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Phoenix and Flame Podcast

Dana Skaggs: psychotherapist and keynote speakerphoenixandflame.com
Phoenix and Flame is a podcast by Dana Skaggs, M.A. She is called the "Queen of Boundaries" as well as the "Sassy Psychotherapist." Her podcast is about going From Ash to Flight on the Wings of Boundaries. If you feel alone in your struggle, check out the candid interviews with inspiring guests. You’ll hear their authentic journey through struggle, what helped them, what hurt them, and how they finally rose from the ashes. Dana asks direct, thought-provoking questions infused with snarky humor and therapeutic commentary, designed so her listeners will take away useful and applicable rubber-meets-the-road coping strategies.
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Episodes

Transforming through Chronic Pain: Interview with Dr. Alan Weisser

Have you or someone you love been struggling with chronic pain for years? Do you feel misunderstood, judged, or discounted? Are you frustrated with the medical community and feel hopeless? This episode may help you find hope, resilience, and effective coping strategies. aweisser@newoptionsinc.com

Jun 05, 202247 minEp. 53

Releasing Your Tension: Interview with Mary Welp (RISE)

Do your shoulders feel like concrete? Are you weary of carrying negativity around in your body? This episode may help you find release and empowerment! RISE - Hypnotic Meditation by Mary Welp risehypnoticmeditation.com

May 09, 202242 minEp. 51

Turning Adversity Into Victory: An Interview with Klyn Elsbury

Do you feel as if you can't win, that the cards are stacked so high against you there isn't reason to keep going? Klyn's story may help you gain strength, resilience, and stubborn courage to forge ahead into victory. I AM - The Untold Story of Success, by Klyn Elsbury Unstuck Yourself, by Klyn Elsbury https://www.missklyn.com

Apr 24, 202233 minEp. 50

Interview with Todd Nyholm: A Ladder to a Healthier/Happier Life

Do you feel a disconnect between your internal and external realities? Have you given up hope on feeling joyful? This episode may help you on your journey. Ah, Food, Why Do You Trouble Me So Much? Ah, Brain, Why Do You Trouble Me So Much?

Apr 10, 202229 minEp. 49

"You're Not Alone" Interview Series: Gender Identity with Lesli Hudson-Reynolds

Are you or someone you know struggling with gender identity? Do you feel marginalized, misunderstood, ignored, or judged? This episode may help you find your way. lesli@postureshift.com Feb is BOGO for digital seminars ALSO use "Phoenix20" for 20% off Guiding Families expanded and essentials editions!

Feb 28, 202228 minEp. 46

"You're Not Alone' Interview Series: Rodolfo DeAngeli

Rodolfo describes his life-long journey from abandonment, prison-time, homelessness, and suicidal plans to understanding, forgiveness, and peace. https://rodolfodeangeli.com https://lifeartists.me Rodolfo's podcast Life Artists Radio

Jan 30, 202248 minEp. 44

The Jungle of Forgiveness and Boundaries - Can They Co-Exist?

Is there someone in your life who wants forgiveness (or you want to forgive) but continues to treat you abusively? This episode may help you navigate that jungle. Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Bible (Matthew 18:21-35)

Jan 16, 202216 minEp. 43

"You're Not Alone" Interview Series: Heather Hutchison's journey through blindness, depression, and suicidal plans and how music became her safe haven

Listen to Heather describe her experiences of using music as safety from the negative reactions to her blindness, her lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression which culminated in inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, and her transformation into a light for others. Holding On by Letting Go, by Heather Hutchison "Where the Ocean Meets the Sand" - CD by Heather Hutchison

Jan 03, 202247 minEp. 42

Emotional Freedom Technique 101

This episode breaks down Emotional Freedom Technique into basic, easy-to-follow steps Carl Rogers' quote 101 Trauma-Informed Interventions by Linda Curran Healthline.com The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Dec 19, 202130 minEp. 40

Divorce Interview Afterthoughts

Did you relate to what my guest shared about her divorce trauma? This episode unpacks some of my thoughts about relationships and how they sometimes end in divorce.

Nov 22, 202128 minEp. 38

"You're Not Alone" Interview Series: Surviving Divorce

Are you in an abusive marriage? Do you feel isolated, angry, embarrassed, or ashamed? Listen to my guest's story and know you are not alone. Love Is A Choice by Drs. Robert Hemfelt, Frank Minirth, Paul Meier, Deborah Newman, and Brian Newman A House That Grace Built by Stephanie Tucker

Nov 05, 202141 minEp. 37

The Martha Syndrome - Part Two

Is your to-do list a mile long? Are your neck muscles tight as drums as you strive to finish it? This episode examines how to live a more relaxed and enjoyable life. Bible, Luke 10: 38-42

Oct 24, 202119 minEp. 36

The Martha Syndrome - Part One

Are you pathologically busy? This episode unpacks what may be driving the perpetually kinetic. Bible - Luke 10: 38-42

Oct 04, 202120 minEp. 35

"You're Not Alone" Interview Series: When a Loved One Commits Suicide

Listen to my guest, Erika, tell her story of surviving her husband's suicide. Life After Suicide: The Survivor's Grief Experience by Terence Barrett, PhD Suicide - Finding Courage, Comfort, and Community After Unthinkable Loss by Jennifer Ashton, MD No Time to Say Goodbye by Carla Fine

Sep 19, 202133 minEp. 34

Life and Death, Blessings and Curses

Life is full of ups and downs, pros and cons, hope and despair. This episode may help you make better choices on your journey.

Sep 06, 202129 minEp. 33

Walking On Water, Is It For You?

Do you feel overwhelmed, out of your depth? This episode may help you find purchase and accomplish what you thought was impossible.

Aug 22, 202128 minEp. 32

Where Do You Belong?

Do you feel isolated? Are you connected to groups that don't seem healthy? This episode examines our need to belong and how those groups impact us.

Aug 08, 202123 minEp. 31

The Fear Trap

Are you disabled, weakened, or incapacitated by fear? This episode may help you to escape the fear trap. Jawaharlal Nehru quote Holy Bible: Joshua 1:9, Psalm 23

Aug 01, 202127 minEp. 30

Is Therapy For You?

Have you ever wondered if you could benefit from therapy? This episode discusses various attitudes and benefits of choosing therapy. The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, page 235 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2015, Feb) "Racial/Ethnic Differences in Mental Health Service Use among Adults."

Jul 18, 202126 minEp. 29

Boundaries and Social Media

Does navigating your social media cause anxiety, aggravation, and confusion? This episode may help you set some healthier boundaries.

Jul 05, 202128 minEp. 28

Surviving Gaslighters and Manipulators

Are you in a maddening relationship you dream of escaping? Do you frequently second-guess yourself and feel that you may be going crazy? This episode may help you find your way back to peace and emotional safety. Charlene Dargay quote from www.Quora.com re gaslighting www.verywellmind.com 11 Warning Signs of Gaslighting from www.psychologytoday.com

Jun 21, 202128 minEp. 27

People-Pleasing and the Sticky Rope

Are you caught in a trap of needing to please others to gain acceptance and approval? This episode may liberate you from that cycle by helping you set healthier boundaries. Dolly Parton quote The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Jun 06, 202129 minEp. 26

When Your Loved One Is Mentally Ill

Do you feel lost in how to interact with a mentally ill loved one? This episode may give you insight, understanding, and coping skills as you navigate that relationship. Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend When to Walk Away - Finding Freedom From Toxic People by Gary Thomas

May 23, 202130 minEp. 25

What Is This "God" Thing, Anyway?

Have you ever felt cynical about religion, irritated with church-goers, or confused about faith? In this episode, the podcaster shares her experience. Life Issues, Randy Pope, 1994

May 02, 202133 minEp. 24
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