Best Innerstrength Podcasts (2025)

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3 Ways to Assess Your Leg Strength 23:58

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2M ago23:58

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Join me today to check out 3 leg strength assessment tests! These fun tests call on the strength of our legs and posterior chain, plus our balance, flexibility and explosive power. Since we as women carry over half of our skeletal muscle in our lower body, keeping our muscle tissue and bones strong as we age helps us maintain our balance and functi…

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5 Ways to Test Your Grip Strength (and why it matters to your health) 13:41

3M ago13:41

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Whether you're opening a jar or lifting your dumbbells, your grip strength is integral to your ability to do just about everything with your hands. Weakened grip strength is linked to risks for things like falls, fractures, prolonged recovery from illness, cognitive decline and more. Today I'm giving you 5 ways you can test your grip strength so yo…

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EMDR Therapy and Mental Health Support with Susie Morgan, LMFT, BCETS 48:27

4M ago48:27

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EMDR stands for "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing." It is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method that helps people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms, and directly treats the way memory is stored in the brain. It is shown to be a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addic…

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PERI + POST Menopause Testing and Treatment Options with Dr. Jill Carnahan 55:17

5M ago55:17

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Looking for relief from symptoms in perimenopause or postmenopause? I sat down with Dr. Jill Carnahan (who is my functional medicine doctor), and talked to her about the specific tests and treatment options she uses for women in the different menopause stages. We also share resources for online support with hormone balancing (in the US, the UK and …

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Top Nutrition Strategies for Perimenopause and Postmenopause 34:36

5M ago34:36

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Join me to learn about the best foods to eat in the menopause years (both perimenopause and postmenopause) so you can support your body from the inside out while your hormones are changing. These strategies will help you hold onto your valuable muscle tissue for better mobility, agility and strength over time. Plus, they’ll help you support a healt…

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The Best Perimenopause Training Tweaks for a Strong, Sculpted Body 36:12

5M ago36:12

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Training in perimenopause requires a few simple tweaks to drive great results in our body, and prevent weight gain. As hormone levels change, our body responds differently to the exercise we do which means we sometimes don't see the results we expect even when we put in a big effort. So today I'm sharing the best types of exercise and the best work…

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My Shocking Accident and How My Healthy Habits Saved Me 28:59

6M ago28:59

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On my cross country trip coming home for Christmas I had a shocking fall that dislocated my elbow. I was lucky enough to have the strength to get up, drive myself to a hospital and recover well over the following weeks. Falls can be dangerous at any age, and you never know when you're going to need to draw on your reserves. It's always a good time …

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You're the Main Character in 2025! 23:26

6M ago23:26

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You are the MAIN CHARACTER of the story that is unfolding in 2025! You've got 12 chapters to write in 12 months. So let's outline the first quarter of our main character's health and fitness plans together today so we can jumpstart your success this year! Grab the free worksheet so you can follow along: bit.ly/2025main In this episode…. ⭐️ How chap…

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Childhood Trauma & Power 31:04

7M ago31:04

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Greetings Adult Child, On this episode, I sat down with returning guest and therapist Phyllis Leavitt who is the author of America In Therapy where we talked about when unhealed childhood trauma can get the best of us and even create toxic relationships. We spoke about the potential danger when untreated wounds create a sense of entitlement and mis…

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Re-Writing Childhood Trauma Scripts 47:04

8M ago47:04

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Re-Writing Childhood Trauma Scripts Greetings Resilient Adult Child, Thank you for joining me for episode 24 where I sat down for a raw & real healing conversation with trauma informed business & leadership coach Denise G Lee. We talked about the lifelong impact of unhealed childhood wounds, spiritual injuries & emotional scars and how we can slowl…

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CHILDHOOD BETRAYAL TRAUMA 41:22

9M ago41:22

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CHILDHOOD BETRAYAL TRAUMA Welcome to episode #23 of my Adult Child In Recovery Podcast! On this show, I spoke with Ria Flanagan, a compassionate trauma coach & counselor. She’s an MA MFT, LISAC, CSAT, CMAT, owns and operates a private practice supervising associate counselors and provides coaching and consultation services. She is the author of the…

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Boundary Setting For Adult Children 40:22

9M ago40:22

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Boundary Setting For Adiult Children Thank you for tuning into another episode of Adult Children In Recovery! I had so much fun speaking with a fellow adult child traveler who spoke in depth about her own recovery process, how she was able to come out of denial and practice healthy boundary setting in her most significant and closest adult relation…

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Unmasking Childhood Religious Trauma 50:19

10M ago50:19

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In this episode, I had the honor & pleasure to speak to a fellow inner child coach who shed so much light on how she was able to heal, recover from years of multi-generational religious trauma & deprogram her inner child from stressful fear-based thinking & learn how to regulate her emotional nervous system. Alicia Farricielli holds a Bachelor’s De…

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How much exercise is too much? 24:20

10M ago24:20

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I know you've probably heard me say that over training can really undermine your results. But what does "over training" actually mean for you? Is it okay to combine other exercises with the program you're currently doing? And what about running or pickleball or swimming or other recreational activities you enjoy on top of your regularly scheduled w…

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The Danger Of Unhealed Adult Children In Power 54:37

10M ago54:37

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Hello Adult Children, Today I welcomed back one of my most requested guests Phyllis Leavitt to unpack the potential danger when our inner childhood wounds, abuse & trauma remain buried and unhealed and how the toxic after effects of being raised in an abusive and dysfunctional home may and often do negatively affect all of us on in our adult relati…

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Protein for Women: Part 2 Plus, How to Use Aminos, BCAA's, Collagen and Creatine 23:34

11M ago23:34

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When it comes to supplements, there are so many out there. But how do you know what you need, and what the difference is between protein powder and say, a BCAA? And do we all need to be taking collagen? Plus there's a lot of buzz about creatine for women right now...is it merited? We're diving into all of this in more in the second installment of m…

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Unmasking A Mental Illness Diagnosis 40:49

11M ago40:49

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Greetings Adult Child, On this episode, I met with the "un-doctor" Dr Fred Moss who shares that you may not have a mental illness and there may be absolutely nothing wrong with you. Dr. Fred Moss is a mental health advocate/psychiatrist serving in many capacities: keynote speaker, psychiatry expert witness, podcaster, mental health coach, and teach…

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The Narcissist & The Empath 50:06

11M ago50:06

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Greetings To All Adult Children, It was my honor & pleasure to sit in conversation with a narcissistic coach & therapist in today's latest Adult Child In Recovery Podcast. About Darren Elliott Darren is a warm and compassionate story teller who has an exceptional perspective as both a survivor of narcissistic abuse and now a coach and therapist spe…

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Protein for Women: Part 1 Plus Tips for Using and Choosing Protein Powders 32:31

11M ago32:31

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Why is protein so important for us as women? The reasons go well beyond our body composition goals. Today I’m talking all things protein, including why we need it, how much we need, and how those needs change over time. Plus, I’m covering protein powder and some different ways you can use it - from timing around your workouts to cooking with it. An…

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Forgiving The Unforgivable 41:06

11M ago41:06

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Greetings Beautiful Adult Child, In my latest adult child in recovery podcast, I sat down with Katharine Giovanni, an amazing author, speaker & forgiveness facilitator! Katharine's a three-time award-winning best-selling author, speaker, and one of the original founders of the independent concierge industry. Katharine has authored over twelve books…

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Healing Toxic Relationships 42:42

12M ago42:42

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Greetings Adult Child In Recovery, On this latest episode, I spoke with therapist & author Shannon Petrovich about how to heal and recovery from narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships. I hope you find the guidance, recommendations & conversations helpful and give you greater clarity and peace of mind on your healing journey. About Shannon: Shan…

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healing your inner critic 23:20

12M ago23:20

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Greetings Adult Child, I sat down with an internal family systems practitioner and spoke about how this healing system can heal the wounded parts of us that can overtake our nervous system leading to chronic anxiety, worry & not allowing our core self, wisdom & gifts to shine through and be expressed. I hope you listen, like & subscribe to my Adult…

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Why "Healthy Eating" Can Look So Many Different Ways 30:08

12M ago30:08

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Is there a "perfect diet?" I don't think so. One of the challenges many of us face on our health journey is wading through the conflicting and confusing messages about "eating healthy." It's hard to navigate and it's hard to know if what you're doing is supporting your goals or hindering them. I think different things work for different people at d…

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5 Essential Recovery Tips if You Get Sick or Injured 27:53

1y ago27:53

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If you've ever gotten injured or been recovering from an illness wondering when you could start training again, today's conversation is for you! After recently getting COVID and suffering a lengthy recovery period, I had time to ponder - and put into practice - the very advice I so often give. Not only will you learn how to get better more quickly,…

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5 things I'm doing at 47 to Avoid Regret at 87 27:07

1y ago27:07

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No matter what your current age or stage of life, I'm sure you'd like the actions you're taking to be impactful - both for your current state of health, but also for setting yourself up down the road. Because we want to be able to look back in 10 years and thank the person we are today for setting us up so well with a strong body, healthy joints, g…

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How To Shift From Anxiety To Calm & Serenity 47:13

1y ago47:13

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Greetings Adult Child Family, In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting in conversation with a truly courageous soul who overcame years of hardship, struggle & abuse in childhood and how she was able to pause and recover from the debilitating symptoms of complex ptsd. Dr. Jeanne was diagnosed with Panic Disorder in 2015 which forced her to rec…

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How Walking Supports Your Muscle and Long-Term Fat Loss 27:46

1y ago27:46

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How does walking support your fat loss goals, support muscle and bone density and give you so many other health benefits at the same time? And where does that fit in with our cardio, cortisol levels and changing hormones when we get into our 40's and beyond? Today I'm taking a deeper dive into how our resting metabolic rate is influenced by our bod…

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Gut Health and Estrogen Balance 20:08

1y ago20:08

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A healthy and diverse gut microbiome helps support the balance of our hormones, a robust immune system and impacts how efficiently we absorb the nutrients in the food we eat. Tune in today for a tour on the ecosystem that makes up your digestive system, how you support better estrogen balance, get better results from your training and be a good ste…

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8 Walking Benefits for Women to Get You Moving 20:14

1y ago20:14

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I made walking more a huge priority over the past couple of years and it's helped me in so many ways! I wanted to share some of the inspiring data that shows the tremendous health benefits women get from walking more, which become especially significant in our perimenopause and postmenopausal years. Plus, I'm sharing details on how I've been able t…

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Postmenopause: Training + Nutrition Success Guide 36:42

1y ago36:42

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In our postmenopausal years, we have achieved an important milestone as women! Let’s explore the way the inner landscape of our hormones has changed so we’re better equipped to navigate these new waters. I’m sharing my Postmenopause Training Trifecta so after you finish this episode, you’ll be armed with the specific training and nutrition strategi…

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Mastering Perimenopause: 5 Strategies You Need 43:09

1y ago43:09

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In perimenopause, the 5-10 year period before our cycle stops entirely (menopause) it might feel like all the things that used to work for you don't work anymore, and your body just isn't responding like it used to. As our estrogen and progesterone levels begin to get off balance and decline, it has a big impact on our recovery, our body temperatur…

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Women's Cycle Training and Nutrition Guide 24:31

1y ago24:31

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Training with your cycle - explained! While you’re in the phase of life where you’re having regular periods, you may feel intuitively that you just don’t have as much drive during the days leading up to your period. And you may notice that certain times of the month you are able to absolutely crush your workouts. Following the rhythm of your cycle …

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5 Essential Self Care Tips for Better Muscle and Joint Health 26:25

1y ago26:25

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Think about how you are sitting or standing right now - and the posture you are in. Is this a posture you are frequently in? What muscles are activating in this posture? Over time the muscles that work more than others can exert pulling forces across our joints, causing imbalances we're not aware of - and that show up when we're training as well if…

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12 Ways to Improve Your Stress Resilience 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

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What impact is stress actually having on our muscle tissue and our ability to lose body fat? Can a workout be too stressful, or does it actually act as stress relief? And how do our stress hormones interact with hormones like estrogen and insulin? Today I’m diving into the body’s stress response for women in different life stages, key data points t…

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Adaptations and progressions 24:54

1+ y ago24:54

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How do we get past plateaus in our training? If you've ever wondered how to keep progressing on the foundation you've built, or have questions about a specific program or how to tailor your training to your life stage (cycling years, perimenopause or post menopause), this episode is for you. I'm talking you through how your body responds and adapts…

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Reparenting Your Wounded Inner Child 47:43

1+ y ago47:43

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Greetings Beautiful Adult Child, In this latest adult child podcast, I interviewed Damla Atkien, a kindred spirit and inner child trauma informed energy healer. Damla shared how she views the clouds as unhealed wounds and the stars as our inner childs shining light and she also spoke about Goddess Innana that we can call upon as our greatest ally t…

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Toxic Family Trauma 45:52

1+ y ago45:52

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Greetings Adult Child. In my latest episode, I sat down with an amazingly gifted author & magical manifestor who shared her personal journey of how she was able to move beyond surviving in a dysfunctional home as a parentified child and develop new tools to thrive & grow into becoming her own loving parent. Susan was raised in a challenging and cha…

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3 Ways to Get Faster Workout Results in your Cycling Years, in Perimenopause and Post-Menopause 31:02

1+ y ago31:02

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Have you been faithfully working out, but feeling frustrated by how slow your results seem to be? Chances are, you're doing plenty of exercise....but you may be overlooking some key areas of your daily actions that are undermining your efforts! Let's talk about 3 key surrounding actions that will help your workouts pay off big time, and why this is…

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5 Foolproof Motivation Hacks 29:13

1+ y ago29:13

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Do you find it hard to stay on track with your fitness goals or find yourself feeling overwhelmed by everything on your to-do list? Join me today to talk about the 5 key reasons we get burned out, and how you can “all or something” your way forward! In this episode, I’m exploring…. ⭐️ If you’re stuck in a rut, here’s what to do! ⭐️ Identifying burn…

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You Can't Eat Love 42:54

1+ y ago42:54

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Thank you for watching my latest episode where I had an enlightening & empowering conversation about the adult child journey with my special guest Leslie Lindsey Davis. We discussed the importance of honoring our authentic feelings and becoming our own loving parent & feel safe being seen, heard & remember to trust that we are all perfect just the …

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Generational Family Trauma 50:53

1+ y ago50:53

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Generational Family Trauma Join me & my special guest Tracey Yokas the author of Bloodlines & childhood trauma survivor in a conversation about strength, hope, resilience & the healing recovery process. In this episode, Tracey speaks candidly about being raised by emotionally unavailable, neglectful & immature parents and how she was able to overco…

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MDMA Therapy For PTSD 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

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I truly enjoyed learning about how to heal childhood trauma with MDMA Therapy and how to demystify what it really is and how it may help you recover from years of abuse or neglect in our most important & precious developmental years and even while we're in utero in our birth Mothers womb. Jill Sitnick is the founder of The Journey Sage, an educatio…

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Heal stress eating and stop stuffing your feelings 52:10

1+ y ago52:10

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Dear Adult Child Listeners. I recently sat down with Dr Joy Bracey & had a heart opening & mind blowing conversation about adult childrens trauma response to eating our feelings which soothed our developing nervous system, helped us feel safe & calmed us down when no adult caregiver was available or able to and how we can love ourselves free of the…

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Miraculous Intervention For Adult Children 51:46

1+ y ago51:46

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This episode features Kimberly Braun, A Minister, M.A., Reiki Master, Author, Speaker, Retreat Leader & Meditation Coach & TEDx Speaker, Former Meditation Faculty At The Omega Institute & Inspirational Podcast Presenter Kimberly was impelled from earliest childhood experiences & has spent over a decade as a monastic nun exploring the path of Presen…

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Mourning The Loss Of Our Childhood 46:31

1+ y ago46:31

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Welcome To My Adult Child In Recovery Podcast! My special guest today is author, speaker & licensed marriage & family therapist Melody Murray who shares how to heal & recover from childhood grief, loss & trauma & has written a new book called "Mourning The Living - When The Loved One You've Lost Is Still Living" Melody discussed her own family of o…

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Cultivating Courage In Community 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

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Greetings Courageous Being, In this episode, I've invited Sandy Stream, an author and activist whose work is built on the belief that everyone deserves and is capable of finding peace and warrior-like strength within themselves. After teaching law for 20 years, raising her two children, and facing a life full of adversities and lessons, she decided…

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America In Therapy Episode 43:16

1+ y ago43:16

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It was such an honor and pleasure to sit down with the author of America In Therapy for this enlightening and important potentially life saving conversation. A Bit About My Guest: Phyllis Leavitt has a Masters’ Degree in Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University. She co-directed the Parents United sexual abuse treatment program in Santa Fe,…

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The Adult Child Laundry List: What It Is and How to Heal - with Lou Bardach 1:00:49

2y ago1:00:49

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Greetings Beloved Adult Child Family, Thank you for tuning in & watching the latest episode of my Adult Child In Recovery from Insanity To Serenity Podcast! On this show, Lou & I discussed the definition of an adult child, the 14 commonly known laundry list of adult child traits & how the adult-child 12 step program & internal family systems therap…

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How to Discern Our Own Energies from Others 56:12

2y ago56:12

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Thank you for tuning into the Adult Child Podcast - Episode #2. On this show, I'm joined by my special guest Salena Colp where we speak to Empaths like you who occasionally experience challenges with navigating which energies are ours and the kind of energies that don't belong to us. I facilitated an Aura Clearing Energy Process to strengthen your …

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Hope & Healing For The Adult Child In Recovery 1:07:44

2y ago1:07:44

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Greetings Beloved Empath, I'm so honored to welcome you to my new Adult Child In Recovery Podcast where I’ll be introducing you to healing experts in the field of energy healing, neuroscience, metaphysics & mind/body modalities to empower you to unburden your inner child’s first 18 years, 72 seasons & 6,570 days of childhood pain & shame as a resul…