SISU Journey

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Cielo Solis talks about her constant journey of building resilience. Finding her success as an entrepreneur wasn’t without struggle. Despite the bumps in the road she has been through, what has helped her enjoy the struggle as much as the success? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Launching an initiative that could uplift and bring people together. Being a lone entrepreneur can sometimes be a lonely thing. When you become an intrapreneur, there are so many things that you have to give up. What you tell yourself has a lot of impact on the things you do and the way you carry yourself. The value of surrounding yourself with people that constantly challenge you. And much more! About Cielo Solis: Cielo Solis is a former TV journalist turned entrepreneur. She is the founder & CEO of BLENDtw, a media company focused on producing content that fosters human connection. Disappointed by the lack of diversity in news coverage, Cielo decided to quit her job in television and make a change in the media industry by launching a website focused on grassroots journalism. That is how Blend (blend the world) was born. BLENDtw has grown to become one of the most popular sites among Gen Z in America. The publication reaches over 1 million readers per month. Cielo has been featured on Medium, Thrive Global, NBC News, and many other outlets. Apart from her role at BLENDtw, Cielo is an SEO coach and brand strategist that has worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies. She is also a speaker who has given a multitude of talks at various prominent conferences pertaining to media & tech. No matter what venture she undertakes, Cielo’s number one vision is to empower people to step into their best selves. Connect with Cielo! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blendtwcollege/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blendtw/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blendtw - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Learn more about how you can use courses to build your business and join our virtual Magic Courses retreat here - https://sisujourney.substack.com/p/should-you-use-courses-to-build-your?s=w Links: Monetize Your Unique Magic Article - https://sisujourney.substack.com/p/monetize-your-unique-magic?s=w Create a Personal Brand As Unique As Your DNA - https://sisujourney.thinkific.com/courses/find-your-unique-magic-create-a-personal-brand-as-unique-as-your-dna Book a Free Clarity Call - https://calendly.com/sisujourney/30min Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysisujourney/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUrMMvtNulyciNKj2NOJaw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sisujourney?lang=en

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Nena Hawkes talks about how your worth is not tied up with your ability to make other people happy. She shares her incredible journey of breaking free from a manipulative upbringing. At what point did she start to truly live for herself? How did she find her passion in being a wellness coach? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Growing up with the desire to please other people. Finding her passion through working with women postpartum. What did the process of healing look like for her? And much more! - About Nena Hawkes: As an embodiment + wellness coach, my role is to support clients in creating ways of living more consciously and learning to work with their body. I help them learn to embrace who they are at their core and to set intentions and goals from this embodied space. I believe that when we listen to and begin following the wisdom that our body has to share, that is where transformation begins. Often this soul care work leads to empowerment in all areas of our lives. In my practice, I specialize in helping clients to address inner child wounds, and support them in strengthening their connection to themselves, to their sexuality, and to source. Connect with Nena! LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nenahawkes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nena.hawkes/ - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Learn more about how you can use courses to build your business and join our virtual Magic Courses retreat here - https://sisujourney.substack.com/p/should-you-use-courses-to-build-your?s=w Links: Monetize Your Unique Magic Article - https://sisujourney.substack.com/p/monetize-your-unique-magic?s=w Create a Personal Brand As Unique As Your DNA - https://sisujourney.thinkific.com/courses/find-your-unique-magic-create-a-personal-brand-as-unique-as-your-dna Book a Free Clarity Call - https://calendly.com/sisujourney/30min Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysisujourney/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUrMMvtNulyciNKj2NOJaw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sisujourney?lang=en

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Ellie Crowe shares how freeing herself from alcohol gave her the opportunity to find herself again. She talks about how the one thing that she thought was self-care was actually causing her stress. How was she able to overcome the need for alcohol? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: How did cognitive behavioral therapy help with her lifelong anxiety? Everyone has their own ways of self-care. Learning what alcohol does for the brain and body. Alcohol doesn't relax you, but it actually causes stress! It’s possible to find freedom away from the substance. And more! - About Ellie Crowe: Ellie Crowe is a Certified This Naked Mind Coach, a Certified Gray Area Drinking Coach, and co-host of the Present & Sober podcast.  Her coaching practice helps overwhelmed and sleep-deprived mums parent peacefully and happily, without needing alcohol to escape at the end of the day. Focusing on both mind and body aspects, Ellie works with mums who want to drink less and be able to manage stress without drinking.  She teaches how to make alcohol small and irrelevant in your life, whilst showing how to get in control and build emotional strength and resilience.  Running both 1:1 and group programs, Ellie has a curiosity-driven approach, knowing the power of understanding ‘why’ in sparking transformative change and expanding life potential. Ellie lives with her husband, three young kids, and three hounds in a very old pub in Cambridge, England. She’s a passionate yogi, Wim Hof-fer, and gymnast (back in training!). Connect with Ellie! Website: https://www.pumpupthepresent.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pumpupthepresent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pumpupthepresent/ - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Learn more about how you can use courses to build your business and join our virtual Magic Courses retreat here - https://sisujourney.substack.com/p/should-you-use-courses-to-build-your?s=w   Links: Monetize Your Unique Magic Article - https://sisujourney.substack.com/p/monetize-your-unique-magic?s=w Create a Personal Brand As Unique As Your DNA - https://sisujourney.thinkific.com/courses/find-your-unique-magic-create-a-personal-brand-as-unique-as-your-dna Book a Free Clarity Call - https://calendly.com/sisujourney/30min Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysisujourney/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUrMMvtNulyciNKj2NOJaw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sisujourney?lang=en

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Ruby Dhal talks about the power of sharing your healing journey with others. Ruby shares the potent story of experiencing her mother's death at age four and living with her only surviving parent struggling with alcohol-use disorder. She began her resilience journey at a young age through reading and writing. In this episode, Ruby shares how her writing has reached a lot of people going through their own healing.  She struck a chord with the followers of her anonymous Instagram page, which now has over 500k followers. How has she given hope to those who may have felt like they were stuck in a dark place? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Expressing her healing through writing. When you're not completely healed from something, you don't see a light at the end of the tunnel. Envy and jealousy can be a guide to what the soul desires. Being vulnerable doesn’t really take away our power and strength. How can we protect our mental health from negativity? And much more!   About Ruby Dhal: Ruby Dhal is a British-Afghan Sikh speaker, performer, and best-selling author of 5 books with an online readership of over half a million. Ruby aspires to be a novelist and an inspirational healer one day by diving into soulful conversations with people on their healing journeys, with the hope to support and encourage them to be stronger in the face of their battles. “There will be all kinds of days that you take forward with you. The negative ones will break you down and the positive ones will give you life. But at the end of it, it will be up to you which ones you choose to live for.”   Connect with Ruby! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@r.dhalwriter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r.dhalwriter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/r.dhalwriter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RubyDhal0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rdhalwriter Website: https://www.rubydhal.com/ Blog: https://www.rubydhalblog.com/   - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Learn more about how you can use courses to build your business and join our virtual Magic Courses retreat here - https://sisujourney.substack.com/p/should-you-use-courses-to-build-your?s=w   Links: Monetize Your Unique Magic Article - https://sisujourney.substack.com/p/monetize-your-unique-magic?s=w Book a Free Clarity Call - https://calendly.com/sisujourney/30min Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysisujourney/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUrMMvtNulyciNKj2NOJaw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sisujourney

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, River Drosera gets into the intersection of creativity and sexuality as the source of life. River shares how they discovered healing, purpose, and freedom through creativity. They also introduce how sexuality comes into play with creativity. You’d be surprised to know how needed this knowledge is in today’s society. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: There’s no one-size-fits-all to healing! Why are most people discouraged from pursuing art as a career? The effect of growing up in an environment where sex isn’t taboo. What is sexological bodywork? What could you get from it? Art is expression. There’s no one way to go about it! And much more!   About River Drosera: Pronouns: They/Them River is an SSEA Certified Somatic Sex Educator, IASHS Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Tension and Trauma Release Exercises practitioner and currently studying Neuro Affective Touch. They have a private practice on Nisenan territory, or so-called Sacramento, CA. Their work is dedicated to supporting the re-integration of the erotic body after trauma with scar tissue remediation, body-centered practices, and the discharging of stuck emotions and chronic tension held in the tissues of the body. River creates a non-judgemental and safe space for queer, trans, non-binary folx, and women to explore their boundaries, desires, and pleasure at their own pace.  River is also the creator of The Erotic Arts Project, an online and in-person community project that celebrates the creative and erotic body for all people. They believe that celebrating our bodies and desires gives us the freedom to lovingly and joyfully meander around the glorious depths of our erotic and creative worlds.   Website: https://riverdrosera.life/ The Erotic Arts Project: https://theeroticartsproject.life/           -   Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com   Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/   We are launching a six-month transformational journey called ‘Write Your Own Money Story’ in April. It is a holistic money program, combining financial literacy taught from a creative, exciting perspective as well as healing the financial wounds in layers: subconscious, epigenetic, nervous system, physical body, conscious mind, and higher self/spiritual healing. Come on over to https://sisujourney.com/money-story to learn more:

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Angie Berrett shares her personal journey of working through her trauma. She talks about how certain ways of moving can help shift energy that was beneficial for her healing. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Finding healing through yoga. How did it help? What is trauma-informed yoga? What is the polyvagal theory? Teaching people to learn to listen to their bodies. Why is this important? Chronic pain is typically related to some unreleased emotional trauma. And much more!   About Angie Berret: Pronouns: She/They Angie Berrett (she/they) is a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor (A-TIY) who understands the human body and how it works.  They help people suffering with mental health struggles change their lives through play, breathwork, and movement. After going from child abuse survivor to registered nurse to yoga instructor, she has spent much of her life caring for others.  Angie is the Owner and Creator of Angie Berrett Movement, coaching folks how using play and movement releases stored trauma in their bodies, profoundly changing their lives and regulating their nervous systems.   Connect with Angie! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angieberrettmovement/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingtorelease YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQMP2v6zyrOPeHyfNJOVhQ Website: https://angieberrettmovement.com   Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ We are launching a six-month transformational journey called ‘Write Your Own Money Story’ in April. It is a holistic money program, combining financial literacy taught from a creative, exciting perspective as well as healing the financial wounds in layers: subconscious, epigenetic, nervous system, physical body, conscious mind, and higher self/spiritual healing. Come on over to https://sisujourney.com/money-story to learn more.

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Nasrin Barbic shares how her relationship with other people changed when was starting her healing. How was her journey of coming from a logic-driven profession to being a spiritual coach? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: The transition from being a software engineer to a coach. Developing a program where you connect yourself with your body. What does this mean? The importance of questioning everything. Everyone is constantly changing and evolving. And many more! - About Nasrin Barbic: Pronouns: She/Her Nasrin is a former NASA engineer turned certified life coach, hypnotherapist, and founder of Pathway To Lasting Joy, LLC. She empowers women to forge their own destiny so they can manage relationships, work, and life with more joy and ease. Her unique methods blend traditional coaching methods, scientifically proven techniques, and deep healing through hypnotherapy and energy healing to help clients release mental, physical, and spiritual blocks to succeed in all areas of their life. Connect with Nasrin! Follow Nas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathwaytolastingjoy/ Free FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourPathwaytoLastingJoy/ - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Learn how your attachment style can affect your way of communicating with yourself and your partner around money and how you can start having productive money conversations. Get my FREE 'What is Your Money Language' guide here:  https://sisujourney.com/languages

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Nasrin Barbic talks about how unresolved childhood trauma greatly impacted her throughout adulthood. Growing up knowing more fear and less love has been a trauma that affected her relationship with people. How was she able to work on her healing? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Having the tendency to blame everybody for circumstances outside of herself. Growing up in an environment where being invisible is being safe. Going through hypnotherapy to find inner child healing. Realizing that there’s a reason you attract certain people in your life. The impact of practicing gratitude on her relationships with other people. And much more! - About Nasrin Barbic: Pronouns: She/Her Nasrin is a former NASA engineer turned certified life coach, hypnotherapist, and founder of Pathway To Lasting Joy, LLC. She empowers women to forge their own destiny so they can manage relationships, work, and life with more joy and ease. Her unique methods blend traditional coaching methods, scientifically proven techniques, and deep healing through hypnotherapy and energy healing to help clients release mental, physical, and spiritual blocks to succeed in all areas of their life. Connect with Nasrin! Follow Nas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathwaytolastingjoy/ Free FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourPathwaytoLastingJoy/ - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Learn how your attachment style can affect your way of communicating with yourself and your partner around money and how you can start having productive money conversations. Get my FREE 'What is Your Money Language' guide here:  https://sisujourney.com/languages

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Jetty Niewenhuis talks about how she found freedom from the childhood trauma that held her back for so long. She shares how it’s possible to follow your own path free from the trauma of the past. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: What was it like growing up in a dysfunctional family? The importance of having a safe space to retreat to Suffering from an eating disorder upon reaching adulthood Growing up in an environment where there is shame around healing Eventually starting a platform where she can share her story And much more! - About Jetty Niewenhuis: From a young age growing up in the Netherlands I began to understand the weight of labels: “dirty farm girl,” “not smart enough,” “too outspoken.” It took decades to break free of the shame and exhaustion associated with people-pleasing to understand who I was when I wasn’t focused on being palatable for others. As a speaker, model, and content creator, I now use my personal stories of invisible illness — bulimia, Lyme Disease, and depression — to help women wake up from a life on autopilot and unapologetically go after their desires. As a former health and wellness coach, I’m known for encouraging self-expression as a means to communicate the depth of who you are and what you stand for. Rebelling against the perfectly curated influencer image — complete with unattainable standards — I focus on the real contradictions of life like fashion over 40, beauty without the heavy edit, and having enough while still wanting more. For 18 years I’ve owned a dairy farm with my husband in Alberta, Canada — living as a true fashionista on a farm. I’ve completed two IronMan triathlons and am a certified IAWP Wellness coach, Precision Nutrition L1 Coach, CanFitPro Personal Trainer, Make-Up Artist (Miekepetiet Amsterdam), and Image Consultant (New York). Connect with Jetty! Website: https://www.trujetty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trujetty/ Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/trujetty Resources mentioned: Flaunt Your Fire https://flauntyourfire.com/ Pause on the Play https://www.pauseontheplay.com/ - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Helena Lucia, transformational coach and speaker, helps creatives who are increasing their earning power turn their money monster into a money magician, so they can live their financial potential and fully enjoy every delicious moment. After going from financial advisor to senior software engineer to transformational coach, speaker, and podcast host, Helena uses her personal journey to create experiences that support deep healing through nervous system regulation, epigenetics, energetics, and subconscious reprogramming. Now, as the Founder of SISU Journey, she helps people find their way home to themselves by connecting with the unique intricacies of who they are. Helena is the host of the SISU Journey podcast: Science and Stories of Resilience, which was created in 2020 to help heal a wounded collective by telling diverse stories. For her expertise she’s been featured on The Art of Online Business podcast, Pause on the Play podcast, and the Bursting with Happiness podcast. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney Transform Your Money Monster Into Your Money Magician on February 27, 2022 at 11AM to 4PM PST! Register with the discount code "FRIEND" to get 50% off of the regular $100 ticket price.

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Terri Maxwell talks about the impact of always focusing on the good that could come out of any situation. She shares the story of how she went from victim to survivor then survivor to thriver. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Feeling victimized to feeling like a survivor. How does it really feel? What is the difference between raw pain and processed pain? Having an adult you can trust in your early childhood. The value of giving back what you are getting. What can people do to help with childhood trauma? And much more! - About Terri Maxwell: With the soulfulness of Wayne Dyer and the entrepreneurial spirit of Richard Branson, Terri is a world-class business growth expert, social impact investor, and serial entrepreneur whose purpose is to inspire potential. With her own money, Terri built a portfolio of purposeful companies, Share On Purpose, Inc., and now invests in and creates mission-driven start-ups. In a career that spans more than 25 years, Terri has launched, owned, sold, rebranded, or turned around more than 40 companies. She is known for her game-changing business models and personal transformation frameworks. Everything she built came directly from a wellspring of perseverance and soulful resiliency, which she openly shares through her first purposeful brand, Succeed On Purpose. Connect with Terri! Website: https://www.succeedonpurpose.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SucceedOnPurpose/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Succeed_Purpose Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/succeedonpurpose LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/succeed-on-purpose/ - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Helena Lucia, transformational coach and speaker, helps creatives who are increasing their earning power turn their money monster into a money magician, so they can live their financial potential and fully enjoy every delicious moment. After going from financial advisor to senior software engineer to transformational coach, speaker, and podcast host, Helena uses her personal journey to create experiences that support deep healing through nervous system regulation, epigenetics, energetics, and subconscious reprogramming. Now, as the Founder of SISU Journey, she helps people find their way home to themselves by connecting with the unique intricacies of who they are. Helena is the host of the SISU Journey podcast: Science and Stories of Resilience, which was created in 2020 to help heal a wounded collective by telling diverse stories. For her expertise she’s been featured on The Art of Online Business podcast, Pause on the Play podcast, and the Bursting with Happiness podcast. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney Transform Your Money Monster Into Your Money Magician on February 27, 2022 at 11AM to 4PM PST! Register with the discount code "FRIEND" to get 50% off of the regular $100 ticket price.

For the next few weeks, I am going to be releasing a series of short learning episodes from my Banishing Burnout series. I encourage you to listen to them as they come out, because small chunks is really the best way to internalize this content. They don’t necessarily have to be consumed in order, but some of it may not entirely make sense out of order. If you prefer to receive this information in video or article format, the details for other versions can be found in the show notes. Today’s episode is Part 1. I will be explaining what burnout is and why it just might be the next wave of the pandemic. Video format: https://youtu.be/rQ4xqTE5oGs Article format: https://medium.com/@sisu_journey/why-the-next-wave-of-the-pandemic-might-be-burnout-2a6fabf4057 This material is part of a course (under development) called Banishing Burnout: What They Forgot to Teach Us. If you would like to be notified when the course is live, please subscribe for updates at sisujourney.com

Hello listeners, Helena Lucia here from SISU Journey. I wanted to pop in with an update since it’s been a while since you heard from me. First of all, I want to say Happy Indigenous People’s Day. This year, I am donating to an organization called Medicine Wheels. This organization is helping to support the current mental health crisis by supporting people and their connection to indigenous lands. I will put the link to Medicine Wheels as well as some other causes below, in case you feel inclined to join me.  We are coming back with more science and stories of resilience in January 2022. We currently paused on releasing new episodes while we find the right people to maximize the impact of each story. Accessibility is part of our values, and we want to utilize multiple media formats to make our content as available as possible, including transcripts, blog posts, video content and clips, and audio content and clips. In order to accomplish this goal, we need a little more support than our current team can handle so we are actively looking for someone and building a process to get that done. I’m looking forward to sharing more amazing stories with you just as soon as we are ready! Lastly, my focus as we go into 2022 is supporting people through the experience of burnout. My talk entitled Banishing Burnout: What They Forgot to Teach Us, is focused on the way we are culturally socialized to live our lives as an amalgamation of other people’s ideas instead of listening to our body's innate wisdom and intuition. The message is packed with concrete tools leveraging neuroscience, polyvagal nervous system work, and subconscious reprogramming to really tune into your best, most juicy life and gently begin to extract yourself from the treadmill that is causing burnout. I am developing a companion course that goes with the talk, which will be available in early December for only $25 at sisujourney.com. I have also opened up space for a four-hour 1:1 intensive that I am calling burnout audit. This is the first 1:1 offering I’ve done in a while. Details on that transformational experience can be found at sisujourney.com/burnout-audit. Additionally, there will be group offerings and workshops in 2022 applying these concepts to relationships with money, creativity, your business, your sexuality, etc, so make sure you sign up for our mailing list so you will be the first to know the latest. I know the holidays can be a challenge, and I do encourage you to protect your energy this season. Give yourself a lot of grace and space to grieve and feel and move and experience. Sending you all lots of love and support, and I will see you in 2022. Have a resilient holiday season.   Medicine Wheels Other causes to support SISU Journey Burnout Audit  

Today we are talking with Jeff Le. Today’s episode is a long one. Normally, I would break this out into two episodes, but I decided to give these critical and timely topics the respect they deserve, to release this episode in its entirety and let you listen to it at your leisure. I want to thank Jeff for joining me on the show and sharing his rich insight and experience with us today. In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Jeff Le talks about his incredible story of resilience in the face of discrimination. He shares just how important it is to have conversations about standing against Asian hate. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: People treat you based on what they think your perceived value is. Racism is not an innate thing, rather it’s a learned thing that comes from somewhere. How he went from not owning a coat to working and traveling to about 85 countries. People who have the least always give the most. It’s hard being in politics as an Asian American. Having a rank doesn't protect you from who you are if you are inherently treated as less there. It’s important to have an engaged citizenry, which is really hard in a time where people don't talk to others and just stay in their little corners. Horrible things happen when good people decide not to do something. If you speak with clarity and honesty, people will take it seriously. What are some things we can do to support the Afghan people? And much more! - About Jeff Le: Pronouns: He/Him Jeff Le has had a career at the highest levels of public policy and politics at the state, federal and international levels. A recognized thought leader in political advocacy and representation, his analysis and opinions have been featured on MSNBC, broadcast television in 40 states, as well as in print at POLITICO Magazine, The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, FOX News, The Hill, Washingtonian, Roll Call, Bustle, Forbes, local and regional newspapers in 35 states. During the height of the #StopAsianHate movement, Jeff penned an opinion piece that received national attention in POLITICO Magazine called I Thought I Knew How to Succeed as an Asian in U.S. Politics. Boy, Was I Wrong. that highlighted his experiences in workplace discrimination in politics and racism throughout his life. Jeff is now an executive leader in technology where he is Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs for Rhino, a fintech startup working to give renters everywhere greater financial freedom through affordable insurance options. Prior to joining Rhino, Jeff was the U.S. State and Local Public Policy Lead for VMware, a digital technology and infrastructure company, and managed the company’s gubernatorial, state, county, and local relationships across all 50 states and Canada. Jeff focused on emerging technology policy, including privacy, 5G, broadband, cyber, sustainability, workforce development, diversity and inclusion, education, and IT modernization. He also sits on the Homeland Security Advisory Committee for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services where he provides recommendations to the Governor’s Homeland Security Advisor on response and policy pertaining to cyber, disasters, terrorism, drug interdiction, intelligence, and other emerging threats. Jeff has completed four 100-mile running races, qualified for the Boston Marathon, has been to every Major League Baseball ballpark, all 50 states, and 85 countries. Connect with Jeff! Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffreydle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jeffrey.D.Le/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyle/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/jeffreyle - Links to support the stand against AAPI hate: PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/asian-americans/ Asian Americans Advancing Justice Training: https://advancingjustice-aajc.org/events Links for Afghanistan refugee support: Red Cross: https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/asia-pacific/afghanistan International Rescue Committee: https://www.rescue.org/country/afghanistan UN Human Rights Committee: https://www.ohchr.org/en/countries/asiaregion/pages/afindex.aspx Media Support: https://www.mediasupport.org/donate/ Miles4Migrants: https://miles4migrants.org/2021/08/17/an-update-on-our-work-in-afghanistan-and-how-donations-are-used-to-support-our-ongoing-work-around-the-world/ Human Rights First: https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/resource/resources-afghan-evacuation Refugees International: https://www.refugeesinternational.org/afghanistan LIRS: https://www.lirs.org/help-our-afghan-allies/ No One Left Behind: https://nooneleft.org/default.aspx? Save Our Allies: https://saveourallies.org/ - This episode contains a little juicy language. Please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Lafaya Mitchell talks more about the steps to the Lafaya Way. Sometimes, a child’s behavior that seems frustrating may be due to the fact that they’re hypersensitive. Find out what approaches you can take when parenting hypersensitive children. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Stop personalizing. If your kid does something that upsets you, it doesn’t mean that they don’t appreciate you. Try to understand why they’re behaving against themselves instead of reacting to misbehavior. The three Rs to consider when making improvements. How can families better understand and respond to hypersensitive children? And more! This is episode 2 of 2. If you haven’t listened to Episode 1 yet, please go back to the last episode and listen from the beginning. - About Lafaya Mitchell: Pronouns: She/Her Lafaya Mitchell, LMFT (MFT 47221) has over 20 years of experience with difficult-to-treat populations; specializations include Autism/Aspergers, Intergenerational Trauma, and other moderate to severe social, emotional, and/or behavioral issues. After prompts by numerous parents and colleagues, she has captured in words the philosophy and methodology that has assisted her in offering hope and positive change to the lives of families with hypersensitive children who have failed in treatment often for years before being introduced to "The Lafaya Way" of responding. Connect with Lafaya! Website: https://lafayaway.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lafayaway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lafaya-mitchell Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelafayaway Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LafayaWay - This episode contains a few choice words, appropriately placed. Please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/    

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Lafaya Mitchell talks about how to care for the very sensitive person in your life. If children’s behaviors cause them to be disliked, then you have to understand that there’s something behind it. What approach can you take when navigating around kids or people who may be hypersensitive? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Being thrown into adulthood at a very young age. Lafaya’s persistence to make things work so her child doesn’t grow up as she did. Being introduced to Autism Spectrum Disorder and writing a book about her experiences with kids who have it. What is the Lafaya Way? What are the four steps to the Lafaya Way? Building a curriculum for parents to help support children and families who might need it. And much more! This is episode 1 of 2. Episode 2 will be released this coming Tuesday, October 5th. - About Lafaya Mitchell: Pronouns: She/Her Lafaya Mitchell, LMFT (MFT 47221) has over 20 years of experience with difficult-to-treat populations; specializations include Autism/Aspergers, Intergenerational Trauma, and other moderate to severe social, emotional, and/or behavioral issues. After prompts by numerous parents and colleagues, she has captured in words the philosophy and methodology that has assisted her in offering hope and positive change to the lives of families with hypersensitive children who have failed in treatment often for years before being introduced to "The Lafaya Way" of responding. Connect with Lafaya! Website: https://lafayaway.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lafayaway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lafaya-mitchell Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelafayaway Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LafayaWay - This episode contains a few choice words, appropriately placed. Please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors.   Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/  

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Jeraud Norman shares his story about overcoming the obstacles in his life without getting discouraged. Before he was a successful marketing professional, Jeraud was often put in unfamiliar situations in his career that he didn’t know how to navigate. He may not have been successful in some of the ventures, but he never considered them as failures. How did he manage to have this kind of mindset? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: The major shift in his life after getting into an accident. What event introduced him to marketing? The people who were a part of his journey to finding success. When did he start making real momentum in marketing? Why does he utilize social media marketing more than search engine marketing? And many more! About Jeraud Norman: Pronouns: he/him In May of 2012, Jeraud and his son were hit by an 18 wheeler truck. That accident caused him to lose his job, put his house in foreclosure, and accumulate mounds of debt. At that point in his life, he had been a single dad for the past year and a half, adopted his son's older brother, and also filed for full custody of his son and won. After a series of pivots, incredible learnings, and mindset shifts, Jeraud started his own marketing company, Jeraud Marketing, where the motto is "We Turn Strangers Into Customers Using Paid Social Media Ads" on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. Jeraud Marketing has been a successful business for the past 6  years and has been able to generate millions in revenue for his clients. Connect with Jeraud! Website: https://www.jeraudmarketing.com/ - Today’s episode may contain some sassy language, so please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627  

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Sam Goldfinch talks about finding what’s right for you. It wasn’t an easy journey attaining genuine freedom from his anxiety. How was he able to distinguish what brought him pleasure and what brought him joy? Is there a difference between the two? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: Growing up with undiagnosed OCD. Associating freedom with smoking and drinking. There’s always anxiety when you go outside your comfort zone. How meditation and learning the “power of now” helped him. Starting a blog to share his journey and connecting with other people through it. Awareness always precedes change. And much more!   About Sam Goldfinch: Pronouns: he/him Sam is the founder of Sober Rebellion, a small sobriety coaching business with its roots in a community of alcohol-free rebels. Sam runs coaching programs with the mission of truly setting people free from alcohol addiction and habits that no longer serve them. Sam discovered through his own experience with addiction that stopping drinking is often not enough, time alone does not heal the wound. On one occasion he made it to 19 months without any alcohol but still didn’t feel completely free. This led him back to drinking and the pain of feeling that no matter what he did, he simply could not win. This experience led him on a 4-year journey of discovery, and through blogging, traveling and a number of different healing modalities, he found himself truly free of alcohol and loving life more than he ever had as a drinker. This inspired him to want to do the same for others in their own unique way. Sam has completed life coaching certificates with the Coaching Academy, trained under Jolene park in ‘Grey area drinking’, and is currently training to be a ‘This Naked Mind’ Certified Coach. Sam’s key mission is to help people move from surviving to thriving – without willpower or feeling like they are missing out. Sam is also the co-host of the Present and Sober Podcast. - Connect with Sam! Sober Rebellion: https://sober-rebellion.com/ Present and Sober Podcast: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/presentandsober - This conversation discusses OCD. For a more thorough discussion about OCD and COVID, listen to last week’s episode featuring Lisa Dimino and her incredible journey. This episode contains some juicy language. Please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Shannon Collins talks about the stress of dealing with the repercussions of something out of their control. Everything was fine until one day, they unexpectedly needed to undergo brain surgery. What was it like afterward? How did they start to get used to this new normal? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: Being in a situation where they can’t trust their body to do what it needs to do. Everyone else’s reaction to the surgery is its own trauma. The long-term impact of brain surgery on their daily life. What were some of the major shifts they did? Putting up boundaries because they didn’t like how people were treating them. How they learned to no longer be afraid of being honest with their feelings and values. And more!   About Shannon Collins: Pronouns: they/them Shannon Collins has been aiming to capture joy as resistance for 12 years as the owner of Shannon Collins Photography. They connect clients with affirming vendors and advocate for safer, more diverse, inclusive, and accessible industry standards. In the past year, Shannon came out publicly as nonbinary, queer, and disabled. Shannon recently founded Youthphoria, a project dedicated to celebrating and photographing trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming youth in the Philadelphia area at no cost. Shannon volunteers for The Trevor Project every week as a crisis counselor. Shannon lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with their partner, two children, chinchilla, dachshund, and 38 patient houseplants. Connect with Shannon! Website: https://www.shannoncollins.com/ Youthphoria: https://www.youthphoria.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ -- This episode talks about medical trauma and uses a few sassy words. Please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey! Please share with a friend, and rate/review and follow on Apple Podcasts, if possible. It really helps spread our message of resilience! We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627  

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Lisa Dimino White talks about the challenges of having OCD during the pandemic. When you have scientists and doctors telling you to wash your hands more frequently, what do you think happens to somebody with OCD? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: We are all much stronger than we give ourselves credit for. Growing up with uncontrollable fear and anxiety. How OCD affects daily life and dealing with it through exposure therapy. Lisa’s process of writing her book. What are “bursts of joy”? Understanding your sphere of influence. We are all on the same team at the end of the day. Not selling yourself short. Look at all the things you’ve done! And much more!   Get Lisa’s book, Bursting with Happiness, here! About Lisa Dimino White: Pronouns: she/her Known as "The Joy Seeker", Lisa Dimino White has over 20 years of experience in marketing management. She now focuses on her passion - inspiring others to actively seek out and create more joy for themselves, their communities, and all of humankind. She does this through her book and podcast, both titled "Bursting with Happiness," professional speaking, and coaching to give clients the tools they need to live their best- and happiest- lives. Most people are pretty darn amazing and don't recognize their own greatness. Lisa is on a mission to change that. We all have struggles, but they don't define us. No matter what challenges we’re faced with, there's always joy to be found....if we know where to look. Learn more at www.thejoyseeker.com. Connect with Lisa! Website: https://thejoyseeker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisadiminowhite Podcast: https://burstingwithhappiness.libsyn.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_joy_seeker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisadiminowhite/ --- Content Warning: Abuse and childhood trauma, there may be a bit of spicy language, please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey! Please share with a friend, and rate/review and follow on Apple Podcasts, if possible. It really helps spread our message of resilience! We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627    

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Ashley Easter talks about knowing true freedom when you trust yourself. Coming from an environment where her sense of autonomy was systematically taken away, how was she able to break free from it? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Growing up in a church where women have to submit to men in everything. Meeting a Christian that believes in equality for women. How did this encounter impact her? Learning to rely on her intuition when she left the cult. Still adhering to her Christian heritage but being more open to other ideologies and thoughts.   Connect with Ashley! 6 Week Course: https://www.AshleyEaster.com/intuition-mastery Courage 365: https://Courage365.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamashleyeaster/ --- Content Warning: Abuse and childhood trauma, there may be a bit of spicy language, please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627