Devon Bandison, the go-to mindset coach for NBA players and top performers, joins Dr. Don Wood to explore how childhood trauma and early beliefs shape our identity, leadership, and success.

They dive into the hidden "winning formulas" we develop as kids to survive—and how those same strategies can limit us as adults. This conversation reveals why true transformation requires reprogramming who you are, not just what you do.

Teresa Lubovich and Dr. Don Wood dive into how emotional dysregulation and unresolved trauma in children directly impact their ability to learn and thrive—both in and out of the classroom.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why emotional regulation is the foundation for effective learning

✅ How trauma and family dynamics shape children’s behavior and focus

✅ What it means to create a safe, connected environment before teaching content

In this episode, educator and founder Teresa Lubovich shares insights from her years of working with children and teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, and learning challenges. Alongside Dr. Don Wood, she explores the deeper causes behind student disengagement and why traditional education often fails to address the emotional needs of children. Together, they advocate for a new model—one rooted in connection, presence, and nervous system regulation.

Liam Naden is a speaker, teacher, author, and researcher who teaches audiences how to find success by using their brains. He offers coaching and masterclasses on solving problems in your life with your brain. He joins Dr. Don to talk about the false belief of self-sabotage and how to not be defined by labels like anxiety and depression - but rather get to the root of what is causing those symptoms.

Learn more about Liam here: https://liamnaden.com/

Dr Lopa Gupta is a board-certified top festoon and eyelid surgeon. She discusses her extensive knowledge of medicine and how she made the switch to cosmetics procedures. Her office in New York handles minimally invasive procedures that assist in everything from anti-hanging to face lifts.

Learn more about Dr Lopa Gupta here: https://www.drlopagupta.com/

Louisa Havers helps high level entrepreneurs and coaches live at their highest value. She gives her clients the tools to find flow in their life and business. She goes over how your energy can contribute to your daily life and happiness. Louisa and Dr. Don discuss how your emotional health can affect your physical health as well.

Learn more about Louisa here: https://louisahavers.com/

Peggy Van de Plassche is the host of The Microdose Diet, a podcast where she walks listeners through the value of microdosing. While working a stressful job, Peggy discovered a way to let go of the stress and regain control of her life through microdosing. Peggy and Don discuss the connection between the mind and body and what past trauma can to to it.

Learn more about Peggy here: https://peggyvandeplassche.com/

Today's guest Sabrina Runbeck was working as a surgeon when the constant burnout caused her to pivot directions. She now works with clients to recenter their business in a way that brings the team together to work in a way that is productive and doesn't lead to burnout. She goes over how to promote your business and allow your business to flourish and create a strong team.

Learn more about Sabrina here: https://sabrinarunbeck.com/

Jaden Sterling has over 30 years of professional investing experience. He is the founder of Sterling Stock Ed. Inc. He joins Dr. Don to discuss how to make smart financial moves and how that can positively or negatively affect your mental health. They talk everything from politics to news to stocks and how to use them in your favor rather than your detriment.

Learn more about Jaden here: https://sterlingstockpicker.com/

Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh is a mindset coach. He believes that we all have the ability to live a healthy, positive life but sometimes things get in our way. He shows clients tools to achieve long-term happiness. On today's episode, Dr. Aria and Dr. Don discuss different cases of how people's circumstances informed their mindset and tools they used to change it.

Learn more about Dr. Aria here: https://www.dr-aria.com/

Brenda Reiss coaches her clients in the art of forgiveness. She discusses with Dr. Don the freedom you can find in forgiving others and forgiving yourself. She shares her personal story in discovering the importance of forgiveness and the power it gave back to her and her mental health.

Learn more about Brenda and her coaching program here: https://brendareisscoaching.com/