Scary Calm

In this gripping episode of Scary Calm, Lisa Lacy shares a raw and unfiltered story of her teenage escape—one that wasn’t just about running away from home, but from years of repressed anger, grief, and generational trauma. At 16, Lisa made the impulsive decision to leave everything behind, embarking on a journey with no plan, little money, and a shocking revelation about the boy she ran away with.

But this story isn’t just about escape—it’s a lesson in what happens when pain is buried instead of processed.

Lisa explores:

• The deep impact of unprocessed anger and trauma on teenagers.

• How carried generational guilt shapes emotional intelligence and decision-making.

• The real-life consequences of trauma responses like avoidance, self-sabotage, and toxic relationship patterns.

• Actionable strategies for healing, breaking cycles, and building emotional resilience.

Some details have been left out—to protect the guilty. But the truth remains: healing isn’t about escaping—it’s about facing what hurt you and choosing something better.

If you've ever felt like running was your only way out, this episode is for you. It’s time to stop running and start reclaiming.

At the core André is an inventor, somewhat of an anarchist (sorry, disruptor!), and a traveller. His belief in his inventions motivated him into entrepreneurship which funded travel and experiences almost beyond belief. When André sold his businesses, he continued his passion for traveling and absorbing foreign cultures - living and working in seven different countries, consulting for small businesses. In 2000 he went ‘back to school’ to earn a Ph.D. in Social Psychology with a focus on “Creativity in an Organizational Context”. In 2011 André published Embracing the New Era which examines creativity from a new perspective and explains many anomalies from why brainstorming doesn’t work to why creatives have a higher rate of psychological problems compared to others. André is now a life and executive/business coach and keynote speaker, lives in Reno and plays jazz flute, saxophone, piano and guitar, meditates and has a wonderful time with his grand kids.

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Dr. Stephanie Bacon is dedicated to making the world a better place: She is a teacher, mother, researcher, motivational speaker, breathwork facilitator, and active member of two international peace and mindfulness organizations.

At the heart of her work is a recognition of the magnificent power of humans to create, connect, and solve problems when they are fed, housed, and socially and emotionally well.

Her research contributes to a growing body of empirical evidence highlighting the importance of social and emotional skills in fostering health, happiness, and productivity. Stephanie’s work specifically focuses on how classroom teachers and teacher leaders promote or inhibit well-being in schools and their surrounding communities. She views teachers and teacher leaders as ripple makers, whose relational presence in the classroom has profound and far-reaching impacts.

Through her research and advocacy, Stephanie strives to create meaningful change in schools, communities, and the world. You can find her in almost all the places:

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Dillon's background is in business. He ran a door to door business in college that focused on an educational suite of resources. He sold, recruited, trained, and managed a team of 35 college students that did over $1M in business in 5 summers. He then became a transformational sales consultant for socially minded businesses in developing countries for 3 years, working with 15 clients in 12 countries in industries ranging from micro-finance to solar energy to sanitation. His last two business ventures have been scaling two online education companies past $10M and $15M a year, and in one of those companies he coaches new entrepreneur clients to make their first $10k, $100k, and $1M.

Dillon has written and published 9 books, two of them hitting best seller status on Amazon and 4 more being independently distributed and Kickstarted to over $35k in just 4 months time. His current venture is creating an interactive comic world for parents and young kids to create within and better understand themselves and the gifts they have to give to the world. He's a new dad of a 1 1/2 year old (his favorite job) and a husband to his college sweetheart. He recently moved back to his hometown and lives with his wife, child, and two dogs. Still an avid hockey player, boater, and lover of cartoons.

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Dr. Das was born in Calcutta in 1944 to a displaced couple from Bangladesh. The oldest among 6 siblings, grew up in a challenging situation. Throughout his youth, his family was involved in volunteering. Later, he graduated from R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in 1966. Then he set off for England for higher Surgical training from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Then via Toronto, Canada, and Melbourn, Australia. Finally settled in Jackson, Mississippi where he joined the University of Mississippi Medical Center faculty. He became Professor and Chief in 1987 and practiced and trained several Plastic Surgeons and Medical Students. He also carried out several basic and clinical research studies successfully and published them. He married her wife in 1991 while in Jackson,MS and is also a proud father of two daughters.

After leaving the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1998 he started his private practice in Jackson, MS. He is a distinguished Toastmaster. He joined Rotary International in 2014 and now he is an Asst. Dist. Gov. He does several voluntary programs in town, and in local Public Elementary Schools as well as abroad eg, in Guadalajara Mexico. He is a Smile Train Ambassador and spent one week in Nagercoil, South India in 2008, operating on cleft lip and palate infants. He retired 2 years ago and his main mantra is to help people any way he can.

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Flora Maria Schule has most recently has become known as the "Menopause Muse" from passionately supporting women with mood swings and low energy who have older children or empty nests with reigniting their passionate juicy sense of “self” from being in yet another “stage of life.” 💪💫

Flora has thrived thru many of her own scary and grief-filled transitions, and has successfully supported thousands of others in one-on-one healing sessions over the past 20 years in relationship resets or endings, career transitions, addiction and health challenges, resolving family conflicts, libido and self confidence issues, and life stage transitions. Flora retired from being an employment lawyer in 2004, but still brings the lawyer logic to her clients, along with advanced training in connective mediation, conscious breathing practices, Tantra, BodyTalk kinesiology, 12-step addiction recovery, reiki and alpha state meditations, and extensive training in transformational coaching including over 5 years leading large transformational workshops to over a hundred people at a time, until she retired to have a healthy baby at the age of 40, and then in 2009 she began training and certifying others in 6-month in-depth programs to be able to facilitate their own and others' life clearing sessions. Flora is also a published author contributor to the best-selling book “Succeeding Through Doubt, Fear and Crisis" (her chapter is "Awakening Thru Infidelity") and she loves officiating weddings, recommitment ceremonies, hands-on healing, and other celebrations of transitions in life.

Most importantly, she is happy and fulfilled in her life as a wife, mother, friend, and community member, deeply enjoying her shared life experiences.

Her mission statement is: "All people, alive and lit up, clear and living love -- boundaried and inviting the best from ourselves and those around us!" 💖

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To inquire about working with Flora, please contact her directly:

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In this episode of Scary Calm, host Lisa Lacy continues her raw and powerful journey in Nowhere to Run: Part 2. Lisa takes us back to her teenage years, a time when shame, fragility, and emotional immaturity shaped her world. From her first brush with love and rejection to a life-changing hospital visit, she unpacks the painful yet transformative moments that laid the foundation for her lifelong pursuit of healing. Whether you're on your own healing journey or simply curious about the power of vulnerability, this episode is a must-listen. Because sometimes, the only way to stop running is to lean into the discomfort and find your way back to yourself.

Dr. Danielle Griffin is a seasoned educator, coach, and certified yoga and hypnotherapy practitioner. With a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership, she's dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their full potential mentally, emotionally, and physically. Dr. Danielle brings a unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern science to their practice.

Danielle's wealth of knowledge and experience spans over a decade. She has taught in higher education, and completed rigorous training to become a certified yoga instructor, hypnotherapist, and NLP Practitioner. Studying under renowned hypnotist Paul McKenna further solidified her expertise in these areas.

Through her coaching, yoga classes, and hypnotherapy sessions, Danielle helps others overcome self-doubt, cultivate mindfulness, and unlock their true potential. Her passion for sharing her knowledge is evident in her new book, "Somatic Exercise Made Simple," which offers practical guidance on incorporating somatic exercises into daily life.

She empowers individuals to unlock their full potential and experience profound transformation. Through a holistic approach that integrates mindfulness practices, gentle movement, and cutting-edge therapeutic techniques, she guides clients to:

Heal Deeply: Address root causes of physical and emotional pain.

Transform Mindsets: Overcome limiting beliefs and negative patterns.

Optimize Well-being: Enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Her insights on personal growth, mindfulness, and holistic well-being can benefit a wide range of audiences, from entrepreneurs and professionals to students and health enthusiasts.

Somatic Exercise Made Simple (Book 1 EBook download link):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJSCVS8W

Somatic Exercise Made Simple Mastery Program (Book 2 E-book link):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR9N8C6C

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In this heartfelt episode of Scary Calm, host Lisa Lacey shares a deeply personal and harrowing story of instability and survival from her childhood. At just 12 years old, Lisa’s world was upended by violence, fear, and abrupt upheaval. After her stepfather survived a brutal attack, Lisa and her family fled Louisiana in a camper, leaving everything behind—including her treasured Barbie collection.

For years, Lisa believed they were running from a hit ordered by her own father—a haunting thought that shaped her adolescence. Only as an adult did she uncover the truth, realizing the ripple effects of her stepfather’s dangerous ties and the emotional toll of living with constant instability. From living in a KOA campground to navigating four middle schools and four high schools, Lisa reflects on how her childhood experiences left her emotionally stunted but also incredibly resilient.

Lisa also explores how instability in childhood affects us as adults, from emotional challenges to difficulties in forming relationships. She shares how cultivating emotional intelligence—through self-awareness, regulation, empathy, and communication—can help heal the chaos left behind by a turbulent past.

Join Lisa as she recounts her journey of survival, resilience, and healing, offering a compassionate perspective on the profound impact of childhood instability. This is part one of her story, with more to come in next week’s episode.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains mentions of violence and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

Tune in to be inspired by Lisa’s incredible strength and the hope she’s found along the way.

I grew up in the NY/NJ area as the oldest of the three children in my household, and experienced years of violent trauma as a child. Over the course of my life, I’ve since successfully overcome other forms of trauma (marital, medical, financial, and emotional) to arrive at this point.

My greatest accomplishment is having raised 3 beautiful, kind, confident and successful children into adulthood despite my past hurts. I’ve been blessed with a beautiful daughter-in-love, 2 precious grandsons and 3 adopted mixed breeds dogs. Out of gratitude, I am now committed to helping other women and mothers heal and thrive with intention & confidence!

Having lived for 20+ years in San Antonio, Texas, in 2020 (after fighting for my life during the height of the pandemic), I bravely chose to leave Texas and relocate to the DC/MD/VA area, where I now reside in PG County, Maryland.

Determined to overcome my own obstacles, I have evolved to live my most authentic and fulfilling life. Out of gratitude, I chose to follow a path to help others EVOLVE as well (and even got a tattoo to prove it). I know for certain that as you do the work to heal from past hurts and trauma, BREAK FREE from autopilot, and LIVE INTENTIONALLY, everyone can EVOLVE to having the UNSHAKEABLE CONFIDENCE to create the life they truly want!