Katie is a speaker and coach determined to bring a light to the world through sharing her story. She has struggled with mental health issues and suicidal ideologies only to Show Up For Herself and become the light she was meant to be.  By digging into the core of her wounds and doing the work required to help herself become more authentic and not live the dual life of despair and survival mode. She is now thriving living in her passions.

Elena is an author, speaker, and community leader with a heart to help at least one person every day. After losing her husband on Christmas Eve, she created a movement with the Christmas Widow and Broken Stronger, the title of her book. We can all learn to tap into our strengths to get out of the darkness.  Hear part of Elena's story on this episode, what she endured and how she is blossoming now in the as the Phenomenal Woman is Born. 

After surviving a horrific car accident 10 years ago, Marjorie Aunos is now thriving and telling her story of how she has used her healing experiences as learning lessons not only for herself but for her son. The love for her son has kept her alive and her love of learning has allowed her to thrive.

What are some character strengths you have that have pulled you out of your darkest places?

Baya Salmon-Hawk, founder of Body Magic, shows how EFT tapping can change your thought process to help you get out of that negative self talk or to enhance our positive thinking about any topic of your life in.

A self soothing technique practice for decades has helped her,  a previous psychotherapist, lose over 100 pounds by changing her relationship with food and her body image.

Catherine is world renowned photographer and artist featured in National Geographic and has been mentored by author of The Four Agreements, Miguel Ruiz.  She has shared in this episode some dark times of her past and current struggles but has used art and photography to help excavate herself from those pits of despair. From addict to artist, Catherine is a great example of how one can pivot their life 180 degrees to offer hope for themselves and others of a way onward and upward in enjoying life. 

Martha shares some stories of growing up as young woman in a Japanese household followed by being a in an abusive marriage.  She was an ultra successful makeup artist who changed her career to help others release their expectations of perfection and still maintain a level of confidence that ultimately allows a more productive and passion driven life.  You may think you are alone in your struggles but everyone has a story and as Martha states, "your story is your super power."

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After the loss of a child, Craig swore an oath to his son.  His loss would not go in vain, " each person has One Shot at life, so what do you to lose?"  Craig has been on his own since he was 15 and has built several businesses, but it wasn't until he and his wife had the devastating loss of a child that turned things around and lead him on his path of where he is now and what he is doing to help others gain the life they desire. 

Jane Epstein shares her story of how she has dealt with and is in the healing process after experiencing sibling sexual abuse. Part of her healing has been to create a space for resources for those who share similar stories. Her Facebook page Complicated Courage along with many other resources has allowed not only her to heal but many others as well, even those who are not yet ready to share their story. 

 Have you ever heard of the "red riding hood" theory or betrayal blindness?  This episode delves into "betrayal trauma," what is it, how do we heal from it? What is your body's physical response to betrayal? Betrayal trauma healing only starts when you are willing to accept what has happened and wanting to work through the pain which is not a pretty picture and many do not want to unveil, but what are the benefits of this? Coach Jay shares his story of childhood trauma and how he pivoted his own story to do better in his life through his actions to receive a better life and determination to continue working on himself to help others. 

Have you ever been given a diagnosis where you were told that what you were feeling was "normal"? Did you accept that and agree or did you reject that notion and redefine what your normal was? What if what you expected from life and how you felt, mentally, physically, and spiritually was much more than what the crowd was accustomed to?  Listen in as Natalie shares her journey through overcoming illness to be able to offer options to those who want more.