A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast

Sobriety & Spirituality

This week (11/21) on a Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, Cody Peterson, the author of The Shadow of a Figure of Light joins Lorilee Binstock and talks about the concept of the shadow and how it relates to addiction. Cody is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict who has been sober for over 11 years. He discusses how the shadow is the unconscious part of our personalities that contains repressed traits and characteristics that we may not be aware of. Peterson also shares how confronting our shadow can be a painful but necessary process in our healing journey. Cody shares his spiritual journey, which began as a practicing Christian but later expanded to include Eastern philosophies and teachings from figures like Carl Jung.

Finding Healing in Forgiveness

This week’s guest on “A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast” is Dr. Layla Salek, Author of “Chaos in Colors,” who has synesthesia, a condition in which she sees people in color, which later inspired her book. Her book talks about her childhood raised by a single mother living with untreated bipolar disorder. Layla also struggled with social anxiety after having her daughter, which prompted her healing journey. Layla shares her story of healing and forgiveness. She emphasizes the importance of being present and getting out of one's head, as well as the need to forgive in order to let go of past trauma.

Child Trafficking Prevention

Lorilee Binstock talks with Erin Williamson, Chief Programs & Strategy Officer from Love 146, an organization that helps fight human trafficking. They discuss the legal definition of Human Trafficking and it's myths. Erin shares how her work at Love 146 influences how she parents her own children. She also shares tips on how to talk to your children about human trafficking and how to protect them in today's digital age.

Living Fully & Feeling Deeply

Catherine Duncan is an integrative spiritual consultant and Author of "Everyday Awakening: Five Practices for Living Fully, Feeling Deeply and Coming into Your Heart and Soul." She shares her journey of finding her authentic self and discusses the importance of living in the present moment and cultivating feelings of oneness and love. She also encourages listeners to practice gratitude and mindfulness to start their day in a positive way. Her book offers five practices for living a more fulfilling and connected life. She talks about her own journey in finding healing from her own trauma of surviving death twice and how she incorporates spirituality into her practice. She also shares some tips on how to start the healing journey, such as noticing if you are dysregulated and using your senses to ground yourself in the present moment. She also encourages people to define their own spirituality and what gives them meaning and life.

Intuitive Food Therapy

Food has the power to nourish and sustain our bodies. But did you know it can be used to heal your soul and your body knows intuitively what specific food it needs? 

Lorilee Binstock speaks with Lainie Sevante Wulkan, author of High Vibrational Wellness and many other best selling books and products, when we discuss Intuitive Food Therapy and how you can connect deeper and heal your body and mind with the power of food

Lainie Sevante Wulkan is Founder of The Center for Intuitive Food Therapy (CIFT), Nourish Your Soul Ayurveda (Pure, organic teas and incense from Nepal) & Nourish Your Soul Retreats, where she teaches mind, body & spirit wellness in exotic locations across the globe). She’s a multi–modality healer with advanced certifications in Food Healing, Theta Healing, and EFT/Tapping. She holds a BS in Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition from California State University, Northridge, and top of class in Jeff Primack’s Conquering All Disease Advance Food Healing Instructor program. She comes from a multi-generation of intuitives.

She's International bestselling Author having Co- written The Food Healing Oracle Deck – Nourishing Wisdom from Mother Earth series, now in 35 countries, created Smoothies – Nourishing Wisdom Beyond the Blend, Top Exotic Foods for Natural Healing and wrote Chapter 3 in The Energy Healers Oracle deemed “#21 out of 100 Best healing books” of all time by Book Authority. Her beloved #1 bestselling children's book, Finn's Giant Leap, started her writing journey and creates positive messaging for those young and young at heart.

Her passion for elevating humanity with pathways to nourishing the mind, body & soul is felt in all of her creations. Whether attending global sojourns into wellness on exotic Nourish Your Soul Retreats, taking her online wellness classes, becoming a Certified Intuitive Food Therapist, receiving private healings,hearing the Nourish Your Soul Show, or enjoying her organic, Ayurvedic tea and incense imports from Nepal, a deeper knowing of Spirit and greater expansion of self is realized.

 

 

 

 

Mindful Masculinity

In this week’s episode(Thursday, 10/17) of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, I had the honor of speaking with Scott Grace, Author of Mindful Masculinity, A Book for Men and the Women Who Love Them. We discuss the traditional norms of how society views masculinity and how damaging toxic masculinity is in today’s world. Scott shares his personal experience growing up following his energy and his journey towards happiness and authenticity. As a comedian, spiritual coach, singer-songwriter, Scott riffs a bit and gives us a musical snack so stay til the end.

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Breaking Generational Cycles

In this week’s episode, Lorilee Binstock interviews Tracey Yokas, Author of “Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing.” Tracey talks about her journey as a parent of a child experiencing a mental health crisis and how it has impacted their family. She also discusses the challenges of dealing with eating disorders and the importance of self-care for parents. Tracey focuses on generational trauma and the patterns that get passed down from generation to generation. She emphasizes the need for parents to seek professional help and work on their own healing and understanding of their own patterns and behaviors.

The Inflamed Theory

 In this episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's podcast, host Lorilee Binstock interviews Kathryn Walker, CEO of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness and author of "Inflamed:Theory." Kathryn is a strong advocate for psychedelic medicine and recently earned a second master's degree in psychiatric nursing. Her book, "Inflamed Theory", examines the link between inflammation and mental health. She discusses her theory, which is rooted in Newton's laws of physics, and breaks down the three main brain networks involved in mental health and addiction. Kathryn focuses on the concept of vulnerability and how psychedelics can act as a catalyst to help individuals sit with their emotions and process their trauma. Kathryn explains that when the body experiences stress or trauma, the response can be hyper or hypo-inflated. This leads to imbalanced levels of cortisol and serotonin, which can contribute to inflammation in the body. The use of ketamine and psychedelics can help regulate these levels and reduce inflammation. The example of shaking during a psychedelic experience is given as an example of releasing trauma from the body. Kathryn also discusses other options for decreasing inflammation, such as functional mushroom supplements. 

Survivors of Toxic Abusive Relationships

I speak with Dr. Jamie Huysman, the founder of the Toxic Abusive Relationship (TAR) Network and soon to be the Star Network Foundation. We discuss toxic relationships and how to recognize red flags, set boundaries, and take care of oneself. He discusses the foundation’s new “Star Survivors of Toxic Relationships” initiative and how content creators can become socially responsible by providing trigger warnings and resources for their audience. He also encourages anyone interested to join the foundation and help spread awareness and healing. We also discuss the recent shooting at a Georgia school, and the need for accountability in parenting. He also discusses how the United States is unique in its mass shooting capabilities and the need for attachment disorder education in parenting programs. He introduces TAR ANON, a free program that offers support and education for those in toxic relationships. The program aims to help people find emotional regulation and authenticity through group meetings

Youth Sexual Health Education

In the first episode of season 6 of "A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast," host Lorilee Binstock welcomes Melissa Kilbride, a Certified Sex Therapist, to discuss the importance of early sexual health education and consent. Melissa shares her eclectic therapeutic approach, which includes cognitive behavioral interventions and mindfulness, and talks about her work with anxious children. They discuss the importance of open conversations about sexual health from a young age to prevent trauma and promote healthy relationships. Lorilee and Melissa also touch on generational differences in discussing sexual health, the necessity of addressing sexting and pornography, and ensuring safe use of technology for children. Melissa emphasizes that it's never too late to start these essential conversations, providing practical advice for parents along the way.

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