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Healing Begins on the InsideNavigating Hormonal Health and Self Care with Christine McInnisIn this episode, my special guest Christine McGinnis dives into the importance of honoring the different phases of life, from puberty and pregnancy to postpartum and perimenopause...Discussing the vital role of support, self-care, and acknowledging the body’s incredible resilience during these transitions. Christine shares insights into the emotional and physical challenges of perimenopause and menopause, including the impact of hormonal shifts, like migraines. We also explore practical self-care tools, such as reflexology, breathing exercises, and setting healthy boundaries.Christine highlights how small, consistent practices can help track progress and stay motivated. Ultimately, encouraging listeners to em...
2024-10-2347 minHealing Begins on the InsideFrom Trauma to Transformation: Healing Chronic Pain with Ashlee HoelckIn this episode, special guest Ashley Hollick shares her inspiring story of healing from chronic pain and abusive relationships through emotional recovery, mindset work, and therapeutic practices. We explore the deep connections between emotional trauma and physical health, diving into techniques like deep meditation, cord-cutting, Hawaiian forgiveness prayers, and self-care rituals. Ashley's journey of letting go of painful memories, navigating loss, and embracing the power of emotional intelligence and family support reveals the strength found in vulnerability. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the ongoing healing process, emphasizing self-reflection, forgiveness, and tuning into the wisdom of your body.
2024-10-2240 min
Healing Begins on the InsideEmotional Regulation and Trauma with Lauren SpeigelmeyerEmotional understanding and regulation are what we need to show up and perform our best. Lauren helps parents, teachers and admins reduce stress while guiding children to emotional regulation. As a result, kiddos can learn and adults can get back to enjoying what they love. Lauren is the founder of The Behavior Hub and she thrives on building brain and research-based, child-driven trainings and courses with the whole child in mind and we had the honor of sitting down with Lauren to discuss tips and strategies around emotional regulation for our kiddos. Follow Lauren on Instagram https://www.instagram.c...
2022-04-271h 01
Healing Begins on the InsideDemystifying Behaviors with Jill UrbaneParenting children is a challenge! Defiance, tantrums, and ever-changing emotions can make even the best parent scratch their head. Patterns of behavior are deeply engrained into our cell memories. How do we move beyond those cell memories and out of the fear-based state of stress? Jill Urbane, a Social Worker and Parent coach has been working with parents for twenty-plus years as a home visitor and today we are sitting down with Jill to discuss parenting tips and strategies. Join us for this important conversation about decoding and demystifying behavioral challenges with your children. Follow Jill on Instagram https://www.in...
2022-04-151h 16
Healing Begins on the InsideHealing Trauma with Somatic TherapyHow can you deal with trauma and learn to process difficult emotions, set clear boundaries and communicate effectively in your relationships? Petyah James, Somatic Therapist and Coach joins us for a special conversation about how we can heal from the effects of trauma. She shares how you can free your inner child from past traumas, move through pain and awaken your own healing resources and inner wisdom. - Follow Petyah on Instagram @the.wisebody.coach, on Facebook @PetyahJames, Website https://www.petyahjames.com/, FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/689122404808193
2022-02-251h 06
Healing Begins on the InsideConsciously Parenting in Adoption with Josh PeckAdoption is hard and messy! It always strikes Gaile and I as it doesn’t matter which state or country you live in…trauma for our adopted kids is the same!!We recently had an opportunity to sit down with Josh Peck. Josh and his husband Laurence are dads to two girls. Josh is a life and career coach, helping exhausted working parents find fulfilling new careers when they’ve hit the wall of midlife. Josh was so much fun and has this calm energy about him, we hope you will have as much fun listening...
2022-02-181h 13
Healing Begins on the InsideAutoimmune Disease and YOU!Do you have an autoimmune disease? Are you going through life trying your best to ignore your symptoms are doing just enough to mask your symptoms? Or maybe you're ignoring the signs altogether? What about your kiddos, especially if they came for foster care or adoption? Chances are their guts are a mess.Autoimmune disease happens when the body’s natural defense system can’t tell the difference between your own cells and foreign cells, causing the body to mistakenly attack normal cells. Today, we are talking with Thirmanda Zavala. Thirmanda is the founder of H...
2022-01-3149 minHealing Begins on the InsideHow to build your village of support...You know you need help but have no idea where to start looking, your babysitters have been hit or miss, and you are struggling to find someone who understands your kids and your needs as a mom.If this sounds like you, we may have a solution for you...Dr Sarah Naadimpalli will take you through all the steps of finding, hiring and maintaining a professional relationship with a nanny or babysitter extraordinaire.Dr. Sarah Nadimpalli is a nurse, researcher, and mom. She found herself struggling with finding the right childcare set-ups for her family. Kn...
2022-01-241h 01
Healing Begins on the InsideMy journey to Adoption - Gaile OsborneAdoption is a personal journey for every family...there is no one way. Maybe you couldn't conceive on your own or maybe you just felt called to foster or adopt children. Wherever you are on your journey...know you are right where you are supposed to be.Gaile has a master’s degree in special education and 25 years of experience in the field. Currently, she is the executive director for Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina, the voice of Foster, Adoptive and Kinships parents in NC. Gaile takes us on her family's journey to becoming an adop...
2022-01-1855 min
Healing Begins on the InsideFinding Your Truth as an Adoptee with Mary HerbertWhen do you know it is time to search for your biological family? How do you search for your adoptive family? What if they don't want to meet me? What if they do want to meet me? How do you fill the void as an adoptee?Mary Herbert is a domestic infant adoptee, wife, and mother to her four favorite people. She’s dedicated her professional life to advocating for adoptees on their journeys. Her years-long struggle of reconnecting with he biological family taught her what’s most important: family.Mary takes us on a raw and...
2021-12-101h 07Healing Begins on the InsideNavigating Holiday Expectations with your kids and familyIn today's BONUS EPISODE, we are talking about navigating the holiday season and all the expectations that come from your kids and family.Gaile and I love this time of year but this does not mean it is necessarily an easy time for our kiddos!Gaile and Dena THREE Yes's for this holiday season...Gaile: Less is more, keep a schedule and create a tradition.Dena: Making memories, pick your battles, and low and slowGaile and Dena THREE No's for this holiday season...Gaile: Don't overdue gift-giving, a free for all...
2021-11-1630 minHealing Begins on the InsideThe Two Trauma Mamas Podcast TrailerHey there! Welcome to the Two Trauma Mama Podcast! We started this podcast because while we still have hard days, we are nowhere close to where we started. We are here to laugh with you, cry with you and support and encourage you while inspiring you to rediscover who you are and fill up your tanks. Join Gaile and Dena weekly on Fridays beginning December 10th, as we take down the filters and do a deep dive around life as an adoptive family with other trauma mamas, adoption, and trauma experts.Our enti...
2021-10-2402 minHealing Begins on the InsideHealing Begins on the Inside TrailerWelcome to Healing Begins on the Inside Podcast, This is your safe space where your story is honored, your experience is valued, and your journey towards healing is supported. I'm Dena, Trauma Informed Somatic Coach and together we'll explore the connections between mindset, nutrition, and movement. Each episode invites you to reclaim your narrative, nourish your spirit, and reconnect with your body. Join me as we embark on this journey of growth and transformation.Your journey begins now!
2021-09-2301 min