Surviving Trauma: Stories of Hope

Send us a Text Message.When the dust settled after the terrifying collapse of the World Trade Center, NYPD beat cop turned ATF Deputy Assistant Director Peter J. Forcelli found himself in a fight for his life, both physically and mentally. Join me as I, Marlene McConnell sit down with Peter to unpack his harrowing experiences from the front lines of law enforcement, including his vivid survival story from September 11th and the unspoken mental health battles that followed. His gripping narrative not only sheds light on the personal costs of service but also opens up a much-needed conversation on the psychological toll that comes with the badge.The scars of trauma often lie hidden beneath the surface, but as Peter shares, conquering the nightmares of PTSD begins with breaking the silence. In a profession where mental fortitude is a given, we unravel the evolution of how admitting to mental struggles in law enforcement is no longer a sign of weakness, but a courageous step towards healing. The episode journeys through Peter's personal coping strategies, offering hope and practical advice for those silently struggling and a call to action for systemic change within the ranks of first responders.Finally, we tread into the depths of government accountability with Peter as he gives us an insider's perspective on his whistleblower experience during Operation Fast and Furious. His story is a powerful reminder of the weight of the oath to serve and protect the Constitution and the American people, challenging leadership to own their mistakes for the betterment of all. Shedding light on the complexities and consequences of bureaucratic mismanagement, Peter's narrative is a testament to the resolve of those who dare to speak truth to power and the resilience of the human spirit when faced with life's unexpected battles.It has been my pleasure to have Peter join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. If you wish to connect with Peter, check out his website and social media links below. Website:  https://www.peterjforcelli.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-j-forcelli-26597122/ Please, head to Amazon, Takealot or Audible at the link and get your copy of my E-book, paperback book or audiobook edition, of Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNAudible: Link to Audiobook hereSupport the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am pleased to welcome Rebecca Wellington from her home in Seattle, Washington where she lives on the traditional homelands of the Duwamish people. Rebecca Wellington has taught high school social studies, as well as undergraduate courses and graduate level courses in education history and curriculum and instruction. Her higher-education teaching adventures have taken her to universities across Western Washington, including University of Washington, Seattle University and the University of Puget Sound. She holds a doctorate in Education History from the University of Washington, where she taught in the undergraduate program of the College of Education. Rebecca's career in education started on the ocean, sailing around the world on a traditionally rigged tall ship. Through this two-year global circumnavigation Rebecca trained for a US Coast Guard captain's license and went on to work in non-profit outdoor education, teaching kids to sail on the Charles River in Boston and later on the Puget Sound of Washington State. Rebecca's scholarly articles have been published in the History of Education Quarterly, the American Indian Quarterly and the Pacific Northwest Quarterly. Rebecca was driven to write a history of adoption in the United States from the perspective of an adoptee and to honor the memory of her older sister and truth of brave women everywhere. Rebecca's proudest accomplishment is mothering her two daughters.It has been my pleasure to have Rebecca join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. If you wish to connect with Rebecca, check out his website and social media links below. Website: www.rebeccawellington.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/_rebecca_wellington/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawellington/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccawelling10/Book:https://www.amazon.com/Who-Worthy-Mother-Intimate-Adoption/dp/B0CZ31NWN2Please, head to Amazon, Takealot or Audible at the link and get your copy of my E-book, paperback book or audiobook edition, of Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNAudible: Support the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am thrilled to welcome Mike Coy to the podcast who joins me from Chattanooga, TN, United States. Mike Coy grew up on the baseball field. From his early days of playing in Beaumont, Texas, to a long history of coaching, he has always been drawn back to the game. His dad was an umpire and coach that helped every kid in town with their game. Baseball is in his blood. And with good reason — his teams are winners!After playing in college, Mike moved into the TX/LA Professional Baseball League where he hit .556 for a magical season in 1977, won the league championship, was named MVP and Offensive Player of the Year two years in a row, and won a contract offer with the New York Mets baseball team. Since then, he has gone on to coach Little League, Senior League, Big League and Select Baseball. Today, at 60+ years old, Mike is still playing and dominating Men’s Senior Baseball League with seven (7!) World Championship Rings!Fueled by his father's poignant words, "make a difference," Mike transformed a harrowing battle with cancer into an incredible journey of triumph. As a sought-after keynote speaker and best-selling author of "I Chose…Live: There’s No Cheating Cancer, And We All Have a Choice To Make," a testament to overcoming adversity and making life-changing choices.With a powerful mantra, "Winners find a way to win. Losers only find excuses why they fail," Mike inspires profound shifts in perspective and action, motivating individuals to embrace purpose and resilience. Mike’s story encompasses not just a battle against cancer but a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. His strength lies in his ability to motivate others to find purpose, conquer adversity, and live each day with gratitude and determination.Mike also has a stellar career as a Registered Financial Consultant.It has been my pleasure to have Mike join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Enjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Mike, check out his website and social media links below. Website: https://www.ichoselive.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IChoseLive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecoy/Free Gift: https://www.mikecoyspeaks.com/giftBook: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/i-chose-live Please, head to Amazon, Takealot or Audible at the link and get your copy of my E-book, paperback book or audiobook edition, of Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: Support the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am delighted to welcome Edit B Kiss to the podcast who joins me from the United Kingdom. Edit B Kiss is a holistic mentor, success habit coach, #1 best selling author, Humanitarian Award winner and international speaker. She works with clients on releasing long-lasting pains, blockages, ancestor defects and emotional traumas so they could live fulfilled and joyful lives. Edit originally was a petroleum engineer, working in the petroleum industry for 15 years before being a life-coach full time. During those years she trained to become a Reiki Master, a Sekhem Healer and a Karma Yogi Practitioner under the teaching of Karma Guru Sumant Kaul; strengthened her extra senses; and worked on several family constellation therapies. She learned life-coaching from the Satori Prime brothers (who base their work on Landmark approaches) and was trained by Bob Proctor, who is known for his appearance as a featured expert in the movie, The Secret. While living in New Zealand, she was a member of Reiki NZ Incorporated. It has been my pleasure to have Edit join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. If you wish to connect with Edit, check out his website and social media links below. Website: https://editbkiss.comInstagram: https: //www.instagram.com/editbkiss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/editbkiss/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bkisseditYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MagicalKarmaPriestess Please, head to Amazon, Takealot or Audible at the link and get your copy of my E-book, paperback book or audiobook edition, of Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNAudible: Link to Audiobook hereConnect with me by checking out mycenteredlife for daily inspiration, and leave me a comment to let me know what you think of the episode.Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mycenteredlifeInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/mycenteredlife LinkedIn: htSupport the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am delighted to welcome Tate Barley to the podcast who joins me from North Carolina, United States. Tate carried the burden of shame for years, stemming from poverty, addiction, and the struggle of being a closeted gay man. Through Alcoholics Anonymous, he found sobriety and now seeks to inspire others by sharing his transformative journey. His memoir, unveils his troubled relationship with his father and his path to overcoming shame and a scarcity mindset. Tate reflects on his challenging childhood from rural North Carolina to poverty in Central Florida, and their move to 1970s Houston. He details his battle with repressed sexuality and escalating drinking, leading to rock bottom. Tate's story resonates as he pursues self-acceptance and inner peace. A Houston-based attorney, speaker, author, and educator, Tate lives with his husband, Anson, and their dog, Emerson.Tate Barkley grew up in the small towns of North Carolina, where money was tight, dreams seldom came true, and family secrets were kept hidden. His Grandmother’s house was a sanctuary where he felt loved—and her big Sunday dinners nourished his stomach and his soul. After his parents divorced, he discovered his mother’s new boyfriend, and eventual husband, was his biological father— a charming dreamer who would disappear for months at a time, leaving his family to fend for themselves. As a teen, Tate began drinking. His father was a heavy drinker, and Tate was always looking for ways to connect with him, for a way to hold on to the moment before he slipped away again. Drinking gave Tate a sense of calm, and it numbed him from the love he was missing in his life. After years of drinking, losing his law practice, and hitting rock bottom he realized he either needed to take responsibility and change—or he’d end up dead.This is a Southern boy’s story of surviving in a good ole boys’ world. Tate fought his way back, ended a life built on lies, and forged a path to accept his true self—with or without his father’s love.It has been my pleasure to have Tate join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Enjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Tate, check out his website and social media links below. Website: http://tatebarkley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barkley.tateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/barkley.tate/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tatebarkley3829LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-tate-barkley-3014bb14/Please, head to Amazon, Takealot or Audible at the link and get your copy of my E-book, paperback book or audiobook edition, of Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: Support the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am delighted to welcome Nick Prefontaine,  who joins me from Rhode Island, United States. Nick Prefontaine is a 3x best-selling author and was named a top motivational speaker of 2022 in Yahoo Finance. He’s a Speaker, Founder and CEO of Common Goal. Nick’s been featured in Brainz Media, Swaay and Authority Magazine.At 14, Nick suffered a life-threatening snowboarding accident. His parents were told he probably wouldn't ever walk, talk or eat on his own again. He did. In his talks, he shares the same system that helped him run out of the hospital. He teaches the audience how they too can apply this same system to their lives to make it through any trauma, crisis or life challenge.Today, Nick is a successful business man  and prolific real estate investor, but his mission is to help resolve trauma and help all people, especially those with brain injuries and dysphonia.It has been my pleasure to have Nick join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. If you wish to connect with Nick, check out his website and social media links below. Website: https://www.nickprefontaine//LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickprefontaine/Instagram: http://www.nickprefontaine.com/S.T.E.P. Free EBook: http://www.nickprefontaine.com/step/Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNConnect with me by checking out mycenteredlife for daily inspiration, and leave me a comment to let me know what you think of the episode.Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mycenteredlifeInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/mycenteredlife LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/marlene-mcconnell-6abb331aWebsite: www.mycenteredlife.comSupport the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.I am excited to welcome Heulwen Marina Carrier to the podcast who joins me from Edinburgh, Scotland. Marina lived through early trauma as an illegitimate unwanted child, born as a girl, then sexually abused by her step-father up to the age of 9 when she was left as dead. She was baptized as a baby, so despite her suffering, she passed to Grammar School and through God’s provision was enabled to pass sufficient exams at 16, then at 18, to train as a teacher.Her career was led by Providential care and as she asked questions, and sought answers through courses, she grew in wisdom and experience of enabling learning even with those deemed to have learning difficulties.Most of her shifts of direction followed necessity,  or invitations – such as the one that offered her a 3-year Student-ship to do a Ph.D. when she was married and had an adopted child!!! She taught all ages and abilities in her years in education and finished her work as Acting Head of Department of In-Service Education of Teachers. She chose to step sideways into support of students but then had to recognize her mental exhaustion – and her own needs.She had lived in denial of her human needs for years – especially since her husband’s betrayal.  And now in despair, she heard her name when crying on the bed. And she was given early retirement.So for 30 years after God called her back to the Church, she was led through ‘the dark night of the soul’, finding the mystery of the Inner World – and what it means to live in ‘Spirit and in Truth’. She learned the wonder of humility and the mystery of giving all her burdens to Christ…. Yet living for Him and by Him.  Gradually her suffering of her early years in human terms became revealed and unraveled as she needed to embrace her faith and allow change in her heart and live for Love.With a greater understanding of the effects of trauma and PTSD, healing in faith brought compassion and will to bless and serve others who bore heavy burdens of lovelessness and shame.It has been my pleasure to have Marina join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Enjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Marina, check out his website and social media links below. Website: https://www.overcoming.live/Facebook: https://facebook.com/heulwenmarina/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxk634erDwRy8Aea2fwhdgPlease, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: Support the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am delighted to welcome Avgi Sakatopoulou and Ann Pelligrini to the podcast. Avgi and Ann, psychoanalysts and professors at NYU, tackle one of the most hot-button cultural/health issues raging in the United States of America—how one forms their gender identity—in a new book, GENDER WITHOUT IDENTITY.The award-winning psychoanalysts challenge the argument widely embraced by rights activists and members of the LGBTQ+ community that gender identity is innate and immutable. Dismissing the notion of core gender identity as simplistic, problematic, and potentially harmful to LGBTQ+ people, the authors propose instead that gender is something we all acquire—through our ongoing development, family history, and life experiences, which sometimes include trauma.      AVGI SAKETOPOULOU (she/her) trained as clinical psychologist in New York after emigrating from Greece and Cyprus, and subsequently completed training as a psychoanalyst at the New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, where she currently teaches. She also serves on the faculty of the William Alanson White Institute, the Stephen Mitchell Relational Center, and the National Institute for Psychotherapies, where she offers courses on psychosexuality and gender. Her interview on psychoanalysis is on the collection of the Freud Museum in Vienna and she is the 2022 recipient of the Scholarship Award from the American Psychological Association’s Division of Psychoanalysis.  Dr. Saketopoulou is also the author of Sexuality Beyond Consent: Risk, Race, Traumatophilia (NYU Press, 2023).ANN PELLEGRINI (they/them; she/her) is Professor of Performance Studies & Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University, teaching classes on queer theory and psychoanalysis, among other topics, as well as a psychoanalyst in private practice. They are the author/co-author of three previous books, including “You Can Tell Just by Looking” and 20 Other Myths about LGBT Life and People, co-authored with Michael Bronski and Michael Amico (Beacon Press, 2013), which was a finalist for the 2014 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBT Non-Fiction. Dr. Pellegrini has also co-edited two anthologies and is founding co-editor of the “Sexual Cultures” series at NYU Press. It has been my honor and pleasure to have Avgi and Ann join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. If you wish to connect with Avgi or Ann, check out his website and social media links below. Avgi SaketopoulouWebsite: https://www.avgisaketopoulou.com/Ann PellegriniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-pellegrini-7030b6124/ A special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. Please support the show and I by heading to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world toSupport the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this weeks episode, I commemorate the lives of my brother, Conniffe January and friend, Suritha Alting.#podcast #grief #rememberance #commemorate #death #lovedonesSupport the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.I am delighted to welcome Sarah Westbrook to the podcast who joins me from Missouri, United States. Sarah Westbrook, MS, LPC, NCC, is the founder of Westbrook Counseling Services and Daisy Girl Communications. As a trauma survivor herself, she understands the work that goes into healing. She helps her clients work through their pain to achieve lasting results, laughing along the way to becoming their most authentic selves.A National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), Sarah entered clinical practice as a professional counselor in 2014. With a master of science in mental health counseling from Walden University and focused continued education in Trauma Informed Therapy, The Gottman Method, DBT, and CBT, she provides individual therapy, couples and family counseling, and weekend psychoeducational training courses.After a dysfunctional and abusive Mormon upbringing, Sarah left the religion and began her journey to heal from c-PTSD and the religious trauma of her childhood. She shares her story of surviving personality-disordered parents, and her faith transition, along with advice for healing from toxic cult-like religious systems, on her podcast Unpacking Mormonism and Other Religious Trauma.She also hosts Raising Crazy: Growing Up to Show Up, where she offers psychoeducation for parents and caregivers, especially those with behaviorally challenging children. After traveling the US as an Army wife and mother of seven, Sarah and her family put down roots in central Missouri.It has been my pleasure to have Sarah join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Enjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Sarah, check out his website and social media links below. Website: https://www.daisygirlcommunications.com//Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daisygirlcommunications//Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083025745982Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNConnect with me by checking out mycenteredlife for daily inspiration, Support the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.This week, I am delighted to welcome Richard Brockman, MD to the podcast who joins me from Columbia University, United States. An intertwined tale of a boy’s world shattered by suicide and a man’s story rewritten by neuroscience.Richard Brockman, MD, is a clinical professor in the department of psychiatry at Columbia University and a visiting professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Namibia. He has been honored with the Nancy C.A. Roeske Award for medical student education by the American Psychiatric Association and with the Victor J. Teichner Visiting Scholar Award from the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry for his teaching. Also a playwright, his shows have been produced both off-Broadway and on international stages.When Brockman found his mother’s body, the simple narrative of his childhood ended. Life After Death tells the story of a boy who died and of a man who survived when the boy and the man are one and the same. It tells a very personal—yet tragically common—story of irredeemable loss. It tells the story of story itself. How story forms. How it grows. How it changes. How it can be broken. And finally, how sometimes it can be repaired.Now an expert in genetics, epigenetics, and the biology of attachment, Brockman chronicles his evolution from a child overwhelmed by trauma to a man who has struggled to reclaim his past. He lays bare the core of one who is both victim and healer. By weaving together childhood despair and clinical knowledge, Brockman shows how the shattered pieces of the self—though never the same and not without scars—can sometimes be put back together again.It has been my pleasure to have Richard join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Enjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Richard, check out his website and social media links below. Website: https://www.cugmhp.org/faculty/richard-brockman-md//LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-brockman-000219273/Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNConnect with me by checking out mycenteredlife for daily inspiration, and leave me a cSupport the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am delighted to welcome fellow survivor and mental health advocate Madeline Popelka to the podcast who joins me from the Bay Area in California, United States. Madeline, is a writer, trauma survivor, and mental health, and LGBTQ+ advocate. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she grew up in an Asian American household where mental health was never discussed. As a daughter of a refugee, intergenerational trauma runs through her family, and she struggled with her mental health her entire life. She thought that she was broken and damaged beyond repair, and she suffered in isolation. In her twenties, she started to experience PTSD symptoms and she didn’t know the first step in getting help. Nobody taught her how to heal, and she knew she wasn’t alone. As she began learning life lessons along my healing journey, she felt the urge to share her insights so other sufferers wouldn’t feel so isolated. In February 2020, she created a space for other trauma survivors, @HealingFromPTSD, which quickly became the largest trauma healing community on Instagram. Through healing, Madeline discovered and reconnected with parts of herself, and she cultivated a sense of internal peace and freedom that she never experienced before. Now, she is on a mission to help others do the same. Her first book, You’re Going to Be Okay, was released in September 2022.It has been my pleasure to have Madeline join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Enjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Madeline, check out her website and social media links below. Website: https://www.madelinepopelka.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingfromptsd/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/healingfromptsd/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/madelinepopelka/Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNConnect with me by checking out mycenteredlife for daily inspiration, and leave me a comment to let me know what you think of the episSupport the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am delighted to welcome the lovely Barbara Lane to the podcast who joins me from the United States. With over 25 years of private practice as a ministerial counselor, Barbara Lane has dedicated herself to serving individuals and families. Her educational background in human development, social sciences, and family psychology, with a specialization in child abuse, fuels her passion for sharing expertise on topics close to her heart. Through her journey, Barbara Lane boldly confronts the stigma surrounding child abuse survivors, offering hope and understanding to those who have faced similar challenges. Her latest work, Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story, resonates with readers by delving into themes of resilience, foster care, attachment, child maltreatment, trauma healing, and the power of faith. By sharing her story, Barbara empowers others to overcome adversity and find solace in the transformative power of self-discovery and faith.It has been my pleasure to have Barbara join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Enjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Barbara, check out her website and social media links below. Website: https://www.barbaralane.info/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbaralane.author/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barbaralaneauthor/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/barbaralane/Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNConnect with me by checking out myceSupport the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am thrilled to welcome the lovely Alexandra Wyman to the podcast joining me from her home in Colorado, United States. Alexandra is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide. After she lost her husband to suicide in August of 2020, Alexandra found a need to change the language around suicide, and decided to write about it. Her memoir, The Suicide Club: What To Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death is an Amazon best seller. She has spoken at a variety of conferences including Bridging the Divide Suicide Prevention and Awareness Summit 2022, 2023 Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief, and has been accepted to present at the 2023 Military Social Work & Behavioral Health Conference and the International Association of Suicide Prevention Conference 2023 in Piran, Slovenia. Alexandra has her own podcast called The Widow’s Club. She practices pediatric occupational therapy and lives in Colorado with her son.It has been my pleasure to have Alexandra join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. A special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Alexandra, check out her website and social media links below. Website: https://www.forwardtojoy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandrawyman/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/forwardtojoy/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/AlexandraWyman/Podcast: https://www.soundoff.network/show/the-widows-club/Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNConnect with me by checking out mycenteredlife for daily inspiration, and leave me a comment to let me know what you think of the episode.Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mycenteredlifeInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/mycenteredlife LinkedIn: Support the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am delighted to welcome the very astute Dr. Tara Perry to the podcast joining me from her in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States. Dr. Tara Perry is a Clinical Hypnotherapist & Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She specializes in Core Trauma Transformation, helping people get to the root of their biggest block, connect to their authentic selves, and thrive in deep confident peace. For 25 years, Dr. Perry has successfully treated celebrities, Olympians, first responders, world record holders, doctors, scientists, teachers, parents, and children. She has been featured on lifetime television, The Los Angeles Times, Fox Sports West, CosMed Magazine, and more.  For 10 years, Dr. Perry taught at the #1 Acupuncture College in California. In 2000, she was chosen as the first acupuncture teacher at the famous Arthur Ashe Center at UCLA. Dr. Perry hosts her own podcast as well--available on all major platforms called Next Level Healing. It has been my pleasure to have Dr. Perry join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Thank you to my listeners and guests for joining me on this journey. If you'd like to connect with Dr. Perry, check out her website and social media links below. Website: https://www.consulttara.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurowhisperer/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/drtaraperry/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/drtaraperry/Podcast: Next Level Healing  Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNConnect with me by checking out mycenteredlife for daily inspiration, and leave me a comment to let me know what you think of the episode.Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mycenteredlifeInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/mycenteredlife LinkedIn: Support the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Eugene Lipov and Jamie Mustard to the podcast.Dr. Lipov is a complex anesthesiologist called the "Einstein of modern anesthesiology." President Obama endorsed his discovery and innovation, the Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR), in 2010. His research has an 85-90% success rate in reducing the effects of trauma.   Jamie Mustard is an artist, multimedia consultant, and Iconist. His passion is to teach the science and "art of obviousness" and the economics of attention, helping professionals, change agents, artists, and businesses confidently and at will make their messages, brands, and ideas stand out to their desired audiences. Working for some of the biggest brands in the world, including Nike, Adidas, Intel, and Cisco, Jamie believes that art is a way to amplify and accelerate all social change. In their recently released publication, The Invisible Machine outlines how the root of trauma can be traced to a single piece of human hardware: the stellate ganglion and how the pioneering procedure of DSR appears to treat injury to the stellate ganglion, relieving even the worst symptoms of PTSI—irritability, hypervigilance, insomnia, and more—in a 15-minute treatment.Weaving hard science with moving human stories, The Invisible Machine reveals a stark new understanding of human pain and how this groundbreaking treatment was developed. It also tells the incredible story of the unlikely team, including the doctor, an artist, Special Forces leadership, and a sheriff, who work together to change our understanding of post-traumatic stress and why it matters to society.Coming out of a global pandemic, we are emerging from one of the most traumatic times in recent history. This surprising new treatment could have profound implications for medicine, mental health, and society at large.  The implications for a better, pain-free world are astounding—and that world could be nearer than we think.It has been my pleasure to have Dr Eugene Lipov and Jamie Mustard join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. A special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Eugene and Jamie, check out their websites and social media links below. Website: https://www.dreugenelipov.com/Website II: http://www.stellacenter.com/Website III: http://www.iconist.ltd/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/eugenelipov/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jamiemustard/Book - The Invisible Machine: AmazonPlease, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leaveSupport the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am delighted to welcome New York Times Bestselling Author James Arthur Ray and his wife and alchemist Bersabeh Ray to the podcast.James Arthur Ray is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, and consultant who has worked with over 1 million people from 146 countries through his coaching and leadership programs. He is the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller Harmonic Wealth, and has appeared on numerous TV shows, including Oprah, Larry King, and the Today Show. In 2009, he lost everything after a tragic accident and became homeless with $20M in debt. He has rebuilt his life using the strategies he teaches his clients. His story is told in the CNN documentary, Enlighten Us. Ray is on a mission to impact at least one billion lives and businesses worldwide positively.Bersabeh Ray was born in Iran in 1981 during the Iran-Iraq War. Growing up, her childhood disappeared into a cloud of death, violence, and instability. She experienced many traumatic events, such as witnessing the military force take her parents when she was only four. Her family escaped to Pakistan when she was seven and eventually smuggled themselves to the United States. She faced many challenges growing up, such as not speaking English, falling into gang behavior, and drug culture. Before finding the self-confidence and courage to leave, Bersabeh was in abusive relationships for years. In 2013 she met James Arthur Ray and helped him rebuild his life after losing everything. As an intuitive consultant, Bersabeh helps people heal from their past and take their power back.It has been my pleasure to have James and Bersabeh join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Enjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with James and Bersabeh, check out their website and social media links below. Website: https://www.jamesray.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialjamesarthurray/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jamesarthurandbearray/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/jamesarthurray/Free Audience Giveaway: Free Copy of the New York Times bestseller Harmonic Wealth along with Audiobook version and the Harmonic WealthLink: http://www.harmonicsuccess.com/book/Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: Support the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am delighted to welcome Self-Relationship Coach Christina Carlson to the podcast.Christina is a Self Relationship Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, and the Host of the podcast Bitches, Witches, and Queers. She was raised in radical religious groups and joined two cults as an adult before reconnecting to her body through dance, discovering her own sexuality, deconverting from religion, and discovering spirituality. In our conversation, we explored topics around radical religious groups, cults, self-love, spirituality, and so much more. Christina is certified as an Energy Coach and a Life Coach and helps women and nonbinary folks to heal and grow their relationships with themselves.It has been my pleasure to have Christina join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Enjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Christina, check out her website and social media links below. Website: https://www.christinacarlson.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinacarlsoncoach/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christinacarlsoncoach/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/christinacarlsonlifecoaching/Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNConnect with me by checking out mycenteredlife for daily inspiration, and leave me a comment to let me know what you think of the episode.Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mycenteredlifeInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/mycenteredlife LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/marlene-mcconnell-6abb331aWebsite: www.mycenteredlife.comSupport the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am thrilled to welcome the very astute Dr. Lisa Smith to the podcast, where she joins me from her office in Fort Lauderdale, United States. Dr. Lisa is an author, advocate, and professor who provides an honest perspective about solutions for mental health issues regarding the sexual assault and rape of children and teens, which is rarely addressed. She is a psychology, criminal justice, and human services professor with over 20 years of experience as a counselor, hypnotherapist, and advocate for the masses suffering from trauma and abuse.Dr. Lisa Smith is also the founder of Right2Consent.com, a sex crime reporting site. Her mission is to raise awareness, help prevent, and reduce sexual victimization (1:5 are targeted online, 1:4 girls, 1:6 boys under 18 are groomed) in America. She questions why we blame and shame vulnerable groups when they tell their stories about sexual victimization. Many are ill-prepared to fend off a sex offender when approached and don't often report the crime to parents or law enforcement. More important, these vulnerable children and teens grow up and become adults with distorted sexual identities.Most children, teens, and young adults may not know how to deter a sex offender. To help, she writes books that teach students about sexual violence. I write children's books to teach parents and children about the grooming process, give deterrence tips, and help them identify the signs of sexual violence. With her books, children are taught to be superheroes that learn to help each other bring an undetected sex offender into the light.  It has been my pleasure to have Dr. Lisa join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Enjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Dr. Lisa, check out her website and social media links below. Website: https://www.right2consent.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/right2consent/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/right2consent/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/drlisasmith/Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNConnect wSupport the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I am thrilled to welcome the lovely Azzah Manukova from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. In her early years, Azzah grew up on a ranch in the Australian countryside. Her first teachers were the Australian Aboriginal Elders, whom she greatly respects. After leaving Australia, she lived and studied in Asia for 23 years.Her work experience spans more than 30 years. She has conducted transformational seminars on five continents, including countries such as Australia, Russia, the United States, Canada, England, Mexico, Kenya, Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Korea, and Thailand.Azzah has been featured in numerous international media, including television, radio, and newspapers in Japan, New York, Russia, Mexico, and many more. It has been my pleasure to have Azzah join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com  Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNEnjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Azzah, check out her website and social media links below. Website: https://www.azzah.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/azzah.manukova/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/azzahmanukova/Connect with me by checking out mycenteredlife for daily inspiration, and leave me a comment to let me know what you think of the episode.Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mycenteredlifeInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/mycenteredlife Support the Show.Please support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell