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In this empowering episode Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner Dawn Norton shares:
Her incredible story of trauma in childhood which motivated her to seek healing as an adult,What Emotional Freedom Technique is and how it works and impacts your mind and body,The impact of stress on our bodies and how EFT can help,How âstuckâ emotions and trauma can cause physical pain and illness,That emotions are not good or bad, they are just information and EFT helps you process them through your body,How connected our thoughts are to our emotions,How EFT can truly create emotional freedom by putting you back in the driverâs seat of your mind and emotions,That emotions are interconnected and as you process one you also process others,What a tapping âscriptâ is and how it helps,How EFT helps you regulate your emotions, Why itâs called âemotional freedomâ technique, andHow to get started learning EFT.Website: www.eftcoach.com
Instagram: @the.eftcoach
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YouTube: The EFT Coach
Bio:
Dawn Norton is a wife, mom of seven, and Nanna of ten. For over 20 years, she was a stay-at-home mom, and spent more than 15 years as a realtor. Her passion has always been learning and improving herself, a journey that began with reading self-help books as a teenager.
Dawnâs life has been marked by significant challenges, including her parents' divorce when she was young, growing up without a mom, and coping with her motherâs suicide when Dawn was 19.
Dawn has also faced considerable health challenges such as mold exposure, candida, and chronic fatigue, all of which she has successfully overcome. The last few years she has been navigating the challenges of menopause and is finally seeing the light. She never gives up!
Dawn is driven by a profound desire to help individuals overcome adversity and find inner peace. Leveraging her expertise in mindset principles, functional medicine health coaching, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), she offers personalized coaching to remove barriers in mind, body, and spirit. Through compassionate guidance and accountability, she empowers her clients to embrace peace, confidence, and forgiveness, unlocking their true potential for holistic wellness and personal growth.
With 20 years of experience with EFT and seven years of experience in health and mindset coaching, Dawn brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to her clients' well-being. She loves people, learning, and investing, and is dedicated to helping others achieve their highest potential.
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In this illuminating episode Professor Joanna Moncrieff shares:
What led her to question and begin researching how psychotropic drugs actually work,The difference between the disease-centered model versus the drug-centered model of treatment and why this distinction matters,How the disease-centered model is preventing curiosity about what is actually causing the symptoms of mental illness and leading to worsening long-term outcomes,The conditions that led to the current condition of the psychiatric industry,How the beliefs that are promoted about psychiatric disorders creates a psychological dependence on psychotropic drugs, in addition to the chemical dependence,Why psychotropic drugs can become a barrier to processing trauma because they suppress emotions and emotional responses,The false comparison between insulin and psychiatric medications,How her books are intended to help inform practitioners and patients alike about how psychotropic drugs actually work, how they affect the brain and how to safely withdraw if that is what is best, andHow the medical and disease models of treatment create barriers to healing.Website: www.joannamoncrieff.com
X (Twitter): @joannamoncrieff
Bio:
Professor Joanna Moncrieff studied medicine at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, qualifying in 1989. She trained in psychiatry in London and the southeast during the 1990s. During her undergraduate years she did research on parentsâ fears about substance misuse, and during the course of her psychiatric training she worked on a trial investigating the use of the drug naltrexone in people with alcohol problems. She also investigated the prevalence of previous sexual abuse among people attending alcohol treatment services.
Professor Moncrieff took up her current post in 2001. For 10 years she was a consultant for a psychiatric rehabilitation inpatient unit, helping people with severe and long-lasting mental health problems. For the last three years she has been based in various community mental health services in Northeast London. She teaches and does research at University College London.
Professor Moncrieff is one of the founding members and the co-chairperson of the Critical Psychiatry Network. The Critical Psychiatry Network consists of a group of psychiatrists from around the world who are skeptical of the idea that mental disorders are simply brain diseases and of the dominance of the pharmaceutical industry.
She is a practicing psychiatrist and a part-time academic and author. She has an interest in the history, philosophy and politics of psychiatry, and particularly in the use, misuse and misrepresentation of psychiatric drugs.
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In this empowering episode author Anastasis Tzanis shares:
His incredible story that led him to healing through breathwork,How breath practice can help you heal and improve your mental, emotional, and physical health,What a healthy breath pattern and CO2 levels are,What âbox breathingâ is and how to practice it,How you can learn how to use breath to calm down (be a better swimmer if you fall out of the boat), but even more important to increase your threshold and tolerance for stress (become a better sailor so you donât fall out of the boat in the first place),Where to begin with breathwork,Why consistent practice is important and how you can practice even when you are doing other things,The importance of awareness of how you are breathing, andTips for getting started with breathwork.Website: www.atzanis.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/anastasis.tzanis/
Podcast: Breathwork With Anastasis
Bio:
Anastasis Tzanis (London, Uk) is a yoga teacher, nutritional therapist, and globally sought-after breath-work expert. He has helped countless individuals improve their mental, postural, and metabolic function through private consultations, over 150 workshops, and lectures across 8 countries.
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In this insightful episode Jeanette Yate âThe Self-Caregiverâ shares:
Her powerful personal story as a life-long caregiver (beginning at age 8) who was suffering because she didnât know how to care for herself, to empowered self-caregiver and coach,The therapy modalities that helped her to identify, understand and heal her trauma,How learning how to listen to the signals your body is giving you that you need care and healthy boundaries,Ways to identify, develop and implement healthy boundaries,The importance of taking personal responsibility for your boundaries,How critical it is to wisely manage your emotional resources,The difference between codependency and love and why that difference matters,Where to start if you are trying to develop healthy boundaries, andA simple way to begin approaching and incorporating self-care into your daily life, andThe power and benefits in practicing mindfulness and mindful breathing practices.Website: www.theselfcaregiver.com
Free resource: The Self-Care Assessment
Mini-course: "Say No and Mean It" (workshop on boundaries)
Instagram: @theselfcaregiver
Bio:
Jeanette Yates is a lifelong caregiver, certified life coach, and Modern Mindfulness and Meditation teacher. As a founder of The Self-Caregiver, she has dedicated her life to helping caregivers prioritize self-care and avoid burnout. Jeanette hosts the popular podcast "From Guilt to Good: Self-care solutions for busy caregivers," where she shares her expertise and interviews other experts in caregiving and self-care.
Jeanette's signature program, The Empowered Self-Caregiver Cohort, has helped countless caregivers develop sustainable self-care practices tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. Her approach combines self-awareness, self-advocacy, self-compassion, and self-care to help caregivers rediscover their worth and reclaim their time.
Jeanette is a seasoned expert in caregiving and self-care. Her passion for empowering caregivers shines through in every conversation, and she has a knack for making complex concepts accessible and actionable. Jeanette's areas of expertise include:
* Identifying and overcoming common barriers to self-care for caregivers
* Developing sustainable self-care practices that fit into a busy caregiver's schedule
* Building resilience and coping with the stress and emotional demands of caregiving
* Balancing caregiving responsibilities with personal needs and goals
* Navigating difficult conversations with loved ones about caregiving and self-care
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discussed trauma and addiction.
In this extraordinary episode holistic addiction recovery expert John Giordano shares:
His extraordinary story of trauma and addiction that finally led to his work in addiction recovery,How he discovered and developed holistic treatment options for addiction recovery,What motivated him to do the work to recover from his addictions,The modified EMDR modality he uses to help people process trauma,The importance of treating the whole person and paying attention to how your body reacts during a trauma response in order to process the trauma and heal,How doing your own research empowers you on your healing journey, andThe importance of never giving up.Websites: www.johnjgiordano.com
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Bio:John Giordano has gone through an incredible life transformation, from the stigma of childhood sexual abuse, homelessness and severe addiction to being a renowned addiction expert with 39 years of sobriety. He started his own holistic treatment center with only $300 which he eventually sold for $45,000,000. Currently, he is a published author of three books, an inspirational speaker, co-owner of JC's Recovery Center and the Chaplain for the North Miami Police Department. He specializes in holistic mental health and trauma recovery. John has appeared on many national and local television and radio shows as a respected addiction expert. He has also contributed to over 80 scientific peer-reviewed research papers. ResearchGate ranks him as one of the top researchers in the world.
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In this compelling episode Urban Farm founder Greg Peterson shares:
His story of how he developed a passion for âurban farmingâ and why he feels compelled to share his knowledge,Why our current food supply system is so lacking in nutrition,How to simplify your approach to begin gardening so you can have success quickly,How he gradually transitioned his small yard in Phoenix, Arizona from basic yard to an âold growth food forestâ including 80 different fruit trees (backyard orchard culture),Where someone can start to begin gardening, including free and paid online gardening classes,The benefits of hydroponic gardening,The emotional benefits of gardening,The mental benefits of eating nutrient dense foods,The value and importance of using a planting calendar for your area, andHis top three tips for getting started.
Websites: www.urbanfarm.orgBeginner course: Growing Food, the Basics
Instagram: @urbanfarmu
Facebook: The Urban Farm
X (Twitter): @TheUrbanFarm
Bio:âWhat if there was a garden and fruit tree in every yard?â This is a question that
Greg ponders every day. For over 32 years he created on of one of Phoenixâs first
environmental showcase homes for urban farming. The 1/4-acre yard featured a
primarily edible landscape with over 80 fruit trees, rainwater and greywater
harvesting, solar applications, and extensive use of reclaimed and recycled building
materials. What we now call an Old Growth Food Forest.
He is the founder of UrbanFarm.org and the host of The Urban Farm Podcast that
has over 800 episodes. The podcast is designed to help fulfill Gregâs passion of
spreading the word about growing your own food and sharing new and seasoned
gardeners epic stories.
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In this meaningful episode Certified IFS Therapist Justin Martin shares:
His story that led him to become an Internal Family Systems (IFS therapist),What IFS therapy is,How identifying your âpartsâ helps you understand your mind and find healing,Why you may fear of having compassion for your different parts and why compassion is important to the healing journey,How the movie âInside Outâ helps give incredible insight into IFS,That you are not trying to âbeatâ the parts of yourself but learn how to listen and understand what is motivating the parts,The importance of finding a trauma informed therapist,The value of curiosity in finding the causes of mental, emotional and physical symptoms,How to find a certified IFS therapist and a good fit for you,That IFS can benefit anyone struggling with mental health symptoms even if there is no history of trauma, even for couples,How IFS empowers you to heal and does not tie you to your therapist, andHis tips for how to decide if IFS is a good fit for you.Websites: www.partsofmetherapy.com
www.teesmymind.com
Instagram: @partsofmetherapy
Bio:
Justin Martin is a Certified IFS Therapist in Orlando, Florida. He practices from a model of Internal Family Systems and works with individuals and couples.
Justin loves to write and create. This part expresses itself through poetry, short stories, speech, and spoken word. He also loves music and movies and thinks it can be so powerful in accessing his parts. Heâs grown to love these parts of himself by going to therapy and continuing to be curious and compassionate as he experiences life. As a therapist, he tries to embody these qualities as he walks with his clients towards helping them find inner peace.
He genuinely loves being a therapist and practitioner and is honored when clients allow him to be a part of their healing journey. Seeing their relationships transform with themselves and others is truly a beautiful thing to witness.
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In this engaging episode Beth Sandlin, founder of Trifecta Pilates, shares:
Her story that led her to become a pilates instructor and make pilates more accessible,What pilates is and how it can help with caring for physical and mental health,The importance of listening to your body and providing what it needs for nurturing physical and mental health,How pilates can help with regulating your nervous system,How to choose the best way to meet your body/mindâs needs with your exercise,The benefit of throwing away the scale and focusing on your health instead of weight,How finding joy in your physical activity helps motivate your fitness journey,The philosophy behind âTrifecta Pilatesâ and the development of her YouTube and online classes, The different options in her pilates workouts and how to get started, andHer number one tip for success in finding what works for you.
Website: trifectapilates.comInstagram: @trifectapilates
Facebook: Trifecta Pilates
YouTube: Trifecta Pilates
Bio:Beth Sandlin is on a mission to ignite a passion for wellness in people at every stage of life. Specializing in at-home Pilates workouts, Beth's approach transcends age, focusing on cultivating a mindful connection with your body. Her unique method encourages participants to tune into their energy levels and nurture their nervous system, making each movement an act of self-care and empowerment.
Through her popular YouTube Channel and comprehensive online programs, Beth guides you through transformative Pilates sessions. She believes in the power of Aligned Action - a philosophy ensuring that your journey to health is both fulfilling and sustainable.
Beth understands that wellness is more than a workout. She's an avid outdoor enthusiast who finds joy and rejuvenation in nature's embrace, integrating these experiences into her holistic approach to well-being.
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In this insightful episode MDR Clinician, Trainer and Author Megan Salar shares:
Her story that led her to become a therapist,The transformative experience she had with EMDR that helped her see itâs value as a trauma modality,How EMDR is a client centered treatment modality,The EMDR workbook that she developed to empower people to take ownership of their trauma healing,That most therapist are not educated in treating trauma,Misconceptions about how trauma is stored in our mind and body and how it is often triggered,The difference between âtalk therapyâ versus trauma therapy,How to identify if your EMDR therapist is approaching treatment in an effective way and how to decide if EMDR is a good treatment modality for you,Why sheâs writing âEMDR for Dummiesâ and itâs value in helping people understand the modality, andThat your story matters and healing takes time.Instagram: @thementalsurvivalist
Website: thementalsurvivalist.com
Books: The EMDR Workbook for Trauma and PTSD
EMDR for Dummies (coming in June 2024)
LinkedIn: Megan Salar
Bio:
Megan Salar, MSW, ACADC, is an EMDR Clinician, Trainer and Author who earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Northwest Nazarene University in 2011. She has been extensively been trained on the use of EMDR and other trauma based interventions and specializes in the areas of trauma, abuse, attachment and substance abuse. Megan has trained thousands of clinicians across the U.S. as well as internationally to get the most out of EMDR, trauma and addiction based skills and practices.
Megan previously owned/operated an intensive outpatient treatment center that was voted best in practice in 2019. She currently owns and operates her own Coaching, Consulting, and Training Business and is passionate about genuinely changing the landscape of mental health and trauma treatment through an authentic hands on perspective that is uniquely her own.
Megan is the author of the EMDR Workbook for Trauma and PTSD: Skills to Manage Triggers, Move Beyond Traumatic Memories; and Take Back Your Life released by New Harbinger Publications in May of 2023 and EMDR for Dummies with Wiley Publishing set to release in June 2024.
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NOTE: There were some technical issues with the recording in this episode, we apologize for the sound quality.
His story journeying from wanting to end his life, to finding purpose, healing and value,What motivated him to choose life over death,The benefit of choosing positive actions to change your mindset,How keeping promises to himself helped him change his life,How critical it is to get off the fence and make a choice about the life you want to live,The importance of removing the negative coping mechanisms from your life,How changing his food choices improved his mental and physical health, andHis approach to personalizing his training to support the goals of his clients.
In this empowering episode mindset coach Jon Katz shares:Instagram: @nycfoodways
Bio:
Jon Katz is an online mindset coach. He specializes in helping people around the world recover from anxiety, depression and trauma by implementing a simple program of intentional nutrition and physical fitness.
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In this enlightening episode Dr. Luella Jonk shares:
Her path to becoming a PhD trained psychotherapist,The important distinction between the brain and mind,The importance of looking at the whole person to facilitate healing,How identifying your âsoul contractâ can help you find purpose and motivation for healing,The value in understanding the difference between the heart and mind,Her âthree pillarsâ for healing: take radical responsibility for their reality, practice daily self-awareness of their energy and thoughts, and realize that being uncomfortable is the catalyst to change,Her number one tip to begin your path to healing.Website: www.luellajonk.com
LinkTree: linktr.ee/luellajonk
Bio:
Luella Jonk is a Ph.D.-trained psychotherapist, mindset coach, and certified functional medicine practitioner. The passion for her coaching is driven by three main pillars that make up the foundation of her work. These are for her clients to take radical responsibility for their reality, practice daily self-awareness of their energy and thoughts, and realize that being uncomfortable is the catalyst to change.
Her mission is for the individual to see their worth, speak their truth, and understand that if they leverage the power of their mind and work in tandem with their heart and soul, they can do and be anything they desire. She creates this by actively incorporating the practice of belief systems, decisions, and visualization.
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode has discussion of suicide.
In this empowering episode author Wendy Beth Cozzens shares:
What led her to write her book and share her story,The importance of seeking help when you are struggling with suicidal ideation,The power of discovering stillness within yourself as a daily practice,What âgoing to Bermudaâ is and why it helps,The five principles she shares in her book that helped her find peace and purpose in her life,The importance of honesty with yourself in order to heal,The importance of activity six: Creating Your Circle of Interests, Enjoying Each Moment,The âHow Am Iâ scale and why it helps,How taking personal responsibility for your healing leads to an authentic, joyful life, andHow she helps people as a âsoul guide.âWebsite: www.wendybeth.org
Instagram: @wendybeth___
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YouTube: Wendy Beth -- Living Blueprint
Book: Living BlueprintBio:
Wendy Beth is a fellow traveler, speaker, and Soul Guide. Her purpose and passion is to help others work through confusion, loss, and suicidal ideationâissues she faced and overcame. Utilizing her degree in family science, Wendy Beth not only offers her true story but a powerful, practical 40-day journey to help you gain traction towards your own happily ever after.Wendy Beth kept a promise. After uncovering the dark lies she was raised with, she found empowered truth to live from. She created a unique Living Blueprint to share a world of choice, safety, belonging, and unapologetic authenticity. This book transforms anxiety, addiction, and even self-hatred into a peaceful, joy-filled life.
In a world that is not an equal playing field, the author experienced a phenomenal learning-healing process in which she proved it possible to reshape shame into forgiveness, self-compassion, and true resilience. This is possible for anyone, no matter what, because you were born for joy.
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In this enlightening episode Dr. Jennifer Giordano shares:
Her background in holistic psychiatry, What she learned in her experience as a traditional psychiatrist,The difference between how she approached treatment as a traditional psychiatrist versus now as a holistic psychiatrist,How learning to listen to her clients has helped her help them more effectively,How openness to exploration can lead to recovery,The incredible healing power of the body,How to help people be healthy emotionally, mentally, and physically in a holistic way, instead of relying on a pill,Why she started her practice True You Psychiatry & Wellness,What âslow psychiatryâ is, andThe power of a relationship-based approach to treatment.Website: www.trueyoupsych.com
Instagram: @trueyoupsychiatry
Facebook: True You Psychiatry & Wellness
Email: [email protected]Bio:
Dr. Jennifer Giordano, widely recognized as Dr. G, is a psychiatrist who uses a holistic approach to help those who want to take an active role in their own health and avoid, decrease, or stop using psychiatric medications. She saw the major gap in the medical community in the understanding of psych med tapering and wanted to help fill it, which grew into working one-on-one with hundreds of people navigating the tapering terrain.
Dr G believes people deserve to know their options before considering mind-altering medication. She guides patients to safely come-off psych medications through expert holistic mental healthcare and a common sense approach.
Dr. Giordanoâs educational background includes a degree in Industrial & Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1997 followed by a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Michigan State University in 2003. She completed her Psychiatry Residency at Henry Ford Hospital in 2010.FREE Mood Cycle Survival Guide: https://myupsideofdown.com/emergency-response-plan/
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In this uplifting and encouraging episode Tom Ballard âThe Heart Rock Guyâ shares:
His incredible story beginning to help others by sharing âheart rocksâ,The beautiful, uplifting ideas he shares with students in school assemblies,How heart rocks become an âartifactâ that helps remind you that you matter and your life has value,How reaching outwards in kindness has helped him with his bipolar symptoms,The joy that spreads through sharing heart rocks, or finding your own unique form of kindness,The benefits of finding purpose in your life to your mental health.
Website: www.takeheart.rocks
Instagram: @takeheart.rocksBe a supporter!
Patreon: Take Heart Rocks
GoFundMe: Heart Rocks for Suicide PreventionBio:
Tom Ballard is "The Heart Rock Guy." He is a kindness specialist, motivational speaker, and stone carver. His way of being kind? Making and distributing hundreds of thousands of heart rocks. He believes that people can use heart rocks to strengthen family ties, deepen friendships, and save lives. He's a dynamic storyteller and loves sharing experiences he's had making and distributing heart rocks. As someone living with mental illness, bipolar disorder, Tom believes that using creativity and kindness is how we lift ourselves and others out of the darkness and struggles that we all experience. His goal is to distribute one million heart rocks by 2029. Learn more about Tom's work and mission at takeheart.rocks.
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In this incredibly enlightening episode Rapid Resolution Therapy founder Dr. Jon Connelly shares:
The experiences with trauma survivors that led him to question the generally accepted approaches to trauma healing,How he developed Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) as a form of therapy that doesnât retraumatize people, Ways that RRT differs from other forms of therapy,How RRT helps to replace guilt, shame and resentment with clarity,The flaws in the mental health system that are preventing healing,How RRT helps to resolve trauma without reliving the trauma,The unique approach to training RRT practitioners that makes the training so effective, andHow to assess a therapist to determine if they will assist you effectively.Website Link: Rapid Resolution TherapyÂź
Instagram: @rapidresolutiontherapy
Facebook: Rapid Resolution Therapy
Twitter/X: twitter.com/cleartrauma
LinkedIn: Rapid Resolution TherapyÂź
Link to books and other free resources: Resources â Rapid Resolution TherapyÂź
RRT Solutions Group: FREE EVENT
Every Monday 7-9 pm EDT (also held once a month on either Wed or Thurs in the afternoon)
Register here: RRT: Solutions! â The Institute for Rapid Resolution Therapy, Inc.
You can attend as often as you like and at no charge. These are micro-sessions and not as comprehensive as the private sessions, but we have found attendees have had breakthroughs in the short amount of time.
Upcoming Events - Discount code CLEAR25
Transformation & Healing â Rapid Resolution TherapyÂź
Clinical Hypnosis & RRT â Rapid Resolution TherapyÂź
Bio:Jon Connelly first founded the Institute for Survivors of Sexual Violence, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization engaged in research and development of cutting-edge treatment for survivors of trauma. His early career experiences as a child protective service worker and clinical supervisor in a program for traumatized teens helped shape the creation of Rapid Resolution Therapy. Jon is the author of Life Changing Conversations with Rapid Resolution Therapy, a book demonstrating that a single conversation can dramatically improve oneâs life. He recently published another book, Grief is Not Sacred, demonstrating how grief can be resolved in a single meeting. He also developed innovative training programs designed to teach Rapid Resolution Therapy to people looking to relieve suffering. Doctors,
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In this mindset shifting episode I share:
How three of the top beliefs about bipolar disorder are actually myths,The truth about what causes bipolar symptoms to occur, and The integrated, research-based treatment model that leads to healing bipolar.Links mentioned in the episode:
EP 21: Investigating Psychiatric Suffering with Award Winning Author Robert Whitaker
Micronutrients:
EP 13: The Power of Nutrition in Treating Mental Illness with Dr. Bonnie Kaplan
EP 15: True Hope for Healing Bipolar with David Stephan, VP Truehope CanadaHolistic Psychiatrist:
EP 8: The Holistic Path to Healing Bipolar with Dr. Jennifer GiordanoTrauma healing and therapy:
EP 28: Understanding Trauma and How to Heal with Therapist Julie SicklesBipolar Disorder: Six Tips for Getting the Most Out of Therapy
Mindfulness meditation:
EP 22: The Healing Power of Mindfulness with Best Selling Author Dr. Danny PenmanReady for a Year of Healing with bipolar? Join the Upsidersâ Tribe!
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In this insightful conversation Suzanne Catlett, the mother and caregiver of a daughter with bipolar, shares:
Her story of her daughterâs symptom onset and diagnosis with bipolar,How therapy helped her understand how to have realistic, healthy expectations for her relationship with her daughter,What helped her finally accept her daughterâs diagnosis and develop compassion,The tips that helped her not dwell on the stresses of her daughterâs bipolar right before bed in order to facilitate healthier more restful sleep,How acknowledging for the potential challenges of her daughterâs bipolar symptoms helped her prepare to make better decisions in stressful situations,The process of identifying and setting healthy boundaries improved her relationship with her daughter, and Her top tips for loved ones and caregivers.Facebook: Suzanne Catlett
LinkedIn: Suzanne Catlett
Bio:
Suzanne Catlett is a 49-year-old mother of 4 in a blended family that added 4 more. She's always been an entrepreneur in business like real estate and insurance along with her creative endeavors as a wedding cake designer. She's also worked as an Operations Director at a youth residential behavioral treatment center in her small town of Escalante, UT. The last 10 years of living there she has been active in the community on the Chamber of Commerce and Travel Council Boards as well as serving on the Student School Community Council.
Her (2) oldest children, who are now ages 32 and 31, have mental health conditions. For the conversation today she'll be focusing on the sudden onset of Bipolar with her daughter. (Son has been struggling with Major Depressive Disorder for 14yrs and a late diagnosis of schizo-effective Disorder)
Suzanne is currently working on her first book. Its working title is "Keeping Your Healthy Mind While Your Loved One is Losing Theirs". It's her story of how mental illness affected her family, what she learned along the way, and how she overcame a state of crisis to be healthy and hopeful. By sharing that with the world and by visiting with me today, she hopes to positively impact the lives of those who are navigating the precarious journey through life when mental illness steps in and disrupts life and changes everything.FREE Mood Cycle Survival Guide: https://myupsideofdown.com/emergency-response-plan/
FREE Facebook Group for Moms with Bipolar: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bipolarmomslivingwell
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In this powerfully enlightening conversation therapist Julie Sickles shares:
How understanding how the unconscious mind works facilitates change and healing,The way trauma memory works and how it continues to trigger symptoms,How resolving trauma can lead to healing, transformation and change,Tips for finding an effective therapist,One of the drawbacks of EMDR therapy,Additional trauma therapy modalities to considerRapid Resolution TherapyInternal Family Systems (IFS)Additional trauma modalitiesâTrauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy,How to be patient with the process of healing, andHow immersing yourself in hope will help you move towards healing
Facebook: A Courageous Life Counseling
Psychology Today Profile: Julie Sickles
Podcast: Your Courageous Journey (also found on all major podcast platforms)Podcast Facebook: Your Courageous Journey
Instagram: @yourcourageousjourneyFREE Mood Cycle Survival Guide: https://myupsideofdown.com/emergency-response-plan/
FREE Facebook Group for Moms with Bipolar: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bipolarmomslivingwell
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In this illuminating conversation Dr. Ghada Osman shares:
Her discovery of the healing power of yoga for mental health,The fundamental purpose of yoga,How tuning into the feelings in your body helps you process and release emotions,How to understand the different aspects of yoga practice and how they can serve you in emotional regulation,Her three-pronged model and how it can help you move towards emotional and mental healing,How yoga can help enhance the effectiveness of therapy,How connecting with your body helps connect you to the present which is grounding, The difference between general population yoga and a trauma informed yoga class,How yoga practice can translate into your daily life to help you meet and handle difficulty, andHow to recognize what aspects of yoga serve you best.Website: www.ghadaosman.com
Book on Routledge: Mental and Emotional Healing Through Yoga: A Guiding Framework for Therapists and their Clients
Book on Amazon: Mental and Emotional Healing Through Yoga: A Guiding Framework for Therapists and their Clients
Check out Ghada's 2024 online training on using yoga to work with mental health here: Yoga for Mental Health Certification Course
Bio:
Ghada Osman, PhD, LMFT, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is a licensed psychotherapist, yoga teacher, yoga therapist and AFAA-certified aerobics instructor who has worked with a wide range of populations, from college students to hospice patients to private practice clients. She currently oversees the mental health counseling program at a community college district, where her specialties include supervising counselor trainees, providing workshops and trainings, and helping her own clients work with anxiety and depressive disorders, eating disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and chronic/ serious physical illness. Ghada is certified as a yoga therapist by the International Association of Yoga Therapy, and completed her 500-hour yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. A Professor Emerita at San Diego State University, she holds a doctorate degree from Harvard University and a Masterâs in psychology from Chapman University. Dr. Osman is the author of Mental and Emotional Healing for Yoga: A Guiding Framework for Therapists and Their Clients, available on Amazon.
FREE Mood Cycle Survival Guide: https://myupsideofdown.com/emergency-response-plan/
FREE Facebook Group for Moms with Bipolar: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bipolarmomslivingwell
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In this empowering conversation LMSW counselor and TEDx speaker Tanisha Shedden shares:
Her personal story as a transracial adoptee and trauma survivor,How her personal experience led her to becoming a counselor and social worker to help others who have been hurt by trauma,The healing power in processing trauma,What trauma processing looks like and how to navigate it,How learning about what therapy is and how to use it can make it more effective,Tips for beginning therapy and being effective with the tool,What to expect from an effective therapist,Learning to recognize what you need to heal,The importance of allowing yourself to feel emotions and express them safely,How to recognize trauma in your life, andHer number one tip for setting yourself up to be successful in beginning therapy.Instagram: @foundbytanisha
LinkedIn: Tanisha Shedden
TikTok: @foundbytanisha
Website: www.foundproject.org
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/FoundByTanisha/
Bio:
Tanisha Shedden is a counselor, educator, and speaker guided by her passion to help people heal. Tanisha advocates and educates about trauma, healing, and mental health. As she fosters community through her work, Tanisha uses her voice to create meaningful understanding around the issues that affect us all. Guided by her own experience as a trauma survivor, transracial adoptee, and social worker, Tanisha leverages real life to create healing tools that really work. Tanisha is a Tedx speaker, an advocate for change, and a creator focused on the healing power that lies within us all.
FREE Mood Cycle Survival Guide: https://myupsideofdown.com/emergency-response-plan/
FREE Facebook Group for Moms with Bipolar: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bipolarmomslivingwell
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