Tag: CPTSD
Melanie Gibson – Hiding in Plain Sight with Mental Illness

Melanie Gibson – Hiding in Plain Sight with Mental Illness

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Join me for an insightful conversation with author and blogger, Melanie Gibson, as we discuss:

  • Melanie’s insights on martial arts as a healing strategy
  • her philosophies on mental health stigmas
  • her book Kicking and Screaming: A Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts
  • her Little Black Belt blog
  • 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 Gibson began taekwondo training at age ten. At age twelve she stopped taekwondo to pursue other interests, and resumed training in her early thirties.

Although Melanie had academic and career achievements throughout her life, she struggled with mental illness and low self-esteem. After making some progress through psychiatric treatment and counseling, she knew she needed to do something more substantial to make lasting changes. Returning to taekwondo had always been in the back of her mind, and the timing was right. 

Taekwondo proved to be not only an opportunity to re-learn a beloved skill from her childhood, but also a means to build her self-esteem and confidence, and heal from old wounds. It brought a needed excitement and purpose to her life, which she shares in her blog Little Black Belt (http://littleblackbelt.com). While continuing to work at her full-time job, Melanie dedicated herself to taekwondo training and earned her first degree black belt in 2015. In 2017, she earned her second degree black belt. Although a pandemic and knee injury sidelined her training in 2020, Melanie plans to return to taekwondo and test for her third degree black belt. 

She has a bachelor’s degree in English from Texas Woman’s University, a Master of Library Science from the University of North Texas, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington. Melanie has worked in the healthcare industry since 2004, with roles as a hospital librarian, corporate trainer, and learning designer.“

** Visit Melanie’s website: https://littleblackbelt.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Justin Caffrey – a Parent’s Grief; the Vagus Nerve, and Training with the Yamabushi

Justin Caffrey – a Parent’s Grief; the Vagus Nerve, and Training with the Yamabushi

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I am so very grateful for the opportunity to learn from Justin Caffrey’s deep wisdom. Justin is a recognized thought leader in mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Justin’s insights on the Vagus nerve
  • his philosophies on grief and the impact of the trauma of losing a child
  • who are the Yamabushi of Japan and how did he train with them
  • his transition into studying Buddhist meditation practices
  • 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:

“A proven multi-business entrepreneur in differing sectors and countries, who built and sold regulated companies with seven figure exits.

A Certified Investment Fund / Hedge Fund Director and Private Equity Professional. He also holds a Masters in Mindfulness-Based Interventions from the prestigious University College Dublin.

All Ireland All Star Thought Leader in Personal Development in 2019 & 2020.

After losing his son 10 years ago he turned to Eastern Psychology | Philosophy | Neuroscience. Justin has become a recognised expert on the Vagus Nerve, the autonomic nervous system, and how Eastern traditions have recognised the importance of these key physiological repossess for thousands of years.

His research is a rich combination of Western neuroscience, Eastern philosophy, mindfulness and his own hard earned life experiences.

Justin swims in cold water all year round, fasts daily for 19-hours, eats a plant based diet and meditates each morning at 5am. He is one of only a handful of Westerners to have completed the gruelling Master Training with the Yamabushi in the remote mountains of Shonai, in Japan.

When you leave the extremes of private equity and hedge-funds for Buddhism, you can expect some exciting outcomes.

Having built routine and structure within his own lifestyle, Justin provides advice and guidance on sleep, intermittent fasting, cold water, the Vagus nerve, meditation practice and mind/body connection.

Justin’s YouTube Channel on the Vagus Nerve, PTSD and recovery, has been watched by over 175,000 people globally. His channel receives 3,000 views a day.  He is a regular contributor to media, TV and podcasts.”

** Visit Justin’s website: https://www.justincaffrey.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Krista Nerestant – The Hidden Gifts of Trauma; Self-ish Lifestyle; & Hypnosis

Krista Nerestant – The Hidden Gifts of Trauma; Self-ish Lifestyle; & Hypnosis

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I enjoyed this beautiful conversation as I learned much from Krista Nerestant, founder of Self-ish Lifestyle, wellness expert, author, medium, life coach, and hypnotist. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Krista’s insights on the hidden gifts of trauma
  • her philosophies on healing modalities
  • what she means by “self-ish lifestyle”
  • her role as a hypnotist
  • 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:

“Krista Nerestant is a practicing life coach, educated and certified in Neuro Linguistic Programming and The Satir Method of Transformational Systemic Therapy to heal family dynamics and trauma, and an advocate for women and children. She hosts a podcast, Self-Care Tuesdays, that is dedicated to encouraging, empowering and elevating the journey of self-care. She’s teaching women it’s OK to be “Self-ish”!  

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a psychological approach that involves analyzing strategies used by successful individuals and applying them to reach a personal goal. It relates thoughts, language, and patterns of behavior learned through experience to specific outcomes. 

Proponents of NLP assume all human action is positive. Therefore, if a plan fails or the unexpected happens, the experience is neither good nor bad—it simply presents more useful information.

Satir’s Transformational Systemic Therapy Model (STST) is unique in encompassing both the intrapsychic and interactive components of therapy. Much therapy of the past has been focused only on clients’ behaviour, cognition or affect. The Satir Model is focused on the whole human being, tapping into their internal resources and universal yearnings to facilitate transformational change within their personal, family, and social systems. The Satir Model process facilitates development of increased levels of competence and congruence in the therapist.

STST processes are supported by therapeutic and neurobiological research. Evidence-based research supports experiential, systemic, positively directional and change focused therapeutic processes to bring about neurological changes in clients. STST emphasizes that therapists create and provide the conditions for attachment, hope, positive possibilities and safety in order to facilitate change.“

** Visit Krista’s website: https://www.self-ishlifestyle.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Dr. Tina Peers – Long Covid/Long Haul, Histamine Intolerance, & Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Dr. Tina Peers – Long Covid/Long Haul, Histamine Intolerance, & Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

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I feel honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Tina Peers, founder of The Menopause Consultancy, specializing in women’s health, and currently treating Long Covid, Histamine Intolerance, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with her patients. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Dr. Tina’s insights on inflammation, cytokine storms, histamine, and mast cells
  • her philosophies on Long Covid
  • what she means by immune system on red-alert and over-reacting
  • the TLC conference and interviews
  • 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:

“Since qualifying in Medicine at Guys’ Hospital London in 1983, Dr. Tina Peers has developed her skills and knowledge in women’s health, first working as a GP in Surrey, then becoming a Consultant in Contraception and Reproductive Health in 1996, and leading these services in Surrey until 2018.

In 2019 Dr. Peers established The Menopause Consultancy, a specialist Menopause & Women’s Health clinic and a centre of excellence to provide evidence-based care for women.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Dr. Peers has begun treating those suffering from Long Covid, using her expertise in Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome to inform treatment plans. She hopes to be able to help many of those suffering from this debilitating illness, as well as raising awareness and informing healthcare professionals about this potentially groundbreaking development.”

** Visit Dr. Tina’s website: https://www.drtinapeers.com/ and https://www.menopauseconsultancy.co.uk/

Find out more about the TLC Conference at: TLC Conference: How to Treat Long Covid

Peace,

Teri

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Dr. Virginia Johnson – Christian Therapist on Demand; & Trauma Sur-Thrival

Dr. Virginia Johnson – Christian Therapist on Demand; & Trauma Sur-Thrival

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Welcome back after a 6 week episode hiatus! And we are starting back up with the 200th episode!

I found myself captivated by this brilliant and inspirational conversation with Virginia Johnson, PhD: CSO of Christian Therapist on Demand, Inc., Human Performance Strategist, licensed neuropsychologist, and Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Practitioner. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Dr. Johnson’s insights on Christian-based therapy
  • her philosophies on psychological “code blue”
  • what she means by sur-thrival
  • her book The Trauma Sur-thrival Kit: How to Remove the Hidden Issues that Prevent People from Thriving After Trauma
  • 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. Johnson is a Licensed Neuropsychologist and Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Practitioner, who has been diagnosing and treating cognitive related disorders since 2008. She incorporates principles of faith and neuroscience into the understanding of the human mind and it’s functions. She has a knack for empowering and equipping individuals with tools and resources to rewire their brain for greater joy, peace and success. Her professional journey has been the inspiration, for eBook, The Trauma Surthrival Kit: Emotional First Aid Revolutionized. She takes a whole person approach (Mind, Body and Spirit) to assessment and treatment recommendations which has been shown to improve functioning and reduce distress amongst the individuals that she served. From individuals in a level one trauma center to a maximum-security prison.

Last year Dr. Johnson made a commitment. The commitment to pursue each day with Passion, Purpose and Partnership with God. Although she enjoyed direct patient care, she knew God was calling her to disrupt the tech and digital health care space. More recently, she has been described as a rising Digital Health Maven. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Servant Officer for Christian Therapist On Demand Inc., an online teletherapy platform connecting therapists to clients who wish to incorporate their faith into their counseling experience, all sessions take place on their platform using a smart device. She also founded Wholelistic Brain, LLC a Brain Fitness online cognitive and whole person assessment, found both online and in the app stores. In addition to the Wholelistic Brain cognitive and whole person assessment, she is the creator of Brain Fitness Workouts, a series of cognitive brain training exercises, also found in the app stores. Each day, Dr. Johnson is learning to dust off the disappointments of yesterday – trusting that God is working all things for her ultimate good. God is changing circumstances, bringing about unexpected events that produce unimagined benefit. God is orchestrating relationships and situations that will take her further, faster, so that God’s Word goes forth with greater power and more impact. God is the creator of ALL things, God has given leaves for medicine (herbs). Dr. Johnson’s newest hobby is medicine making, giving the creator thanks for His creation, formulating tinctures, teas and herbal remedies for friends and family.”

** Visit Dr. Virginia Johnson’s website: https://thehps.me/

** Visit Christian Therapist on Demand at: https://christiantherapistod.com/

Peace,

Teri

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John Giordano – Holistic Approaches for Addiction Recovery

John Giordano – Holistic Approaches for Addiction Recovery

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I learned so much during this educational conversation with John Giordano, addiction, trauma, and recovery expert; certified hypnotherapist; author; entrepreneur; contributor to seventy-five medical and peer-reviewed journal research articles. Please join us as we discuss:

  • John’s insights on addiction and recovery
  • his philosophies on holistic treatments
  • innovative approaches to recovery
  • his books How to Beat Your Addictions and Live a Quality Life and Proven Holistic Treatment for Addiction and Chronic Relapse
  • 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:

“John Giordano, who himself is in long-term recovery, is an addiction expert whose career spans over thirty-years. John’s passion for helping people shined through early in life as a Karate instructor – and continued later as he helped literally thousands of addicts find their path of recovery at his former treatment center.

He is considered by his peers to be a pioneer in holistic addiction treatment. John developed innovative new therapies early in his career that have been proven effective and gone on to become standard care in most modern treatment centers. He continues to play a pivotal role in the ongoing effort to usher evidenced-based and scientifically proven holistic modalities into the mainstream of addiction medicine.”

** Visit John’s website: http://johnjgiordano.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Teri Wellbrock – Health Hiatus

Teri Wellbrock – Health Hiatus

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Your host, Teri Wellbrock, here! I just wanted to let you all know I have been battling a few health issues (landing me in the Emergency Room twice) hence the missing episodes. As I am the host AND producer, doing all of the interviewing, editing, publishing, and production work myself, I decided to give myself some healing time. I am on the mend (yay!) and hope to be back up and running at normal speed with two episodes released a week very soon! Until then, your prayers and/or positive healing vibes are most appreciated.

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 watch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Teri Wellbrock is a trauma-warrior, having survived and thrived after learning to cope with her C-PTSD symptoms and 25 years of severe panic attacks by utilizing EMDR therapy, personal research and learned coping skills along with a foundation of faith and positivity. She is currently writing a book, Unicorn Shadows: From Trauma to Triumph – A Healing Guide, about her multiple traumas, with the intent to help others reach their own joyous and peaceful existence via her “story of hope”. She also speaks publicly about her triumph over trauma, including recent guest appearances on Healing from Grief and Loss online summit and Avaiya University’s Overcoming PTSD online event.

Teri is mom to three beautiful children (ages 27, 25, and 15); graduated magna cum laude from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology; has written a children’s book, The Doodle with the Noodle, with her daughter, about their Therapy Dog, Sammie the Labradoodle; has created the Sammie’s Bundles of Hope project (bags filled with trinkets of hope donated to children with trauma history); and is producer and host of The Healing Place Podcast on iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio and many more audio outlets. She maintains a blog at www.unicornshadows.com and writes a monthly Hope for Healing Newsletter. Teri’s professional history includes sales, managing, teaching, and case management with a mental health agency. Her life purpose is to make a positive difference in the lives of others and shine a light of hope into dark spaces.

Teri most recently released three online courses through her newly created Hope for Healing Academy: a Trauma-Warrior 1 Day Introductory Course created as a review course of trauma and recovery options; the Be Your Own Hero 10-Day Course where students learn to build their own coping skills toolbox; and the Surviving to Thriving 30-Day Course guiding students into a deep understanding of trauma-recovery, hope, resilience and so much more.”

Peace,

Teri

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Dr. Sharon Grossman – Understanding Burnout; and the 7E Solution to Burnout

Dr. Sharon Grossman – Understanding Burnout; and the 7E Solution to Burnout

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I learned much, myself, as Dr. Sharon Grossman, success coach, clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and burnout expert, shared her brilliant insights. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Dr. Sharon’s philosophies on stress and burnout
  • her insights on self-care for improving well-being
  • what she means by “shifting our mindsets”
  • her book The 7E Solution to Burnout
  • and so much more!

Free gift link: Mindset Master Starter Kit

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 watch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Dr. Sharon Grossman is the founder of the Exhausted to Extraordinary™ Method, a 3-step method to unblock your mind, reshape your thinking, and return the joy to your work in 90 days. As a psychologist, coach, and author of the international bestseller, The 7E Solution to Burnout, Dr. Sharon works with 6-figure executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals in high-stress industries who are struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout. She shares tips and strategies as a keynote speaker and on her weekly podcasts, Optimize Your Life and The Women in Medicine Badass Radioshow.”

Visit her at www.drsharongrossman.com
Peace,

Teri

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Bre Gentile, PhD – Restorative and Trauma-informed Design; & the Seven Domains of Wellness

Bre Gentile, PhD – Restorative and Trauma-informed Design; & the Seven Domains of Wellness

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I am happy to offer a much-needed conversation with Dr. Bre Davis, trauma-informed design consultant, founder and CEO of Dr. G’s Lab, and director of product design at the Center for Youth Wellness. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Dr. G’s personal story of grief, sobriety, and ACEs
  • her inspirational work in the trauma-informed product design arena
  • what she means by “designing trauma-informed products from poignant concepts to help tend adverse childhood experiences”
  • the Seven Domains of Wellness
  • 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 watch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Bre Gentile is a clinical psychologist dedicated to trauma-informed and restorative
practices in user research and products and services design. After spending 10 years
in clinical psychology working as a therapist, she pursued her passion for mental
health tech. From 2015 – 2019 she worked with tech companies – first as a clinical
advisor at a chatbot startup and then at Google as a user researcher on their
hardware team. She is now the Director of Product Design at a non-profit
organization, Center for Youth Wellness and is Founder and CEO of Dr. G’s Lab, a
trauma-informed design consultancy. She serves as a board member for the Junior
League San Francisco and as a board member to Inward, a trauma-informed
leadership coaching consultancy. “

Peace,

Teri

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John Davis – Corporate Action Hero: The Five “Fs” of Overcoming Adversity

John Davis – Corporate Action Hero: The Five “Fs” of Overcoming Adversity

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I enjoyed this deep-dive conversation filled with brilliant insights, humor, and inspiration with guest, John Davis, Corporate Action Hero, dynamic speaker, accomplished leader, and expert in managing people to peak performances during change. Please join us as we discuss:

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 watch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“John Davis is an internationally known Keynote Speaker, Comedian, Fight Director, Stuntman, College Professor, artistic Director, and Action Hero. He has traveled extensively throughout the world speaking to audiences of all ages and backgrounds in 28 countries and over four thousand live performances. John inspires you to set and reach your maximum potential and awaken your Inner Action Hero!

After the tragic events of September 11, 2001 John  dedicated a great amount of time bringing entertainment to the soldiers overseas. On six USO tours, John performed more than one hundred shows and has taken his comedy to even the most remote bases in both Iraq and Afghanistan.  “

Peace,

Teri

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