Scarred, But Not Scary: an interview with Burn Survivor Dr. Lise Deguire

Scarred, But Not Scary: an interview with Burn Survivor Dr. Lise Deguire

Dr. Lise Deguire returns to Awakened Nation™ to share her massive success since the debut of her first book Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor. From the awards and the media appearances, to her TEDx Talk, Scarred, But Not Scary, and now, writing for various platforms and collegiate textbooks, Lise opens up about the meteoric rise of her story...and the lessons learned in a world that turns scarred individuals into the main villain in every movie. This is wonderful episode from a gentle soul who reminds us that beauty starts within. ABOUT DR. LISE DEGUIRE: Dr. Lise Deguire is a psychologist, author, and burn survivor. After being severely burned as a four-year-old, she spent years in the hospital undergoing multiple reconstructive surgeries.  She was raised by outrageously flawed, gifted, and iconoclastic parents. Dr. Deguire tells the story of surviving the fire and her parents in the multiple award-winning memoir Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor. Dr. Deguire graduated from Tufts University, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University. Dr. Deguire is a TEDx speaker, [https://www.lisedeguire.com/speaker-events] and has appeared on NPR, NBC, ABC, and FOX. She has presented for the American Psychological Association, the World Burn Congress, the Security and Exchange Commission, and the American Burn Association. She is a blogger for Psychology Today, and has been featured in Huffington Post, The Psychotherapy Networker, Thrive Global, and  Tiny Buddha. You can follow Dr. Deguire on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, as well as her resilience blog. Dr. Deguire lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Website: https://www.lisedeguire.com/ [https://www.lisedeguire.com/] HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose

The Art & Science of Trauma Release, with Jodi Parker

How do you go from Meeting Planner, to on air TV Personality, to Trauma Release Specialist? Jodi Parker shares her outstanding journey as she attempted to heal her son, emboldened to help other mothers, to learning an incredible healing modality that activates your body's own healing mechanisms...and she may mention her mild obsession with The Sound Of Music. This isn't just about trauma release, Jodi also shares some of the new devices that can enhance your telomeres. There is no more science fiction. Website: ⁠https://www.higherlivingjourney.com/⁠ [https://www.higherlivingjourney.com/] ABOUT JODI PARKER: Combining her education in psychology with an emphasis in neurology and childhood development, and vast life experiences, Jodi Parker engages her wisdom and knowledge to assist you on your healing journey. In 2004, When her oldest child went into early liver failure as an infant, Jodi became an expert on detoxing and pure living in order to save her son's life. Emboldened by her new found wholistic knowledge, she began assisting other mothers in their quest to heal children outside of conventional approaches. Jodi has worked with children of all ages and backgrounds, including those with emotional and behavioral challenges. As her career path shifted, Jodi became an International Event Coordinator, planning events in 30 States, 4 Provinces in Canada, and Sweden and Germany for the international student organization "Up with People." Upon returning home she became a television news segment producer in her home town of Denver, Colorado. Her passion for health led her to become one of the original founding council members of the Million Mom Movement from 2016 to 2022. There she empowered caregivers to engage in healthy living and health activism. She has been actively involved in the Medical Freedom Community since 2015. Jodi's theory of healing is that you must heal at an energetic, emotional, and physical level in order to find full balance in life. Starting in 1998 she began her journey into esoteric and metaphysical pursuits. She began her holistic healing studies in 2001.  In her quest to become a wellness expert she has studied Peak States Sub-cellular and Developmental Psychobiology, all aspects of Holistic/Alternative Health modalities, Shamanic & Quantum Energetic Healing, and meditation and breath work. On her unconventional journey, Jodi became certified in Black Hat Feng Shui, she is a Certified Darmaja Master, and she is a Certified Shaman.  In 2024 she began studying sub-cellular psychobiology and integrating trauma release therapy into her repertoire, finding that to be the most efficient and effective healing modality yet. She combines all these energetic healing modalities into what she calls "Quantum Vibrational Healing." Choosing the right tools for each client, she assists you in removing the physical, emotional, and energetic blockages that hinder optimal health. She strives to constantly learn new and better ways to help people live their "Higher Living Journey." Currently Jodi is harnessing her broad skill set to empower individuals and families to take their potential to the next level. Combining ⁠high quality products⁠ [https://www.higherlivingjourney.com/products-gu7la] and ⁠advanced healing modalities⁠ [https://www.higherlivingjourney.com/services-c1yzj], Jodi strives to connect you not only to yourself and your loved ones, but to the knowledge and community needed to carry humanity to their evolutionary potential. THE HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose

Unlocking Human Growth Potential, an interview with Jeremy Reeves

How do you become one of the top business consultants in the United States with a track record to prove it? The answer is a road less traveled. Jeremy shares his journey through psychology, business acumen, and traveling to the Amazon Rain Forest to participate in an Ayahuasca ceremony and even partaking of Psilocybin, in order to unlock human potential. A fascinating discussion on the fusion of business, psychology, hallucinogenic and mysticism. It's not what you think. Jeremy is results driven, yet takes the time to figure it all out. ABOUT JEREMY REEVES: Jeremy Reeves is the CEO and founder of Scale Advisors. He specializes in igniting business hyper-growth with a proprietary yet predictable, step-by-step process that works for any business in any industry. It's a unique method that combines world-class copy + innovative marketing strategy + financial levers, and has resulted in over $200M in sales for his clients and his own businesses since 2009. Jeremy is a fan of human growth potential and does his own personal research into unlocking what holds people back in their personal and professional life. He lives in Virginia Beach with his wife Katie and three growing sons. Website: https://scaleadvisors.com/ [https://scaleadvisors.com/] HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose.

What Do You Do When Spirit Smacks You Upside The Head?, an interview with Jon Lovgren

Jon Lovgren shares his journey of awakening. From getting clean and sober, to discovering the forgiveness techniques of ho'oponopono, Jon's path is that of self love, the tenacity to be yourself, and the healing journey we all must face someday. This is a fascinating discussion into the esoteric. ABOUT JON LOVGREN: Jon Lovgren has been studying religious texts, Kabbalah, metaphysics, quantum physics, psychology, and philosophy for over 40 years culminating in the ancient Hawaiian practice of ho'oponopono. Jon has been researching and practicing ho'oponopono for over 12 years. Jon moved to Hawai'i in 2012, the birthplace of ho'oponopono, to gain a deeper understanding of its origin and how to practice it at deeper levels. This process brings us into full self-empowerment and self-actualization through self-forgiveness. Jon weaves quantum physics, metaphysics, religion, neuroscience, and simple common sense into a blanket of easy-to-understand tools that make it simple to practice complex principles, guiding us to the evolution of the person we are meant to be. Jon provides private one-on-one, couples and family sessions as well as facilitating numerous events ranging from 2-hour Talk Story to 7-day intensive workshops. Website: www.getpono.com [www.getpono.com] HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose.

King of The Mountain: an interview with Guinness World Record Mountaineer, Werner Berger

What if your dream was to climb Mount Everest? At 50, Werner Berger decided that is exactly what he would do with his life. And from that moment on, Werner climbed 7 peaks on 7 continents including Mount Everest, Mount McKinley, Mount Elbrus, Mount Kilimanjaro and Vinson Massif in Antarctica. This is a heartwarming episode as Werner shares his journey of climbing 7 peaks, his friends and family thinking he was crazy, forming Global Ascent with his wife, Heshie Segal, who handles the inner work and mindset of the guest climbers, as they prepare to lead a 90-person ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro at age 90 in July 2027!!! Werner has a contagious joy that you'll see in this interview. ABOUT WERNER BERGER: Werner Berger is a Guinness World Record–holding mountaineer, international speaker, best-selling author, and corporate leadership consultant. As co-creator of The Global Ascent and author of Unstoppable from Within, and Greed vs. Integrity, he inspires people to conquer inner and outer summits alike. Having climbed the world’s highest peaks in his 70s and now preparing for Mt. Kilimanjaro at 90, Werner embodies ageless vitality and authentic leadership. His life’s mission is to help humanity awaken to its innate brilliance, courage, and capacity to lead with purpose - reminding us that true ascent begins within. HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose