Chris works with highly sensitive and empathic leaders who often carry a lot of responsibility. From the outside, they may seem like they have everything together, while on the inside they may feel stretched thin, unsupported, or unsure of what comes next.
...In this powerful episode, I welcome Andi Buerger, JD, international best-selling author, survivor, founder of Voices Against Trafficking, Inc., and global advocate, for an honest conversation about surviving trafficking, reclaiming courage, and using her voice to create change.
...Adrienne shares how traumatic experiences shaped her sense of safety and affected different areas of her life. She also discusses the practices that have supported her healing, including prioritizing self-care, connecting with supportive people, listening to her intuition, and practicing gratitude.
...Sinta’s professional training includes work as a First Responder, Resilience Practitioner, Strategic Life Coach, Complementary Therapist, Trauma Debriefing Specialist, Holistic Counsellor, Parenting Coach, Separation and Divorce Mentor, and Training Provider.
...Letam “Ley” Duson, Esq. is a sought-after speaker, practicing attorney, personal stylist, and the founder of Ley All Day, LLC, a premier personal styling and image consulting firm serving professionals throughout the DMV and virtually across the United States. With more than a decade of legal experience—including her current role as a full-time attorney handling police misconduct matters—Ley brings a distinctive perspective to the intersection of executive presence, professional identity, and personal brand.
...Karly Stein is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, international speaker, advocate, and trauma survivor who has transformed adversity into purpose. Through creativity, authentic storytelling, and community advocacy, she inspires others to embrace resilience, self-acceptance, and the belief that even life’s greatest challenges can become sources of strength.
...Devorah Hake Brinckerhoff is a professional artist and transformational guide who developed Soul Portraits, a healing methodology that combines artistic expression with spiritual and emotional work to help people transform trauma into empowerment.
...With over two decades experience in healthcare, the beauty industry, education, and the performing arts, Dr. Melissa brings a refreshingly unique perspective to holistic wellness. As a plus-size burlesque performer, she has experienced firsthand the transformative power of embracing visibility, pleasure, and confidence in a world that often encourages women to take up less space.
...Tina Andrews is an educator, lawyer, and entrepreneur, and the Founder and Director of Adore Family Services, Inc., a therapeutic foster care agency serving children and families across Northern Virginia and promoting adoption through foster care.
...John P. Boyle is an engineer, entrepreneur, executive advisor, and author whose life and work reflect a blend of Appalachian grit, business leadership, and principled purpose. Born into a multi-generational family of coal miners and raised in Kingwood, West Virginia, John’s story is rooted in hard work, resilience, and deep respect for the people and places that shaped him.
...JULIE BARTH is a writer, mother of six, trauma survivor, and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women-led households in times of crisis. Julie’s memoir, NOTES FROM A BLACKBERRY, is a deeply moving account of love, loss, and resilience, chronicling her journey as a special needs parent while navigating the heartbreaking realities of her first husband’s battle with cancer.
...Sophora Acheson serves as the Executive Director and Co-President of Ruby’s Place, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime through hope, advocacy, and connection.
...Christina Braver writes steamy, contemporary romance usually set in the Pacific Northwest. Her stories are character driven and feature strong heroes with softer sides, heroines who make it happen, and the guaranteed happily-ever-after we all need.
...Beth Wilson is an intuitive guide, energy healer, international best-selling author and Biomagnetism practitioner. Her work is Spirit-driven and deeply personal. She offers support, guidance, and healing for those navigating transformational shifts, emotional blocks, or a desire to be more fully aligned with soul expression and integrated wellness. She began her career in the U.S. Congress, eventually moving into publishing and media. Her first book, Meditations for New Mothers was a run-away bestseller, selling over 1 million copies. Beth published five additional parenting books to great success. During media tours—radio, TV and speaking—she profoundly connected with others while voicing the joys, anxieties and challenges of parenthood.
...At the heart of her work, Dr. Gertrude Lyons has a deep commitment to helping every individual understand, realize, and own their inherent value, guiding them toward living the life they’ve always dreamed of. Whether it is through her writing, on her retreats, in her corporate workshops (Google, Junto, Accuity Group…), and in her one-on-one coaching, she works directly with people, coaching them with a nurturing, mothering energy that helps them find balance between creating the life they choose to embody and releasing what no longer serves them.
...Amy Vincze has been a dedicated professional in the health and wellness industry for over 20 years. As a certified Massage Therapist, Nutritional Therapist, Colon Hydrotherapist, Reiki Master, and Tapping Coach, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Since earning her certification as a Tapping Coach 16 years ago, Amy has witnessed profound transformations—both in her own life and in the lives of her clients. She has even used tapping to heal herself from painful, chronic medical conditions. As the founder of the Soar with Tapping App, Amy is on a mission to make the life-changing benefits of tapping accessible to people everywhere. She firmly believes that tapping is one of the most powerful and transformative healing tools available today.
...Aly Angel is a Nurse Practitioner and U.S. Army Veteran. She began her career caring for the underserved, uninsured and underinsured community. She believes in the importance of giving back and paying it forward. She has lived in different states and countries and has a wealth of knowledge of cultural awareness and cultural competence. She has served on various committees in a variety of organizations. She is alumni of the AANP Executive Leadership Program. Aly l has served as an item writer, item reviewer and now serves on CMSRN Test Development Committee for the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB). She currently serves on the Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing (ISAPN) Awards Committee and Program Committee. She is the Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health (NPWH) Regional Community Chair for the Great Lakes Region.
...Steve Nagib is a board-certified athletic trainer, holistic wellness guide, and community builder on a mission to help modern professionals heal, perform, and live without leaving themselves behind.
...Neena Perez is a Transformational Life and Business Coach, Chef, Speaker, and host of the podcast Straight Talk No Sugar Added. With over 20 years of experience leading women—whether in high-pressure kitchens or life-changing coaching programs—Neena has a gift for turning purpose into power.
...Linda Feig Knipe is a retired Medina High School counselor. Knipe is a Rotarian, sits on the board of Genesee Orleans Regional Arts Council, and is an active church member. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from SUNY Potsdam and a Master’s Degree and Certificate of Advanced Studies in Counselor Education from SUNY University at Buffalo.
...Therapist confronts childhood abuse, sharing a powerful story of survival, resilience and empowerment in new memoir
SEATTLE – Seasoned psychotherapist Carol Odell’s memoir “Girl, Groomed: A Therapist’s Memoir of Trauma” (She Writes Press, April 22, 2025) is an unflinching exploration of her journey to confront and heal from the complex trauma of childhood sexual abuse within the world of Virginia’s equestrian show-jumping circuit.
Gina Economopoulos was born in Syosset, NY, to a strong Italian and Greek-loving family. She graduated from Eastern CT State University and bartended before embarking on a 12-year convent journey after her mother’s passing. Settled on the Jersey Shore, Gina now works as an End-of-Life Doula, extending her compassionate heart to those in their final chapter. She found solace in sobriety as a proud Alcoholics Anonymous member, and her story of resilience through tragedy and faith inspires others to face life’s challenges.
...Melissa Saleh is a force of nature—former lawyer and journalist turned serial entrepreneur, masterful storyteller, and advocate for survivors of trauma. With a career spanning technology, media, and brand strategy, she has shaped the narratives of Fortune 500 giants and startups alike, helping them carve out their place in a fast-moving world.
...Katarzyna Dodd, a Master of Clinical Psychology (SWPS University, Warsaw) and Theology with a specialization in Spirituality (School of Theology in Chicago). She earned her Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) certification under the method’s creator, Gary Craig, in the United States. In 2006, she introduced EFT to Poland, initiating its development in the country.
...Melissa Crook is a woman in her 50’s who currently lives in Fresno, CA with the great love of her life, best friend, spouse, and father of their children, Brady Crook. Melissa loves her husband, her daughters, her son-in-law, the beach, the lake, sunsets, mountains (you can take a woman out of the
...PATRICIA BONIS is a renowned interior designer who has spent more than three decades designing the homes, offices, and embassies of some of the world’s most influential leaders, including top CEOs, ambassadors, and international financiers.
...DR. DAVID CHOTKA has taught nationally and internationally on prayer principles and equipping for more than twenty-five years. He is the founder and director of Spirit-Equip Ministries, an organization designed to help people grow in the spiritual disciplines one small step at a time (www.spiritequip.com).
...R. Scott Holmes is a quantum healing practitioner, transformational coach, and Amazon bestselling author whose work bridges science, spirit, and the human heart.
...Tonya has always been intuitively blessed with a multitude of skills and has been able to gain a broad array of employment opportunities both as a teenager in Ohio and as a single mom here in California. As a single parent for over 10 years, Tonya has always possessed a strong work ethic and the ability to train, teach, motivate, and facilitate these skills in others with her “We Can” attitude.
...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.
...Tracie Root is a dynamic speaker, transformational retreat leader, podcast host, and founder of *The Gather Community*—a vibrant nationwide network where women entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and rise together. With over a decade of experience coaching women leaders to take bold, decisive action in life and business, Tracie brings unmatched energy and heart to every stage, microphone, and mastermind she leads.
...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.
...Michelle Parker is a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 19 years of experience, working with clients from all walks of life and helping them navigate through life’s challenges. Michelle has a background in psychology and counseling, which allows her to provide a holistic approach to counseling. Michelle holds an independent license in three states. She offers supervision for LMSWs.
...Gloria K. Vanderhorst has 50 years of experience helping preschoolers through adults examine emotional needs and heal from trauma. She has worked with individuals, families, groups, and schools. Our brains record experiences from the moment we are born. Our storehouse of experiences can be used to help us or harm us.
...Victoria Ellen is a survivor, the mother of two adult children, a wife, and an executive incorporate America. In 2023, she published her first book titled “Painting in the Rain: A True Story of Trickery and Triumph.” Victoria speaks for corporate events, is featured as a guest on pod casts and does book signing events for local organizations in the Cincinnati area. She is passionate about sharing her inspirational story with the world.
...Eve Hall wasn’t always so bold and strutting her Big Clit Energy. She is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and sexual assault and carved her own unique path to sexual liberation. After a failed marriage, she decided to experiment, and experiment she did! Eve dabbled in worlds that many only fantasize about and came out on the other side a bisexual modern woman.
...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.
...Tammy is a Somatic Wellness Coach living in Cleveland, OH. Originally from Missouri, she grew up in poverty, surrounded by domestic violence. At 17, she made the decision to leave Missouri and never look back. She became an emancipated minor and joined the military, arriving in Germany for her first duty station at 17 years old. From there, she built my life from the ground up.
...Cheryl Stelte is a spiritual coach, master healer, speaker, best-selling author of three books, and the CEO and founder of the Star of Divine Light Institute and the Azarias Energy Healing Certification Program.
...Nancy Landrum, MA, Author, Relationship Coach at www.NancyLandrum.com guides couples to transformative relationship skills. With her MA in Spiritual Psychology, personal experience and research proven strategies, Nancy coaches to develop healthy communication skills, to talk without fighting, to respect 24/7 and to relationship happiness where lovers love for life.
...Coach Jen Bee is a highly engaging life and business coach and speaker, on a mission to empower every woman to get unstuck and live their best life. With 14 years in Human Resources, she’s known for creating safe spaces where people feel seen and supported. After fully stepping into coaching for the past 2.5 years, she founded GROW (Get Ready To Own Your Worth), bringing both depth and practicality. Overcoming bullying, loss, and limiting beliefs, she transformed her own life through mindset shifts and habit formation. Now, she empowers women to break free from what’s holding them back, own their worth, and thrive with unstoppable confidence.
...Jocelyn Pepe is a mental health researcher, coach, and fractional head of organizational wellbeing, known for bridging science and soul to create lasting, meaningful change in individuals and workplaces. She is the founder of TrU, an organization dedicated to supporting executive and team wellbeing by integrating neuroscience, behavioral coaching, and intuitive practices that help people thrive from the inside out.
...Annie Emprima is a doctor of metaphysics. She researches the impact of emotions and traumas on mind, body, and life. In 2016, she experienced a grand spiritual awakening during a difficult military deployment to the Middle East. Since then, she has used her personal experiences to help others heal trauma and expand their spiritual gifts.
...Erika Gimbel offers wholistic psychotherapy & coaching that connects mind, body and spirit. Erika’s a Somatic Therapist with private practice in Oakland CA. Erika has been a New York State licensed massage therapist for over 25 years working with people with chronic pain and medical conditions. Erika runs groups and workshops on Mind Body & Soul, Wholistic Approaches to Wellness, Creativity and a healing movement class called Intrinsic Movement for Bliss & Creativity.
...Coco Madari (they/them) is a queer, neurospicy, multi-talented artist, producer, DJ, speaker, and performer who helps other multi-potentialite entrepreneurs create a business on their terms. They have helped over 100 creative entrepreneurs see their many talents as complementary rather than a hindrance, creating more self-acceptance while generating more revenue for their businesses. Within their programs, Coco teaches you the bullshit-free version of the sales, marketing, messaging, and mindset skills you need be successful, while leaving tons of room for your magical neurodivergent self to blaze your own path and create a business that works for YOU.
...Stephanie McAuliffe speaks, writes and teaches on our human condition. She brings awareness to the impact of our internalized trauma, our patterns, and how we heal. She’s found incredible transformation in her own journey through healing sexual abuse, and more recently healed her relationship with God via healing breast cancer.
...Kim Tonizzo is the owner of The Source Harmonic Egg of Northern Virginia. Drawn to holistic healing and energy work for over 20 years, her journey began when her children were born, prompting her to seek alternatives to traditional Western medicine. In November 2023, Kim became a certified Harmonic Egg Guardian after extensive reading and training.
...Jennifer Westcott is a therapist, artist, mother, wife, and passionate advocate for the well-being of mental health professionals. Her mission is to help therapists feel supported, human, and compassionate toward themselves—because she knows firsthand how vital this is.
...Pam Hamilton is a Mindset & Visibility Coach who helps women over 50 find the courage to be seen—especially after trauma has disrupted their confidence, clarity, or connection to self. Drawing from her own journey and years of coaching experience, Pam empowers businesswomen to gently rebuild from the inside out, so they can stop being the best-kept secret in their industry and grow a business they love.
...Kathryn Z. Berg, is the owner of Lotus Homeopathy, Inc. and she is a Certified Classical Homeopath. The thing that really drives Kathryn is solving problems and being an advocate for those who need help getting their problems solved. She has been working as a homeopath since 2001. Kathryn also worked as a volunteer lobbyist at the Minnesota State Legislature for 10 years to help protect our health freedom laws which enables her to practice and for you to use the services of all sorts of natural health practitioners.
...Dee Davidson – As a mother of two boys and an entrepreneur in the wellness industry for over two decades, I’ve dedicated myself to empowering women to reclaim their health. Through the Inspiring Women’s Network and as chapter leader of the Boston Business Women’s Network, I foster supportive communities for women to connect and thrive.
...For decades, Lisa has cultivated her leadership and inclination to help others succeed by partnering with individuals and businesses for strategic solutions and inspirational development. Lisa is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, and PMP. As well, she is an international best-selling author and award winning business strategist. Lisa uses a combination of theory and practices from the Project Management Institute, Six Sigma, Scrum, EQi, Strength Finders, and Disc to guide Business Owners and Executives on building out a sustainable strategic plan aligned with their Values.
...Elena is an award-winning educator, mentor, podcaster, and martial artist. Most importantly, though, she’s personally walked the path down to the depths of depletion, infertility, mental health challenges, early childhood trauma, and domestic violence, she’s followed a pathway of intense healing that has brought her to this important work.
...Melody is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Child Mental Health Specialist. She counsels individuals, adolescents and families helping them manage emotions and behaviors associated with trauma, stress, shame, depression, racism, infertility, low self-esteem and abuse in private practice. She also provides therapy in schools to students in crisis. Melody was a mental health evaluator in the Emergency Department at Seattle Children’s Hospital for several years . Melody utilizes personal experiences as well as intensive training in
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