How has trauma shown up in your life?

This week Kirsten talks with Jamuna Rosner, a trauma-informed coach who helps people heal from traumatic experiences.

Trauma is often related to very big events (PTSD, assault, war) and yet, trauma can occur from other life events. Jamuna shares what the root of trauma actually is and when you may have experienced a traumatic event.

During a traumatic event, you respond in one of 4 ways.  Jamuna and Kirsten talk through what the 4 unique responses are, and how to navigate past these. The first step, recognize that any trauma response is all about finding safety.  So if you've ever frozen or fawned during a trauma, listen in to learn why this was and how to offer yourself grace.

This topic can be sensitive, yet Jamuna and Kirsten approach it in an accessible way. If you have experienced a traumatic event here is a place to help you heal and not feel alone.

We Discuss:
1. The difference between little t and Bit T traumas.
2. What causes trauma and how traumatic experiences affect your long-term life.
3. Generational traumas - what they are and how they show up in your life.
4. How to regulate yourself and get into your physical body.
5. The 4 trauma responses that occur during a traumatic event.
6. The value of somatic healing.

Where You Can Find Jamuna Rosner:
@jamnuarosner

Join her Trauma-informed coaching certification:
https://jamuna-rosner-c4f8.mykajabi.com/Transcend

Connect with Kirsten:
@kirsten__trammell

Pause Breathwork:

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When do you struggle most to communicate with your partner?

This week Kirsten brings on Dr. Marilyn Simmons, a researcher, author, and educator who works with couples to improve their romantic relationship. Dr. Marilyn is an expert in working with couples to strengthen their relationships through Social-Emotional Learning. 

Let’s face it, fights often start from a place of misunderstanding. If you want to learn how to communicate with your partner, Dr. Marilyn shares actionable tips (with examples!) on how to navigate different communication styles successfully.  

Do you believe that “opposites attract” and make for a successful relationship? Listen in to learn the research behind whether this is true or not!

Kirsten and Dr. Marilyn talk about all things relationship dynamics, setting boundaries, discussing sex with your partner and so much more! Whether you are in a relationship looking for growth or you are single preparing for your next relationship, there is something valuable in this episode for you! 

What We Dive Into:

1. How to embody empowerment every day.
2. Tools to communicate within a relationship.
3. The power and presence of social-emotional learning in human interactions
4. 4 Steps to better communication with your partner.
5. Choice theory: what it is, and how it impacts your love life.

Resources:

Motivation by the Mile by Dr. Marilyn Simmons

Where You Can Find Dr. Marilyn Simmons:

https://www.drmarilynsimmons.com/

@drmarilynsimmons

Connect with kirsten on the gram:

@kirsten__trammell

Pause Breathwork:

Do you struggle to meditate? 

Join the 6-week online course that will introduce you to breathwork, guide you through weekly practices and help you reconnect into your body so that you can finally access your innate wisdom, safety, and calm.

Visit pausebreathwork.com/pants to join the 6- week journey!

Does fear stop you from changing part of your life?

This week Kirsten talks with Kathryn Burmeister, an author, speaker, business owner, coach, lawyer, and entrepreneur. Her newest book,  Overcoming The Addiction To The Status Quo and is all about how to build a life you love and create a true work-life balance. Think you might be a “recovering box-checker”? Tune in to learn what that is, and how you can step away from your never-ending to-do list.

Kathryn opens up with her personal experience to break free from limiting beliefs and overcoming depression, anxiety, and perfectionism. So often we consider addictions to be reliance on a substance or action, however, there are other ways you can be addicted in life. Kathryn walks through this unique aspect of addiction and how you can understand where you might be struggling yourself.

Kathryn and Kirsten walk through how to recognize boundaries and stick to them, tune in with who you truly are, and take actionable steps to shift your life. If you are looking for guidance on how to make a big shift in your life, this episode is for you!

We Discuss:

1. What addition to “the status quo” looks like and how to break free.
2. Tools to setting boundaries and notice what your boundaries are.
3. The impact of remaining stuck in your life.
4. Actionable tips to create work-life balance (that sticks!)

Where You Can Connect with Kathryn Burmeister:

https://kathrynfburmeister.com/

Get her book: Overcoming The Addiction To The Status Quo

*Reach out to Kathryn and let her know you heard about her book on this podcast…she is going to send a FREE book to the first person who does this!

Connect with Kirsten on the gram:

@kirsten__trammell

Ready for your next hobby?

Pick up a racket and ball for this episode, as Kirsten talks with Lynn Cherry all about a quickly growing sport--pickleball.

Lynn shares the sports background, what makes it so competitive and fun, and why you should start playing. Kirsten shares her personal experiences of stepping foot on the court- you'll be surprised at who is schooling her in the athletic department today!

This sport IS growing fast and may be taking shape to be an Olympic sport. If you have dreams of making an Olympic team, this could very well be YOUR sport!

You'll Learn:
1. Why anyone can, and should, play pickleball.
2. Injuries to watch out for while on the court.
3. Why it has picked up such momentum.
4. What this sport will become in the future.

Where You Can Connect with Lynn Cherry:
pickleballfire.com
Tune in to her podcast: http://pickleballfire.com/podcast

Connect with Kirsten on the gram:
@kirsten__trammell

Do You Trust yourself?

This week Kirsten hops on the mic for a solo episode to dive into a single topic: trusting yourself. 

If you struggle to trust other people, the reason may not be what you think it is. Kirsten shares how she learned that trust often begins within yourself and why it may be altered. Tune in to hear a few reasons why you may not trust yourself and how to build trust back into your life.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

-Reasons you might not trust yourself.

-What happens when you don't trust other people.

-Ways to begin trusting yourself again.

Connect with Kirsten on the gram:
@kirsten__trammell
https://www.instagram.com/kirsten__trammell/

Are you single and wondering how to navigate the dating world?

This week, Kirsten sits down with Laurent Bottger to chat all things dating! Kirsten brings that dating stats, and Lauren brings the stories. The conversation opens up on the trend of ghosting. Both Kirsten and La share ghosting experiences, the impact they have on both parties, and how to stop them from happening to you. 

 Dating can be challenging now, it isn’t as simple as calling someone up and going out. Here is where you can learn do’s and don’t of what to put on your dating profile and how to vet out potential match profiles. Beyond dating profiles, the conversation covers all things red flags, love bombing, dating a narcissist, peter pan syndrome and how to still love the process. 

Grab your glass of wine, circle up with your girlfriends and enjoy this party of an episode!

We discuss:

-Ghosting and how to stop it and why people do it.

-Dating profile do’s and don’ts - FOR MEN TOO

-Love bombing  and Peter Pan Syndrome

-How to kindly tell someone you are not interested in dating them.

-Ways to use Love Languages and understand your attachment style.

Resources:

Attached by Amir Levine

5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Where you Can Find La:

@lally2

https://www.instagram.com/lally2/?hl=en

Connect with Kirsten on the gram:

@kirsten__trammell
https://www.instagram.com/kirsten__trammell/?hl=en

Do you want to tap more into your creative side?

This week, Kirsten steps back into the studio and sits down with Dave Dorman a local artist in southern California. The two dive into the creative process, where to find inspiration, and how art can drive your life. 

Dave shares how art has transformed his world, helped him overcome physical pain and PTSD, and navigate challenging life experiences. If you are curious to tap more into your creative and artistic side, or you simply want to appreciate the lens of an artist, there is something in this episode for you!

In This Episode, We Discuss:

1. The natural experience of art therapy.
2. How to let go within your artist experience and flow into creativity.
3. Tips to weave art into your daily life- even if you aren’t a painter.

Want to Connect with Dave:

Find him on IG: @dreamwavestudio

https://www.instagram.com/dreamwavestudio/?hl=en

https://www.davedormanphotography.com/

Check out his studio in Oceanside!

Connect with Kirsten on the gram: 

@kirsten__trammell

Produced By:

Want to record an amazing podcast yourself, or create media for your dream biz? Check out the Cobopod studio in Oceanside CA!

https://www.cobopod.org/

What brings you to life?

For this week’s guest, it’s all about making music.  Kirsten sits down with Sammy Tagget AKA. DJ Shoebox Moses to jive over how he became a world-renowned DJ performing on stages like RedRocks in CA all the way to Richard Branson’s Necker Island. 

 Music has the capacity to change emotions, lift your mood, and impact what decisions you make, without even realizing it’s happening. Kirsten and Sammy start off by walking through how to create music that moves a room… it’s juicy it’s surprising and it’s really fun.

The start to this DJ’s career, and life, isn’t what you might think. Sammy shares the touching and eye-opening experience of his childhood birth in the Philippines and how he got his DJ name. Today, Sammy is on a mission to share the joy that music brings to his life with others while also returning to his roots and giving back with his non-profit The Foundings.

If you have ever had a dream, but only saw barriers, this episode is for you. Sammy has a way of viewing opportunities in every corner of the day and naturally creating those life-changing moments. Whether you need a hit of entertaining, to hear an inspiring story, or want to learn more about the world of performance and music…here is your chance to sit back and soak it all in. 

We discuss:

1. How to follow what you love and turn it into a career.
2. The beauty that music can bring into your life and how to use music to create the joy you want.
3. How emotions and energy impact music, and any environment you’re in.
4. Being adopted and building a non-profit.
5. How to build systems around you to execute your dreams.

Resources:

Kolbe Test

Where You Can Connect with Sammy DJ Shoeboxmoses:

realtimeradio.live

shoeboxmoses.com

@shoeboxmoses

Learn more about his non-profit: thefoundling.org

Join the Facebook Community:

Who Wears Your Pants?

Connect with Kirsten on the gram:

@kirsten__trammell

Produced By:

Want to record an amazing podcast yourself, or create media for your dream biz? Check out the Cobopod studio in Oceanside CA!

Pause Breathwork:

Do you struggle to meditate?

Join the 6-week online course that will introduce you to breathwork, guide you through weekly practices and help you reconnect into your body so that you can finally access your innate wisdom, safety, and calm.

Visit pausebreathwork.com/pants to join the 6- week journey!

What is the worst thing that could happen?

This week Kirsten sits down with Jake Heilbrun, a TEDx speaker, author, and entrepreneur all about following your curiosity in life. 

If you are struggling with where your life stands today, Jake shares his story of leaving everything behind in the pursuit for purpose. Jake went off to college and discovered in the midst of living the amazing college life…that it wasn’t for him. He dropped out and choose to travel the world…think Eat, Pray, Love meets Walter Middie college edition. What he learned along the way helped him overcome anxiety, alter his viewpoint and create a life worth living. 

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, curious to learn about an alternative lifestyle or looking for health advice to overcome illness, Jake has something special for you to hear. It’s time to tune it!

In This Episode, We discuss:

1. Two questions to ask yourself if you want to take a chance that will change everything.
2. How to overcome fear and make great decisions.
3. The impact social media has on anxiety, depression, and mental wellness.
4. How to leverage extrinsic motivation to meet your goals.

Connect With Jake Heilbrun:

Check out his podcast: Curious w/Jake Heilbrun

Connect on social: @jakeheilbrun

Get his book: Off The Beaten Trail

Resources discussed on this episode:

Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David Hawkins

Connect with Kirsten on the gram: 

@kirsten__trammell

Do you want a magical life?

This week Kirsten’s guest, Maria Cina has just that. Maria was a former professional dancer, SAG Actress, creative director, and designer for companies like Cirque Du Soleil and is now a licensed minister, doula, and caregiver. She is also the Founder of CreateHER a women’s network organization dedicated to gathering kick-ass women to share their wisdom. And if that wasn’t enough for you…she is a professional wealth advisor helping women establish financial health and wellbeing.

Maria left the stage in a serendipitous way, truly in service of others aiding those around her transitioning in life. She has a magical spirit and is a bundle of joy to sit back and listen to while she shares the beauty that has been her life thus far. Whether you are looking for insight as an aspiring professional artist or working actress or you are in need of some financial tips…this episode holds it all! And yes, some great stories about working with some of the biggest and brightest stars in Hollywood.

They discuss:

1. What it was like performing with stars like Prince, Julie Andrews, and Snoop Dog.
2. The path to connecting with a spiritual calling.
3. How to create financial wealth and what purchases to stop making right now.
4. 3 actions to start taking if you want to have financial stability.
5. How to start a community online, and in person, that truly brings others together.

Where You Can Find Maria Cina:

@createhernetwork

Join her community CreateHER:

www.mariacina.com/createhernetwork

Connect with Kirsten on the gram: 

@kirsten__trammell