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Ruthie Lindsey joins us for a powerful and tender conversation about healing, self-compassion, and what it truly means to love yourself. As a speaker and author, Ruthie shares her journey of navigating chronic pain, deep grief, and religious trauma. Her story reminds us that even in the most painful chapters of life, there is beauty to be found—and that healing is possible when we learn to come home to ourselves.In this episode, you'll hear:How Ruthie “came back to life” after both physical and emotional traumaThe ongoing journey of processing grief, including the loss of her father and how it shaped her healingThe challenges of living with chronic pain while still choosing to love your bodyWhat “embodied healing” means and feels likeEmbodiment practices that help you process and release traumaHow religious trauma shapes our relationship with ourselves and how to rediscover spirituality on your own termsWhat it looks like to reparent yourself and love yourself through the processThis episode is especially meaningful for women who are on a healing journey whether it's navigating grief, mental health, faith shifts, body image struggles, or simply trying to feel more comfortable in your body. Ruthie offers a compassionate reminder that you don't need to be “fixed” to be worthy. You just need to show up with presence, honesty, and a willingness to love yourself as you are. You are enough.Follow Ruthie on Instagram: @ruthielindsey Check out her upcoming workshops and retreats.If this episode resonates with you, screenshot and share it on social media! Tag @maryspodcast and @ruthielindsey so we can thank you for spreading the love.Mentioned in this episode:Watch the toddler video we talked about
In this episode of Psych for Life, I welcome back psychologist and one of Australia's most expert leaders and trainers in bullying, Evelyn Field OAM. Evelyn has spent over forty years helping students and adults develop social survival skills to manage school and workplace bullying.Listen in to our insighful conversation about workplace bullying to learn -What is workplace bullying?Why the gap between school and workplace bullying is getting smallerThe impacts of bullying as a workplace injury and traumaThe difference between overt and covert bullyingWhy poor management is the main causeSolutions for managing workplace bullyingAnd so much more. If you would like to connect with Evelyn or access her resources see the links below:www.bullying.com.auTreatment, training, keynotes/ Books:Bully Blocking at WorkStrategies for Surviving Bullying at WorkHarry the Bully BlockerFACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/evelynfield11INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/Harrythebullyblocker/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-m-field-oam-faps-4560aa18/Liked this topic? Grab a copy of my book, Life Works - Rediscover yourself and transform your relationships and begin your pathway to deeper self-connection and happiness (available from my website and via Booktopia).If you enjoy listening to the Psych for Life podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now.Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandaferguson and leave a comment or send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.
In this transformative episode of Chat Off The Mat, host Rose Wippich explores the healing power of hypnotherapy and spiritual practices with Andrea Ramirez, a hypnotherapist, channeler, and spiritual coach who specializes in women's wellness.Episode Highlights:Andrea shares her personal journey from autoimmune disease diagnosis to discovering hypnotherapy as a path to healingWhat hypnotherapy really is (beyond the entertainment industry portrayal) and how it accesses the subconscious mindHow early childhood experiences from birth to age 7 create "programs" in our subconscious that affect our entire livesAndrea's compassionate approach to hypnotherapy that doesn't require reliving traumaThe powerful connection between emotional healing and physical healthHow Andrea combines channeling with her hypnotherapy practiceSacred geometry as a tool for reorganizing mental and emotional energyThe Demartini method for breaking through limiting beliefsCommon issues Andrea helps women overcome, including burnout, chronic pain, and self-worth strugglesInformation about Andrea's self-hypnosis programs through MagicalAudios.comConnect with Andrea Ramirez:Website: AndreaHypno.comSelf-Hypnosis Programs: MagicalAudios.comInstagram: @fortunalivingspiritSend us a Text Message! Support the show ⭐️WINNER OF TOP 50 OVER 50 PODCASTER AWARDS!⭐️ Rose Wippich is a transformational guide who weaves together ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices. As a certified Qigong and Yoga instructor, Reiki Master Teacher, and passionate Energy Alchemist, Rose empowers individuals to embrace their innate healing potential and cultivate vibrant well-being. Connect with Rose! Rose's WebsiteIG: Rose WippichYoutube: Rose Wippich WellnessEmail: rose@rosewippich.com Please review & rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ my podcast via Apple Review or Podchaser. Thank you! ❤️ If you're interested in starting a podcast Buzzsprout is a great platform. Here is a referral link: BUZZSPROUT! Offering Tree Website Creation Tool. Receive a discount off of your initial plan using this affiliate link: Offering Tree
In this episode, energy healing practitioner and author Danielle Gaudette shares her transformative journey of healing from adoption trauma. Diving deep into her personal experiences, Danielle discusses how she overcame emotional challenges through energy work, EFT tapping, and the innovative Transformative Art Healing method. She explores the profound impact of relinquishment trauma, the importance of inner healing, and how understanding our emotional energy can lead to profound personal growth. Listeners will be inspired by Danielle's resilience, her commitment to breaking generational cycles of pain, and her mission to help others discover their inner light and worth.Key topics include:Overcoming adoption and childhood traumaThe power of energy healing and EFTTransformative Art Healing techniquePersonal growth and emotional healingBreaking generational emotional patterns Connect with Danielle: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HealingTree-danielleWebsite - https://daniellegaudette.comFree Meditation - https://mailchi.mp/9c45ce91a880/meditation Connect with Kim: EFT Tapping Booster Session - https://courses.kimkeane.com/courses/tapping-booster-sessionFree Emotional Detox Workbook - https://courses.kimkeane.com/f/emotional-detox-workbookFree Everyday Spirituality Handbook - https://courses.kimkeane.com/f/everyday-spirituality-handbookInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kimvkeane/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kimvkeaneYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kimvkeaneEmail - kim@kimkeane.com If you found this episode helpful, please take a moment to leave a review and tell your friends about it. If you have a question or need help, please don't hesitate to reach out!
The Root and Rise Podcast | Personal Growth, Motherhood, & Healing Trauma
Healing the mother wound isn't just about surviving - it's about becoming the person you always needed. Micah Larsen joins me for a real, raw, and healing conversation about doing just that. Writer and trauma survivor Micah opens up about healing the mother wound, navigating generational trauma, and the powerful journey of reparenting your inner child. Micah shares her experiences with complex PTSD (C-PTSD), emotional neglect, dissociation, and the profound impact of parenting her own son while breaking toxic family patterns.Together, we explore:The emotional complexities of healing when a parent is also woundedHow becoming a parent can trigger unresolved traumaThe reality of dissociation and memory gaps in trauma survivorsLearning self-compassion after a lifetime of high-functioning dissociationPractical tools for emotional regulation, inner child healing, and self-validationWhy asking for help & building supportive relationships is essential for long-term healingBreaking the cycle of emotional neglect & parenting with intentionThis episode is for anyone navigating difficult parent-child relationships, cycle breakers, adult children of emotionally immature parents, and those on the journey of healing trauma through conscious parenting. If you're working on inner child work, breaking generational cycles, or learning how to reparent yourself, this conversation will speak to your heart.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content including discussions of sexual assault, power imbalance, and institutional silence.Hockey culture is at a crossroads—and today, I'm no longer staying quiet.In this raw and deeply personal solo episode, I speak candidly about the ongoing Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, the shame survivors carry, the text messages and recording being used against EM, and what it's like to be a woman in a world that protects silence over safety.As a survivor. As a mom. As someone who sat in a room with Hockey Canada to pitch a mental wellness program... I'm asking: What was I doing bringing something so sacred into a system that set aside money to silence victims?This episode breaks down:Why consent isn't just about “yes” or “no”—it's about power, fear, and survivalWhat no one tells you about the nervous system in the middle of traumaThe damage of Hockey Canada's National Equity Fund payoutsWhat this trial says to every girl who loves this gameAnd the question every parent must ask: What if this was your daughter?This isn't about canceling hockey. It's about finally protecting everyone in it.If you've ever felt scared, ashamed, or silenced—this one's for you.
You finally left. You survived.So why do you still feel like you're the one who did something wrong?We're unpacking the survivor's guilt and moral injury that often surface after leaving an abusive relationship—especially when your children are still in contact with the abusive parent, or when you feel like others "had it worse."We explore:The psychological and emotional experience of moral injuryThe guilt of not being able to protect your children full-timeHow survivors remain stuck with “no-win” decisionsHow survivors often minimize their own traumaThe long-term impact of being the safe parent while the abuser still holds powerAnd, most importantly, how to begin healing and moving from moral injury to moral resilienceIf you're listening to this as it comes out, this episode is a prelude to my upcoming workshop (May 2, 2025) on healing from moral injury—if you've ever felt crushed by guilt for surviving or worry that your pain isn't valid, this is for you.Referenced episodes:Episode 141: The Shame Was Never Yours: Healing from Vicarious Shame After Abuse - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1991648/episodes/16741508Ep 147: Co-Parenting with a Manipulative Ex: How to Shield Your Child from Coercive Control - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1991648/episodes/16971544Ep 50: How Narcissistic Abuse Leads to Moral Injury - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1991648/episodes/12984312Ep 56: Start Healing from Moral Injury with Guest Dr. Daniel Roberts - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1991648/episodes/13198006Register for the Moral Injury workshop here - https://mailchi.mp/risingbeyondpc/moral-injuryPlease leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpcIf you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond:Rising Beyond FacebookRising Beyond LinkedInRising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...
What if Godzilla wasn't just a monster—but a metaphor? In this episode of Required Watching, Tray Epps breaks down Godzilla Minus One and its black-and-white Minus Color version to explore why this movie hits harder than most modern monster films.This isn't your dad's Godzilla.We talk about:Why Minus One is a return to emotional, allegorical filmmakingHow a $15M budget delivered better results than most blockbustersThe deeper meaning behind Koichi's arc and Godzilla as traumaThe difference color makes in storytellingTakashi Yamazaki's masterful direction and use of light/shadowWhat filmmakers can learn about scale, theme, and heartThis is more than spectacle. This is what monster movies should strive to be.JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Did you see the color version or Minus Color? Let us know what you thought in the comments or @RequiredWatching on social media.Subscribe for more global film deep dives. Let's watch better. Let's make better films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trigger Warning: discussion of mass shootings. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sandy Hook survivor, Ella Seaver, to discuss the lasting impact of gun violence on mental health, the importance of activism, and the need for change in gun laws. We explore her journey of healing, the challenges of leaving her supportive community for college, and how she's found purpose in pain through advocacy. This conversation sheds light on the often-overlooked mental health consequences of mass shootings and offers a unique perspective on gun violence from someone who experienced it firsthand.Key Takeaway / Points:The lasting mental health impact of surviving a mass shootingChallenges of leaving a supportive community after experiencing traumaThe importance of therapy and mental health resources for survivorsHow activism can provide purpose in pain and healing for survivorsThe need for an assault weapon bansThe "spiderweb effect" of gun violence on families and communitiesElla's journey towards healing and finding her voiceThe role of therapy and grounding techniques in managing PTSD symptomsThe impact of "thoughts and prayers" versus actionable changeThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to ThriveMarket.com/cameron for thirty percent off your first order, plus a FREE sixty dollar giftVisit Carawayhome.com/CAMERON to take an additional 10% off your next purchaseGo to DrinkLMNT.com/cameron to get a free sample pack with any purchaseLet The Knot be your partner in all things wedding planning. Get started at theknot.com/audioVisit joinelixirhealth.com/cameron to join. Head to Sakara.com and check out The Essentials Bundle. And donʼt forget to tell them how you heard about them at checkout (podcast - Conversations with Cam).Sign the March Fourth petition here: Donate to March Fourth: hereFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcamSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camYoutube: Cameron RogersProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this very special episode of Stay Grounded, Raj sits with the incredible Dr. Jack Saul. As the founding director of the International Trauma Studies Program, Jack has dedicated his life to enhancing the natural resilience and coping capacities of individuals, families, and communities that have endured or are threatened by traumatic events.Jack's impressive background includes faculty positions at the New York University School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry, the New School for Social Research Clinical Psychology Program, and the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. As a psychologist and family therapist, he has created numerous clinical and community-based programs in NYC and abroad for populations that have endured disaster, war, torture, and political violence.Dr. Jack truly is one of the pioneering voices in empowering individuals to help each other heal in community settings.What You'll Learn;How collective resilience can be accessed through community connection and shared experiencesWhy creativity and artistic expression are powerful antidotes to traumaThe balance between personal modulation and community support in healingHow to integrate arts and different therapeutic approaches to restore harmony in communitiesThe importance of risk-taking in building trust and overcoming trauma's constricting effectsWhy safety and belonging are fundamental to our nervous system's regulationThe powerful role of rituals, synchronization activities, and cultural practices in rebuilding community bondsHow diverse perspectives and skills contribute to greater collective resilienceWhy feeling seen and accepted by others has such profound healing effectsThe limitations of individual approaches to trauma healing and the untapped potential of collective methodsThis conversation offers practical insights into how you can lean into your communities, families, and social environments to create more liberation for yourself and others. As social creatures wired for belonging, we find our greatest medicine in connection with each other. When we reclaim this fundamental truth, we unlock profound possibilities for healing & transformation.Tools/resources mentioned in this episode:Multifamily Psychoeducational GroupsFamily Systems ApproachParts WorkConnect with Dr Jack:Website: https://internationaltraumastudies.org/ and https://www.jacksaul.org/Book:https://www.jacksaul.org/new-page-3Connect with Raj:Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lesley Logan sits down with Sam Mandel, co-founder of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, to discuss the transformative potential of ketamine therapy for mental health. They debunk common misconceptions, explore its impact on PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and highlight how it empowers individuals to reshape their personal narratives.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:What ketamine therapy is and how it differs from traditional treatments.How ketamine enhances neuroplasticity and helps reframe traumaThe science behind ketamine's impact on depression, anxiety, and PTSD.The difference between medical ketamine use and recreational misuse.What to expect during a ketamine therapy session.How ketamine therapy can help individuals reconnect with themselves and regain motivation.Episode References/Links:Ketamine Clinics LA Website - https://Ketamineclinics.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ketamineclinicslaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/KetamineClinicsLASam Mandel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesammandelGuest Bio:Co-founder & CEO of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles (KCLA), Sam Mandel, is a tour-de-force of compassion and innovation in mental health care. From volunteering at a teen-to-teen suicide prevention hotline at twelve to pioneering one of the world's foremost Ketamine Infusion Therapy clinics in 2014 alongside his father, Dr. Steven L. Mandel, Sam has channeled his lifelong passion for healthcare advocacy into transforming lives for the better. Sam was featured in Entrepreneur's list of Top 10 Inspiring Healthcare Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2023 and acknowledged by MSN as an Entrepreneur Leading the Business Frontier in 2024. Numerous media outlets have interviewed Sam for his expertise in Ketamine Infusion Therapy, and he is a frequent speaker at medical conferences and events. Under his leadership, KCLA has provided over 30,000 infusions to over 6,000 patients with an 83% treatment success rate, establishing the field's gold standard treatment protocols and patient satisfaction. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.DEALS! DEALS! DEALS! DEALS!Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSoxBe in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramThe Be It Till You See It Podcast YouTube channelFacebookLinkedInThe OPC YouTube Channel Episode Transcript:Sam Mandel 0:00 When you look at trauma, for example, ketamine is extremely helpful for depression and anxiety, but also for PTSD and a lot of people have some trauma that is at the root of one of those issues, and ketamine helps people to recraft the story around that trauma. Lesley Logan 0:16 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 0:59 Okay, Be It babe. This is going to be a different kind of episode, but in the best way. I have Sam Mandel, who is a founder of Ketamine Clinics in LA and I was really intrigued by what I know about ketamine from my friends' holistic doctors. And when he came up as someone I could interview, I was like, oh, we need to do this, because there is a lot of misinformation about ketamine and what ketamine can be used for, and I'm on a mission to help you be it till you see it. And I really want you to understand all the different ways that you can have support in feeling more like yourself and not letting things get in your way. And so that is why we're going to talk about ketamine today. And if you think you know what it is, I strongly encourage you to just stay and listen, because I thought I knew and I learned so much. And then on top of all of that, I really enjoy Sam's story of how he started these clinics and what he and his dad did. And so there's just a lot of beautiful information in this episode, and I can't wait for you to hear it. So here is Sam Mandel. Lesley Logan 2:00 All right, Be It babe. I am really excited. I can tell you for a fact, we've never talked about this on the Be It Pod. And only is it quite timely, I think it's actually extremely imperative that we have this discussion so we have Sam Mandel here on the show. We're gonna talk about ketamine and all things about it, ketamine therapy. Sam, can you tell everyone who you are and probably why you rock at ketamine therapy?Sam Mandel 2:25 Yes, yeah. Thank you so much for having me, Lesley. So, I am Sam Mandel. I'm the co-founder and CEO of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles. We're one of the first ketamine clinics in the country, established in 2014 and we specialize in IV infusions of ketamine for mental health, but we also offer several other innovative therapeutics for mental health. Lesley Logan 2:45 I love that mental health is something more people are talking about, and there's like more awareness around it, but also that there can be clinics that are working on different ways of helping, supporting mental health, including these infusions. For people who have heard about ketamine, and maybe not the positive ways, can we kind of, can we just dive in and ease their nerves about what we're talking about here?Sam Mandel 3:07 Let's do it. Some of your listeners are definitely like, ketamine what? And there's five different people saying that it's five different things, and all of them are correct. So that's one of the interesting things about ketamine. It is, first and foremost, an FDA-approved anesthetic for humans. It was FDA-approved in 1970. This is an old medicine. It's also commonly used in veterinary medicine. So a lot of people know of it as a horse tranquilizer or a cat tranquilizer. In some circles, it's more commonly known as that than as a drug for humans. But there's a lot of medications that we use for humans, that we also use in veterinary medicine. And it's also a drug of abuse, or something that people use recreationally or self-medicate with, depending on how you want to look at it, known as Special K. Same drug. It's used as an analgesic, as a pain reliever, in emergency room departments and crisis situations, trauma situations, when someone's in a terrible accident, they're in pain, they need sedation, or someone goes in and they need their shoulder reset, they commonly will use ketamine for conscious sedation. So it is a ubiquitous drug. It has a lot of different uses and applications, and one of its most recent, or probably its most recent, addition to that list of its identities, if you will, is as a mental health treatment. And in the last 25 years, there's been a growing body of clinical research proving ketamine to really be among the fastest, if not the fastest-acting, safest, most effective depression treatments available today.Lesley Logan 4:36 I mean, it's kind of amazing that it can be all these different things, also not, right? Like there's so many things, I feel like there's a lot of untapped medicines out there that we're already using, and we don't realize it could be done for other things. Can we talk about how it helps? Because I'll say my family's understanding of mental health treatment is when you sit on a couch and you talk to a therapist and you go weekly if you're depressed, you can take a pill that will kind of help with some hormonal imbalances. But that's not what this is. Sam Mandel 5:01 Yes, that is not what this is. And by the way, talk therapy is great. I go to therapy every week, you know, even when I'm in a good place and I don't necessarily feel like I have a lot to talk about, it's like going to the gym. I just go. I show up every week no matter what. And I think that's really good and healthy, especially if you have a therapist who you think cares about you and is invested in you, and you can just talk about, you know, life. And I'll tell you, sometimes when I go and I don't have anything bothering me or an agenda is when I do the most important work in those sessions, sometimes, so you just never know. But talk therapy is great, but it can only go so far. The conscious mind really gets in the way. Finding someone who cares is difficult the right credentialed person is expensive. A lot of the best people typically don't take insurance. It's not true for all of them. There's wonderful people out there who do, but a lot of the really good ones don't, and so it's a tough thing, but it has its limitations, like with anything. Ketamine and other psychedelic medicines, because ketamine, for all intended purposes, really is a psychedelic, and it's really the only legally available psychedelic in the United States, has the ability to really dissolve these barriers that get in our way. It helps people to get out of their own way and with exponential growth in ways that really are not possible and haven't been seen in any other treatment or modality. And the way it does that is really two primary mechanisms of action. The first is the neuro chemical effects and what's going on in the brain and how ketamine is impacting the brain and our neurochemistry in ways that really nothing else does. And the other is the experiential component, psychologically, what is going on during the experience or the trip that people have when they're receiving this medicine. And both of those are profound and really create lasting impact. On the neuro-chemical level, there's a neurotransmitter called glutamate. It's the most abundant neurotransmitter in the brain. It's present in 85% of the brain. All the other neurotransmitters combined comprise only 15% but for some reason, we've been disproportionately focused on them with mental health treatment. Those are the common ones you know of. Serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, you know, the most common class of antidepressant medications are SSRIs. Those are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and those are targeting serotonin. They're a tool. They help some people. They really don't help a lot of people, too, and the people they do help, they really cause a lot of negative side effects and weight gain, sexual dysfunction, dried mouth, blurred vision, even increased suicidality, and the list goes on and on, really terrible side effects that are really debilitating for a lot of people. Even when those side effects are not as debilitating, the quality of relief is typically not very good. So people will say, oh, well, I definitely am not as depressed, but I don't feel happy either. I'm just kind of existing. They have the spectrum of life and of the human experience narrowed, so the lows are not as low, but they're not really thriving either. Not a nice place to be. Is it better than being in bed all day? Absolutely. But that's not the goal. That's not my goal for my life. That's not my goal for other people's lives and for the patients who come to our clinic. We want people to really thrive. Ketamine has the ability to help people to truly thrive. It restores compassion for self and others. It is enhanced energy and motivation for most people. It's a genuine reconnection of self. One of the things that happens with this, with the glutamatergic system and other processes that are occurring in the brain with IV infusions of ketamine, is it causes and promotes neurogenesis, enhanced neuroplasticity, actual new pathways, new connections forming in the brain. This helps people to form new habits, new patterns, new ways of thinking and being that can be very, very positive by disrupting a lot of the automatic responses and reactions we have in our day to day life that get so deeply enmeshed in us that they become a part of our personality, and ketamine can kind of push the reset button on that so that we have the opportunity to consciously choose who we want to be and how we want to be, and helps us call into question the things that we've accepted as just that's the way that I am, or that's the way that it is, and that's not the case most of the time. You look at trauma, for example, ketamine is extremely helpful for depression and anxiety, but also for PTSD, and a lot of people have some trauma that is at the root of one of those issues, and ketamine helps people to recraft the story around that trauma. So what happened is fixed and can never change. The past is the past, but our stories about it can change at any given moment, who we are and who we were and the other people and our role in it, and their role in it, and what happened and what didn't happen, and ketamine provides this kind of objective clarity on that that can be extremely healing and transformational for people.Lesley Logan 9:50 Yeah, this is fascinating. What I've known about ketamine, and I have friends who, I have a holistic doctor friend who offers it as a treatment, and I've heard of these amazing effects that can happen, but I never understood on the brain level, like what's going on and why it's different than the antidepressants that people are on, and how it could, so if someone comes in, first of all, what are some of the reasons why they're coming in for treatment, and then what is the, what are the expectations? Are they coming in one time for an IV infusion? Is this a weekly thing? And how long can the effects last? Can it be forever? Do they have to keep coming back? Can I get the lowdown on that? Sam Mandel 10:25 Yeah, you're asking all the right questions. So what treatment looks like is typically a series of six infusions over two to three weeks after that process I just explained where people are cleared for treatment. They come in, we have them fill out some paperwork, do a brief physical exam, and they come back to a private room. We help them to become comfortable in a recliner with noise canceling headphones, a sleep mask, unlimited selection of relaxing music, pillows, blankets, and we start an IV, and then we infuse the ketamine for 50 to 55 minutes. And it's a slow, gradual, steady state of infusion. People are conscious and awake the entire time. There's a level of dissociation where we don't want them to go so far that they don't know what's happening, but we want them to go into it far enough that they can kind of have a little bit of that quieting of the noise and chatter in their minds, and get a little bit of that clarity that I was describing earlier, and this separation really from themselves in a healthy way to take a look at things that can be really therapeutic, and doing that inner work. We monitor them the whole time. We use hospital-grade monitoring equipment. So that's like pulse, oxygen, EKG, blood pressure, continuous monitoring. I mean, it's a very safe medicine when it's used responsibly in a clinical setting like Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles. We still do all the proper monitoring just to make sure that people are comfortable and safe. And yeah, it's, that's pretty much the, you know, summary of the experience.Lesley Logan 11:53 Yeah, no. Thank you for sharing that, because I think, I don't think anyone's ever explained that, and I'm trying to think about people listening. It's like, well, what does it look like, you know, because let's just talk about what, we have heard about ketamine in the news lately, and it will continue to be in the news as people are going on trial, like when we hear Matthew Perry pass away from not the best use of ketamine, I think people are like, well, then how do you, what does it look like? Am I doing this myself? And I love that you have a wonderful protocol that allows people to be safe and use it in the best way that gets them the best results. But can we talk about the dark sides of ketamine, and what are some signs that people might not be in the safest situations using ketamine?Sam Mandel 12:30 Yeah, well, I'll definitely answer that with your reference to Matthew Perry, which is obviously a really sad situation. He was taken advantage of by people he trusted. He was a addict. He had a really, he's really struggled with addiction. He was very public about that, and not with ketamine specifically, but with really any substance that he could get his hands on. And was in a lot of pain, obviously, and it's a terrible situation. I think it's really important that people understand, though, that that has nothing to do with ketamine therapy. And the media created a lot of confusion for people saying that he had had ketamine therapy a few weeks ago and but that wasn't really a part, a factor in his death. But by the way, he had that and, you know, saying that he died from the acute effects of ketamine, that's just it was really, really distorted. He took more than 10 times the dose of ketamine that we give in the clinic by himself, in combination with buprenorphine, which is essentially an opioid, and Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, which is another sedative. So he's combined three powerful sedatives, one of them in really absurd doses, by himself in a hot tub. And of course, what happens? He becomes incapacitated and he drowns. This is not, this is such a departure from what we do when we use ketamine in a therapeutic context. There's no correlation, but the way that it's been reported on, and what the average person hears is, oh, ketamine is a bad, dangerous drug, and that's it. That's the takeaway, and that's really a sad thing for people to to get from it. What they should get is that addiction is a serious illness. What they should get is taking lots of sedatives in combination is dangerous. Taking drugs unsupervised, alone in a hot tub is dangerous. These are the takeaways. There was even medical doctors involved in supplying it to him, but they were part of an illicit, underground, illegal drug ring. You know, this is not like mental health care, you know?Lesley Logan 14:25 I know. It's so sad because, well, first of all, the whole situation is sad. It's sad that someone was taken advantage of. It's sad that someone died from combining too many things, but also because they had doctors doing it, like all of that is sad, and, but, really, what I find, and one of the reasons I wanted to talk with you is, so this podcast is called Be It Till You See It, and one of the things that I am always on a search for is like, what can keep us from being it until we see it, what's holding us back in our life, or what can help us more? And the facts of what ketamine therapy that you do that is supervised, and you have pre-screened people to make sure that this is the right therapy for them, the benefits can actually change people's lives, like you said at the beginning, to choose what they want, and that allows them to step into the person that they want to be, like to me, this can be an amazing option for people who they know what they want, but they are just stuck, and they've got other things going on that with their mental health that the talk therapy hasn't helped with, or antidepressants haven't helped with. And so I really wanted to, like, clear the air and go, this can be an option for the right person.Sam Mandel 15:30 Absolutely and I'm really grateful for the opportunity to speak with you and for you creating a platform to have conversations like this, because people deserve to know the truth. And you know, you talk about talk therapy. I mean, a number of patients have literally said that was like 20 years of therapy in an hour. I mean, it really is that exponentially transformational. And it's not instead of therapy, but in addition to, right? When you can do a treatment like this and then work through the material and the learnings that come up for you with someone who understands mental health, who you trust, that's where a lot of even more growth can happen, and you can implement those learnings into your day to day life in the weeks to come. That process is usually referred to as integration, and it can look a lot of different ways, but then you have your experience. How do you integrate it into your life and actually make lasting change? Ketamine really does produce transformation for most people. In the almost 11 years that we've been doing this, we have done over 30,000 infusions. We have an 83% success rate, and we're typically not seeing people who are just wanting to have growth because they're stuck. We're seeing people who have treatment resistant depression, complex PTSD, severe anxiety, suicidality. I mean, there are definitely more moderate cases, but we see a lot of people have really just they've tried a lot, and some of them tried everything, and they haven't benefited. And this really works for them, because it works on under a completely different mechanism of action than the conventional treatments like antidepressant pills or even ECT or talk therapy, or really anything else out there. Lesley Logan 17:04 Yeah, when I think about PTSD, we obviously a lot of things about vets. People have been in the military, but there are people with PTSD who have had other traumas. It doesn't have to be that you've been to war. You could have been in a bad car accident, you could have been assaulted. Can you kind of explain and maybe it's redundant, but just how does ketamine help with PTSD, and then what does someone's life look like? What with one, do you have a case that a person who you can talk about, like, who had PTSD and like, what their life was like after the ketamine treatment? Sam Mandel 17:29 I'm glad you bring that up, because while a lot of us do think of military and war, there's actually many more cases of PTSD among the civilian population in the examples that you mentioned with violence, assault, accidents, etc. So it's super common, unfortunately. I believe there's around 16 million Americans suffering from PTSD who are at least diagnosed. There's many more, I'm sure, who are undiagnosed. And ketamine really does help with the neurochemistry in the brain and helping to rewire the brain, and it also really helps with the perception that we have of ourselves, of the event. People who have trauma are able to go back and revisit the trauma without being as emotionally triggered by it. And so sometimes, when I've talked about this with you know, friends, they say, yeah, you can revisit your trauma and work through it, and it's so great. And they're like, whoa, whoa, whoa. Why would I want to revisit my trauma? What are you talking about? I'm going to go and spend time and money to go there? No, thank you. I spent time and money avoiding my trauma, not going to visit it. But it isn't like that. You know? There's this ability to work through it without having the kind of pain of going there that is so often keeping people from addressing it head on in talk therapy and in life. We avoid, naturally, what's painful, but it isn't painful for most people in this context, they're able to have this detachment that is healthy in this way, to revisit it and to understand who we are, who we were, what our role was, what It was and etc, and to get clarity on that. And it can be really healing. It can really provide closure for a lot of people. And just with the whole cascade of different chemicals going on in the brain, it gives people generally a better mood and more positive outlook and demeanor, and enhanced feelings of compassion towards oneself and towards others and energy and motivation and just all around wellness, it's an elevator in that way which can just be really motivating for people to be able to do the things that most of us know we need to do and just struggle with in terms of our lifestyle, like fitness and eating healthy and sleeping well and talk therapy and having healthy relationships with people, getting outdoors and getting some sun and some fresh air, doing things we enjoy, all that stuff is absolutely critical for longevity, and for someone who's really severely depressed or anxious or dealing with real trauma, they can also feel like it's almost impossible to do a lot of those things. Lesley Logan 20:00 Yeah, yeah. You know, it's really interesting. If you're not someone who has PTSD, or you haven't had, like, severe depression, it can be hard to understand that it becomes all encompassing, you know? But if you think about it, like, when you've had an injury, you've been sick for a few days and you can't leave the bed, that's the the domino effect of what happens to your strength, and then what happens to your ability to, like, feel like you can reach out and that you can connect with people because you've been sick for a week. It's an easy way to see like, oh, if that's my life all the time, you know, it's not easy to go outside, and it doesn't feel easy to connect with people. And so it becomes part of their whole life. And so it's really cool to hear that with ketamine treatments over a couple of weeks that they could have a new lease on life and enjoy it. And I love that you brought up longevity, because I think we forget that how we treat our bodies now is what dictates how long will you get to have them? Hopefully, there won't be anything that stops us from living the life that we're supposed to but if you don't see like a lease on life there, what longevity do you have, you know, so it must be really amazing to get to do what you do every day. You really help so many people.Sam Mandel 21:01 I love it. It's the most gratifying thing ever, you know. When I tell people a lot of my job, the reality of what I do on a day to day basis, I have to do a lot of things I don't like to do, I don't want to do. I'm the CEO of my company. I get the worst, toughest problems that no one else can deal with. I get the fires to put out, the problems, the issues that got escalated to me, and all the weight and pressure and responsibility of it, and there's a lot of stuff, this is not fun, frankly, but I do it because of the, for the patients and for my team, and the work that we're doing, the impact that we're having. It's hugely motivating and gratifying. And when I see patient who I pass in the hallway in the clinic, and they just, can I just give you a hug, or I just want to say thank you so much, or we get a new Yelp review, and someone goes through and lists, you know, half my team by name and how amazing each one of them is, and how life-changing this has been for them. That's what gets me up in the morning, and that's what helps me to keep going every day. I just love it. The transformations are very abundant. And, you know, like I said, 83% it's not magic. It doesn't work for every person every time. It's not perfect, but it is a really incredible treatment.Lesley Logan 22:04 Yeah, yeah, I do understand that. I mean, my husband and I run our own businesses, and sometimes you can forget what you do while you're doing it, because you're doing all the fires, yeah? But then you do get stopped by someone who's been helped by it, or their life has changed, and you're like, oh, that's why I do this. Obviously, you know, it's been a journey to get to do this. Can you take us back how you figured out how to create a space where people could have ketamine therapy? You know, you are the first in the country. So, like, there wasn't really a model to go off of. So I feel like there's a be it till you see it story in there.Sam Mandel 22:36 Oh yeah. Started with me building the website with GoDaddy website builder, drag and drop modules, not knowing a lick of code, never built a website or anything of the sort, not even the most tech savvy guy, and literally just dragging and dropping and, you know, doing research on articles and clinical research, and conferring with my father, who I co-founded the practice with. He's a physician, and I'm talking about, what do you think about this? I'm just trying to make sense of it all in a way that I could understand it well enough to then be able to put it into layman's terms and explain it to other people. What is this? How does it work? And just putting it together, and then going to Radio Shack and getting a motorLesley Logan 23:17 That's how long ago this is because I don't even think they're around anymore.Sam Mandel 23:20 They're not, They went bankrupt. Lesley Logan 23:22 Was it the Radio Shack on Santa Monica Boulevard underneath the yoga place? Because that was my favorite. Sam Mandel 23:27 It was the Radio Shack in Marina Del Rey by the CVS and little strip mall off of Max Stella or something. Anyways, I got a Motorola flip phone prepaid, and I said to my father, you ready to launch the site? We're going to make it live. And made it live, and started taking calls on this cell phone. We were renting space in another doctor's office that was literally this closet. No kidding, they used it as a utility closet before we rented it, and once we moved out and got our own space. They went back to just keeping boxes in there. That's how tiny this room was, no kidding, and it was just really a trip. We had a operating room, recovery area, recovery room for an OR right outside of that little closet that we were in, which, by the way, we were sitting at literally just two folding chairs, a folding table with two laptops, and that was it, no kidding. And we use this recovery area to see patients. And we saw our first few patients, and their transformations were so incredible. We went, this is just too special. We have to do whatever it takes to do more of this. And my father was working as an anesthesiologist. He also has a master's degree in psychology. He was chief of anesthesia in this plastic surgery suite where we were. And so it started out with, well, he's already there, doing anesthesia for the surgery. Maybe we see a couple patients here or there, see how it goes. And next thing we knew, we just started getting busier and busier. The word got out. This was such a radical thing that a lot of people were very incredulous, very suspicious. A lot of people were very critical, but we were like, it doesn't matter. I mean, this is just too special. And it got to the point where my father had to choose between doing our cases or doing ketamine infusions for patients. And I, I remember that quite vividly, where I said, it's really gotta pick. We can't continue to do both. And it was a big risk, you know, it was a really big risk. So I have a lot of respect, you know, for him, for that and that we both just said, let's be all in on this. And, you know, we bootstrapped it. We put everything on credit cards. We had no investors, no financing, no loans, nothing. It's just a little bit of cash, credit cards. And really, just brick by brick, built it up, and now we have 15 employees, 5000 square feet, a really beautiful purpose-built office. I still have, well after the falling table, I had a custom desk built because of maximizing every inch of that space. So I had, there was a little nook between two pillars in that room, under a window, where they made this skinny little desk that was probably literally eight inches wide by three and a half feet long or something. Just stick it in this little nook so I could sit at a proper desk, and I still have that here in our suite now, and so that's kind of fun, but, yeah, it's just truly been an incredible journey.Lesley Logan 26:12 I thank you for taking this back, because we do have a lot of people who are entrepreneurs, and I think that they need to hear that like even a ketamine clinic, the first of its kind, starts in a utility closet. You know, people don't realize, because if you, one, you have to know if people want the thing. You knew it was great. You knew it could be amazing. But you have to get people to buy in, and especially on something that long ago, where people might not know all the amazing things that it can do. And even today, now, even with a beautiful space that can attract people in and make them feel super safe, doing something that changes lives, but also going up against where misconceptions, misinterpretations, and also the people who are misusing it can affect the majority getting the help that they need. I love hearing the stories of how things come to be. And also that is pretty amazing that your dad was like, yeah, I'm gonna quit my safe job. There's always gonna be surgeries, you know. So that's so, so, so cool, and it's really amazing. Is there anything about ketamine therapy that I haven't asked you, that you want to make sure people know? Is there anything else that we can help people understand why this would be something they might need to use, or might use so that they can have the life they want to have?Sam Mandel 27:19 Yeah, I do want to mention, you know, I was talking about how, you know, Matthew Perry was misusing it, and how different that situation is from what we do. And ketamine is still something that people do use recreationally or abuse or misuse. It's not as common, I think, as sometimes it's portrayed, but it definitely can happen, but it's also not in the same category as most other substances, because ketamine is not addictive in the way that most others are. And what I mean by that is you don't develop a physical dependence on it if, for example, like nicotine or opioids or alcohol or benzodiazepines, all you can get to the point where you actually need it to not feel sick. I mean, you have physical symptoms of feeling like nausea, headaches, wanting to throw up. Even with benzos, you can actually, if you abruptly stop taking high doses, you can literally have seizures and die. And you know, you can have symptoms from abrupt cessation of alcohol if you're a heavy alcoholic. That doesn't happen with ketamine. So some people can use it in the way that they're using it as a means to escape, but that's not really that different as far as the psychological dependence in the way that someone can use ice cream or chocolate or, you know, sour candies or sex or any of these other video games as a means of escape or avoiding or to self-soothe. So I think it's important that people understand that. It also has a very, very high therapeutic index. There's actually no known lethal dose of ketamine, so you can obviously be in a bad, unsafe environment, where, if you take a bunch and get into a car, that's not a not such a great outcome for you, or in a jacuzzi, but the medicine itself is unlikely to hurt you on its own. Most of the issues are people in bad situations, or they're combining it with other drugs. Virtually, almost all of the fatalities that are related to ketamine were one of those two, either in combination with other drugs and or in a situation like behind the wheel of a car. So I just want people to know that it's not to say that there aren't people who have an issue with misusing ketamine, because there are, but it really is distinct from most other substances that people are misusing or abusing.Lesley Logan 29:20 Thank you for saying that, because I do think, as a child of the night, you know, I grew up in the 80s, so it's, like, always just say no to drugs. Sam Mandel 29:25 The cocaine epidemic. Lesley Logan 29:28 Yeah, so I know they really that didn't really help them, did it? But, like, they thought it would. But I, like, grew up, so it's really funny when I have friends who, like, talk about doing some sort, some psychedelics, or do I have this innate like, I don't, I don't know, I don't know if I could do that. I'm afraid to try. I'm like, I'll be addicted on the first dose. Sam Mandel 29:45 Right, right, right. Lesley Logan 29:47 This is my fear, which is why I drink, right? That's what people do. And so they said no to drugs, but then they drink. But I really appreciate because it's nice to know that if I were to do a ketamine therapy, I'm not going to be dependent on coming to ketamine therapy every single week or I'll be using it at home, like, it's nice to know that it's a non-addictive thing that people can use to get the benefits. And I think that can make a lot of people feel more comfortable, you know. Sam Mandel 30:08 Yeah, because people are afraid of that, they think, God, well, if I go and do this, even if it's in a therapeutic way, am I going to become a ketamine addict? You know? I'm going to go and then be looking to score some on the street the next day. It's really a sad perception that some people might have due to the media or for whatever reason or they know somebody who misuse ketamine or the DARE program, like you said, or the 80s. A lot of baloney. Lesley Logan 30:28 Oh, and by the way, the DARE program was a lot of baloney. I just heard a whole podcast about it, and I was like, ah. So, but it, but it does put in people's minds, and also good for good reason. Like, I don't want people going out there doing other drugs we do know our addictive and like, hoping that they are fine out there the first time, but I am on this mission of helping people figure out how to get out of their own way and live their best life, and sometimes our own way are things that are really outside of our control, the PTSD, the depressions, the mental health, the suicide like I think it's important that people have access to forms of therapy out there that they may not know about or they may have misconceptions. Because we do know that the media does like to click bait things into headlines that get people to look at them, but don't actually give all the information. So I'm just so grateful that you were here to just really explain all this and the benefits of it.Sam Mandel 31:22 Absolutely, yeah, no, I appreciate the opportunity. Yeah, there are drugs that you can do once or twice and develop a real serious problem with pretty fast, methamphetamine, probably not one that you need to ever try. You know, if you're curious about trying drugs, I'd say take that one off the list. Heroin, probably not a good idea. Pretty easy to die, pretty easy to get addicted to that one, right? Opioids, crack, cocaine. These are some that maybe you don't need to, you don't need to check out, but maybe there's some others that if you really want to with the right mindset in the right context, if you're going to be safe or responsible, maybe you'd be okay with. And by the way, I'm not advocating for you to go do illicit drugs illegally either. But there are some that you can have, even in a controlled environment, such as ours, where you don't need to be afraid of them. I'll tell you what are the most dangerous, though, is the prescription legitimate drugs. As a matter of fact, prescriptions are more commonly abused than any of the other illicit drugs. You look at your stimulants like Adderall, your benzodiazepines, like Xanax, opioids, I mean, these are drugs that are a lot of people are really hooked on and that are killing a lot of people, especially the opioids, but because they're from big pharma, they're not all that bad. I mean, people are finally starting to scrutinize the opioids, but the others are still kind of under the radar, and they're really widely abused, but the focus is on the big, bad, illegal ones. Lesley Logan 32:39 I know of a client who's a social worker, and she used to work in a hospital, and we're talking about pain meds, and she's like Lesley, I watched a 14 year old kid come in super healthy, just had a broken arm. They had to have surgery, but within the three days they were there, they were extra tapping the pain meds. And she's like, we create addicts with these pharmaceutical drugs quickly, but we don't think of it like that, because they had a prescription written. And so it's important for us to educate ourselves, to be informed and to be able to advocate for ourselves or advocate for others when we have this information we can. So, thank you so much. I'm not gonna let you go. We actually are gonna take a brief break, and then we're gonna find out Be It Action Items from you. Lesley Logan 33:19 All right, Sam, where can people find you, follow you, connect with you. If they want to know more about ketamine therapies, if they want to come to your clinics, how can they connect with you best?Sam Mandel 33:28 Yeah, so ketamineclinics.com. That's K-E-T-A-M-I-N-E-C-L-I-N-I-C-S dot com. Lots of great information on there. People are more than welcome to call us, 310-270-0625. Consultations are free. We're always happy to chat see how we can help you. We do offer other treatments we really didn't talk about today, TMS, General Psychiatry, medication management, we take 12 of the biggest insurance networks in California, including Medicare, so there's a lot more that we can cover with you. Whether or not ketamine is the right fit if you are dealing with a mental health condition, I would encourage you to call and see if there's anything we can do to help. And we're on social it's ketamineclinicsLA on all socials and my personal is theSamMandel on all socials. And just really happy to connect with people and hear their stories, answer questions and help in any way that we can. Lesley Logan 34:23 I love it. Thank you. And that's also so cool, because we mentioned, like, it can be really hard to find a therapist these days because they don't always take insurance. So to hear that you do. It's really nice. Okay, we always ask people bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps they can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us?Sam Mandel 34:41 Oh, I wasn't ready for that one. I would say action. Take action. Just do it. Take Nike slogan. I mean, honestly, planning and strategizing is important, and thinking things through and figuring out who you are. What you want, what you like, what you don't like, putting together a plan matters. But I think most of us, or almost all of us, spend too much time on that, and there's just too many unknowns and too many things that you really can't solve for until you're in it and doing it, and it's too easy to let perfectionism keep us from taking the steps that we need to take to get done what we want, become, who we want to be, and who what our potential is. And I personally struggle with this too. So I say that from, you know, my own experience, and I really strive, and I want to encourage other people to really strive, to just get out there and do it, and you're going to make mistakes, and that's okay, but it's really the only way to succeed in life. You have to be on the fields, on the court, in it, and behind the scenes, thinking, planning, strategizing is only going to get you so far.Lesley Logan 35:58 Yeah, yeah. Oh, thank you for that. And also, I can tell you, practice what you just preached, because it's true. You started with a utility closet and some folding chairs and a Motorola phone, I mean. But also, you're correct. People do spend too much time in the planning, or they're waiting for it to be perfect, or they're waiting for the perfect decoration, and then they have the perfect branding and all the things. And if you guys had done that, you wouldn't have been able to help the thousands of people that you have today. So thank you so much, Sam for being here, for educating us, for informing us. Lesley Logan 36:29 And, you guys, how are you gonna use these tips in your life? Please share this episode with a friend as you hear conversations come up about the misuse of ketamine, and now you know you could share this with them to educate them, and also, if you have friends and family or yourself who needs this, please contact Sam and his team, because there's help out there for you. Until next time, Be It Till You See It.Lesley Logan 36:50 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. 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Seana spent most of her adult life in a love-hate tango with alcohol. But in writing her story, she unearthed the reasons she drankWelcome to The Next Round – where the things you do after booze can often lead to feelings you never expected and can help the adult you in ways you could never imagined.This week's guest, Seana Smith, set out to document her first year alcohol-free, but in the process, she delved into her childhood- finding answers to questions she never even knew she had.A Life Entangled in AlcoholSeana spent much of her adult life in a push-pull battle with alcohol. On the surface, she was a high-functioning drinker—never the one causing scenes or spiraling visibly out of control. But behind closed doors, she was stuck in a vicious cycle of stopping, starting, berating herself, and repeating the pattern all over again.“I was driving myself absolutely mad – internally. My friends wouldn't have thought I had a big drink problem, but in my own mind, I was trapped.”Her drinking wasn't just about the present—it was rooted in a painful past. Seana grew up in a home overshadowed by addiction and domestic violence. Her father was an alcoholic, and his drinking shaped the way she saw herself, the world, and alcohol itself.“I had a great big push-pull because I didn't want to be like that. But on the other hand, I did want to be like that.”A Legacy of TraumaThe echoes of her father's drinking didn't just haunt her childhood—they followed her into adulthood. As she tried to make sense of her own drinking, she realized she was wrestling with something far bigger than just a bad habit.“I think I was berating myself because I didn't want to behave like Dad had and cause trouble like he had. But it was all caught up in my mind, and I just didn't believe I could ever actually stop permanently.”The turning point came when she lost her mother—a moment that unraveled a lifetime of emotions and unresolved pain. Her father's drinking had defined so much of her childhood, but her mother's silent endurance had shaped her just as much.“I waited until they both died to start writing my story. Growing up, we weren't allowed to talk about what was going on. I didn't feel free to put it down on paper until Mum had passed away.”You can find Seana's book on Amazon and AudibleAmericaAustraliaUKAudibleSpotifyFind Club Soda:The Club Soda Tasting Room is at 39 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5RRFind us on Instagram
Michael Clark is a spiritual seeker, successful entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has dedicated himself to mastering the art of being alive. Michael has developed a philosophy centered on right action, service, and love – creating tangible impact while maintaining a playful spirit and deep self-awareness. In this conversation, we explore why we devote ourselves to inner work, how to build the muscle of service, and ways we can become kinder, more loving human beings.What You'll LearnWhy true service begins with knowing yourself deeplyHow service is like a muscle that gets stronger with practice - "start small"The power of recognizing heroes in everyday life and uplifting themWhy triggers and attractions are "treasure maps for your soul"How to find joy and humor even in the healing of deep traumaThe paradox of surrender: how letting go often brings more abundanceWhy helping just one person matters more than trying to "end homelessness"How disconnection from self leads to disconnection from others and from the planetThe importance of listening to life's "whispers" before they become "yells"Practical ways to incorporate service into daily life without burnoutThis episode reminds us that spiritual growth isn't just about contemplation but about active engagement with the world from a place of love. When we serve others without expectation, we often find that what we need comes back to us in unexpected ways. By letting go of outcomes and focusing on serving the present moment with kindness and an open heart, we align with something greater than ourselves and discover that we're taken care of in return. Join Raj and Michael as they explore how the inner work enables us to show up more fully in service to others, and how finding joy in the journey transforms both ourselves and those around us.Connect with Mike:https://muse.io/clarkConnect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this powerful episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, hosts Rob Stoddard and Karen Potter sit down with Johnny and Emily Spigelmire, founders of Beyond Broken Vows. With over 37 years of marriage, Johnny and Emily share their raw and inspiring journey through pornography addiction, betrayal, and redemption. Discover how they turned their pain into purpose, helping couples rebuild trust and intimacy after infidelity.
Riley Rees sits down with Aspen Robinson, a trauma expert and energy healer, to discuss the powerful journey of healing childhood trauma. Aspen shares her personal experience with trauma recovery, emphasizing that healing is a fluid process that often requires a combination of approaches. From traditional therapies to energy healing and somatic practices, Aspen explores how to find what works for you. Tune in to hear about the importance of listening to your body, taking small steps toward healing, and why seeking guidance in your recovery journey is okay.In this episode, we chat about:How to recognize the signs and symptoms of childhood traumaThe importance of identifying your trauma and finding the right healing modalitiesWhy healing from trauma is a personal and unique journeyThe value of being gentle with yourself and taking things one step at a timeThe power of energy work and somatic practices in trauma recoveryEpisode resources:Aspen's Instagram (Instagram)Aspen's Website (Website)The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson Book (Website)It Didn't Start With You by Mark Wolynn Book (Website)Book Energy Healing at Sofia Health (Website)Sign up for Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, mindfulness, and Yoga live classes with Prime (get free trial)The Sofia Unfiltered by Sofia Health is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have. For any health concerns, users should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals.The Sofia Unfiltered by Sofia Health is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have. For any health concerns, users should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals.
Episode 15!Content includes:-Chest trauma and the principles of analgesia.Paediatric prolonged seizure management.RCEM Safety flash around water beads.Another instalment of Dr Sarah Noble's quality quest.Major pelvic traumaThe usual collection of dad's jokes!
In this powerful episode, I sit down with transformational coach and international speaker Alyn Caley. Alyn's journey is one of deep healing, from growing up in a Sicilian family where emotions weren't openly expressed to breaking free from cycles of addiction, body image struggles, and external validation. She shares how a life-changing moment led her to sell everything she owned, embark on a pilgrimage, and ultimately step into her mission of guiding visionary women to heal core wounds and create their own legacy.We also dive into the profound lessons of motherhood—how it strips us down to our core, challenges us, and gives us the opportunity to reparent ourselves while raising conscious children. Alyn opens up about the unexpected journey of becoming a mother, navigating postpartum struggles, almost facing divorce, and how her work continues to evolve through the lens of motherhood.This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to break free from generational patterns, embrace their soul's purpose, and lead with intention.Topics We Cover:Healing from core wounds & breaking cyclesThe masks we wear to seek validationHow motherhood transforms identity & purposeRaising emotionally aware children & shifting generational traumaThe sacred lessons of Costa Rica & living in alignment with your soul's callingTune in for an honest, raw, and deeply inspiring conversation!---Alyn Caley is a Transformation Facilitator and Somatic Inner Healing Guide, International Speaker, Author and Founder of Lead Your Legacy, a holistic wellness company that mentors women into freedom from trauma, so they can increase their impact and influence in this world.It's through her extensive trauma work and somatic inner healing practices, woven together with her knowledge of embodiment and the power to heal through the body, that she has had the privilege to guide over 400 women through their own awakening + profound transformational healing journey.Connect with Alyn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyncaleyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alyncaleywebsite: https://www.alyncaley.comFree Gift: 3 Day Personalized Self Care Guide Show Links:Stay connected with Amber on IGGrab your early bird ticket to HERE FOR MORE LIVE 2025
In this week's episode of In The Circle, I have the pleasure of speaking with Heather Monroe, a transpersonal psychotherapist with a unique approach to healing relational and attachment trauma. Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, combining multiple therapeutic modalities to help others heal.She is a certified psychodrama trainer, a certified Kundalini yoga teacher, and a MAPS-certified psychedelic therapist. She is also in the advanced stages of Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing training. These diverse qualifications give her a deep understanding of how trauma is stored in the body and how it can be released through creative, somatic approaches.Listen to Heather's insights on trauma, the mind-body connection, and her innovative methods for guiding others toward lasting healing. Whether you're curious about somatic experiencing, psychodrama, or healing life-long trauma, this conversation offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.Tommy Discusses:Healing is not a one-size-fits-all approachFlexibility and creativity are essential when addressing traumaThe connection between the mind, body, and traumaHow to move from codependent to interdependent Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircleRecovery 2.0 Spiritual Journey to IndiaVisiting India is a not-to-be-missed experience - especially for anyone interested in spirituality, yoga, meditation, and the exotic. Come immerse yourself with the Recovery 2.0 community in an unforgettable, 10-day journey to Rishikesh, India. Learn more and apply: R20.com/india2025 Further Links & ResourcesCatch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFTJoin our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addictionSubscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTubeVisit our websiteCome and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/eventsAddiction is part of everyone's journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It's here that we'll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.Connect with TommyInstagram
In today's episode, breathwork expert Jasmine Marie joins us to explore how breath becomes a pathway to healing and liberation for Black women. Through personal stories and ancestral wisdom, they unpack the transformative power of breathwork in managing stress, processing trauma, and fostering joy. Jasmine shares practical techniques for daily practice while illuminating the deep connection between individual healing and community support. From addressing collective grief to embracing emotional awareness, this conversation offers both tactical guidance and spiritual insights for those seeking wholeness through the power of breath.Guest Spotlight: Jasmine Marie, breathwork practitioner and founder of the wellness movement black girls breathing®, has personally observed how stress manifests in Black bodies and understands how these specific stressors can be alleviated through somatic practices. This experience has driven her life's mission: providing access to a crucial tool for addressing trauma and healing bodies — the power of breathwork. In her upcoming debut, Black Girls Breathing: Heal from Trauma, Combat Chronic Stress, and Find Your Freedom, she offers a practical path for Black women to manage mental health and heal trauma through breathwork and community.In this episode we discussed how-Healing is a multifaceted journey encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspectsBreathwork serves as a powerful, accessible tool for managing stress and traumaThe nervous system can be retrained through consistent breathing practicesCommunity support plays a crucial role in the healing journeyFinding joy and freedom is essential to the healing processConnect with the Black Girl Breathing community Visit the WebsiteFollow on Instagram Buy the Book! ***For the month of December, you can join Black Girl Breathing's Sunday Balm membership community at a discounted rate. Use code BEWELLSIS at checkout! *** Connect with me on socials- join the Be Well,Sis tribe on Instagram and YouTube!Want to get in touch? Maybe you have an AITA you need solving or a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Be Well Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Reem Elmaghraby. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a textIn this episode, Jacqui Burge joins me (Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen) for a magical conversation that ranges from why perimenopause needed an easy-to-digest, simple and clean protein powder to how much better life can be without sugar. Jacqui is a thoughtful, post-menopausal American health and wellness entrepreneur. A workplace wellness pioneer, she has more than three million views on LinkedIn for sessions offered by her company Desk Yogi. She's been a figure skater, a rock star, a mom and a drug addict. She's also a woman who found herself a bit lost when menopause hit, and it was unexplained weight gain that led her to launch XO Jacqui. And this is where I found her, because Jacquie's clean, vegan, organic and gluten-free protein powder is literally the only one in the world my tummy can tolerate. You can literally count the ingredients on your hand. It's delicious and I actually import it from the US to the UAE. (If you want some of your own, use code HOTFLASHINC15 at checkout) Jacqui's mantra aligns with mine here at Hotflash inc: be your own advocate, stay curious and a step outside of your comfort zone. The episode emphasizes embracing change, the non-linear nature of healing, and promoting self-acceptance and mental well-being.Highlights:The power of nudgesWhy she works on Sundays How to edit your to-do list to cut overwhelm How to make the first person you take care of youHow not to turn yourself into a mashed potato What drove her to start making her own protein powder (and what's going on with a lot of varieties that seem healthy) The one thing about the obsession with protein you need to knowPerimenopause is asking about ‘what can you simplify'Why perimenopause should be a recognized rite of passageThe stability, knowingness and awareness that gets solidified in menopauseWhat is “pretend connection” and why does it hurt us? Re-examining alcohol in perimenopause What happens after you kick sugar for 10 daysHow neurofeedback cut through the trauma and finally helped her feel safeWhy she wants you to get support in tackling your traumaThe two sides of asking for helpWhat radical acceptance really meansHer best advice for going through perimenopause Menopausal creativity burstsWhy “post-menopause” needs more loveMy Fit TribeWhere each episode devles into unique experience and knowledge about body mind and spiritListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyJoin the Hotflash Inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Dr. John Churchill, co-founder of Planetary Dharma, integrates Western developmental psychology with Eastern contemplative traditions to create comprehensive frameworks for human growth and healing. With decades of experience studying both psychodynamic theory and meditation practices, Dr. Churchill offers a unique perspective on how early childhood experiences shape our relationship with ourselves, others, and spirituality.Key Topics:Why feeling "unseen" might be more than just a personal wound - discover the surprising connection to multi-generational traumaThe three foundational layers of human development that shape everything from self-trust to spiritual connectionHow your nervous system inherited patterns from your ancestors (and what to do about it)The overlooked connection between childhood attachment and adult spiritual experiencesWhy therapy alone might not be enough - and the missing piece in modern psychological healingThe revolutionary practice that can help you internalize positive experiences (hint: it's not meditation)What AI and technological advancement might mean for collective trauma healingThe surprising truth about "victim consciousness" and its relationship to developmental stagesHow understanding human development could transform democracy and leadershipWhy the "spiritual bypass" might be keeping you from true awakeningThis episode is essential listening for anyone interested in understanding the deeper mechanics of human suffering and transformation. Dr. Churchill presents a groundbreaking framework that bridges ancient wisdom with modern psychology, offering practical insights for personal healing while illuminating larger patterns in social and cultural evolution. Whether you're a therapist, spiritual seeker, or simply someone wanting to understand yourself better, this conversation provides crucial context for navigating your own development and contributing to collective healing during these transformative times.Tools/resources mentioned in this episode:Planetary Dharma - 4-year training program integrating Eastern and Western psychologyKen Wilber's developmental frameworksAttunement exercisesSomatic experiencing techniquesPsychodynamic healing approachesConnect with John:Website: https://www.planetarydharma.com/Instagram:@PlanetaryDharmaEmail:hello@planetarydharma.comConnect with Raj:Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's episode Manpreet speaks to Pali conscious marketing coach and complex trauma survivor about the dark soul of the night triggered by entrepreneurship and navigating healing trauma whilst serving others You will learn How to navigate an entrepreneur journey whilst also healing complex traumaThe dark side of entrepreneurship How not to recreate the chaos of your childhood How to build a business that doesn't trigger the F out of youThe wounds that come up in business and how to heal themSign up for Pali's new marketing Reinvention era membership here Apply for 121 coaching or VIP days for January 2025 here Sign up to Soulful Success podcast series hereTo sign up to heal your inner child pay here and just email manpreet@heartshappiness.co.uk to add your friend/ family for FREE in December onlyHeart's Happiness Self Healing ShopInstagram for Heart's Happiness daily inspiration for your mental health and healing.Join mailing list here Subscribe to our videos on you tube.Everyone deserves to find their own Heart's Happiness and this podcast has been created with so much love from my heart to yours. Love Manpreet
In today's episode, Evgeny Lebedev talks about the remarkable potential of ketamine with Dr John Krystal, Professor of neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine. Their discussion delves into the world of neurology, what ketamine actually does to our brain and the importance of glutamate receptors in treating depression. Ketamine may have gotten bad press after Friends actor Matthew Perry died of an overdose while receiving treatment with the drug, but for Dr Krystal, it is a critically overlooked solution to the epidemic of mental illness.Also in this episode:Ketamine's complicated history starting in the 1950sThe real reason depression leads to suicideWhy ketamine is effective at dealing with traumaThe detailed procedure of ketamine therapy The importance of ketamine's “narrow window” dosageKetamine's reputation and why it needs to change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this heartfelt episode, I am joined by Marie Burgess, LCPC, a grief therapist who has turned her personal loss into a powerful mission. Marie shares her journey of losing her son and how she now dedicates her life to helping other parents navigate the devastating loss of a child. If you or someone you know is struggling with grief, especially after the loss of a loved one, this episode offers compassionate insights and practical advice on finding hope and healing.Marie opens up about the importance of creating a supportive community, the challenges of processing trauma, and the need for authentic emotional expression. She provides a safe space for grieving parents, helping them move forward and find meaning again after loss.In Today's Episode We Discuss:Marie's journey through the loss of her son and finding her callingThe importance of support networks in the grieving processHow to navigate the intense emotions that come with losing a childPractical strategies to process grief and traumaThe value of peer support groups and specialized grief workshopsHow grief can transform into a source of strength and new purposeTips on how to support someone who is grievingGrief is an inevitable part of the human experience, but it doesn't have to be faced alone. Marie's powerful story and professional insights provide hope, connection, and a path toward healing. Tune in to learn how you can find support and strength through even the most unimaginable losses.Where We Can Connect Listen on Your Favorite Podcast PlatformFollow the PodcastWatch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow Me on InstagramConnect With Me on Facebook Follow & Review On Apple PodcastsAre you following the podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don't miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up, I would hate for you to miss a single one! Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. So easy and so appreciated!
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the psychology of toxic relationships with author and creativity coach Caitlin Liz Fisher. Breaking the silence on why leaving isn't as simple as "just walking away," Caitlin shares her raw, personal journey through abuse, manipulation, and, ultimately, freedom.In This EpisodeThe shocking truth: It takes an average of 7 attempts to leave an abusive relationshipWhy abuse only works with "good times" in betweenHow gaslighting and isolation tactics gradually erode self-worthRed flags in relationships and early warning signsThe role of trauma bonds in keeping us stuckRebuilding identity and self-trust after abuseKey InsightsUnderstanding the cycle of abuse and love bombingHow abusers target and exploit past traumaThe connection between childhood experiences and adult relationshipsWhy smart, capable people stay in toxic relationshipsThe importance of recognizing patterns before they become chainsContent Warning: This episode contains discussions of emotional abuse, manipulation, and toxic relationships.If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, help is available. You're not alone.Connect with Caitlin Liz FisherWebsiteInstagramYouTube_____________________________________________________________________Desire to find your Scenic Route? Visit jenniferwalter.me — a welcoming space for the emotionally exhausted to rest, discover, and playfully embrace inner peace. Embrace a softer, more fulfilling life today! For snapshots from Jennifer's scenic route to a softer life come over to Instagram TikTok PICK YOUR SCENIC ROUTE AFFIRMATIONReady to embrace your Scenic Route? Step off the beaten path with the Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck. It's not about the hustle; it's about finding the courage to trust your inner compass and carve a path that's authentically yours. Tap into your inner wisdom and let it guide you.
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Happy Satiated Saturday! As many of you know, this Somatic Eating® journey all started for me when I began to have severe digestive issues in my teenage years and early 20's. During that time, I was doing everything I could. I explored Ayurveda, cleansing, detoxing, the GAPS diet, the low FODMAP diet, I cut out gluten and dairy, and while some of these things helped or at least taught me something about my body, the digestive issues continued. It wasn't until I started somatic therapy that things began to change. As I came to terms with what I grew up around was traumatic, I had more compassion for my body and my digestive issues that were my body's way of telling me all along it didn't feel safe. What I have seen is that somatics, trauma work, and nervous system healing are missing pieces on a digestive and food healing adventureIn this week's Satiated Podcast episode, I chat with Miriam Jacobson, triple board-certified functional medicine dietitian, breathwork facilitator, and the founder of Every Body Bliss about: The connection between digestive issues and traumaThe impact of trauma on the vagus nerveHow to support your vagus nerveHow our pace and environment can affect the function of our digestive tractThe importance of tears when healingYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode here: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/trauma-digestive-issues-and-the-vagus-nerveWith Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Miriam:Website: https://www.everybodybliss.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-jacobson-10066555 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybodybliss/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everybodybliss1Support the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportMy favorite water filter: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=somaticeatingReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/discount/STEPHANIEMARA?rfsn=7433250.c99684Use my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. www.bensound.co...
Motherhood is a beautiful, chaotic, and deeply emotional journey. As mums, we often find ourselves juggling a myriad of feelings—from the joy of tiny milestones to the overwhelm of sleepless nights and endless responsibilities. In this episode of Boob to Food the podcast, we explore the complex landscape of emotions that mums navigate daily. Whether you're feeling frazzled, disconnected, or simply seeking more calm in your day-to-day, this episode is packed with compassionate insights to help you thrive as a mum. Tamara Coughlan is an integrative psychotherapist, yoga & meditation teacher, retreat facilitator, occupational therapist and mumma. She blends somatic therapy and process-oriented approaches, and holds a psycho-spiritual lens to walk beside individuals as they explore emotions, behaviours and relationships with themselves. With a focus on the connection between body, mind, and heart, Tamara creates compassionate spaces for clients to explore their inner landscapes and reconnect with their authentic selves.In this podcast we chat to Tam about:The importance of acknowledging our emotions and some of the common themes in mothersHow mothers can balance the demands of parenting while also giving themselves the space to heal from their hurts and traumaThe role of the nervous system in how we respond to stressSome signs that a mother's nervous system might be dysregulated, and how to become more attuned to these signalsSome simple, everyday practices that mothers can incorporate into their routines to help regulate their nervous systemsThe practice of self-compassion when we're struggling to regulate their nervous system, especially during particularly challenging times?...and so much moreYou can connect with Tam on Instagram as well as her websiteToday's episode was brought to you by Cell Squared. Cell Squared are a Melbourne based business on a mission to connect people with more traditional ways of eating. If you have been around here for a while, you will know that we are huge fans of liver, and particularly LOVE the Cell Squared liver and spleen capsules as a great way to introduce this iron rich superfood to your whole family. The Organic Spleen & Liver Capsules were recently reformulated to deliver 9.4mg of heme iron per 6 capsule serve. As well as iron (from the spleen), the capsules are unique as they also contain the necessary synergistic nutrients to enhance iron absorption & usability (which come from liver). You can use the code BOOBTOFOOD which will give 10% off storewide, including already discounted 3month capsule bundles which also have free express shipping. Discount excludes already 15-20% off bundles & double-up ghee bundles. Visit www.cellsquared.com.au Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com
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Julian of Norwich is known and loved for the lines revealed to her by God, “All shall be well and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.” But beyond the comfort of this understandably uplifting phrase, what are theological and philosophical insights we might learn from this anonymous medieval Christian mystic and anchoress?Ryan McAnnally-Linz joins Evan Rosa to discuss the historical context of Julian of Norwich, her life and vocation as an anchoress, and the story of near-death experience and subsequent mystical visions that led her to write such theologically rich and uplifting words—which comprise the earliest known writing by a woman in English. Together they have an extended discussion of a rather marvelous segment from the Long Text of the Revelation of Divine Love, sections 46-58, and in particular we look at the revelation Julian herself was most puzzled and mystified by during her own life, discovering understanding only decades after having received the vision: Section 51, the Parable of the Lord and the Servant.Image Credit: adapted from The Lives of the Saints Gallus, Magnus, Otmar and Wiboradain German, 1451–60. St. Gallen, Stiftsbibliothek, Cod. Sang. 602, p. 303.Show Notes“All shall be well” as an introduction to Julian for manyRowan Williams on Julian as one of the greatest English language theologiansWho was Julian? How she thinks and what we can draw from her for the purposes of theological insight and spiritual maturity?Found Julian in a medieval survey course and she has remained with himWhat caught you in Julian? Why did it stick with you?She synthesizes a visionary experience with deep theological reflection: subtle and sophisticated theologian; simplicity, earnestness, and virtuositySo give us a little bit of her biography. I know that we know precious little, but what do we know? And maybe give us some of the historical context of her?Couple of manuscripts of her writing; the short and the long textMargery Kempe visits Julian to make a request in The Book of Margery Kempe (https://d.lib.rochester.edu/teams/publication/staley-the-book-of-margery-kempe)Anchoress and is attached to a church in Norwich; 1340s first and second waves of the Black Death; mass loss and traumaThe text is less focused on herself outside of the visions that happen on what she believes is her death bed.What is the spiritual occupation of an anchoress or anchorite?Anchorite as isolated spiritual calling different from monks and hermits; life is in this one cellDo you know what motivations are there for that spiritual vocation in the church? Why would anyone do this?Anchorite ceremonies are like funeral rites; a death to the world, living only for prayerThe showings - 16 visions; prays for mind of the passion, bodily sickness, and three wounds (contrition, compassion, and willful longing for God)The suffering of Christ and his wounds and their popularity in medieval devotional practice16 showings that are intertwined and vary in form (visual, auditory, bodily, mental)The last showing, which she ponders for the rest of her life.What are some of the core philosophical, theological, or other concepts that are most salient for understanding Julian?Julian understands herself as beholden to the church, its teachings, and its tradition - wrestling with these and her visions.A Vision Shown to a Devout Woman by Julian (https://www.psupress.org/books/titles/0-271-02547-6.html)A Revelation of Love by Julian (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/261039/revelations-of-divine-love-by-julian-of-norwich-translated-by-elizabeth-spearing-introduction-and-notes-by-a-c-spearing/)Augustinian tradition is appealed to—his teachings on evil and sin, Christian PlatonismJulian as a Trinitarian thinkerWhat would you say about her understanding of love?Later visions in life and praying for many years for understanding —Love is THE thing for Julian, it's the whole thing.Love as joyful communion but also a passionate willingness to sacrifice for one's belovedA Short Play: The Lord and the Servant (from the long text)Chapter 51 of the Long TextRed herrings in Julian; the medieval trope of enumeratingThe perplexing vision of the servant in the hole ?Reconciling the goodness of the world with sin; dealing with what she is seeing from God and what the church teaches about sin—wresting with the detailsThe Fall, the “Felix Culpa” or the “Happy Fault,” and the servant in the holeGod looks without blame and that complicates church teaching on sin; layers in the narrative, God, humanity, ChristBeing drawn into the puzzling and the pondering experienced by Julian inspired by her writing; finding comfort in a loving God that we cannot see clearlyHow God sees“Our life and our being are in God.”Chapter 49 of Julian's Showings“She's saying, sorry sin, good creatures are good creatures and their goodness qua creatures of God is kept safe and whole in God, regardless of what their concrete existential messed-upness might be.”Julian says: “Jesus is all who shall be saved. And all who shall be saved are Jesus and all through God's love along with the obedience, humility and patience and other virtues which pertain to us.”Totus Christi: Jesus as both head and body of the churchJulian says: “All people who shall be saved while we are in this world have in us a marvelous mixture of both weal and woe. We have in us our risen Lord Jesus. We have in us the misery of the harm of Adam's falling and dying. We are steadfastly protected by Christ, and by the touch of His grace, we are raised into sure trust of salvation. And by Adam's fall, our perceptions are so shattered in various ways, by sins and by different sufferings, that we are so darkened and blinded that we can hardly find any comfort. But inwardly, we wait for God and trust faithfully that we shall receive mercy and grace, for this is God's own operation within us. And in His goodness, He opens the eye of our understanding, and by this we gain sight, sometimes more, sometimes less, according to the ability that God gives us to receive it.”The servant out of the hole; the mixture of weal and woe within us“She says at some point, ‘Peace and love are always at work in us, but we are not always in peace and love.'”Even when we don't feel God, Julian wants us to know the comfort that he is there.Julian writes: “There neither can, nor shall be anything at all between God and man's soul. He wants us to know that the noblest thing he ever made is humankind and its supreme essence and highest virtue is the blessed soul of Christ. And furthermore, he wants us to know that his precious soul was beautifully bound to him in the making. With a knot which is so subtle and so strong that it is joined into God, and in this joining, it is made eternally holy. … Furthermore, he wants us to know that all the souls which will be eternally saved in heaven are bound and united in this union and made holy in this holiness.”The Beauty of the Middle English it was originally written in: “one-ing”“Christ's union with God is our union with God by virtue of Christ's union with us.”The meaning of atonement for Julian of NorwichThe soul as an intricately woven knot; one knot that is interwoven with those of others by and through God—atonement, the one-ing of humans and God; being tied together and pulled in by the incarnation“It's Julian reminding me that my blindness doesn't have the final say, doesn't actually say anything about what's real and true and how God sees.”Production NotesThis podcast featured Ryan McAnnally-LinzEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Alexa Rollow, Kacie Barrett, and Macie BridgeA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give
About Michael Boothby:Michael Boothby stands at the confluence of ancient wisdom and contemporary creativity. As the visionary behind Lovewise Media and Michael Boothby Creative, he is a beacon for those seeking to elevate their consciousness and embrace authenticity in a world that often feels so disconnected. Through his programs, songs, jokes, and workshops, Michael aims to ignite a worldwide movement of creative expression, leading to transformative change and a more harmonious, joyful world where nobody feels alone.In this episode, Jennie Bellinger and Michael Boothby discuss:The power of improv comedy principles in creating a more playful and harmonious worldRebirthing breathwork as a therapeutic process for releasing emotional blockages and healing traumaThe importance of incorporating humor and laughter into business and personal interactionsUsing callbacks in comedy and business to create powerful connections and positive experiencesCombining breathwork, movement, and improvisational theater games in Conscious Comedy workshopsKey Takeaways:Embodying improv comedy principles on a societal level could lead to a more authentic, connected, and less exploitative world.Rebirthing breathwork allows individuals to enter a transpersonal state, facilitating emotional healing and personal growth.Incorporating humor and laughter into interactions helps establish trust, create positive experiences, and keep people engaged, whether in business or personal settings.Callbacks in comedy and business make people feel included and foster a sense of familiarity, strengthening connections and relationships.Michael Boothby's unique approach to tarot readings, Conscious Comedy workshops, and spiritual guidance demonstrates the power of combining humor, breathwork, and human design for personal development."If we all embody the principles of improv - staying open, saying yes, and making your partner look good - we'll have a much more playful and a lot less exploitative world.” — Michael BoothbyEXCLUSIVE FREEBIE FOR THE LISTENERS:If you are one of the first five to reach out to Michael, you will receive a free tarot reading!Connect with Michael Boothby: LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelboothbycreative/CONNECT WITH JENNIE:Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/Email: jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.comFacebook personal page: https://facebook.com/jbellingerPLFacebook podcast page: http://facebook.com/BadassDirectSalesMasteryFacebook group for Badass Crew: https://facebook.com/groups/BadassDirectSalesMomsInstagram: https://instagram.com/BadassDirectSalesMasteryPersonal Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenniebellingerLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/BadassDirectSalesMasteryShow Notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
On The Guest: Yemi Penn is a British-born Nigerian author, Engineer, TEDx speaker, and entrepreneur whose mission is to help others overcome and transform their traumas. As a true multi-passionate creative, she has managed to dip her toes into many industries. Most recently she released a short documentary titled “Did I Choose My Trauma?” that follows her experience from childhood abuse to actively healing adulthood.From this conversation you'll learn:Healthy ways to tap into your traumaThe reason matriarchal wounds run so deepThe wisdom of our bodies (and the pain they hold)How to break cycle of generational traumaTraditional Eastern modalities of healing traumaHow to move through transferred traumaHow to get specific about what part of you needs healingThe role of curiosity in empathy, tolerance, and purposeThe concept of bending realityThe equation for manifestationWhy you might not trust your intuitionHow to start reclaiming your pleasureHow sexuality unlocks creativityThe problem with collecting and hoarding accomplishmentsHow to recognize your “alibis”How to find your WHYThe journey to a healthy mindAnd so much more!Find Yemi's Research and other work here: https://linktr.ee/YemiPennSign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression - SPECIAL OFFER FOR UNLEASH Listeners: Use code UNLEASH15 for 15% off! -Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreativeFollow me @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
While we excitedly wait for 9 months to meet our babies, the reality for many women is that the birth they have been hoping for may not be the one they experience. Many women are left feeling physically and emotionally shaken, confused, overwhelmed or many other distressing emotions that amount to birth trauma - something that is not always easy to discuss.So today we are joined by the incredible Bernadette Lack - a midwife, creator and founder of Core and Floor Restore and co-creator of Motheration, two companies centered around enabling you to feel the very best version of yourself emotionally and physically. She is also an author, educator, and co-host of The Great Birth Rebellion podcast. Her favourite roles in life though are being a lover to her husband and mother to their two epic children.In this podcast we discussWhat exactly is birth trauma and why it is such an important topic to addressHow someone might know if they have experienced birth traumaThe impact of birth trauma on the mother, baby and future generationsWhether birth outcomes are really improvingHow you can release or process birth traumaWhat to do if you have had a traumatic birth and are pregnant again... and so much more!You can connect with Bernadette and her amazing work on instagram as well asCore and Floor Restore websiteThe Great Birth Rebellion podcastMotheration websiteToday's episode has been brought to you by Franjo's Kitchen. We are huge fans of Franjo's Kitchen and their incredible, natural, functional and delicious lactation cookies created by health professionals to support mothers from pregnancy through to postpartum & beyond. Their Australian made and owned cookies are dairy and egg free with gluten free options too - but be warned - they are SERIOUSLY delicious (and Kate has found them really effective too). Our personal favourites are the choc chip and fig and almond flavours - which are the perfect snack when you're breastfeeding or one handed trying to wrangle a toddler!You can use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 15% off sitewide until the 29th of June 2024. Visit franjoskitchen.comFollow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com
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Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Partnered with A Survivor, David & Ruth have an intimate discussion about how we can be emotionally & behaviorally responsible even when we have been trained into fear & reactivity through violence & abuse. David and Ruth discuss:How we need to drop binary definitions in order to prevent abusers from using their history of trauma as an excuse for current behaviors of coercive control & violence. The importance of unlearning reactive behaviors that we came by 'honestly' through traumaThe importance of considering context, patterns of behavior and impacts on functioning as part of the conversations about survivors' reactivity and use of violence The value of self-reflection on the impact of our behaviors when we are triggered back into a state of fear or defensivenessIf you like this episode you may be interested in:Season 5 Episode 2: Women's Use Of Force In Intimate Relationships: An Interview With Lisa Young LaranceSeason 3 Episode 7: Understanding And Validating Survivors' Acts Of ResistanceSeason 2 Episode 11: “We Need A Revolution:” Integration Of Trauma Healing And Behavior Change For People Who Choose Violence Now available! Mapping the Perpetrator's Pattern: A Practitioner's Tool for Improving Assessment, Intervention, and Outcomes The web-based Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Tool is a virtual practice tool for improving assessment, intervention, and outcomes through a perpetrator pattern-based approach. The tool allows practitioners to apply the Model's critical concepts and principles to their current case load in realCheck out David Mandel's new book "Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers: How to transform the way we keep children safe from domestic violence."
A research-backed plan for getting your sh*t together in every possible sphere.We're going to talk about some smart strategies today with Emma Seppälä, Ph.D. She is a psychologist and research scientist, with an expertise in the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection. She is the Science Director of Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and she also teaches executives at the Yale School of Management. She's been on this show before, to discuss her best-selling book The Happiness Track. And today she's back to discuss her new book, Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos. In this episode we talk about:What she means by that term, sovereignThe neuroscience of emotion regulationThe science of intuition – and how to work with it when you're a critical thinkerHow our past can unconsciously bind us The impact of traumaThe latest evidence for the benefits of meditationAnd how to cultivate what scientists call Positive Relational EnergyRelated Episodes:Three Lessons from a Happiness Researcher | Emma SeppäläThe Scientific Case for Self-Compassion | Chris GermerCan You Really Trust Your Gut? | Amber TamblynSign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/emma-seppala-764Additional Resources:Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/installSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you are looking for one of the most inspiring, heartbreaking and powerful stories-then you are in for a treat today on today's episode of The NO Bullsh*t Manifestation Show. Today Kat is joined by her former client and friend, Laura Renner. Laura is an author, podcast host, and neonatal intensive care nurse who suffered a near-fatal traumatic brain injury that changed the trajectory of her life. Through her complicated recovery, she hit rock bottom and realized she needed to undergo deep work to heal her complex trauma. She's spent the last two years exploring countless healing modalities and sharing her experience to show others they're capable of healing, too. Today they discuss:Facing and working through your traumaThe highs and lows of healingThe power of comparison when looking for evidence Somatic experiencing to healThe states of the nervous systemsWhat the effects of screen time has on your mind and bodyTips for regulating your nervous system Reframing negative thoughts and behaviors If you are interested in learning more about Laura & connecting with her, check out the links below:Order a copy of Laura's book hereCheck out Laura's PodcastFollow Laura on InstagramFollow Laura on TikTokVisit Laura's websiteIf you are ready to take control of your manifestation journey, check out the resources linked down below...Apply for The Abundant *AF* Babe AcademyFollow Kat on InstagramClick here to become an Inside Member of Kat's low-cost membership community - The Mindset & Manifestation Inner Circle
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever thought about using psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to address trauma and mental health issues?If so, this episode of From Survivor to Thriver is a must-listen. Our guest, Jill Sitnick, opens up about the childhood trauma that caused her to develop PTSD and depression in adulthood. After reaching a critical point, Jill found hope and healing through psychedelic-assisted therapy.Join us as Jill shares her journey, discussing the challenges she faced, how she discovered this unique form of therapy, and why it's so effective in treating deep-rooted trauma. Jill Sitnick is an award-winning strategic thinker and educator who healed her childhood trauma-induced PTSD with psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Jill has over 25 years of educational technology expertise, having worked for Bensalem Township School District, Microsoft, and Amazon. As the founder of The Journey Sage, she is a credible voice who uses her teaching experience to demystify the process of healing PTSD with psychedelics. Her memoir, Rescuing Jill, How MDMA, with a Dash of Magic Mushrooms, Healed my Childhood Trauma-Induced PTSD, recounts her yearlong healing journey. Her Rescuing Jill Companion Workbook: Intention Setting Prompts for Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy is available to assist people working with psychedelics for healing. Jill'sgoal is to share her healing experience to help others who are looking for PTSD healing options.In today's episode, we cover: The PTSD Jill experienced due to childhood traumaThe coping mechanisms we use to help us through difficult timesHow Jill found healing through MDMA treatmentThe science behind psychedelic therapy What the preparation for psychedelic-assisted therapy looks like What integration after psychedelic-assisted therapy looks like How MDMA treatment can calm your bodyWhich medium each psychedelic is suitable forHow resistance is part of healing We hope you enjoyed this conversation with Jill! If you want to learn more from her about psychedelic-assisted therapy, make sure to visit her website to find all her resources and check out her YouTube channel.Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Links: Visit Jill's website: https://thejourneysage.comCheck out her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJourneySage/videosVisit our websiteFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.comQuotes: “We all cope with things in different ways. We build our own coping mechanisms.” -Marc “Think of the thing that makes you most nervous like public speaking or a spider, that really gets your body psyched up. Imagine just being able to calm t
Episode Highlights With Dane MaxwellHow his journey led him to write a children's book for his daughterHis journey from high-achieving entrepreneur to singerHow Hatha yoga helped him process energy in his body after traumaThe therapies that helped him resolve past traumaHow he's working to avoid passing on negative patterns to his daughterWhat dual sympathetic reset is and how it helped his PTSDHow this led to writing a book for his daughterThe formula you can use to write a book for your children and the resources he sharesResources We MentionThe Mermaid Who Couldn't Pick A Tail by Dane Maxwell
Today's conversation is with Daniel Carcillo, two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Chicago Blackhawks, and ten-year veteran of the NHL. Daniel also played with the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes, and one season with the New York Rangers throughout his career. Having had 4 Stanley Cup appearances over the last few years of his professional playing career, Daniel brings so much insight and wisdom into today's discussion with me. From the highs of being an athlete at the top of his game to the lows of debilitating injuries that required multiple surgeries that ultimately resulted in a opioid addiction, he has seen and experienced it all and shares many gems of insight in this conversation.It's clear that Daniel knows what it takes to be the best he can be when it comes to pursuing true passions in life, both personally and professionally. Despite having an amazing career that spanned ten years and two Stanley Cups over the course of 429 games and 164 fights in the NHL, Daniel is more defined by the human he is. He has done so much internal work to better understand his past trauma in order to live with much more authenticity, courage, resilience and purpose in his life. As a result, he continues to have such a positive impact on those who are lucky enough to come across his path. In our conversation today we cover the following themes:Early days in Daniel's life and the strengths he developed that went on to serve him so well as an athlete and entrepreneurThe power of our internal voice and how to navigate it in ways that helps to bring out our best in lifeThe importance of having a mindfulness practice to help combat tough emotions brought on by past traumaThe power of vulnerability as a tool for being as honest as possible about our experiences, needs, and wants in lifeHow to maintain motivation and purpose regardless of our pursuitsAfter his playing days, Daniel began to suffer from mild-like dementia symptoms brought on by the many concussions he sustained while playing in the NHL. He knows all too well the physical and emotional toll that can accompany these injuries. Since retiring, Daniel has devoted his life to sharing his experiences, insights, and the transformative impact of emerging therapies, as well ancient and natural medicines in regaining brain health and quality of life. This conversation with Daniel was a special one that I hope you find value in. Please share it with anyone who you feel will benefit from listening. Hope you enjoy it!!Connect With Daniel CarcilloWebsite'X' Formerly TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTube
For personalized guidance, I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Glow Assessment call. We'll evaluate your situation and, even if I'm not the right fit for you, I'll provide useful resources and support to help you on your journey.Get ready for an intimate and transformative episode of The Thriving Mama with Dr. Stephanie Davis. This solo episode dives into the depths of trauma, both visible and hidden. Journey with Stephanie as she uncovers the roots of her recent emotional cascade, linking it to generational trauma and everyday triggers. Discover powerful insights on how past pains shape our present selves and learn practices for healing, such as the creation of a "freedom list." Whether you're touched by trauma or seeking a deeper understanding, this episode offers tools for forgiveness, gratitude, and reclaiming your inner strength. Key Topics Discussed:Understanding and identifying trauma triggersThe impacts of generational traumaThe power of forgiveness in healingThe influence of trauma on subconscious programmingGratitude as a tool for overcoming traumaTimestamps:07:04 How trauma impacts daily life in subtle ways.11:52 Emotional regulation and the feeling of control in one's life.13:06 Multiple tragic deaths that led to big epiphanies in life. 16:21 Awareness leading to starting work on trauma therapy, methodologies.21:26 Consciously practice gratitude throughout your day and nightly.24:13 Starting a forgiveness process through acknowledging and forgiving.Our Socials:Dr. Stephanie Davis | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool
Alli Schaper is the founder of Super Mush, a company dedicated to promoting the benefits of functional mushrooms. She is a passionate advocate for mental health and functional mushrooms. Alli's story is one of self-discovery, healing, and a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between gut health, brain health, and overall well-being. Through her studies of psychedelics and involvement in the mental health community, Alli has emerged as a thought leader and advocate for the healing potential of functional mushrooms and psychedelics.Key topics discussed include:The relationship between gut health and brain healthThe potential of psychedelics for human optimization and healingThe Western approach to grief and death, and how psychedelics can help process traumaThe history and stigma surrounding psychedelics and their role in human cultureThe importance of understanding the context and history of our belief systemsThe potential of microdosing and consumer products for subtle neuroplasticity and mental healthTimestamps:(00:02) Personal Growth and Transformation Through Life(05:15) Journey From Partying to Wellness(10:54) Exploring Psychedelics and Grief(22:57) Exploring Eastern Traditions and Western Detachment(29:30) Psychedelics, Legalization, and Healing(34:22) Exploring Benefits of Microdosing Psychedelics *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what's happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Alli SchaperInstagramLinkedinConnect with Super MushWebsiteInstagramLinkedinConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It's a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA
KeywordsResilience - Adoption - Separation – Developmental Trauma – Relationships - Destiny In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Stephen Rowley shares his career journey from public education to psychotherapy and his personal experiences as an adopted individual. Stephen suggests that separation from birth mothers can lead to developmental trauma and that adoptees often grapple with questions of identity and belonging. He also talks about the emotional outcome when birth parents and adopted children reunite. Main topicsThe core experiences adoptees share.How separation can lead to developmental traumaThe power and interpretation of dreams.How our perceptions are heavily influenced by our projections.The importance of embracing the unknown and the idea that life is not just a single story but a collection of different themes.Action itemsStephen's book is: The Lost Coin: A Memoir of Adoption and Destiny or learn more at stephenrowley108.com/memoir/You can connect with Stephen through his social links: https://www.facebook.com/srowley108http://linkedin.com/in/stephen-rowley-ma-lmhc-b83ab811https://www.instagram.com/stephenrowley108https://twitter.com/srowley108
Parenting with co-regulating and seeing below our kids behaviors is actually a privilege we rarely talk about. It's always a privilege, but especially when we consider different marginalized and oppressed identities that a lot of kids- and those of you listening- intersectionally hold. In this episode, you'll learnThe definition of privilege (it is NOT a criticism)The privilege of safety for folks with histories of traumaThe privilege of safety for folks with other marginalized and oppressed identitiesHow this relates to parenting Resources mentioned in this podcast:Mr. Chazz https://www.mrchazz.com/https://www.instagram.com/mrchazz/Yolanda Williams & Parenting Decolonizedhttps://www.instagram.com/prntgdcolonized/What Happened to You? By Bruce Perry & Oprah WinfreyRead the full transcript at:RobynGobbel.com/privilegeFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: Being With***Hey, if you listen to podcasts, you'll probably love listening to Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors on audiobook! Download it on Audible or wherever you get your audiobooks!*** :::Overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Check out the START HERE podcast- I put it together just to answer the question "Where do I start?" Get your invitation at RobynGobbel.com/StartHere :::::Want to pick Robyn's brain, hang out with her in Zoom meetings and a forum you can access in an app? Come join us in The Club!Are you a professional who wants to support families of kids with big, baffling behaviors? Then Being With is for you!Just need a little extra help? Head to RobynGobbel.com/FreeResources
PREORDER How I Cured My Resting Bitch Face: Your Guide to Stop Settling, Fall in Love with Yourself, & Create a Life You're Obsessed With on Amazon!This is an extra special episode because we have an absolutely incredible guest on the show!Veronica Rottman is a Somatic Practitioner & the founder of Waking Womb which is a somatics education & certification program that is centered around healing your nervous system so you can come home to your body through somatics. She holds space for trauma resolution through the nervous system & has helped thousands internationally through her offerings. Veronica's areas of focus are pelvic health & embodiment, the female nervous system, somatic attachment, childhood trauma, & boundary ruptures.This episode is everything you ever needed to know about the nervous system & healing trauma using somatics.We dive into some powerful topics like:What the nervous system is & how it affects your lifeHow the body holds the potential to rewire your experiences in lifeWhy healing your nervous system is fundamental for creating the life you desire to liveWhy somatic practices & nervous system healing are the missing pieces if you feel like you're doing all the “healing things” but still feel stuckWhy you can't create your dream life when you're living in survival modeHow somatic practices help heal traumaThe effects trauma has on the bodyThe truth about physical symptomsHow our attachment systems are imprinted in our nervous systemHow to reconnect with your body and build the relationship with your bodyWhy we avoid emotionsAnxiety & the relationship between anxiety & the nervous systemPractices to support your nervous systemWhat to do when you feel disregulatedThe importance of pleasure& so much more!Connect with VeronicaInstagram: @wakingwombWebsite: https://waking-womb.com/APPLY FOR 1:1 PRIVATE COACHINGSCHEDULE A BREAKTHROUGH SESSIONSCHEDULE A DISTANCE REIKI ENERGY HEALING SESSIONJoin my BOOK LAUNCH TEAM Let's Connect! Instagram: @iamkelcal TikTok: @iamkelcal RESOURCES
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“We have so many demands before us, we feel that we cannot stop. There is too much to do, and we're not stopping. … Know that if you follow the rhythm of this world, you'll likely be overworking and stressed out, if not traumatized, so I actually get more done following the rhythm of my body and paying attention to it. Rhythms of deep work and deep rest. This is how I want to lead. For me to survive and then actually thrive in this kind of environment, I need to have a different rhythm.” — Alexis Abernethy, Fuller School of PsychologyComing from decades of research, clinical work, and practice in the field, Dr. Alexis Abernethy cuts through theory and ideals, addressing the complex realities of life: loss, trauma, systemic racism, the grinding and wearing away from the stresses of everyday life, and the pressure to lead in the face of unsolvable suffering and need.Alexis keeps spiritual health real and accessible, addressing research-backed principles on sleep, concentration, irritation, relationships, and burnout.Absolutely essential to spiritual health and thriving in our chaotic and frenetic days, Alexis describes rhythms that we can internalize before we get to those soft symptoms or signs of stress.This is a rich and robust conversation about self care at the deepest and most impactful levels in our physical, mental, and spiritual lives—tending to the complexity of our humanity and addressing the deep, pervasive practices that engage us and intertwine us with others and with the sacred, so that we can find and stay aligned with our purpose.In this conversation, we discuss:Her research and therapeutic work with traumatized pastors after Hurricane Katrina, emphasizing the necessity of self-care for the caregivers.How to identify the symptoms of burnout and how to respond.The Christian practice of Sabbath rest, worship, and singing, which Alexis personally experiences as a source of healing and restoration.Show Notes“Rhythms of deep work and deep rest. This is how I want to lead.”Alexis Abernethy's research and expertiseHow leaders can heal and thrive, taking care of themselves and leading their communitities, even amidst traumatic circumstances and the threat of burnoutCaring for pastors and local leaders in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana“It's just this complete devastation. That picture is seared in my mind, and then you go in other communities, and you don't see that same kind of devastation.”“Frankly, a deep anger just really was rising in me. righteous indignation at that injustice.”“This is an interaction of an uncontrollable hurricane and man's decision making.”Dealing with and holding all the anger that rises up as we develop a care and recovery process for healing after traumaHow to help the helpers? How to care for leaders who care for others?Surviving to Thriving, Resilience, and Cultivating RelationshipsPastors' Empowerment Program“What happens in the body?”Trauma's effects: physically, psychologically, emotionally, interpersonally—”how it affects how you engage in the world and how some people over-engage”Emotion regulationTheology of SabbathThe symptoms and root causes of burnoutThe Body Keeps the ScoreRestorative and restful sleepIrritabilityAttention and awareness: “Whose really in control here?”“First, know that if you follow the rhythm of this world, you'll likely be overworking and stressed out, if not traumatized, okay? But definitely overworking and stressed out, because that's the rhythm of our world.”Take a personal inventory for the purposes of making small adjustments that prioritize the balance of work and rest.How efficiency follows restHow to reorder the rhythms of lifeAlexis's response to the murder of George Floyd in 2020—feeling traumatized“I actually needed the world to be much smaller around me. I had to retreat. I had to withdraw because I didn't have what it took to be my more typical empathic self.”Phil Allen's film, Open WoundsIntellectualizing (as opposed to emotional presence) as a response to traumaThe pressure to have it all together and know what to doPermission as leaders and caregivers—in order to be present, we need to be absent.Microdoses of rhythm and restTheological insights and Sabbath principlesHow to implement Sabbath principles“Deep work. Deep rest.”“How's that unboundaried life working for you?”Exercise: What is your relationship to time?What is your theology of time?“God is in charge of time.”The image of GodComparing time and tithing: God's provision and principles of discipline and trustHow to deal with burnout in professional life and leadershipCompare and contrast where you've been with where you're goingEmotional exhaustionAttending to various domains: the physical, the emotional, the spiritual, the intellectual, the relational…“There are mindfulness that we can use words that are totally comfortable with anyone's tradition or background.”The difficulty of sharing about burnout, and the shame or fear that prevents connection with others about what you're experiencingLanguishing and depression sometimes requires an override in order to seek professional help and talk about difficult emotions that come from burnout.Prayer, scripture, and a brief emotional expression to God: “Jesus!” “Lord, have mercy!”The healing practice of singing together“Music was my first language.”“Sometimes I feel like a motherless child … a long way from home”“The power of music transcends religious experiences.”Psychological research on corporate worship experiences.“You're seeking a common note … It's communal not only that we're singing together, but we're singing toward a purpose … glorifying God.”“Bind us together, Lord, bind us together in love.”What does thriving mean to you?Thriving means walking toward discovering and experiencing the calling that God has for my life. It doesn't mean I'm always in it. It's walking toward it. The discovery is really rich. You know, you think of calling as a destination. It's not. It evolves. It evolves.”“I don't thrive by myself. There's no way I can thrive by myself. I do it in community.”Pam's Key TakeawaysCatastrophes don't hit us all the same. We all weather life storms in different ways. It's when we find healing and restoration in community that we can integrate personal, relational, and political thriving.Limitations can be our friends. Irritation, lack of concentration, fatigue are all signposts to the need for self care.Burnout is complex, often involves a shift in our context, making our environment or job not a good fit for who we are.To quote Bessel van der Kolk, our bodies keep the score. Burnout and psychological stress are often manifested with psychosomatic symptoms.We need to be aware of our relationship to time and how our trust and faith come into play when it comes to rest.I need more microdoses of rest and perhaps macrodoses of sleep.We thrive when our vocation lines up with our work. but we need to address our culture's workaholism by talking more about strategies for rest that contribute to spiritual health.About Alexis AbernethyAlexis Abernathy is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology in the Fuller School of Psychology, where for over 25 years she has served as Chaplain to the Faculty, Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and her current role as Chief Academic Officer at Fuller Theological Seminary. She graduated from Howard University with a BS in psychology. She received her MA and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Her primary research interest is the intersection between spirituality and health and her Spirituality and Health Lab includes three research teams: Experience of Spirituality and Health-Related Outcomes; Spirituality, Cancer, and Health Disparities; and Spirituality, Culture, and Eating Disturbance. She is author of many journal articles in psychology of religion, as well as Worship That Changes Lives: Multidisciplinary and Congregational Perspectives on Spiritual Transformation (2008). For more information, visit her faculty profile. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenterAbout Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking.About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.
In this week's episode, I'm sharing what I believe Biblical femininity is and how it benefits your life to be in your true God-given design. What does it mean to be a woman rooted in her faith of Jesus Christ and driven by God's will for her life.QUICK HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE:How doing less allows you to receive more. The feminine traits that create deep connections with others.How men under the authority of God desire feminine women.How being more like Jesus help you end generational traumaThe benefit that helps you feel safer in the world. Watch the video podcast on Youtube HEREClick here for the full show notes and links. Want to know the 10 Hidden Masculine Traits That Keep You Overworked & Underloved? .....click here to download my free ebook to learn if you have them plus the 20 common masculine patterns that woman struggle with. Learn How To Master Your God-Given Feminine Energy and Undo Unhealthy Masculine Patterns here and Join my mini course here. Ready to work with me in Feminine Freedom, my coaching program where I help woman master their feminine energy, click here to take advantage of special pre-enrollment BONUSES and PRICE that end on December 31, 2024. To follow me on Instagram, go here: @anabell.ingleton and @bloomingpodcastshow Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode. Follow on Spotify and subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or ...
In this episode, Kelly Brogan is joined by Kimi Inch to explore BDSM as a path to deep healing and self-discovery. They debunk the notion that desires come from trauma, focusing on the role of shame in BDSM and the importance of permission in conscious kink. Ultimately, they stress the significance of self-intimacy as a foundation for meaningful connections. Join them to uncover the transformative potential of embracing your desires and the potential for personal growth within the realm of conscious kink.Today on Reclamation Radio:Exploring BDSM for deep healing and self-discoveryDebunking the misconception that desires stem from traumaThe significance of shame and permission in conscious kinkPrinciples and qualities of a genuine erotic leaderThe benefits of spanking in awakening the bodyResources:Get Kelly's free e-book, The New Feminism hereYou can learn more about Kimi here and get her Kink Checklist!See Kimi live at Kelly's weekend workshop in Miami, FL Nov 3-5. Get your tickets here.Connect with Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmd Website: kellybroganmd.comBook: A Mind of Your OwnCheckout the Vital Life Project hereWhat's your Reclamation Remedy? Take Kelly's quiz here.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions