Episodes

Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Transformative Healing
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thank you for joining us for a A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast now on Mental Health News Radio Network. This podcast is also available wherever you get your podcasts but I do suggest checking out Mental Health News Radio Network to find all your podcasts related to mental health.
Today’s guest is Gabrielle Pelicci, Author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller, “All this healing is killing me.” She is also a University Professor of Holistic Health with a doctorate in Transformative Studies at the California Institute of Integral Studies, with additional degrees in Psychology and Educational Technology from Columbia University. She was named one of the Top 100 Women of the Future in 2022 for her work in emerging technologies.

Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Manifesting an Inspired Life
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Today’s guest is Jana Wilson. Jana is an emotional healing educator, meditation teacher, retreat leader, public speaker, hypnotherapist, and founder of the Emotional Healing System. She is also the Author of Wise Little One, a prescriptive memoir.
That was Jana Wilson, emotional healing educator, hypnotherapist, Founder of the Emotional Healing System and Author of Wise little One For more information on Jana and where you can purchase her bookhere. Jana also contributed to Authentic Insider Magazine’s December 2023 issue. March’s issue of Authentic Insider is out. Check out Authentic Insider at traumasurvivorthriver.com as well as past episodes of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to my email list to get Authentic Insider Magazine in your inbox monthly.

Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Psychedelics & Women
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thank you for joining us for a A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast now on Mental Health News Radio Network. This podcast is also available wherever you get your podcasts but I do suggest checking out Mental Health News Radio Network to find all your podcasts related to mental health.
Today’s guest is Jennifer Chesak, Jennifer is the author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women: How Magic Mushrooms, Psychedelic Therapy, and Microdosing Can Benefit Your Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Health. She is also an adjunct instructor at Belmont University where she teaches courses in journalism.
That was Jennifer Chesak, author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women: How Magic Mushrooms, Psychedelic Therapy, and Microdosing Can Benefit Your Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Health. For more information on Jennifer and where you can purchase her book. Jennifer is also a monthly contributor to Authentic Insider Magazine. March’s issue of Authentic Insider is out. Check out Authentic Insider at traumasurvivorthriver.com to also get past episodes of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to my email list to get Authentic Insider Magazine in your inbox monthly.

Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Healing Women Through the Law
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thank you for joining us for a A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast now on Mental Health News Radio Network. This podcast is also available wherever you get your podcasts but I do suggest checking out Mental Health News Radio Network to find all your podcasts related to mental health.
Today’s guest is Arleen Haeggquist. Motivated by the pains of her childhood, Alreen became a lawyer in order to stand up for victims of abuse. She founded her own firm, Haeggquist & Eck, LLP, in San Diego in 2008, which has helped hundreds of other women stand up for themselves. Alreen has challenged high-profile entities including The Salk Institute, Trader Joe’s, Kaiser Permanente, the San Diego Sheriff‘s Department, and a President-elect.
Alreen’s core message is that, as a society, we need to break the silence and help women stand up to their abusers. In 2023, she broke her own silence and published her story in the book, Fired Up: Fueling Triumph from Trauma.
That was Alreen Haeggquist, Lawyer and Author of Fired Up, Fueling Triumph from Trauma. For more information on Alreen, check out the show notes. March’s issue of Authentic Insider is out. Check out Authentic Insider at traumasurvivorthriver.com. That’s TRAUMA SURVIVOR THRIVER-dot-com as well as past episodes of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to my email list to get Authentic Insider Magazine in your inbox monthly.

Thursday Feb 29, 2024
The Healing Parent
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thank you for joining us for a A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast now on Mental Health News Radio Network. This podcast is also available wherever you get your podcasts but I do suggest checking out Mental Health News Radio Network to find all your podcasts related to mental health.
Today’s guest is Tina Hamilton, an Inner Child Healing Coach & founder of The Healing Parent, where she works with women who are exhausted, burnt out, and frustrated in parenting, or life in general. She helps women uncover their deepest wounds and childhood messages that keep them living life in the margins, and provides strategies and resources they need to break generational cycles & live life in alignment with the vision they hold for themselves.
That was Tina Hamilton, an Inner Child Healing Coach & founder of The Healing Parent. For more information on Tina and the healing parent, visit https://www.healingparent.com/about. March’s issue of Authentic Insider is out. Check out Authentic Insider at traumasurvivorthriver.com. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to my email list to get Authentic Insider Magazine in your inbox monthly.

Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Youth Sports & Trauma-Informed Coaching
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thank you for joining us for a A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast now on Mental Health News Radio Network. This podcast is also available wherever you get your podcasts but I do suggest checking out Mental Health News Radio Network to find all your podcasts related to mental health.
Today’s guest is Martin Simms. Martin Simms is a neurosequential trauma recovery expert and Founder of Thrive Elite Academy, where they cultivate Therapeutic experiences through Sports & Exercise.
That was Martin Simms, Neurosequential trauma recovery expert and Founder of Thrive Elite Academy. For more information on Martin, check out the show notes. February’s issue of Authentic Insider is out. Check out Authentic Insider at traumasurvivorthriver.com. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to my email list to get Authentic Insider Magazine in your inbox monthly

Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Sexual Abuse & Boundaries
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thank you for joining us for a A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast now on Mental Health News Radio Network. This podcast is also available wherever you get your podcasts but I do suggest checking out Mental Health News Radio Network to find all your podcasts related to mental health.
Today’s guest is Merle Yost. Merle is a psychotherapist, author of six books, including his latest, Facing the Truth of Your Life. He has been a private practice therapist for over 30 years and specializes in trauma, men sexually abused as children, gynecomastia, and bi and gay heterosexually married men.
After growing up in a cult and being sexually abused as a child, his healing journey led him to help others claim their power and lives.
That was Merle Yost, psychotherapist and author of, Facing the Truth of Your Life. February’s issue of Authentic Insider is out. Check out Authentic Insider at traumasurvivorthriver.com. That’s TRAUMA SURVIVOR THRIVER-dot-com as well as past episodes of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to my email list to get Authentic Insider Magazine in your inbox monthly.
We will be back next week when I speak with Neurosequential specialist, Martin Simms about the important roles youth sports coaches play in recognizing trauma.

Thursday Feb 01, 2024
EMDR Trauma Therapy
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thank you for joining us for a A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast now on Mental Health News Radio Network. This podcast is also available wherever you get your podcasts but I do suggest checking out Mental Health News Radio Network to find all your podcasts related to mental health
Today’s guest is Erin Vandermore. She is the Founder of Age of Uncertainty Coaching where she is a wellness coach, a Licensed Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Growth Mindset Guru and Author of several empowering books and thought-provoking reflection journals.
That was Erin Vandermore, Founder of Age of Uncertainty Coaching , Licensed Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Growth Mindset Guru and Author. For more on Erin and to purchase any of her books, check out the show notes. February’s issue of Authentic Insider is out. Check out Authentic Insider at traumasurvivorthriver.com. That’s TRAUMA SURVIVOR THRIVER-dot-com as well as past episodes of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to my email list to get Authentic Insider Magazine in your inbox monthly.
We will be back next week when I speak with Author, and Psychotherapist, Merle Yost when we discuss the importance of boundaries.

Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Escaping Abuse: From Trophy Wife to Cosmetic Surgeon
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thank you for joining us for a A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast now on Mental Health News Radio Network. This podcast is also available wherever you get your podcasts but I do suggest checking out Mental Health News Radio Network to find all your podcasts related to mental health
Today’s guest is Dr. Victoria Johnson. Dr. Jonson is a well-known physician in the practice of aesthetic medicine. She has pioneered many state-of-the-art laser procedures and surgeries and has helped guide the field for more than twenty years. Dr. Johnson is a published author who just recently released her book, From Trophy Wife to Cosmetic Surgeon.
That was Dr. Victoria Johnson, Aesthetic Surgeon and Author of From Trophy Wife to Cosmetic Surgeon.
For more information on Victoria, check out the show notes. January’s issue of Authentic Insider is out. Victoria has also contributed to January’s issue of Authentic Insider Magazine which you can also find in the show notes. Check out Authentic Insider at traumasurvivorthriver.com. That’s TRAUMA SURVIVOR THRIVER-dot-com as well as past episodes of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to my email list to get Authentic Insider Magazine in your inbox monthly.
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We will be back next week when I speak with Erin Vandermore when we discuss Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR, an effective trauma therapy modality .

Thursday Jan 18, 2024
The Impact of Intra-familial Sexual Trauma
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Welcome, I’m Lorilee Binstock and this is “A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast.”
Thank you for joining us for a A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast now on Mental Health News Radio Network. This podcast is also available wherever you get your podcasts but I do suggest checking out Mental Health News Radio Network to find all your podcasts related to mental health.https://trophywifetocosmeticsurgeon.com/
Today’s guest is Cindy Benezra. Cindy is the Author of Under the Orange Blossoms. She is a speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist and sexual abuse survivor and advocate who is passionate about bringing awareness to the impact of sexual trauma through meaningful conversations and system-changing discussions.
We will be back next week when I speak with Dr. Victoria Johnson, Author of "From Trophy Wife to Cosmetic Surgeon" when we discuss how she survived abuse, and went from a trophy wife to become a surgeon.