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In this eye-opening episode, Claudie Gordon-Pomares, M.S.Ed, and Kim Pomares share groundbreaking insights on:

• The inspiration behind Claudie’s development of Sensory Enrichment Therapy
• How Sensory Enrichment Therapy activates the brain’s natural self-healing abilities
• The remarkable impact of simple Sensory Enrichment Therapy exercises
• The process behind creating the Sensory Enrichment Therapy activities
• How these straightforward activities cultivate an environment that promotes brain growth

Website: www.mendability.com

YouTube: @mendability 

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Claudie Pomares is the creator of Sensory Enrichment Therapy, a unique approach based on the neuroscience of Environmental Enrichment that stimulates brain plasticity to improve cognitive and emotional health. Driven by childhood experiences with close friends and family who suffered debilitating brain-related symptoms, Claudie has dedicated her career to helping vulnerable individuals with neurological conditions feel happy and confident. Her work empowers families with simple, family-centered, sensory-based activities that foster resilience and long-term cognitive growth.

Kim Pomares is the CEO of Mendability and a pioneering force in bringing Sensory Enrichment Therapy to families worldwide. Joining early on to support his mother, Claudie Pomares, in managing her private clinic, Kim has been instrumental in validating the therapy’s effectiveness through randomized controlled trials and in making the program accessible by training a computer system to deliver personalized sensory enrichment plans. Kim’s journey with Mendability is driven by the deep satisfaction of helping vulnerable children unlock their natural abilities, overcoming anxiety and other challenges to feel happier and more confident.

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In this thought-provoking episode, DNMS specialist Karen Gardner, LCSW, unveils:

• How she became a Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) practitioner,
• Why DNMS is such an effective treatment modality for childhood neglect and trauma,
• What attachment wounds are and how they are addressed through DNMS,
• How many diagnosed with bipolar and schizophrenia are actually suffering from untreated trauma,
• The importance of establishing “resourcing” prior to beginning trauma therapy of any kind,
• How it is possible to resolve trauma that has been “forgotten” through dissociation,
• Why working on surface level coping mechanisms without addressing the underlying issues is ineffective,
• The difference between Internal Family Systems (IFS) and DNMS,
• How powerful it is to develop resources within yourself, and
• Where to start to learn more about DNMS and find out if it is right for you.

Website: www.emdr-utah.com

Bio:

Karen Gardner did her graduate training after her children were grown and has found her life experience to be as valuable as her academic training. Her undergraduate degree is in Psychology, and her graduate degree is in Social Work, both from Arizona State University. She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah for 14 years, and has owned her own private practice for 10 years in Provo, UT.

She enjoys helping individuals and families heal. Karen has been successful working with people who struggle with rage reactions, abrupt mood swings, an inability to regulate their emotions, excessive and uncontrollable worry, hyperactivity, and an inability to bond with others. She has been an EMDRIA Approved Consultant for the past 7 years and a trainer for DNMS for the past 5 years, teaching other therapists this great modality.

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In this engaging conversation boundaries coach Barb Nangle reveals:

• Her journey through recovery,
• What led her to become a boundaries coach,
• Why boundaries are so difficult for trauma survivors,
• Why codependency frequently develops out of trauma,
• Understanding the concept of 'info not ammo' and its significance in the recovery process, 
• The concept of “reparenting”—what it is, how it functions, and its role in healing,
• What “boundaries of self-containment” are and their value in healing,
• The importance of seeking support as you start establishing healthy boundaries in your life,
• That learning to set boundaries takes practice, persistence and a willingness to make mistakes, and
• How to begin the process of setting healthy boundaries in your life.

Boundaries Starter Kit: www.boundariesstarterkit.com/

Coaching Program: Boundaries by Design

Instagram: www.instagram.com/higherpowercoaching/

Podcast: www.higherpowercc.com/podcast/

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Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach, speaker and the Founder and CEO of Higher Power Coaching and Consulting, LLC and host of the podcast, "Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery." 

In 2015 at the age of 52, after decades of therapy and tons of self-help work in a variety of areas, Barb found herself in 12-step recovery. She’s been in two such fellowships since then and has changed deeply and profoundly as a result. As a former addict and people-pleasing rescuer, she empowers people to thrive and take more control over their personal and professional lives by coaching them to build healthy boundaries. 

She works with organizations in the helping professions, as well as women entrepreneurs to avoid burnout and reduce turnover. Her specialty is working with professional women who say yes when they really want to say no, and neglect themselves because they're focused on others.

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In this engaging episode author and comic Dave Mowry shares:

• His story of beginning to use humor to help him deal with his trauma and bipolar symptoms,
• How he began writing for bphope.com which led to his first book OMG That’s Me!,
• What helped him grieve his “lost fourteen years”,
• The daily activities that have helped him to “get out of his head”,
• Why humor is so powerful in helping to overcome trauma and the suffering of mental illness,
• How he discovered it’s possible to teach anyone to do standup comedy,
• The healing he witnessed in others who learned to use comedy to deal with their mental illness,
• How he found purpose in his struggle in helping others through peer support,
• The value in his books OMG That’s Me! and OMG That’s Me 3!, and
• How important it is to not get stuck in your struggle, things do get better!

LinkedIn: Dave Mowry

Books: OMG That’s Me!

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Dave Mowry was a successful businessman until he had a breakdown due to his undiagnosed bipolar disorder and lost everything. He slid into deep depression and anxiety and began his 14 lost years and dark days.

In 2010, Dave took a stand-up comedy class for folks with a mental illness and began healing with humor. Looking for humor in his worst experiences and PTSD changed everything. Dave was soon teaching classes to other folks with a mental illness and seeing the same transformation in them.

Dave is the author of the award winning OMG That’s Me! mental health books, a comic, and runs a mental health nonprofit in Portland. Dave’s blog posts for bphope.com have been read by over a million people.

Dave lives in Happy Valley, Oregon with his wife Heather and is currently working on a new OMG book about his recovery.

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I’m so excited to share that I conquered my final trigger for mood swings: moving! In this reflective episode I share:

• My previous experiences with moves triggering mood swings,
• How my Mood Cycle Survival Guide enabled me to anticipate and proactively manage mood swings caused by moving,
• A breakdown of how applying my Mood Cycle Survival Guide in my most recent move helped me avoid symptoms,
• How writing my book helped to solidify my healing and recovery, 
• The importance of viewing symptoms with curiosity instead of judgment, and 
• What your next steps should be on your path to healing your own triggers.

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In this captivating episode NYT Bestselling Author Bridget Cook-Burch and International Bestselling Author Hannah Lyons share:

• Their stories that led them to becoming authors, storytellers and mentors,
• What led Bridget to become a “book whisperer”,
• How Hannah evolved into an exceptional copy editor,
• How Bridget helps people uncover their “ikigai” and “elixir of life”,
• Hannah’s remarkable approach to creating characters that reflect pieces of herself,
• Bridget’s game-changing tip for kickstarting your writing journey,
• Hannah’s journey to becoming an international bestselling fantasy author,
• How Hannah sees the act of creating a book as similar to birthing a baby,
• The ways Bridget’s retreats help reignite the creative genius within authors, and 
• They each share their most powerful tip for beginning your own writing journey.

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Website: www.YourInspiredStory.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bridgetcookburch/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bridgetcookburch
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mbridgetcookburch/

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LinkTree: www.linktr.ee./hrlyon
Website: www.castlelyonediting.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ladylyon19
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ladylyon19
Books: The Rebel in Violet: Book One in the Freedom for Rhethos Series
                The Strings of Fate: Book Two in the Freedom for Rhethos Series

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Bridget Cook-Burch’s clients call her “The Book Whisperer”. She is a New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, publisher, mentor, humanitarian and speaker known for riveting stories of transformation. Her powerful work has been showcased on Oprah, Dateline, Netflix, Discovery+, A&E, CNN, GMA, NPR and in People among many others. As the CEO and Founder of Your Inspired Story, she hosts Inspired Writers Retreats, group coaching, executive coaching and more. Her greatest passion is helping you discover the importance of your story, and to become leaders in your own communities, and worldwide.

Hannah R. Lyon is an international bestselling author who has worked in the writing industry for eight years. As the mother of Rhethos, she explores deep meanings within her fantasy series that span across the fiction world into the struggles and triumphs of reality. As the founder of Castle Lyon Editing, Hannah works with authors helping

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In this extraordinary episode author, speaker and combat-wounded veteran Brian Fleming shares:

• His extraordinary story of being wounded by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan,
• Why it’s so important to not allow the diagnosis to define you,
• How he discovered the power of sharing his story with others,
• Why discovering meaning in your suffering is critical to your healing journey,
• His three keys to resilience that enabled him to recover and then thrive after trauma,
• The importance of not being afraid of mistakes or failure,
• The books he’s written and why he wrote them, and
• How he helps others learn to share their story.

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Podcast: Dear God, WTF? Podcast with Brian Fleming (deargodwtfpodcast.com)

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After being severely injured by a suicide bomber who exploded 3-feet away from me in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Brian Fleming spent 14 months at a hospital enduring painful burn treatments, reconstructive surgery, and brain injury rehabilitation. After leaving the military, he became an author & speaker because he wanted to help other people with the lessons he'd learned that helped him overcome his war injury. Over the past 16 years, he's spoken to over half-a-million people in live audiences globally (including the US military and several of the Fortune 500), has written 4 books, and has been featured on almost every major news network in America on the topic of resilience and how to stand firm when everything around you is blowing up!

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In this empowering episode therapist and author Marcia Williams shares:

• Her story of how she ended up married to a narcissist,
• The definition of narcissistic personality disorder and two of the most common types of narcissists,
• How narcissists often target vulnerable people,
• Why it is so challenging to recognize you are in a narcissistic, abusive relationship,
• Her therapeutic journey,
• How to identify if you’re experiencing narcissistic abuse,
• Why and how personal healing is the number one priority,
• Why narcissistic abuse is a specialty area of therapy, and
• How your voice is your power and why understanding that is so critical to healing.

Website: www.hiddenflamesllc.com

Book: Groomed: Life Married to a Narcissist & How I Overcame Narcissistic Abuse

Instagram: @hidden_flames_llc

Linktree: www.linktr.ee/hiddenflames

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Marcia Williams is a seasoned licensed therapist with over 21 years of experience, specializing in helping individuals recover from the traumatic effects of narcissistic abuse. With a master's degree in counseling and a professional license obtained in 2003, Marcia has dedicated her career to empowering both women and men to reclaim their lives from the grip of toxic relationships.

As the CEO of Hidden Flames LLC, Marcia offers a comprehensive range of therapeutic services, including individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as coaching services. Her expertise extends to leading workshops and retreats designed to foster deep healing and personal growth. Drawing on her personal experience of a 30-year marriage to a narcissist and subsequent divorce, Marcia brings unparalleled empathy and insight into her work.

In addition to her private practice, Marcia is the founder of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Program (NARP), a transformative initiative that has guided countless individuals toward healing. She is also the author of the book *Groomed: Life Married to a Narcissist and How I Overcame Narcissistic Abuse*, where she shares her personal journey and strategies for recovery. Her upcoming podcast, "Self-ish," set to launch by the end of the year, will provide a platform for discussions on self-care, healing, and resilience after a narcissistic relationship.

A former manager of a mental health utilization management team for a major healthcare organization for over 17 years, Marcia blends clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those who have experienced narcissistic abuse. Currently residing in Maryland, Marcia is a proud parent of three sons, ages 23, 25, and 30, and the eldest of five siblings.

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In this insightful episode relationship mentor Emma DeSouza shares:

• Her early diagnosis with depression in high school that led to her bipolar diagnosis,
• Her experience with IVF and bipolar,
• The power in acknowledging challenges and having healthy, open communication with your partner,
• How proactive therapy has helped her accept responsibility for herself and improved her relationship,
• What led her to become certified in mindfulness meditation and yoga,
• How mindfulness can look different for each person and how to learn what works for you,
• How to understand the value of yoga and find what works for you,
• What led to her work as a relationship coach,
• How her personal work learning to manage her bipolar symptoms has helped her be more effective in helping others in their relationships, and
• Her number one tip for getting started improving relationships.

Website: www.emmadesouza.ca

Instagram: @itsemmadesouza

TikTok: @itsemma.desouza

YouTube: @itsemmadesouza

Bio: 

Emma is an IVF mom with bipolar and fibromyalgia, a business owner, and a dedicated relationship mentor with over 14 years of personal experience in a thriving relationship and over 4 years as an operations specialist to help women make their businesses & lives run smoother. She has a BSc. in Psychology and Biology, a nursing education, and training in modalities like meditation and yoga.

Emma blends practical advice with holistic insights to guide women in balancing their roles as mothers and partners. Her unique approach empowers women to transform their relationships, support their families, and build passion-based businesses with operational ease.

She is here to start meaningful conversations you can integrate into your everyday lives and share with those close to you. By helping you shift your perspectives, she aims to open up a world of possibilities that may have once felt closed off.

Emma uses her history of navigating her mental and physical health journey alongside her education to share with others how mindset shifts can transform their long-term dreams.

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In this empowering episode Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner Dawn Norton shares:

• Her incredible story of trauma in childhood which motivated her to seek healing as an adult,
• What Emotional Freedom Technique is and how it works and impacts your mind and body,
• The impact of stress on our bodies and how EFT can help,
• How “stuck” emotions and trauma can cause physical pain and illness,
• That emotions are not good or bad, they are just information and EFT helps you process them through your body,
• How connected our thoughts are to our emotions,
• How EFT can truly create emotional freedom by putting you back in the driver’s seat of your mind and emotions,
• That emotions are interconnected and as you process one you also process others,
• What a tapping “script” is and how it helps,
• How EFT helps you regulate your emotions, 
• Why it’s called “emotional freedom” technique, and
• How to get started learning EFT.

Website: www.eftcoach.com

Instagram: @the.eftcoach

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Bio: 

Dawn Norton is a wife, mom of seven, and Nanna of ten. For over 20 years, she was a stay-at-home mom, and spent more than 15 years as a realtor. Her passion has always been learning and improving herself, a journey that began with reading self-help books as a teenager.

Dawn’s life has been marked by significant challenges, including her parents' divorce when she was young, growing up without a mom, and coping with her mother’s suicide when Dawn was 19.

Dawn has also faced considerable health challenges such as mold exposure, candida, and chronic fatigue, all of which she has successfully overcome. The last few years she has been navigating the challenges of menopause and is finally seeing the light. She never gives up!

Dawn is driven by a profound desire to help individuals overcome adversity and find inner peace. Leveraging her expertise in mindset principles, functional medicine health coaching, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), she offers personalized coaching to remove barriers in mind, body, and spirit. Through compassionate guidance and accountability, she empowers her clients to embrace peace, confidence, and forgiveness, unlocking their true potential for holistic wellness and personal growth.

With 20 years of experience with EFT and seven years of experience in health and mindset coaching, Dawn brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to her clients' well-being. She loves people, learning, and investing, and is dedicated to helping others achieve their highest potential.

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