Breaking Free from Codependency | Dr. Sarah Michaud, Clinical Psychologist

What happens when the behaviors that once helped us survive begin preventing us from truly living?

Dr. Mary Sanders welcomes Dr. Sarah Michaud, a clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience in addiction and codependency and more than 40 years of sobriety, for an honest conversation about codependency, recovery, healthy boundaries, and emotional freedom.

Together, they explore how codependent patterns can sometimes look like love, loyalty, compassion, or simply being the person everyone depends on. They also discuss how to recognize these patterns, tolerate other people's disappointment, establish healthier boundaries, and begin creating a stronger relationship with yourself.

If you have ever felt trapped in the role of rescuer, fixer, caretaker, or peacekeeper, this episode offers compassionate insight and practical steps toward change.

Because breaking free from codependency is not about becoming less caring. It is about learning not to abandon yourself in the process.

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Can unresolved trauma and chronic stress influence our long term health?

In this episode of the Energy Medicine Podcast, Dr. Mary Sanders welcomes Dr. Noushin Hart, a board certified Radiation Oncologist whose work bridges conventional medicine with trauma informed healing, nervous system regulation, energy medicine, and lifestyle approaches.

With decades of experience caring for cancer patients, Dr. Hart shares her perspective on the connection between early emotional experiences, chronic stress, the nervous system, and overall health.

Together, Dr. Mary and Dr. Hart explore:

• How adverse childhood experiences may influence health later in life

• The relationship between trauma, stress, and nervous system regulation

• The MAP Method™ and healing without reliving painful memories

• Kundalini Activation Process and nervous system regulation

• BioWell technology and energetic coherence

• Practical ways to build resilience and support long term well beingThis conversation brings together two different perspectives on healing and invites us to consider the body, mind, emotions, and energy as interconnected parts of our overall well being.

Whether you are navigating illness, recovering from chronic stress, or simply looking for ways to support greater vitality and resilience, this conversation offers thoughtful insights to consider.

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In this episode of Chronic Stress & Burnout, host Dr. Mary Sanders sits down with Dr. Melissa Lewis-Darte - stress and resilience coach, organizational psychologist, and creator of the Take 5 Framework - to explore how chronic stress silently impacts the nervous system, why burnout develops over time, and how small, intentional practices can create lasting resilience.

Together, they discuss how chronic stress often shows up physically before we recognize it mentally, why so many high-achieving women normalize exhaustion, and how simple, science-based strategies can help regulate the nervous system, restore balance, and prevent burnout before it reaches a breaking point.

Whether you're navigating the demands of caregiving, a busy career, family responsibilities, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life, this conversation offers practical tools to help you reconnect with yourself and reclaim your well-being.

Key Topics Covered

• ✨ Understanding the connection between chronic stress and the nervous system

• ✨ Recognizing the physical and emotional warning signs of burnout

• ✨ Why high-achieving women are especially vulnerable to chronic stress

• ✨ The science behind resilience and sustainable behavior change

• ✨ Practical breathing techniques and self-compassion practices for everyday life

• ✨ How small, consistent habits create lasting transformation

What You'll Learn

• ✨ How chronic stress affects both the brain and body

• ✨ Why burnout develops gradually rather than overnight

• ✨ Practical strategies to regulate your nervous system in just a few minutes a day

• ✨ How to identify your personal stress "red flags"

• ✨ Why resilience is built through small, consistent actions - not perfection

• ✨ Simple tools you can begin using immediately to feel calmer, more present, and more energized

Connect with Dr. Melissa Lewis-Darte

• Website: https://www.workingoncalm.com

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Quantum Energy Awakening |  Eleanor Haspel-Portner, PhD

In this illuminating episode of Energy Medicine, Dr. Mary sits down with pioneering researcher and spiritual teacher Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner to explore how energy patterns influence every aspect of our lives, from relationships and decision-making to purpose, healing, and success.

Drawing from over five decades of research and more than 45,000 case studies, Dr. Eleanor shares how she bridges psychology, neuroscience, quantum energy science, and ancient wisdom traditions into her groundbreaking system, Noble Energy Maps®.

Together, they discuss how energetic awareness can support nervous system regulation, emotional healing, spiritual awakening, and authentic living.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• How subconscious energetic patterns shape your daily life

  
  

• The connection between neuroscience, consciousness, and transformation

  
  

• Why traditional psychology often misses the energetic dimension of healing

  
  

• What Noble Energy Maps® reveal about life purpose and decision-making

  
  

• How ancient wisdom traditions complement modern science

  
  

• Practical ways to recognize and shift energetic imbalances

  
  

• The role of love, awareness, and spiritual awakening in living a fulfilled life

  
  

  
  

Connect Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner:

Website: Noble Sciences Official Website

Self-Assessment: Noble Sciences Self-Assessment

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In this powerful episode of Energy Medicine, Dr. Mary sits down with Stephan Kerby, co-founder of the Mindscape Psychedelic Institute, to explore the evolving world of trauma-informed 5-MeO-DMT facilitation, nervous system regulation, ethical psychedelic practice, and long-term integration.

Stephan shares how 5-MeO-DMT differs significantly from traditional DMT experiences and why profound nondual states require careful preparation, skilled facilitation, and structured integration to support sustainable healing and transformation.

Together, they discuss nervous system literacy, ethical standards in facilitator training, integration science, and how expanded states of consciousness can become catalysts for meaningful behavioral change rather than temporary peak experiences.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover

• Why 5-MeO-DMT requires a distinct facilitation framework

  
  

• The difference between trauma-informed 5-MeO-DMT and traditional DMT approaches

  
  

• How nervous system dysregulation can occur after nondual experiences

  
  

• The importance of preparation, containment, and long-term integration

  
  

• What ethical psychedelic facilitation looks like in practice

  
  

• Why professional standards and accountability matter in the psychedelic field

  
  

• Practical strategies for embodying transformational experiences in daily life

  
  

• How the Embodiment Protocol supports sustainable behavioral change

About Stephan Kerby

Stephan Kerby is the co-founder of the Mindscape Psychedelic Institute and a leading educator in trauma-informed 5-MeO-DMT facilitation. Alongside his wife, Amber Kerby, LMFT, he co-authored the Trauma-Informed 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation Manual and the Embodiment Protocol, frameworks designed to support preparation, nervous system literacy, ethical facilitation, and sustainable integration.

In this episode of Energy Medicine, Dr. Mary sits down with Allyn Evans, CEO of The Monroe Institute, to explore how expanded states of consciousness can support healing, clarity, and transformation.

Allyn shares her journey from business leadership to energy medicine, and how decades of research in sound technology and consciousness have shaped the work of the Institute. Together, they discuss the role of brainwave states, nervous system regulation, and the power of intentional awareness.

What You’ll Learn

• What “expanded states of consciousness” actually mean

  
  

• How sound and frequency influence the brain and body

  
  

• The connection between nervous system regulation and healing

  
  

• Practical ways to access deeper states of awareness

  
  

• How energy medicine supports emotional and physical wellbeing

About Allyn Evans

Allyn Evans is the CEO of The Monroe Institute. She holds a BA from the University of Mississippi and an MBA from Texas Tech University. A published writer and Mindvalley author, Allyn is an international speaker and experienced trainer in consciousness development programs, including the Gateway Voyage.

She is also the co-creator of Monroe’s Energy Medicine program and a leading voice in the exploration of human potential through expanded awareness.

Connect with Allyn & The Monroe Institute

• Website: https://www.monroeinstitute.org/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonroeinstitute/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MonroeInstitute
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In this solo episode of Energy Medicine, Dr. Mary explores why so many people today feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected—and how modern nervous system stress can impact everything from mood and cognition to pain and overall vitality.

She introduces the Mind-Body Coherence, an innovative session designed to guide the nervous system into deeper states of regulation and coherence using vibroacoustic sound therapy, therapeutic light stimulation, and energy assessment technology.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why chronic stress keeps the nervous system stuck in survival mode

• The neuroscience behind sound frequency and brainwave states

• How vibroacoustic therapy supports relaxation and pain reduction

• How therapeutic light stimulation can shift brainwave activity

• Why people seek sober psychedelic experiences for clarity and insight

• How nervous system regulation improves performance, mood, and resilience

If you're feeling overwhelmed, mentally foggy, wired but exhausted, or simply curious about expanding your awareness in a grounded way, this episode will help you understand the science and experience behind nervous system reset therapies.

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In this episode of Energy Medicine, Dr. Mary sits down with intuitive movement guide Veronique Ory to explore how mindful movement can become a powerful tool for self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and personal transformation.

Drawing from over 500 hours of yoga training and years of leading international retreats, Veronique shares how movement, storytelling, and self-inquiry can help us reconnect with our bodies and bring mindfulness into everyday life.

Rather than viewing mindfulness as something reserved for a yoga class or meditation cushion, Veronique explains how we can embody presence in our daily routines while walking, breathing, stretching, or simply pausing to notice what’s happening within.

Her approach blends poetic insight with grounded practices, making mindfulness approachable for anyone seeking greater balance, clarity, and authenticity.

In This Episode You'll Learn

• Why mindful movement is a powerful doorway into nervous system regulation

• How to reconnect with your body when life feels overwhelming

• Simple ways to bring mindfulness into everyday activities

• The role of self-inquiry in personal growth and healing

• How movement can help you “shine” both on and off the mat

About Veronique Ory:

Veronique Ory is an Intuitive Movement and Mindful Awareness Guide, international retreat leader, and author of Shine On & Off the Mat. Her work integrates yoga, storytelling, and embodied practices that support people in reconnecting with themselves and living with greater presence and authenticity.

Connect with Veronique:

https://yogawithveronique.com/

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What does it really mean to co-regulate a dysregulated nervous system?

In this episode of the Energy Medicine Podcast, we explore the powerful concept of holistic co-regulation — the practice of helping the nervous system return to safety, stability, and coherence through attuned presence and integrative tools.

If you work with trauma, chronic stress, autoimmune conditions, anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm, understanding co-regulation is no longer optional — it is foundational.

We also highlight Harmony’s newest book:

Holistic Co-regulation: Practitioner’s Guide to Working with Dysregulation

This book offers a grounded, trauma-informed framework for recognizing dysregulation patterns and guiding clients back toward nervous system safety using integrative methods that honor both physiology and energy.

• What co-regulation truly means in clinical and therapeutic settings

  
  

• Why nervous system safety must precede healing

  
  

• How chronic stress reshapes the central nervous system

  
  

• The difference between self-regulation and co-regulation

  
  

• Why dysregulation often underlies chronic illness and autoimmune patterns

  
  

• How light, sound, and vibration influence the CNS

  
  

• The role of frequency, rhythm, and entrainment in restoring coherence

  
  

• Why presence and safety are therapeutic technologies

  
  

Contact Harmony:

Website: https://awakenedtherapist.com/

Book: https://a.co/d/0fR0YpIT

Nervous system regulation card decks:

https://awakenedtherapist.com/nervous-system-regulation-cards/

Contact Dr. Mary:

Website: https://www.drmarysanders.com/

Discovery Call:

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What if your anxiety isn’t just stress… but adrenal signaling?

What if your thyroid imbalance is connected to suppressed truth?

What if your fatigue, brain fog, or emotional reactivity isn’t random — but part of a deeper neuroendocrine pattern?

In this powerful solocast episode, Dr. Mary explores the science and spirituality behind the chakra system and its direct relationship to the endocrine glands, nerve plexuses, and hormonal regulation.

Ancient traditions described energy centers along the spine.

Modern anatomy maps nerve plexuses and endocrine glands along the same axis.

Different language.

Same system.

In this episode, you’ll learn how your emotional experiences are translated into hormones. And how trauma, stress, and suppression can disrupt both energy flow and physiology.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• How endocrine glands produce hormones that directly shape emotional states

• Why stress is both a nervous system and hormonal event

• The relationship between chakras, spinal nerve plexuses, and endocrine glands

• How the Root Chakra influences adrenal function and survival responses

• The Sacral–reproductive connection and emotional imprinting

• Solar Plexus health and blood sugar regulation

• The Heart Chakra, immune function, and emotional coherence

• The Throat Chakra and thyroid regulation (and why suppressed truth matters)

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If this episode resonated with you and you’d like personalized support regulating your nervous system or clearing stored emotional stress energetically, you’re invited to schedule a Discovery Call or explore remote energetic healing sessions.