Living Centered Podcast

Treating Trauma S2 E10 - "Stories of Healing" with Billy

Treating Trauma S2 E9 - "Discovering the Tools for Empowered Healing" with Mo Tedder

We often have everything inside of us to heal, we just need the right tools and guide to discover it. At Milestones, our entire team works to empower our clients to own their healing while equipping them with the tools they need for sustained emotional and mental health. Today, Christopher and Mickenzie are joined by Milestones Primary Therapist Mo Tedder to explore the final tenant of this series—Empowered Healing. Together, they discuss how our clinical team comes alongside guests to guide the...

Treating Trauma S2 E8 - "Stories of Healing" with The McHugh Family

For the McHugh family, life felt like too much for too long. They have faced more than their fair share of trauma and pain and eventually reached a point where they weren't sure they could take anymore. That's when Leith attended Milestones, followed shortly by her son Holden. Today, we're joined by Leith, Aaron, Holden, and Averi McHugh, who offer a glimpse into their family's journey to find individual and collective healing. In a vulnerable and beautiful conversation, they share the lessons t...

Treating Trauma S2 E7 - "The Importance of Holistic and Customized Care" with Dr. Neil Bomar

Every human is unique. Your treatment experience should be, too! Today, Psychiatrist and Milestones VP of Medical Services Dr. Neil Bomar joins the show to share the importance of our holistic approach to healing. He explores how the entire team partners to create a customized, innovative plan for each and every client. We strive to create a complete picture of a client's unique circumstances to treat the whole person.

Treating Trauma S2 E6 - "Stories of Healing" with Jennifer

At Milestones, we firmly believe in the healing power of community. We often say that we're wounded in community, and therefore, our greatest level of healing happens in community. Despite it being one of the most impactful aspects of their stay, most individuals are initially apprehensive about the community element of the Milestones experience. When you've experienced trauma, your sense of safety and trust within a community is often lost. Today, Mickenzie and Christopher sit down with Milesto...

Treating Trauma S2 E5 - "Healing in Tight-Knit Community" with Bobby Chapman

According to Eric Erickson, the first thing a trauma survivor loses is trust. And in a counter-intuitive way, the only way to begin to heal from trauma is to trust. At Milestones, we know that the most effective way to rebuild trust and heal from trauma is within the context of a safe and connected community of people who understand. Today, Mickenzie and Christopher are joined by Milestones Family and Adventure Therapist Bobby Chapman. Reflecting on over 40 years in the treatment industry, Bobby...

Treating Trauma S2 E4 - "Stories of Healing" with Meghan Riordan Jarvis

What happens when you're a trauma therapist who needs trauma therapy? When Meghan Riordan Jarvis lost her mom, as a trauma therapist, she recognized the signs of what was happening to her. She knew all the right things to do to help her traverse the trauma response she was experiencing. But despite knowing what to do conceptually, she quickly realized she couldn't find her way through alone. After having referred her own clients to Milestones for years, Meghan found her way to Milestones. Today ...

Treating Trauma S2 E3 - "The Impact of Innovative Trauma Expertise" with Amanda Morrow

As we continue to explore the tenants of the Milestones experience, today we're joined by Clinical Supervisor Amanda Morrow to discuss our innovative trauma expertise. Together, Mickenzie, Christopher, and Amanda share the "magic" behind the Milestones clinical approach and the innovative recovery that works. As Amanda shares, the differentiating factor amongst the team of highly skilled clinicians is the heart, compassion, and care they bring into everything they do. She shares about different ...

Treating Trauma S2 E2 - "Stories of Healing" with Shawnna

One of the most challenging barriers to overcome when contemplating attending Milestones is the priorities and responsibilities people leave at home. When you have people depending on you, it can feel selfish to walk away from your life for 30-90 days to focus on yourself and your healing. Today on the Treating Trauma Podcast, we welcome Milestone's alum Shawnna, who candidly shares about the barriers she overcame as a mom of seven children to attend both Onsite and Milestones. Shawnna shares ho...

Treating Trauma S2 E1 - "The Power of Healing Hospitality" with Miles Adcox

To kick off this new season of the Treating Trauma Podcast, which is all about the tenet of the Milestones experience, we're joined by Miles Adcox, the Onsite and Milestones Owner and Chairman. Miles shares the heart behind one of our most important values, "Healing Hospitality." As Milestones celebrates 10 years, Miles also takes us back to the beginning days and how the idea of healing people back to wholeness is the foundation of everything we do at Milestones. From our clinical team to our c...

154 "How can healing ripple through a family?" Part 2 with Onsite Alum Carl, Mindy, Sydney, and Brandon

Let's face it: Family relations can be messy. With so much history and ingrained patterns, believing anything could change is hard. But what we've found is that when one person does their work, it sets the stage for those around them and in their family to do the same. Join us for the second part of our conversations with one family whose relationships with themselves, their partners, and one another have been deeply impacted by the work they did at Onsite. Today, we'll talk with Mindy and Carl ...

153 "How can healing ripple through a family?" Part 1 with Onsite Alum Carl, Mindy, Sydney, and Brandon

At Onsite, we have discovered that when one person gets healthy, they often inspire and give permission to the people around them to do the same. This is especially true in family systems. This episode is a beautiful testament to this idea. When Carl returned from his Living Centered Program, he vowed to tell everyone he knew and help others find the same healing he'd experienced — especially those in his immediate family. Over the next two episodes, we'll introduce you to Carl and Mindy, their ...

152 "How can I cultivate meaningful friendships?" with Onsite Alums Ashley E., Beth L., and Ashley C.

Friendships as an adult can be complicated. Our lives are busy, and we have responsibilities that keep us from committing the time and energy we want to invest. A fear of rejection may also hold us back from finding the depth we desire. If you've been to an Onsite program, you may have left your experience longing for the depth of relationships you cultivated with others. But how do you create "Onsite friendships" in the real world? Today, Lindsey and Mickenzie are joined by three Onsite Alumni,...

151 "Why does my relationship with my mother impact me so much?" with Kelly McDaniel

The relationships between a mother and her daughter can carry a bit of a stigma or troupe for being complicated and messy. This week, Mickenzie and Lindsey connect with Kelly McDaniel, a licensed professional counselor, author, mother, and women’s advocate, to discuss the topic she has become most known for: Mother Hunger. Together, the three explore how our relationships with our mothers—men and women—can set the stage for every other relationship in our lives and how healing our attachment is ...

150 "What does my nervous system have to do with my relationships?" with Dr. Keri Johnson

At first glance, the connection between our nervous system and our relationships may seem unclear. However, after this powerful and approachable conversation, you'll gain a practical understanding of how your nervous system influences your attachment style and childhood conditioning for safety. Join Mickenzie and Hannah for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Keri Johnson. Dr. Keri brings incredible expertise as a Somatic Trauma Therapist, educator, and yoga practitioner to ground several comple...

149 "How can individual therapy make my partnership better?" with Laura and Shane Quick

One of the best things you can bring to any relationship is a whole and healthy you. At Onsite, we have discovered that when one person begins doing “their work,” it often inspires and gives permission to the people around them to do the same, especially in our partnerships. Onsite Alum Laura and Shane Quick are living proof that doing your own emotional and mental health work is one of the most important things you and your partner can bring to your partnership. In today’s episode, they joined ...

148 “Does Couples Therapy Actually Work?” with Matt Wade

Have you ever wondered if therapy could be right for you and your partner? When is the right time? Should we do individual or couples work? Why do we find ourselves in the same cycles over and over? Today, we're bringing in an expert to help us get to the bottom of your questions! Mickenzie and Lindsey sit down with Onsite Clinician and EFT Trained Couple's Therapist, Matt Wade. Taking a deep dive into how our attachment can impact our partnership, Matt shares his personal story and how it infor...

147 "How do we raise emotionally healthy kids?" with Sissy Goff and David Thomas

Did you grow up in a family that "did emotions?" Do you feel you sometimes lack the tools to overcome struggles or develop coping skills? As adults invested in the lives of the kids in our world, we all want to give them the things we didn't have. In this series about relationships, we wanted to know the keys to raising emotionally healthy kids, so we brought in the experts! Join Hannah and Lindsey for a conversation with Sissy Goff and David Thomas, Executive Directors of Daystar Counseling in ...

146 "What can we learn from one woman's history of toxic relationships?" with Stephanie Quayle

What happens when the person you’re spending your life with turns out not to be who you thought they were? Stephanie Quayle knows because she lived it. She joins the show to share her story of a toxic relationship that left her questioning everything she knew about the world, her partner, and herself. Stephanie Quayle is a musician, entrepreneur, and author of the new book, “Why We Stay.” Sitting down for a raw and authentic conversation, Stephanie shares how she partnered with the leading exper...

145 "Who are we outside of our relationships?" with Bentley Caldwell

Do you define yourself by your relationships? The roles we carry as children, partners, friends, and co-workers carry significant weight in how we show up in the world, but we can overly identify with these roles at the expense of our health and wellness. Today, Hannah and Mickenzie are joined by Onsite Alum, Bentley Caldwell. When Bentley noticed that his past was impacting how he showed up in his most important relationships, Bentley attended Onsite's Treating Trauma Program. Throughout this c...

144 "How can we build bridges in our relationships?" with Latasha Morrison

Over the last few years, many of us have experienced immense chasms in our relationships. Politically, socially, racially, and relationally, our world feels incredibly divided. Sometimes, it can feel impossible to bridge the distance between us and the people who don't look or think like us. To help us explore this topic, we welcome Latasha Morrison, a distinguished author and nonprofit founder widely known for her transformative work in fostering racial reconciliation and unity. Latasha joined ...

143 "How do I become the hero of my story?" with Ally Fallon

Have you ever felt like the sidekick in your own story? Wonder what it would take to regain the agency you desire in the narrative of your life? Today, we're joined by Ally Fallon. Ally is an award-winning author, book coach, ghostwriter, and Onsite alum. Chatting with Mickenzie and Lindsey, Ally shares the process she developed to help people transform their relationship with themselves by rewriting their lives and becoming the heroes of their own stories. Get Ally's new book, Write Your Story ...

142 "How does my childhood impact my relationships today?" with Ryan Snodgrass

For this first episode of the new season, we get to chat with Onsite Clinician Ryan Bloch-Snodgrass and set the stage for the conversations to come! Ryan, Lindsey, and Mickenzie explore the connection between our relationship patterns today and our earliest, formative relationships. She provides us with an expansive look at our relationships and invites us into deeper connections with ourselves and others. Mentioned in this episode: 3:37 – Expanding our understanding of relationships beyond roma...

“Living Centered in Our Relationships” - Season Preview

Join our co-hosts for a sneak peek into the newest season of the Living Centered Podcast, launching Monday, May 6! For this new season of the podcast, we sat down with some of our favorite experts and emotional health sojourners to explore the relationships that make up our lives—from friends to family to our relationships with ourselves, this season dives deep into the “what,” “who,” and “how” of healthy relationships. Part practical resource and part honest storytelling that will have you sile...

BONUS: Healthy Sexuality and Intimacy with Carlos Martinez, M.Div., MSMHC, LPC, ACS, CET-II

Today, Onsite Lead clinician Carlos Martinez joins Mickenzie for an authentic and informative conversation about the ways unresolved painful past events can lead to unhealthy sexual addictions and coping patterns. We hope this conversation sheds light on this sometimes taboo topic and leaves you with resources and encouragement. Carlos provides expertise, empathy, and encouragement, whether you're struggling, are the partner of someone struggling, or are a mental health professional working in t...

141 "What does it mean to live centered?" with Miles Adcox

If you’ve been listening to the podcast for long, you’ve probably heard us talk about the concept of living centered. But what does that actually mean? And why is it such an important part of the Onsite experience? Today Mickenzie and Lindsey get to sit down with our Chairman and Proprietor, Miles Adcox, to discuss the concept of Living Centered, how it has become an experience that transcends beyond our in-person group experience, and why Onsite is passionate about helping people optimize and b...

140 "How do I navigate a transition I didn’t ask for?” with Brandi Wilson

As the saying goes, the only constant is change. Everywhere we look, transition is a fundamental and present part of our lives. According to author Bruce Feller, the average person goes through at least one big life transition every 12-18 months. If we’re not currently walking through a season of change, we’ve either just navigated one or are about to. Today, author and Certified Personal and Executive Coach Brandi Wilson joins Mickenzie and Lindsey to chat all about navigating transition, start...

139 “Why am I so tired?” with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Do you ever feel like you're running on fumes? No matter how much sleep you get, how many days off you take, or how often you "rest," you still feel exhausted. You're not alone. Sixty-five percent of Americans say they rarely wake up feeling rested and energized. Today's guest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author of Sacred Rest , suggests the problem isn't that you're not resting but that you're not getting the right rest. Jo...

138 "Can I feel joy when life is hard?" with Elyse Snipes

What if we told you that joy was not what we thought it was? What if our joy wasn’t dependent on our present circumstances, past stories, or future outlook? Today, Mickenzie and Hannah chat with therapist Elyse Snipes about the elusive topic of joy. Together, they explore the rebellious act of chasing and reclaiming our joy. Mentioned in this episode: 6:31 – What is our inner child? 13:35 – Integrating our inner child into our present 19:12 – How embracing joy can be an act of rebellion 23:37 – ...

Holiday Bonus Episode

Happy Holidays from the Onsite team! We’re sending you our warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season. This time of year can be fun and filled with merriment, but let’s be real—it can also be weird. From the strange dynamics of spending time with people you haven't seen all year, to the nebulous time between December 25th and January 1st, to the endless days in soft pants sipping on cocoa, this season can often feel blurry and wayward. Today, Mickenzie and Hannah bring you a...