With a heart to serve, Melissa desires to give back. As an attorney working in the criminal justice system representing children in the foster care system, her desire to change the world continues. Now she has begun an officer-wellness company called The Blue Octave. This is just the beginning to make an impact on the brave men and women in blue. What they endure, sometimes on a daily basis, is unfathomable. It is time to give back to the men and women who give their lives everyday with little r...
Apr 06, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Jothi Dugar, aka “The Chaos Guru”, is a leader in a male-dominated field for 15+ years and decided to not ‘blend in’ with the men but to be authentic to her true identity. “Lead yourself from within!” Watch for the huge shift that will happen to those around you when you live authentically, including showing up in your feminine power. Connect with Jothi: www.jothidugar.com Connect with Lynanne: thesexymama.com [email protected] facebook group...
Mar 30, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Ruby missed out on receiving her mother's love, being passed around from family to family and cast aside by her biological father. When she was old enough to speak for herself, she began to take her health into her own care. Taking the responsibility upon herself to relieve her pain and recover from her childhood trauma, she has dedicated her life to healing others. After years of education to discover successful methods for healing her poor health, Ruby studied gut health, leading her to functi...
Mar 23, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Sherry Anshara was in a horrific accident having died and then returned to life. Miraculously surviving, she was left with a broken back, neck, and displaced brain, among other things. Taking several years to walk again and to function "normally," she shocked the medical world when she healed completely, saying, after intense lab testing, "Thank you, cellular memory." Doctors and scientific experts are awed by her miraculous healing and heightened comprehension of the human body. And, this is no...
Mar 16, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The title of Mary De Caires' website is fitting: "breast cancer now what" For many, a diagnosis of cancer may seem like a life sentence. Not for Mary. She took about a day to let the news sink in and then quickly remembered how she handled other horrible circumstances. Mary is very special. Since these very difficult times might have caused others to crumble, she stayed positive and maintained a healthy view of life. In the interview, you will hear about her most trying moment in her life--it wa...
Mar 09, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 29
There is no life sentence for anxiety, depression, high stress, and more. Our body has a natural way to keep us alive and it is important to honor our body for whatever it goes through. The inherent knowledge and wisdom is meant to literally save us in precarious circumstances. Karen discusses the significance of releasing stored trauma and demobilizing our nervous system. Learn to regulate our nervous system when stressful situations appear rather than coasting through life as the difficulties ...
Mar 02, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Suzy's life went from bad to worse after leaving her violent ex. She dealt with the awful reality by blaming him and others, wondering when relief or help would come after losing her job and hitting rock bottom. A profound statement by her mailman led her to realize that she had more control of the horrible situation she was living in than she ever realized. Suzy now helps others to see, feel, and believe their full potential, serving as a Light Worker. As a shop owner and international best-sel...
Feb 23, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Trauma impacts our entire body and spirit. Alicia Patterson works so closely with healing those who have been greatly affected by trauma that she believes she is healing the soul. Body Armor is that connection of the trauma and the effects on our body and more, such as our psyche, emotions, nerves, and blood vessels. Through Alicia's own sexual assault, she has been able to fully understand her clients and she has also done extensive work on herself to RELEASE the past trauma. This release has m...
Feb 16, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Julie refused to believe the lie that she wasn't worth being around any longer for her children or her husband. The lie wasn't strong enough. She knew the truth that she was their world and it forced her to be vulnerable. Even when she was in her darkest space: no shower for days, messy home, wearing the same clothes for days on end, Julie called for help. And, help came. Seeing her own father battle severe depression throughout her childhood, she knew that her life could end abruptly if she kep...
Feb 09, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Alma is a delightful woman living in a nice suburb of Chicago. Her life wasn't always like that. It took a lot of hard work to put aside old patterns and beliefs that she had to be tough, rough, and abrasive. It was evident in her language, mannerisms, and beliefs that she was not worth more than where she came from. She made the decision to improve, taking her health seriously, and, then her mind. That is all that it took for Alma to begin her journey of rediscovery and rebirth. Reading, studyi...
Feb 02, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Stormy Rose was not always her name. Even though she was born with this name, 'the system' told her she couldn't have that name and that she must change it. The stability in her life was nonexistent, so how could changing the only thing that was constant in your life be so devastating to an 11 year old? That's just it. Her name was the only stable thing in her life. The journey of being in the Foster Care System was tough and difficult. Moving around from home to home, being taken advantage of, ...
Jan 26, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 23
What you think you “need” you may never get. Being acknowledged and validated for all the wrong that they did to you is something you certainly deserve. However, what if that never happens?!! Reliving the story in such a way that you don’t have the pain associated with the “story” any longer is evident when removing that painful layer we hold onto. Marisa's wisdom, from her own personal experience, reminds us to remove the 'woundedness' and pain as you are working on your boundaries. Find the ce...
Jan 19, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
It is a nightmare to discover that your children were hurt --right under your nose. When Denise's oldest daughter broke the silence, the difficult healing began. Denise describes tantrums and rage as her children were 'allowed' to express what they were feeling. Now, through years of counseling and talking amongst each other, they are a close-knit, otherwise healthy family who have a mission to help other victims. Together, they are spreading awareness and education for victims and parents throu...
Jan 12, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This is a must-listen-to for your children! My audience is primarily adult women. My podcast guests are also grown women. They have gone through horrific things as children and/or adults. Now, we have the privilege of hearing a young teen talk about how child sexual abuse affected her. It is important to note that there is nothing graphic or disturbing about this podcast. Cocoa is in a healthy state of healing and is using her experience and knowledge to serve those who may be living in their ow...
Jan 05, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Believe in yourself! Listen to your intuition to live your purpose. It is easy to ignore God's help when you have been victimized. Naturally, a child will believe that no one will help, that they are lonely, and not worth enjoying a happy life. Jennifer's eyes were opened when she continued to be in bad relationship after bad relationship. For some, they might think that that is the life that they were destined to have. Jennifer is the first to tell you that it is not true!! No way! And, that is...
Dec 29, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Tara Galeano has over 20 years of helping women rediscover their body after varying health and traumatic events. Women realize how important sensuality is for full healing and as an expression of self-love. It all comes from first listening to the cues our body gives us in the present moment. Enjoying sensuality is possible and exciting when we rediscover our body. The "Rediscovering My Body" workbook is for women to reconnect with their body. The workbook highlights the extensive teaching and c...
Dec 22, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 18
There were critical events, beginning in November 2019, which caused huge, unexpected transformations for Lynanne. Find out some very personal things that only her closest family and friends know about. This transformation and being "forced" to face some hard truths is why this podcast came about. It took a lot of courage to go public, yet, the trade off is unprecedented. What can you do to prepare yourself for 2021 and beyond? We look forward to hearing about your "WORD"? Please join her privat...
Dec 19, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Very few children are provided the opportunity for an enriching childhood which results in healthy nervous system regulation --and they don’t know until much later what 'healthy' means. Blaming external things became 'normal' until Karen realized that her life evolved the way that it did because of her childhood life-experiences. Those experiences are what shaped her into becoming fully healed and aware of how to help countless others. Karen fully accepts the roles of her family members and all ...
Dec 08, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Dare to dream! That was a far-fetched thought for Rev. Cheryl Sosnowski. After having left home at 13 and finding herself utterly alone, she had no idea that she could ever find herself in a state of complete bliss and joy. Cheryl takes us on her traumatic and triumphant journey of connecting with herself and falling in love with her whole self, including her past, to finding her super-powers and becoming a healer. Cheryl's story is more than the tragedies. It is being forced to face reality whi...
Dec 01, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This episode covers so much about the healing journey. Creating healthy Boundaries and Self-validation have been a huge part of Marisa's complete healing. Once she realized that she only had control over herself did she reach what we all desire: Freedom. Marisa is liberated from her father's harshness and physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. She is free from the pain that she used to carry. She is free from labels and stigmas attached to child abuse heroes. Through her dedicated journey of sel...
Nov 24, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The body holds trauma no matter how 'healthy' or 'normal' we may feel. Decades after the abuse stopped, April found herself in a dance class to exercise. It was just the beginning of her journey to heal the deep trauma she had never addressed. Like many trauma heroes, we carry on, living as close to 'normal' as we can. We might get married, have a kid, work and believe there is nothing wrong. April tells us that the journey of healing will find its way to you. Sometimes it comes in an unexpected...
Nov 17, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
I (Lynanne) had no idea what severe depression really was until I read Julie's book, I See You: How Compassion and Connection Save Lives . Obviously, I had to bring her on the show! Julie brings a refreshing view of what life is like when you are a wife and a mother of two little kids with a debilitating mental illness. Hearing her story is excruciatingly uncomfortable. This sweet, passionate, loving woman is raw and real. I am in awe at her hope and resilience. Now, Julie is the miracle-worker ...
Nov 10, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
When we do not address our trauma, but instead let it fester and negatively impact our life, for many trauma heroes, one alternative to find relief is to end it all. Guilt and shame prevail and we may want to 'call it quits'. Melissa's relationship with God and Jesus Christ (as a Jewish convert) literally saved her life! Her shift did not come from therapy or holistic healing practices, but through a clear understanding of her self-worth and a life saving, unique ministry. Love became the answer...
Nov 03, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Too many children are caught in the middle of domestic violence with no protector, no voice, massive confusion, and no where to turn for help. Violet goes into detail revealing what her life was like as a Russian immigrant, a treacherous life where peace and love were nonexistent. From a child who had no hope, to a leader in her industry, you will hear how the beautiful Violet Rainwater now believes in herself! Later in the episode she reveals the diagnosis which saved her life and how showing l...
Oct 27, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Fatima tells her story of triumph, having walked away from a very comfortable lifestyle to escape her abusive husband. Homeless, with five children, one with a severe disability, and no resources, what could she do? As she knew deep in her soul that God had a plan for her, she learned many more lessons on this new path of freedom. Fatima's strength came from her incredible faith in God. Years later, she has become financially successful as an author and notable leader for female entrepreneurs. C...
Oct 20, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 9
How are you going to recognize someone who comes into your life desiring to control you, putting you in their power? First off, learn to recognize the warning signs. Suzy experienced horrible abuse with physical scars to prove it and it took years for her to see the ugly truth. What role do you play in attracting narcissists? Are you highly sensitive and empathic? It is time to pay attention and avoid people whose happiness comes from hurting you. And, do not forget you are a miracle and you are...
Oct 13, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Alicia Patterson is no stranger to sexual trauma. Her own traumatic experiences opened the door to pelvic wellness and many other healing modalities. After her personal healing, she adopted this practice in helping countless women finally release the dangerous effects their trauma had caused. Say goodbye to tension, moodiness, confusion, painful intercourse, body shame, and the inability to use your voice. And so much more! Connect with Alicia Patterson: [email protected] Facebook Group...
Oct 06, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Anna has immense love for humanity and several years ago began a now popular Facebook group, Circles of Inspiration. She is a successful entrepreneur having created the largest organization in the entire world specifically for wellness practitioners and seekers of wellness. The Wellness Universe has something for EVERY ONE! Connect with Anna: Facebook Group: Circles of Inspiration The Wellness Universe -Resource for your SOUL, Body, and Mind Connect with Lynanne: thesexymama.com [email protected]...
Sep 28, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jennifer Ramirez had a rough childhood. Then, she was in a rough marriage, then she was afraid for her life every day, then..... I could keep going. Jennifer is now a leader for women who were once in her situation. She has more than survived, but, truly Triumphed After Trauma. Connect with Jennifer: www.womenrisechicago.org Please consider a generous donation. [email protected] Facebook and Instagram: Women Rise Chicago Connect with Lynanne: thesexymama.com [email protected]...
Sep 28, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
How ‘Jury Duty’ literally saved Shira Nicole Smith’s life. This high school English teacher and best selling author of “The Drama of Being a Teen” has been serving humanity for over 20 years while in a classroom and on YouTube with her soul mate, her husband. Shira’s passion for self-love will touch your heart. Connect with Shira Nicole Smith: www.Shiranicolesmith.com www.loveshira.com for the Affirmations Guide Life With Ant and Shira on YouTube Podcast “The Self Love Experience” Connect with L...
Sep 28, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
