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Faust Ruggiero MS – The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series

By thehealingplacepodcast | March 29, 2024

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I loved sitting down with Faust Ruggiero, MS, author and therapist, to learn from his healing wisdom. Please join us as we discuss:

Faust’s Fix Yourself empowerment series books
his insights on The Process Way of Life actionable steps for healing
his inspirational history of helping thousands access what is already inside
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:

*As the writing begins for* The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook, the second installment in The Fix Yourself empowerment series, author and therapist Faust Ruggiero continues in his mission to help people connect with the power they already have inside them. With the overwhelming success of The Fix Yourself Handbook, he has become one of the most sought-after self-empowerment authors. A therapist in private practice for over thirty years, Faust Ruggiero published The Fix Yourself Handbook, which presents the Process Way of Life, an approach that is the culmination of over twenty years of research, program development, and counseling application. It has helped to change the lives of over two-thousand clients in his private practice. The book is a nonfiction award recipient from the Nonfiction Authors Association, Literary Titan, and Reader’s Favorite. The excitement surrounding the anticipated release of The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook *is setting the stage for the next level of the ground-breaking, step-by-step fix yourself approach set forth in the first installment.*

Who among us has not struggled with fear, anxiety, and anger, with no way to move beyond the negativity that surrounds our lives? There is a straightforward, methodical way to overcome feelings of distress, one that provides the exact steps we all need to bring us to personal peace and productivity. It’s called the Process Way of Life. Clinical Therapist, and award-winning author Faust Ruggiero explained the Process in his previous release, The Fix Yourself Handbook, heralded as one of the most straight forward, and easy to apply self-help books. The Process Way of Life has helped thousands to live happier, and healthier lives. In The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook, Ruggiero takes us on an insightful journey through the horrors of anxiety, and on to a life filled with enhanced control, love, and peace.

Website: https://www.faustruggiero.com/

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Danielle Brazant – Thriving After a Near-Fatal Accident & Emotional Intelligence as a Life Hack

By thehealingplacepodcast | March 29, 2024

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I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful conversation with Danielle Brazant, speaker, writer, and leadership expert. Please join us as we discuss:

Danielle’s personal story of survival and mindset shift from surviving to thriving
her empowering insights on emotional intelligence
her philosophies on achieving goals
and so much more!

Bio:

*DANIELLE BRAZANT is a Speaker, Writer and Presenter. She travels the country captivating* *audiences with her Dynamic presence and Inspiring story. It began in 2012. That year, Danielle suffered* *a Traumatic Brain Injury in a near fatal car accident. She had to relearn how to walk, read and chew* *food. As difficult as the medical recovery was, the REAL recovery had just begun, after she finished* *retracing the learning pathways of childhood. After becoming suicidal, Danielle decided to piece back* *together the fragments of her life. Determined not JUST to Survive, but* *to Thrive. In 2018, she self-published her book “Maximizing* *Your Potential: How to Start the Journey Towards True* *Happiness in Life.” Now, she teaches others the* *Lessons she learned overcoming Tragedy and* *discovering Triumph, in the wake of the Brain* *Injury that caused unbelievable Pain,* *Heartache and almost* *led to Suicide.*

Website: https://daniellebrazant.com/

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Constance Scharff, PhD – Institute for Complementary and Indigenous Mental Health: Addiction & Trauma Recovery

By thehealingplacepodcast | March 29, 2024

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Such a deep dive with Dr. Constance Scharff, PhD, award-winning and bestselling author, international mental health educator, and badass leader who helps women become empowered to create meaningful change. Please join us as we discuss:

Dr. Constance’s various books on addiction and trauma recovery
her insights on complementary healing modalities
her global journeys and the healing wisdom shared
and so much more!

Bio:

Constance Scharff, also known by her Hebrew name Ahuva Batya, has a PhD in Transformative Studies, specializing in radically transformative personal experience. She is a full time author and speaker, traveling around the world to help people overcome trauma and addiction.

Dr. Scharff is an award-winning, bestselling author. Her debut novel, The Path to God’s Promise, debuts October 13, 2023. In this book, Elinor Simentov, a Jewish women of no renown, is asked by God to share an urgent message about climate change, to let us know clearly that we are on a dangerous path and need to recreate our communities now. This book examines issues of faith, self-determination, and our power to transform both our lives and literally to change the world.

Dr. Scharff’s other books include: Rock to Recovery: Music as a Catalyst for Human Transformation, winner of a National Indie Excellence Award, a GOLD Award in the Nonfiction Book Awards and an Award of Distinction in the 28th Communicator Awards; the Amazon #1 best-selling Ending Addiction for Good; and the award-winning poetry book Meeting God at Midnight. Dr. Scharff also reviews books for the New York Journal of Books.

In her role as an addiction and trauma researcher, Dr. Scharff brings the latest in evidence-based, complementary addiction and trauma treatment information to those who suffer worldwide from addiction and trauma. She has spoken at conferences and shared information with researchers and mental health professionals globally. Her passion is working with mental health professionals to use a wide range of practices that improve treatment outcomes. She also works to eliminate the stigma that is too often associated with addiction, trauma, and other mental health issues, so that individuals in need of care will be able to receive that support. In 2019, she received St. Lawrence University’s Sol Feinstone Humanitarian Award for her advocacy and work on behalf of those with mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.

Dr. Scharff’s current writing project is a nonfiction look at the concept of bravery. A Year of Living Bravely is both a memoir and a heuristic inquiry into how some people work to find solutions to seemingly overwhelming personal and community problems. Through the lens of her experience personally recovering from addiction and trauma, Dr. Scharff is exploring both the everyday — what we eat and the choices we make — to the larger impacts of global systems on indigenous and marginalized communities. It’s an ambitious project!

*Dr. Scharff is currently traveling for the book’s research. To support her research, you can donate to her Go Fund Me effort.*

Dr. Scharff is a member of the Society for Consciousness Studies, American Psychological Association, Interamerican Society of Psychology, World Federation for Mental Health, and the International Society for Contemplative Research. Additionally, she is the founder and director of the Institute for Complementary and Indigenous Mental Health Research, a consortium of scholars and practitioners working to expand access to and the definitions of mental healthcare. She is also a life-long Girl Scout.

Website: https://www.constancescharff.com/

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Rick Olderman – How Can You Eliminate Pain Naturally Without Surgery or Medication?

By thehealingplacepodcast | March 8, 2024

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I enjoyed this educational discussion with Rick Olderman, licensed physical therapist and chronic pain expert. Please join us as we discuss:

Rick’s Fixing You Method for helping people in chronic pain
his empowering insights on component vs. system thinking
an explanation of the 3 Pillars theory of pain
and so much more!

Bio:

**Rick Olderman, a licensed physical therapist** with over 25 years of experience, is a best-selling author and respected speaker in chronic musculoskeletal pain. Rick transformed countless lives at his Denver clinic with his innovative approach to pain treatment.

Olderman’s latest book, **Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases  from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist**, leverages his  clinical insights to offer practical solutions. He uses knowledge of movement, tension imbalances, and biomechanics to reveal connections between body  parts, surpassing traditional treatment limitations.

*His best-selling Fixing You® book series including*
**Fixing You® Back Pain and Fixing You® Neck Pain** **& Headaches,** empowers readers to tackle pain’s root causes. These books are acclaimed on Amazon for providing effective pain solutions.

*Moreover, **Rick developed the Fixing You® Method home programs to help people from head to toe**.*

His comprehensive program combines exercises, movement strategies, and **personalized guidance, focusing on specific pain causes**. It has transformed countless lives, offering relief and improved quality of life.

*Rick’s impact extends to speaking engagements where  **he shares pain-solving tools and strategies with fellow practitioners** and the public, showcasing his commitment to enhancing lives.*

As an authority in chronic musculoskeletal pain, Olderman continues **to empower people to overcome pain** **and live fully.**

Website: https://rickolderman.com/

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Dr. J Dunn – My Happy Genes: Understanding Genetic Code Impacts on Our Physical and Mental Health

By thehealingplacepodcast | March 1, 2024

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I learned so very much during this fascinating conversation with the brilliant Dr. J Dunn, Natural Health Practitioner, CEO and founder of My Happy Genes. Please join us as we discuss:

Dr. J’s personal story of discovering the impact her genetic make-up was having on her lifelong battle with depression
her brilliant insights on various genes and their impact on our physical and mental health
the various testing and reports available through her My Happy Genes programs
and so much more!

Bio:

With a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, along with training in Functional Medicine, Dr. J Dunn has been practicing Natural Medicine for over thirty years. She has dedicated her life to helping her patients, as well as herself and family, to achieve optimal health.

In fact, Dr. Dunn began her journey to becoming a Natural Health Practitioner in search of a way to heal herself from debilitating chronic fatigue and depression. So, she knows first-hand both the physical and emotional pain of suffering without answers and being blamed by those she desperately wanted to help her heal.

People have been coming to Dr. Dunn from all over the world for help with conditions and symptoms that have defied both traditional and naturopathic diagnosis and treatment. In fact, by 2013 her practice was so successful that she had a waiting list of over a year for new patients!

She began to realize she needed to find a way to help far more people than she could treat personally. So, for the last 8 years, she shifted her focus to teaching and researching. Because, despite her significant success in helping people individually, she knew there still had to be a simpler way to get to the root cause of the conditions and symptoms that plague millions, yet for which there is minimal to no relief available.

As Dr. Dunn shares: “Through this quest, I discovered the key to unlocking the secrets to optimal emotional and physical wellbeing – **a way to easily identify the root cause of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and addiction.** **That key is your genetic code.**”

Over the last 10 years, Dr Dunn and her team have been mapping the genes specifically related to brain chemistry to help her patients and teach other Healthcare Professionals to help theirs. They have identified the genetic patterns that contribute to conditions associated with mental and emotional health. The **MyHappyGenes® Dynamic Algorithm** is able to target and analyze over 570 specific genes.

Website: https://myhappygenes.com/

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Jaime Mahler – A Discussion on Toxic Relationship Recovery

By thehealingplacepodcast | February 23, 2024

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Another empowering and incredibly enlightening conversation! This week, Jaime Mahler MS, LMHC, New York-based psychotherapist and mental health educator behind the popular Recollected Self social media brand, joins me on air. Please join us as we discuss:

the inspiration behind Jaime’s book Toxic Relationship Recovery: Your Guide to Identifying Toxic Partners, Leaving Unhealthy Dynamics, and Healing Emotional Wounds After Breakup
her role as a 1:1 coach
what she means by “proof in the pattern”
and so much more!

Bio:

JAIME MAHLER, MS, LMHC, is the New York-based psychotherapist and mental health educator behind the popular Recollected Self social media brand. Mahler’s therapeutic education on trauma and toxic relationships has gone viral on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube with millions of views and likes. In addition to becoming the trusted empathetic resource for her many followers, Jaime is a noted mental health contributor for outlets such as USA TODAY, NBC News, Bustle, Insider, Parade, and more. She is actively engaging in conversations around trauma healing and toxic relationship dynamics through her social channels and popular mental health podcast, Unlearned.

Website: https://recollectedself.com/

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J.K. Emezi – How You Get Addicted to Porn

By thehealingplacepodcast | February 16, 2024

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Wowza! I personally learned so much through J.K. Emezi’s personal story and his empowering work in the porn addiction recovery arena. Please join us as we discuss:

his personal story of porn addiction and motivation behind the Porn Reboot System
his role as a Porn Addiction Recovery coach and Founder of the #1 Porn Addiction Recovery Program
the free resources available through 1000+ videos on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ElevatedRecovery
and so much more!

Bio:

*J.K. Emezi is a Porn Addiction Recovery coach and Founder of the #1 Porn Addiction Recovery Program – The Porn Reboot System.*

He struggled with out-of-control behavior with pornography for over 11 years. Unable to quit using therapy, 12 Steps, and other methodologies, he created a unique system that allowed him to control his sexual behavior within a few short weeks.

*Porn Reboot is a system of pornography addiction treatment that helps high-performing business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are dealing with porn addiction problems.*

*His method of treating pornography addiction has been tested for over a decade and doesn’t require willpower, religion, or therapy!*

*He helps men identify signs of porn addiction, overcome the shame of struggling and develop coping strategies to help them end their behavior permanently.*

*If you’ve struggled with this for so long and feel that controlling this behavior is impossible, he wants you to know that there is hope!*

Website: https://elevatedrecovery.org/

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Antonia – What Happens When Fear Meets Love?

By thehealingplacepodcast | November 15, 2023

I so much enjoyed this enlightening conversation with Antonia, Registered Psychotherapist, Plant Medicine Integration Counselor, Transmuter/Facilitator, Ayurvedic Counselor, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Author, Retreat Facilitator, and is now in training for Plant Medicine Facilitation. Please join us as we discuss:

the inspiration behind her book, Dismantling The 3rd Dimension – Transforming our Trauma on the Road from Tribe to Collective
her philosophies on generational and ancestral trauma
her role as counselor
the implications of Ayurvedic approaches to healing
and so much more!

Bio:

Awakening the Alchemy of Awareness

Antonia’s accelerated transformation started in 2006 when she discovered her capacity to dissolve lifetimes of pain in her own body through a harrowing journey inward. Raising the vibration by inviting a deep seeing of the truth of pain, she now assists clients in enabling their process of dissolution of ancient trauma stories.

Antonia spent the early decades building up knowledge, intellect, data, and credibility. Now she is learning to unlearn. To expand awareness, she disassembles the infrastructure of the mind and surrenders it to the heart. As an integrative therapist, she blends Western modalities of therapeutic relationship with the metaphysical transmutation of the trauma of separation. Antonia helps people see the pain as a signal and opportunity for expansion; to bring awareness to pain and integrate our hidden suffering into the greater whole. She takes people into deeper levels of seeing and knowing through her one-on-one healing sessions, online modules, workshops, and retreats.

Her goal is to assist healers, seekers, and psychonauts get ready for a wave of healing as our collective, ancient traumas surface more rapidly and readily on our path to the next reality. This is her passion. This is her destiny. This is her collective.

Website: https://www.tribetocollective.com/

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Geralyn Ritter – A Conversation on Recovering “Bone by Bone: A Memoir of Trauma and Healing”

By thehealingplacepodcast | October 27, 2023

Oh, how my heart (and face) smiled throughout this empowering and enlightening conversation with Geralyn Ritter, executive, author, advocate, speaker, wife and mother. Please join us as we discuss:

the compelling story behind her memoir, Bone by Bone: A Memoir of Trauma and Healing
her insights on traumatic injuries
mindset strategies for surviving and thriving after trauma
her philosophies on post-traumatic growth
and so much more!

Bio:

Geralyn Ritter is an executive, an author, an advocate, a speaker, a wife
and a mother.

An expert in healthcare policy, Geralyn currently serves as Executive Vice
President for Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Organon & Co., a new
women’s health company. Her responsibilities include leading the global
communications, public policy, government affairs, ESG and corporate
responsibility functions at the company.

Prior to joining Organon, Geralyn served as SVP and Corporate Secretary
at Merck & Co., Inc. She served as President of the Merck Foundation for
many years and led the creation of Merck for Mothers, a $500M global
initiative to end preventable maternal deaths. Earlier in her career,
Geralyn worked at PhRMA, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and
at the law firm of Covington & Burling.

A survivor of traumatic injury, Geralyn is a passionate patient advocate, frequent
speaker and an author on resilience and recovery. Her book on trauma and
healing is titled Bone by Bone and was published in June 2022. She has been
featured on numerous podcasts and other media focusing on resilience and
recovery. She donates 100% of her proceeds from the book to non-profit
organizations that support trauma survivors and trauma medicine.
Geralyn received a bachelor’s degree from Duke University. She received her
master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International
Studies and her J.D. from Stanford Law School.

Geralyn serves on the Board of Visitors of the Duke Sanford School of Public
Policy. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Power to Decide, and the
Board of Directors of Business for Social Responsibility. She is Chair of the
Patient Family Advisory Committee of Penn Presbyterian Hospital and
serves as a Deacon of her church.

Geralyn and her husband Jonathan have been married for 25 years and
have three sons.

Website: https://www.geralynritter.com/

Peace,

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Rosie McMahan – The Transformative Power of Reconciliation

By thehealingplacepodcast | October 20, 2023

It was a pleasure to engage in a soulful discussion with Rosie McMahan, counselor/educator, trauma survivor, healing advocate, and author. Please join us as we discuss:

the inspiration behind her memoir, Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation
her insights on forgiveness
the power of “Optimistic Options”
her philosophies on healing advocacy
and so much more!

Bio:

For over 30 years, Rosie McMahan has been a counselor/educator, trauma survivor and healing advocate. In 2021, she published the award winning book, Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation and is currently a trainer on youth mental health and ‘healing through relationship’ at Massachusetts Mentoring Partnership. She also runs a private practice called Optimistic Options. Born and raised in Somerville, MA she has lived in the western part of the state for over 20 years, tending her garden and nurturing the lives of her children. She believes that healing is everywhere.