Finding Strength After Trauma with Naseem Rochette

In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, I’m joined by Naseem Rochette, author of The Unexpected Benefits of Being Runover. Naseem shares her powerful journey of surviving being run over three times and how this life-altering trauma became a catalyst for reclaiming her voice and rewriting her story.

Together, we explore:

1. How to embrace resilience and celebrate your “Unbreakable Day”
2. The unexpected lessons that can emerge from trauma
3. Practical ways to support loved ones as they navigate recovery and healing

Naseem’s story is a testament to the unshakable strength of the human spirit and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, we can find purpose, healing, and growth.

Learn more about Naseem and her book: naseemrochette.com

Tune in now for a conversation filled with courage, hope, and inspiration.

#TraumaRecovery #Resilience #UnbreakableDay #NormalizeTheConversation #HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness

In this powerful episode of Normalize The Conversation, host Francesca Reicherter sits down with Dr. Michelle Sherman, licensed clinical psychologist, and her mother, DeAnne Sherman, to explore what it's really like growing up with a parent who has a mental illness or trauma history. Together, they share insights from their book, I'm Not Alone: A Teen's Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has a Mental Illness or History of Trauma.

This episode offers real-life strategies for teens, including how to:

(1) Recognize and name complex emotions

(2) Set healthy boundaries and practice self-care

(3) Find support and break the silence in their families

Whether you’re a teen, parent, educator, or mental health professional, this conversation will leave you with tools, hope, and a better understanding of how to support youth affected by mental illness in the home.

Listen now and empower the next generation to heal, grow, and speak up.

Learn more about the book: seedsofhopebooks.com

Finding Healing Through Spirituality with Dr. Makeba Morgan Hill

In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, we explore how spirituality can be a transformative tool for healing and emotional wellness. Dr. Makeba Morgan Hill — intuitive personal strategist, spiritual coach, author, and founder of Dr. Makeba & Friends — shares practical ways to reconnect with your inner light and divine purpose.

From the power of meditation to asking for guidance and staying open to answers, Dr. Makeba offers wisdom on how to:

✨ Find peace in the midst of challenges

✨ Trust the journey of life, even when it feels uncertain

✨ Take intentional action toward emotional and spiritual wellness

Whether you’re beginning your spiritual journey or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation will inspire you to embrace spirituality as a guiding force for healing, resilience, and self-discovery.

Learn more about Dr. Makeba:

🔗 LinkedIn: Dr. Makeba Morgan Hill

🌐 Website: drmakeba4love.com

🎧 Tune in now and discover how spirituality can help you heal, grow, and live with greater intention.

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Struggling to access mental health care? You’re not alone—and help is closer than you think.

In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, psychologist and holistic healthcare expert Dr. Mala C. Malgeri shares how Recovery.com is breaking down barriers to therapy and making support more accessible than ever.

We discuss:✅ Common obstacles to getting mental health care—and how to overcome them✅ How to use Recovery.com to find the right therapist for your needs✅ The power of advocating for yourself in your healing journey✅ What holistic care really means—and why it matters in recovery

Dr. Mala, Chief Clinical Officer at Recovery.com and Founder of The Synergy Center, brings a refreshing and empowering perspective on what accessible, personalized mental health care can look like.

🎧 Tune in now and take the first step toward the support you deserve.

#NormalizeTheConversation #MentalHealthPodcast #AccessibleTherapy #RecoveryDotCom #DrMalaMalgeri #MentalHealthCare #TherapyAccess #HolisticHealing #HealingJourney #AdvocateForYourself

Website: https://recovery.com/

What if your struggle with food isn’t about willpower—but about unhealed pain?

In this raw and powerful episode of Normalize The Conversation, trauma-informed coach and Out of the Cave founder Lisa Schlosberg, LMSW, shares her personal journey from childhood obesity to extreme dieting—and how she finally broke free from diet culture for good.

We explore:✅ The toxic truth behind diet culture and emotional eating✅ How restriction and obsession with weight keep us stuck✅ Why lasting healing is about compassion, not control✅ How to build a peaceful relationship with food, body image, and self

This is not another weight loss story. It’s a conversation about freedom.

🎧 Listen now and start unlearning what diet culture taught you to believe about yourself.

#NormalizeTheConversation #DietCultureRecovery #LisaSchlosberg #EmotionalEating #BodyImageHealing #FoodFreedom #MentalHealthPodcast #AntiDietCulture #WeightStigma #HealingJourney

Website: https://www.outofthecave.health/

Is it just worry—or something more?

In this insightful episode of Normalize The Conversation, licensed psychologist and author Dr. Terri Bacow breaks down the difference between everyday worry and clinical anxiety—and how to tell when your thoughts are working against you.

Drawing from her guided journal, Goodbye, Anxiety, Dr. Bacow shares practical tools to:

✅ Recognize common thinking traps that fuel anxiety

✅ Reframe anxious thoughts in real time

✅ Build simple, evidence-based habits to reduce stress

✅ Shift your mindset from spiraling to steady

Whether you’re stuck in your head or simply trying to stay grounded, this episode offers clear, compassionate strategies to take your power back.

🎧 Tune in now to start calming your mind—one thought at a time.

#NormalizeTheConversation #AnxietyHelp #DrTerriBacow #GoodbyeAnxiety #ThinkingTraps #MentalHealthPodcast #WorryVsAnxiety #CognitiveReframing #GuidedJournal #MentalHealthTools

Website: https://www.drterribacow.com/Book: https://amzn.to/4ln217h

Struggling with brain fog, low energy, or emotional overwhelm? Your lymphatic system might be the missing link.

In this eye-opening episode of Normalize The Conversation, Brazilian wellness expert and Detox by Rebecca founder Rebecca Faria reveals how the lymphatic system plays a crucial role in mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being.

We explore:✅ The science behind lymphatic drainage and detox✅ How stagnation in the body can affect your mood and focus✅ Natural ways to reduce inflammation, release toxins, and feel more energized✅ The connection between physical and emotional detoxification

You’ve heard of detoxing your body—now it’s time to detox your mind.

🎧 Listen now to learn how better flow in your body can mean better peace in your mind.

#NormalizeTheConversation #MentalClarity #LymphaticDrainage #DetoxByRebecca #RebeccaFaria #WellnessPodcast #EmotionalDetox #BrainFogRelief #MindBodyConnection #MentalHealthTools

Website: https://detoxbyrebecca.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detoxbyrebecca/

Always the responsible one? The strong one? The one who “should” have it all together?

In this validating episode of Normalize The Conversation, licensed psychotherapist Kathryn Lee explores the emotional weight of being the eldest daughter—and how the “should be” mentality often leads to anxiety, burnout, and disconnection from your true self.

We dive into:✅ The silent pressures eldest daughters carry in families✅ How over-responsibility and perfectionism impact mental health✅ What it means to listen to your body and break generational patterns✅ Practical steps to let go of who you were told to be—and become who you are

Whether you’re the eldest daughter or someone healing from over-functioning, this episode offers insight, compassion, and permission to finally put yourself first.

🎧 Listen now and start rewriting your story—on your own terms.

#NormalizeTheConversation #EldestDaughterSyndrome #KathrynLeeTherapy #MentalHealthPodcast #BreakingGenerationalCycles #BurnoutRecovery #AnxietyAwareness #FamilyRoles #ShouldBeMentality #HealingJourney

Website: https://www.kathrynleetherapy.com/workwithusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatwithkat_/

Rethinking Mental Health Care: Why Recovery Should Be the Goal

In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, licensed clinical psychologist and mental health advocate Dr. David Susman challenges the traditional psychiatric model and makes a compelling case for recovery-focused care.

Discover how:✅ Peer support and empowerment play a vital role in healing✅ A person-centered approach transforms mental health outcomes✅ The current system needs to evolve to support long-term recovery

Dr. Susman shares his expert insights from his work in behavioral health leadership and mental health advocacy, offering hope and a clear path forward for patients, providers, and communities.

🎧 Listen now to learn why recovery—not just symptom management—is the future of mental health care.

#NormalizeTheConversation #MentalHealthRecovery #DrDavidSusman #RecoveryFocusedCare #PeerSupport #PersonCenteredCare #MentalHealthAdvocacy #HealingJourney

Website: davidsusman.com

Ready to stop overthinking and start living from your heart?

In this transformative episode of Normalize The Conversation, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and meditation expert Elizabeth Winkler, LMFT guides us on a journey from head to heart.

Learn how small shifts in language—like swapping “but” for “and” or “should” for “I want”—can change your mindset and open the door to presence and peace. Plus, Elizabeth leads a calming meditation to help you reconnect with the present moment and your inner self.

Whether you struggle with rumination or simply want to cultivate more mindfulness, this episode offers practical tools and heartfelt wisdom to help you live more fully and authentically.

🎧 Listen now and start shifting from thinking about life to truly being in it.

#NormalizeTheConversation #MindfulnessPodcast #ElizabethWinkler #HeartMindHealing #MeditationGuide #MentalHealthPodcast #Presence #SelfCompassion #MindsetShift #HealingJourney

Website: https://www.elizabethwinkler.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewinklertherapy/