Betsy Holmberg, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist and author specializing in overthinking and negative self-talk. She writes for Psychology Today, and has been featured in radio, television, and podcasts. Her first book, Unkind Mind, comes out June 1 by New Harbinger Publications. Before settling into writing and therapy, Betsy ran the global behavioral health service line at McKinsey & Company, a premier consulting firm. She also worked at Harvard and co-authored several peer-reviewed academic journal articles on non-suicidal self-injury and suicidal thoughts. She is trained in Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapies and has treated clients of various ages and presentations. Betsy received her doctorate, master’s and B.A. in Psychology from Duke University.
...Lauren Kappel is a sales leader and the founder of Your Boss Vibe, a coaching platform focused on helping women own and articulate their value so they can create better opportunities, increase their income, and show up more confidently in the rooms that matter.
...Lisa Tickel is a resilient survivor of childhood abuse, dedicated to an inspiring journey of healing and transformation. After spending many years in survival mode, simply trying to get by, Lisa worked diligently to heal and reach a new chapter in her life. Her personal experiences have empowered her to help others embark on their own healing journeys. Her goal here is to help others shorten their suffering and she offers two ways to help others.
...Emily Taylor Van De Ven is the founder of Taylor Made Triumph. In January 2022, her husband, Ben, was tragically attacked while volunteering in Peru, leaving him in a vegetative state for nearly three years before his passing. This season of deep grief and profound loss reshaped everything Emily thought she knew about life, faith, and purpose.
...Judy Hahn is known as The Brain Fitness Coach, a transformational guide who helps people think better, feel better, perform better, and live with deep, renewed confidence. With a trained as an integrative nutrition health coach, a background in functional wellness, decades of experience with brain entrainment, and an intuitive ability to see the bigger picture behind people’s struggles, Judy has become a sought-after mentor for adults, teens, and children seeking stress relief, increased focus and concentration, improved sleep, enhanced performance, cognitive clarity, and building lasting emotional resilience.
...Tami DeMello grew up in an environment marked by deprivation and trauma, and she discovered that writing became a powerful path toward healing. Through consistent journaling, she experienced profound personal benefits and now shares that practice with others.
...Laura K. Connell is a trauma-informed author and coach who helps people heal from the devastating impact of family scapegoating and narcissistic abuse. She writes about these and other dysfunctional family dynamics at her website, laurakconnell.com.
...The holiday season can be a challenging time for many people, especially those who have experienced trauma. Navigating family dynamics during this period can bring up a range of emotions and stressors. As a stress management and historical trauma specialist, I understand the importance of addressing these challenges with a trauma-informed approach. Here are tools for family healing during the Holiday Season.
...From altering brain chemistry to reshaping how we perceive our own past, Dr. Dunn’s story is a testament to the power of understanding genetic variants in shaping individual responses to nutritional interventions. His journey not only challenges traditional notions of healing but also sheds light on a new frontier in personalized medicine—one that holds promise for revolutionizing how we approach wellness at a fundamental level. Join me as we delve into this captivating narrative and explore how genetic variants can profoundly transform our bodies, minds, and ultimately, our lives.
...Trauma often remains hidden behind closed doors. Val’s journey through the darkness of family trauma to the complexities of intimate relationships serves as a powerful testament to the human spirit’s capacity for healing and growth. As we delve into her remarkable narrative, we are invited to witness the raw vulnerability and unwavering determination that propelled Val towards reclaiming her own sense of agency and self-worth.
...As we navigate through the depths of Nancy’s personal experiences, we unearth the transformative power of confronting our shadow beliefs – those elusive, often subconscious convictions that hold us back from living authentically and embracing true inner peace. Join us as we explore how Nancy’s courageous quest to confront her shadow beliefs became a catalyst for authentic healing and empowerment, offering invaluable insights for anyone seeking to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and growth.
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