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Dr. Stephen Porges – Polyvagal-Informed Approaches to Healing

Dr. Stephen Porges – Polyvagal-Informed Approaches to Healing

I feel honored (the trauma-recovery geek in me was doing a happy dance!) to have had this opportunity to sit down with Dr. Stephen Porges, PhD, researcher, author, speaker, and Polyvagal Institute founding member. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Dr. Porge’s insights on the vagus nerve, Polyvagal Theory, and its critical importance in trauma recovery
  • his role as a distinguished university scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium
  • his philosophies on threat reactions and the impact of trauma on the nervous system
  • his recently released book, Polyvagal Safety: Attachment, Communication, Self-Regulation
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, 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:

“Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. is Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, and Professor Emeritus at both the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Maryland.  He served as president of the Society for Psychophysiological Research and the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences and is a former recipient of a National Institute of Mental Health Research Scientist Development Award. He has published more than 400 peer-reviewed papers across several disciplines including anesthesiology, biomedical engineering, critical care medicine, ergonomics, exercise physiology, gerontology, neurology, neuroscience, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, psychometrics, space medicine, and substance abuse. In 1994 he proposed the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that links the evolution of the mammalian autonomic nervous system to social behavior and emphasizes the importance of physiological state in the expression of behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders. The theory is leading to innovative treatments based on insights into the mechanisms mediating symptoms observed in several behavioral, psychiatric, and physical disorders.

He is the author of The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation (Norton, 2011), The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe, (Norton, 2017), co-editor of Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory: The Emergence of Polyvagal-Informed Therapies (Norton, 2018) and author of Polyvagal Safety: Attachment, Communication, Self-Regulation (Norton 2021). Dr. Porges is the creator of a music-based intervention, the Safe and Sound Protocol ™ (SSP), which is used by therapists to improve social engagement, language processing, and state regulation, as well as to reduce hearing sensitivities.”

** Visit Dr. Porge’s websites: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/ or https://www.stephenporges.com/

Stephen Porges

Peace,

Teri

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David Richman – Transformation Expert: Inspiring Deeper Human Connection Through Life-Changing Stories

David Richman – Transformation Expert: Inspiring Deeper Human Connection Through Life-Changing Stories

Such a smile-filled and heart-warming conversation with David Richman, transformation expert, best-selling author, motivational speaker, trainer, and consultant. Please join us as we discuss:

  • David’s insights on transforming your life
  • his own personal journey through the emotional chaos of cancer and his beloved sister’s diagnosis and death
  • his philosophies on becoming who you want to be
  • his books Cycle of Lives: 15 People’s Stories, 5000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer and Winning in the Middle of the Pack: Realizing True Success in Business and In Life
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, 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:

“After working in a variety of industries–including launching two start-ups–David Richman entered the financial industry as an advisor. Several years in, he found that his interests were more in managing people and businesses than in managing money. Over the next 15 years, he managed ever-larger businesses for the same Wall Street firm. Among other pursuits, David now works with a nationally-recognized financial services firm committed to keeping the advisor in the forefront.

Over the last 10 years, David has completed over 50 triathlons, including 15 Ironman-distance triathlons (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), more than 50 runs longer than marathon distance, including several 24-hour runs, running 85 miles in Mexico in the heat of the summer, running 104 miles straight from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach, and most recently biking 4,700-miles in just six weeks as he met with the participants of his upcoming book exploring the emotional side of cancer.

As a former sedentary, over-weight, smoker, David knew that he needed to focus not on what others wanted out of him, but on what he wanted out of life. Through lessons learned in business and sport, David introduces the concept of the “middle of the pack” and discusses how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. He applies this concept to life and business and adds value to the people he works with coming from the perspective of the “middle of the pack.”

David was born in Miami and raised mostly in the Los Angeles area. He and his wife split their time between homes in Southern California and Southern Nevada. He has worked in real estate, lending, construction, started both an animation company and a skin care company, and then went into financial services. He has college-aged twins who are as aspirational as their father. After losing his sister to brain cancer, David has organized a yearly fundraiser in her memory, the most recent being the impetus for his upcoming book, Cycle of Lives – 15 People’s Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer.”

** Visit David’s website: https://david-richman.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Laura Formentini – A Mother’s Grief: How Love in Action Heals the Heart

Laura Formentini – A Mother’s Grief: How Love in Action Heals the Heart

Another soulful and profoundly hope-filled conversation, this time with Laura Formentini, author, non-profit photographer, and activist. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Laura’s insights on the healing power of love
  • her own personal journey through suicide and grief
  • her philosophies on sensitivity and life as an empath
  • her book Twenty-One Olive Trees: A mother’s walk through the grief of suicide to hope and healing
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, 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:

“LAURA FORMENTINI is an author, nonprofit photographer, and philanthropist. Through this work, Laura has encountered ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things after difficult life events. Laura’s healing was greatly impacted by her belief that while the terrible times you suffer may feel like the end of life as you know it, these difficult times can actually become the catalyst for new growth. Her message for empaths and highly sensitive people is one of love and encouragement. As we rise from our own pain, we can take loving actions that lift others up in the process. Twenty-One Olive Trees: A Mother’s Walk Through the Grief of Suicide to Hope and Healing marks Laura’s debut as an author. She lives nomadically with her family.”

** Visit Laura’s website: https://lauraformentini.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Meditation for Healing Love

Meditation for Healing Love

Join Teri Wellbrock, trauma-warrior, for this 15-minute meditation breathwork for healing love.

Photo cred: Madison Hall

Music cred: Purple Planet Music – A Touch of Zen

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Dr. Debi Silber – Post Betrayal Syndrome: the 5 Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough

Dr. Debi Silber – Post Betrayal Syndrome: the 5 Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough

I thoroughly enjoyed this thought-provoking and educational conversation with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute; holistic psychologist; health, mindset, and personal development expert; and author of a #1 best-selling book. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Dr. Debi’s insights on post betrayal transformation
  • her own personal journey through post betrayal syndrome
  • her philosophies on the 5 stages of transformation
  • her dissertation and PhD work on post betrayal syndrome
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, 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. Debi Silber is the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of the #1 bestselling book: The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life Crisis and her newest book: Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence and Happiness. Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 groundbreaking discoveries that changes how long it takes to heal. In addition to being on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice) and more, she’s an award winning speaker, coach and author dedicated to helping people move past their betrayals as well as any other blocks preventing them from the health, work, relationships, confidence and happiness they want most.”

** Visit Dr. Debi’s website: https://thepbtinstitute.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Dr. Jess Bell – Energetic Osteopathy for Your Healing Journey

Dr. Jess Bell – Energetic Osteopathy for Your Healing Journey

Truly one of my most soulful and heart-connected conversations yet! Dr. Jess Bell, licensed Osteopathic physician, pain specialist, and provider of Energetic Osteopathy, inspires us with:

  • her personal stories of triumph and perseverance
  • an explanation of osteopathic medicine and approaches to healing
  • her philosophies on energy, source, love, and healing
  • individual work, group sessions, and a special offer for listeners
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, 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:

Jess Bell – Osteopathic Physician and Energy Healer – is the founder of Energetic Osteopathy™, which is a powerful modality that bridges traditional osteopathic treatment and energy medicine. What makes Energetic Osteopathy™ unique from other energy healing modalities such as Reiki, is that the treatment takes place with great specificity within the tissues of the body.With over twenty years of hands-on experience, Dr. Jess “sees” into the body with great clarity. This inner sight allows for the transformational release of even the most difficult to locate energetic densities out of the physical body, returning the body to health and wholeness.It is essential that we recover the often forgotten truth that healing comes from within, and it is Dr. Jess’s greatest intention to offer this healing and guidance with easy-to-apply information, treatment, and self-healing practices.

** Visit Dr. Jess’ website: https://www.doctorjessbell.com/

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Peace,

Teri

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Shawn Harper – Former NFL Football Player and WINologist Shares His Winning Philosophies

Shawn Harper – Former NFL Football Player and WINologist Shares His Winning Philosophies

I feel blessed and empowered after sitting down with Shawn Harper, motivational speaker, former NFL offensive lineman, author, corporate trainer, mindset master, and business owner. Please join us as we discuss:

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, 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:

“With 25 years of experience, Shawn Harper has earned an excellent reputation as one of the nation’s leading corporate motivational speakers! He is a seven-year former NFL offensive lineman who played with the Rams, the Oilers, the Colts, and NFL Europe and now owns and operates American Services and Protection, a multi-million-dollar security services firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. His journey
from the grit and grime of the NFL locker room to the corporate culture of the boardroom proved that both worlds can be won by using the same principles and strategies!

Hear his powerful and challenging messages on relevant business topics such as:

– Overcoming adversity
– Building winning teams
– Strategic communications
– Carving out capacity
– Effective leadership
– Creating a winning culture

Audiences are captivated by his wisdom, authority, and energy as he relates real
corporate issues to major life lessons. Humorous anecdotes also help the audience
easily connect with him.”

** Visit Shawn’s website: https://www.shawnharper.org/

Peace,

Teri

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Alex Boianghu – Psycho-Spiritual Growth Via Somatic Therapy for Your Healing Journey

Alex Boianghu – Psycho-Spiritual Growth Via Somatic Therapy for Your Healing Journey

I thoroughly enjoyed this deep dive into an enlightening conversation with Alex Boianghu, holistic psychotherapist. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Alex’s insights on somatic therapy, meditation, and mindfulness
  • a demonstration (via me!) of his therapeutic approach
  • his philosophies on feeling “stuck” and how to move out of it
  • the mind/body/spirit connection
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, 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:

“Alex Boianghu is a dedicated and gifted therapist with over 30 years of study and practice. He uses an integrative approach to therapy, emphasizing psycho-spiritual growth grounded in somatic therapy’s focus on the unity of body and mind.
Alex is trained in EMDR, a technique used to help people process and resolve trauma successfully. He is also a gifted couple’s therapist, assisting the partners to reach deep levels of awareness and compassion. With compassion and discernment, Alex guides and models how to positively harness the psycho-dynamic energies we all possess to rediscover our common and innate holistic nature.”

** Visit Alex’s website: https://journeytowholeness.health/

Peace,

Teri

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Nate Rifkin – Daoism and Using the Standing Meditation for Healing

Nate Rifkin – Daoism and Using the Standing Meditation for Healing

I feel grateful to have connected for a soulful conversation with Nate Rifkin, author and Daoist priesthood student. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Nate’s insights on the 3 bodies: physical, energy, and spiritual
  • his personal story of triumph and healing
  • the motivation behind his book The Standing Meditation: Excel in the Modern World Using an Ancient Practice
  • his philosophies on Daoism
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, 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:

“Nate Rifkin has prospered by combining ancient mystical practices with modern strategies for living. Nate used to be suicidal and drank alcohol every morning to get through the day. He dropped out of college, went broke, bankrupt, and even worked on street corners waving around a sign to afford rent and food. But he’s managed to turn his life around, find love, and now has an incredible life. His secret? A practice from the spiritual tradition of Daoism. Nate has published a book on this ancient practice called The Standing Meditation.”

** Visit Nate’s websites: http://thestandingmeditation.com/ and https://naterifkin.com/

Peace,

Teri

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I’m back! Living the #nevergiveup philosophy

I’m back! Living the #nevergiveup philosophy

Hello all of you beautiful trauma-warriors and trauma-advocates!

As you are aware, as fans of the show, the last interview I posted was in December 2021. I had to leave our house quickly due to a health issue (of which I am not yet at liberty to discuss as our legal team has advised against it). However, I have now moved my recording equipment to a friend’s home and am happy to be back up and functioning as host, healer, writer, and trauma-warrior. I promise to share the details as soon as I am able to do so. As a trauma survivor, I am not a fan of keeping quiet about the truth. I have learned that sharing our truths is healing and liberating. And I so very much look forward to doing so with this story. As I believe it will help others heal and find resolution, as well.

I will be editing previously recorded episodes and sharing those at the normally slotted Fridays at 7:00 PM EST.

Thank you for your patience, prayers, and loving support as I travel this part of my healing journey!

In peace & gratitude,

Teri