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Redwood Wellbeing
Gendered Messages About Food and Body Image to our Kids
In this mini episode, I discuss:The messages we send to boys v girls about food and their bodies.How we sometimes talk about girls and food.How we sometimes talk about boys and food. How these messages impact intuitive eating.What parents can do to prevent gendered language around food and bodies.Link to Division of Responsibility episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JGQjoTA8lPDcjbUqUP9wq?si=3pbQ1YaZREWPi0lLxcB1sgIf you'd like to be a part of the Redwood Wellbeing community, you can subscribe to my podcast, and follow...
2025-07-25
17 min
Healing + Human Potential
How To Keep Love Alive After 16+ Years — Alyssa Nobriga On Real Intimacy | EP 98
What actually keeps a relationship strong after 16+ years? In this episode, my friend Charlie interviews me about the real tools that keep love alive long-term. We talk about how to move through conflict, regulate your nervous system before hard conversations, and communicate in ways that build safety instead of shutdown. I also share personal stories from my 16+ year relationship with Emilio — how we keep the spark alive, what it means to repair after a rupture, and why most communication issues aren’t about what’s said, but what’s left unspoken. We go into childhood patterns, triggers, and how to shift from...
2025-07-22
1h 00
The Spiritual Ride
Ep. 36- How to Quantum Leap Using the Law of Assumption
If you’ve been trying to quantum leap into your dream life but keep wondering “am I doing it right?” — this episode is for you. I’m breaking down how the Law of Assumption and Quantum Leaping work together, how I’ve used them to collapse timelines, and what most people misunderstand about “living in the end.”We’ll talk identity shifts, the truth about “feeling it real,” and how parallel versions of you are literally guiding you into the next timeline (yes, this includes my own story of a dream that changed my entire life).If you’ve ever said...
2025-07-16
17 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Why we should meet our child's EVERY emotional need
In this mini episode, I discuss;The damaging opinion that a child's emotional needs don't always need to be validated or acknowledged.The impact emotional neglect can have on a child's wellbeing.How I try to always meet my children's emotional needs, even when it's hard.The connection between poor emotional health and food relationships.How emotional validation doesn't mean we have be permissive parents.Get your free ebook here: The Emotional Eater's Repair Guide https://www.redwoodwellbeing.com.au/freebiesIf you'd like to be a part of the Redwood Wellbeing community...
2025-07-04
18 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Emotional Manipulation at Mealtimes
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this mini episode, I talk about;What emotional manipulation at mealtime meansCommon examples of emotional manipulation at mealtimesWhy emotional manipulation is unhelpful to a child's food relationshipPositive alternatives and phrases you can useSupporting yourself in making changes...
2025-06-11
22 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Inspiring lifelong physical activity in kids with Georgie Trickett and Libby Trickett.
In this episode I'm joined by Georgie Trickett and Libby Trickett - hosts of 'Play On' and 'Sportish' podcasts.They share with us;Their own journeys with physical activity over the yearsThe importance of kids having fun with movementThe danger of pushing a child too much in sportWhy specialising in one sport too early is detrimental to a child's long term relationship with movement.Being aware of our own motives behind encouraging our children in sportHow 'fun' looks different for every child in physical activityHow schools can better support kids in PE and sport...
2025-05-29
46 min
Redwood Wellbeing
What to say when your child asks; 'Is this food good for me?'
In this mini episode I outline;Why kids ask if a food is 'good' for them.What do we mean by 'good'?Why answering 'yes' or 'no' to this question can be problematic.How we can respond instead without labelling food.Examples of scripts to use when talking about different foods.Why it's important to model neutral language about food around our children. You can download my free guide for parents - Explaining Nutritional Benefits of Food to Children - here:https://www.redwoodwellbeing.com.au/freebiesYou can shop my posters...
2025-05-23
20 min
Deep and Funny
Heads up, life said nah
Popping in to let you know there’s no new episode this week because Alyssa is moving! We’ll be back next week and back on schedule after that! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-21
00 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Supporting Your Child's Gut Microbiome with Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode, I'm joined by guest Kirsty Wirth, founder of Kultured Wellness. Kirsty is an expert in the field of gut health, and works passionately to help families improve their gut-brain connections through a range of supportive products and services.
2025-05-17
41 min
Redwood Wellbeing
How are sweet food preoccupations formed?
In this mini episode, I outline;What a sweet food preoccupation meansHow children exist along a continuum with their relationship with sweet foodWhat the research suggests about a genetic predisposition for sweet food preoccupationsHow a child's environment can create or enhance their preoccupation with sweet food.If you'd like to be a part of the Redwood Wellbeing community, you can subscribe to my podcast, and follow me on Instagram @redwoodwellbeingYou can also book in a free 1:1 consult for your own or your child's body image/intuitive eating on my website www.redwoodwellbeing.com...
2025-05-08
16 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Easter Q&A
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode, I answer some of your questions about your child's eating at Easter including;Can I hold off introducing chocolate to my 3 year old?Is it a preoccupation if my child compares their chocolate stash to thier siblings...
2025-04-22
31 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Supporting Your Child's Intuitive Eating at Easter
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode, I explain how to support your child's positive food relationship at Easter through;Helping to foster an abundance mindset in your child in the lead up to Easter.Reducing your child's scarcity mindset around chocolate.Preparing your...
2025-04-13
34 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Empowering teens to build positive food relationships with Angelica Pupillo
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode, I'm joined by Angelica Pupillo, a clinical nutritionist and founder of This Is Your Body who provides evidence based advice to school students to help improve their relationship with food and their body. Angelica chats with...
2025-04-03
49 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Handling lunchbox policing at school or daycare
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this mini episode I discuss;Lunchbox Policing in Schools: Schools often have food policies, but this can sometimes lead to harmful practices like telling kids what to eat or what order to eat in.Impact on Children’s Relationship wi...
2025-03-21
17 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Creating mindful mealtime routines with Jodie Crowley
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode, I'm joined by mother of 3 and founder of Mindful Mealtime, Jodie Crowley.Jodie chats with us about;Growing her business, Mindful Mealtime and how she's helping families become more mindful as they gather together over...
2025-03-13
40 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Raising Awareness: Embracing the Beauty of Down Syndrome with Renee Kersten
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this mini episode I'm joined by mother of three, Renee Kersten, who shares with us about;Her motherhood journey with her son Julian who has Down Syndrome.His food relationship progression over the years and what is helping him...
2025-03-06
19 min
Redwood Wellbeing
What is Food Habituation?
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In today's episode, I discuss:What Food Habituation meansHow the neural pathways in the brain translate to food preoccupation The role of neuroplasticity in food habituationHow you can help your child habituate with certain foods at homeStrategies you can implement...
2025-02-21
29 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Raising Confident Daughters with Brooke Riddle
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In today's episode, I'm joined by mum of two and business owner, Brooke Riddle, who shares with us;Her body image journey transition from pre kids to motherhoodHow she parents intentionally to support her daughter's body imageThe shifts she's made...
2025-02-13
42 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Supporting Your Child's Mindfulness at Mealtimes
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this mini episode, I discuss;What mindful eating meansThe ways we can encourage our child to eat mindfullySome barriers to mindful eating for children and ways to overcome these barriersIf you'd like to be a part...
2025-02-07
18 min
Redwood Wellbeing
A mum's long term goal for her child's food relationship with Emma Pennell
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode I'm joined by mother of two and Holistic Nutritionist Emma Pennell from @the.thriving.life, as she shares with us how she's navigating the challenges in supporting her boys' long term food relationship. Emma shares;...
2025-01-31
51 min
Redwood Wellbeing
A mother's journey through her daughter's fear of food
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode I chat with a friend about the tumultuous journey she's been on the past year with her daughter's struggles with eating. She shares;The ways she's been navigating her daughter's anxiety over the course of a year...
2024-12-20
24 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Creating a Positive Emotional Atmosphere at Mealtimes
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode;What the emotional atmosphere at mealtime means, and what negative and positive atmospheres look likeWhy a positive emotional atmosphere is so important for a child's food relationship and the long term implications of a negative emotional climate...
2024-12-15
24 min
Redwood Wellbeing
How to talk about nutrition labels with your child
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode I discuss;Nutrition Information Panels (NIP's) and how to explain them age appropriately.The importance of using neutral language to inform without demonising foodThe ingredient list on a packaged food and what some of the ingredients and...
2024-12-05
36 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Fat is Fat and That is That with Kim Lawler
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode, I'm joined by dietician and founder of Explore Nutrition, Kim Lawler.Kim talks to us about her book she co wrote called 'Fat is Fat and That is That', which helps parents and children to neutralise...
2024-11-21
28 min
Redwood Wellbeing
A body image healing journey with Hannah
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode I'm joined by my old friend Hannah, who has been on a journey of healing her poor body image since childhood. She shares with us; Her insight into how we can make supportive choices as parents so...
2024-11-14
35 min
Redwood Wellbeing
How to handle comments from family about your child's eating
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode I discuss;Some common comments parents receive from extended family about their child's eating.How we need to be understanding of other people's perspectives when they disagree with our parenting decisions.To be united with your spouse...
2024-11-07
41 min
Redwood Wellbeing
How to use an authoritative approach to our child's social media use with Jemma Doley
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode, I'm joined by Psychologist Jemma Doley, who discusses with me;The harms of social media on a child's body image and food relationshipThe addictive nature of social mediaHow restriction is not always the answerWhat parents can do...
2024-10-31
32 min
Redwood Wellbeing
How your child's resilience connects to their body image with Lauren Gough
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode, primary school counsellor Lauren Gough joins me to discuss;Her role as a counsellor and the prevalence of anxiety in childrenThe characteristics of a child with poor resilience and strong resilienceUnderstanding the connection between resilience and body...
2024-10-24
30 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Four ways to support your child's emotional connection to food
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In today's episode, I talk about;What emotional eating means and why it's not all badExamples of emotional eating on both ends of the continuumWhy it's important to have a healthy emotional connection to foodHow to support your child's emotional...
2024-10-18
29 min
Redwood Wellbeing
From tummy to table: Your child's gut health & eating habits with Bec Axon
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode I'm having a casual chat with Naturopath and Nutritionist Bec Axon about better understanding of our child’s gut health and what it means for their eating habits and food relationship. We talk about the common wrestle parents ha...
2024-10-11
29 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Should you throw your bathroom scales out?
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode I discuss;How despite well meaning intentions from anti diet coaches to 'ditch the scales', this doesn't help you make peace with them because keeping them out of sight isn't a long term healing strategy.How our...
2024-10-10
26 min
Redwood Wellbeing
From healing to coaching: My food and body Image journey
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In my very first episode (eek!) I give you a brief insight into my own food relationship and body image history, and how it all brought me here, to start redwood Wellbeing and be a part of the change we want to see in this world.I...
2024-10-09
11 min
Redwood Wellbeing
What is food neutrality and why is it important for our kids?
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode, I talk about;What food neutrality means and how it's about removing moral value we often assign to foodWhat food neutrality does NOT include Ways we can talk about food in a morally neutral wayHow to talk...
2024-10-09
32 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Do you have to be body confident to model body confidence to your child?
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode I discuss:What body confidence and body acceptance meanThe ultimate outcome for our child to know acceptanceThe unrealistic expectation that they feel confident at all timesWhat to share and what not to share with our children about...
2024-10-09
32 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Using the 'Division of Responsibility' with your fussy eater
Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.In this episode we look at;The Satter Division of Responsibility (SDOR) approach to a child's eatingThe parent is responsible for the what, when and where of eating.The child is responsible for the how much and whether.How to...
2024-10-09
12 min
Redwood Wellbeing
Welcome to Redwood Wellbeing
Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing podcast. My name is Alyssa Said and I'm a certified intuitive eating counsellor, body image coach, high school health teacher, and mother. Over a decade of struggling with poor body image and eating disorders, I knew I had to heal my relationship with food and my body—not only for myself, but for my future children. I was determined to break the cycle of dieting and body loathing and raise my children to accept their bodies and follow their intuitive eating cues. Now as a mother, I've discovered that so many parents sha...
2024-09-26
02 min
Not For The Faint
S1Ep14: Someone Said It
Episode 14-Giddy up, listeners! Get ready for another episode as Summer & Alyssa wrap up the case of Lauren Agee. In this part 2 of last week's episode, Summer covers the evidence surrounding Lauren's tragic case and shares where it sits today.
2024-05-06
1h 05
Light After Trauma
When Weekly Therapy Isn’t Enough with Sarah Tatarski
Mental health missionary Sarah Tatarski joins Alyssa on this week’s episode to discuss options for when weekly outpatient therapy just isn’t enough. Sarah discussed her experiences with alternative treatment options such as partial hospitalization programs, ketamine, and alpha-Stim. She also provides new perspectives on navigating some of the major flaws in the mental health system. Sarah Tatarski's Instagram: @vulnerableandnotafraid Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families Info on the Alpha-Stim device Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.ligh...
2022-08-09
46 min
Light After Trauma
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): End the Stigma with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is arguably the most misunderstood and widely stigmatized mental health disorder. Alyssa is here this week to set the record straight on what this disorder looks like, how it is related to trauma, and why we need to fight the stigma. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We want to continue to make g...
2022-07-19
34 min
Light After Trauma
What to Expect from the Healing Process with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Everyone's journey to heal looks a little bit different, but it is important to have a general knowledge of what to expect as well as the beauty that comes from putting in the hard work. Alyssa pulls from both her experience as a trauma therapist and her personal experience with recovering from an eating disorder and complex PTSD to discuss patterns she has noticed as we move along in our healing journeys. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get...
2022-07-12
35 min
Light After Trauma
Your Body Has Always Been A Beach Body with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Alyssa has stepped away from the podcast this week while she works on a very exciting project for you all! This week, we are reaching back into the archives with a timely episode as summer heats up in the Northern Hemisphere! REDUX: Live your best life this summer as Alyssa offers advice to those of us grappling with a fear of wearing shorts, tank tops, and bathing suits this summer. Tune in for some inspiration so that this summer can be one where you embrace the incredible body you have - at any shape and size!
2022-06-21
23 min
Light After Trauma
Setting and Upholding Your Boundaries with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
This week brings the final episode in a series of discussions on setting boundaries. Pulling from Nedra Glover Tawwab's book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, this week's discussion centers on the following: - 6 areas where setting boundaries is necessary - 3 steps to set healthy boundaries -What to do after setting boundaries -How to manage people's reactions to your boundaries Order Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab Nedra Tawwab's Instagram: @nedratawwab Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest app...
2022-06-07
37 min
Light After Trauma
Pushing Past Our Fears About Setting Boundaries with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
In this week’s episode, Alyssa continues the important discussion from last week surrounding boundaries. Pulling from Nedra Glover Tawwab’s book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, this week’s discussion centers on the following: Different ways people might react to setting boundaries Why we are often afraid to set boundaries How we can push past our fears around setting boundaries Nedra Tawwab's Instagram: @nedratawwab Order Set Boundaries, Find Peace — Nedra Tawwab Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: ww...
2022-05-24
00 min
Light After Trauma
The Different Faces of Depression with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Depression might be clinically diagnosed as a very specific set of symptoms, but it is often so much more than that. Does your depression cause you to over-function? Does it cause you to under-function? Has your pain ever been invalidated because your symptoms don’t look like the stereotypical symptoms of depression? If so, you are not alone! Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma...
2022-05-10
35 min
Reasonably Dramatic
He said what??
Kaycee updates us by shitting on men - by telling us the uncomfortable situations she has been in recently. She also gives an update on the enchanted forest behind her house and the frustrations she has been having with her hair. Alyssa updates us on her feelings she has after watching Olivia Rodrigo's film, the new We're Not Really Strangers friends that she made, and an update on her feelings with her career path. This week the girls discuss outrageous, funny, and crazy things men have said to women via Reddit stories. Thanks for listening friends!!Fol...
2022-04-28
1h 00
Light After Trauma
How to Improve Your Body Image
Diet culture and weight loss tools thrive off of making us hate our bodies. The good news is that you CAN reject the societal pressure to change your body and choose to love your body instead. In this week’s episode, Alyssa breaks down the necessary steps toward loving the body you have. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need...
2022-04-19
27 min
Light After Trauma
Finding the Right Therapist for You
Where do I even begin to look for a therapist? How do I know what I can afford? How can I know if I’ve found the right therapist for me? If you’re thinking about getting a therapist but are feeling overwhelmed by all of it, this is the episode for you! Alyssa discusses some simple ways to begin looking for a therapist as well as how you can feel empowered in choosing the right person to help you on your healing journey. **Every donation to Patreon for the month of March will go to Doctors Withou...
2022-03-29
35 min
Light After Trauma
How EMDR Can Help You Heal with Melissa Parks, LCSW
REDUX: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the leading treatments for PTSD. Melissa Parks breaks down how this therapy can help you recover and why it is so highly effective. NEW: Alyssa also shares her personal journey with starting this type of treatment. **Every donation to Patreon for the month of March will go to Doctors Without Borders to help support those injured in Ukraine. Alyssa will personally match your donation. See the podcast Patreon and learn more about Doctors Without Borders below!** Patreon Learn more about Doctors Wi...
2022-03-22
50 min
Light After Trauma
The Five (5) Core Wounds, Part 2 with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Childhood trauma comes in a variety of different forms – no two trauma survivors have identical histories. However, what all trauma survivors have in common are experiences with the five core wounds that have led to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health disorders. In this episode Alyssa talks about the last two (2) core wounds and how they manifest in adulthood (to hear about the first three (3) core wounds, please listen to episode 84). Alyssa also discusses how we can begin to heal from our core wounds. **Every donation to Patreon for the month of March will go to Doc...
2022-03-08
34 min
Light After Trauma
The Five (5) Core Wounds, Part 1 with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Childhood trauma comes in a variety of different forms – no two trauma survivors have identical histories. What we do have in common, however, are experiences with the five core wounds that have led to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health disorders. In this episode Alyssa talks about the first three (3) core wounds and how they manifest in adulthood. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Ins...
2022-03-01
35 min
Light After Trauma
Imposter Syndrome is Keeping You from Living Your Best Life with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Imposter syndrome is the overwhelming feeling that we are phony or fraudulent in different areas of our lives. This psychological phenomenon causes us to attribute our successes or achievements to external circumstances rather than internal (i.e. “I only got a raise because my cousin is the boss”, “I only got an A on that test because the teacher likes me”). Imposter syndrome not only deprives us of self-love and validation, but it also stops us from having the confidence to achieve our future goals and dreams. Tune in to learn about ways to combat imposter syndrome! Source M...
2022-02-08
41 min
Light After Trauma
Episode 79: What Does "Gaslighting" Really Mean? with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Over the last several years, the term “gaslighting” has gained significant popularity among adults and adolescents alike. “Gaslighting” is a term that has been around since the 1930’s, but what does it really mean? And are we, as a society, over-using/over-simplifying this term? The fact of the matter is that gaslighting is an insidious type of abuse that causes psychological and sometimes physical wounds that may take years or even decades to heal. Medical News Today source material Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.li...
2022-01-25
45 min
Light After Trauma
The Tolerance Framework May Be Doing More Harm Than Good with Kristen Donnelly, MSW, M. Div, PhD
Kristen Donnelly (MSW, M.Div, PhD) is a TEDx speaker, international empathy educator, and researcher with two decades of experience in helping people understand the beauty in difference and the power in inclusivity. In this episode, Kristen warns of some of the dangers of the tolerance framework when it comes to inclusion and diversity. She offers a different alternative to this framework – one that will ultimately help us as a society to have better, more effective conversations and spew less violence and hatred toward one another. Kristen Donnelly TED Talk 1 Kristen Donnelly TED Talk 2 C...
2022-01-18
35 min
Light After Trauma
The Hype About Healing Crystals with Jennifer Burns
Jennifer Burns is a southern California mom who spent years being a people pleaser and suppressing trauma before she decided to take her life back into her own hands. Today she is a healing artist, creating beautiful works of art with resin and healing crystals. On this week’s episode, Jen shares her incredible healing journey and teaches us what healing crystals are and how they can be a very powerful tool in recovering from trauma. Healing Art By Jen Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and mor...
2022-01-04
46 min
Business of the V
2021 Recap From Alyssa & Rachel
Alyssa couldn't have said it any better. It's been an unbelievable year in the world of vagina's and business. This podcast was born from a desire to educate themselves and other people about the intersection of businesses creating solutions and solving problems for vaginal health. We've released 30 episodes in 2021 with many more to come in 2022. We've been overwhelmed by the excitement and the response to this podcast and can't wait to share what's coming up next! If you found this podcast useful to you, please leave us a review on your f...
2021-12-30
05 min
Light After Trauma
An Alternative Approach To New Year's Resolutions
Feeling overwhelmed by the push to make a New Year's Resolution? Tune in to learn more effective ways to create and achieve your 2022 goals. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We want to continue to make great content that can help countless trauma warriors on their journey to recovery. So, please help us in supporting the p...
2021-12-28
19 min
Light After Trauma
Why Trauma Recovery Must Include Somatic Healing with Kaity Rose Holsapple
Trauma severs the connection between our brains and our bodies, yet so much of Western culture encourages healing only from the chin up. On this week’s episode, Kaity Rose Holsapple, a Somatic Yoga Therapist, explains the many reasons why we cannot fully heal from trauma without addressing the healing within our bodies. Kaity's Website: https://www.hertemplehealing.com/ Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with t...
2021-12-21
41 min
Light After Trauma
My Battle with Endometriosis with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Endometriosis is an excruciatingly painful disease that is common among those with female reproductive organs, yet, there is little awareness on the subject. If you've ever had extremely painful periods but have been told to just take birth control, then this week's episode is for you! Alyssa breaks down what endometriosis is and shares her own personal battle with this disease. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check u...
2021-12-14
42 min
Light After Trauma
How To Help Your Bereaved Child(ren) with Michele Benyo
Michele Benyo became a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist after her six-year-old son died from cancer. After witnessing her young daughter’s intense grief over the loss of her brother, she knew she had to help other parents whose children are grieving the loss of their sibling. Michelle provides incredible insight on the ways in which children grieve and she shares tips for parents who are trying to support their bereaved kid(s). Michele Benyo's website: https://goodgriefparenting.com Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest...
2021-11-30
41 min
Light After Trauma
Tips to Beat Binge Eating during the Holiday with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Holiday gatherings are a struggle for anyone who battles with an eating disorder. With society’s ever-growing encouragement to avoid “holiday weight gain”, it can feel harder than ever to be able to enjoy yourself during big meals. Tune into this week’s episode for tips on how to manage your eating disorder symptoms this holiday season (Spoiler alert: You should NOT go all day without eating in order to prepare for a big meal!). Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Wan...
2021-11-23
36 min
Light After Trauma
Tips to Combat Seasonal Depression with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Daylight savings time and the decreasing temperatures have some of us feeling blue, but it doesn’t have to be this way! If the lack of sunlight and cold weather have you feeling down, tune in for some tips on how to thrive this winter. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We want to continue to make...
2021-11-16
33 min
Light After Trauma
Setting Boundaries with Family around the Holidays with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Whether you’ve gone no-contact with your family or are feeling anxious about being around family during the holidays, this week’s episode can help you figure out the best way to keep the joy alive during this holiday season. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We want to continue to make great content that can help...
2021-11-09
34 min
Light After Trauma
Does Your Therapist Really Care?
At some point during the therapy process, we have likely all had the thought “My therapist gets paid to care about me – they’re not expressing genuine care or concern.” On this week’s episode, Alyssa is tackling that myth and is explaining the many reasons why this thought is untrue. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We wa...
2021-11-02
27 min
Light After Trauma
Was It Bad Enough To Be Labeled "Trauma"?
This episode is for those moments when we find ourselves wondering if what we went through is “bad enough” to be considered trauma. Tune in for a deep exploration of what trauma is and what it isn’t, as well as the differences between being triggered and being traumatized. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We want to...
2021-10-19
32 min
Light After Trauma
You’ll Be Glad You Kept Fighting: One Woman’s Journey From Child Abuse with Christina Vitagliano
Christina Vitagliano shares her story from enduring child abuse to going on to start a multimillion-dollar business and publishing her own memoir. She breaks down the ripple effects that child abuse had on her life and why some of the effects of child abuse hit much so much harder in adulthood. Christina's Website Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma
2021-10-12
39 min
Light After Trauma
"I Don't Deserve To Heal" with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Have you ever felt like you just don’t deserve to be happy? Or more specifically, have you ever found yourself having self-harm urges or feeling suicidal after someone is genuinely kind to you? If so, you are not alone. Tune in to understand the reasons why this might happen as well as how you can train your brain to start accepting love and kindness. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact wit...
2021-10-05
32 min
Light After Trauma
Grief and Love: Two Sides of the Same Coin with Kimberley Pittman-Schulz
On this week’s episode, Alyssa sits down with author Kimberley Pittman-Schulz to talk about one of life’s toughest emotions: grief. Tune in to listen to Kim share her personal experience in losing loved ones. Kimberley sheds light on the grieving process and normalizes the intense pain that we feel in the wake of someone’s death, whether it be a person or a beloved pet. In her new book, Grieving Us, Kim helps us to remember the ways in which we can continue to make meaning in our lives even in the midst of grief. Kim's...
2021-09-14
37 min
Light After Trauma
Living With Your Head Detached From Your Body with Amy Guerrero
Amy Guerrero is a trauma-informed recovery coach helping people on their journey of sobriety and healing from trauma. In this episode, she talks with Alyssa about why it can be dangerous to tell people struggling with addiction to “just quit”. She also shares about her own battle with addiction and how addiction actually saved her life - at first! Tune in to hear Amy's incredible story as well as her unique approach to helping others heal via a fully somatic experience. Amy's Website:https://www.thriveinrecoverywithamy.com Check out the Light After Trauma w...
2021-09-07
37 min
Light After Trauma
Shedding Light on Self Harm with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Alyssa shares about her own battle with self harm and why we should never be writing self harm off as merely an attention-seeking behavior. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We want to continue to make great content that can help countless trauma warriors on their journey to recovery. So, please help us in supporting the po...
2021-08-31
29 min
Light After Trauma
You Are Loved & You Never Deserved It with Johnny Crowder
In this week’s episode, Alyssa sits down with suicide and abuse survivor, Johnny Crowder, to talk about the seemingly "small things” that are hugely important to have in trauma recovery. Johnny opens up about his own journey from abuse survivor to now hosting his own podcast and being the CEO and founder of an app designed to help mitigate trauma symptoms. Johnny is an amazing warrior with so much love to give! Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want...
2021-08-24
48 min
Light After Trauma
The Aftermath of Murder: Spreading Awareness on Homicide Survivors with Dr. Jan Canty, PhD
Dr. Jan Canty is a homicide survivor who seeks to spread awareness and garner more support for other homicide survivors. In this week’s episode, Dr. Canty explores the traumatic moment when she went from living a “normal” life to finding out that her husband was missing, then murdered. She explains her experience with traumatic loss and helps us to understand why so much more support is needed for those who are survivors (but still victims nonetheless) of homicide. Dr. Canty's Domino Effect of Murder Podcast What to Do When the Police Leave: A Guide to the...
2021-08-10
43 min
Light After Trauma
Mini Episode 2: Survived & Thrived Stories, Alyssa's Escape
In this unique episode of Survived & Thrived Stories, Alyssa breaks her silence about escaping from an abusive relationship. Almost 8 years to the day after her escape, Alyssa opens up about how she came to know and love a man who hurt her in unimaginable ways. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We...
2021-07-29
27 min
Light After Trauma
Part 1: Holding Space for All of the Feelings with Drew Assini
The spiritual friend and guide that we know and love, Drew Assini, is back with a two-part episode! During his last appearance on the podcast, Drew shared about his journey from addiction to world traveler and spiritual guide. On this week’s episode, Drew and Alyssa dive deep into the feelings that are coming up for him as he finds himself back in his home state. You’ll love this candid conversation about the importance of holding space for all of the trauma-related emotions and doing so can be incredibly beneficial for the healing and recovery process. Drew...
2021-07-20
36 min
Light After Trauma
Recovering from Depression, Brick by Brick with author Zack S. Rutledge
We don’t always want to hear that recovery from depression can take a long time. Some days, the pain feels unbearable and we want ways to get more immediate relief. If you feel that way, then this episode is for you! This week Alyssa sits down with Zack S. Rutledge, the author of The Official Depression Relief Playbook: Real-Life Strategies From a Guy Who Has Lived It. Tune in to hear Zack share about his own battle with depression as well as his inspiration to write a book. He provides some highly useful skills from his book that we...
2021-07-13
37 min
Light After Trauma
Relationships, Dating, and the Apologies We’ll Never Get with Bethany Barton
Author Bethany Barton joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her brand new book, Apologies I Never Got. Alyssa and Bethany dive into a discussion on the wounds left by previous partners, both shallow and deep. Bethany gives advice on how we can accept the fact that we may never get the apologies we seek. She also gives advice on how we can move forward in life and find happiness and closure within ourselves instead of waiting on someone else to give it to us. Bethany's Website: www.apologiesinevergot.com Bethany's Instagram: @a...
2021-07-06
38 min
Light After Trauma
Part 1: The Role of Guilt and Shame in PTSD with Rebecca Christianson, LCSW
Friend of the family and friend of the podcast, Rebecca Christianson, is back with a two-part discussion on the two emotions that trip us up the most when working through PTSD: Guilt and Shame. Tune into part 1 to find out if guilt and shame may be holding you back in your recovery. Rebecca's website: www.rebelliouswellnesscounseling.com Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us...
2021-06-15
27 min
Light After Trauma
Purity Culture and the Church Too Movement with Brian Catton
This week's episode sheds light on the harm that is perpetuated by purity culture as well as the abuse that can take place within the church. This episode is by no means a denunciation of God or religion. Rather, Brian, who is both a survivor of abuse in the church and a follower of Jesus Christ, sits down with Alyssa to discuss some of the dangerous ways in which religion can be manipulated by humans. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com
2021-06-08
46 min
Light After Trauma
A Breakdown of the Chakra System with Dr. Alison J. Kay, PhD
In this week's episode, Dr. Alison J. Kay, PhD, gives us a thorough explanation of the ins and outs of the chakra system and how it can be used to aid in healing and recovery from trauma. Visit Dr. Alison's website Dr. Alison's Books on Amazon Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need you...
2021-06-01
42 min
Light After Trauma
Your Body Has Always Been A Beach Body with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with Alyssa as she offers advice to those of us grappling with a fear of wearing shorts, tank tops, and bathing suits this summer. Tune in for some inspiration so that this summer can be one where you embrace the incredible body you have - at any shape and size! Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma
2021-05-28
23 min
Light After Trauma
How Neurofeedback May Help to Rewire Your Brain with Leanne Hershkowitz, LPC
This week Alyssa sits down with friend, colleague, and Neurofeedback (NFB) clinician Leanne Hershkowitz, LPC. Leanne and Alyssa dive into some of the limitations of modern psychotherapy and how neurofeedback can help to fill in the gaps. Follow Leanne on Instagram to learn more about NFB @theneurofeedbackgal Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We wa...
2021-05-25
39 min
Light After Trauma
A Functional Medicine Approach to Treating Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Kylie Burton
We know that trauma, if left untreated, can lead to a host of physical ailments, including autoimmune diseases (www.acestoohigh.com). In this week's episode, Alyssa shares about her own battle with being recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. She and her guest, Dr. Kylie, discuss a functional medicine approach to diagnosing and treating many physical ailments including chronic fatigue, sleep difficulties, autoimmune diseases, thyroid issues, and much more. Dr. Kylie's website: www.drkylieburton.com Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www...
2021-05-11
39 min
Light After Trauma
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: The Healing Power of Horses with Jeanne Mahoney, LPC
This week's episode is a lively discussion about the benefits of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) between Alyssa and Jeanne Mahoney, LPC. Jeanne is the executive director of Equine Assisted Therapy of New Jersey. Tune in to hear Jeanne share how horses have helped her heal from trauma and have even saved her life. Jeanne talks about the ways in which horses bring so much comfort and healing into our lives, especially for those of us who have a history of trauma. Learn More About Equine Assisted Therapy of NJ Check out the Light Af...
2021-05-04
32 min
Light After Trauma
Creating a Movement
Alyssa steps away from interviews this week for a solo episode in which she shares some exciting announcements about the podcast. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We want to continue to make great content that can help countless trauma warriors on their journey to recovery. So, please help us in supporting the podcast by becoming a...
2021-04-06
16 min
Light After Trauma
How EMDR Can Help You Heal with Melissa Parks, LCSW
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can sound overwhelming at first, but Melissa Parks, LCSW, breaks everything down on this week's episode. She talks about the benefits of EMDR, expectations during the treatment process, and why she has developed such a passion for this type of therapy. Find out more about Melissa: Melissa on Instagram and TikTok Website: Melissa Parks Therapy - Counseling Couples, Counseling Women Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Wa...
2021-03-09
41 min
Light After Trauma
Healing from Trauma with the Awareness 5 with Owen Morgan
Owen Morgan opens up about his repressed memories of childhood abuse and his recovery journey. He expresses gratitude for his pain, as it ultimately led to him to fall in love with what it means to be human. Owen is now the host of a successful podcast, The Awareness Space, where he continues to dive into the human experience with people all over the globe. Check out Owen's incredible work: https://www.theawarenessspace.com Instagram: The Awareness Space #Podcast (@the_awareness_space) Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other ep...
2021-03-02
50 min
Light After Trauma
Ditching Your Food Rules with Colleen Christensen
The concept of intuitive eating is undoubtedly trending right now, yet the question remains, how do we do it? Where do we start? This week Alyssa talks with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Colleen Christensen to dive into her intuitive eating journey and the specifics of how to begin. Find Colleen: colleenchristensennutrition.com @no.food.rules on Instagram and TikTok @the_socieaty on Instagram Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content a...
2021-02-23
44 min
Light After Trauma
Fighting Through Disability with Megan Grannan
Living with a physical disability can come with an entire host of traumatic experiences. This week, Alyssa sits down with Megan Grannan, a warrior who was born with a rare form of dwarfism called Metatropic Dysplasia. Megan is realistic about not only the challenges she has had to face throughout her life, but also her many successes and accomplishments as a result of her refusal to ever give up! Megan's Instagram: @littlemeg212 See Megan share her story on YouTube: Metatropic Dysplasia. Megan Elizabeth Grannan is our very special guest. - YouTube Check o...
2021-02-16
38 min
Light After Trauma
Trauma, Eating Disorders, and Poodle Science with Dietician Tianna
Tianna and Alyssa discuss the different types of eating disorders and how they can be linked to trauma. Tianna is a dietician that teaches people how to ditch dieting and achieve food freedom by intuitive eating. Learn more about Tianna's work at: realisticrootsnutrition.com Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We want to continue t...
2021-01-19
39 min
Light After Trauma
Life After Losing a Spouse with Toni Uzzalino, LPC
Toni Uzzalino opens about her recovery after the traumatic loss of her husband while raising two young children. Toni has taken her immense pain and grief and has transformed it into a life spent helping others. To learn more about Toni and her work, please visit https://www.toniuzzalinolpc.com Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need yo...
2021-01-12
44 min
Light After Trauma
The Life-Saving Power of Connecting with Kids
More often than not, the "bad kids" in this world are really just traumatized kids in immense amounts of pain. Tune in to this episode with Michael McKnight, co-author of Eyes Are Never Quiet and Unwritten-The Story of a Living System, to learn about how making a connection with kids who are hurting can often mean the difference between life and death. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us...
2020-12-15
46 min
Light After Trauma
Consent and Boundaries: Equipping Children with the Tools to Prevent Sexual Abuse
Tune in for a candid conversation with consent educator and sexual literacy advocate, Rosalia Rivera. Rosalia dedicates her life to supporting sexual trauma survivors on educating their children about pleasure, consent, and boundaries in order to prevent abuse. Whether you're a parent or not, this open discussion about sexual pleasure and the importance of knowing our bodies is useful for all of us. To learn more about Rosalia's work, visit www.consentparenting.com Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com W...
2020-12-08
44 min
Light After Trauma
Resiliency: Bringing Out the Comeback Kid in All of Us with Rebecca Christianson, LCSW, founder of Rebellious Wellness Counseling
Rebecca is back for her second episode on the LAT podcast! This time, she and Alyssa shift gears and talk about concrete ways to hone skills that will make us more resilient as we head into the second wave of a pandemic on top of the holiday season. For more on Rebecca's group practice, visit: rebelliouswellnesscounseling.com Articles referenced in this episode: https://johndabell.com/2018/05/01/the-7-cs-of-resilience/ https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/resilience/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-perspectives/202003/seven-skills-resilience Check out the...
2020-11-24
46 min
Light After Trauma
Trauma and Suicide Among Law Enforcement with Sean Grannan, Retired Police Sergeant
Retired police Sergeant, Sean Grannan Sr., joins Alyssa to discuss the prevalence of trauma and suicide among law enforcement. He has dedicated much of his career to spreading awareness and combatting the rates of suicide and PTSD among police. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We want to continue to make great content that can help co...
2020-11-17
55 min
Light After Trauma
Moving Through Grief with Rebecca Christianson, LCSW, founder of Rebellious Wellness Counseling
Grief does not escape any of us. Whether you're mourning the death of a loved one, the ending of a relationship, or the loss of a pre-COVID world, this episode will speak to you. Join Alyssa for an emotional conversation with her mentor, Rebecca Christianson, as they discuss the grief process as well as the start-up of Rebecca's brand new group practice - Rebellious Wellness Counseling - accepting new clients now: https://rebelliouswellnesscounseling.com/ Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.c...
2020-11-10
46 min
Light After Trauma
Election Day Coping Strategies: We're All Going Through It!
In this solo mini-episode, Alyssa talks about the current political climate in the United States as the Presidential election draws to a close. She offers different coping strategies for ways to manage the stress of the election on top of dealing with a global pandemic. Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get more great content and interact with the show? Check us out on Instagram: @lightaftertrauma We need your help! We want to continue to m...
2020-11-03
23 min
Light After Trauma
When Art Therapy and Neuroscience Collide with Denise Wolf, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LPC and Juliet King, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC
Denise Wolf is back at it again! This week on the podcast, Denise teams up with Juliet King to discuss the science and validity behind art therapy as well as the incredible uses of art therapy in healing trauma. For more information on Denise Wolf, visit: https://mangataservices.com To check out Juliet King's book, visit: Art Therapy, Trauma, and Neuroscience: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Want to get...
2020-10-27
44 min
What She Said!
Sept 16, 2018 - Kelsi Mayne, Alyssa Edwards, Meridian's Dilys D'Cruz & more
- Eating disorder survivor/specialist Kyla Fox talks adrenal fatigue and has tips for #women to avoid burnout - learn more: http://www.kylafoxcentre.com/ - Why women need to take control of their financial well being with Meridian Credit Union's Dilys D'Cruz - https://www.meridiancu.ca - Our Producer Alex Simpson chats with drag superstar Alyssa Edwards in Toronto about her upcoming Netflix docuseries 'Dancing Queen,' who she's rooting for on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 4 and more! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/alexsimpsononline http://www.instagram.com/alyssaedwards_1 - Musicologist Eric Alper joins us for #OnTheRecord...
2018-09-17
1h 00
What She Said!
Oct 8, 2017 - D'Ont Poke the Bear, Alyssa Baker & more
- How Ontario wine maker Andrew von Teichman's experience with bullying inspired D'Ont Poke the Bear - Learn more: www.dontpokethebear.com - Registered Dietitian Angela Wallace with tips for having a healthy relationship with food - learn more: www.eatrightfeelright.ca - Musicologist Eric Alper's list of happiest songs ever - brought to you by www.roar-group.com - Top 5 ways that expert #financial advice can help small businesses with Life Coach Financial Strategies' Renée Rebelo - learn more: www.mylcfs.com - Author Sherika Powell on her new book 'A Woman Unchained' about becoming free from childhood abu...
2017-10-06
1h 01