Grief and the Journey of Healing with Michelle Valiukenas

Grief and the Journey of Healing with Michelle Valiukenas

Michelle Valiukenas joined the podcast to discuss grief and the journey of healing from it. She described her definition of grief and how it can show up for people. She explained how grief and trauma are often intertwined. She shared her own story with grief and how she has been able to move through life with it. She provided tools that may be helpful for people struggling with grief. In this episode you’ll learn: - What grief is - How trauma and grief are intertwined - Why grief can be difficult to heal - Ways to support yourself with grief Michelle Valiukenas is a mom, storyteller, and activist. She is the proud parent of three—two angel babies (Sweet Pea and Colette Louise) and her only living child, Elliott, who is five years old. Michelle is the Founder and Executive Director of The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation, a national nonprofit inspired by her daughter Colette’s short but deeply meaningful life. Through the foundation, Michelle has helped over 3,400 families across all 50 states who are navigating high-risk or complicated pregnancies, NICU stays, and loss—providing over $1.9 million in financial assistance to these families. A self-described “recovering attorney,” Michelle believes that her mission on earth is to use her privilege to help others. She’s a passionate storyteller and speaker who brings honesty, empathy, and a touch of humor to conversations about normally taboo topics like baby loss, life after loss, NICU stays, infertility, and parenting after loss. Michelle lives in Glenview, Illinois with her husband Mark and their son Elliott Miguel, affectionately known as the Foundation’s “Director of Hugs.” When she’s not working or chasing after a very active 5 year old, she loves spending time with her family, reading, writing, singing, and hanging out with friends. Check out Michelle’s web site: https://colettelouise.com Find Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colettelouisetisdahl/ Find Michelle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colettetisdahl Find Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-colette-louise-tisdahl-foundation/ ___________________________________________________ Check out Kristin’s web site: https://www.truthliveswithin.com Find Kristin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthliveswithin Find Kristin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truthliveswithin Find Kristin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truthliveswithin Find Kristin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthliveswithin?_t=8s9meyAAAH8&_r=1

Trauma in Medicine with Ashley Holmes

Ashley Holmes joined the podcast to discuss trauma in medicine. She shared her definition of trauma and how trauma can show up in the medical field. She explained ways the medical field can be traumatizing for people. She spoke about infertility and how trauma can show up when navigating infertility. Ashley described ways a person might protect themselves during doctors’ visits to prevent trauma. She shared her Facebook group as well as other resources for navigating trauma in the medical field. In this episode you’ll learn: - How the medical field can cause trauma for people - About infertility and ways it can be a traumatizing experience - How to support yourself before going to doctors’ visits - Tools for navigating trauma in the medical field Ashley Holmes is a trauma-informed holistic fertility coach, yoga instructor, meditation guide and bestselling author. She supports women on their fertility journey to alleviate stress, heal trauma, and allow women to conceive with ease. Here’s a link Ashley’s Holistic Fertility Coach Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/271957647919481/?ref=share_group_link Check out Ashley’s web site: https://holisticfertilitycoachinc.my.canva.site/ Find Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_holmes3202/ Find Ashley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashley.holmes.3979 _____________________________________________________ Check out Kristin’s web site: https://www.truthliveswithin.com Find Kristin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthliveswithin Find Kristin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truthliveswithin Find Kristin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truthliveswithin Find Kristin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthliveswithin?_t=8s9meyAAAH8&_r=1

The ‘Healing from the Body Level Up’ Approach to Healing Trauma with Dr. Judith Swack

Dr. Judith Swack joined the podcast to discuss her ‘Healing from the Body Level Up’ Approach to Healing Trauma in hours, not years. Dr. Swack explained her approach and how she uses it with her clients to heal trauma. She shared how years of working with people has shown her how useful tapping can be. Dr. Swack walked Kristin through a sample of her approach that you can listen to yourself. In this episode you’ll learn: - What the ‘Healing from the Body Level Up’ (HBLU) approach is - How HBLU can help release trauma in the body - Ways to support yourself if you are suffering from trauma Judith A. Swack, Ph.D., biochemist/immunologist, Master NLP practitioner, mind/body healer, best-selling author and leader in the field of Energy Psychology. Dr. Swack is the originator of Healing from the Body Level UpTM (HBLUTM), an innovative and powerful methodology with transformative results. HBLUTM integrates biomedical science, psychology, hypnosis, NLP, applied kinesiology, Energy Psychology and spiritual techniques with original research on the structure of complex damage patterns. She has presented her dramatic results on national television and at international conferences and has published in scientific, professional, and popular books and journals. Dr. Swack is a recipient of the 2015 Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) award for major contribution to the field of Energy Psychology and authored the chapter "Healing from the Body Level Up" in the industry-defining publication, Energy Psychology in Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Source Book. Her latest book is, CLEAR TRAUMA NOW A Powerful Solution for Getting Unstuck. Dr. Swack works with clients in person and by Zoom. HBLU, Inc. 56 Pickering St., Needham, MA 02492. 781-444-6940. https://hblu.org/ Here’s a link to Dr. Swack’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Trauma-Now-Powerful-Solution/dp/1961493845/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Learn more about Dr. Swack’s upcoming offering, Clear Trauma Now Live Healing Webinar: https://www.hblu.org/live-healing-experience Check out Dr. Swack’s web site: https://www.hblu.org Find Dr. Swack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hblu_drjudithswack/ Find Dr. Swack on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Healing-from-the-Body-Level-Up-HBLU/100057148761033/ Find Dr. Swack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healingfromthebodylevelupi75 Find Dr. Swack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-a-swack-ph-d/ _________________________________________________ Check out Kristin’s web site: https://www.truthliveswithin.com Find Kristin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthliveswithin Find Kristin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truthliveswithin Find Kristin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truthliveswithin Find Kristin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthliveswithin?_t=8s9meyAAAH8&_r=1

How To Turn Traumatic Lemons into Healing Lemonade with Ciara Ward

Ciara Ward joined the podcast to discuss how to turn traumatic lemons into healing lemonade. Ciara shared her experiences with trauma and how she overcame them. She explained how trauma can manifest in someone’s life. She described what modalities she leans on in her journey. She gave useful advice for how to keep moving when life is hard. You’ll find more possibilities to turn those lemons into lemonade! In this episode you’ll learn: - About Ciara and her experiences with trauma - What trauma is and how it affects people - How to notice behaviors and conditions associated with trauma - Techniques that help regulate your nervous system Ciara Ward is a clinical behavioral health therapist and founder of Caring Conversations Center and Ci Notes, a holistic platform dedicated to “Therapy for the World.” Through her books, podcast, and community programs, she helps people reconnect with their truth, heal from within, and create lives they don’t want to escape. Her work blends mind, body, and soul wellness with authenticity and purpose, empowering others to transform pain into power and wisdom into impact. Check out Ciara’s web site: Cinotes.org Find Ciara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinotes11 Find Ciara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinotes11 Find Ciara on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinotes11?_r=1&_t=ZP-95hddRmZ2De _________________________________________________ Check out Kristin’s web site: https://www.truthliveswithin.com Find Kristin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthliveswithin Find Kristin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truthliveswithin Find Kristin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truthliveswithin Find Kristin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthliveswithin?_t=8s9meyAAAH8&_r=1

How Trauma Can Manifest in Our Daily Lives with Jennifer Teplin

Jennifer Teplin joined the podcast to discuss how trauma can manifest in our daily lives. Jennifer shared her definition of trauma. She explained how symptoms of trauma might show up for people. She described what EMDR is and how it might assist someone in their healing journey. She gave useful tools for how to support yourself if you have experienced trauma. In this episode you’ll learn: - How trauma manifests in daily life - Symptoms of trauma - What EMDR is - How different healing modalities can assist in your journey Jennifer created Manhattan Wellness, a boutique psychotherapy practice, for young professionals to receive well-rounded care, and to support them in optimizing their life so it’s a life they LOVE - not just one that’s about checking off boxes and surface-level achievements. With mentions in Cosmopolitan and Oprah magazine, along with her master’s degree from Columbia University, Jennifer has not only created a space for therapeutic healing - she has created a movement that changes the landscape of therapy and counseling. Jennifer guides both her growing staff and her clients based on the concept of two individuals coming together and stripping away the labels of “Therapist” and “Client.” She has combined her clinical expertise, business savvy and highly impactful relationship building skills to transform what it means to go to therapy. Collaborative, holistic and client-focused care is revolutionary in the therapy world - and Manhattan Wellness is leading the way. Jennifer's practice is built on the belief that if you're willing to challenge your current way of life, anything is possible. Access link mentioned in the episode: Gettherapytips.com Check out Jennifer’s web site: https://manhattanwellness.org/ Find Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manhattan.wellness/ Find Jennifer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferteplin/ ____________________________________________________ Check out Kristin’s web site: https://www.truthliveswithin.com Find Kristin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthliveswithin Find Kristin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truthliveswithin Find Kristin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truthliveswithin Find Kristin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthliveswithin?_t=8s9meyAAAH8&_r=1