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Light from the Rabbit HoleReal-life angels with Amy StarkToday’s episode features a conversation with one of our very favorite people! Amy Stark is a Transformational Specialist who uses EFT Tapping to release limiting beliefs and trauma to help her clients embody the best version of themselves. As you’ll hear, she’s absolutely incredible.
Our conversation is anchored in Dawn’s recent encounter with a real-life angel, which leads the three of us to dig into what compassion truly means. A few highlights from our conversation include:
The real impact of overwhelm on ourselves and others
The science behind trauma being held in our bodi...
2022-12-1452 minLight from the Rabbit HoleTapping (scientific vs woowoo)What is EFT tapping? Have you heard of tapping? If you have, do you think it’s super woo-woo or does it spark curiosity? We’re here to help break it all down, and share our personal experiences with tapping.
In all honesty, EFT is one of our favorite mental wellness tools, and we’re thrilled to help you explore this incredible tool in your life. Here’s a few highlights of what we cover in the episode:
What is tapping?
How can it help or create change?
We both share our candid experiences with tapping and the...
2022-11-3031 minLight from the Rabbit HolePaying it forwardHave you ever bought someone a coffee in the line behind you? Has anyone returned that favor? Feeling good about doing something nice for someone releases massive amounts of dopamine into our brains and besides…it feels amazing for all parties involved! Let’s chat about some random acts of kindness and wait till the end to hear our listener’s challenge! Join us in this fun, lighthearted but impactful discussion!
So pull up a chair, press play and let’s have some fun together!
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2022-11-1628 minLight from the Rabbit HoleAre we manifesting what we really want?Do you believe that you can turn an idea into a reality or do you think that mindset is “woo-woo”? Do we have limiting beliefs or do we know how to co-create to make our beliefs become reality? Being a believer of “it’s not if but when” might feel like a new belief system for you and that’s why this episode has popped up in your feed!
Have you ever done a vision board, penciled your desires in a journal or written down your work goals? If you have, then you are a manifester and you just did...
2022-11-0238 minLight from the Rabbit HoleTransforming OCD & ADHD into superpowers with Sheena ComptonIn today’s episode, we connect with Sheena Compton, to learn her story of living with OCD and mental health struggles. Sheena is a bright light of inspiration, and truth about what it really looks and feels like to seek mental wellness. A few highlights of our conversation include:
· How she’s transformed her mental health struggles into her superpowers
· Understanding the difference between considering suicide and a longing to not exist
· Empowering the power of self-care knowing it’s never selfish
· Discovering tools for shifting her mindset each day
· How yo...
2022-10-1944 minLight from the Rabbit HoleThe truth about OCDIn honor of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness month, Kris shares her candid journey alongside her daughter who has OCD. This conversation shares Kris’ story of discovering, supporting, and treating her daughter’s OCD. Kris opens up about the honest truths she wishes she’d known years ago, in hopes of supporting others in navigating the journey with more awareness, grace & compassion.
If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with OCD this is a must-listen for you. If you’re simply looking to know more, do better and be more compassionate to those affected by OCD, thi...
2022-10-0527 minLight from the Rabbit HoleSerendipity & SynchronicitiesAre you a believer in “things happen for a reason?” Have you ever had a moment where you think to yourself, I was just thinking about that and it happens? OR I was just thinking about someone and they show up either over the phone or in person? Do you “ask for signs” and they appear? Or are you on the other side of the camp where you believe more in the rational mindset and that there is no such thing as fate or serendipity moments? Wherever you reside, you’ll enjoy this fun convo of our experiences.
In this...
2022-09-2826 minLight from the Rabbit HoleWho are you really?What are the myths and misconceptions around the label of introvert and extrovert? Do you get frustrated being labeled as one or the other, especially if you don’t think it’s accurate? Better yet, how do you recharge your battery if you are an extrovert? If you are an introvert are you intimidated or even irritated by an extrovert? Can we put the judgment and separateness aside and really dig into this topic? Perhaps this conversation may get you thinking a bit more about who we really are or better yet, who we are not.
So pull...
2022-09-2119 minLight from the Rabbit HoleMetamorphosis of a relationshipHave you ever wondered why your relationships change so much over time? Or do you often wonder how you can capture that initial “honeymoon” feeling again? Does it cause you to think something might be “wrong” since it’s changed so much? Join us in a riveting, yet comical discussion about how our relationships start and how they evolve over time. Kris and I open up about our personal stories and how we have changed to adapt to the metamorphosis of a relationship.
So pull up a chair, press play and let’s have some fun together!
Curiou...
2022-09-1429 min
Light from the Rabbit HoleReintroducing Light from the Rabbit HoleWelcome to the first episode of the new and improved Light From The Rabbit Hole podcast! As I continue on my journey of mental wellness, my best friend and fellow podcaster/empowerment coach, Kris Rice, joins the podcast as my new partner and co-host! In this episode, we describe the new format and why we were both called to jump in together on this new adventure. The episodes will be 20-30 minutes so you can take us with you on your walk or your road trip. Enjoy shorter, lighter yet still very meaningful & educational discussions.
Light from...
2022-09-1406 min
Light from the Rabbit HoleReframing our Body Image with Shoshana GordonIf you’ve ever been body shamed or felt like losing weight was the answer to everything, or even if you're not the one struggling with body image, this is an important conversation to hear. Dawn speaks with her good friend Shoshana Gordon about the importance of words and finding a healthy balance between calories in and calories out.
The story of her journey from using food as comfort and begging to go to “fat camp” to becoming a gym rat, obsessed with calorie counting, contains so many relatable nuggets of wisdom. She’ll tell us some of the t...
2022-05-0455 minLight from the Rabbit HoleDestigmatizing Mental HealthBehind the scenes of Light From the Rabbit Hole, both former guests from Season One connect on this important Mental Health episode. Kris Rice who debuted on Episode 24, “Advocating Mama Bears”, sought guidance to help her daughter with her mental wellness after listening to Episode 11, “Brain Based Treatments Lighting the Mental Health World on Fire” where world renowed Dr. Roseann Capana Hodges debuted. Her message of supporting the brain and behaviors without medication as the first alternative was exactly what Kris needed to hear. Dawn brings the ladies back together to continue the conversation of destigmatizing mental health in their own...
2022-04-271h 06Light from the Rabbit HoleThe Struggle to Get Real with Robyn JenningsRobyn Jennings returns to continue the conversation from our first season around her struggle with mental wellness and maintaining a healthy relationship with food. She acknowledges that the intrusive obsessive thoughts about her body and weight continue to plague her, but it’s being aware of her disease, every hour of every day, that’s saving her.
We discuss the powerful tool of mindfulness and the different ways to use it, keeping in mind that tools are no good unless you have awareness and more importantly, the desire to live a healthier life. Robyn continues to work to s...
2022-02-0343 min
Pixel Hunt Podcast2-11 - Krusty’s Super Fun HouseEy up! We've reached Mega Drive letter K this time round with Krusty's Super Fun House! Is it a Moe or is it a No from us? Cultural interlude from Dec 10th 1992
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2022-01-291h 33Light from the Rabbit HoleFrom the Bottle to the TopJen Slatosch was an open book when Dawn first met her working at Dawn’s apartment complex. Feeling trapped in a toxic job and in recovery, but discovering light through yoga and meditation, you know that got Dawn’s attention and their friendship has blossomed ever since. In this episode, the new friends will dig into the reasons Jen turned to alcohol at an early age and drank until she blacked out. You’ll hear how she’s fighting to get her power back.
They discuss some of the fundamental characteristics of addicts, such as having a tendency...
2022-01-201h 10Light from the Rabbit HoleShining a Light on Sexual Addiction with Brianne DavisYou probably don’t know anyone with a sex or love addiction, right? It’s a topic that nobody talks about, but Hollywood working actress, Brianne Davis, is talking about it with us in this episode. She is the author of the 4 time Best-Selling novel, Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex and Love Addict, and is speaking out about this secret addiction that can bring shame and guilt to a person’s life even beyond what most addictions can handle.
She’ll dispel myths like, not all people with sex and love addiction have been abused or come fro...
2021-11-1146 minLight from the Rabbit Hole27. Suicide Prevention - Holding Space Can Save Lives-Connection/Persuade/ReferThis week’s episode titled “Suicide Prevention-Holding space can save lives-Connection/Persuade/Refer”, I have the honor of interviewing Jill Babiarz who is a death by suicide survivor. Jill leans into her intense lived experiences of severe depression, suicide, and multiple baby losses, She is dedicating her life’s work to the people who have died, so that we may understand their stories and help save lives. As a Yoga Practitioner, Jill’s been teaching healing movement for over 2 decades both through her online platform and in her studio in Madison, Wisconsin. She is training to become a Yoga Therapist and...
2021-08-111h 00Light from the Rabbit Hole26. Creating Normalcy is Everyone’s ResponsibilityIn this fun episode, titled “Creating Normalcy is Everyone’s Responsibility”, Dawn interviews 13 year old Natalie Hills’ who will help educate all of us on how best to support those in the LGBTQ+ community as an ally and advocate. She explains the pronouns and why they are SO important to understand and use so that we can help normalize the community. Why does it matter to help normalize something that may seem different to you? Because when there is a feeling of normalcy, there is a feeling of community. When there is a feeling of community, there is love and kindness...
2021-07-2859 minLight from the Rabbit Hole25. And Then There's Relapse...This episode was a painful realization of the true heartbreak of addiction and mental illness and it still continues to hit home for us. Relapse is a common part of the recovery process. Boredom and isolation could easily be listed as the number one reason for relapse by many individuals in early recovery. Any and all down time prior to recovery was usually used getting their substance, using their substance, and recovering from their substance. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), relapse statistics show that 40-60% of people relapse after completing treatment. Common triggers for relapse are...
2021-07-1536 minLight from the Rabbit Hole24. Advocating Mama BearsIn this week’s episode, Dawn interviews not only a dear friend but an amazing entrepreneur who created an online holistic health coaching platform called Deconstructing Wellness. It’s a place where “high achieving mamas can empower and prioritize their own needs and wellness so they can show up even stronger for those they love”. She discusses why she started this company and how her own personal experiences created the urgency to start this company to support women and specifically moms. Kris talks about her recent breakthrough in her business that made her realize clearly why she started this journey of...
2021-03-171h 23Light from the Rabbit Hole23. Empathy is a Simple Act of KindnessIn this shorter solo podcast, Dawn shares a recent personal experience that sparked her to sit down and record this podcast on the topic of Empathy. Emotion researchers generally define empathy as the ability to sense other people's emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling. Empathy has a powerful place in our lives and for those we are called to be empathetic towards. We take for granted the extreme impact we can have when we stop and create a safe environment for someone who may need our empathy. It's the ability to...
2021-03-1033 minLight from the Rabbit Hole22. On a Healing Journey...Do You Believe in Trauma Recovery?On today’s episode, Dawn interviews Reverend Doctor Natalie Vail who is a double board Acupuncturist, Ordained Spiritualist Minister, Certified Psychic-Medium, Reiki Master, Herbalist, Feng Shui Consultant and initiated Shamanic Priestess with more than 30 years of experience as a Healer. Based in San Diego, she works with clients worldwide. As an integrated Practitioner, her personal mission is to share ancient wisdom and hold a sacred space for people to heal their deepest wounds through compassion and courage. We discuss her unique gifts from when she was speaking with dead people and spirits from the age of 4, to her own trau...
2021-03-031h 22Light from the Rabbit Hole21. Stepping Into Your OWN Power… Shine Your LightIn this week’s episode, Dawn interviews Lianne Saffer who often describes her life as an endless quest to “feel it all”. She is a wife, mother, writer, life coach, fitness instructor, hair stylist, and advocate for helping people live a loud and authentic life. Lianne is a newly published author of a book that is ON FIRE on Amazon called “Please Don’t Send Me Flowers”. Her link to the book is here and believe me, you are going to want to read it.
It will make you laugh out loud, cry out loud, be validated and seen, an...
2021-02-031h 23Light from the Rabbit Hole20. Freedom from Secrets… A Journey to ForgivenessDawn interviews Pirie Jones Grossman, former well known TV Host for E! E! Entertainment Television, Fox Television, NBC, CBS and ABC who is now living a beautiful second half of her life as a Certified Life EmPowerment Coach, TedX Talk Speaker, Influencer and Writer. She also has a secret. Her story will resonate with those who carry a secret, those who may not even be aware of their secret yet and those that feel ashamed to share or acknowledge their secret. Pirie obtained her Masters in Spiritual Psychology in 2014 and that is where she meet her podcasting co-host, Diane...
2021-01-131h 20Light from the Rabbit Hole19. Self Love and Acceptance... The Foundation of HappinessIn this episode, Dawn interviews two rising stars within the LGBTQ+ community that are not afraid to be raw, authentic, bold, empowered and their successful podcast “Coming Out Happy” is taking the world by storm. Their episodes are amazing, they tackle real life issues and give unbelievable advice and support from their own experiences and from the certified life coach training that Dani has worked so hard to achieve. On their Podcast, online community and on their YouTube videos, Certified Life Coach and Author of the book called Coming Out Happy, Dani Max and her life partner Keely Lou discus...
2020-12-161h 06Light from the Rabbit Hole18. Let’s Dispel the Psychiatry StigmaOn today’s episode Dawn interview Dr. Laurie Goldman, who is a medical doctor, psychiatrist, and functional medicine practitioner who’s been in private practice since 1999. She had an interesting start to her career working at one of the country’s largest county jails where she was hired to focus on the women population. While working in the public health sector, she realized that the word psychiatrist did not always have the best connotation. She decided to change that mindset and wanted to be a different kind of psychiatrist. She is trained in integrative and functional medicine which adds a comple...
2020-12-0947 minLight from the Rabbit Hole17. Changing lives with EMDR TherapyDawn interviews a dear beautiful lifelong friend, Alison Guillon, LPC, Founder/Owner of Pacific NorthWest Behavioral Health who is a trained EMDR therapist that teaches us the beauty of EMDR which Is used to treat so many levels of trauma. You will be glued to your seat listening to the amazing science and stories that Alison shares. She sheds so much beautiful light on the positive influences of EMDR that you will be excited to learn more! She sees collaborative care as essential to overall wellness and comes to her mental health expertise trained in ruling out general medical co...
2020-12-021h 33Light from the Rabbit Hole16. Shame... Settling the Score with OurselvesDawn interviews Kathryn Metcalf Hernquist who has successfully navigated through insurmountable odds with grace and courage. With a family history of drug and alcohol abuse, she was not only pre-disposed to addiction but learned at any early age that it was the only way she could “escape” the torment of childhood molestation and sexual abuse in her adult life. Her story, up until she finally went into treatment and sought help, was a dangerous, risky life filled with chaos, shame and unfortunate events. She shares a very vulnerable and scary story of a stalker and serial rapist who broke into he...
2020-11-181h 01Light from the Rabbit Hole15. The Silent PartnerDawn interviews a special guest on today’s episode that knows her and her sons story better than anyone…her husband Ryan. He gives his perspective of loving both Cole and Dawn from the sidelines while also being an active participant in supporting Cole’s growth and development from the time when he entered Cole’s life at the age of 8 years old. Together, Dawn and Ryan share what they learned, what they missed, what they didn’t know, how they could have navigated through the challenging times differently and what they did right…in the best interest of their son. Ry...
2020-11-111h 23Light from the Rabbit HoleTrailer for Episode 15: The Silent Partner Loving and Supporting from the SidelinesSubscribe now on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform to get this episode when it publishes on November 11, 2020.
2020-11-0702 minLight from the Rabbit Hole14. Emotional Transformation through a Virtual EFT SessionDawn revisits one of her favorite guests, Amy Stark of Stark Transformation, for a 2nd podcast which is a virtual EFT tapping session.
Watch the Video on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/kySbsSeWu6Q
In this podcast which will also be shown on YouTube as a visual session, you can see the power of EFT in action. Amy will explore and heal old programs that Dawn is continuing to run over and over again that have kept her from reaching her full potential. As a psychic and healer, Amy connects to Dawn’s higher...
2020-11-041h 37Light from the Rabbit Hole13. Consciousness Awakening and Spiritual WellnessDawn interviews a fascinating Spiritual Clinical Psychologist based in Los Angeles who has written a book called “Lesbian Love Addiction, Understanding the Urge to Merge” that has a 5 star rating on Amazon! She co-hosts a podcast called “The Consciousness Salon” and she and her wife, Vanessa just launched awakentherapycenter.com which was a dream for them both to open their own therapy center. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Lauren’s philosophy stems from the understanding that mind, body and spirit are interconnected.
In this podcast, we talk about her journey back from addiction. Her life changing moment that ca...
2020-10-211h 22Light from the Rabbit HoleTrailer for Episode 13. Consciousness Awakening and Spiritual WellnessTrailer for Dawn's interview with a fascinating Spiritual Clinical Psychologist based in Los Angeles who has written a book called “Lesbian Love Addiction, Understanding the Urge to Merge”.
2020-10-2101 minLight from the Rabbit Hole12. Parent Support within the LGBTQIA CommunityOn this solo podcast, Dawn shares an amazing national resource for the parents, friends and those that identify within the LGBTQIA community. She discusses 6 things you can do before they come out. Every parent/friend/ally should listen to this episode as Dawn shares some of her own personal journey.
2020-10-1431 minLight from the Rabbit Hole11. Brain Based Treatments Lighting the Mental Health World on FireDawn interviews a well-known trail blazer within the pediatric mental health space, named Dr. Roseann Capana Hodge on this weeks’ ground breaking episode!
This podcast was one of Dawn’s most educational, as it dives into “brain based treatments such as Neurofeedback and Biofeedback within the integrative wellness world. Dr. Ro has written 4 books with the launch of her newest book called “Teletherapy Tool Kit” which is releasing October 27th, 2020, she has co-authored another awesome book which is a resource guide for parents and caregivers called “Brain Under Attack” and has been called by Forbes Magazine, as “The thought leader...
2020-10-071h 11Light from the Rabbit Hole10. Breaking Down the Walls of Human TraffickingDawn shares a painful personal story of her families experience with grooming and trafficking while speaking to the Founder and Executive Director, Max Dispositi of the North County LGBTQ Center in San Diego. Max will outline the warning signs and educates on prevention of human trafficking. If you don’t think there is a national crisis of trafficking in our country, you need to tune in and hear the truth.
Max Dispositi
ncresourcecenter.org
lgbtcenters.org
760-994-1690
2020-09-301h 26Light from the Rabbit Hole9. Embracing Your Whole Self Part 2This is the continuation of Steve’s journey to becoming his whole self and embracing that he wasn’t getting rid of Stephanie, rather he was allowing Steve to finally be. This is a Transmale story of hope.
2020-09-2330 minLight from the Rabbit Hole8. Embracing Your Whole Self Part 1Dawn dives into the coming out story of an old high school friend, Steve Hansen, who struggled with being mis-gendered and living his whole life in the body of woman he was never meant to be in while he was also labeled a lesbian. This is a beautiful story of empowerment, self acceptance, enlightenment and true happiness.
2020-09-2352 minLight from the Rabbit Hole7. Energy Healing through EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)Dawn speaks with Amy Stark from Stark Transformation and the Ophelia Podcast. She is an energy healer, empath and transformation expert. She uncovered her spiritual gifts after discovering meditation at 26. While combining her science background with her spiritual talents she uncovered the ability to help others heal by rewriting their trauma and mental programs through clearing energy and EFT. Amy and Dawn had an instant connection and she is a repeat guest on the podcast. Her podcast can be found at podcast.starktransformation.com/episodes and she can be reached for her services at starktransformation.com.
2020-09-161h 29Light from the Rabbit Hole6. A Bright Light within RecoveryDawn talks with a special person in her life, Carlyn Park, who has successfully navigated through 13 years of being a sober addict. She brings light, hope and empowerment to her personal journey at a very young age with her battle of alcohol. Her story of family addiction that led her down the addiction path at a young age, reveals that true self love and spirit guiding you, can in fact heal your soul.
2020-09-091h 12Light from the Rabbit Hole5. Body Recovery through TREDawn connects with Chad Brown who is the founder of an amazing company called Somatek Training where he is a certified TRE Provider. TRE stands for Tension and Trauma Release Exercises and Chad shares his own trauma that drew him to seek his own healing with EFT (tapping techniques) and TRE. He now teaches others for their own “body recovery” discovery.
Chad Brown CMT, Certified TRE Provider 323.547.9272
Website: somatektraining.com
Instagram: @somatektraining
2020-09-091h 21Light from the Rabbit Hole4. Courage to be AuthenticDawn digs into an extraordinary story of resilience and acceptance as she interviews an amazing transgender man, Paul Kan, a corporate executive that lived under cover for many years until he embraced his true authentic self. He coaches executives to empower their leaders to become the very best version of themselves by being transparent and authentic. His story is moving and brought Dawn to tears.
Website: kannectionleadership.com
Facebook: @manonpurposelife
Instagram: @yespaulkan
To all listeners, Paul is offering a free 1 Hr “Discover the Power of You” Session.
2020-09-021h 07Light from the Rabbit Hole3. Ian’s Love LetterDawn speaks to Stacie McLauchlan, an amazing mother who lost her beautiful son to suicide 3 years ago at the age of 14. He did not leave a “suicide note”, he left a “love letter” and from the letter a beautiful non-profit movement was formed. This organization livehardmovement.com is a tribute to Ian to carry on his legacy and words he wrote to “Live Hard” in his letter. This episode is about suicide discussion, prevention, awareness. It’s an important conversation to tune into, for anyone, not just those who have children. Please support her movement and donate to the cause www.livehar...
2020-09-021h 28Light from the Rabbit Hole2. The Awakened SoulIn this podcast, one of Dawn's closest friends, Robyn Jennings, shares her personal lifelong mental health struggles and perfectly complements Dawn's story as she asks difficult and vulnerable questions of Dawn to uncover the true motivation for why she decided to open her story to the world. This episode lays the foundation and motivation behind the stories you will hear on the show and reveals some very authentic, yet painful stories for Dawn and her husband Ryan in the support of their son Cole. Robyn and Dawn share a bond of love and friendship that has spanned close to two...
2020-09-0257 minLight from the Rabbit Hole1. Why me? Why now? Why this?Even when we stumble down the rabbit hole...there is still light. There is always light shining upon us. Even for those afflicted with mental illness and addiction, there are stories of triumph. Thus the Podcast Light from the Rabitt Hole was born.
2020-09-0211 min
Housewerk Radio003 by Kris RameaThis months show takes us back ten years with a bit of a nostalgia mix of mine from 2007 plus all the usual business.
1. Aberton - The Future (Original Mix) [Stereocity]
2. SoulPhiction pres. SBM - Gotta Have It [Philpot]
3. Rhode & Brown - Mary's Tool [Toy Tonics]
4. Saison - This Is A House Record [No Fuss Records]
5. Cris Herrera, Homero Espinosa, Tokita - Hold On To This Feeling [Large Music]
6. Lorenz Rhode - On Top [Dirt Crew Recordings]
7. Luke Solomon, Queen Rose, Amy Douglas - Light You Up [Classic Music Company]
8. Rhemi, Shezar - We've Had Enough (Zepherin Saint Superfly Mix) [Rhemi...
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