Ever wonder how deep wounds can lead to profound healing? Dive into this conversation with Amanda Hart, a holistic health coach, fitness trainer, and nutritionist, as she shares her journey from a chaotic childhood overshadowed by family instability and substance abuse to becoming a beacon of health and emotional well-being.

Key Points Discussed:

- Exploring Amanda's early life struggles and her coping mechanisms through sports and writing.

- A holistic approach to health that integrates mental health, physical fitness, and nutrition.

- Methods for establishing boundaries and the path to forgiving toxic family relations.

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In this episode we welcome Jaclyn Borgia, an experienced therapist known as The Sassy Shrink, who specializes in helping women overcome anxiety, build self-esteem, and navigate the complexities of grief and loss. With a decade of practice, Jaclyn brings both humor and deep insight into the healing process, emphasizing the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship.

What You'll Learn:

- Exploring Attachment Styles: Learn about different attachment styles and how they affect relationships and self-image.

- The Role of Therapy in Healing: Discover the transformative power of therapy in creating safe spaces and fostering trust.

- Strategies for Forgiveness and Peace

Tune in for a compelling discussion filled with personal stories and professional advice that can help guide you toward emotional wellness and stronger relationships.

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In this episode, we explore the transformative power of forgiveness with Katharine Giovanni, an accomplished author and advisor. Katharine shares her unique approach, offering practical advice and an actionable system that helps individuals release their anger and find peace.

Three Key Learnings:

- Step-by-Step Forgiveness: Learn a practical system to approach and manage forgiveness.

- Effects of Anger: Understand how anger impacts your body and mind.

- Empowerment through Forgiveness: Discover how forgiving can enhance personal freedom and peace.

If this episode inspired you, consider starting your own forgiveness journey tonight. Think about small acts of forgiveness you can practice daily.

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In today's episode, we are joined by the insightful Denise G. Lee. Denise and she brings a wealth of experience as a life coach specializing in trauma and addiction recovery.

Highlights from the episode:

- Trauma’s Impact: Explore how trauma influences behavior and relationships, with a focus on self-awareness and breaking destructive cycles.

- Healing Strategies: Denise provides actionable advice to help listeners shorten their suffering and empower their healing journey.

- Science of Trauma: Learn about the role of mirror neurons and other scientific insights into behavioral responses to trauma.

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In this enlightening session, Dr. Mark Hicks, a renowned relationship specialist, author, and counselor, dives into the complexities of love and relationships. Drawing from his personal experiences and professional insights, Dr. Hicks shares his wisdom on the five critical components of love, essential for cultivating healthy relationships, especially for those emerging from dysfunctional backgrounds.

In This Episode, You'll Learn About:

- The Five Components of Love.

- Self-Love and Recovery.

- Overcoming Relationship Challenges.

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🌟Lisa’s Women’s Childhood Abuse Healing Workshop begins January 16.

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🌟 New YouTube series: Experts Explaining Trauma coming soon.

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In this episode, we delve into effective goal-setting for 2025, focusing on practical and seasonal objectives. Join hosts Lisa Tickel and Austra Putnina as they discuss methods for clarifying annual goals and the advantages of structuring them around the seasons. Tune in for insights on making the year ahead both productive and manageable.

In This Episode, We Explore:

- The effectiveness of 'seasonal focus' in maintaining clarity and momentum in both personal and professional spheres.

- Practical strategies for managing intense work and personal care periods, including incorporating practices like cold exposure.

- Experiences and insights on how the concept of a '12-week year' can transform traditional goal setting, making it more manageable and focused.

Exciting Announcements:

🌟Lisa’s Women’s Childhood Abuse Healing Workshop begins March 6.

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Welcome to Season 2 of Healing and Growing Hand in Hand!

In this episode, we dive into creating meaningful resolutions and actionable goals for 2025. We share personal insights, practical tools, and exciting updates to kickstart your year with purpose and intention.

What We Cover:

- The difference between resolutions and goals—and why you need both.

- Tips for breaking down big dreams into small, achievable steps.

- How to recover from setbacks and stay flexible in your approach.

- The role of seasons in focusing on personal growth and healing.

Exciting Announcements:

🌟Lisa’s Women’s Childhood Abuse Healing Workshop begins January 16.

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🌟 New YouTube series: Experts Explaining Trauma coming soon.

Key Takeaways:

- Resolutions set the vision; goals create the roadmap.

- Start small, track progress, and celebrate wins along the way.

- Growth happens when you embrace flexibility and self-awareness.

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Join us as we close out Season One, diving into the journey of creating a safe, supportive space for listeners healing from trauma. In this wrap-up, Lisa reflects on her favorite guest moments, the courage it takes to hold space for stories of resilience, and the powerful lessons learned about empathy, identity, and understanding trauma.

In This Episode:

- Behind the Scenes: Discover what it really takes to produce a podcast centered on healing and trauma recovery.

- Favorite Moments & Guests: Lisa shares unforgettable guest stories that have left a lasting impact.

- Lessons in Healing: Explore how understanding trauma can reshape self-compassion and how these realizations can bring a transformative sense of empowerment.

- Creating Safe Spaces: Lisa’s insights into building a safe environment for honest and vulnerable storytelling.

- Season Highlights: A recap of Season One’s core themes, from personal growth to resilience.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome & Season Recap

5:20 - Building the Podcast: Behind the Scenes

12:45 - Powerful Guest Stories & Key Lessons

25:30 - Lisa’s Personal Growth Through Podcasting

37:55 - Plans for Season Two

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Stay tuned for Season Two in 2025, where we’ll dive even deeper into trauma education, healing stories, and expert insights.

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In this episode of Healing and Growing Hand in Hand, Marcy shares her inspiring journey from a childhood marked by medical challenges and bullying to finding peace, resilience, and self-acceptance. Born with a cleft palate, Marcy underwent numerous surgeries that led to years of bullying, self-doubt, and eventually struggles with addiction and chronic illness. However, Marcy’s story is one of transformation. Join us as she reveals how she overcame adversity, healed from trauma, and now lives a life filled with purpose and contentment.

Timestamps:

00:01 – Marcy’s early life and challenges with cleft palate surgeries

05:00 – Coping with trauma, bullying, and self-identity struggles

09:50 – Finding recovery and the beginnings of self-healing

14:20 – The impact of autoimmune diseases and navigating holistic healing

20:00 – Embracing self-acceptance and breaking cycles of trauma

35:00 – Steps to achieving inner peace and lifelong resilience

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Recommended Reads: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Healing Tools: Naturopathic Care Resources

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In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Ginty, the founder of My Moody Monster and a mental health advocate. Jennifer shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma and living with Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and Major Depressive Disorder. From her experiences in the legal system to her path to emotional recovery, Jennifer provides valuable insights and tools for listeners who may be dealing with their own trauma.

Episode Highlights:

- Understanding the Long-term Effects of Childhood Trauma: Jennifer discusses how her childhood abuse led to CPTSD and depression and the challenges of navigating the court system.

- What is Complex PTSD (CPTSD)?: Learn about CPTSD, its symptoms, and how it differs from other forms of PTSD.

- Healing through Therapy: Jennifer shares how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) helped her rewire her trauma-affected brain.

- The Creation of My Moody Monster: Jennifer's unique therapeutic plush toy, Moody, helps children express their emotions in a safe way, especially those dealing with trauma or autism. Moody offers a way for families to communicate about emotions in a healthy and constructive manner.

- Breaking Free from Toxic Shame: we discuss the concept of toxic shame, how it affects trauma survivors, and how to overcome it.

Key Takeaways:

- Subsequent Trauma: Trauma doesn’t end when the abuser leaves. Jennifer explains the secondary trauma that comes with reliving abuse in legal settings and how that can impact healing.

- The Importance of Therapy: Seeking the right therapist and using methods like DBT and EMDR can be life-changing for trauma survivors. Learn how Jennifer found the right professional to guide her healing journey.

- Using Tools like My Moody Monster: Jennifer discusses how her plush toy helps children—and even adults—express and manage their emotions through tactile interaction, creating a path to healthier emotional expression.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Meet Jennifer Ginty

05:00 – Complex PTSD & Major Depressive Disorder

12:15 – EMDR and DBT therapy for healing

16:30 – The birth of My Moody Monster and its impact on families

24:45 – Dealing with toxic shame and finding self-acceptance

35:00 – Jennifer's mission

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