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In this episode, Kristen talks with Amber Trejo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in complex trauma and CPTSD, about how complex childhood trauma can resurface in adult relationships and parenting, shaping attachment, emotional responses, and the healing journey. You'll Learn: How childhood trauma can shape adult relationships and attachment Why trauma responses can resurface when you get married or become a parent What spiritual bypassing is and how it can interfere with healing How reconnecting with your body and internal needs can support healing Why self-compassion, community, and repair are important in breaking the cycle of trauma Connect with Amber: www.theintegrativetraumatherapist.com When you purchase Amber Trejo's recommended books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:    1. What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma: https://amzn.to/4groOgh 2. Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma: https://amzn.to/3I0jpjB 3. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://amzn.to/47GBu0r 4. Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: https://amzn.to/47KHB3V   Subscribe HERE and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Kristen on Instagram   Kristen's TikTok   Have Kristen Speak at Your Event  Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.    

Allen hosts an episode of "Hope for the Agora" exploring the connection between faith, mental health, and neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change. He discussed how repeated thoughts and experiences form neural pathways, and how trauma can shape these patterns, referencing works by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Carolyn Leaf. Allen explained that while old pathways exist, new, healthier ones can be formed through deliberate practice and therapy, such as EMDR. He drew parallels between neuroscience and biblical teachings on transformation, citing scriptures that emphasize renewing the mind. Allen outlined practical steps for rewiring the mind, including identifying lies, comparing them with scripture, engaging the body, and inviting the Holy Spirit into the process. He concluded by affirming that change is possible through God's design and the work of the Holy Spirit.https://hopefortheagora.comhttps://agoranetworkministries.comKey References:Scientific- van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma.- Hebb, D. O. (1949). The Organization of Behavior.- Doidge, N. (2007). The Brain That Changes Itself.- Kolb, B., & Gibb, R. (2014). Brain plasticity and behaviour in the developing brain.- Merzenich, M. (2013). Soft-Wired.Christian / Neuroscience- Leaf, C. (2013). Switch On Your Brain.- Leaf, C. (2021). Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess.Scriptures:Romans 12:2Philippians 4:82 Corinthians 10:5Ephesians 4:22–24John 8:31–32Galatians 5:22–23Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV; often translated differently in modern versions)Isaiah 26:3Colossians 3:1–17Psalm 1:1–3

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/860 http://relay.fm/mpu/860 The Friday Incident with Merlin Mann 860 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." clean 5412 Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann Merlin's Triangulation Example Merlin's AI Language Usage Document Infuse - Video Player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac & Vision Relax with Coax Typora — simple yet powerful Markdown reader wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma — The Ezra Klein Show The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss When Breath Becomes Air

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/860 http://relay.fm/mpu/860 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." clean 5412 Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann Merlin's Triangulation Example Merlin's AI Language Usage Document Infuse - Video Player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac & Vision Relax with Coax Typora — simple yet powerful Markdown reader wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma — The Ezra Klein Show The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss When Breath Becomes Air

Your pelvic floor has a story long before pregnancy begins and understanding that story can make a world of difference throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Krystle, a women's health physical therapist, is talking all mamas through a comprehensive look at the pelvic floor, explaining how it changes throughout every stage of motherhood and why caring for it is essential long before and long after having a baby.Krystle begins by exploring the factors that can influence pelvic floor health even before pregnancy. She discusses how previous injuries, participation in high-impact athletics, and repetitive loading can increase the risk of pelvic floor dysfunction. She also highlights the powerful mind-body connection, explaining how stress, trauma, and emotions can be physically held within the body and contribute to pelvic floor tension and dysfunction. Understanding this history helps women better support their bodies before conception and throughout pregnancy.She also shares practical guidance for each stage of motherhood as Krystle explains the physical changes the pelvic floor experiences during pregnancy. She explains exercises, stretches, and strategies to help prepare for labor and delivery! Krystle has tangible tools for working with the pelvic floor during birth too, rather than against it. Once that baby is born, the focus shifts to postpartum recovery: how to restore strength, alignment, and function as the body heals. Krystle also addresses an often-overlooked topic of how pelvic floor health can impact intimacy and sexual function after childbirth and why healing is about much more than simply recovering from birth. Remember mamas, it's never too late to heal your pelvic floor. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, we would love it if you could share it to your Instagram stories and tag us @expectingandempowered. As we like to say, knowledge is power, and we just really want to give more people the information that they may need on their childbirth journey!Links & ResourcesThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of TraumaFind A Provider Near You!Expecting and Empowered App - Enter code 'PODCAST25' at checkout Expecting and Empowered WebsiteExpecting and Empowered InstagramThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

This podcast episode explores the pillar of emotional well-being. In this conversation, attorney Lee Robbins speaks with Dr. Tyra Moore about how to adopt the idea that emotional well-being is really a lifelong journey, not a destination. They discuss practical ways to apply emotional well-being in everyday life and explore the importance of addressing well-being at both the individual and systems levels, recognizing that many of the challenges attorneys face are deeply connected to the systems and environments we are part of.They also talk about normalizing the reality that many attorneys are operating under chronic stress and the importance of speaking more openly about that within the legal community. Part of emotional well-being is helping people realize they do not have to experience these struggles in isolation, that they are not alone, and that it is not a personal shortcoming to acknowledge that they are struggling. Emotional well-being is not separate from our careers, effectiveness, or success, but deeply connected to how we sustain ourselves and our work over time.Resources Mentioned:Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky with Connie BurkThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. The Happy Lawyer: Making a Good Life in the Law by Nancy Levit & Douglas O. LinderTo learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.

Something happens when we get older, it often happens subtly and without warning… one day, without meaning to, we put down the things that once made us feel alive. This happens because we have a lack of time or a shortage of funds, we convince ourselves that other things are more deserving of our attention. Life becomes a series of tasks to complete… work, bills, caretaking, responsibilities… wash, rinse, repeat. Our bodies and souls suffer from a life lived in our minds alone. It's time to rediscover the things that we once loved. We must pull the old passions out of the drawer, dust them off, and remember what it felt like to lose oneself to time and to truly be in flow. As we stroll through the forest, take a moment to reflect on the things you've left behind, it's time to reclaim them!What am I reading?A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang by Lee Onhwahttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780063468023The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van der Kolkhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780143127741https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?LABOUR by Paris Paloma Green Goddess Beans Ingredients:1 tsp olive oil 3 garlic cloves finely chopped or mashed to a paste2 cans of cannellini beans (14 oz cans) drained & rinsed1 bunch kale (12 oz bunch) leaves stripped & finely shredded2 cups vegetable stock 2 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme1 sprig of rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary1⁄2 tsp chilli flakes or to taste1 lemon zest & juicesalt & pepper, to taste1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese3⁄4 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative) Sourdough or ciabatta Instructions:Heat oil in a pan over medium-heat and sauté garlic.Add beans and kale and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove any liquid.Transfer half of the bean mixture and half of the stock to a blender and process until smooth.Stir thyme, rosemary, chili flakes and remaining stock through the skillet of beans.Return blended beans back to the skillet, add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.Stir in most of the cheese and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutesRemove from heat, mix in lemon juice and adjust seasoning. Swirl yogurt through so it is half mixed in.Top with remaining cheese, and serve with toasted bread.Green SmoothieIngredients:1 cup packed baby spinach½ cup unsweetened plain almond milk½ small very ripe banana¼ cup frozen mango chunks¼ cup frozen pineapple chunks½ tablespoon chia seedsInstructions:Combine 2 cups spinach, 1 cup almond milk, 1 banana, ½ cup frozen mango, ½ cup frozen pineapple and 1 tablespoon chia seeds in a blender; process until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a large glass and serve immediately.Support the show

I've been sitting on this episode for over a year, and I'm finally ready to share it with you. This one is deeply personal, and honestly, it took me this long to have all the pieces come together before I could record it. If you've ever carried guilt or shame about who you used to be, the choices you made, or the way you showed up in your business or relationships, this episode is for you. I'm opening up about a massive realization I had watching my mom's journey with dementia, and how it completely shifted the way I see guilt, shame, and what happens when we refuse to release them. I'm talking about the version of myself I built a successful business as, the pendulum swing I made when I didn't like what I saw, and the bag of guilt I picked up along the way that was literally showing up in my body. This isn't just about my story though. It's about the pattern I see so many of us fall into where we beat ourselves up for who we were instead of taking the lesson and moving forward. I'm sharing what finally clicked for me a few months ago that changed everything, and I'm extending an invitation to you that I hope helps you step into more freedom and abundance faster than it took me to get here! If you've been feeling called to the world of fashion but aren't sure how to turn that passion into a paycheck, I've created a path just for you. Whether you're at the very beginning and need the fundamentals in Stylist School, ready to build your legal and marketing foundation with Business of Style, or looking for high-level community and up-to-date industry guides in our membership, Stylist Society, there is a place for you here. I'm obsessed with helping you get there bigger and faster than I did, because your art is worthy of massive compensation! To find the right fit for your current business stage and join our community of stylists, visit katetaylorstylist.com to get started.  Before you go, if you feel moved by this episode, or are lit up and feel connected to what I share today, I want to hear from you! You can send a DM or tag us on Instagram, @katetaylorstylist, or contact us through our podcast website at www.thekatetaylorpodcast.com. We would also be so happy if you left us a review with your thoughts on Apple Podcasts - I read and cherish every single one! What We Cover In This Episode:  The shocking awareness I had about how I'd been measuring my self-worth [6:06] Why I had to put the big launches on pause and the message I was too stubborn to see until recently [7:37] The shamanic death I didn't know was coming when I came face to face with my ego [9:45] What happened when I swung the pendulum to the opposite extreme [12:06] The unexpected guilt I carried while navigating my mom's care [16:49] My epiphany and the realization I made about what happens when guilt and shame go unprocessed for decades [23:19] The surprising way I had become allergic to my own success and what I mean when I say this [31:55] A special invitation I have for you that will help you move forward into freedom [34:43]   Links & Resources: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.  

In this conversation, Dr. Michelle Weiner shares her evolution from chief resident in interventional pain medicine to pioneering integrative practitioner who treats chronic pain through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens. Double board-certified in Interventional Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine, and Rehabilitation, Dr. Weiner reveals why traditional procedure-focused approaches often fail chronic pain patients and how she discovered more effective ways to create lasting healing.Dr. Weiner's journey started with her background in nutritional science and athletics, leading her through physical medicine and rehabilitation before specializing in interventional pain. But day after day of performing procedures without truly connecting with patients left her frustrated and seeking deeper solutions. Her introduction to medical cannabis as chair of Florida's advisory committee opened her mind to personalized medicine and treating the whole person rather than just diagnosis codes.You'll hear about her unique approach to fibromyalgia, which she reframes as "central sensitization" to empower rather than limit patients. Dr. Weiner explains how trauma and adverse childhood experiences prime the nervous system for hyperreactivity, leading to chronic pain that becomes centrally mediated rather than structurally based. Her practice now integrates cannabis protocols, ketamine therapy, and comprehensive team-based care to address the root causes of both physical and emotional pain.Dr. Weiner also shares her personal ketamine experience during training, including a profound vision that later manifested in real life, demonstrating the spiritual dimension she now incorporates into treatment. You'll also hear practical insights about building an integrative practice, the importance of set and setting, and why true healing requires addressing the person with the diagnosis, not just the diagnosis itself.What You'll Learn in This Episode· Career transition insights - How Dr. Weiner evolved from high-volume interventional procedures to relationship-based integrative medicine and why she felt traditional approaches were "stringing patients along"· Central sensitization framework - Why she avoids the term "fibromyalgia" and instead explains central sensitization to empower patients and create hope rather than diagnostic limitations· Biopsychosocial-spiritual model - How incorporating the spiritual dimension creates awe-like effects and connections that traditional medicine misses, supported by neuroscience research· Medical cannabis integration - Her role on Florida's Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee and how cannabis opened conversations about personalized medicine and treating individual endocannabinoid systems· Trauma's role in chronic pain - How adverse childhood experiences and physical trauma prime the nervous system for hyperreactivity and chronic pain development· Practice building strategies - Practical advice about insurance credentialing, marketing to other providers, creating therapeutic environments, and building multidisciplinary teams· Set and setting importance - Why the physical environment, staff training, and patient preparation are crucial for maximizing ketamine therapy outcomes· Patient education approaches - How she explains that healing happens during the neuroplastic window after ketamine, not during the infusion itself, and why "more is not better"· Team-based care model - Working with coaches, therapists, and specialists trained in pain reprocessing therapy and somatic approaches to support comprehensive healingEpisode 57 show notes:00:00:00 - Teaser: Heart-Forward Medicine and True Passion 00:00:19 - Introduction and Dr. Weiner's Background Overview00:02:00 - Educational Journey: From Nutrition Science to Pain Medicine 00:05:13 - Colleague Reactions to Non-Traditional Approach00:08:37 - The Pivotal Moment: From Procedures to Purpose 00:11:04 - Cannabis Integration and Personalized Medicine Discovery 00:13:43 - Biopsychosocial Model and Pain Neuroscience Education 00:17:09 - Trauma Patterns and Chronic Pain Development 00:19:54 - Reframing Fibromyalgia as Central Sensitization 00:23:54 - Adding the Spiritual Dimension: Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model 00:29:07 - Personal Ketamine Experience and Training Story 00:34:22 - Practice Building: From Employee to Business Owner 00:38:18 - Set and Setting: Creating Therapeutic Environments 00:41:48 - Patient Misconceptions and Education Strategies00:47:08 - Rapid Fire Questions: 00:53:55 - Advice to 18-Year-Old Self00:55:34 - Final Thoughts: Pain Complexity and Nervous System Healing 00:56:32 - Contact Information and Practice Locations 00:57:29 - Ending and Show ResourcesConnect with Dr. Weiner at:Website: www.drmichelleweiner.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-weiner-do-mph-276b34b9Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmichelleweiner/

In today's conversation, we dive into the topic of intergenerational trauma with Mark Wolynn, the author of It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle. Mark is a leading expert in inherited family trauma and the director of The Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco, where he trains clinicians and works with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, panic disorders, obsessive thoughts, self-injury, chronic pain, and illness. Mark regularly leads workshops and trainings at hospitals, clinics, conferences, and educational centers across the globe. He has presented at institutions including the University of Pittsburgh, Western Psychiatric Institute, Kripalu, Omega Institute, New York Open Center, and the California Institute of Integral Studies. This discussion outlines: What inherited family trauma really is. The connection between epigenetics and trauma transmission across generations. How trauma work can help identify and heal deeply rooted emotional patterns. What "unconscious loyalty" means, and why we often repeat painful family dynamics without realizing it. Practical ways to begin breaking generational cycles and creating emotional resilience. Even patterns that feel intensely personal may have roots that extend far beyond your own experiences. This conversation explores how inherited emotional wounds can quietly shape relationships, behaviors, fears, and identity — often without us realizing it… Learn more about Mark: Mark Wolynn Official Website Buy It Didn't Start with You on Amazon 

How long can you carry something before it breaks you?And what do you do when God feels… silent?In this teaching on Psalm 13, John Ortberg walks us through one of the most honest prayers in Scripture: “How long, O Lord?”When pain lingers, when answers don't come, and when God feels distant, we face a choice. We can grumble—turning inward in bitterness and withdrawal—or we can groan—bringing our pain honestly before God.This Psalm shows us how to lament in a way that leads somewhere. Not by denying pain, but by bringing it fully into God's presence.If you're carrying something heavy right now—a relationship, anxiety, loss, or a long unanswered prayer—this teaching will help you turn that pain into prayer.

In this episode, we connect with Miguel Bautista to explore what it takes to recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. As the founder of CFS Recovery and an expert in nervous system regulation, Miguel is on a mission to make full recovery possible and accessible through a proven, step-by-step system built on science and lived experience… After becoming bedridden and hospitalized with CFS himself, Miguel refused to accept that recovery was out of reach. Through years of research, experimentation, and rebuilding his own health, he developed a practical framework that has now helped thousands overcome fatigue, regain energy, and reclaim their lives. Hit play to uncover: The most effective strategies for recovering from CFS. Why nervous system dysregulation may be the hidden driver behind symptoms. Where chronic fatigue symptoms really come from. How personality traits and stress patterns can impact recovery. The connection between Long COVID, fibromyalgia, and post-viral fatigue. Try the CFS Finding Genius Exclusive Recovery Stage Identifier and Personalized Recovery Report: https://cfsrecovery.co/genius

Are you an adult who felt "transparent" or invisible growing up?  Alicia Meneses Maples reveals the hidden impact of being a glass child and how to heal. In this episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, Shannon and Christine are joined by Alicia Meneses Maples, an international speaker, TEDx presenter, and expert on "glass children." Alicia shares her gripping story of survival after losing her parents' time and attention to the care of one brother with profound Autism and another with a terminal illness. Her work has been cited by NBC News, CNN, and over 40 major publications. We focus on the Emotional and Mental Wellness dimension, looking specifically at the results of being a glass child in adulthood. Alicia explains the reality of Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and discusses the critical lack of a formal diagnosis for childhood trauma in the US. Whether you are a glass child yourself or a high-needs family looking for ways to better support your children, this whole-self conversation provides the language and tools needed to move from survival to being truly seen. Women Connected in Wisdom is a community-driven podcast hosted by Christine and Shannon, where we explore the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to help you live a more balanced, purposeful life. Connect with Alicia Meneses Maples: Website: iseeglasschildren.com LinkedIn: aliciamenesesmaples Instagram: @aliciamenesesmaples

Explore the Complexities of Grief The emotional weight of grief often feels overwhelming, and yet, so few of us truly understand its many facets. What if your grief isn't just about death, but about regret, identity, and the unspoken expectations we carry? Join myself, your host Shay Cèna and Luke OLIViÉR as we explore our personal journeys through the complexities of grief. How it surfaces in different seasons, manifests in physical and emotional ways, and the importance of releasing control. This episode matters because grief isn't just an emotional state—it's a somatic, mental, and spiritual process that reshapes how we see ourselves and the world. You'll discover: - Different types of grief and their impact. - Why we must stop comparing grief and instead create space for every individual's journey. - Practical steps to seek community, therapy, and resources when grief feels unbearable. RESOURCES: Books Mentioned: - Anxious Grief: A Clinician's Guide to Supporting Grieving Clients Experiencing Anxiety, Panic, and Fear. By Claire Bidwell Smith - Grief is Love: Living with Loss. By Marisa Renee Lee - The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. By Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Listen to Podcast via audio platforms: https://linktr.ee/SheDiscovered EMAIL: SheDiscoveredPodcast@gmail.com IG: @shediscoveredpodcast

Listening to Your Inner ApplauseA job title can feel like a home until it disappears. Kelly Kirk sits down with Ashlei Rolloff, founder of Nerd Herd, to talk about what happens when your identity is wrapped up in achievement, and how to rebuild confidence, clarity, and joy when life forces a pivot.Ashlei shares her path from early marketing roots and self-taught design skills to becoming a corporate VP of marketing in a predominantly male HVAC industry, then stepping into full-time entrepreneurship. We dig into why niching down is a growth strategy, how specializing in B2B HVAC and the broader AEC space makes branding and lead generation sharper, and what “saying no” unlocks when you track what actually drives sales. We also get tactical about scaling with EOS Traction, peer groups as a true board of directors, time blocking for finance, and building an A-team of partners so you're not carrying every function alone.Motherhood brings the conversation to the heart: Ashlei opens up about infertility, IVF, mental health, and the courage it takes to choose a one-and-done family with peace. We talk about work-life integration for parents, the mental load, delegating at home (yes, even a house manager), and why healing work matters for leadership. Ashlei also shares how values, mindfulness, spirituality, and body-based tools like somatic experiencing can help you lead with more steadiness and less burnout.If this conversation helps you feel seen, subscribe, share it with a mompreneur friend, and leave a quick review so more women can find Reclaiming Your Hue.Resources Mentioned:Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take ActionThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of TraumaTraction: Get a Grip on Your BusinessEOS WebsiteConnect with Ashlei:LI: Ashlei RolloffIG: @ashleirolloffContact the Host, Kelly Kirk:Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow:The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits:Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue! 

What if prisons were trauma-informed? In this special series devoted to widening our circle of empathy for people who often feel marginalized or misunderstood, watch this thought-provoking episode featuring Fritzi Horstman, Founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project.Fritzi shares why she's on a mission to transform prisons into spaces of healing, accountability, and hope: After discovering she scored 8/10 on the Adverse Childhood Experiences scale, she realized nearly every criminal act of harm could be traced back to unaddressed trauma. She also discusses her film Step Inside the Circle, Trauma Talks, and the first-ever trauma-informed prison yard in California.Together, we discuss:Why unprocessed childhood trauma drives cycles of violence How emotional regulation and self-awareness can interrupt those cyclesEvidence that trauma-informed programs reduce violence inside prisons and in the communities that former prisons return toHow trauma-informed empathy turns shame into self-compassion and self-worthThis conversation invites us to imagine a world where healing is the foundation of criminal justice.00:00 Preview00:38 Introduction 02:32 About Fritzi Horstman04:32 Fritzi's backstory09:26 What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?16:11 The biggest myths about criminals and prisoners 21:29 What is the Compassion Prison Project?28:18 Why awareness is key to breaking cycles of violence31:26 What happens to a person's identity inside prison 36:05 The role of self-worth in breaking cycles of violence40:39 Why is community the most powerful antidote to trauma?43:39 What is the single most effective practice to end cycles of harm across generations?48:49 Veterans Behind Bars: a short film53:32 Role of empathy in transforming a broken prison system56:09 Fritzi Horstman's Purposeful Empathy storyCONNECT WITH FRITZI✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fritzi-horstman-47508735/✩ Instagram www.instagram.com/fritzihorstman/✩ Organization https://compassionprisonproject.org/✩ Donation Link https://compassionprisonproject.org/donate/FRITZI'S WORK✩ Step Inside the Circle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVxjuTkWQiE✩ Veterans Behind Bars https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33290463/✩ The Defiant Ones https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6958022/✩Trauma Talks https://thewisdomoftrauma.com/trauma-talks-compassionate-prisons/CONNECT WITH ANITA✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast✩ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.socialSHOW NOTES✩ The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing https://tinyurl.com/ymvwxeah ✩ What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180✩ Adverse Childhood Experience Framework https://compassionprisonproject.org/aces/✩ Above/Below the Line Behavior Model https://brenebrown.com/resources/above-below-the-line/✩ Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Ground-Lessons-Leadership-Tenacity/dp/1984855743✩ Prisons are a Public-Safety Hazard https://compassionprisonproject.org/prisons-are-a-public-safety-hazard/Video edited by Jad Misri, Green Horizon Studio

Today marks our 100th episode! I'm sharing the biggest lessons I've learned - personally and professionally - about health, hormones, and thriving after 40. This episode isn't about supplements or the best HRT protocol; it's about why midlife health requires a different approach - one that requires you to do less, not more. If you've felt confused or frustrated with your body in this season, this conversation will bring you clarity. In this episode, we cover: The hidden cost of overworking and over-functioning in midlife Why chronic stress and relationship dynamics affect physical symptoms How supplement stacking and excessive testing can distract from deeper work Why midlife health requires boundaries and nervous system support The shift from optimization to intention and why doing less often works better   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Midlife Energy, Mood & Metabolism Deep-Dive (ends March 31st) If you're dealing with sleep disruption, mood swings, low energy, or weight resistance but aren't looking for a full program, my Midlife Energy, Mood & Metabolism Deep-Dive was designed exactly for this. It's a lower-commitment way to understand what may be driving your symptoms and to get a personalized plan. 

After two decades as a pastor making $50K a year, Eileen Wilder woke up to a terrifying truth: she was meant for more. Her body was breaking down. Her joy was gone. Then she walked into a conference that changed everything. Within 18 months, she went from broke and overwhelmed to generating seven figures as a coach. In this episode, Eileen joins Ilana to share how she pivoted from ministry to million-dollar offers, how immersive events like LeapCon can fast-track your growth, and the powerful exercise that will help you package your expertise and charge your worth. Eileen Wilder is a bestselling author and high-ticket business coach helping individuals package their expertise into profitable high-ticket offers. As a keynote speaker, she has shared stages with leaders like Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, Ed Mylett, and Bishop T.D. Jakes, empowering others to build wealth, freedom, and impact. In this episode, Ilana and Eileen will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (04:06) Eileen's Journey from Pastor to Entrepreneur (07:35) Discovering Life Coaching at a Conference (14:01) The Life-Changing Impact of Events (16:17) How a “Janky” Video Took Her from $297 to $250K (18:35) Losing Her Mother and Finding Financial Power (24:00) From $50K Salary to Seven Figures in 18 Months (26:57) Practical Exercise for Commanding Premium Prices (35:22) $1 Million in a Day: The Power of High-Ticket Offers (40:12) Mastering the Art of Public Speaking (42:39) LeapCon 2026: A Transformational Experience (44:53) The Key to Pricing Your Services Eileen Wilder is a bestselling author, business growth consultant, and keynote speaker who helps entrepreneurs and creators turn their expertise into profitable high-ticket offers and virtual events. A former pastor of 20+ years, she transformed her fear of public speaking into a seven-figure speaking career and is now known as “The Queen of Stages.” Eileen has shared stages with leaders like Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, Ed Mylett, and Bishop T.D. Jakes, empowering others to build wealth, freedom, and impact. Connect with Eileen: Eileen's Website: https://eileenwilder.com Eileen's Instagram: instagram.com/eileenwild Resources Mentioned: Eileen's Book, Financially Free: How To Create Your Own Economy No Matter What's Going On In the World Around You: https://www.financiallyfreebook.com/ff-1 Eileen's Book, The Pivot Plan: End Emotional Exhaustion, Overcome Depression, Discover Your Strongest Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1943127719 The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127748 Leap Academy: LeapCon is the #1 Conference for Reinvention, Leadership & Career — a powerful 3‑day experience designed to help you unlock what's next in your career and life.

In today's conversation, we connect with Dr. Adi Jaffe, a #1 best-selling author and nationally recognized expert on transformation and communication – especially in times of deep crisis. As the author of groundbreaking works like The Abstinence Myth and Unhooked: Free Yourself from Addiction Forever, Dr. Jaffe's mission is both simple and radical: to help people overcome addiction and life challenges without shame, judgment, or rigid rules… Dr. Jaffe's work spans mental health, addiction, relationships, and professional identity, supporting individuals navigating personal, career, and emotional crises. He spent nearly a decade as a lecturer in UCLA's Psychology Department and served as Executive Director and Co-Founder of one of the country's most progressive mental health treatment centers before founding IGNTD. Through IGNTD, Dr. Jaffe is reshaping how we understand and address mental health by helping people move beyond shame, reconnect with purpose and joy, and build lives rooted in fulfillment — for themselves and those around them. This discussion outlines: How anxiety and mental health challenges have evolved in recent years. The psychological impact of technology on modern life. How to navigate conflict in healthier, more constructive ways, and how substances can interfere with that process. The importance of reframing the conventional ideals of addiction. Want to follow along with Dr. Jaffe and his work? Click here now!

Meet Dr. William Bruno, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 21 years of experience helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals while preserving their natural beauty. Practicing in both West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, Dr. Bruno blends exceptional surgical expertise with a deeply patient-centered philosophy that truly sets him apart. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Bruno is the author of The Modern Woman's Guide to Choosing a Plastic Surgeon: Breast, Body, Buttocks, a practical and empowering resource designed to help patients navigate the world of plastic surgery with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind. In this conversation, we explore: How aesthetic medicine intersects with longevity.  Functional applications for plastic surgery.  The ways that social media impacts modern beauty standards. The importance of having multiple consultations with different surgeons.  Dr. Bruno's fascination with medicine began early, inspired by both physicians and artists he admired as a child. After years in general surgery, he discovered the world of plastic surgery and was captivated by its unique blend of art and science. Since establishing his private practice in the Beverly Hills area in 2004, he has become a leading expert dedicated to helping individuals enhance their appearance while staying true to themselves. To learn more about Dr. Bruno and his work, visit his website or follow him on Instagram @williambrunomd.

What happens when an ER physician and a psychologist both hit burnout at the same time? In Dr. Jack Hay and Dr. Harry Pepper's case, they decided to build something different together.In this episode, Dr. Hay and Dr. Pepper share the real story behind opening Oberlin Ketamine Clinic in Ohio. Including their unique physician-psychologist partnership model, how they've made personalized music a core part of their ketamine therapy approach, and why they're so intentional about trauma-informed care.This isn't a polished success story. They walk us through their first-year challenges, the difference between integration coaching and traditional therapy (and why that distinction matters), and their philosophy of empowering patients to choose their own music playlists instead of prescribing one-size-fits-all soundtracks.What really stood out? How they've built their practice around their core values instead of just copying what other clinics are doing.What you'll gain

Is there a connection between trauma recovery and spiritual awakening? Dr. Arielle Schwartz believes there is — and with more than 20 years of experience working with both patients and therapeutic professionals, she has the expertise to back it up… Dr. Schwartz is a distinguished clinical psychologist and world-renowned author who has reshaped the landscape of trauma care. As the founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy®, she has built a thriving community of professionals dedicated to advancing mental healthcare and making healing resources accessible to all… Click play to discover: How trauma recovery can result in spiritual awakening and personal transformation. The vital role of the nervous system in healing, resilience, and emotional regulation. Practical somatic tools and mind–body practices for integrating trauma and restoring balance. Dr. Schwartz has authored several books on topics including trauma recovery, neuroscience, yoga therapy, and more. To this day, she continues to facilitate community-wide healing through professional consultation and public teachings in trauma recovery. Want to follow along with her important work? Visit her website to learn more!

In this episode, Kristen is joined by psychotherapist, clinical instructor, and author Leah Marone to explore the hidden patterns behind the urge to fix others' problems and how shifting from solving to supporting builds stronger relationships, healthier boundaries, and greater emotional balance. www.leahmarone.com www.serial-fixer.com When you purchase these books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you: Leah Marone's book: Serial Fixer: Break Free from the Habit of Solving Other People's Problems: https://amzn.to/3KLbebT Leah Marone's book recommendations: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed: https://amzn.to/4h7GT38 The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://amzn.to/48vhyOC Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself: https://amzn.to/3L9FXzf We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions: https://amzn.to/47powDu The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a new foreword and brand-new tools: https://amzn.to/3WBxY0t Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

For the British writer and cultural critic Olivia Laing, restoring and tending to their backyard garden has prompted complex questions of power, community, and mystery, concepts that they beautifully excavate in their latest book, the fascinating and mind-expanding The Garden Against Time: In Search of a Common Paradise. Whether in their nonfiction works, including the critically acclaimed The Lonely City (2016), their art and culture writing and criticism (2020's Funny Weather: ​​Art in an Emergency), or their novels (2018's Crudo and the forthcoming The Silver Book, out this November), Laing turns an incisive eye to examining what it will take for people—our “temporal selves,” as they put it—to forgo loneliness and isolation, reconnect with nature and one another, and flourish on a planet in crisis.On this episode, recorded in their apartment at the Barbican in London, Laing explores gardening and writing's symbiotic relationship; the act of rebelling against a reactive culture by embracing slowness; and the importance of imagining, in vivid detail, the kinds of utopias we could one day very well live in.Special thanks to our Season 12 presenting sponsor, Van Cleef & Arpels.Show notes:Olivia Laing[4:35] The Barbican[7:39] “The Garden Against Time” (2024)[7:53] Mark Rumary[9:08] Notcutts[14:08] “The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone” (2016)[16:07] Jhumpa Lahiri[18:41] Piet Oudolf[19:21] Middleton Place[19:21] The Sackler family[22:54] “Modern Nature” (1991)[24:07] “Paradise Lost” (1667)[25:40] “The Secret Garden” (1911)[25:40] “Tom's Midnight Garden” (1958)[29:29] “The Garden” (1681)[30:29] “Everybody: A Book About Freedom” (2021) [35:07] “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma” (2014)[39:57] David Wojnarowicz's "Magic Box"[39:57] Ana Mendieta[40:51] Agnes Martin[43:08] “Funny Weather: ​​Art in an Emergency” (2020) [45:29] “Crudo” (2018) [48:20] “A Dance to the Music of Time” (1951–1975) [50:29] “The Silver Book” (2025)[52:48] Federico Fellini[52:48] Pier Paolo Pasolini[55:17] “News from Nowhere” (1890) 

Jess Seitz, occupational therapist and vaginismus recovery specialist, of Pain-Free Intimacy joins us to talk about how wives can address sexual pain they currently have or may have in the future. Sponsor Better Help can match you to the right therapist for you. Get 10% off your first month with our discount code. Just head to https://betterhelp.com/4CW. From the Bible Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and I know this very well. Psalm 139:14 (HCSB) I remain confident of this:   I will see the goodness of the Lord   in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 (the verse J couldn't think of in the moment!) “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten—   the great locust and the young locust,   the other locusts and the locust swarm— my great army that I sent among you. You will have plenty to eat, until you are full,   and you will praise the name of the Lord your God,   who has worked wonders for you; never again will my people be shamed." Joel 2:25–26 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. Ephesians 5:31–32 Resources Jess's website, Pain-Free Intimacy Contact Jess for personal coaching Finding a Good Gynecologist - Hot, Holy & Humorous Foreplay – Webinar Shop for Lube at a Christian-based Marital Aid Store | Married Dance How Menopause Impacts Your Sex Life - Hot, Holy & Humorous Episode 118: Sex Is for You Too The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Episode 168: Learn About Your Body (Quickie) Episode 224: Integrating Body & Soul, with Francie Winslow When It Hurts: Maintaining Sexual Intimacy While Dealing with Pain | The Forgiven Wife Episode 177: Addressing Sexual Pain, with Debby Wade Is Sex for You Like Going to the Dentist? - Hot, Holy & Humorous Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives If you could, leave a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please also check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Amber Trejo, LMFT, who specializes in complex trauma and attachment, to explore how trauma weaves into relationships, parenting, and identity, and what real healing actually looks like.    www.theintegrativetraumatherapist.com   When you purchase Amber Trejo's recommended books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:    1. What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma: https://amzn.to/4groOgh 2. Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma: https://amzn.to/3I0jpjB 3. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://amzn.to/47GBu0r 4. Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: https://amzn.to/47KHB3V   Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.    

We've all had bad bosses.We might have even been one. At the very least, we've probably let people down who counted on us.We all carry burdens from our past that show up in how we lead. And we're all confronting systems that foster toxic workplace cultures where overwork and blurred boundaries are the norm, spaces that don't feel safe or generative, and where there is little to no accountability.The question we face is simple, but urgent: How do we want to lead?Our leadership can reinforce toxic systems and norms. Or we can learn to recognize our own burdens and do the work to become more aware, adaptable, and flexible. We can create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued, even when systems feel unstable or unfair.Because leading is about deciding, in every moment, whether we respond from our burdens or from our values. And my guest today helps us reflect on those choices and decide how we want to lead through her own lived experiences with bad bosses. Mita Mallick is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author who is on a mission to fix what's broken in our workplaces. She's a corporate change maker with a track record of transforming businesses and has had an extensive career as a marketing and human resources executive. Mallick is a highly sought-after speaker who has advised Fortune 500 companies and start-ups alike. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice and was named to the Thinkers 50 Radar List. She's a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Adweek, and Entrepreneur. Mallick has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, Forbes, Axios, Essence, Cosmopolitan Magazine and Business Insider.Listen to the full episode to hear:Three scenarios where leaders commonly shift into being bad bossesKey reasons why we tolerate bad bosses and what we can do to shift the cultureWhy Mita's 13 archetypal bad bosses persist in our workplacesWhy leaders have to invest time and connection in their team members if they want to retain themWhy another executive coaching program will not fix a truly bad bossThe number one skill leaders can focus on to become a better bossWhy corporate America needs more humility and vulnerabilityLearn more about Mita Mallick:WebsiteConnect on LinkedInReimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your WorkplaceThe Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad BossesLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:EP 102: Toxic Leadership: The True Cost of Workplace Trauma with Mita MallickGive and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, Adam GrantThe Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth, Amy C EdmondsonThe Normalization Of Corruption In Organizations, Blake E. Ashforth and Vikas AnandManaging to be ethical: Debunking five business ethics myths, Linda Klebe Treviño and Michael E. BrownExamining the Link Between Ethical Leadership and Employee Misconduct: The Mediating Role of Ethical Climate, David M. Mayer, Maribeth Kuenzi, Rebecca L. GreenbaumThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk M.D.The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe, Stephen W. PorgesPrimal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence, Prof Daniel Goleman PH D, Richard E Boyatzis, and Annie McKeePsychological Conditions of Personal Engagement and Disengagement at Work, William A. KahnEmotional Intelligence: Theory, Findings, and Implications, John D. Mayer, Peter Salovey, David R. CarusoWorking with Emotional Intelligence, Daniel GolemanThe 5Ds of Bystander Intervention - Right To BeEP 52: Charlie Gilkey: Leading With What Matters MostEP 85: Team Habits: Redefining Workplace Dynamics with Charlie GilkeyBig Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, Elizabeth GilbertThe Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears Into Your Leadership Superpower, Morra Aarons-MeleSia - UnstoppableThe SopranosBreaking BadFresh Off the BoatThe Fresh Prince of Bel Air

September 21 2025 marks the 4th year anniversary of the release of Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021). In this episode, I unpack key lessons that I've gained through my practice of centering prayer including some unexpected blessings.  If you haven't read Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life, you can buy it here: https://amzn.to/42u4PYo . Contact Brian: brian@brianrussellphd.com or www.brianrussellphd.com  Brian's Favorite Centering Prayer Resources: Murchadh O'Madagáin, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/46odtsE  Carl Arico, A Taste of Silence: Centering Prayer and the Contemplative Journey https://amzn.to/3VY1flC   Martin Laird, Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation https://amzn.to/4ptQ7L1   Rich Lewis, Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self through Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/4niMZjK  Cynthia Bourgeault, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/4nzs2Av  Other books that Brian mentioned: Cloud of Unknowing  https://amzn.to/47PjfGg  Pseudo-Dionysius, The Complete Works. https://amzn.to/3Itp69M  Bessel van Der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, Body in the Healing of Trauma https://amzn.to/3W1Acpu   Chuck DeGroat, Healing What's Within: Coming Home to Yourself—and to God—When You're Wounded, Weary, and Wandering https://amzn.to/4mnZ7P8   Brian's Other Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ   (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9   Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/   Work with Brian: Brian is available for personal coaching in the areas of spiritual growth, missional leadership and biblical/theological training. Brian is also available for virtual or in person speaking/teaching. He offers workshops and stand alone talks on contemplative spirituality as well as on a variety of books and topics relating to engaging Scripture for a life of mission, community and holiness. Amazon links are affiliate links. Without affecting the cost on your end, Amazon shares a small percentage of the profit with me if you purchase any product after following these links to Amazon. In other words, if you shop regularly on Amazon, you can support my work by clicking on any of the books I linked and then searching for whatever you want to purchase. Thanks for your support.

On this day of remembrance, we honor those lost and the lives forever changed by the events of 9/11. But beyond the history, there's something profound about how our bodies hold on to trauma—whether it's from a personal experience or a collective event that shook us all.

The connection between physical movement and mental clarity. Blending neuroscience, reflection unpacking how regular movement can reduce stress, improve focus, and reconnect us to ourselves.Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brainby Dr. John J. RateyThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Traumaby Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Stillness Is the Keyby Ryan Holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we head into Labor Day weekend, I'm flexing one of my superpowers: organizing information.   In this episode of The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast, I share the story behind my book binder — a simple but powerful system that helps me keep track of dozens of book recommendations and the 20–30 books I read each year. You'll hear how I went from barely finding time to read as a busy mom to becoming an audiobook enthusiast with a binder full of possibilities.   I'll also share 26 books currently on my “to be read” list (plus the Spy School series I'm enjoying with my son Kraig). Maybe you'll discover your next great read from this podcast episode!   Even if books aren't your thing, you'll walk away with this takeaway: what makes you weird might actually be your superpower. For me, it's organizing information. For you, it could be something else entirely — and when you embrace it, life gets easier, less stressful, and more fun. You just might help other people too!  

In this very special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna welcome Kelly Kapic. His work on human limits was part of the inspiration for this Can't Do It All season. In this episode, you will learn how God-given limits are not only not sin, they are blessings, God's good plan for our flourishing. Kelly touches on humility, academics, faithfulness, and hard work. In addition to being a husband and father, Kelly is a professor of theological studies at Covenant College, and the author of more than 15 books, including Christianity Today book award winner You're Only Human, and most recently, a devotional called You Were Never Meant to Do It All: A 40-Day Devotional on the Goodness of Being Human. Kelly is already a friend of the ministry, having been a main speaker at our 2023 conference in Franklin, TN.  The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der KolkFollow us @rootedministry!Please rate and review the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

Tara Buchanan of the Behind Our Smiles marriage podcast joins us to talk about the impact of childhood trauma—big T and little t—on sex in marriage and how to help your husband heal. Sponsor Better Help can help you connect with the right therapist. Use our special link and get 10% off your first month: https://www.betterhelp.com/4cw From the Bible The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. Psalm 27:10 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. Matthew 9:35 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 Resources Behind Our Smiles marriage podcast Behind Our Smiles website Episode 216: When She Wants Sex More - Sex Chat for Christian Wives w/Tara's first appearance on our show! Overcoming Childhood Sexual Abuse: One Powerful Story - Hot, Holy & Humorous How We Love: Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage by Milan and Kay Yerkovich Episode 122: Self-Care for Wives Strong Wives - Bonny's coaching site The Higher Desire Wife: Understanding and Help for Christian Women Navigating Mismatched Sex Drives by J. Parker Sensate Focus Therapy | Cornell Health Everything You Need to Know About Sensate Focus Touch by Linda Weiner, LCSW | YouTube Couples Recovery and FANOS Check-in - Bethesda Workshops The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk MD Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay Stringer Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror by Judith L. Herman MD Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives If you could, leave a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please also check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak meet with Dr. Eve Hanks, the founder of MI:RNA Diagnostics to chat about her remarkable journey from clinical veterinary practice to becoming the CEO of a pioneering diagnostics company. Eve shares how her background in immunology led to the creation of an AI-powered platform that uses microRNA to detect disease earlier than ever before. You`ll discover how predictive diagnostics can improve clinical decision-making, reduce uncertainty, and support personalized care for both pets and production animals.   Learn more about MI:RNA Diagnostics. Dr. Hanks recommends “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is joined by Bedros Keuilian to explore the concept of masculinity and what it truly means to be a masculine man. Bedros shares his philosophy of being both a "savage and a servant," highlighting the balance between strength, protection, and vulnerability in manhood. The discussion covers the importance of respect in relationships, the value of vulnerability for men, and the ways parents—especially fathers—can guide their sons through rites of passage into adulthood. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 – Defining Masculinity 00:04 – Savage and Servant Duality 03:59 – Respect vs. Love in Men 06:37 – Signs of Lost Respect 07:49 – Fatherhood and Rite of Passage 10:19 – Teaching Values to Sons and Daughters 13:30 – Raising Assets, Not Liabilities Books metioned in the podcast: Man Up: How to Cut the Bullsh!t and Kick @ss in Business (and in Life) https://amzn.to/3WF0rTy The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma  https://amzn.to/4hCwNGt Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood https://amzn.to/42H5erp The Way of Men https://amzn.to/4aLvmnc Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You think you're parenting with one mind.You're not.There's the mind that reads the books and makes the plans. And there's the other mind—the one running the show when your kid does that thing that makes your jaw clench and chest tighten.Kirby Fling sees this clearly. His Two-Mind Method helps you understand the two versions of yourself that show up every day. The one that wants to be patient. And the one that actually is patient.The difference? That's where attachment gets stronger. Where families find their rhythm. Where the hard moments become growth moments.Something clicked while listening?We'd love to talk with you if you want to dig deeper into your family's specific situation. If you're ready to stop guessing and start knowing what works, it might be worth a conversation. Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-326About Randi RubensteinRandi Rubenstein coaches parents raising strong-willed kids. Randi searched endlessly to find the magical resource that would help her own highly sensitive, strong-willed child. (He's now in his 20's, healthy and happy-ish:). She's been passionate about helping other “cycle-breaker” parents like herself for almost two decades.Randi's Web and Social LinksWebsite: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Kirby FlingKirby is the creator of the Two Mind Method, a practical, heart-centered approach to healing attachment wounds and reshaping nervous system patterns. Drawing on years of deep personal research, lived experience, and work with clients, Kirby specializes in helping people build healthier relationships with themselves and others. His work is grounded, accessible, and refreshingly real, offering tools that truly work in the messiness of real life. Kirby brings a unique blend of neurophysiology, trauma awareness, and emotional attunement to the table, empowering people to transform their inner world and their closest connections.Kirby's Web and Social LinksWebsite: https://TwoMindMethod.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoMindMethodInstagram: https://instagram.com/TwoMindMethodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twomindmethodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwoMindMethodResources Discussed/LinksThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 Attachment Disturbances in Adults: Treatment for Comprehensive Repairby Daniel P. Brown PhD and David S. Elliott PhD https://www.amazon.com/Attachment-Disturbances-Adults-Treatment-Comprehensive/dp/0393711528/ Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/Live assessment:

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is joined by Bedros Keuilian for a candid discussion about the keys to optimizing life, particularly for men. The conversation covers foundational choices such as selecting the right partner, the pitfalls of seeking validation from others, and the importance of financial independence. Bedros shares personal stories of overcoming challenges, the value of self-development, and how healing from past wounds enables healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Introduction00:05 Three things men should avoid04:50 Financial habits and success07:33 Choosing the right partner09:09 Relationship red flags13:17 Communication and expectations17:35 Healing and self-improvement24:19 Balancing work and relationships Books metioned in the podcast: Man Up: How to Cut the Bullsh!t and Kick @ss in Business (and in Life) https://amzn.to/3WF0rTy The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma  https://amzn.to/4hCwNGt Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood https://amzn.to/42H5erp The Way of Men https://amzn.to/4aLvmnc Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and wellness expert Alisa Keeton  talks about how to manage stress and how to integrate joy and rest and adventure when life isn't going as you wish. Alisa's book is “The Body Revelation: Physical and Spiritual Practices to Metabolize Pain, Banish Shame, and Connect to God with Your Whole Self.” Need a joy bomb? Follow Alisa on Instagram here Alisa mentioned "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's 90 second rule Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

What if your earliest relationships are still shaping your faith today? With this in mind, Steve Cuss sits down with Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw to explore how attachment theory influences our connection to ourselves, others, and God. From insecure attachment styles and coping mechanisms to trauma, church culture, and spiritual growth, Steve and the Holsclaws dive deep into the psychology behind our relational patterns—and how self-awareness and God's love can lead to healing. Listen and join Steve as you navigate closeness or independence, maybe even rethink your faith journey. Resources mentioned in this episode include: The Pool of Siloam, Where Jesus Healed the Blind Man Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw's Center for Embodied Faith Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw's Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma Sign up for Steve's Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive:  Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we tackle the challenging but vital question: How can we support nervous system regulation when someone isn't in a safe environment? Drawing from Deb Dana's Polyvagal Theory expertise and current research, we explore practical strategies for both practitioners and individuals navigating unsafe circumstances.In this episode you'll learn:How to identify small touch points that can activate brief ventral vagal statesSpecific techniques practitioners & individuals can use to support clients/themselves in unsafe environmentsMicro-practices for self-regulation during ongoing stress or threatThree Takeaways:Even in unsafe environments, small "safety or regulating anchors" (objects, memories, connections) can provide crucial moments of regulation. The goal isn't permanent regulation in unsafe circumstances, but creating brief reminders that another state exists.Oftentimes the first step in healing is acknowledging the reality of one's situation, not minimizing or denying it. Whether you're a practitioner or the individual going through it, remember that your struggle makes sense, your survival responses make sense.Recognizing and savoring these micro-moments of "safe enough" builds neural pathways that support resilience over time.Resources/Citations:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233"Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection" by Deb Dana"Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory" by Deb DanaLevine, P. A. (1997). Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma. North Atlantic Books.Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Viking.Kearney, D. J., McDermott, K., Malte, C., Martinez, M., & Simpson, T. L. (2012). Association of participation in a mindfulness program with measures of PTSD, depression and quality of life in a veteran sample. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 68(1), 101-116.Price, M., Spinazzola, J., Musicaro, R., Turner, J., Suvak, M., Emerson, D., & van der Kolk, B. (2017). Effectiveness of an 8-week yoga program for women with chronic PTSD. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 30(2), 173-180.West, J., Liang, B., & Spinazzola, J. (2017). Trauma sensitive yoga as a complementary treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: A qualitative descriptive analysis. International Journal of Stress Management, 24(2), 173–195.Brom, D., Stokar, Y., Lawi, C., Nuriel-Porat, V., Ziv, Y., Lerner, K., & Ross, G. (2017). Somatic Experiencing for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Outcome Study. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 30(3), 304-312.Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218–226.Perry, B. D. (2006). The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics: Applying principles of neuroscience to clinical work with traumatized and maltreated children. In N. B. Webb (Ed.), Working with traumatized youth in child welfare (pp. 27–52). The Guilford Press.Website: https://www.riseaswe.com/podcastEmail: amanda@riseaswe.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaontherise/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandaontherise

On this episode: Aaron moves to the dam lake. Nate recommends bbq. Also this week, Nate and Aaron talk to Lorne Williams. Lorne is a middle child who lives in the bigger city of Appleton, WS. He hosts the Friday Morning Studs Samson Society meeting. He shares how his epileptic mom died when he was a kid, his dad was an alcoholic, and his sibling who had developmental disabilities, led to where he is today. His escape to comic books were a gateway to when he found his dad's soft-core porn stash which later led to deeper acting out. Lorne also shares how community, a safe space to share his story, and disclosure to his wife were all stepping stones to his healing journey.Books: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the healing of Trauma Facing the Shadows: Starting Sexual and Relationship RecoveryJune 6-8, 2025 Samson Canadian Retreat Sept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor: Life Works CounselingIf you have thoughts or questions and you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society.For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. Support for the women in our lives who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com.The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.   Samson House Store Samson Canadian Retreat — Samson House Store J oin us at the Wesley Acres Retreat Centre & Campground from June 6-8, 2025 , for a weekend of growth, reflection, and community. This retreat is designed for men looking to strengthen their faith and recovery journey and connect with like-minded individuals in a beautiful natural setting.     Samson House Store Samson European Retreat: RAV 47 — Samson House Store 38 hours + 5 meals + 3 Samson meetings + 1 mountain ascent = 47 lives changed forever     Samson House Store 2025 Samson Summit — Samson House Store Join us for an unforgettable weekend to explore your story, deepen your relationships, and live out your story as fully as God intended. When: November 7-9, 2025 Where: Camp Glorieta , a 2,400-acre campus located about 15 miles southeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico Lodging Options available.

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is joined by entrepreneur and fitness expert Bedros Keuilian for an in-depth conversation about leveraging adversity to achieve success in life and business. Bedros shares his powerful personal story of immigrating to the US, enduring poverty and abuse, and transforming those hardships into strengths that fueled his journey to building a $200 million business empire. Together, they explore the mental and emotional muscles built through overcoming challenges, the significance of physical fitness beyond aesthetics, and the process of healing from past traumas. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:46 Overcoming Adversity 00:08:38 Building Resilience in Children 00:12:31 Healing from Childhood Abuse 00:32:33 Physical Fitness Transformation 00:37:17 Confidence and Relationships 00:47:42 Avoiding Life Ruining Mistakes 00:55:21 Choosing the Right Partner 01:23:04 Fatherhood and Raising Sons 01:30:38 Entrepreneurship Challenges Books metioned in the podcast: Man Up: How to Cut the Bullsh!t and Kick @ss in Business (and in Life) https://amzn.to/3WF0rTy The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma  https://amzn.to/4hCwNGt Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood https://amzn.to/42H5erp The Way of Men https://amzn.to/4aLvmnc Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenn Schmidt from Intimate Covenant joins us to overcoming sexual abuse and building a healthy, intimate sex life with your husband. NOTE: J totally got the episode number wrong! Not the first time she's been wrong. ~wink~ Sponsor Visit Better Help to get matched with a therapist who shares your values and can address your issues. Use code 4CW to get 10% off your first month. From the Bible Praise the Lord, my soul,     and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins     and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit     and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things     so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.The Lord works righteousness     and justice for all the oppressed. Psalm 103:2-6 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?”“Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me.”Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. John 5:2-9a For your Maker is your husband— the Lord Almighty is his name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. Isaiah 54:5 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Resources Intimate Covenant Podcast Intimate Covenant Retreat Trapped by Trauma | The Forgiven Wife Mending the Remnants of Brokenness | The Forgiven Wife For My Sister Sexual Assault Survivors | The Forgiven Wife Your Wife Has Been Sexually Harassed - Hot, Holy & Humorous Episode 64: Healing from Sexual Abuse, with Mary DeMuth - Sex Chat for Christian Wives My Larry Nassar Testimony Went Viral. But There's More to the Gospel Than Forgiveness. - Christianity Today Triggers: What They Are, How They Form, and What to Do Box Breathing for Stress - CHI Health About EMDR Therapy - EMDR International Association The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Is Your Wife a Survivor? - Knowing Her Sexually Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! If you could, we'd appreciate you leaving a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please be sure to check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker

In the wake of updates to Child Safety Standards emerging from Australia's Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, Mirriam Francis wrote to Victoria's Commission for Children and Young People outlining the ways in which she sees Scientology teachings and practices to be violating these standards. While concepts of religious freedom and choice can muddy the waters of certain discussions around coercive organisations, Mirriam sees the regulations and laws to protect children as a key lens through which such practices need to be viewed and pursued. She speaks from personal experience that spans three countries.Links:Child Safe Standards — Commission for Children and Young People Victoria (you can raise a concern here); Queensland Family & Child Commission (you can raise a concern here)Child Safe Scheme — NSW Office of the Children's Guardian (you can raise a concern here)Australian Child Safe Standards – A State By State Guide 2024 — Safe Space LegalRage Against the Dark Arts — Mirriam Francis' SubstackThetans in Young Bodies — Season 2, Episode 1 of Leah Remini's Scientology and the Aftermath in which Mirriam Francis featuresReport of the Board of Enquiry into Scientology — by Kevin Victor Anderson, Q.C., the State of Victoria, Australia, 1965The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma — by Bessel van der Kolk, Penguin, 2015Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice — by Judith Lewis Herman, Basic Books, 2023Dianetics excerpt re: 7-year-old child responding to kiss from adult maleA Children of God message to members mentioning their "friends in Scientology"Introduction to Scientology Ethics High CrimesYou can support us on Patreon. Sarah's book Do As I Say is available on audiobook. Subscribe and support the production of this independent podcast, and you can access early + ad-free episodes at https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is a licensed clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and internationally-recognized expert on anxiety and trauma, and the neuroscience of mental health.Trauma Treatment Toolbox: 165 Brain-Changing Tips, Tools & Handouts to Move Therapy Forward Jennifer completed her doctoral training at the Stanford University School of Medicine, the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, and the National Center for PTSD. Additionally, she holds a master's degree in affective neuroscience from Stanford University.Dr. Sweeton offers psychological services to clients in Oklahoma, Kansas, and internationally, and is a sought-after trauma and neuroscience expert who has trained more than 10,000 mental health professionals in her workshops.In This EpisodeJennifer's websiteTrauma Treatment Toolbox: 165 Brain-Changing Tips, Tools & Handouts to Move Therapy Forward, Jennifer Sweeton, PhDThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk, MDLove's Executioner: & Other Tales of Psychotherapy, Irvin D. Yalom---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other newBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Suzanne O'Sullivan is a neurologist who sees many patients with psychosomatic disorders. Their symptoms may be psychological in origin, but their pain is real and physical — and the way we practice medicine, she argues, is making those and other health problems worse. SOURCES:Suzanne O'Sullivan, neurologist and author of The Age of Diagnosis How Our Obsession with Medical Labels Is Making Us Sicker. RESOURCES:The Age of Diagnosis: How Our Obsession with Medical Labels Is Making Us Sicker, by Suzanne O'Sullivan (2025)."Associations of Depression, Anxiety, Worry, Perceived Stress, and Loneliness Prior to Infection With Risk of Post-COVID-19 Conditions," by Siwen Wang, Luwei Quan, Jorge Chavarro, Natalie Slopen, Laura Kubzansky, Karestan Koenen, Jae Hee Kang, Marc G. Weisskopf, Westyn Branch-Elliman, and Andrea Roberts (JAMA Psychiatry, 2022)."How beliefs about coronavirus disease (COVID) influence COVID-like symptoms? – A longitudinal study." by Liron Rozenkrantz, Tobias Kube, Michael H Bernstein, and John D.E. Gabrieli (Health Psychology, 2022)."Risk factors for worsening of somatic symptom burden in a prospective cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic," by Petra Engelmann, Bernd Löwe, Thomas Theo Brehm, Angelika Weigel, Felix Ullrich, Marylyn Addo, Julian Schulze Zur Wiesch, Ansgar Lohse, and Anne Toussaint (Frontier Psychology, 2022).The Sleeping Beauties: And Other Stories of Mystery Illness, by Suzanne O'Sullivan (2021).Brainstorm: Detective Stories from the World of Neurology, by Suzanne O'Sullivan (2018)."The Trauma of Facing Deportation," by Rachel Aviv (The New Yorker, 2017).It's All in Your Head: True Stories of Imaginary Illness, by Suzanne O'Sullivan (2015).The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk (2014)."Explaining the Rise in Youth Suicide," by David Cutler, Edward Glaeser,and Karen Norberg (National Bureau of Economic Research, 2001). EXTRAS:Counted Out, documentary (2024)."Bringing Data to Life," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023)."Adding Ten Healthy Years to Your Life," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023)."America's Math Curriculum Doesn't Add Up," by Freakonomics Radio (2019).Race to Nowhere, documentary (2010).Data Science for Everyone.

Please join us for our monthly episode where we share stories, questions, and experiences from listeners in our Enlightened Empaths Community! If you would like to share, please send us an email: enlightenedempaths@gmail.com Books Mentioned in this Episode The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der […]

Bessel van der Kolk, legendary trauma expert and author of The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma reveals a revolutionary approach to healing trauma. Discover how trauma profoundly impacts the brain and body, making growth difficult by trapping us in past experiences. Explore potent mind-body practices like yoga, dance, and psychedelics that can unlock trauma's grip by igniting collective joy, self-compassion, and an expansive perspective on our vast human potential. Gain life-changing insights to feel truly alive again.You can find Bessel at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Ellen Hendrikson about social anxiety.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.