Becoming Parents Podcast

I'm so grateful to know Amy in person. She is an amazing human being and I love to send people her way!  

IN HER WORDS: 

AS a child I had lots of pain and sickness and trauma. From birth trauma to being molested at 2 years old to lots of throat illness which by the way was all connected! I also had an accident at 10 which ended with a skull fracture. I had severe headaches from then on. In my twenties, I had my first Crainio Session and I could not understand why I would get this huge headache when she would place her hands on my head very lightly. 

I had to know more. I took my first class in 1995 and the rest is history. I knew this was what I was to do to help people heal their pain that was stuck in their bodies!   Fast forward to 2004. two little ones, husband, and living in Hawaii. I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. Life changed in an instant. Through all the issues in my tissues that were the result of illness, birth, early childhood trauma, I developed a great deal of hypervigilance.  It has been my friend throughout my 50 years of living!   

I also love CBD and how it helps my body heal and regain homeostasis. I love the support it gives me.  

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IN HIS WORDS: The reason why I became a mental sports performance coach was due to my career-ending sports (QB - football) injury to the left hip. For almost two decades, I battled identity issues, confidence issues, and depression. I had two hip replacements on the same hip before I was 40 years old. After my first surgery, I was left handicapped for almost four years where I couldn't walk for more than 10 minutes, tie my shoes, and clip my toenails. After my second surgery, I got my life back and decided to redesign my life. I woke up my inner- athlete/inner-warrior after two decades to emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually to create a new Grant. Through about a year and a half of self-discovery, I found my calling as a mental sports performance coach. I went back to school to earn my Masters in Sport Psychology, created my company Game Face Performance, 90% Mental Podcast, and wrote my book The Next One Up Mindset: How to prepare for the unknown. The rest is history. Currently, I am working with Olympic, professional, collegiate, high school, and youth athletes, teams, and coaches. I also work executives (corporate athletes) and corporations to provide mental skills and leadership training. I am playing a big game in my life, career, and relationships. I am loving life!

 www.gamefaceperformance.com

IN HIS WORDS: The reason why I became a mental sports performance coach was due to my career-ending sports (QB - football) injury to the left hip. For almost two decades, I battled identity issues, confidence issues, and depression. I had two hip replacements on the same hip before I was 40 years old. After my first surgery, I was left handicapped for almost four years where I couldn't walk for more than 10 minutes, tie my shoes, and clip my toenails. After my second surgery, I got my life back and decided to redesign my life. I woke up my inner- athlete/inner-warrior after two decades to emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually to create a new Grant. Through about a year and a half of self-discovery, I found my calling as a mental sports performance coach. I went back to school to earn my Masters in Sport Psychology, created my company Game Face Performance, 90% Mental Podcast, and wrote my book The Next One Up Mindset: How to prepare for the unknown. The rest is history. Currently, I am working with Olympic, professional, collegiate, high school, and youth athletes, teams, and coaches. I also work executives (corporate athletes) and corporations to provide mental skills and leadership training. I am playing a big game in my life, career, and relationships. I am loving life!

 www.gamefaceperformance.com

I feel blessed to know Suzette and more honored that she was brave enough to come forward and discuss her struggles. She is passionate about helping others, connecting with people and sharing her message of healing.

IN HER WORDS:

I was raped by a 14-year-old neighbor at the age of 9. My parents weren't home and so my brother's older friend took the opportunity. As I've thought about it over the years, what stands out to me is that he had been grooming me since a young age. I was the one that he had a special nickname for, he always tried to make me feel special. So when the day arrived, I never in a million years thought he would do anything like that. I remember just freezing, not knowing what to do. Over the years, like a typical victim, I found myself making excuses for him (ie. boys will be boys, he was still a nice guy, he was also molested). Then I got to an age where I was like, NO. What he did was wrong. As I talked with people from many different walks of life, I found out that virtually EVERYONE knows someone who was molested as a child, whether it be themselves or someone else. This is unacceptable and needs to change.

I was pretty emotionally needy, as a child. I was the youngest of four kids. My father was a good man, but he was very strict, so there wasn't a whole lot of freedom to be yourself. My mother was sick most of my life. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when I was 4. I watched her body decline and by the time I was 19, she was struggling to do basic things for herself. Eventually, I was forced to become a caretaker of my mom at age 12. Why do I say forced? Because no one asked, it was just expected. This had a profound effect on me. I didn't have a normal childhood because of it.

Skip to my adulthood. My mom died in 1998. I was 28 and in my last semester of college. I had postponed college to help with my mom. I don't regret this, I'm glad I did. Eventually, I met my now-husband. We settled in Michigan and I had two children. After the birth of my second, a son, I lost the use of my right arm for a time. After many tests, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Was I mad!!! It took me a few months, tears, and prayers to pick myself up from that. I determined that MS wasn't going to define me. I will still do what I have to do, despite it.

Several years passed and my kids were now tweens. I came to a place in my life where I decided that I wanted to Branch out beyond being a wife and mother...but I also wanted to make a positive impact in the world. So I decided to write a story that had been on my heart. 

What has evolved from the story has been amazing. I've developed a production company named Grace Films, located in Reno. My dream is to produce films that give back to our communities...starting with my first story, 'Flower of the Sun'. Each story that I produce will not only be an impactful story, but a portion of profit will bless several non-profits. 'Flower of the Sun' has partnered with the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Reno, Awaken, and Xquisite. I'm excited at the prospect of giving back through Film!

Gracefilmsllcofnv@instagram

SuzyQue@facebook

SuzetteSutton-Frazee@ LinkedIn

www.gracefilmsllc.com

I feel blessed to know Suzette and more honored that she was brave enough to come forward and discuss her struggles. She is passionate about helping others, connecting with people and sharing her message of healing.

IN HER WORDS:

I was raped by a 14-year-old neighbor at the age of 9. My parents weren't home and so my brother's older friend took the opportunity. As I've thought about it over the years, what stands out to me is that he had been grooming me since a young age. I was the one that he had a special nickname for, he always tried to make me feel special. So when the day arrived, I never in a million years thought he would do anything like that. I remember just freezing, not knowing what to do. Over the years, like a typical victim, I found myself making excuses for him (ie. boys will be boys, he was still a nice guy, he was also molested). Then I got to an age where I was like, NO. What he did was wrong. As I talked with people from many different walks of life, I found out that virtually EVERYONE knows someone who was molested as a child, whether it be themselves or someone else. This is unacceptable and needs to change.

I was pretty emotionally needy, as a child. I was the youngest of four kids. My father was a good man, but he was very strict, so there wasn't a whole lot of freedom to be yourself. My mother was sick most of my life. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when I was 4. I watched her body decline and by the time I was 19, she was struggling to do basic things for herself. Eventually, I was forced to become a caretaker of my mom at age 12. Why do I say forced? Because no one asked, it was just expected. This had a profound effect on me. I didn't have a normal childhood because of it.

Skip to my adulthood. My mom died in 1998. I was 28 and in my last semester of college. I had postponed college to help with my mom. I don't regret this, I'm glad I did. Eventually, I met my now-husband. We settled in Michigan and I had two children. After the birth of my second, a son, I lost the use of my right arm for a time. After many tests, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Was I mad!!! It took me a few months, tears, and prayers to pick myself up from that. I determined that MS wasn't going to define me. I will still do what I have to do, despite it.

Several years passed and my kids were now tweens. I came to a place in my life where I decided that I wanted to Branch out beyond being a wife and mother...but I also wanted to make a positive impact in the world. So I decided to write a story that had been on my heart. 

What has evolved from the story has been amazing. I've developed a production company named Grace Films, located in Reno. My dream is to produce films that give back to our communities...starting with my first story, 'Flower of the Sun'. Each story that I produce will not only be an impactful story, but a portion of profit will bless several non-profits. 'Flower of the Sun' has partnered with the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Reno, Awaken, and Xquisite. I'm excited at the prospect of giving back through Film!

Gracefilmsllcofnv@instagram

SuzyQue@facebook

SuzetteSutton-Frazee@ LinkedIn

www.gracefilmsllc.com

Natalie was with me for podcast interview #2 and so much has changed! I'm so thankful she is willing to discuss the difficult process of being in business for yourself and how that sometimes doesn't work, doing what's best for your family and leaning into all of that!

IN HER WORDS:

I've pivoted my business into helping families who are dealing with anxiety & ADD/ADHD to live the peaceful life they want by addressing mental and physical wellness.

Natalie was with me for podcast interview #2 and so much has changed! I'm so thankful she is willing to discuss the difficult process of being in business for yourself and how that sometimes doesn't work, doing what's best for your family and leaning into all of that!

IN HER WORDS:

I've pivoted my business into helping families who are dealing with anxiety & ADD/ADHD to live the peaceful life they want by addressing mental and physical wellness.

Steph and I discussed suicide attempts, and how the thought of suicide never goes away, FAYA, hopscotching landmines with his dad, being the best version of yourself and how he was the Nudge He Was Dying For

IN HIS WORDS:

Having attempted suicide in my late teens (this happened at school in fact) ; this being the apex of the childhood I had and came from.  I went from being afraid of my own shadow and the inability to communicate anything that emotionally related to someone that I'm very proud of today who can't SHUT UP about the human condition and the quest to be the best versions of ourselves.  I spent some time in therapy seeking the tools to be able to UNPACK MY SHIT; which was a great start to my journey.  There are a multitude of UPS & DOWNS in my almost 48 years on this planet.  

The first book that changed my life was "Awaken The Giant Within" - this was the foundation of changing my self-talk.  Fighting the perpetual feelings of anxiety and questioning my success/self-worth made thoughts of ending things a mainstay in my life.  I persisted through the lows and acknowledged and embraced the highs.  My oldest daughter has a tattoo on her wrist in my handwriting that says "Resilience" - I'm kinda tickled by that. 

I made it my mandate to strive to be the best example to both my girls.  I always had a tremendous sense of contribution to fulfill; and chased any opportunity to do "PURPOSE-FULL" work.  I risked a great deal in life and in love, these were the lessons that molded and formed my now business OnTheCusp.  I believe we're all On The Cusp of our personal greatness; BIG or small.  

Sometimes we need that Nudge We are Dying for.  I'm proud to say that I played this role for many people at many levels on several fronts - One having been a Strength & Conditioning Coach for 20 years.  

I have newly launched streetwear apparel company called FAYA - this stands for Fuck All Y'All.  It's a positive Mantra to signifies a SUPERPOWER for the good people of this world to fight the fight against the HATERS & NAYSAYERS. It's a GOOD VIBES ONLY company. 

The lid came off years ago......so here I am seeking to leave a daily legacy and always striving to pay it forward. What fascinates me most is ME with all the flaws & splendors; so I leverage this to help other people avoid going out of their way to make a straight line crooked. 

Instagram - fayawickedsmahtapparel.  

Steph and I discussed suicide attempts, and how the thought of suicide never goes away, FAYA, hopscotching landmines with his dad, being the best version of yourself and how he was the Nudge He Was Dying For

IN HIS WORDS:

Having attempted suicide in my late teens (this happened at school in fact) ; this being the apex of the childhood I had and came from.  I went from being afraid of my own shadow and the inability to communicate anything that emotionally related to someone that I'm very proud of today who can't SHUT UP about the human condition and the quest to be the best versions of ourselves.  I spent some time in therapy seeking the tools to be able to UNPACK MY SHIT; which was a great start to my journey.  There are a multitude of UPS & DOWNS in my almost 48 years on this planet.  

The first book that changed my life was "Awaken The Giant Within" - this was the foundation of changing my self-talk.  Fighting the perpetual feelings of anxiety and questioning my success/self-worth made thoughts of ending things a mainstay in my life.  I persisted through the lows and acknowledged and embraced the highs.  My oldest daughter has a tattoo on her wrist in my handwriting that says "Resilience" - I'm kinda tickled by that. 

I made it my mandate to strive to be the best example to both my girls.  I always had a tremendous sense of contribution to fulfill; and chased any opportunity to do "PURPOSE-FULL" work.  I risked a great deal in life and in love, these were the lessons that molded and formed my now business OnTheCusp.  I believe we're all On The Cusp of our personal greatness; BIG or small.  

Sometimes we need that Nudge We are Dying for.  I'm proud to say that I played this role for many people at many levels on several fronts - One having been a Strength & Conditioning Coach for 20 years.  

I have newly launched streetwear apparel company called FAYA - this stands for Fuck All Y'All.  It's a positive Mantra to signifies a SUPERPOWER for the good people of this world to fight the fight against the HATERS & NAYSAYERS. It's a GOOD VIBES ONLY company. 

The lid came off years ago......so here I am seeking to leave a daily legacy and always striving to pay it forward. What fascinates me most is ME with all the flaws & splendors; so I leverage this to help other people avoid going out of their way to make a straight line crooked. 

Instagram - fayawickedsmahtapparel.  

Holy. Crap. This is long and amazing. I kept the entire episode, however, if you want to just listen to the meditation, singing or just the podcast, the time is marked below. I'm in awe of this session and how much my life changed because of it.   

Meditation starts at 45 minutes and ends at 1:13

In the time since the interview:  

Find Sophia:

There are tons of resources. A 10-year blog, podcast, events, the book and cards among other great tools!