resilience – The Healing Place Podcast

Meri McCoy-Thompson – Understanding Resilience and Protective Patterns

By thehealingplacepodcast | October 31, 2025

Wow, did I learn so very much during this education-packed conversation with Meri McCoy-Thompson, executive director of Dovetail Learning and author. Please join us as we discuss:

her insights on resilience:
- personal resilience
- reactive resilience
- cultural resilience
- relational resilience
- group resilience
her philosophies on the 6 protective patterns:
- distrusting
- hyper-caretaking
- hyper-vigilance
- avoiding
- defending
- attacking
cultural patterns
her book The Heart of Resilience: Nurturing Your Inner Strength for a Joyful Life
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:

**Meri McCoy-Thompson**

As Executive Director of Dovetail Learning, Meri shares with clients how the We Are Resilient approach might help with healing and helping them both get back up again and thrive. In their most recent book, The Heart of Resilience: Nurturing Your Inner Strength for a Joyful Life, Meri and her colleague Chuck describe the universal patterns that get in the way of resilience (Cultural Patterns and Protective Patterns) and teach others how to access Resilient Mindsets and Centering Skills. These practical skills transform us from a victim mentality into whole, authentic human beings with agency, autonomy, and compassion. The book captures more than 100 personal stories of resilience challenges and transformation!

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Jacob Nordby – Unlocking Our Creative Potential

By thehealingplacepodcast | January 26, 2024

After a two-month hiatus for a grief journey, I’m back!! Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode conversation with Scott Summers: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/

I was smiling big time all over again as I edited this interview from September 2023 with writer and creative guide, Jacob Norby. Please join us as we discuss:

the inspiration behind his books, including his most recent release, The Creative Cure
his role as a creative guide
his soulful insights on creativity
living a life of joy
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:

Jacob Nordby is the author of The Divine Arsonist, Blessed Are the Weird, and The Creative Cure. He is a passionate researcher and teacher of creativity, healing, and human potential. Co-founder of the Institute for Creative Living Foundation, and A Writing Room community with Anne Lamott and others, he loves to invite others into lives of joy and healthy creative expression on all levels. You can meet him at www.jacobnordby.com

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Peace,

Teri

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Amanda Blackwood – Human Trafficking: The Kidnapping Scenario is a Myth

By thehealingplacepodcast | January 19, 2024

After a two-month hiatus for a grief journey, I’m back!! Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode conversation with Scott Summers: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/

I appeared flabbergasted throughout this powerful conversation with Amanda Blackwood, survivor of human trafficking, accomplished artist and author, public speaker, podcast host, and trauma recovery mentor, because I was! Please join us as we discuss:

the inspiration behind her work as a trauma recovery mentor
her powerful story of survival through THREE human trafficking journeys
her insights on the media and myths
empowerment processes
and so much more!

Bio:

*From Mess to Messenger: Overcoming human trafficking was no small miracle.*

Amanda Blackwood is a survivor of human trafficking who is now an accomplished artist and author, public speaker, podcast host, and trauma recovery mentor. Despite the numerous challenges she faced, she was able to emerge stronger with the help of her faith. Amanda has shared her story on various platforms such as international summits and radio programs, and has published over a dozen books. Her two main podcast seek to provide insights into healing from trauma. Always looking for a way to help, a portion of every book Amanda sells will go to help fight human trafficking. Amanda lives in Denver, Colorado with her rescue cats and supportive husband who keep her sane.

Website: https://growthfromdarkness.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Melanie Ryan, LCSW – A Discussion on Transmuting Triggers and the Secrets of the Golden Shadow

By thehealingplacepodcast | June 30, 2023

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
her role as an ancestral wisdom teacher
and so much more!

Bio:

“Melanie Ryan, 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. Melanie Ryan is a depth psychotherapist who heals trauma and addiction using spirituality, naturopathy, philosophy, and psychology.”

Website: MelanieRyanLCSW.com

Peace,

Teri

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Dawn Kohler – Divine Messages and the Role of a Master Level Executive Coach

By thehealingplacepodcast | June 23, 2023

Much gratitude to Dawn Kohler, founder of Kohler & Company, an executive coaching firm, and author, as she shares her insights. Please join us as we discuss:

Dawn’s personal story of receiving divine messages and the shift that resulted in her life as a result
her insights on the awakening that is happening in humanity
the inspiration behind her books, including her memoir, The Messages
her role as a master level Executive Coach
and so much more!

Bio:

“Dawn Kohler was an award-winning entrepreneur in the computer industry
when she was abruptly summoned to take a life-altering course. What followed
was an extraordinary healing journey that gave her profound insights and a deep
understanding of the human dynamic and how it plays out at home, work, and in
our communities. Combining these insights, and her business experience, Dawn
became a sought-after Executive Coach helping leaders understand and
enhance their impact on others and their contribution to the world. Her clients
have included many of the most influential women in entertainment, as well as
senior leaders at such companies as Sony Pictures, NBCUniversal, Lionsgate,
DreamWorks, Fox, Snapchat, Disney, and Amazon.

Dawn is the author of 3 books including her recent memoir, The Messages, a
prophetic journey she experienced 25 years ago and how it has become relevant
today. She serves on the Board of Step-Up, a non-profit organization to help
mentor teen girls in low-income areas, and is passionate about the importance of
our individual role in supporting the human awakening.”

Website: https://dawnkohler.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Danielle Bernock – Defining Church Hurt; Becoming a Victorious Soul; and Unconditional Love as a Healing Tool

By thehealingplacepodcast | May 12, 2023

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
and so much more!

Bio:

“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.

For more information or to connect with Danielle https://www.daniellebernock.com/”

Peace,

Teri

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Healers of Hilton Head Series: Terisha Tatter – The Healing Gifts of Pilates and Massage Therapy

By thehealingplacepodcast | April 14, 2023

Special Edition: Healers of Hilton Head Series

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 16

Today I welcome Terisha Tatter, licensed and Nationally Board Certified instructor specializing in Body Function Recovery, Fertility Enhancement, Pain Management, Performance Enhancement and Stress Reduction.

Bio:

After a severe Horseback Riding accident in 2006, Terisha Tatter herniated her Lumbar Disc L3/L4 and fractured her sacrum, and thus suffered from low back and hip pain as well as pain radiating down her leg. She found it difficult to roll over. She chose not to go the typical Physical Therapy route,* but chose nutrition, Pilates, The Arvigo Technique Maya Massage, and MyoFascial Release therapeutic technique for her recovery path. After four weeks her Orthopedist was AMAZED at her progress.

(*As she is not a medical doctor nor does she give medical advice, she recommends all her clients seek Physical Therapy post-surgery or injury).

On another note, she also suffered from some fertility issues all her life (the doctors had told her for over 20 years that she would need fertility drugs when she wanted to have a family,) but through the work of The Arvigo Technique that changed within a couple of months and she became pregnant with her son Ethan. She kept up with her Abdominal Massage work and had the kind of pregnancy women envy. She was also listed as “HIGH RISK” because of her age, but had zero problems.

Her experiences and training have been a gift she feels honored to share with as many people as want to experience it. Her training and experiences offer her the ability to enhance your use of your body and reinstate function where it has been lost without drugs or surgery.

Connect with Terisha Tatter:

https://lifttotalwellness.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Healers of Hilton Head Series: Bob Lee – Empowering Lives with Heroes on Horseback

By thehealingplacepodcast | March 31, 2023

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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.

Website: https://www.heroesonhorseback.org/

Peace,

Teri

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Healers of Hilton Head Series: Lora Solomon – Wounds to Wisdom & Understanding the Intersection Between Trauma and the Physical Body

By thehealingplacepodcast | March 24, 2023

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Episode 13

Today I welcome Lora Solomon, nurse practitioner with 30+ years of healthcare experience, plant medicine advocate, expert in the intersection between trauma and the physical body, and author of From Wounds to Wisdom.

Bio:

“Lora Solomon is a family nurse practitioner, mother, teacher, visionary, best-selling author, plant medicine advocate, retreat facilitator speaker, and podcaster. With over three decades of experience as a healthcare professional and wisdom teacher, she shines a light on the role of survival programming on our health and our human potential.”

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Connect with Lora Solomon MSN FNP:

Website: https://www.lorasolomon.com/home

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifulbrainhealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorasolomon_com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lora-solomon-4512aa19/

Peace,

Teri

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Healers of Hilton Head Series: Candace Blair – Soul Fire Social and the Healing Gifts of Sacred Cacao Ceremonies and Kundalini Yoga

By thehealingplacepodcast | February 17, 2023

Special Edition: Healers of Hilton Head Series

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Episode 11

Today I welcome Candace Blair, founder of Soul Fire Social.

Bio:

“My name is Candace Blair, and I returned home to America in 2017 after working 20 years as a finance executive on trading floors in Zurich & London. It is a great honour and true pleasure to now focus my full-time energies on sharing the transformative power of Kundalini Yoga & Meditation, Sound Healing, Shamanic Reiki, and Sacred Cacao Ceremonies. These practices have altered the course of my life, helping me to find my purpose & my passion. They have opened my heart to more love, an elevated mind, body & spirit and raised my conscious awareness. I look forward to sharing these inspiring healing modalities that I have allowed to transform my life with like-minded people like you!

As for my credentials, I am KRI Kundalini Yoga certified by Karam Kriya in England/Portugal, I trained as a “Cacaoista” with Rebekah Shaman in Ibiza, Spain & London, and then furthered my Shamanic studies with Mally Paquette, a modern medicine woman from Awakenings in Sedona. I am level 1&2 certified in Shamanic Reiki and a trained sound healer using ancient gongs & crystal singing bowls. I am trained in the “Alchemy of Becoming” methodology, helping clients to raise their level of consciousness by releasing trapped emotions from the body, the aura, & the energetic systems.

My business, Soul Fire Social, is a platform to share these ancient techniques and offer opportunities for us to join together in practice and as a community. By increasing our awareness, improving our physical & emotional health, and living more consciously, we can improve the quality of our own lives and those around us. Together, we can help raise the vibration across this beautiful planet and be a positive part of the ongoing dimensional transition.“