Nancy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a former scientist and a self taught artist who found her true passion in abstract art. She paints loosely in colorful acrylic and mixed media. Her paintings reflect her extensive travels and memories made. She paints with bright colors, broad strokes and energy and her collectors describe her work as “uplifting” and “imaginative”. Her mission is to lift others who also have had losses and need inspiration. Nancy often says that she hopes her paintings bring a smile to the viewer’s eye. She wants her collectors to thrive rather than just survive.

Connect with her on Instagram: @NancyDelahayeArt & Facebook: NancyArbourDelahaye.

Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018; Fixer Upper, Summer 2019; No, Thank You, Summer 2021; and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her memoir, “Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse” won first place Inspire Christian Writer's "Great Openings" contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, when she isn't spending time with her family, writing, reading, or creating photo books, she can be found laughing at her favorite comedians.

Grace & Hope Consulting,LLC compiled a list of resources to help those impacted by sexual abuse, you can download it here. 

#ptsd #trauma #abuse #traumsurvivor #traumarecovery #sexualabuse

Beginning in her teens, Patty battled drastic weight fluctuations of 50 to 75 pounds every two years. Desperate to break the cycle, in her late 30s she started working with a therapist specializing in eating disorders. Her therapist’s specialty is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a psychotherapy technique that helps people suffering from trauma. Patty was sexually abused by her stepfather and to a lesser extent, her cousin. Despite Patty’s great shame and reluctance to delve into the pain of her past, it became clear that her weight was merely a symptom of the abuse. Over 12 years she worked with a therapist and EMDR, a chiropractor to release trapped “fight or flight” responses, a sex therapist, and attended group therapy for sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is an especially insidious thing because it leaves its imprint on every part of you. Patty accomplished what she desperately hoped was possible but feared was not. Her hope is that others struggling with these issues will be able to see themselves in her and know that all is not lost. Learn more at www.pattycabot.com. 

Chelsea DeVries wanted to be a writer at the age of 7. Her first publishing credit came at the age of 14 with a poem in a student anthology. She then wrote nonstop while doing IB classes in high school. She published two YA novels while still in high school which after over 10 years she rewrote as a NA romance that she looks to put out as her next publication.She is a seeker of justice and uses her words to free this world’s outcasted, peculiar, and underdogs from the chains that bind them. When not writing she runs and does PR for authors and musicians with her bookish brand The Smart Cookie Philes. Though she’s Florida born and raised, she has New Jersey in her veins. She currently lives in Port Richey, FL with her squad of two dogs. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook at @onegirlrevolution26_, and her squad at @dasquad26. In October 2020, DeVries was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome which is a form of Autism. Find out more at thesmartcookiephiles.com.

#autism #trauma #toxicworkplace #resilience #workplacewellbeing #relationships #mentalhealth

After being named one of Florida's Top Personal Trainer, Derek Newborn became a published fitness model. However, the more attention he received, the more self-destructive he became in every aspect of his life. This process is what led him to reach rock bottom, including multiple suicide attempts. He had become a full-blown narcissist. After accepting what he was and exactly where he was in my life, he devoted himself to killing that version of him while helping victims of narcissists gain back control of their hearts and minds. He created thenewbornblueprint.com to help men avoid the common pitfalls that lead to extreme narcissism as well as show others what to look for to avoid entering a relationship with a narcissist.

He’s been a teenage father, a construction worker, a personal trainer, a fitness model, and a business owner...He’s also been a liar, a cheater, a backstabber, and a narcissist...through his trials, tribulations, and downfalls, He’s been able to create a blueprint for success for the modern man. He’s created a set of plans specifically designed to help men live every aspect of their life at the highest level while being able to avoid the costly pitfalls of the modern male society.

Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro is an award-winning author, speaker and educator. She earned her doctorate in education and completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard after a very successful and rewarding 35-year career as an educator. Marni’s life was forever changed after experiencing numerous trauma-induced STEs-Spiritually Transformative Encounters. Marni’s 2020 Best Books Award Winning Spiritual fiction “God Came to My Garage Sale” is prominently endorsed by James Redfield, best selling author of “The Celestine Prophecy” series of books. Marni is resilient and handles life’s challenges with love, compassion, grace and hope. Marni is a contributing author to numerous anthology books and her latest prominently endorsed 4-book series is entitled: “True Deceit False Love.” Find out more at www.GodCameToMyGarageSale.com.

 Kevin Lowe is the creator and host of “The Lowe Down with Kevin Lowe”, a podcast that aims to shine light on the positive side of life as he shows you the world from his unique point of view. Kevin is completely blind.

Guided by faith, and inspired by life itself, Kevin has come to realize that God knew he would serve a greater purpose on this earth without his sight than with it. Kevin has inspired and motivated so many to live out their lives no matter what obstacles may be standing in the way simply by sharing his life’s story.

Kevin has shared how he has been able to overcome the unthinkable, becoming blind at just 17 years old, with churches, schools, through public speaking engagements, on radio, and on podcasts.

But at the end of the day, if you ask him, Kevin will tell you he’s just any other 30-something still trying to find his place in the world. He just hopes that he can make a difference in as many peoples’ lives as possible along the way.

Website: https://www.TheLoweDownWithKevinLowe.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thelowedownwithkevinlowe

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelowedownwithkevinlowe

During childhood, our guest moved with her mother and two siblings attending 12 different schools in five different states. After leaving home in high school, she lived on the streets sleeping under the bushes until friends figured out her lifestyle. With education as her goal, she finally asked her high school guidance counselor to find her a home to complete high school education. For her senior year, she lived in a foster home. The day after graduation, she flew to San Diego to attend college where she found herself 20 miles away from the nearest college with no car. Undeterred, she hitchhiked back and forth to classes.

Not only does our next guest now have her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, she also is a TEDx speaker, a professional member of National Speakers Association, and an Accredited Master Trainer and Certified Practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) with additional training in trauma, quantum, and picture EFT. Whether in person or online, Dr. Nall shows others how to dissolve their WAFFLES – worry, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion, and stress. A careless housekeeper and worse cook with no desire for rehabilitation she somehow is still married to the same person for over 48 years.

https://linktr.ee/KatieNallPhD

Christopher King II is a 27-year-old author born in Dallas, Texas. He is a first-generation college graduate of the Historical Black College or University, Prairie View A&M University where he obtained his undergraduate degree in Business Management Administration with a minor in Marketing in 2018. During his time at PVAMU, he had a lot of obstacles to overcome. From nearly getting kicked out of college multiple times, to nearly being incarcerated one college night. After having a close encounter with God, he decided he needed to make a change. He ended up getting more involved in school and leading organizations. He made a total 360-degree change in a short span of time. After he graduated, he wanted to continue sharing his testimony about the things he experienced in college. He then decided to write two self-help novels, to help others who struggle with hard times in life. He wanted to let others know that they are not alone, and they can overcome all things! Also, he has a YouTube Channel where he films vlogs and speaks about the same things.

Connect with him or check out his resources at the links below:

https://www.amazon.com/Discover-Self-Enlightenment-Step-Step-Self-enlightenment/dp/1695877608

https://www.amazon.com/Post-Grad-Depression-graduating-depression/dp/1702740609

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCJdTx2YdwgXDz8RN-GlZwPQ

Bracha Goetz is the Harvard-educated author of 40 books that help children’s souls shine and a candid memoir for adults about overcoming food addictions joyfully and spiritually, Searching for God in the Garbage. Her books can be found on the Bracha Goetz Amazon Author Page and at the new website created by her children: goetzbookshop.com