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Donna Jenson – Telling Is Healing

Donna Jenson – Telling Is Healing

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I always enjoy laughing and diving deep with today’s guest, Donna Jenson, founder of Time to Tell, author, and so much more. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Donna’s writing workshops
  • her Telling is Healing documentary film
  • her empowering book Healing My Life – From Incest to Joy
  • Writing circles, leadership retreats, and collage exhibits
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also catch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

Donna began her healing journey from the trauma of childhood incest in 1980 in her early thirties. Along that journey, she has embraced many healing therapies and artistic expressions as well as built a family of choice to make her life worth living. She came of age within the women’s liberation movement in the 1970s helping to build three grassroots women’s centers. Jenson is keenly aware of the healing aspect of activism – the empowerment of standing up for the social change of one’s own issue. By 1998 she understood that breaking the silence surrounding childhood sexual abuse was key in eradicating the epidemic. Her mission is to do all she can to spark stories from lives affected by incest and sexual abuse to be told and heard. Along with leading writing circles for survivors, she wrote a book, Healing My Life from Incest to Joy, a play, What She Knows, and produced a documentary Telling Is Healing. She also coaches survivors to reach their goals and realize their visions.

Website: https://www.timetotell.org/

 

 

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Stephanie Sarazin – Honoring Your Truths Along the Ambiguous Grief Journey

Stephanie Sarazin – Honoring Your Truths Along the Ambiguous Grief Journey

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Another one of these instant soul connection interviews! Steph Sarazin, grief educator and experiential expert in ambiguous grief, guides us on an enlightening journey. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Steph’s insights on ambiguous grief, what is it and how can we honor it?
  • her personal journey of grief outside of death
  • an empowering conversation on “shoulding” ourselves
  • her recently released book Soulbroken
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also catch soundbites of our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Steph Sarazin is an experiential grief expert, researcher, and author. As an ‘accidental grief researcher,’ and experiential expert in ambiguous grief, her work focuses on the process of navigating ambiguous grief: an emotional state that occurs with the loss of a loved one, but not to physical death—when someone is still living yet whose relationship with us has changed. After Steph’s own experience with ambiguous grief, she sought out healing and others who shared her experience, which led to further research, discoveries about hope, and co-authoring the Ambiguous Grief Process Model.

Steph now works to bring awareness to ambiguous grief as a nuanced, natural, and navigable response to loss. She is the founder of the Rise Up Rooted Community and her book, SoulBroken, was published this fall.”

Website: https://stephaniesarazin.com/

 

Peace,

Teri

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Dr. Erin McKee – Understanding Trauma Sensitivity and Using Mindfulness as a Healing Tool

Dr. Erin McKee – Understanding Trauma Sensitivity and Using Mindfulness as a Healing Tool

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I was giddy with joy during this informative conversation with Erin McKee, PsyD, clinical psychologist and trauma therapist. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Dr. Erin’s insights on trauma sensitivity
  • her personal journey as a Navy officer and resulting PTSD
  • her philosophies on brain plasticity
  • defining mindfulness practices with examples of healing strategies
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also catch soundbites of our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Dr. Erin McKee’s goal is to discuss the important intersection of mindfulness and traditional therapy, especially with the trauma we’ve experienced around the globe, due to Covid, social injustices and more.

Erin‘s areas of expertise include: Attachment disorders, PTSD, Buddhist Psychology, ADHD, anxiety and panic disorders, veteran’s mental health and OCD.
Erin graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Montana. She has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Masters in Cultural Anthropology.
Erin has some unique, important qualifications, including: A long career as a Clinical Psychologist for The Everett Clinic, a major Seattle area clinical network. Erin served 5 years in the U.S. Navy, spending time as a Ship’s Psychologist on the USS Nimitz. She was the only Psychologist to serve 5000+ active-duty sailors and marines. She also developed and implemented a support group for transgender sailors and their partners, thereby decreasing risk of suicide. In Afghanistan, Erin served as a Staff Psychologist for the Concussion Restoration and Combat Stress Clinic.
Most recently, she received her Certification in Mindfulness Meditation, a limited enrollment three-year course which she was selected to attend, taught by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.”

Website:

https://erin-mckeepsyd.clientsecure.me

Peace,

Teri

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Melanie Ryan – Utilizing the Golden Shadow Method as a Healing Tool

Melanie Ryan – Utilizing the Golden Shadow Method as a Healing Tool

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I learned so much, personally, during this impactful conversation with Melanie Ryan, psychotherapist and mystic. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Melanie’s insights on shadow work
  • her role as an ancient wisdom teacher and psychotherapist
  • her philosophies on the Golden Shadow
  • her book The Golden Shadow: A path of awakening your full human potential
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also catch soundbites of our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Melanie Ryan is author and founder of The Golden Shadow Method, A Path of Awakening Your Full Human Potential. 

Her shadow work method offers a collection of ancient wisdom traditions, ranging from Buddhism to shamanism, Greek & Mayan cosmology, Native American philosophy, mysticism, quantum physics and Jungian psychology.
Melanie is a psychotherapist, mystic and international teacher. She owned and managed an award winning holistic health center in New York where she has educated and empowered thousands of people in restoring their inherent wisdom and ability to heal themselves.
Melanie is also a shamanic teacher & Buddhist meditation teacher in the lineage of Shambhala founded by the Tibetan master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Her life is dedicated to teaching ancestral knowledge of healing and Oneness, a sacred connection to the Earth, and awakening of the true essence of being human.”

** Visit Melanie’s website: https://www.melanieryanlcsw.com/

My labradoodle therapy dog, Sammie, with Melanie’s book!

Peace,

Teri

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Special Edition – #PandemicSelfCare with Jim Sporleder

Special Edition – #PandemicSelfCare with Jim Sporleder

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Please join me as I welcome Jim Sporleder back to the show for a special pandemic self-care discussion!

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Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also watch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Learn more about Jim and his mission at:

Peace to you all!

Teri

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Michael Skinner – Mental Health Advocacy and “Songs for the Keys to Your Life”

Michael Skinner – Mental Health Advocacy and “Songs for the Keys to Your Life”

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A deep, yet smile-filled conversation with Michael Skinner, musician and trauma advocate. Please join us as we sit down to discuss:

  • his role as a musician and the importance of music for the healing journey
  • his role as a trauma and mental health advocate
  • his own personal story of triumph over childhood trauma
  • the importance of trauma practicing approaches to guided healing
  • a special live performance of one of his own songs
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also watch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Michael Skinner is a nationally known award-winning advocate survivor addressing the issues of trauma, abuse and mental health concerns through public speaking and his music – he has spoken at the National Press Club, was a keynote presenter for a conference held by the United Nations, The State Department and Georgetown University on the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children and adults and he has appeared on many TV, radio and Internet shows – he was part of the Oprah Winfrey Shows that addressed the issues of males sexually abused as children. His music and advocacy website has been visited by well over a million visitors and he has formed the non-profit, the Surviving Spirit, that offers Hope, Healing and Help for those impacted by trauma, abuse and mental health challenges through the creative arts, advocacy, education, a monthly newsletter and website.

His role as a consultant and trainer for the Federal government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s, National Center for Trauma Informed Care and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors has been crucial in helping to shape the policy initiatives and directives for the delivery and implementation of trauma informed care and services.”

www.mskinnermusic.com

www.survivingspirit.com

mikeskinner@comcast.net

mike.skinner@survivingspirit.com

Learn more about Michael and his mission at: http://www.mskinnermusic.com/

Peace to you all!

Teri

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Lara Kain – Creating and Supporting Resilient and Trauma-Informed Schools and Communities

Lara Kain – Creating and Supporting Resilient and Trauma-Informed Schools and Communities

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I could have talked for another few hours with Lara Kain about her roles as an educator, consultant and national speaker, helping support schools in creating trauma-informed environments. As a trauma survivor and member of the ACEs Connection staff, Lara is making a huge impact in the lives of children by guiding the education system along the road of resiliency. Join us as we discuss:

  • her role as an educator, speaker, advocate of trauma-informed approaches
  • her personal journey as an at-risk youth and trauma survivor
  • defining resilience
  • self-care importance
  • her role as an adoptive mother
  • and more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also watch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“As the Southern California community facilitator for ACEs Connection and independent consultant, Lara brings her deep understanding of the importance of schools as community drivers for change. Lara is an experienced educator and consultant who speaks nationally on implementing trauma-informed practices in schools and building holistic, trauma-responsive systems. Lara brings over two decades of experience at the local, state and national level, including developing programs for integrating trauma-informed practices into community schools in Los Angeles. She worked for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as the state homeless coordinator, and practiced her first love,  teaching ‘at-risk’ youth. Lara has a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MPA from The Evergreen State College. As an example of her understanding of the micro and the macro, Lara’s experience ranges from supporting individual teachers to designing a trauma-informed schools pilot implemented in 20 schools across the country. Lara has worked both as a teacher and administrator putting the science of building resilience into practice. For Lara, who is a trauma survivor and was herself an ‘at-risk’ youth, this work is deeply personal. She understands what schools can and should look like to benefit ALL children. As the mother of two adopted sons, she understands the effects of developmental trauma and what it takes to overcome it. Born in the Midwest, she lived for over a decade in the Pacific Northwest, and is now a transplant to Southern California, where she lives with her husband and two boys. The beach is her happy place.”

Learn more about Lara and her mission at:

https://www.larakain.org/

Peace to you all!

Teri

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Leah Kyaio – Badass Trainer Bootcamp & Teach Like Their Lives Depend On It

Leah Kyaio – Badass Trainer Bootcamp & Teach Like Their Lives Depend On It

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I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to sit with Leah Kyaio as she honored me by sharing her own inspirational story of triumph, the amazing work she is doing in the education arena with her Diversity and Inclusion professional development training, including Badass Trainer Bootcamp, along with Educational Services, such as Teach Like Their Lives Depend On It. Thank you, Leah, for all you are doing to shine the light of hope into the lives of teachers, school staff, and especially the children who benefit from your programs.

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also watch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Creator and Master of Badass Trainer Bootcamp and Teach Like Their Lives Depend On It, Leah has 25 years of experience empowering those in education, government, law enforcement, and business through training and consulting. She’s committed to providing the very best tools to create change in the teaching of adults and children. All of her work supports resiliency building and increasing professional and individual toolboxes to ensure equity and respect for all.”

Learn more about Leah and her mission at: https://with-respect.com and https://badass-trainer.com

Peace to you all!
Teri

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Matthew Bennett – Connecting Paradigms

Matthew Bennett – Connecting Paradigms

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What a joyous, informative, powerful conversation I savored with Matthew (Matt) Bennett as we discussed his work as a speaker, author, podcaster, trainer, and healer. Thank you, Matt, for teaching me even more about ACEs (adverse childhood experiences), trauma recovery, your books Connecting Paradigms: A Trauma-Informed & Neurobiological Framework for Motivational Interviewing Implementation and Connecting Paradigms, Talking about Trauma & Change: A Connecting Paradigms’ Supplement, and so much more.

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also watch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Matt Bennett, MBA, MA, has a master’s degree in community psychology and executive development (nonprofit management), as well as a master’s in business administration in health care. Mr. Bennett specializes in the delivery of trauma-informed care, quality improvement, results-based leadership, and Motivational Interviewing. Mr. Bennett has successfully combined his academic pursuits as a researcher, blogger, podcaster on the Trauma-Informed Lens Podcast, and published author of articles and the book Connecting Paradigms: A trauma-informed and neurobiological framework for Motivational Interviewing Implementation, Talking about Trauma & Change, and Trauma-Sensitive Early Education  with his practical experience in leading nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop research-based solutions to improve the health of individuals, organizations, and systems.

As a sought-after trainer, Mr. Bennett utilizes a participant-centered approach, which includes interactions and adult learning activities to maximize learning, retention, and application. These approaches, combined with a strong mastery of the topical research, allow delivery of in-depth subject matter in a practical manner, targeted to the audience. Mr. Bennett’s presentations are a dynamic dance of innovative research, practical applications, and a passion for the art and science of helping others.”

Find out more about Matt’s mission at http://connectingparadigms.org.

Peace to you all!
Teri

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Ingrid Cockhren & Sue Fort White

Ingrid Cockhren & Sue Fort White

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Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also watch our insightful interview on YouTube.

I am ever so grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Ingrid Cockhren, ACEs Connection Midwest Regional Community Facilitator, and Sue Fort White, Executive Director of Our Kids, Inc. Thank you, Ingrid and Sue, for the incredible work you are both doing to help create a more trauma-informed world and helping those who are on the healing journey.

Bios:

Sue Fort White, Ed.D.

Our Kids Executive Director

For more than 30 years, Sue Fort White has mobilized resources for underserved populations, including victims of domestic violence, teens and families in crisis, children in foster care and families affected by child sexual abuse. Sue’s work at Our Kids starting in 2006 was a natural progression of her deep commitment to social justice and her desire to connect children and families with the services they need.

Sue is an experienced nonprofit and community leader with specialized skills in:

  • Fund development
  • Advocacy and ambassadorship
  • Program development and promotion
  • Coalition building
  • Strategic planning
  • Board development
  • Community outreach
  • Leadership development

Education and certifications

Awards

 

Ingrid Cockhren

ACEs Connection Midwest Regional Community Facilitator

As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Ingrid Cockhren knows first-hand how impactful trauma
and toxic stress can be on children, families and communities. Subsequently, she has dedicated her
professional life to investigating and educating the public about the link between early trauma, early
adversity, Adverse Childhood experiences (ACEs) and possible negative outcomes across the lifespan.
Mrs. Cockhren graduated from Tennessee State University with a B.S. in Psychology and from
Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College with a M.Ed. in Child Studies specializing in early interventions
for children from minority and low-income families. Her research areas are African American parenting
styles, Adverse Childhood Experiences, historical trauma and intergenerational transmission, brain
development, developmental psychology and epigenetics. She is currently an adjunct professor
specializing in developmental psychology at Tennessee State University and the TN & Midwest Regional
Community Facilitator for ACEs Connection.
Mrs. Cockhren is also a member of leadership with ACE Nashville, a collective impact in
Nashville, TN dedicated to the mitigation of ACEs in the Greater Nashville area. She is currently Chair of
ACE Nashville’s Parent & Community Education Committee and serves as an advisor on both Vanderbilt
Institute for Clinical and Translational Research’s Community Engaged Research Core Advisory Council
and the Lloyd. C. Elam Mental Health Center’s Advisory Board. In addition, she is the creator and
moderator of The State of the Black Woman-Nashville. Ingrid’s experience and affiliations also include
Metro Nashville’s Public Schools, Tennessee’s Dept. of Children’s Services, Tennessee’s Office of Child
Safety, Meharry, Vanderbilt University’s Peabody Research Institute & Special Education Dept. and
Youth Villages, Inc.
Ingrid Cockhren is a Clarksville, TN native who currently resides in Nashville, TN with husband
Jurnell Cockhren, founder of Civic Hacker, a software development consulting agency. Ingrid loves
painting, cooking and spending time with daughter Yves.

Find out more about these amazing women and their inspirational work at whatifitoldyou.com, ourkidscenter.com, and acesconnection.com.

Peace to you all!
Teri

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