Episodes
Sept. 16, 2025
E 219: Reversing Chronic Illness: A Lifestyle Approach with Dr. George Grant
Dr. George Grant, the esteemed founder of the Academy of Wellness, elucidates the paramount significance of adopting a healthy lifestyle as a means to extend longevity beyond the century mark. He emphasizes that the human bod...
Sept. 11, 2025
E 218: Healing Trauma With Energy Practices: Guest Lori Spivey
On this episode, I’m joined by Lori Reese Spivey, whose healing journey began after a traumatic brain injury from a head-on collision with a drunk driver. After a year and a half of medications, specialists, and endless appoi...
Sept. 9, 2025
E217: Facing An Anxiety Attack Head On
In this follow-up to my conversation with Deborah Higgins, I’m stepping behind the mic solo to share the tools and strategies that have personally helped me in the midst of an anxiety or panic attack. While Deborah’s story of...
Sept. 7, 2025
E 216: A Cure for Anxiety: Resilience, Faith, and Healing / Guest Deborah Higgins
On this episode, I’m joined by Deborah Higgins—life coach, social worker, and author of A Cure for Anxiety: Biblical Truths and Metaphysical Practices to Overcome Anxiety, Panic, Social Anxiety, and Agoraphobia . Through this...
Sept. 5, 2025
E 215: Healing the Nervous System After Control, Fear, and Religious Trauma: Guest Brigette Gildemaster
What happens when the belief system you were raised in not only strips away your identity but also leaves you vulnerable to dangerous relationships? In this raw and powerful episode, Brigette Gildemaster — 2x best-selling aut...
Aug. 29, 2025
E 214: Bullied Behind Bars: Matt Melvin’s Story of Prison, Trauma, and Redemption
In this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , I speak with Matt Melvin , author of Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supporter Goes to Prison . Matt courageously shares his story of growing up misunderstood as an u...
Aug. 21, 2025
E 213: Navigating FAS, Autism, and Personal Growth: Guest Jason Munson
In this episode, Jason Munson, CEO of Neuro Linkers and consultant for Neuro Change Solutions, shares his journey of transformation and resilience. Jason discusses how a childhood head trauma shaped his social skills and led ...
Aug. 18, 2025
Ep 212: Healing Through Forgiveness: Releasing Anger, Shame, and Guilt: Guest Juanita Ellingson
Juanita Ellingson is a Forgiveness and Self-Care Empowerment Coach, Podcast Host, and Angel Oracle Card Reader who knows firsthand that forgiveness is not about others—it’s about YOU. For years, Juanita stuffed her feelings a...
Aug. 7, 2025
E 211: Thriving with Bipolar Disorder: Cleoni Crawford's Journey
In this powerful episode, Cleoni Crawford opens up about her late bipolar disorder diagnosis at 25 and how it transformed her life. She shares her experiences navigating mental illness, trauma, and loss—and the resilience she...
Aug. 3, 2025
E 210: Feeling Broken After a Toxic Relationship? Here’s How to Start Healing Guest: Denise Willis
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Denise Ann Willis —life coach, author, speaker, and a fierce advocate for women healing from toxic relationships. Denise opens up about her deeply personal journey from years of phys...
Aug. 1, 2025
E 209: Healing Begins With Truth: Heidi Yewman’s Journey from Shame to Strength
In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Heidi Yewman —author, filmmaker, and survivor—to share her powerful story of transformation. Growing up in a chaotic and abusive home, Heidi spent years in silence, navigating the emo...
July 29, 2025
E 208: The Adoption Paradox: Unpacking Adoption Trauma and Addiction with Jean Kelly Widner
In this episode, we talk with Jean Kelly Widner , adoptee and author of The Adoption Paradox: Putting Adoption in Perspective . Jean shares her personal journey growing up as a domestic adoptee in Washington State in the 1960...
July 28, 2025
E 207: Healing Generations: Reparenting, Perfectionism & Thriving Families with Reesa Morala, LMFT
In this powerful and heart-centered episode, we sit down with Reesa Morala, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, parenting ally, and founder of Embrace Renewal Therapy & Wellness Collective . Reesa shares her deeply pers...
July 22, 2025
E 206: Redefining Family: Love, Legacy, and Trauma-Informed Hope with Debbie Simmons
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Debbie Simmons —trauma-informed parenting coach, nonprofit CEO, and best-selling author of The Heart of Legacy . Debbie shares her deeply moving story of personal loss, adoption, and...
July 20, 2025
E 205: Breaking Generational Trauma: Recovery, Parenting & Nervous System Healing w/ Amber Tolbert, LCSW
In this powerful and deeply honest episode, we’re joined by Amber Tolbert, LCSW —a trauma therapist, supervisor, and founder of Healers in Practice™ , a soulful community supporting clinicians in staying aligned with their va...
July 18, 2025
The Scapegoat's Path to Healing: Breaking Generational Cycles Guest: Emma Lyons
In this powerful and deeply resonant episode, we explore the lifelong impact of generational trauma and the difficult — but often necessary — choice to go no contact with a toxic parent. Our guest, Emma Lyons , is a trauma-in...
July 14, 2025
E 203: Narcissists, Neglect, and Knowing Better: A Conversation on Conscious Healing: Guest Sonya Achara
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sonya Achara —a 14-year Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of the memoir "Remember Who You Are: My Journey to Higher Consciousness." Sonya shares her dee...
July 12, 2025
E 202: Healing PTSD and Emotional Trauma After Abuse: Guest Shavaun Scott
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott opens up about her extraordinary journey of healing after enduring an abusive marriage and the devastating revenge suicide of her husband on th...
July 9, 2025
E 201: Martyr Mother No More: Reclaiming Your Needs and Voice: Guest Tena Cacic
In this powerful episode, Tena Cacic — teacher, writer, scientist, and transformational guide — shares her deeply personal journey of breaking free from the victim mentality. After years of emotional chaos in her relationship...
July 3, 2025
E 200: 10 Natural Hacks To A Better Nights Sleep
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., overthinking everything from your to-do list to childhood trauma—you are not alone. In this episode, we dive into how sleep is impacted by stress, dysregulated n...
July 2, 2025
E 199: Better Sleep After 50: Natural Approaches That Work — Guest: Lucinda Sykes
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most frustrating and common challenges for women over 50— sleep struggles . Our guest, Dr. Lucinda Sykes, is a retired Canadian physician and seasoned mindfulness teacher who spec...
June 30, 2025
E 199: Healing Trauma and Rewiring the Subconscious for Abundance: Guest: Jillian Holly
From debilitating CPTSD to becoming the trusted coach for 6-figure entrepreneurs , Jillian Holly has walked the healing path—and now helps others do the same with powerful, soul-aligned tools that speak directly to the subcon...
June 27, 2025
E 197: Nervous System Healing for ACOAs: Breath, Aromatherapy, and Inner Safety; Guest: Wendy Johnston
What happens to a child’s nervous system when they grow up in a household filled with chaos, addiction, and emotional unpredictability? For Wendy Johnston, the answer was anxiety, hypervigilance, and a deep disconnection from...
June 25, 2025
E196: A Homicide, A Hero, and A Mother’s Heart: KD Wagner’s Legacy of Love
What happens when the unimaginable becomes your reality— twice ? In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, I sit down with KD Wagner , a Gold Star Mother, speaker, author, and survivor of unthinkable tragedy. KD lost both o...