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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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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/

Coupon code you can use to attend the upcoming March 5th 2022 Group Healing Session for free: HEALINGPLACE
Plus a live Q&A session for the upcoming program Level One: Your Bridge to Energetic Self-Healing which will end with a short healing session.

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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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

Cheryl Ilov – Being a FemiNinja: Forever Fit and Flexible Philosophies

Cheryl Ilov – Being a FemiNinja: Forever Fit and Flexible Philosophies

I loved this soul-sister connection with Cheryl Ilov, author, physical therapist, martial artist, dancer, and former chronic pain patient as she joined me to discuss her personal journey and warrior work. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Cheryl’s insights on chronic pain recovery
  • her personal story of triumph and healing
  • the motivation behind her books Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond and The Reluctant Ninja: How A Middle-Aged Princess Became a Warrior Queen
  • her philosophies on using movement to heal, Pilates, holistic 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:

“Cheryl Ilov is an author, speaker, physical therapist, martial artist, dancer, and former chronic pain patient. She published the award-winning and best-selling book, ‘Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond’ in 2016. With over 20 years’ experience as a physical therapist in private practice, she has helped thousands of clients recover from pain and injuries by integrating the science of physical therapy with the art of movement. She believes that everyone can enjoy vibrant health and vitality, at every stage of life. She is also a second-degree black belt in an ancient Japanese martial art called Ninpo Tai Jutsu. From her own experience of beginning her training at the tender young age of 47 and becoming her teacher’s first female black belt 10 years later, she discovered that there is an incredible amount of strength and power in each and every one of us, just waiting to be unleashed. “

** Visit Cheryl’s website: https://www.cherylilov.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Lois Hollis – Shameguilt Education and Counseling

Lois Hollis – Shameguilt Education and Counseling

This conversation with Lois Hollis, RN BSN REV, Shameguilt educator, counselor, filmmaker, and author, was intriguing and enlightening. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Lois’ insights on shameguilt vs. shame and guilt
  • her personal story of triumph and healing
  • the motivation behind her films I’m Good and Out of Discord into Harmony
  • her philosophies on healing anxiety, depression, and other disorders and illnesses
  • 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:

“Lois Hollis, RN BSN REV shifts our opinion on one of the most forbidden subjects, shame and guilt. Depression, anxiety, 30 years of migraine headaches, and pain were Lois’ way of life until she learned about the dangers of shame guilt. Her passion is to show the way to love ourselves and others by alleviating the suffering of shame guilt. She shares her 15 years’ experience as a ShameGuilt Educator, Counselor, Filmmaker to give an effective lasting way towards health, wellness, and spiritual maturity. Lois comes with a life-long background in health. She began as a Nurse’ Aide at 12 and continues today at 77. Lois is a trailblazer. She started by developing one of the first Kidney Hemodialysis centers in the United States. Today, Lois brings shame and guilt together as a new field of study.

She is the author of three books and a video on Soulspeaks, an original process that brings peace to our inner personalities. Her newest book, “Now is The Time,” contains her Light Language readings direct from her soul, that expand our spiritual development. Her new film “I’M Good” illustrates shame guilt trickery.”

** Visit Lois’ website: https://www.loishollis.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Tryshe Dhevney – Sound Energy & the Healing Power of Our Own Voices

Tryshe Dhevney – Sound Energy & the Healing Power of Our Own Voices

I was captivated by this conversation and all that I learned as I chatted with Tryshe Dhevney, sound energy expert, author, international speaker, and best-selling Sounds True crystal singing bowl recording artist. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Tryshe’s insights on using our voices for healing
  • her personal story of healing
  • her sound healing recordings and demonstrations of notes/sounds
  • the gift of sound healing for spiritual as well as physical 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:

“Tryshe Dhevney is a Sound Energy Expert, Author, International Speaker and Best-selling Sounds True Crystal Bowl Recording Artist. Honored by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Tryshe has been acknowledged for her talent as an actor, director and praised for her musical compositions and collaborations. Today she is a repeat presenter offering prescriptive sound strategies with the University of Arizona Integrative Medicine Fellows and medical students.

Tryshe’s work and teaching have been inspired by her own personal healing journey from a potentially fatal illness to complete health. In May 2000, Tryshe’s doctors informed her that there was no longer anything they could do to treat her advanced hepatitis C and liver disease and advised her to get her affairs in order. Four months later, doctors were mystified when tests revealed she was disease-free. Tryshe had healed herself through the power of sound.

Today Tryshe is recognized as an authority in the field of harmonic and vocal sound healing. For over three decades, she has pioneered and refined her highly effective sound energy healing and toning technique called SoundShifting™.

Tryshe’s method for whole body transformation, inspires individuals to use their own voice to create wellbeing in their lives, and teaches simple techniques and attitudes that put health, wealth and wholeness within anyone’s grasp. In addition to developing her highly acclaimed SoundShifting™ technology, Tryshe has created the nationally recognized Life Scripting Process, combining traditional theatre, recovery therapy and spiritual disciplines to achieve living art for social change. Her innovative peer-to-peer approach to addiction, prevention and education has brought her to the national stage once again.

Her book, SOUNDShifting: Your Personal Guide to Self-Healing with Sound, shares her personal story and describes the tonal techniques that impacted her life, and the lives of many others.

Tryshe Dhevney is a dynamic and active teacher, healer and recording artist frequently featured at spiritual music festivals and conferences nationwide. She is also the creator of the Crystal SoundENERGY Practitioner™ Training series in Tucson, AZ. Where she lives with her husband of 25 years.”

** Visit Tryshe’s website: https://soundshifting.com/

Here is a link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Flashback-Girl-Lessons-Resilience-Survivor-ebook/dp/B08D7YLKGT

Teri

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Dr. Lise Deguire – Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor

Dr. Lise Deguire – Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor

This was such a powerful and hope-filled conversation with Dr. Lise Deguire, clinical psychologist, blogger for Psychology Today, and award-winning author. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Dr. Lise’s insights on gratitude and thriving
  • her personal story of triumph
  • her award-winning memoir Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor
  • lessons on resilience through her GOALS MnM philosophies
  • 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. Lise Deguire is a clinical psychologist. After being severely burned in a fire, she spent most of her childhood in the hospital, undergoing countless surgical procedures. She is the lone surviving child of gifted, unsettled and iconoclastic parents. She is the award-winning author of her debut book, Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor.

Dr. Deguire attended Tufts University, graduating summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University and is in solo practice in Pennington, New Jersey. Dr. Deguire has appeared on NPR, NBC, ABC, FOX, Sirius XM, and numerous podcasts. She is a blogger for Psychology Today, and has been featured in Thrive Global, Tiny Buddha, and The Elephant Journal. Dr. Deguire blogs about psychological resilience and is a national keynote speaker. She has over 12,000 social media followers on a variety of platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin.”

 

** Visit Lise’s website: https://www.lisedeguire.com/

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Teri

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Kerri Hummingbird – Philosophies of a Soul Guide: Utilizing Energy Healing Strategies

Kerri Hummingbird – Philosophies of a Soul Guide: Utilizing Energy Healing Strategies

I am blessed to have had the opportunity to engage in a soul connection and deep conversation with Kerri Hummingbird, soul guide, shamanic healer, award-winning author, and inspirational speaker. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Kerri’s insights on ancestral DNA and trauma
  • her philosophies on energy healing
  • her personal journey through transitions
  • the steps she utilizes for empowering and releasing
  • 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:

“Kerri Hummingbird Sami is a soul guide, shamanic healer, award-winning author and inspirational speaker. Kerri has over 20 years of experience in leading by inspiration, and a special passion for empowering women to be the artists of their lives. She mentors women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth. She is certified in energy medicine by the Four Winds Light Body school, certified as a spiritual coach by the Artist of the Spirit Coach Training Program and HeatherAsh Amara, certified in empowerment and firewalk training by Sundoor, and certified as a Warrior Goddess Facilitator. She is the past President of the Austin Chapter of the International Association of Women (IAW). In 2014, The Indie Spiritual Book Awards conferred the honor of “Best in Category” to Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love, and in 2015 it won Pinnacle Best in Category for Self-Help and National Indie Excellence Awards Winner in Category for Spirituality. Her 2015 best-selling book From We To Me: Emerging Self After Divorce, reached #16 in the Divorce category on Amazon. Kerri lives with the love of her life, his two children, and her two teenage sons in the Austin area. She works with clients around the world.

Prior to her career as a Soul Guide, Ms. Hummingbird had a 20-year career as a technical and marketing communications consultant in both Silicon Valley and Austin high-tech communities. She has served in leadership since she began working, most notably serving on the Board of the Silicon Valley chapter of the Society for Technical Communication. She also inspired and led over 150 artists to open their studios to the public as the Executive Director of the non-profit Silicon Valley Open Studios in the Bay Area, California for several years in the early 2000s.”

** Visit Kerri’s website: https://kerrihummingbird.com/

Teri

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Carolyn Colleen – Living F.I.E.R.C.E; & Transforming Your Life Five Minutes at a Time

Carolyn Colleen – Living F.I.E.R.C.E; & Transforming Your Life Five Minutes at a Time

Such a blessing to spend time with Carolyn Colleen, founder of FIERCE, mother of 3, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Carolyn’s insights on transforming your life in five minute increments
  • her philosophies on living a F.I.E.R.C.E. life
  • her personal journey of triumph over trauma
  • giving back to her support community
  • 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:

Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals. 

Carolyn is the founder of the FIERCE Network, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enables them to have the life they dream of—without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. She is also the author of F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time! 

Carolyn is a consultant and thought leader for Case Western Reserve University as a leader within the Xchange approach, an initiative built upon a scientifically based, multi-disciplinary approach for leading and managing teams. In addition, she is currently publishing a second book focused on academic entrepreneurism and is the Executive Director of 1Life Fully Lived, a nonprofit organization that provides people of all backgrounds the tools to achieve success.

From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to Ph.D candidate., Carolyn is avid about sharing her own life story and encouraging others to make changes that move them from fear to focusing on the pursuit of their passions.

carolyncolleen.com

@carolyncolleen

1lifefullylived.org

** Visit Carolyn’s website: https://www.carolyncolleen.com/

Teri

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