Cherie Burton, host of the Soul Rose podcast and international wellness champion, joins our podcast today as we shed light on suicide, suicide survival and prevention. Cherie, shares her personal experience of losing her sister to suicide and her journey of writing a book on the subject. 

Key Takeaways

• Normalizing discussions about suicide.
• Reducing the stigma around suicide to encourage people to seek help.
• Highly sensitive people may have a deeper connection to the collective suffering and can play a significant role in the conversation.
• A grassroots approach to suicide prevention is necessary, focusing on understanding the root causes and providing support.
• The healing process for survivors.
• Fully feeling and processing emotions.
• The impact on the loved ones who stay behind.
• Supporting someone at risk of suicide..

Cherie Burton: Podcast | Instagram | Facebook

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Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Bloom Post, Dr. Amelia Kelley's shamanic healer, joins the podcast today to talk about the concept of empaths and highly sensitive people, particularly in relation to narcissistic abuse. 

Key Takeaways

• The Creation of Empaths through Encounters with Narcissists
• Clearing and Transmuting Energy for Healthy Connections
• Prioritizing Self-Care and Sovereignty
• Navigating Energy as an Empath or Highly Sensitive Person
• The Role of Intuition and the Body in Navigating Toxic Relationships
• Healing and Setting Healthy Boundaries as an Empath
• Responding Instead of Reacting
• Asking 'Is This Mine?'
• Conclusion and Resources

Bloom Post: Website | Instagram: @bloompostlove | Facebook

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Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo discusses the impact of menopause on the gut and the importance of diet during this phase. Drs. Jeanne & Kelley cover topics such as protein metabolism, the role of micronutrients, the benefits of soy and cruciferous vegetables, and the impact of diet on bone health with their guest.

Key Takeaways

• Setting the Foundation: What is Menopause and How Does it Affect the Gut?
• Understanding Perimenopause and its Early Signs
• The Importance of Adjusting Diet During Menopause
• Alternative Sources of Nutrients for Gut Health
• Protein Metabolism and Macronutrients
• Micronutrients and the Importance of Soy
• Cruciferous Vegetables and Bone Health
• Collagen Production and Dietary Considerations
• Practical Tips for a Healthy Perimenopause and Menopause Diet

Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo: Website | Instagram

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Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Jamie Copeland shares her journey of parenting a child with ADHD and offers strategies for parents. 

Key Takeaways 

• Jamie's Journey of Parenting a Child with ADHD.
• Strategies for Parents of Children with ADHD.
• Supporting Children's Big Emotions.
• Alternative Approaches to Discipline.
• Reframing ADHD.
• Neurodivergence and ADHD.
• Medication and Managing Symptoms.
• Advocating for Children with ADHD 

Jamie Copeland: Website| Instagram| Facebook

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Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Zach Beach, MA, is committed to building a world based on unconditional love and connection. He does that as an relationship coach, yoga and meditation teacher, poet writer, podcast host, and as the founder of The Heart Center love school. 

Key Takeaways 

• How to cultivate Love and Joy.
• The Qualities of Highly Sensitive People.
• Navigating Societal Pressure for Men.
• The Importance of Self-Love and Setting Boundaries.
• Cultivating Self-Love through Yoga.
• Expressing the Depth of the Human Experience.
• Nurturing Assertiveness in Women.
• The Trap of Spiritual Bypassing.
• The Foundation of Boundaries: Worthiness and Compassion 

EPISODE LINKS: Zach Beach

IG, FB and Twitter: @zachbeachlove 
 

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Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Judith Smith, discusses her research on how older women experience mothering as they get older and the impact of their adult children's issues on them. Specifically, she focuses on serious mental illness and substance use disorder as the primary issues faced by these mothers.

 Key Takeaways: 

• What do we mean by "Difficult Adult Children"?
• Recognizing and Addressing Mental Illness in Adult Children. 
• Setting Boundaries and Dealing with Guilt and Blame. 
• Support and Resources for Mothers of Difficult Adult Children. 
• Introduction to the Challenges Faced by Parents of Difficult Adult Children. 
• Navigating Boundaries and Emotional Blackmail. 
• Loneliness and the Importance of Finding Words to Communicate. 
• Challenges of Managing a Chaotic Household. 
• Gender Differences in Parenting and Cultural Expectations. 
• Recognizing the Structural Issues and Seeking Support. 

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Difficult: Mothering Challenging Adult Children through Conflict and Change. 

Judith Smith

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Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Join us as we dive into a profound conversation with Greg Wrenn, author of Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder and Crisis. 🌟 Greg opens up about his journey of healing complex trauma through the transformative power of ayahuasca. 🌿✨ Discover the depths of his story and the insights he's gained along the way. 

Key Takeaways:

• Complex PTSD vs. PTSD and how Ayahuasca may help. 
• How Ayahuasca works. 
• How Ayahuasca can reduce emotional charge in trauma survivors. 
• Is it addictive? 
• Thoughts on integrating psychedelic experiences into daily life and developing healthy habits. 

Episode Links: 

Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder & Crisis 

Greg Wrenn: @gregjwrenn (IG) / Twitter: @GregWrenn 

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Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

David Jacks David is a Psychology graduate and a Transformational Trauma Coach. We delve deep and learn his personal trauma recovery story and healing from an abusive childhood.

Key Takeaways

• Background to David's story.
• Being misdiagnosed and the effect this can have on recovery.
• Learning about alternative methods to trauma recovery.
• The Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) and how it helped David.
• Finding light at the end of the tunnel.
• Embarking on the forgiveness journey.
• A message to parents.

Episode Links:
The Heal Project | David Jacks Instagram | Facebook | TikTok

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Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

In this episode, Drs. Amelia Kelly and Jeanne Retief answer questions that people often have about therapists. All collected from our viewers, we dive into all the things you're always wondering about, and wish you could ask them! 

Takeaways: 

• Difference Between Therapist, Psychologist, and Psychiatrist
• Types of Therapists and Their Specializations
• The Therapist's Experience in Therapy
• Challenges of Separating Personal and Professional Life
• Therapist's Reactions and Feelings Towards Clients 
• Curiosity About Therapists' Personal Lives 
• Therapists' Behavior Outside of Sessions

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Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Devon Pipars discusses her journey into meditation and the benefits the different methods of mediation offer. 

Takeaways:

• How meditation helps shift the body from a state of stress to a relaxation.
• Should you be able to clear your mind and stop all thoughts?
• Breath work or mantras to focus the mind during meditation.
• Trauma-informed meditation and gratitude practices.
• What is Transcendental Meditation (TM)?
• Mantras and how to access these.
• How long should I meditate?
• Active meditation vs passive meditation.

Episode Links: 

Devon Pipars: Divine Meditation | WithinMeditation

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Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram