In this episode of Scary Calm, Lisa sits down with Del Smith—a woman who has faced and overcome childhood trauma, marital struggles, medical challenges, financial hardships, and emotional battles. Despite it all, Del has not only survived but thrived, raising three incredible children and now dedicating her life to helping other women heal and step into their power.

Del shares her philosophy of ruthless intentionality—the practice of consciously choosing every action, every decision, and every path forward to break free from autopilot living. She opens up about how unhealed trauma keeps us stuck, how small intentional shifts can lead to massive transformation, and why making time for yourself (even just five minutes a day) is a revolutionary act of self-care.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by past hurts or struggled to take control of your own story, this episode will inspire you to reclaim your life with clarity, courage, and purpose. Because the life of your dreams isn’t out of reach—it’s waiting for you to step into it. And yes, sometimes, you have to do it scared.

In this episode of Scary Calm with Lisa Lacy, Lisa sits down with Sherry Canino—a holistic trauma healer, author, and fierce advocate for survivors of narcissistic abuse. Together, they dive into the complex journey of breaking free from toxic cycles, rebuilding a sense of self, and embracing the power of community in the healing process.

Sherry shares her insights on how art therapy can unlock deep emotional wounds, why retreats provide a sacred space for transformation, and how connection with others can be the key to reclaiming your life. They discuss the raw realities of leaving an abusive relationship, the emotional rollercoaster of detaching from trauma bonds, and the deep, sometimes terrifying peace that follows.

If you’re searching for a space where your pain is understood, your healing is honored, and your strength is celebrated—you’ve found it. Because sometimes, the calm after the storm is the scariest part—but you don’t have to face it alone.

In this soul-baring episode of Scary Calm, Lisa Lacy pulls back the curtain on a haunting reality few discuss—night terrors as a symptom of Complex PTSD. From waking at 3 a.m. in silent panic to the long shadow of trauma stored in the nervous system, Lisa explores how sleep can become both battleground and portal.

With raw vulnerability and grounded wisdom, she shares her personal experience of surviving childhood trauma, addiction, and the long road of recovery—where even rest must be relearned.

But this episode isn’t just about pain. It’s about possibility.
Through a trauma-informed lens, Lisa reveals how dreaming—yes, even the nightmares—can serve as a sacred tool for subconscious healing, emotional integration, and soul retrieval.

Whether you’ve lived through sleepless nights or love someone who has, this is an invitation to meet the darkness with compassion—and to remember: the veil may be thin, but you are not alone.

For those who walk the path of healing, even in their sleep—this one’s for you.

In this episode of Scary Calm, host Lisa Lacy sits down with wellness educator, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Janelle Cook. As the creator of the Simple Health Test Method, Janelle has dedicated her career to cutting through the confusion of modern health trends, empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being. With decades of experience in clinical nutrition, herbalism, energy work, and holistic health, she shares insights on how to decode your body's signals, identify root causes of health issues, and build a wellness practice.

From personal healing journeys to lost knowledge in self-healing, this episode explores why true wellness starts from within. Tune in to discover how Janelle’s techniques can help you simplify your approach to health and start living with clarity and confidence. Plus, learn how to get her book Wellness is Your Business and take the first steps in reclaiming your health.

What if your body became both your battleground and your teacher?

In this raw and soul-stirring episode of Scary Calm, Lisa Lacy opens up about living with a rare blood disorder, surviving eight pulmonary embolisms, and navigating life with chronic illness, trauma, and mental health challenges. Through poetic storytelling and grounded emotional intelligence tools, Lisa offers not just her truth—but a lifeline for anyone walking through physical pain, fear, and uncertainty.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use emotional intelligence to regulate fear and anxiety during chronic health flare-ups

• Reframe pain into purpose using compassion and assertive boundaries

• Cultivate presence and power—even when your energy is limited

This isn’t just about illness. It’s about life. It’s about facing mortality and choosing to live with intention, clarity, and grace.

If you're battling fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autoimmune conditions, or rare diseases—or if you simply need a reminder of your own strength—this episode is your permission to slow down, breathe deep, and remember: the work doesn’t stop... it deepens.

How can mothers and teens rebuild trust and heal from past trauma? In this deeply moving episode of Scary Calm, host Lisa Lacy sits down with Shelly Judd, an NLP practitioner, communication expert, and coach specializing in helping moms reconnect with their traumatized teens.

Shelly shares her personal journey of overcoming a toxic marriage, navigating the struggles of parenting through trauma, and ultimately mending the fractured bond with her daughters. Using neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), subconscious reprogramming, and emotional release techniques, she teaches parents and teens how to let go of limiting beliefs, release guilt, and step into their authentic selves with confidence and love.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The power of NLP and subconscious reprogramming in healing trauma

• How to release mom guilt and break free from shame

• A transformative forgiveness exercise to heal past wounds

• How to shift your perspective on trauma to reclaim your power

• Why healing yourself first is the key to helping your teen thrive

If you’re a mother struggling to connect with your teen or someone who wants to break free from generational trauma, this episode is packed with practical tools, mindset shifts, and deep emotional healing practices.

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Scary Calm, Lisa Lacy takes you on a raw and transformative journey through her own experiences of betrayal, trauma, and resilience. From childhood wounds to the harsh lessons learned on the martial arts mat, Lisa shares the moments that could have made her hate men—but didn’t.

Instead, she uncovers a profound truth: men carry wounds, too. Through emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and healing work, we can break generational cycles of pain—together.

This episode isn’t just about trauma; it’s about hope. It’s about turning wounds into wisdom and reclaiming power without bitterness. If you’re ready to explore the path to healing, no matter where you come from, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Why do we keep reaching for food when what we’re really craving is something deeper? In this episode of Scary Calm, Lisa Lacy sits down with Katy Landis, a transformational nutrition and mindset coach, motivational speaker, and author of the Amazon bestseller Losing Weight is an Inside Job: How to Forget Food and Focus on You.

Katy shares her powerful journey of overcoming emotional eating, shedding 70 pounds—not through restrictive dieting, but by healing the deeper wounds that kept her stuck in self-sabotage. Her work goes beyond food, helping people break free from the stress-eat-regret cycle by addressing the real root causes: shame, trauma, and the belief that they are not enough.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why weight struggles have nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with pain

• The emotional roots of overeating and how to heal them

• How food becomes a coping mechanism for unprocessed trauma

• Why saying no is one of the most powerful tools for self-healing

• How self-awareness and small daily shifts can lead to lasting transformation

Katy’s message is clear: true freedom from emotional eating starts from within. If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of using food for comfort, this episode is for you.

When you're forced to grow up too fast, the wounds often go unseen — but their impact is lifelong. In this episode, Lisa Lacy shares a powerful personal story of betrayal trauma, abandonment, grooming, and survival that began at sixteen and rippled into every aspect of her adulthood.

From being kicked out after a best friend's betrayal, to living with older adults as a teen, to navigating toxic relationships and working full time just to survive — this episode pulls back the curtain on the hidden cost of early independence.

Lisa opens up about why getting a high school diploma (not a GED) became a symbol of reclaiming her power, and how trauma can shape our decision-making, emotional regulation, and relationships long after the storm has passed.

This story is for the cycle breakers, the silently strong, and the ones who’ve ever wondered if they’re too much — or not enough.

What happens when survival feels like a burden instead of a gift? In this deeply moving episode of Scary Calm, Lisa Lacy sits down with Neila Ramsingh, a certified life coach, suicide survivor, and author of Unleash: Discover Your True Desire and Become the Happiest Person You Know.

Neila shares her powerful story of overcoming childhood trauma, suicidal struggles, and cultural stigmas that kept her pain buried for years. Born into poverty in Guyana, assaulted at a young age, and forced to leave school due to financial hardship, Neila’s life seemed destined for suffering. Yet, through resilience, self-education, and an unshakable will to break generational cycles, she transformed her pain into purpose.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why surviving suicide left Neila questioning why she was still here

• The cultural barriers that silence trauma survivors and how to break them

• The power of forgiveness—not for them, but for you

• How to heal from trauma without reliving it

• The role of coaching in moving forward beyond therapy

This is not just a conversation—it’s a call to empowerment for anyone struggling with self-worth, generational wounds, or the feeling that their voice has been stolen. Neila’s mission is simple: to help others find their reason to live.

“I survived suicide for a reason, and now my purpose is to help others find theirs.”