Dream to Rise

"The moment when they say ‘I don’t accept abuse’ — that’s a turning point."

Ever think about how childhood experiences shape their future? 💭

I used to watch kids accept bad behavior because they felt they had no choice. But what if we teach them how to stand up for themselves early on? Saying "Yes, I hear you" and then gently setting boundaries can change everything.

It’s not about control — it’s about teaching kids to protect their own peace.

And guess what? These skills aren’t just for teenagers; they transform relationships at any age.

Listen to Paul Zohav, founder of Marriage and Communication Coaching and a seasoned relationship and communication coach with over 30 years of experience since he began as a domestic abuse counselor in Central Virginia. 

Have you ever seen someone suddenly shift when given the right words? Save this for your next parenting chat or relationship talk. Every “get to” moment starts with language.

What’s one way you can use “seems” today to open up an honest conversation?

In a world where emotional connection often takes a backseat, Xanet Pailet, a renowed sex and intimacy coach, sheds light on the transformation power of intimacy.  Her journey from a high-powered legal career to becoming a beacon of hope for couples worldwide is nothing short of inspiring.

Discover how emotional bonds can transform relationships and break social taboos.  Tune in to our latest episode for insights and inspiration!

In this enlightening conversation, Tracy Kyler shares her transformative journey from overcoming adversity to becoming a spiritual mentor and business strategist. She discusses the importance of healing, self-love, and setting boundaries while navigating family dynamics and building a purpose-driven business. Tracy emphasizes the power of faith, resilience, and meaningful connections in achieving personal and professional success.

Tracy Kyler is a spiritual mentor, business strategist, and transformational speaker who teaches healers and spiritual entrepreneurs how to “Heal Within” so they can step intotheir purpose, charge their worth, and build a business that reflects their soul.

In this episode of the Dream to Rise podcast, host Cynthia Concordia engages in a heartfelt conversation with Debbie Fourth Weekly, a divorce coach who shares her personal journey of overcoming the challenges of divorce.

Debbie discusses the emotional struggles she faced during her marriage, the impact on her family, and the tools she discovered to navigate her healing process. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support, reprogramming limiting beliefs, and empowering others through shared experiences.

Debbie's insights provide hope and encouragement for those going through similar challenges, highlighting that personal growth is possible even in the face of adversity.

Before passion ignites, there’s always a quiet beginning, a moment when you rediscover what you truly love, often when you least expect it. A reflective journey through those in between spaces where purpose slowly takes form. This time,it’s about choosing to love first the kind that grounds you, heals you and ultimately makes your passion mean something real.

Our guest, Nick Shelton, the creator of The Reset Button, will share with us a tool which he used to rebuild yourself from what’s left which is The Dignity Scan.

Childhood doesn’t always end when we grow up sometimes, the pain follows. How childhood abuse and trauma quietly shape our 20s and 30s, our relationships, our boundaries, our sense of safety, and even the way we see the world. It unpacks the journey from survival to self-awareness, from silence to storytelling. It’s for those who learned to be strong too early, who carried more than they should have, and who are now learning what healing really means.

Listen to our guest, Katrina Collier. In her debut memoir, The Damage of Words, she shares her 12-year healing journey, detailing her recovery from narcissistic childhood abuse, complex PTSD and self-loathing. She explores diverse healingmodalities, past lives, DNA-level trauma, and her high sensitivity and spiritual gifts, offering research-backed insights and hope to inspire others to transform pain into empowerment and reclaim their worth.

A light on the inspiring journeys of immigrants in America. It tells the story of individuals who left their homelands, started with little to nothing, and worked their way up to achieve success. Alongside their triumphs, we explore the emotionalrealities of living far from family, the sacrifices, the longing, and the resilience that shape their experiences. From humble beginnings to powerful breakthroughs, this is a space where voices from across the miles come together to share courage, culture, and the true meaning of home.

Dr. Ricardo Sanchez, is a cross-cultural consultant and counselor as well as a speaker.  He works with leaders and teams who want to improve how they connect across cultures, especially in workplaces where people come from different countries, languages, and life experiences.  He is also an author who published “Before and After theBorder:  One Man’s Journey Home” which offers a compelling and humanizing immigration narrative.  Here he shared his journey as a minor navigating the complexities of the American immigration system.

Is it more about creating our dreams?  Absolutely! But should we stop there?   We should remember that It is about the actions that truly makes an impact.  That’s how you turn them into a legacy.

In this episode, we explore on that uncomfortable action thatwe took to make the change.  Action speaks louder than what we say, and how the values we live by can shape thelives of our kids and grandkids.

Our guest, Sheryl Ramstad, is a burnt survivor, former criminal trial attorney, and Minnesota Commissioner of Corrections who rebuilt her life after a devastating plane crash.

Now a nurse practitioner with a doctorate in nursing, shebrings a unique perspective to conversations about trauma, reinvention, and public service leadership.

She shares real experiences on why “leading by example” matters, and how simple choices today can ripple through generations tomorrow. This is a heartfelt conversation on living with purpose, leaving behind more than words, and inspiring the next generation to rise by the way we live.

Layers of purpose peels back the polished surface of life toreveal the truths that lie beneath. It’s about uncovering the hidden depths, quiet callings, and unexpected turns that shape who we are and why we’re here.

Through stories, reflections, and raw conversations, we explore how finding your true purpose transforms not just the way you live, but the way you see the world.

Our guest, Terry Maru, born in Auckland, New Zealand, anEmpowerment and Reconnection Coach and Founder of the Reconnection Path, helps men and women on the edge of separation reclaim their self-worth and rebuild their relationships – starting with themselves.  His story is raw, real and full of hope.

Deeply personal journey of facing challenges that once felt impossible to overcome and discovering an unexpected lifeline in the form of patches. It’s about the hidden battles—those days when getting out of bed felt like climbing a mountain, the endless cycle of trying and failing, and the quiet moments of wondering if things would ever get better. Through persistence, vulnerability, and the courage to trysomething different, a shift began to happen.

What started as a small step turned into a profound transformation. The patches became more than just aproduct; they became a tool for healing, restoring energy, and rebuilding a sense of self that had been lost. Along the way came lessons about patience, self-belief, and the understanding that strength doesn’t appear overnight it’sbuilt one choice, one change, and one small victory at a time.

Our guest, Cathy Gage, is an entrepreneur who is a drug free wellness expert.  With the use of a patch, which she is promoting, it helps reduce body pain, stress, promote sleep,mobility, be more focused, boost your energy, improve your immune system, and so much more.  Now living her best life focusing on full body wellness.