Element Q Podcast: Empowering LGBTQ+ Voices, One Story at a Time

In this episode of the Element Q Podcast, TJ Woodward sits down with Melissa Stevenson, LMFT, to explore somatic therapy, trauma healing, and the mind-body-spirit connection. With 18+ years of experience, Melissa shares how shifting focus from “why” we suffer to “what” and “how” we heal can create lasting change.

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For more information on Melissa Stevenson: https://msfamilytherapy.com/

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Dr. Patrick Lockwood joins TJ Woodward on the Element Q Podcast for an insightful conversation on body image issues within the LGBTQ+ community. Raised in a small southern Missouri town with strong Midwestern values, Dr. Lockwood earned his B.A. in psychology from the University of Missouri and later moved to Los Angeles to complete his Doctorate of Psychology at TCSPP.

With over a decade of experience in non-profits, treatment centers, and startups, Dr. Lockwood has worked at every level of the addiction treatment industry. He co-authored an early grant-funded intervention to support campus parents and now teaches as an adjunct professor at California Lutheran University. He also hosts The Psychology Checkup on YouTube and is the author of The Fear Problem, a book exploring the neuroscience and psychology behind fear and emotional triggers.

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For more information on Dr. Patrick Lockwood: https://oakforestrecovery.com/

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Christina Simos joins TJ Woodward on the Element Q Podcast for a heartfelt conversation about healing, purpose, and living authentically. A lifelong advocate for justice and recovery, Christina began her journey as a student activist at ASU, where she led one of the university’s largest social justice rallies. Her passion for community work deepened in 2005 when she began her own recovery journey at Friendly House, a place she credits with saving her life.

Since then, Christina has dedicated herself to the recovery field, rising from detox technician to Director of Operations and now serving as the Executive Director of Friendly House. She continues to be a proud voice of the LGBTQ+ community and brings her leadership, compassion, and joy to every space she enters.

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For more information on Christina Simos: https://friendlyhousela.org/

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Rev. Dr. Temple Hayes joins TJ Woodward on the Element Q Podcast for an inspiring and powerful conversation about healing, purpose, and living authentically.

Temple is a renowned spiritual leader, author, and humanitarian who has transformed her life from addiction and rejection to empowerment and spiritual awakening. A former U.S. Army Reservist and ordained minister in Science of Mind and Unity traditions, she shares her wisdom as a speaker, teacher, and founder of Life Rights and Global Peace Workers.

In this episode, Temple opens up about her journey, her passion for human and animal rights, and how we can all become intentional spirits in a rapidly changing world.

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For more information on Temple Hayes: https://templehayes.com/

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Each week, host TJ Woodward interviews authors, thought leaders, therapists, coaches, and healers dedicated to empowering and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

We honor those who came before us—brave, resilient individuals who fought tirelessly for the rights and recognition the LGBTQ+ community holds today. Their strength laid the foundation for a brighter future built on courage, healing, and transformation.

TJ Woodward is a revolutionary recovery expert, bestselling author, and addiction treatment specialist who has helped countless individuals through his simple yet powerful teachings. He is also the creator of The Conscious Recovery Method, an innovative approach to understanding and treating addiction.

With years of experience, TJ specializes in helping the LGBTQ+ community heal from unresolved trauma, spiritual disconnection, and shame.