Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior.  She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU). 

She specializes in treating clients with chronic health conditions  (aka spoonies and medical refugees) and trauma (including medical trauma). 

Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his Master’s thesis on a survey of oncologists about smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients.

His undergraduate thesis at New College of Florida was a 25-year follow-up to the classic Good Friday Experiment, which evaluated the potential of psychedelic drugs to catalyze religious experiences. He also conducted a thirty-four year follow-up study to Timothy Leary’s Concord Prison Experiment. Rick studied with Dr. Stanislav Grof and was among the first to be certified as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner.

His professional goal is to help develop legal contexts for the beneficial uses of psychedelics and marijuana, primarily as prescription medicines but also for personal growth for otherwise healthy people, and eventually to become a legally licensed psychedelic therapist. He founded MAPS in 1986, and currently resides in Boston with his wife and puppy, with three empty rooms from his children who have all graduated college and begun their life journeys. Learn more about Rick by listening to his Origin Story, watching his TED Talk, and watching his SSDP talk about lessons for political activism from a series of his psychedelic experiences.

 
In This Episode

• Christina’s website
• Neural Retraining information
• Constructed Awareness
• Rick’s Instagram
• MAPS Website

You can learn more about what I do here:

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From FBI to Midlife Health - Crack the Code with Emotional Eating with Holly Bertone.

Holly Bertone is a former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence turned Certified Holistic Health Coach. She helps women in midlife break free from emotional eating, ditch diet culture, and prioritize their health, so their high-achievement lifestyle no longer clashes with unwanted weight gain. 

Holly spent 20 years in Project Management consulting and federal government service. After her own experience of breast cancer, healing herself from an autoimmune disease, and creating a no-conflict divorce, she learned there’s more to life than burning the candle at both ends and living according to everyone else’s agenda.

Holly is also a Keynote Speaker and Host of Your Midlife Comeback Story Podcast. She’s spoken on stages at MIT and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), along with TV features including the Dr. Nandi Show and CBS.

In This Episode

• Holly’s website 
• Holly's Instagram 

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Jenny Hughes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD. As the founder of  The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective, Jenny helps trauma therapists be human again as they learn how to manage vicarious trauma and enhance vicarious resilience together. Clinically, she practices Brainspotting, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Jenny is the author of The PTSD Recovery Workbook and Triggers to Glimmers: A Vicarious Resilience Journal and Workbook.

Cesilia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Brainspotting Consultant and Trainer. She was recently named the first Bilingual (Spanish) Latinx Brainspotting Trainer in the USA. She hosts and facilitates a quarterly free Brainspotting support group for bilingual clinicians nationwide. Her clinical specialties include working with trauma, performance, kids, group therapy, and the Latinx community. In addition to Brainspotting, Cesilia's trainings include IFS, EMDR, and Theraplay. As a private practice clinician, she offers bilingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural psychotherapy and consultation. 

In This Episode

• Learn more about Cesilia at growingmindfulpsychotherapy.com
• Learn more about Jenny and BRAVE at braveproviders.com

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Audrey is a somatic practitioner and bodyworker specializing in helping Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) heal from trauma and chronic stress. Drawing from her own experiences as an HSP, Audrey understands the unique challenges of navigating the world with heightened sensitivity.

With over 15 years of experience in body-based practices, she began her journey as a Restorative Yoga teacher, which eventually led her to become a practitioner of Transforming Touch® for developmental trauma, a licensed massage therapist, and now a student in her advanced year of the Somatic Experiencing® training.

Audrey’s trauma-informed approach supports clients in regulating their nervous systems, reconnecting with their bodies, and building resilience, helping them feel more grounded and at ease in their daily lives.

In This Episode

• Audrey’s website
• Audrey on Youtube
• Audrey on Instagram

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Donna and her guests, John and Riss, share their experience and process of writing in community with survivors of sexual trauma just as they do in the Time To Tell online writing circles. 

Riss Myung is a Traditional Chinese Medicine apprentice and Mind-Body Coach for survivors desiring to overcome perfectionism, people-pleasing, and other patterns ingrained in their nervous system. As founder of Rewrite with Riss, Riss hosts online generative writing circles to build community and create a platform for writers to be published. 

John P is a corporate executive who has survived trouble and now teaches yoga in prisons, writes poetry and composes music.

In This Episode

• www.timetotell.org
• @timetotellproject on Instagram
• @timetotellproject on Tik Tok
• Riss: @rewritewithriss on Instagram

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Shelly Lefkoe is the founder of the Lefkoe Institute, a transformational personal growth organization that has helped over 150,000 people worldwide eliminate the limiting beliefs that hold them back in life, love, and business. Shelly is also a bestselling author of "Hitting the Wall: Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business and Your Life" and an internationally recognized speaker and workshop leader.

For over 35 years, Shelly has worked with individuals struggling with deep-seated behaviors and emotional challenges, from procrastination to fear of public speaking to relationship conflicts. Her proven methods, validated by independent research at the University of Arizona, create lasting transformations in just hours. Her programs and expertise have been featured in Forbes, The Today Show, and The New York Times.

In This Episode

• Shelly’s website
• https://www.instagram.com/shellylefkoe/
• https://www.youtube.com/user/mortylefkoe
• https://www.facebook.com/shelly.lefkoe
• https://www.facebook.com/LefkoeInstitute

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In this episode, guest host Brooke Bralove interviews Brynn Rangel about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).  They discuss the mechanisms behind ART, its unique benefits compared to other trauma treatments like EMDR, how it can address mindset issues, chronic stress, and pain management, as well the joy of practicing this therapy.

Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner, and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator.  Brooke specializes in treating adults, couples, and groups with anxiety, trauma, and sexual and relationship challenges.  Brooke helps women of all ages let go of perfectionism and move toward greater authenticity, joy, pleasure, and connection.  Brooke’s new passion is Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a brief treatment modality using bilateral eye movements to provide lasting relief and healing to patients with PTSD, trauma, phobias, anxiety, and depression.  She has maintained a private practice in Bethesda, Maryland for 21 years.

Brynn Rangel, MBA, BCBA, LBA, is a Licensed and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Trauma Resolution Specialist, and Coach with over 20 years of experience.  She offers virtual healing across all 50 states, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and more.  As an Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) practitioner, Brynn also utilizes The Cortina Method (TCM) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients overcome challenges and achieve transformation.  Her approach combines trauma resolution with personalized coaching for both children and adults.

In This Episode

• www.acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com
• www.brookebralove.com
• IG: @brookebralovepsychotherapy
• FB:@brookebralovepsychotherapy
• TikTok: @bbralovepsychotherapy

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Timothy Royer, Psy.D, is a clinical neuropsychologist and Amy L Royer, RN, is a registered nurse. Together they are founders of Royer Neuroscience and Dr. Royer is cofounder of Inner Armor, and they both have dedicated over 35 years to helping individuals reach their potential. 

With a deep passion for understanding the human body Tim and Amy believe that we are all “fearfully and wonderfully made“ and their work is a reflection of this conviction. 

Their new book is out and titled: Tsunami: Building Resilience Against Anxiety and Depression.

In This Episode

• Inner Armor website
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• Socials:
  • FB: Inner Armor
  • IG: Inner Armor
  • X: Inner Armor

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Mike Petegorsky is the Chief Strategy Officer of Mindbloom, the largest provider of psychedelic therapy.

Mindbloom is the first and largest national provider of psychedelic therapy. They've facilitated over 500,000 at-home ketamine therapy sessions in 38 states. Their mission is to make at-home ketamine therapy a mainstream mental health treatment for all. Mike is passionate about creating Mindbloom's legacy as the most trusted name in psychedelics.

In This Episode

• Mindbloom.com
• Mindbloom's Linktree
• IG: @mindbloom
• FB: @mymindbloom

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Dr. Neal King has served as psychologist/psychotherapist, professor of psychology, author, keynote speaker and college president in his professional life and has worked with multiple survivors of trauma in his clinical practice.

In Trauma is a Thief, he applies the same case study methodology he used in his dissertation at UC Berkeley to his own lived experience in a deeply disturbed family.

Neal is recognized for his contributions to the LGBTQ and general population trauma issues through his research and clinical work. He focuses on the psychological impacts of trauma both to the LGBTQ community and more broadly, including the effects of discrimination, violence, and marginalization.
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