What does it mean to teach and live, with our humanity at the center? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk, an educator, researcher, mental health practitioner, and parent whose work bridges the College of Education and the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan. Grounded in decades of experience and reflection, Dr. Judy developed The Human Curriculum: a framework that helps educators, practitioners, and communities navigate the beautiful struggle of being human together.

She reminds us that teaching and caring for others begins with our own self-care: what she calls the “self-care to care gift.” Built around the guiding process of Aware, Care, Cope (ACC), The Human Curriculum invites us to become more conscious of our needs and the needs of others, to integrate care as an intentional practice, and to cultivate skills that support coping, resilience, and collective well-being.

In this conversation, Dr. Judy shares her realization that no one is truly “trained” for the complexity of the human condition, yet it is precisely through our shared suffering, striving, and surviving that we become most capable of genuine teaching and connection. Whether you’re an educator, clinician, parent, or simply someone trying to do your best in an imperfect world, this episode will leave you reflecting on your own human curriculum.

Topics covered:

1. The origins and evolution of The Human Curriculum
2. Surviving and thriving in education and care professions
3. The Aware, Care, Cope process as a daily practice
4. The “self-care to collective care” principle
5. Reframing imperfection and struggle as essential to growth

Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk, RTC, MTC, is the Well-being Coordinator in the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan, and a Faculty member and Researcher in the College of Education. Judy brings over two decades of educational expertise and clinical practice to her endeavours, and has a keen interest in the intersections of mental health, leadership, and education. Therapeutic and healing-centred practices are her current focus. Judy believes self-care and personal well-being are essential for strong leadership, especially for those in caregiving professions, i.e., anyone in a position that holds humans at the heart of their work.

Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing.

Resources:

CherieLindberg.com

ElevatedLifeAcademy.com

Guest Links:

Social Media:

Instagram: @drjudyjaunzemsfernuk

Facebook: Prairie Sky Education

Websites:

http://www.drjudyjaunzemsfernuk.com

www.therapeuticteaching.com

www.prairieskyeducation.ca

www.thehumancurriculum.ca

Order The Human Curriculum™ Journal:

https://www.amazon.ca/Human-Curriculum-Reflective-Journal-Self-Discovery/dp/B0DGQ1VVZJ

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Gilly Kahn, Atlanta-based psychologist, mother, and debut author of Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women's' ADHD. Originally from Miami and now calling Atlanta home, Gilly opens up about her journey from curious child to clinical expert, and how parenting her own "baby bears" informs her approach to both writing and therapy.

Gilly's new book brings long-overdue attention to the emotional side of ADHD in girls and women, breaking down the myths and misunderstandings that surround adult ADHD—especially how it often flies under the radar. As a regular contributor to Psychology Today, Attitude Magazine, and beyond, Gilly shines a compassionate light on neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, OCD, and body-focused behaviors .

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. What finally motivated her to write Allow Me to Interrupt—and the impact she hopes it will have.
2. Why emotional dysregulation is often at the heart of women's ADHD, and what that looks like in daily life.
3. How Gilly blends her passion for writing with her role as a therapist in a bustling group practice.
4. The unique clinical challenges that come with working with kids, adults, and parents on the full neurodiversity spectrum.
5. Gilly's take on how having ADHD herself drives her passion for variety and creativity, both in and out of the therapy room.

Tune in if you want an eye-opening look at what women with ADHD truly experience—and why giving voice to these stories changes lives.

Gilly Kahn, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist based in Atlanta and specializing in neurodiversity and emotion regulation. When not seeing clients or mommying, you’ll usually find her writing, probably about something psychological. Gilly is the author of Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women’s ADHD.

Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing.

Resources:

CherieLindberg.com

ElevatedLifeAcademy.com

Guest Links:

https://www.drgillykahn.com

https://www.instagram.com/drgillykahn/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilly-kahn-m-a-ph-d-1996892b4/

https://www.facebook.com

https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.gillykahn

In this heartfelt conversation, trauma therapist-turned-coach Cherie Lindberg opens up about her deeply personal journey and the inspiration behind her new book, Sacred Knowing. After two decades helping others navigate trauma, Cherie experienced a profound shift following the loss of her childhood best friend, a moment that sparked her decision to move beyond trauma work and into coaching focused on flourishing, thriving, and living an elevated life.

Cherie shares why she felt compelled to write this book and how it became a reflection of her own healing—an exploration of what it means to release pain, reclaim self-love, and trust the sacred inner knowing that guides us toward wholeness. Through stories, reflections, and a look at key chapters, Cherie reminds listeners that even those with high Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) scores are not defined by their history. With support, intention, and compassion, healing and transformation are possible.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. How a personal loss led to Cherie’s pivot from trauma therapy to high-performance coaching and healing work.
2. Why Sacred Knowing is as much a guidebook for healers as it is for those reclaiming their lives after trauma.
3. The science behind healer burnout and the importance of energy clearing for long-term well-being.
4. Cherie’s invitation to see healing not as an endless journey of “fixing,” but as an opportunity to flourish, love again, and thrive.

If you’ve ever wondered how to move beyond your pain story and live from a place of sacred authenticity, this conversation offers both inspiration and a roadmap.

Cherie Lindberg, PhD, is a transformational coach, speaker, advisor, and psychotherapist with over 20 years of guiding individuals into the highest expression of who they are: personally, professionally, and spiritually. At the heart of her work is a sacred mission to awaken high-performing healers, leaders, and changemakers who are ready to break through old patterns, reclaim their energy, and step into embodied leadership. As a Brainspotting Trainer and Consultant, Cherie weaves Brainspotting, Parts Work, and leading-edge modalities with neuroscience, consciousness practices, and nervous system regulation to create deep, lasting change. Rooted in Peruvian and Celtic wisdom traditions, she supports clients in releasing developmental, collective, and ancestral trauma while reconnecting with their intuitive intelligence. Married for 35 years, a proud mom of two sons, and an animal lover, Cherie brings warmth, humor, and heart to every space she enters.

Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing.

Resources:

CherieLindberg.com

ElevatedLifeAcademy.com

In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Maitri, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Yoga Therapist, and Brainspotting practitioner based in Boise, Idaho. Over her 15 years in private practice, Jessica has woven traditional psychotherapy together with intuitive movement, energy attunement, and embodiment work—culminating in the creation of The Yothera Method.

Born during the stillness of the COVID era, Yothera was Jessica’s “COVID baby”—a deeply channeled download from higher consciousness that unfolded over six transformative months. Blending the wisdom of yoga (which means union, not posture) with therapeutic modalities, Yothera guides practitioners and their clients through a three-phase journey: rewriting old mental stories, awakening embodied intuition, and aligning body, mind, and spirit.

Jessica shares how her years as a yoga therapist laid the groundwork for this integrative approach, how local practitioners began referring clients to her for this unique somatic therapy, and why her true passion now lies in teaching others through Yothera Method trainings for continuing education credits.

Whether you’re a therapist, healer, or simply curious about the meeting point of neuroscience, intuition, and energy, this episode explores what happens when the body becomes the bridge to deeper healing.

Jessica Maitri is an LCSW, a Brainspotting Consultant, a Certified Yoga Therapist, a Breathwork Practitioner, and an Intuitive Energy Healer. She is the creator of the Yothera Method. This therapeutic modality integrates somatics, yoga therapy, and Brainspotting to help individuals transform limiting mental narratives through the wisdom of the body and intuition. Jessica is passionate about mentoring fellow helping professionals, offering Brainspotting consultation, and leading the Yothera Method Facilitator Training for CE's to support deeper healing and embodiment in the mental health and healing professions.

Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing.

Resources:

CherieLindberg.com

ElevatedLifeAcademy.com

Guest Links:

https://www.yothera.com/ymft-feb

https://www.yothera.com/yothera-brainspotting

https://www.yothera.com/ymft-selfpaced

www.yothera.com.

IG: @yothera_method

Ashley Buckner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients in Utah and California. Her path as a therapist began with a passion for supporting at-risk youth, which grew into a career dedicated to trauma healing. Today, she specializes in Brainspotting and provides care for adults, teens, and families, with a focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, and faith transitions. She is also passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces in her community.

What happens when you build a life outside your religion and hometown—then choose to go back? In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Ashley Buckner shares how moving from small-town Mormon Utah to Los Angeles, then unexpectedly back to Utah, shaped her healing and her work with trauma, faith transitions, and family systems.

Ashley talks about growing up in Cedar City in a mixed-faith home, the culture shock of landing in LA at 18, and how her years in California ultimately led her to specialize in trauma-focused therapy and Brainspotting. She also reflects on returning to Utah in 2018 to start a family, how that move reactivated religious wounds, and why living back inside the culture that shaped her became both deeply difficult and profoundly reparative.

In this conversation, we explore:

1. What Brainspotting is and why “where you look affects how you feel” can be so powerful for trauma, anxiety, and depression
2. How growing up in a high-demand religious culture impacts nervous system regulation, identity, and self-worth
3. The complex mix of grief, confusion, and relief that can come with faith transitions and religious disillusionment
4. Why going back to a triggering environment can sometimes open the door to unexpected healing
5. How Ashley now creates safe, supportive spaces for adults, teens, and families navigating religious trauma, mixed-faith relationships, and evolving beliefs

Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing.

Resources:

CherieLindberg.com

ElevatedLifeAcademy.com

Guest Links:

Instagram: ashleyb_therapy

website: ashleybucknerlmft.com

In this episode, movement and expressive arts therapist Cathy Williams invites us into the deeply personal and transformative story behind her work, Intuitive Self. Based in Melbourne, Cathy creates embodied experiences and soulful spaces that help people reconnect with the subtle intelligence of their bodies—guiding them to move through life with greater intuition, trust, and alignment.

Cathy shares how years of humanitarian work overseas left her physically and emotionally depleted, living from the neck up and disconnected from the signals her body had been trying to communicate. It wasn’t until burnout forced her to stop running and truly feel that she began learning what her body had to say—and how to listen.

Through that journey, Cathy discovered that intuition is not a mystical force outside of us but a relationship built through curiosity, respect, and trust in our own embodied experience. Today, she teaches others how to work in partnership with the body rather than against it—to navigate choices, relationships, and emotions with grounded confidence.

Together, we explore what it means to come home to yourself, to slow down enough to honor what your body already knows, and to move through the world with values that feel genuinely aligned.

Topics covered:

• How disconnection from the body can lead to burnout and overwhelm
• The role of movement and expressive arts in restoring self-trust
• Learning to interpret the body’s signals as intuitive guidance
• The relationship between embodiment, community, and belonging
• Steps to rebuild a respectful partnership with your body

Cathy Williams is a Melbourne-born and based Award-winning Author and trailblazer in the world of body-based healing and creative arts therapy. 

A trainer and facilitator, Cathy founded Intuitive Self in 2016, where her workshops, training courses, and one-on-one sessions support women to rekindle their relationship with their bodies and re-learn how to listen to, trust in, and follow their intuition.

As an independent mama herself, Cathy has supported women during their pregnancy and motherhood journeys. Known for her compassionate, empowering approach, Cathy encourages deep yet playful exploration for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.

Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing. 

Resources:

CherieLindberg.com

ElevatedLifeAcademy.com

Guest Links:

www.intuitiveself.com.au 

https://www.instagram.com/intuitiveself

Book: https://www.intuitiveself.com.au/category/all-products

What happens when a life built on excellence collides with an inner world of quiet suffering? In this powerful conversation, Stacey Nye shares her remarkable story of growing up immersed in the Olympic movement—surrounded by achievement, world-class athletes, and the pursuit of greatness. From her earliest years, the values of service, discipline, and striving were woven into her identity. By 16, she was working at the Games with her father and fell in love with the energy of it all, even as he reminded her, “Sweetie, there’s no money in it.” Stacey’s response: “I think I’ll figure out a way.”

But behind the smile and success, Stacey carried deep personal pain. In the midst of divorce and heartbreak, she was introduced to Daniel, the founder of The Fix Code. For the first time in years, she felt hope. Through his wisdom and healing process, Stacey discovered a path beyond performance, beyond striving—a way to truly transform the private struggles she had hidden for so long.

Join us for this inspiring episode as Stacey unpacks:

• What it’s like to grow up in an Olympic family and culture of excellence
• The healing modalities she encountered through athletics—Chinese medicine, mind-body training, and resilience practices
• How The Fix Code shifted everything, bringing her peace, freedom, and a new way of living

This is a conversation about the difference between performing at life and actually living it, with presence, wholeness, and hope.

Stacey Nye began her career with a 22-year journey in the Olympic Games before opening a children’s gymnastics club while raising her family. A transformative encounter with Daniel and The F.I.X. Code Technique changed the course of her life, inspiring her to dedicate herself to bringing this powerful healing method to the world. Today, Stacey trains and mentors others through online programs and certification, supporting a global community of passionate healers.

Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing. 

Resources:

CherieLindberg.com

ElevatedLifeAcademy.com

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/fixcodeofficial/

https://www.tiktok.com/@fixcodeofficial?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyD5b6-6TKAf0H9oMfuvHcg

https://www.thefixcode.com/

What happens when three seasoned therapists mix 20+ years of trauma work, a dash of friendship, and a notebook full of witty one-liners? You get Unfiltered Therapists—a podcast where wisdom meets humor and healing goes beyond the therapy chair.

Michelle, Kate, and Tiffany are longtime colleagues turned collaborators who believe mental health shouldn’t feel clinical, complicated, or out of reach. From family trauma to brainspotting to everyday stress, they bring raw conversations, honest reflections, and a touch of sass to topics that matter.

Born from inside jokes and T-shirt slogans, Unfiltered Therapists has evolved into a movement: accessible mental health messages, free community resources, and now a podcast for anyone seeking connection, growth, and maybe a laugh along the way.

Because healing doesn’t have to be polished—it just has to be real.

At Unfiltered Therapists, we’re three down-to-earth therapists passionate about making healing, growth, and nervous system regulation accessible to everyone. Since we can only work with so many people one-on-one, we created a space to share the practices that help our clients feel more grounded, connected, and empowered.

Real change happens through everyday tools, nervous system support, and community. That’s why we’ve built a resource hub to help you feel more regulated and connected—wherever you’re starting from. Whether navigating stress, anxiety, depression, or seeking deeper self-awareness, you’re not alone. You’ve found encouragement, support, and tools to Boldly Inspire Change.

Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing. 

Resources:

CherieLindberg.com

ElevatedLifeAcademy.com

Guest Links:

instagram: @unfiltered_therapists

facebook: Unfiltered Therapists

YouTube: Unfiltered Therapists

website: www.unfilteredtherapists.com

From childhood songs that soothed her sensitive nervous system to a career devoted to helping others heal, Colleen Klym’s journey is a powerful testament to the connection between creativity and well-being.

A licensed marriage and family therapist based in South Lake Tahoe, Colleen first discovered the healing power of music as a young girl struggling with asthma. Singing gave her breath, resonance, and a sense of connection that not only calmed her body but also touched the hearts of those around her. That early realization—that sharing her voice could bring joy and comfort—became the foundation for her lifelong path.

With a degree in music therapy, years of experience running her own practice, and a deep passion for expressive arts, Colleen eventually expanded her work to integrate brainspotting. This therapeutic modality became personally transformative and professionally groundbreaking for her, opening new ways to help clients explore their inner worlds. Whether through a child’s sand tray, a teenager’s song, or creative expression across ages, she has found innovative ways to combine brainspotting with the arts to unlock healing.

In this episode, Colleen shares:

• How singing supported her nervous system as a child and shaped her healing journey.
• The pivotal role of music therapy in her education and career.
• Why brainspotting became a powerful tool in her personal and professional life.
• How integrating expressive arts opens new doors for transformation.

Tune in to discover how creativity, presence, and the power of the arts can help us access deeper healing and resilience.

Colleen Klym is a singer, songwriter, Brainspotting Specialty workshop provider, Brainspotting consultant, and specialty kids consultant, licensed marriage and family therapist with a Bachelor’s degree in music therapy, living in South Lake Tahoe. She has been practicing as a therapist with kids, teens, and adults for about 25 years. She works with a wide range of populations, including babies and postpartum moms, children, teens, adults, and geriatrics with and without forms of dementia. She provides trauma care using expressive arts, including music, sand tray, play, and art, with Brainspotting through an attachment lens.  

Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing. 

Resources:

CherieLindberg.com

ElevatedLifeAcademy.com

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/ck.therapy_services_/

https://cktherapyservices.com/

What happens when neuroscience, education, and hope come together in the classroom? In this episode, we sit down with Steven Rippe—an experienced educator, principal, and leader in designing innovative, nationally recognized schools—and Katrina Johnson, a clinical social worker, therapeutic recreation specialist, and certified Brainspotter rooted in both the Driftless and the healing arts.

Together, Steven and Katrina explore how Brainspotting is transforming schools by creating safe, supported spaces where students’ voices are honored and their resilience nurtured. They share stories of innovation, the realities behind the perception that “everything is fine,” and why test scores don’t tell the whole story. From prevention to intervention to post-vention, they offer a powerful vision of how hope, neuroscience, and advocacy can help students blossom and bring their unique gifts forward.

If you’ve ever wondered how we can reimagine education, support youth through today’s challenges, and build joyful learning communities that last—this conversation will inspire you.

Steven brings over 25 years of experience helping individuals and teams design and lead innovative, engaging schools. A successful educator, principal, and university administrator, he partners with students and educators to create nationally recognized schools and high-performing, joyful learning communities—grounded in the transformative power of hope.

Katrina holds an MS in Therapeutic Recreation from UW–La Crosse, an MSW in Clinical and School Social Work from UW–Madison, and is a Certified Brainspotter. A pioneer in prevention, intervention, and post-vention, she brings a clinical lens to innovative approaches that foster healing and resilience. Rooted in the Driftless as a mom and dairy farmer, she is also a dedicated crafter of hope. With a love for rhubarb, tap dance, and weaving joy into her work, Katrina embodies persistence, advocacy, and science in every circle she joins.

Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing. 

Resources:

CherieLindberg.com

ElevatedLifeAcademy.com

Guest Links:

www.edvisions.org

www.thehopesurvey.com

[email protected]

https://www.connectstrength.com

https://www.myvoice4hope.com   -- launching December 2025

https://www.katrinamjohnson.com