Very Happy Stories

Are you disconnected from your teen? Does your kid trigger an emotional response in you? In this episode, Liza chats with DJ Johnson – author, mentor, coach, counselor, and sports statistician. DJ grew up in the Indiana foster care system and yet despite that, he’s gone on to lead a successful, and fulfilling life. Before he entered the foster care system, DJ suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. Today, DJ uses his experiences to help parents better connect with their teenagers. DJ specializes in helping parents bridge the communication gap between them and their child to ensure that their child has room to be the best version of themself. DJ discusses why healing our own childhood trauma is essential and how to cultivate a meaningful connection with our teens. Listen to this very happy story and start building a better connection with your teen. 

Connect with DJ Johnson

Website: www.djinspires.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/djinspiresparenting/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/djinspiresall

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Tick Tock, It’s Lyme O’Clock! In this episode, Liza interviews Best Selling Author Christa Nannos. Christa Nannos is an actor, author, and advocate for those living with invisible illnesses. Having been misdiagnosed for over a decade, she’s now making it her mission to spread awareness about Lyme disease. Christa is known for “laughing out Lyme” and making comedic videos about what it’s like to battle this terrible disease. She inspires those who are silently suffering and provides a new perspective on healing when all hope seems lost. If you are feeling lost, stalled, or need a big dose of hope, tune into this very happy story.

Connect with Liza’s guest, Christa Nannos

Buy Her Book - Tick Tock, It’s LYME O’clock

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christa.nannos/

Christa’s Support Group - https://www.instagram.com/healinghavengroup

Reel

Super Single

www.christanannos.com

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When we are healing, we always want to accelerate the process. But what if the truth is, slow and steady wins the race? In today’s interview, Liza speaks with Michelle McKeon, Clinical Nutritionist and owner of Balancing Pathways and founder of Lyme and Cancer Services

 (LCS), widely known for their work with hyperthermic treatments for patients with Lyme disease and cancer. Michelle’s personal Lyme journey spans almost 10 years and her treatment included antibiotics, herbs, treating mold exposure, and even whole-body hyperthermia. Find out how she slowly healed, unpeeling her illness layer by layer, and never gave up. Today, she is in remission. 

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Michelle McKeon, MS, CNS, LDN

Michelle McKeon is a Clinical Nutritionist who specializes in environmental toxins, tick-borne infections, gut dysbiosis, and inflammatory conditions. Michelle has expertise in testing for, diagnosing, and treating mold mycotoxins, genetic/methylation conditions, heavy metals, pathogenic infections, dental issues, cell membrane injury, limbic system function, candida, diet, and gut flora.

She owns a Nutrition Practice, Balancing Pathways, and is the Head of the Lyme Nutrition Program at LifeSpan medicine. Michelle is the founder of Lyme and Cancer Services

 (LCS), widely known for their work with hyperthermic treatments for patients with Lyme disease and cancer. She has authored two books, writes articles for health magazines, often interviews on podcasts, other media, and at events to share her own personal story of overcoming Lyme and making a career as a Lyme specialist through nutrition and hyperthermic therapies. Her goal is to create a foundation to effectively support people in becoming their optimal selves: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

She has received a master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. From there Michelle became a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Licensed Dietician Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified Mold Specialist.

Websites:

Hyperthermia Company - http://lymeandcancerservices.com 

Nutrition Practice - https://balancingpathways.com 

Lyme Nutrition Program - https://www.lifespanmedicine.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lymeandcancerservices/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LymeAndCancerServices/

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What are your divine gifts? What is the best way to tap into your sacred energy? What parts of your body drive your decisions? Having the answers to these questions is Empowering. That’s where Human Design comes into play. In this episode, Liza speaks with Allison Cullen, business coach and podcast host of You Do Woo. Allison is also certified in Human Design and today she demonstrates (through Liza’s personal reading) how Human Design can optimize our energy in the most powerful ways. Allison applies Human Design to help clients grow their business and to also strengthen their connection with their children. If you are ready to step deeper into the world of woo woo and have a lot of fun at the same time, you don’t want to miss this unique episode. Explore the empowerment behind Human Design. You won’t regret it.

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Connect with Liza’s Guest:

Allison Cullen and You Do Woo 

Allison Cullen is a Human Design Consultant and Host of the “You Do Woo” Podcast. She spent the past 15 years working as a business manager in the music industry, 10 years as a business coach in the health & wellness world, and also has a background in counseling. In addition to Human Design readings, Allison also teaches online courses about manifestation, energetic decluttering, vision-boarding, and even taking a break from alcohol in order to tap into your intuition and divine gifts. Check her out on Instagram or her website. 

https://www.youdowoo.com

https://www.instagram.com/youdowoo

Intro to Human Design Freebie: https://www.youdowoo.com/freebies

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How do you not lose yourself in the process of raising children with complex medical needs? It takes resilience! In this episode, Liza interviews Michelle A. Mercier, Business Coach and host of the podcast The Resilient Entrepreneur. Michelle shares her story of raising two kids with medical conditions and how she found a way to modify her career by launching her own business, while still managing a lifestyle of high intensity. By making space for yourself and following your passion and your purpose, you ultimately build resilience! By doing so, we are able to take care of our children and their needs because we are filling up our tanks with our passions and our purpose. If you are looking to dive deeper into your passion, whether it be a hobby, a career or even a journey of transformation, listen to this motivational conversation. Michelle A. Mercier offers the mindset you are looking for.

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Michelle A. Mercier is a Business Coach, the host of the top-ranked podcast The Resilient Entrepreneur as well as a sought-after keynote speaker. Michelle primarily works with high-achieving leaders, entrepreneurs & executives to create an incredible business strategy coupled with an effective personal development plan. When she’s not helping her clients to succeed – Michelle loves spending time with her family. Her sons – Jack (8 years old) and Oliver (5 years old) help to keep her laughing! Also, she is fortunate to be married to her best friend, Dennis.

Connect with Michelle

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SHAME, SHAME, SHAME! Beneath all of our fear, anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing and lack of self-worth lies the same thing – Shame. In today’s episode, Liza is BUSTING through shame with the shame-busting psychologist herself, Dr. Shawn Horn. Dr. Shawn is a psychologist, TEDx speaker, columnist, TV host, host of the Inspired Living podcast, and founder of the Inspired Living School, an online resource supporting your healing journey. Together, they unpack Shame. Dr. Shawn clearly defines shame, reveals the various types of shame, explains how our nervous system responds to shame, and reveals how we can modify our parenting to raise our children with less share and more compassion. This episode is especially helpful for all of us who are raising neurodivergent kids (ADHD, ADD, Learning differences, 2e) as these kiddos may feel a tremendous amount of shame in school. Take notes, this conversation is packed with so much love, insight, tools, and advice you might need to listen to it twice.

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Connect with Liza’s Guest, Dr. Shawn Horn.

Dr. Shawn Horn is a psychologist, TEDx Speaker, columnist, TV host, podcaster and founder of INSPIRED LIVING SCHOOL, an online resource supporting your healing journey. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington State where she has a successful private practice and serves as faculty and clinical supervisor at the University of Washington's Medical School. With over two decades of experience in the mental health field she is now bringing the wisdom of the therapy room to larger audiences. As a shame expert, Dr. Shawn helps us to decode shame so we can stop the shame game and attain emotional sobriety! She is excited to present the Neuroscience of Shame at TEDx Spokane. Her mission is to bust through shame, ignite hope and inspire wholehearted living! Her motto is, “Transform from the person you were programmed to be into the person you were designed to be.”    

https://www.drshawnhorn.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drshawnhorn/?hl=en

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/drshawnhorn

Inspired Living School - https://mailchi.mp/cde1b586ddbc/inspiredlivingschool

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drshawnhorn?lang=en

Inspired Living Podcast - https://www.drshawnhorn.com/inspired-living-podcast

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No one thinks I’m sick! Have you ever battled an illness while fighting for a diagnosis at the same time? This is the story for so many people battling chronic illness today. In this episode Liza interviews Lexie Walsh, chronic illness warrior turned advocate and founder of Uncharted Malady. Through Lexie’s personal story, Liza and Lexie unpack many important topics affecting chronic illness warriors including medical gaslighting by physicians, the invalidation of medical mysteries, as well as the importance of healing personal trauma. This episode is dedicated to all the warriors out there (Lyme, autoimmune and undiagnosed) who continue to fight for validation, treatment, and healing. 

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Connect with Liza’s Guest, Lexie Walsh of Uncharted Malady

Resources for Advocating https://www.unchartedmalady.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unchartedmalady/

Lexie Walsh is the founder of Uncharted Malady, her online resource in dissecting chronic illness from a patient's perspective, and designing a beneficial platform for the newly diagnosed, chronic illness veterans, and undiagnosed individuals.

Uncharted Malady provides applicable resources, promotes chronic illness awareness that goes beyond sharing a message, and generates opportunities for others to share their chronic experiences.

After enduring years of remaining undiagnosed, it has become her passion to assist others in advocating for their wellness through mental support and gained knowledge.

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In this solo episode, Liza shares the story of how she was able to navigate through a family emergency by being present and deeply aligned. What is alignment? Alignment is simply making a connection with a higher power, a higher level of consciousness, and an infinite source of energy. Why is this so important? Being aligned is Liza’s secret to experiencing more ease, more joy, more gratitude, while parenting kids with complex circumstances and even handling crisis. In this episode Liza reveals her Alignment Toolkit with listeners so they can practice a lifestyle of alignment as well. She details the importance of sleep hygiene, radical self-care, intentional movement, and boundaries. This gift is coming to you with divine timing, perfect right before the holidays. You won’t want to miss this inspiring story and special episode. 

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Sometimes being gifted doesn’t present a gift at all! Many profoundly gifted children have severe emotional struggles and learning differences. So is the case for children who are twice-exceptional, also known as 2e. In this episode, Liza interviews 2e education specialist, school psychologist, and social-emotional intelligence coach Day Sanchez. Day shares her personal story of how being twice-exceptional impacted her mental well-being as a young student and how she was finally able to graduate from high school. Finally, in college, Day was able to immerse herself in subjects that she was passionate about and she Thrived! Listen to this episode to learn more about gifted kids, twice-exceptionalism, and the best support for our 2e kids.

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About Liza’s Guest, Day Sanchez

Day Sanchez is an education specialist, school psychologist, and social-emotional intelligence coach dedicated to supporting the optimal cognitive, creative, and social-emotional development of twice-exceptional (2e) and highly sensitive children. She collaborates with parents to guide children in rewiring their brain for positive mindsets, developing positive behaviors, and building important habits and skills so they can experience success, improve their self-esteem and confidence, and explore their gifts and talents.

Day's experience with gifted children began with her younger brother, who is now a successful and thriving young adult. She has worked with hundreds of students, from preschool through high school, presenting a wide range of learning, behavior, and social-emotional difficulties. Day has experienced learning, processing, and executive functioning challenges herself and has developed a variety of strategies to help children with similar needs. Her approach draws on social and emotional learning, positive psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She created 2e Minds to help 2e children and adolescents realize their full potential and contribute positively to society.

Download Day’s free guide to help families promote children’s talents.

https://www.2eminds.com/nurturing-talents-guide/

Connect with Day Sanchez:

https://www.instagram.com/2eminds/

https://twitter.com/2eminds

https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@daysanchez 

https://www.facebook.com/2eMinds

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Mama knows best! In this powerful episode, Liza interviews Amanda Dahl, Certified Holistic Health Consultant and co-owner of Dahl Holistic Health. Amanda shares the story of how her son with autism ultimately led to their FAMILY’S diagnosis of Lyme disease. Through her intense healing journey, Amanda tapped into a very special gift. Today, she is helping others in powerful and profound ways including energy work and Lyme coaching. This very happy story sheds light on a mother’s transformation through the journey of healing herself and her family. Listen today to be inspired and energized. 

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About Liza’s Guest, Amanda Dahl:

Amanda took the energy healing scene by storm after her own intense journey with chronic illness. With her gentle guidance and fresh approach, clients who have "tried everything," enjoy accelerated healing and renewed hope. Physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are considered as Amanda leads clients to a life of health and new possibilities. Amanda and her husband, Christopher, co-own Dahl Holistic Health, where they use energy healing, health and soul coaching, muscle testing, energy sensing, somatic exercises, and mindset work to activate people's vitality so they can thrive!

• Certified Holistic Health Consultant & Herbalist
• Certified Emotion Code Practitioner
• Usui Reiki Ryoho Master Practitioner/Teacher
• RKMRI Medical Reiki Master
• Certified Biomagnetic Therapist

Dahl Holistic Health

www.dahlholistichealth.com

603-496-9692 ph/text

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dahlholistichealth/

Clubhouse: @amandadahl

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