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Three Brain Surgeries Changed Everything: Grief, Trauma & What Healing Really Looks Like

There are moments in life that change everything. For Nadija Bajrami, those moments came in the form of three brain surgeries that forced her to stop, reassess her life, and ultimately walk away from a successful corporate career in search of a different path. Now a trauma hypnotherapist, grief educator, end-of-life doula, and spiritual practitioner, Nadija supports people through some of life's most difficult experiences. In this conversation, she shares what grief actually looks like beyond the clichés, why trauma often shows up in ways we do not expect, and how unprocessed experiences can continue shaping our lives long after we believe we have moved on. The discussion explores loss, identity, nervous system regulation, healing, childhood patterns, emotional resilience, and the difference between self-care and true healing. If you have ever found yourself repeating the same patterns, struggling to move forward after loss, or questioning whether healing is supposed to feel easier than it does, this conversation offers a thoughtful and compassionate perspective. View Nadija's Expert Profile [https://www.sheownssuccess.com/experts/nadija-bajrami/] Visit Nadija's Website [https://www.nbhypnotherapy-mindcoaching.com/] Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nadija-bajrami-strategic-hypnotherapist-mind-coach] Connect on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nadija.bajrami/] Visit Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv4dLGzFsLcOwHNUGRdCeow?view_as=subscriber]

The Therapy Most People Have Never Heard Of: Vibroacoustic Therapy Explained

Chronic pain, poor sleep, inflammation, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm are often treated as separate issues. But what if they are more connected than we realize? In this episode, vibroacoustic therapist Sicadia-Paige, founder of True You Collective (Colorado), explains why nervous system dysregulation may sit beneath many of the symptoms people struggle with most, and shares how sound, frequency, and vibration are being used to support healing in new ways. Drawing on her work with clients navigating chronic pain, stress, sleep challenges, trauma, and grief, she explores how the body stores experiences, why resilience is more than simply coping, and what can happen when people learn to regulate their nervous system rather than constantly manage symptoms. The conversation also explores fascia, emotional release, sleep, inflammation, and why some of the most powerful healing begins when we start paying attention to what the body has been trying to communicate all along.

Self-Love, Mental Fitness, and the Inner Work Behind Resilience with Lulu Essey

In this powerful conversation, Executive Creative Director and podcast host Lulu Essey shares her journey with self-love, mental fitness, bipolar disorder, and the deep inner work that supports both resilience and success. We explore:• Why self-love is the infrastructure for everything you're trying to achieve • The difference between self-love and self-acceptance • How introverts hold a natural advantage in inner work • What "mental fitness" really means • How leaders can support people experiencing mental health challenges • The LOVE Framework — simple practices for starting your own self-love journey • Why imperfect action often beats perfect preparation Find Lulu: Website: https://www.luluessey.com/ [https://www.luluessey.com/] Podcast: The Lulu Essey Podcast (all major platforms)

When Your Old Identity No Longer Fits: Kristina Dipalo on Becoming Who You're Meant to Be

At some point, we all outgrow the version of ourselves we once performed. In this episode, leadership coach and strategic communicator Kristina Dipalo joins Ant to discuss the moment of truth that comes when your old identity no longer fits, and how to step into who you're meant to be. We talk about: * Identity, leadership, and alignment * How to navigate "watershed moments" with courage and faith * Why breaking your old icons is an act of renewal, not loss * The parallels between personal and organisational transformation 🔗 Connect with Kristina: kristinadipalo.com [https://kristinadipalo.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinadipalo?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Lisa Shumate on Maximum Q: Outlook, Trust, Executive Presence & Board Leadership

Lisa Shumate is a longtime media executive, board member with PBS and the PBS Foundation, and founder of Maximum Q, an organization helping leaders raise their personal and professional quotient. In this episode, she joins She Owns Success to talk about the kind of leadership that holds up in real life, when things get messy, uncertain, or human. We unpack what it takes to build culture through trust, empowerment, and accountability, and walk through the Five Qs of Maximum Q — the framework behind sustainable, human-centered leadership. Lisa also gets practical about time, boundaries, and the shift from expert to leader — plus what it really means to serve on boards without the gloss. We touch on entrepreneurship, reinvention, and why, as Lisa says, "the universe rewards action." If you're an ambitious introvert or quiet leader looking for grounded, real-world insights you can use immediately, this conversation is your playbook. 🔗 Links: maximumq.com [https://www.maximumq.com/]