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Michael Skinner on Healing Childhood Trauma, Music & The Lunchbox Theory

By thehealingplacepodcast | July 31, 2026

Feeling blessed to welcome back Michael Skinner, author, musician, and advocate. Please join us as we discuss:

how music connects and heals us
his personal journey with childhood trauma and abuse
his book The Lunchbox Theory: Lessons Learned from Trauma and Abuse
writing as a cathartic release
EMDR and somatic therapies
dissociation as a coping skill
nature and music as tools to heal
and so much more!

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

Bio:

**Michael Skinner**

Michael Skinner is an award-winning advocate, educator, writer, and critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and guitarist, who addresses trauma, abuse, and mental health concerns through public speaking, writing, and his music. He has worked with organizations nationwide to address the stigma of mental health and to end the silence around child abuse and suicide. Michael is the founder and director of the Surviving Spirit, a monthly newsletter and website sharing resources to help those affected by trauma, abuse, and mental health challenges.

Website: https://www.mskinnermusic.com/

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Jessica Miles – Monty’s Day in Court: What to Expect When You Have to Testify in Court; and the Support of BACA International

By thehealingplacepodcast | November 20, 2020

Such a beautiful story of hope as shared by author and mother, Jessica Miles, on her son’s journey through abuse, testifying at his father’s trial, and onto the healing path. Please join us as we talk about:

her children’s book Monty’s Day in Court: What to Expect When You Have to Testify in Court
her role as an adoptive mother
the inspirational support offered by BACA International: Bikers Against Child Abuse
trauma, therapy, and resilience
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, Amazon Music, Podbean, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also watch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Available in English and Spanish: “Monty’s Day in Court: What To Expect When You Have To Testify In Court”. “Monty’s Day in Court” is the first children’s book written from the perspective of a child who testifies in court against his abuser. Monty’s story serves as a tool for children in learning resilience and as an aid for those on the front lines helping young people through challenging times. This book is based on our foster (and now adopted) son’s experiences and emotions. “

Learn more about Jessica and her mission at https://www.montysdayincourt.com/

Also, learn more about the role of Bikers Against Child Abuse: Keeps of the Children at https://bacaworld.org/