During our conversation, Lizbeth shares more about Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the idea of the “multiple mind.” We talk about how the different parts of us can carry pain, fear, and old experiences, and how getting to know those parts can help us better understand ourselves and our healing.
...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.
...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.
...Cyndee has worn many hats throughout her life, teacher, counselor, wife, mother, widow, patient, and writer. After spending more than 25 years in education, she now shares her own journey of grief, chronic illness, resilience, and hope to encourage others who may be walking through difficult seasons.
...Maribeth Swan is guided and grounded by the power of ritual connection to the Divine calling us into deeper relationship with all aspects of Nature, including our own. Her intuitive and trauma informed work focuses on unraveling unproductive patterns through the alchemy of custom flower essences, compassionate inquiry, and holding sacred space.
...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.
...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.
...Kendra is an eclectic therapist who is passionate about her clients becoming healthier versions of themselves and believes that anyone who is willing to put forth the genuine effort to achieve personal growth could transform the narrative of their healing journey. Kendra balances accountability and support while helping her clients navigate their daily struggles but also encourages them to take back their power to be autonomous. Kendra advocates for the improved quality of therapeutic services from the person-centered approach and feels that her determination to be a change agent on the local/state government level will have a positive impact on legislation in the near future.
...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.
...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.
...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.
...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.
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.
...Guilt is a feeling that comes up when you think you’ve done something wrong or made a mistake. It’s like an inner voice telling you that you didn’t act in the best way possible, based on your own values or what you believe to be “right.” For example, if you cheat on a test and then feel bad about it because you value honesty, that feeling is guilt. You guilt or your desire to not feel guilty may guide your actions and behaviors, and it may nudge you to make things right, like apologizing to someone you’ve hurt.
...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
...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.
...Jen Rigley is an author, motivational speaker and personal transformation expert focused on women’s empowerment and living your best life after 50. Her mission is to inspire and empower women in midlife to create a new story for their life, especially after facing significant challenges and trauma.
...Timothy, The Magical & Mystical Fairy Tale Wizard: Educating, Enchanting, Empowering Everyone, has authored more fairy tales than the legendary Hans Christian Andersen, 181 so far.
...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.
...Sharon Hughes is a multi-award-winning author celebrated for her best-selling book “The Girl In The Garage: 3 Steps to Letting Go of Your Past.” She is dedicated to empowering individuals from all walks of life to build confidence and self-worth, helping them excel in leadership roles, break free from people-pleasing habits, embrace their bodies, and overcome self-doubt.
...At the core of Carolyn’s mission lies a profound commitment to our planet. As a dedicated Earthling, she harnesses the power of her real estate license as a catalyst for environmental stewardship. Leading by example, Carolyn serves as the President and Managing Director at Clear Blue Commercial, a trailblazing entity in the realm of commercial real estate.
...Self-sabotage can be a form of self-protection. You may have a fear of failure, fear of success, or worry about vulnerability which then could lead to you unconsciously undermining your own efforts to avoid these perceived threats. Can you think of a time that this happened to you?
...The first step is to become aware of your self-sabotaging behaviors. Notice when you’re avoiding tasks, procrastinating, or engaging in negative self-talk. Awareness is the foundation of any change. The easiest way to track your patterns is by keeping a journal. Each day, track events that bothered or triggered you, your thoughts/beliefs, your emotions/feelings, and of course, your behaviors or actions. It is much easier to work on change once you see your patterns.
...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.
...