the body cannot make on its own. Mood disorders are often a nutrient deficiency problem, not just a chemistry problem.22:15 Acetylcholine controls the speed of neuronal communication. Brain fog and sluggish thinking are often tied to low healthy fat intake, not willpower.29:25 Chronic cortisol elevation keeps the body in fat storage mode. It is persistent stress, not short-term spikes, that drives chronic inflammation and disease.45:37 The biggest intermittent fasting mistakes: not eating enough fiber, fasting too long, and confusing restriction with healing. For women, prolonged fasts can backfire by triggering cortisol.54:47 Beneficial gut bacteria produce postbiotics that activate GLP-1 receptors naturally. You can get the satiety effect without medication, just eat the vegetables first.58:13 Children who had high levels of bifidobacteria were largely protected from severe COVID outcomes. Bifidobacteria, which thrive on plant fiber, is the single most important bacteria in the microbiome.01:00:26 Studies show meditation and prayer increase lifespan by an average of five years. Heart-brain coherence directly affects immune function at the cellular level.RESOURCES MENTIONEDFrom Within Medical — Dr. Bishara's practice and free gut health starter guide (50 best foods, healthy oils, healthy sweeteners)The Gut Revolution — Dr. Bishara's book, available in print and on AudibleDr. Christine Bishara on Instagram — @dr.christinebWork with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Traver Boehm, founder of the Uncivilized Men's Movement, two-time TEDx speaker, men's coach, and author of Today I Rise, Man Uncivilized, and 28 Days in Darkness, joins Dr. Tara Perry to explore the root causes of male suffering, why healing men is the key to ending harm caused by men, and what it actually took to spend 49 days alone in complete darkness.Traver draws on his background in MMA, professional bodyguarding, and Traditional Chinese Medicine to make a case for a new masculinity, one that is raw, relational, and built on brotherhood rather than isolation.KEY TAKEAWAYS00:03 Toxic masculinity messaging has left a generation of young men ashamed of natural desire. 03:35 Ending harm caused by men requires first addressing the pain that men are carrying. 07:38 Men in crisis stay silent because every outlet has taught them nobody cares. 10:34 Traver chose a 28-day dark retreat to discover who he was beyond physical achievement. 16:25 On his first retreat, the facility had never let anyone attempt more than three days. 22:41 Men are purpose-driven, and telling them they are not needed creates dangerous disconnection. 30:51 Owning your mistakes and attacking your resistance makes 90% of relationship problems disappear. 36:08 Brotherhood and high relational standards are the key to welcoming men back to the table. 38:40 Men do their best when given a place to be raw, real, and in relationship with their anger. 01:01:15 The four pillars Traver teaches: curiosity, physical competency, skill development, and relationship.RESOURCES MENTIONEDMan Uncivilized — Traver's men's movement, coaching, and community hub 28 Days in Darkness — Traver's latest book on his first dark retreat experience Today I Rise — Traver's book for navigating divorce and profound personal loss Traver Boehm on Instagram — @traverboehmWork with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Steven Twohig, international speaker, author, and founder of Mastering Change, joins Dr. Tara Perry to discuss what happens when you stop running from your shadow and start treating it as a guide. Steven's story begins in a basement, where as a three-year-old he endured abuse, starvation, and threats — and it ends with 26 years of shadow work, over 200 trained guides, and a growing global community built around one core idea: you are the medicine.In this episode, Steven breaks down why the patterns we can't escape aren't bad luck — they're the mind looping unresolved trauma until we're willing to look at it. From the boardroom to the carpet ceremony, from Tony Robbins' stage to a bathtub suicide attempt, this conversation goes deep.Key Takeaways01:07 Shadow work isn't spiritual theory, it's the most practical tool Steven knows. 03:12 The first time someone turns within, they see they're both the warden and the prisoner. 05:00 Even a skilled guide catches himself deflecting fear — on the way to the vet. 09:48 Childhood torture, addiction, and multiple suicide attempts shaped Steven's entire path. 12:15 Jung was right: what you don't address will appear in your life as fate. 16:12 Projection isn't a metaphor, it's a measurable dynamic playing out in real time. 17:44 "Shadow dancing" is why couples keep triggering the same wound in each other. 21:53 The Shadow Work app and 65+ online integration groups are free entry points. 28:05 Family constellation parallels: when the container is right, trauma peels away. 47:57 The 100th monkey effect, HeartMath, and why 144,000 people doing the work could shift everything. 54:02 High achievers at peak performance are often running hardest from their core wound. 1:08:44 The mind wants to rewrite itself — you just have to stop blocking it.Resources MentionedTurning Within: Reclaiming Your Soul from Shadow by Steven TwohigShadow Work App — free download, includes the 28-question Wheel of Life quizmasteringchange.com — full program and guide training hubshadowceremony.com — live immersion carpet work (next event: September 18–20, Orlando)Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Alan and Michelle celebrate Mother's Day with holistic psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on self-healing, emotional growth, and her powerful new book, “Reparenting the Inner Child.” They explore how reconnecting with your past can transform the way you heal, grow, and live. Also, Alan, whose mother was a regular guest on Gurvey's Law, and Nicole will share some special memories of their mothers, who coincidentally passed away within a year of each other a few years ago. 

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Watch Episode Listen Healing Resilience Resilient Wealth Episode Overview When Dr. Nicole LePera, the Holistic Psychologist, first appeared on the Holistic Wealth Podcast with Keisha Blair, listeners around the world connected deeply with the transformative conversation around trauma, healing, self-awareness, and emotional well-being. Now, Dr. Nicole LePera returns to the Holistic Wealth Podcast for a second highly anticipated episode — this time to discuss her latest book, Reparenting the Inner Child, and the urgent global need for emotional healing in an increasingly uncertain world. The conversation follows the momentum of Global Holistic Wealth Month and its 2026 theme, “Resilient Wealth in an Uncertain World,” which continues to resonate powerfully long after April ended. Show More What You'll Learn in This Episode This conversation connects emotional healing, nervous system regulation, inner-child work, and the deeper meaning of wealth in uncertain times. ♡ Inner Child Healing What the inner child is and how early emotional experiences shape adult life. Childhood Conditioning How inherited patterns influence habits, stress responses, relationships, and self-worth. Nervous System Resilience Why emotional regulation is essential for peace, adaptability, and sustainable success. Resilient Wealth How healing helps create a life rooted in wholeness, clarity, and true Holistic Wealth. Self-Awareness How to recognize survival patterns that may be keeping you stuck or disconnected. Healing as Wealth Why inner peace, emotional stability, and adaptability are becoming new measures of wealth. Listen Wherever You Are Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform. Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Stitcher Explore Resources Used Books and Ideas Featured in the Conversation These resources help deepen the conversation around emotional healing, resilient wealth, inner-child work, and holistic well-being. Reparentingthe InnerChild Featured Book Reparenting the Inner Child By Dr. Nicole LePera. A powerful resource on healing early emotional wounds, reconnecting with the self, and creating healthier inner patterns. HolisticWealth Holistic Wealth Framework Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated By Keisha Blair. A globally recognized framework for redefining wealth through emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, relational, and financial well-being. Ready to go deeper? Your healing is your wealth. Explore resources, books, and conversations that help you reparent your inner child, build emotional resilience, and create a life rooted in wholeness and abundance. Explore More Resources Why Reparenting the Inner Child Matters Now More Than Ever In this deeply moving episode, Dr. LePera explores the concept of the “inner child” — the emotional self formed through early experiences, conditioning, relationships, and survival patterns. She explains how unresolved childhood wounds often shape adult behaviors, financial habits, relationships, self-worth, stress responses, and even our ability to experience joy and peace. The discussion powerfully aligns with the foundational principles of Holistic Wealth — the globally recognized framework created by Keisha Blair that emphasizes wealth beyond money alone, encompassing emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, relational, and financial well-being. Throughout the episode, listeners are reminded that healing is not a luxury — it is essential infrastructure for a resilient life. The Defining Question: What Does “Resilient Wealth” Mean? One of the most compelling moments in the episode comes when Keisha Blair asks Dr. LePera: “What does Resilient Wealth mean to you in light of the Global Holistic Wealth Month theme?” Dr. LePera's response reframes wealth in a profoundly human way. Rather than measuring wealth solely through accumulation or external success, she speaks about the ability to remain grounded, emotionally regulated, adaptable, and connected to self during periods of uncertainty and disruption. True wealth is the capacity to sustain well-being through change. In a world marked by economic instability, burnout, chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and rising anxiety, the conversation becomes larger than psychology alone. It becomes a roadmap for modern resilience. Healing as a Form of Wealth One of the most transformative themes in the episode is the idea that healing itself is a form of wealth. For years, society has separated emotional wellness from conversations about success, prosperity, and achievement. But this episode challenges that outdated model directly. Keisha Blair and Dr. LePera discuss how unhealed emotional patterns can silently impact financial decision-making, burnout cycles, relationship dynamics, productivity, nervous system regulation, self-sabotage, and long-term health. By reconnecting with and “reparenting” the inner child, individuals can begin building lives rooted not in survival, but in intentionality, peace, alignment, and resilience. A Global Conversation on Modern Well-Being As the founder of Global Holistic Wealth Day and Global Holistic Wealth Month, Keisha Blair continues to lead an international movement redefining what prosperity looks like in the modern world. This episode with Dr. Nicole LePera expands that conversation even further by bridging psychology, nervous system healing, emotional resilience, and sustainable well-being. Together, they explore a future where resilience is not about “pushing through” exhaustion, but about building internal systems strong enough to support peace, healing, adaptability, and authentic living. Why This Episode Resonates So Deeply What makes this episode particularly powerful is its honesty. There are no unrealistic promises of perfection. Instead, listeners are invited into a compassionate conversation about becoming aware of inherited patterns, reconnecting with the self, and building lives that are emotionally sustainable. The episode serves as a reminder that resilience is built internally, emotional healing is foundational, and the most meaningful form of wealth may ultimately be inner peace. Listen to the Episode The latest episode of the Holistic Wealth Podcast featuring Dr. Nicole LePera is now available. It is a must-listen conversation for anyone interested in emotional healing, nervous system wellness, resilience, personal growth, mental health, sustainable success, and building true Holistic Wealth in uncertain times. Even after the close of Global Holistic Wealth Month, the message behind this conversation continues to resonate globally: resilient wealth begins within. Featured on the Show This episode brings together two powerful voices in healing, resilience, and holistic well-being for a timely conversation on what it means to build true wealth from within. K Host Keisha Blair Founder of the Holistic Wealth movement, host of the Holistic Wealth Podcast, and author of Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated. N Guest Dr. Nicole LePera Also known as The Holistic Psychologist, Dr. LePera joins the conversation to explore reparenting, emotional healing, and resilience. 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When Dr. Nicole LePera (the Holistic Psychologist), first appeared on the Holistic Wealth Podcast with Keisha Blair, listeners around the world connected deeply with the transformative conversation around trauma, healing, self-awareness, and emotional well-being.Now, Dr. Nicole LePera returns to the Holistic Wealth podcast for a second highly anticipated episode — this time to discuss her latest book, Reparenting the Inner Child, and the urgent global need for emotional healing in an increasingly uncertain world.The conversation follows the momentum of Global Holistic Wealth Month and its 2026 theme, “Resilient Wealth in an Uncertain World,” which continues to resonate powerfully long after April ended. The theme sparked global conversations about what true wealth really means in modern life — especially during periods of uncertainty, burnout, disruption, and rapid change.Resources Used in This Episode:Reparenting the Inner Child by Dr Nicole Lepera Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated Book by Keisha Blair Why Reparenting the Inner Child Matters Now More Than EverIn this deeply moving episode, Dr. LePera explores the concept of the “inner child” — the emotional self formed through early experiences, conditioning, relationships, and survival patterns. She explains how unresolved childhood wounds often shape adult behaviours, financial habits, relationships, self-worth, stress responses, and even our ability to experience joy and peace.The discussion powerfully aligns with the foundational principles of Holistic Wealth — the globally recognized framework created by Keisha Blair that emphasizes wealth beyond money alone, encompassing emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, relational, and financial well-being.Throughout the episode, listeners are reminded that healing is not a luxury — it is essential infrastructure for a resilient life.What You Will Learn in This EpisodeListeners will gain powerful insights into:How childhood conditioning shapes adult behaviors, habits, and emotional responsesWhy unresolved emotional wounds can impact finances, relationships, health, and career successThe meaning of “reparenting the inner child” and how it supports emotional healingThe connection between nervous system regulation and resilienceWhy emotional healing is foundational to building true Holistic WealthHow to recognize survival patterns that may be keeping you stuckThe role of self-awareness in creating sustainable well-beingWhat “Resilient Wealth” means in a world marked by uncertainty and constant changeWhy inner peace, adaptability, and emotional stability are becoming the new measures of wealthHow healing can transform the way we experience success, relationships, and everyday lifeThe Defining Question: What Does “Resilient Wealth” Mean?One of the most compelling moments in the episode comes when Keisha Blair asks Dr. LePera:Dr. LePera's response reframes wealth in a profoundly human way. Rather than measuring wealth solely through accumulation or external success, she speaks about the ability to remain grounded, emotionally regulated, adaptable, and connected to self during periods of uncertainty and disruption.Her answer echoes one of the central truths behind the Holistic Wealth movement:True wealth is the capacity to sustain well-being through change.In a world marked by economic instability, burnout, chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and rising anxiety, the conversation becomes larger than psychology alone. It becomes a roadmap for modern resilience.“What does Resilient Wealth mean to you in light of the Global Holistic Wealth Month theme?”

In this episode of Next Level Healing, Dr. Tara Perry sits down with New York Times bestselling author, CPA, entrepreneur, and financial literacy advocate Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and long-time partner of both the Rich Dad Company and the Napoleon Hill Foundation. Sharon's Origin Story: Money at the Dinner TableSharon grew up lower middle class in a family of entrepreneurs, living between her father's used car lot and her mother's beauty shop, and helping manage rental properties from the age of 10. [4:50] [5:00]Her family also owned orange groves; her father taught her that the oranges were cashflow while the land itself would grow in value—land that later became part of SeaWorld in Orlando. [5:10]Money, assets, and investing were regular dinner-table topics, shaping her understanding of wealth early on. [5:10] [5:24]She became the first in her family to attend college, was the only woman in her accounting classes, and one of the first women in public accounting in the late 1970s, where she learned how companies succeed and fail. [5:24] [5:51]From Talking Books to Rich Dad Poor DadSharon helped build a global company around the first talking children's books with sound strips, licensing with Disney, Warner Brothers, Sesame Street, and Marvel Comics to get kids excited about reading. [6:17] [6:35]After selling that company and moving to Arizona, her oldest son went to college, was lured into credit card offers with “free pizza” and “free t-shirts,” and ended up in serious debt—an experience that took him seven years to repair and ignited Sharon's lifelong commitment to financial literacy. [6:50] [7:12] [7:36]In December 1992, she dedicated the rest of her career to financial education, initially working with school systems. [7:56]Meeting Robert Kiyosaki & Building a Global BrandSharon's husband, an intellectual property attorney, introduced her to Robert Kiyosaki, who had created the board game CASHFLOW. [8:11] [8:33]At the first beta test, Sharon was the only player to get out of the “rat race,” and she loved how the game aligned with her teachings on investing, assets, and the difference between active and passive income. [8:33] [8:46]Drawing on her experience commercializing products, she helped Robert bring the game to market. When he wanted to price it at $200 in 1996, she suggested writing a brochure to explain his philosophy and justify the investment. [9:09] [9:21]That “brochure” became Rich Dad Poor Dad, which they co-wrote and never expected to become a standalone phenomenon; their company was originally branded Cashflow Technologies. [9:38] [9:54]Over a 10-year partnership, Sharon served as CEO, co-authored 15 books, created multiple games and infomercial products, and launched the Rich Dad Advisors series, helping build what became the world's largest personal finance brand in 110 countries and 51 languages. [9:54] [10:09] [10:28]Leaving Rich Dad & New Doors OpeningAfter a decade, Robert wanted to move into franchising, which Sharon felt was not a good model for franchisees; she chose to leave, emphasizing that sometimes you must close one door for others to open. [10:28] [10:41]Shortly after, she was appointed by President George W. Bush to the first President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, later serving under President Obama as well—an opportunity she believes she would not have had if she'd stayed at Rich Dad. [1:29] [10:52] [11:08]In March 2008, the Napoleon Hill Foundation invited her to help reinvigorate Hill's teachings, leading her into the world's largest personal development brand. [11:08]

We all carry the imprint of our earliest years. Childhood is brief, yet its impact is lifelong. Some parts of us were met with love while other parts were met with silence, criticism, or disapproval. Many of us still protect the parts of ourselves that once felt unsafe. As adults, we often fall into patterns that feel irrational or out of character – shutting down, lashing out, people-pleasing, or self-sabotaging. Beneath those reactions lies our inner child, a younger part of us still trying to get its needs met the only way it knows how. While we can't change what happened, we can change how it lives within us and impacts our lives today. In this episode of the podcast, Cornell trained holistic psychologist Nicole LePera will guide us through how we can meet our inner child to begin repairing our oldest wounds, and to question the stories we've long believed about who we have to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pre-Order new book, The Price of Becoming www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver My Guest: Dr. Nicole LePera is the creator of The Holistic Psychologist, a platform with over 12 million followers, and the author of three New York Times bestselling books, including her newest, Reparenting the Inner Child. Key Learnings: Nicole was good at everything, so struggling meant failure. Her family's message was clear: success in life meant financial security through academics or athletics. The implicit message: you're worthy when you're bringing home A's, when you're winning the softball game. She quickly learned to identify things she wasn't immediately good at and just not pursue them. She filtered life, staying on the path of comfort. Your childhood adaptations don't leave. Nicole calls it the inner child. It doesn't matter how old you are or how far beyond your childhood you think you've gotten. It impacts you in reactions, in identities, in your way of being. What was once your best attempt at safety, security, or connection still drives behavior today. Not all adaptations are problems. Many continue to benefit us. The question isn't whether the adaptation is good or bad. The question is: are you choosing it, or is it choosing you? Nicole's drive for achievement created opportunities. It led to massive impact. But she still has the overachiever who wants to blow past her limits and say yes when she's exhausted but means no.   The Holistic Psychologist started in 2018, and Nicole had no idea it would explode. She was living in Philadelphia, operating within a private practice model. Within the first year, people from around the world were resonating, joining, and interested in working with her in this new way. But at the beginning, even learning how to speak on camera was such a big challenge. Her partner would say, "Say what you said to me earlier," and Nicole's mind would go blank. Just putting a camera in front of her was near debilitating. Boundaries are about knowing who and when to take feedback from. Sometimes the feedback from a loved one, while uncomfortable, is helpful to hear. Other times, it's a helpful boundary where you're not opening yourself up to the opinion of someone who has a different vantage point or is speaking from their own projection. That's allowed Nicole to create safety in herself, confidence in herself, which translates to flow. Several years in, Nicole's dad sat front row at her book event, crying with pride. In the beginning, her dad and mom would ask, "Why do you have to use us as the example? Why do you have to share about our family?" Nicole would explain: " This is the only experience I can speak from, and our family's experience is so common. To see her dad, who came from a family largely shut down emotionally, crying in understanding and pride, was overwhelming and validating for why she does this work. At 13, Nicole was getting straight A's but unraveling on the inside. She was socially shy, struggled to order food at restaurants, and had very few friends. Then she discovered alcohol and pot made her feel comfortable. That anxiety she lived with suddenly felt freer. She would stumble through the living room at night, her parents already in bed, then wake up at 6:00 AM the next day, pitch a softball tournament, win it, and seemingly be fine. Her parents had no idea. She was very good at suppressing her emotions and coping. By contrast, on the surface, it seemed like she was doing well. They were a family who didn't really talk about emotions, so they had no indication. The drive itself isn't the problem. It's the energy that inspires action. Nicole's dad worked into the night to support the family. Her mom would say, "why not 100?" when Nicole brought home a 96. That translated into drive and ambition. That's not a problem. For a lot of us, it's the energy that inspires action and translates into impact. It can become a problem when we have no limits to our working, where we exhaust ourselves and burn out, where we don't feel worthy in moments of inaction or rest. The marker of a healthy relationship with drive is flexibility. When you're forced to stop because you're sick, exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed, or someone else needs you, can you be flexible enough to do that without feeling terrible about yourself? The ability to choose to say, "Okay, contextually speaking, I need to pause," and still feel okay about yourself, that's the marker.   Hold space for both: acknowledging harm and taking agency. Other people have contributed to our discomfort. Maybe parents didn't meet our needs. If we don't acknowledge that, we suppress. But we also can't stay stuck in anger and resentment. A true boundary isn't demanding that someone else be different. That's still giving away your agency. A true boundary is saying: you've hurt me, and I'm gonna take responsibility that I'm allowing it. I'm gonna show up differently now to limit the impact of what you're doing. Talking about trauma can keep it alive in your body. Trauma doesn't live in logic and understanding. It lives in your body. It lives in habits and reactions. Your mind is so powerful that you can think something and feel as if you're living it in that moment. If you're going week after week talking about all the things that are hurting you, you're continuing to keep that alive in your body. Holistic psychology bridges the gap between mind and body. Traditional psychology focused solely on the mind. The CBT model says if we think differently, we produce different feelings, then different actions. But Nicole was missing the body. Our nervous system, our earliest environments, neurobiologically created patterns wired into us. Science now shows we maintain the ability to change throughout our lives. Drop into your body. Where is your attention right now? Are you feeling your muscles, your heels impacting the earth, where you're sitting? Or are you so lost in thought you're disconnected? Jaw clenched? Fists clenched? Shoulders up to your ears? Holding your breath? Breathing short and quick from your chest? These are markers that your body is under stress right now. Once you have that information, make small shifts. Slow and deepen your breath. Elongate your exhale just a little longer than your inhale. If your movements are quick, slow them down. If you're holding tension, release it. Now you're regulating your body so you can show up differently. Meditation is just awareness. It's not sitting cross-legged trying to make your mind quiet. Life can be a meditative experience. Thoughts are helpful. They're where we create things, have insights. The goal isn't a blank, quiet mind. The goal is awareness. Nicole calls it her spaceship. Her protective habit for so long has been to dissociate, to disconnect. She pursued clinical psychology where she can live in her mind. When what she's feeling in her body is too uncomfortable, the quickest path out is to distract herself with someone else, with the next achievement. This work has made Nicole's relationships more real. More authentic. More grounded in vulnerability, messiness, emotion as opposed to curated versions of who she thinks she needs to be. What she's most familiar with is dealing with all her feelings alone. The Harvard study found one thing leads to a happy life: love. Ryan referenced the longitudinal Harvard study that has gone on for 90 years studying what leads to a happy life. At the end of the day, it's love. The ones who live the happiest, longest, most fruitful lives are surrounded by people they love and who love them.  What a gift it is to be loved for all of yourself, not just the perfect parts. When you can show someone all of yourself, your messiness, the things you hid and kept secret, and still be loved. The overachiever gets to show more parts of herself, and people don't abandon her. They stay. That's the love most of us are striving for. We are all a bunch of messy humans trying to figure it out as we go. Nicole's champagne moment a year from now: presence and beingness. Whatever is happening or not happening in her life, she's celebrating the celebration of that moment. Being alive. Feeling the gratitude, the joy. Not focusing on what was produced to give her the opportunity to celebrate, but being present to the life around her. The taste of the champagne, the humans surrounding her in that moment.  Reflection Questions Which childhood adaptations are still driving your behavior today? Are you choosing them, or are they choosing you? When was the last time you actually dropped into your body and checked: am I tense? Am I holding my breath? Am I stressed? Who in your life sees all of you, not just the polished version, and loves you anyway? More Learning #547: Dr. Michael Gervais - Stop Worrying About What People Think of You #140: Dr. Carol Dweck - The Power of a Growth Mindset #229: Dr. Henry Cloud - Be So Good They Can't Ignore You Podcast Chapters 00:00 Book Announcement  01:08 Show Intro and Guest Setup  02:36 Good at Everything: The Hidden Cost  06:47 When Therapy Stopped Working  09:32 How The Holistic Psychologist Started on Instagram  11:20 Purpose, Fame, and Setting Boundaries  15:06 How Her Family Reacted to the Spotlight  19:21 At 13: Straight A's and Self-Medicating  22:12 What Her Parents Missed  23:48 Drive vs. Worthiness: Where It Becomes a Problem  29:20 Why Flexibility Beats Rigidity  31:03 Agency vs. Blame in Therapy  31:57 When Therapy Becomes an Excuse  33:47 What a Real Boundary Actually Is  35:44 The "Bad Therapy" Debate  38:50 What Holistic Psychology Actually Means  41:35 Daily Body Practices, Not Retreats  44:06 How to Drop Into Your Body  46:38 Meditation Is Just Awareness  49:36 Why Vulnerability Makes Relationships Real  52:07 The Harvard Study: Love Is Everything  55:36 The Champagne Question: Being Present  57:33 EOPC  

This podcast episode of Next Level Healing features Dr. Tara Perry speaking with fitness industry expert Kevin Steel, PhD, about the transformative benefits of exercise for brain health, anti-aging, and overall well-being.Kevin Steel brings decades of experience in health and fitness, having completed multiple Ironman competitions and holding a PhD in exercise physiology with a subspecialty in nutrition. He spent his career working with everyone from corporate executives to athletes, eventually becoming director of education research and member services for the world's largest health club company. The conversation centers on Steel's assertion that exercise is like a miracle drug - "if science could put it inside a pill, people would be lined up around the block, willing to pay anything to get it". He emphasizes that only 7% of chronic diseases are genetic, meaning 93% are lifestyle-related and preventable. Key benefits of exercise discussed include:Brain Health: Regular exercise regenerates neurons and expands gray and white matter in the brain [13:52]. It stimulates brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which acts like "fertilizer for your brain" [15:32]. Exercise can reduce amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's and dementia [13:52].Mental Health: Steel references Dr. John Ratey's book "Spark," which demonstrated that exercise therapy can achieve the same or better results than pharmaceutical drugs for treating anxiety, depression, and stress [21:12] [21:38].Physical Health: Exercise improves cardiovascular function, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, and can even reverse type 2 diabetes when combined with healthy eating [18:58] [16:32] [18:01].Children's Health: A study in Naperville, Illinois showed that structured exercise programs eliminated ADHD symptoms in children, allowed them to go off medications like Ritalin, and dramatically improved academic test scores [23:05] [23:34] [23:44].Steel advocates for a whole food, plant-based diet, noting concerns about hormones and antibiotics in mass-produced animal products [34:11]. He emphasizes that exercise doesn't require expensive equipment - simple activities like walking 30 minutes daily cost nothing but provide significant health benefits [29:33].Despite these proven benefits, only 26% of American adults exercise regularly, and only 18-20% belong to health clubs [28:34]. Steel attributes this partly to doctors receiving little education about exercise science in medical school, leaving patients without specific guidance when told to "eat better and exercise" [30:53] [31:41].The episode concludes with Steel's contact information for those seeking more guidance: LinkedIn at Kevin D Steel PhD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindsteelephd and email at KDsteelphd@yahoo.comWork with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Dr. Hyla Cass, known as "the drug-free psychiatrist," reveals how nutrition and targeted amino acids can naturally heal depression, anxiety, and other brain imbalances without prescription medications. She shares powerful case studies and practical strategies for taking control of your mental health using the building blocks your brain needs to create its own feel-good chemicals.Resources: Dr. Cass' website - https:/cassmd.comFor more information on therapeutic use of amino acids for mental health, and training for professionals: https://aminoacidtherapy.com (Christina Veselak LMFT, CN) Further reading: Dr. Candace Pert: The Molecules of Emotion, the Science Behind Mind-Body MedicineJulia Ross: The Mood Cure, The Craving CureChristina Veselak: EAT!Hyla Cass: https://cassmd.com/my-books/  For more information on Balance Oil to counter inflammaging:  cassmd.com/zinzinoFree ebook: "Reclaim Your Brain”Here is a link for your own use:  https://cassmd.com/reclaim-your-brain-downloadEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

In this episode of the Next Level Healing Podcast, Dr. Tara Perry interviews Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist and NYT bestselling author, whose research specializes in understanding how our brain creates our perception of reality.In 2008, Dr. Jill gave a presentation about her experience with a stroke at the TED Conference in Monterey, CA, which was the first TED talk to ever go viral on the internet. TED and Dr. Jill became world-famous instantaneously, and that TED talk has now been viewed well over 30 million times.This episode is a must-listen. Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Dr. Chris Molda, a licensed chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, shares his remarkable journey from battling multiple chronic infections (black mold, COVID, parasites, Lyme) to discovering a groundbreaking healing protocol using phage therapy. After 20+ years in practice and struggling with complex health challenges in his own family, he found a simple yet powerful solution that's transforming how he treats chronic conditions.Dr. Chris Molda's Website: https://www.drmolda.comWork with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

PRE-ORDER the upcoming book now: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-bookLuis welcomes back Nicole LePera to the podcast to chat about her new book, "Reparenting the Inner Child." They discuss what it's like being real and messy in the public eye, and the role the fawn response plays in that experience. They explore how the inner child shows up in daily life, how tending to one's capacity expands the work outside of the session or practice space, and how to reparent without merging with the inner child and regressing. They also discuss humanizing others without bypassing themselves — or their own needs — in the process.You can order Nicole's book here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250393135/reparentingtheinnerchild/You can read more about, and register for, the Navigating ADHD, Freeze & Overwhelm 6-month program, here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-adhd You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/beans You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

What if the reason you feel stuck isn't about your job, your partner, or your motivation, but a wound you've been carrying since childhood? In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Nicole LePera — better known as “The Holistic Psychologist” and author of Reparenting the Inner Child — reveals why your adult patterns are NOT random…and why insight alone will never set you free. Dr. Nicole LePera breaks down the 9 different childhood wounds silently shaping your adult relationships, like: - If you couldn't trust a caregiver → why you're guarded, suspicious, and prone to self-sabotage - If you had too much responsibility → why you're a compulsive caretaker battling burnout and weak boundaries - If you were rejected → why perfectionism and people-pleasing became your survival strategy She also reveals: - Why “inner child work” feels like being pulled into an alternate timeline (how your nervous system literally drags you back into the past!) - Hidden damage of being a parentified child, and the burnout, resentment, and boundary struggles that follow you into adulthood - Shocking prevalence of sibling abuse, and how it fractures the inner child in ways most people never acknowledge - Real dangers of corporal punishment (& what it wires into a child's nervous system) - Why denying a child's emotional reality creates lifelong shame - Shame 101: What it actually is, how it's different from guilt, how it lives in the body - How unresolved emotions block your intuition and keep you from your life path Dr. LePera explains how childhood wounds don't just live in your memories — they live in your body. Chronic tension. Digestive issues. Hyper-independence. Emotional numbness. “Survival mode” that you thought was normal. (It's not.) We also unpack: - Can you truly heal if you can't reconcile with your parents? - How emotionally immature caregivers were shaped by their wounds - Why it's especially hard to admit you need inner child healing when you're a parent yourself - What people are getting completely wrong about boundary-setting - Delicate balance between honesty with kids & preserving parental authority - Why it's never too late to become the parent you didn't have - Shadow work: The unconscious forces driving your projections & sabotaging your relationships And maybe most importantly…How to have grace for yourself while making small, powerful shifts. Because healing isn't about blaming your parents. It's about reclaiming your power. It's about realizing survival mode was adaptive, but it doesn't have to be your forever state. If you've ever thought: “Why do I keep doing this?” “Why do I feel shame for no reason?” “Why can't I just change?” This conversation might be the missing piece. On the other side of this work? Clarity. Regulation. Authenticity. Hope. And proof that it's never too late to come home to yourself. Dr. Nicole LePera's latest book, REPARENTING THE INNER CHILD: The New Science of Our Oldest Wounds and How to Heal Them: ⁠https://theholisticpsychologist.com/books/reparenting-the-inner-child/⁠ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason you feel stuck isn't about your job, your partner, or your motivation, but a wound you've been carrying since childhood? In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Nicole LePera — better known as “The Holistic Psychologist” and author of Reparenting the Inner Child — reveals why your adult patterns are NOT random…and why insight alone will never set you free. Dr. Nicole LePera breaks down the 9 different childhood wounds silently shaping your adult relationships, like: - If you couldn't trust a caregiver → why you're guarded, suspicious, and prone to self-sabotage - If you had too much responsibility → why you're a compulsive caretaker battling burnout and weak boundaries - If you were rejected → why perfectionism and people-pleasing became your survival strategy She also reveals: - Why “inner child work” feels like being pulled into an alternate timeline (how your nervous system literally drags you back into the past!) - Hidden damage of being a parentified child, and the burnout, resentment, and boundary struggles that follow you into adulthood - Shocking prevalence of sibling abuse, and how it fractures the inner child in ways most people never acknowledge - Real dangers of corporal punishment (& what it wires into a child's nervous system) - Why denying a child's emotional reality creates lifelong shame - Shame 101: What it actually is, how it's different from guilt, how it lives in the body - How unresolved emotions block your intuition and keep you from your life path Dr. LePera explains how childhood wounds don't just live in your memories — they live in your body. Chronic tension. Digestive issues. Hyper-independence. Emotional numbness. “Survival mode” that you thought was normal. (It's not.) We also unpack: - Can you truly heal if you can't reconcile with your parents? - How emotionally immature caregivers were shaped by their wounds - Why it's especially hard to admit you need inner child healing when you're a parent yourself - What people are getting completely wrong about boundary-setting - Delicate balance between honesty with kids & preserving parental authority - Why it's never too late to become the parent you didn't have - Shadow work: The unconscious forces driving your projections & sabotaging your relationships And maybe most importantly…How to have grace for yourself while making small, powerful shifts. Because healing isn't about blaming your parents. It's about reclaiming your power. It's about realizing survival mode was adaptive, but it doesn't have to be your forever state. If you've ever thought: “Why do I keep doing this?” “Why do I feel shame for no reason?” “Why can't I just change?” This conversation might be the missing piece. On the other side of this work? Clarity. Regulation. Authenticity. Hope. And proof that it's never too late to come home to yourself. Dr. Nicole LePera's latest book, REPARENTING THE INNER CHILD: The New Science of Our Oldest Wounds and How to Heal Them: ⁠https://theholisticpsychologist.com/books/reparenting-the-inner-child/⁠ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the reason you feel stuck isn't about your job, your partner, or your motivation, but a wound you've been carrying since childhood? In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Nicole LePera — better known as “The Holistic Psychologist” and author of Reparenting the Inner Child — reveals why your adult patterns are NOT random…and why insight alone will never set you free. Dr. Nicole LePera breaks down the 9 different childhood wounds silently shaping your adult relationships, like: - If you couldn't trust a caregiver → why you're guarded, suspicious, and prone to self-sabotage - If you had too much responsibility → why you're a compulsive caretaker battling burnout and weak boundaries - If you were rejected → why perfectionism and people-pleasing became your survival strategy She also reveals: - Why “inner child work” feels like being pulled into an alternate timeline (how your nervous system literally drags you back into the past!) - Hidden damage of being a parentified child, and the burnout, resentment, and boundary struggles that follow you into adulthood - Shocking prevalence of sibling abuse, and how it fractures the inner child in ways most people never acknowledge - Real dangers of corporal punishment (& what it wires into a child's nervous system) - Why denying a child's emotional reality creates lifelong shame - Shame 101: What it actually is, how it's different from guilt, how it lives in the body - How unresolved emotions block your intuition and keep you from your life path Dr. LePera explains how childhood wounds don't just live in your memories — they live in your body. Chronic tension. Digestive issues. Hyper-independence. Emotional numbness. “Survival mode” that you thought was normal. (It's not.) We also unpack: - Can you truly heal if you can't reconcile with your parents? - How emotionally immature caregivers were shaped by their wounds - Why it's especially hard to admit you need inner child healing when you're a parent yourself - What people are getting completely wrong about boundary-setting - Delicate balance between honesty with kids & preserving parental authority - Why it's never too late to become the parent you didn't have - Shadow work: The unconscious forces driving your projections & sabotaging your relationships And maybe most importantly…How to have grace for yourself while making small, powerful shifts. Because healing isn't about blaming your parents. It's about reclaiming your power. It's about realizing survival mode was adaptive, but it doesn't have to be your forever state. If you've ever thought: “Why do I keep doing this?” “Why do I feel shame for no reason?” “Why can't I just change?” This conversation might be the missing piece. On the other side of this work? Clarity. Regulation. Authenticity. Hope. And proof that it's never too late to come home to yourself. Go to https://kachava.com and use the code BREAKDOWN for 15% off of your first order. Head to https://www.superpower.com  and use code BREAK at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Dr. Nicole LePera's latest book, REPARENTING THE INNER CHILD: The New Science of Our Oldest Wounds and How to Heal Them: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/books/reparenting-the-inner-child/ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Original music composed by Mossbridge Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason you feel stuck isn't about your job, your partner, or your motivation, but a wound you've been carrying since childhood? In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Nicole LePera — better known as “The Holistic Psychologist” and author of Reparenting the Inner Child — reveals why your adult patterns are NOT random…and why insight alone will never set you free. Dr. Nicole LePera breaks down the 9 different childhood wounds silently shaping your adult relationships, like: - If you couldn't trust a caregiver → why you're guarded, suspicious, and prone to self-sabotage - If you had too much responsibility → why you're a compulsive caretaker battling burnout and weak boundaries - If you were rejected → why perfectionism and people-pleasing became your survival strategy She also reveals: - Why “inner child work” feels like being pulled into an alternate timeline (how your nervous system literally drags you back into the past!) - Hidden damage of being a parentified child, and the burnout, resentment, and boundary struggles that follow you into adulthood - Shocking prevalence of sibling abuse, and how it fractures the inner child in ways most people never acknowledge - Real dangers of corporal punishment (& what it wires into a child's nervous system) - Why denying a child's emotional reality creates lifelong shame - Shame 101: What it actually is, how it's different from guilt, how it lives in the body - How unresolved emotions block your intuition and keep you from your life path Dr. LePera explains how childhood wounds don't just live in your memories — they live in your body. Chronic tension. Digestive issues. Hyper-independence. Emotional numbness. “Survival mode” that you thought was normal. (It's not.) We also unpack: - Can you truly heal if you can't reconcile with your parents? - How emotionally immature caregivers were shaped by their wounds - Why it's especially hard to admit you need inner child healing when you're a parent yourself - What people are getting completely wrong about boundary-setting - Delicate balance between honesty with kids & preserving parental authority - Why it's never too late to become the parent you didn't have - Shadow work: The unconscious forces driving your projections & sabotaging your relationships And maybe most importantly…How to have grace for yourself while making small, powerful shifts. Because healing isn't about blaming your parents. It's about reclaiming your power. It's about realizing survival mode was adaptive, but it doesn't have to be your forever state. If you've ever thought: “Why do I keep doing this?” “Why do I feel shame for no reason?” “Why can't I just change?” This conversation might be the missing piece. On the other side of this work? Clarity. Regulation. Authenticity. Hope. And proof that it's never too late to come home to yourself. Go to https://kachava.com and use the code BREAKDOWN for 15% off of your first order. Head to https://www.superpower.com  and use code BREAK at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Dr. Nicole LePera's latest book, REPARENTING THE INNER CHILD: The New Science of Our Oldest Wounds and How to Heal Them: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/books/reparenting-the-inner-child/ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Original music composed by Mossbridge Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the patterns holding you back aren't a character flaw — but a survival response your nervous system learned before you even had words for it? In this episode of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast, Kelly sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Nicole LePera — known to millions as The Holistic Psychologist — to explore her groundbreaking new book, Reparenting the Inner Child. Dr. Nicole has redefined how we think about healing by weaving together psychology, nervous system science, and the kind of honest self-awareness that creates real, lasting change. Together, they unpack why so many of us keep repeating emotional patterns even when we fully understand them intellectually — and why understanding alone is not enough. Dr. Nicole reveals how our earliest experiences wire our nervous system, shape the roles we play in relationships, and form the deep-seated beliefs we carry through life about our worth, safety, and belonging. You'll learn why your reactions aren't overreactions — they're echoes. The inner child isn't a metaphor. It's emotional memory stored in the body, running protective programs formed long before you had the capacity to choose differently. This episode also explores the profound link between childhood experiences and adult physical health, how modern life quietly overtaxes an already-stressed nervous system, and what it actually looks like to begin reparenting yourself with practical tools. If you've ever felt like you're doing the work but something still isn't shifting, this conversation is your next step. Key Moments You'll Love ✨:

"Trauma isn't just what happened to us. It's more so about the support we may or may not have had to navigate the emotional fallout of what happened." Nicole LePera, Ph.D., is the creator of the worldwide @theholisticpsychologist movement, and the author of multiple bestselling books including How to Do the Work and her newest, Reparenting the Inner Child. She was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and the New School for Social Research and studied at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. Her work has reached tens of millions of people on social media, who are waking up to the idea that healing doesn't happen in a therapist's office alone. 00:00 — How to recognize your inner child 04:05 — Redefining childhood trauma 06:09 — How parenting has shifted over time 10:00 — Safety as a foundation 14:30 — Why children internalize a parent's anger  18:10 — How ownership & awareness can lead to reparenting 20:21 — Epigenetics: when the trauma didn't start with you 22:55 — Why insight alone doesn't create change 24:19 — Embracing discomfort & developing resilience 26:01 — Navigating difficult relationships 29:53 — What acceptance actually looks like 37:03 –– Emotional dysregulation & numbness 40:16 — What you can do to start healing right now Find Nicole LePera on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/  Buy her book here: https://a.co/d/04SVp4tW We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dr. Tara Perry and Elena Sophia Ruiz, a human behavior and negotiation expert, as they explore the powerful world of subconscious transformation. Discover how accessing your blind spots through proven methodologies can create rapid shifts in your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, helping you move from where you are to where you want to be.Subscribe to Elena's Podcast, Intimate Conversations with Men: https://www.intimateconversationswithmen.comWork with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Join us for a transformative conversation with Dr. Tara Perry, who shares her remarkable journey from Hollywood talent agency to becoming a leading expert in subconscious healing. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Perry reveals how addressing emotional blocks at the subconscious level can create rapid, lasting changes in health, relationships, and success. Discover why traditional therapy sometimes falls short and how working with the mind that processes 40 million bits of information per second can unlock your true potential.This interview was originally aired on Brenda Mundt's Heartache, Health and Healing Podcast. Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Why do you overreact in relationships when the situation doesn't match the emotion? Sabrina sits down with Dr. Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist, to break down inner child wounds, how your nervous system stores childhood trauma before you have words to process it, and why certain dating triggers send you spiraling. They dive into emotional attunement, generational trauma, shame, and anxious attachment patterns. Dr. Nicole shares reparenting tools from her new book, Reparenting The Inner Child, including how to regulate your nervous system and stop self-abandoning in relationships. If you've ever said "I had a great childhood" but still struggle with dating anxiety or abandonment fears, this one's for you. If you're ready to slow down, trust your instincts, and break your old dating patterns, the Healthy Relationship Foundations Course walks you through it step-by-step  HERE! If you're serious about changing your dating patterns instead of repeating them, the Art of Going Slow course helps you unlearn urgency, regulate your nervous system, and build real connection without rushing, chasing, or abandoning yourself HERE! Get Ad free HERE!Want to work with Sabrina? HERE!Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show HERE!Don't forget to follow Sabrina and The Sabrina Zohar Show on Instagram and Sabrina on TikTok! Video now available on YOUTUBE! Please support our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp at betterhelp.com/sabrina Go to Quince.com/SABRINA for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. As an exclusive offer, my listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or shrimp in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/SABRINA ============================= Chapters: 0:00 Your Reaction Doesn't Match Reality 1:24 Meet Dr. Nicole LePera 3:16 What Is Your Inner Child 5:07 "I Had a Perfect Childhood" 10:00 How Your Nervous System Stores Trauma 14:02 Nature vs Nurture in Attachment 17:32 Body Signals of Inner Child Wounds 19:59 Why Dating Triggers Hit So Hard 23:47 Shame and Self-Sabotage in Love 29:19 Recognizing Triggers in Real Time 36:15 What Reparenting Looks Like 40:44 Nervous System Regulation Tools 46:03 Inner Child Patterns in Relationships 53:24 Healing Is Not a Destination Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Dana Cohen, functional MD and author of "Fuel Up," reveals why proper hydration goes far beyond drinking eight glasses of water a day. Discover how eating water-rich foods through blended meals can transform your energy, eliminate brain fog, and prevent chronic disease - often within just one day of implementation.Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Join Dr. Tara Perry and neurobiologist Leland Holgate for a deep dive into the revolutionary science of breathwork healing. Leland shares his incredible journey from being paralyzed twice to pursuing his PhD in neurochemistry, while revealing how strategic breathing practices can reverse autoimmune diseases, regenerate neurons, and even impact aging at the cellular level.Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Discover the powerful combination of breathwork and cold exposure therapy with Steven Roccazzella, Tennessee's only Wim Hof certified instructor. In this eye-opening conversation, Steven shares how these ancient practices helped him overcome PTSD, panic disorder, and depression, ultimately transforming his relationship with his body and mind. Learn practical techniques you can start using today to build resilience, reduce anxiety, and tap into your body's natural healing abilities.Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

If you've ever said, “I know my patterns — so why can't I change them?” the answer may not be in your mind, but in your body. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Dr. Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist, to explore how early experiences become your body's default state—shaping your stress response, your relationships, and your risk for chronic disease. Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. In this conversation, you'll learn: • How to recognize when your body is stuck in stress — even if your mind says you're “fine” • Why people-pleasing, overworking, or shutting down can become your default response • What simple daily practices can calm your nervous system and support long-term health • How creating safety in your body improves sleep, energy, and stress recovery When you create safety in your body, you don't just change your mood. You change your biology, your relationships, and your capacity to heal. Resources mentioned in this episode: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Questionnaire View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Pique, Timeline, PerfectAmino, Qualia, Paleovalley and BIOptimizers. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman. Receive 35% off  a subscription at timeline.com/drhyman. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Go to qualialife.com/hyman and use code HYMAN at checkout for an extra 15% off. Head to paleovalley.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. (0:00) Introduction and personal experiences with anxiety (0:23) Nicole LePera's background and the holistic psychology approach (1:10) Tools for nervous system regulation (3:19) Hyman's profound experience with Ibogaine and reparenting the inner child (6:33) LePera's journey and mind-body connection insights (9:32) Impact of childhood environments and ACES (13:20) Attachment disruption, generational trauma, and epigenetics (18:42) Understanding the inner child and adult behavior (22:13) Emotional regulation, parental modeling, and the role of shame (25:36) Reparenting, nervous system practices, and societal influences (29:21) Reframing mental health and attachment frameworks (37:38) The five developmental spheres (40:21) Creating safety and security in the body (43:48) Somatic therapy and stress management (50:00) Progress in habit formation and reconnecting with the authentic self (54:31) Purpose, fulfillment, and relational neuroplasticity (59:09) Dr. Nicole LePera's resources

Join Dr. Tara Perry as she interviews Shawn Leonard, an indigenous Mi'kmaq spirit talker and psychic medium whose extraordinary abilities were awakened by his father's sudden death at age 15. Sean shares his incredible journey from skeptical teenager to helping police solve crimes and connecting thousands with their departed loved ones through his profound spiritual gifts.Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Join Dr. Tara Perry and bestselling author Diana Pagano for a powerful live Q&A session exploring how successful people overcome fear to achieve extraordinary results. Diana shares her journey from humble beginnings to USA Today bestseller, revealing the mindset shifts and practical tools that transformed her relationship with fear from a paralyzing force into a driving motivation for success.Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!