I was blessed to have engaged in a beautiful conversation with Madeline Popelka, writer, trauma survivor, and mental health, and LGBTQ+ advocate. Please join us as we discuss:
I’m Madeline, a writer, trauma survivor, and mental health, and LGBTQ+ advocate.
Born and raised in the Bay Area, I grew up in an Asian American household where mental health was never discussed. As a daughter of a refugee, intergenerational trauma runs through my family, and I struggled with my mental health for my entire life. I thought that I was broken and damaged beyond repair, and I suffered in isolation. And when I started to experience PTSD symptoms in my late twenties, I didn’t know the first step in getting help.
Nobody taught me how to heal, and I knew I wasn’t alone. As I began learning life lessons along my healing journey, I felt an urge to share my insights so other sufferers like myself wouldn’t feel so isolated. In February 2020, I created a space for other trauma survivors, @HealingFromPTSD, which quickly became the largest trauma healing community on Instagram.
Through healing, I’ve discovered and reconnected with parts of myself, and I’ve cultivated a sense of internal peace and freedom that I’d never experienced before. I’m on a mission to help others do the same.
My first book, You’re Going to Be Okay, was released in September 2022 (order it here!), and I have a newsletter, Lost & Found, about healing, self-discovery, and more. Sign up here.
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TinaDavidson, a highly regarded American composer, creates music that stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical dignity. Lauded for her authentic voice, The New York Times has praised her “vivid ear for harmony and colors.”
Her memoir, Let Your Heart Be Broken, Life and Music from a Classical Composer, is available from Boyle & Dalton. Her memoir traces her extraordinary life in equally lyrical language, juxtaposing memories, journal entries, notes on compositions in progress, and insights into the life of an artist – and a mother – at work.
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A big THANK YOU to Diane Petrella, MSW, holistic licensed psychotherapist and author, for joining me again on the show to share her brilliant healing insights. Please join us as we discuss:
Diane’s empowering wisdom on emotional eating, particularly for trauma survivors
her role a psychotherapist specializing in the effects of childhood trauma, emotional eating, and body image issues
her wise philosophies on self-care strategies
the release of her new book Healing Emotional Eating: for Trauma Survivors
DianePetrella, MSW, is a holistic licensed psychotherapist in private practice specializing in the psychological effects of childhood trauma, emotional eating, body image issues, and grief. With nearly 40 years’ experience, she’s helped thousands of clients overcome trauma, create a respectful relationship with their body and food, and connect with their inner Wise Self for guidance and self-healing.
Early in her career she co-developed Rhode Island’s first child sexual abuse treatment program and frequently served as an expert witness in court-involved sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress cases.
Diane holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Sociology from Boston College and a Master of Social Work degree from Simmons University.
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I am thrilled to share this positivity-packed conversation with David Essel, Executive Coach, Counselor, and #1 Best-Selling Author. Please join us as we discuss:
David’s personal story of addiction, recovery, suicide attempt, and mental health struggles
his empowering mission of helping two million people a day
David Essel, M. S. O.M., is a #1 best-selling author (14), counselor, executive coach, international speaker, radio/tv/podcast host, sport psychology coach and all faiths minister whose mission is to positively affect 2 million people or more every day, in every area of life, regardless of their current circumstances.
Celebrity Jenny McCarthy says “David Essel is the new leader of the positive thinking movement.”
David’s newest book, “MENTAL MASTERY AND MAXIMMUM PERFORMANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES”, is based on his experience and stories from his 43 years as a Sport Psychology Coach, detailing what it takes to handle the pressures. stress and mental health issues that these professionals face on a daily basis.
David’s 13th book, endorsed by treatment center owners. doctors and clients, is completely changing the world of recovery! “David Essel’s Permanent Alcohol and Life Recovery”, is so advanced and unique, that people who never thought they could be free of any addiction…are now free!
Another recent book, “HELPING AMERICANS HEAL: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HEALING DURING THESE CHALLENGING TIMES”, just became another #1 best seller!
”THE ULTIMATE GRATITUDE JOURNAL: 52 WEEKS TO A NEW YOU!”, a unique gratitude program, was just released in 2022.
His previous book, “Love and relationship secrets….that everyone needs to know!”, has been labeled as the “New bible on love and communication.”
His 10th book book went #1 bestseller in 3 months, a mystical romance novel set in the Hawaiian Islands called ”Angel on a Surfboard”, which offers the 6 keys to deep love.
Another #1 best seller ”FOCUS! SLAY YOUR GOALS…THE PROVEN GUIDE TO HUGE SUCCESS, A POWERFUL ATTITUDE AND PROFOUND LOVE”, was recently selected by the influential blog BOOKAUTHORITY.ORG as one of the top 100 GOAL SETTING BOOKS OF ALL TIME!
David’s work of 43 years is also highly endorsed by the late Wayne Dyer, “Chicken Soup for the Soul” author Mark Victor Hansen, as well as many other celebrities and radio and television networks from around the world.
He has been an Adjunct Professor at both Florida Gulf Coast University and Edison State College, (now called Florida Southwestern College) for several years, teaching his “Public Speaking Course” as well as his “Mental Health and Master Life Coach Certification”.
He is verified through Psychology Today, Theravive and Therapy Tribe as one of the top Counselors and Executive Life Coaches in the USA, and is verified through Marriage.com as one of the top relationship counselors and experts in the world.
David accepts new clients every week into his 1 on 1 programs from around the world at www.davidessel.com.
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Grateful to have had another opportunity to sit down with Melanie Ryan, LCSW, ancestral wisdom teacher, psychotherapist, and author and founder of The Golden Shadow Method. Please join us as we discuss:
Melanie’s personal grief journey during her father’s transition from this life
her insights on the impact of processed foods vs. whole foods on our healing needs
the inspiration behind her books, including her upcoming release, Secrets of the Golden Shadow, Ancestral Wisdom for Healing and Transcending Trauma
“MelanieRyan, LCSW is founder and author of The Golden Shadow Method,Transmuting Triggers, and soon to be released: Secrets of the Golden Shadow, Ancestral Wisdom for Healing & Transcending Trauma. MelanieRyan is a depth psychotherapist who heals trauma and addiction using spirituality, naturopathy, philosophy, and psychology.”
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I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to sit down with Danielle Bernock, childhood trauma survivor, international award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and trauma-informed self-love coach. Please join us as we discuss:
Danielle’s personal story of triumph over “church hurt”
her insights on unconditional love as a healing tool
the inspiration behind her books
her viral book quote: “Trauma is personal” and what that means for survivors and thrivers
“Danielle Bernock founded 4F Media (Faith, Family, Friends, Freedom) in 2014 to promote inner healing and personal freedom through the power of ‘The LOVE that heals’, using all forms of media, beginning with her first book Emerging With Wings.
The following quote from the book has gone viral:
“Trauma is personal. It does not disappear if it is not validated. When it is ignored or invalidated the silent screams continue internally heard only by the one held captive. When someone enters the pain and hears the screams healing can begin.”
― Danielle Bernock, Emerging With Wings: A True Story of Lies, Pain, And The LOVE that Heals
Danielle is an international, award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and trauma-informed self-love coach who helps men, women, and organizations EMERGE with clear vision of their value, TAKE ownership of their choices, and CHART a path to their promise, becoming Victorious Souls who Embrace The Change from survive to thrive through the power of the love of God.
She has authored 4 books, written for numerous online publications, and her stories have been published in two book anthologies. Her mantra is “love yourself from survive to thrive”, and she’s known as “that lady on the internet who loves you.” A long time follower of Christ, Danielle lives with her husband in Michigan near her adult children and grandchildren.
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I enjoyed this empowering conversation with Cendie Stanford, Founder and CEO of ACEs Matter and Jessie Graham, now joining me for the third time on the show, as a Co-Creating Change coach with a focus on parent coaching. Please join us as we discuss:
Cendie’s personal journey that led her to found ACEs Matter
Jessie’s wisdom on trauma recovery as a parent coach
their brilliant insights on adverse childhood experiences and the impact of high ACE scores
how nurturing the neurons and strengthening the roots of children can help prevent and heal the impact of trauma
“Cendie Stanford is a first-generation college graduate to earn two Master’s Degrees, one BA Degree, and a business certificate from the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University. A Texas native & former public-school educator, she is extremely passionate about Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) education and trauma awareness. Cendie Stanford has lived experiences with childhood adversities, most of which were experienced in zip code 79403. Unaware that her childhood adversities played a role in how she responded to stressors in her career as an educator, relationships, and even parenting, she sought out the why. Two decades of experience working in the public education sector, Cendie traded in her classroom keys in order to secure a business license to spread the message of ACEs in corners of the world that needed to hear it most. Living with the consequences of childhood wounds for over four decades, Cendie took a leap of faith to start ACEs Matter as a not-for-profit organization because she believed everyone deserved access to this science. Cendie says, “Seeing adults who are struggling due to the templates from their childhood and seeing children being reared in similar environments motivate her to work harder at this vision for ACEs Matter.” Since 2021, Cendie has made several public appearances discussing the impacts of ACEs as a lived experience survivor in underserved and professional communities. Her long-term goals include empowering Title 1 schools and communities with research backed practices that aid in nurturing the neurons of students, parents, and educators that have been affected by adverse childhood experiences. Cendie serves as a mentor for youth and rising education entrepreneurs. She has also conducted more than 10,000 hours of professional development training and over 150 hours of online interviews.”
CERTIFIED MASTER COACH AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
“Jessie is a Certified Master Coach who has been studying and practicing Speech Language Pathology with a Master’s Degree in Communication Science and Disorders, since 1991. She believes that effective communication and healthy relationships are the keys to happiness and a fulfilled and purposeful life. By undertaking and understanding her own self-empowerment process, she supports others through their transformational journey. Her practice in Speech Pathology working with children and families has helped her to understand that people’s lives change when they choose to.
Jessie chose to focus her career on inspiring and empowering others to explore their potential for change and focus their actions toward success.
Jessie has experience working in the fields of Mental Health, Early Childhood Care and Education, Public Education as well as with Individuals who want to explore their personal creative expression.
She lives in Maine, near her daughter and family and enjoys exploring, gardening, reading and writing.”
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“Founder of The Empowered Voice and Voices Heard, Claire O’Leary is a survivor of incest. She created Voices Heard as a safe space for survivors of sexual abuse to share their story so they can shatter the silence of their sexual abuse. Sharing their story empowers survivors to become more confident, feel comfortable in their skin, and be seen and heard. She is shattering the silence of sexual abuse one voice at a time.
Sharing their story empowers survivors to become more confident, feel comfortable in their skin, and be seen and heard. She is the founder of the Empowered Voice Traveling Exhibit, which showcases the stories of sexual abuse survivors, as well as the Voices Heard interactive e-Zine that empowers sexual abuse survivors to shatter their silence thereby healing not only themselves but also others.
Through her Creativity Unleashed program she encourages survivors to unearth/nourish/engage their creativity through expressive arts including visual art, poetry, movement.
Claire’s mission is to lower the average age a CSA (child sexual abuse) suvirvor discloses their abuse from age 18.
Claire shares her own story as a Speaker, Mentor, and Advocate. She is also a Reiki Master and artist, She lives in Colorado with her husband and enjoys being a mother and grandmother to her adorable grandson. She’s an avid reader, meditates and dances her heart out any time she can.”
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I am so excited to share with you the HEALERS OF HILTON HEAD SERIES!
My goal is to not only shine a light onto the amazing healers of the Lowcountry, but as a reminder for anyone listening to look for the healers in your own community! There are so many empowering and enlightening options available.
Episode 15
Today I welcome Adam Sharon, Chinese Medicine practitioner and acupuncturist.
Bio:
Adam Sharon (MS, L.Ac) has enjoyed a career in the healing arts for over twenty years and is well-versed in several modalities including acupuncture, nutrition, movement therapy and traditional techniques such as pulse and tongue diagnosis. He specializes in helping people recover from trauma by making conscious connections between their emotional and physical states.
I am so excited to share with you the HEALERS OF HILTON HEAD SERIES!
My goal is to not only shine a light onto the amazing healers of the Lowcountry, but as a reminder for anyone listening to look for the healers in your own community! There are so many empowering and enlightening options available.
Episode 14
Today I welcome Bob Lee, Executive Director of Heroes on Horseback.
Bio:
ROBERT “BOB” LEE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Robert Lee (Bob) is in his thirteenth year as executive director for Heroes on Horseback, after retiring from a career that included commercial banking and manufacturing. Over the last decade, Heroes on Horseback has experienced a tripling in the number of special needs individuals served, while reducing expenses by nearly 25%. Bob credits this growth to the creation of new programming, an increase in volunteer resources, and the implementation of collaborative partnerships with strategically placed organizations in our community.
In addition to his role with Heroes on Horseback, Bob serves as treasurer for the board of directors for the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, trustee emeritus and immediate past chairman of the board of trustees for the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, and chairman of the board for IVolunteer Int’l.
