Elevated Life Academy

In this powerful and enlightening episode, we sit down with Michelle Gaza, an IFS coach with a transformative journey that has shaped her unique approach to healing. Michelle's story begins in the world of Ashtanga yoga, where she first encountered the limitations of traditional practices in addressing deep emotional trauma. Faced with depression and suicidal ideation during her college years, Mic...

In this episode of Elevated Life Academy, host Cherie Lindberg sits down with Paula Scatoloni, a seasoned psychotherapist and somatic practitioner! Paula shares her journey from traditional psychotherapy to somatic experiencing and body-based therapies, highlighting the profound impact of understanding how trauma is stored in the body. She opens up about innovative healing methods, including the u...

Get a glimpse into the inspiring world of Daniel Hostetler’s Above and Beyond program, where compassion meets innovation. Discover how Daniel's groundbreaking approach in Chicago turns lives around by transforming crises into opportunities for connection and healing. At 73, he’s not just reshaping mental health care but redefining what it means to truly support someone. Hear firsthand how his uniq...

In this episode, Erin and Lucas Brewer discuss their drive to be healers and the profound power of art, bottom-up therapy approaches, and somatic therapy, inviting listeners to slow down and connect with the innate wisdom of their bodies. They illuminate the transformative magic that occurs when we bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world healing, stressing the importance of tuning in...

In a heartfelt conversation, Cherie and Paul Lindberg open up about their 35-year marriage journey, sharing how they've transformed challenges into opportunities for growth. From early life and marital struggles to finding harmony through tools like Imago Dialogue and Brainspotting, they share how these methods became essential to their connection in their relationship. Their honesty about overcom...

In this episode, Dr. Cherie Lindberg speaks with the inspiring Dr. Lenore Matthew about her transformative journey through grief after her husband's tragic passing. Dr. Matthew shares how the COVID-19 lockdown forced her to confront her emotions and the unexpected spiritual experiences that guided her healing process. She discusses the intuitive career shift she made before her husband's death, mo...

Carah Elizabeth, a former mental health therapist, explores a transformative journey into body wisdom coaching. Her approach goes beyond traditional psychology, emphasizing the innate wisdom within us. By sharing and teaching about the chakra energy centers—starting with the foundational root chakra—she teaches us and her clients how to find safety, strength, and fluidity. Carah’s holistic blend o...

In a riveting conversation, Cherie Lindberg hosts Noula Diamantopoulos, uncovering the boundless potential of creative and expressive arts! Noula's anecdotes of profound personal transformations ignite a beacon of hope. She shares the remarkable odyssey of a policewoman who discovered healing through drawing, a testament to creative and expressive arts' redemptive power. Introducing the enchanting...

In this empowering episode, Cherie is joined by Ashley Andrews, a radiant healer on a mission to awaken the body's innate capacity for wellness through energy work and massage therapy. Ashley's journey into the realm of healing began in her twenties, propelled by a deep-seated empathy and a calling to serve others. With passion and authenticity, Ashley shares how her exploration of modalities like...

Dr. Sue Morter's enlightening conversation with Cherie Lindberg illuminates the path to empowerment and healing. Through the prism of energy medicine and holistic practices, they unveil the transformative potential residing within each person. Dr. Morter's anecdotes paint a vivid picture of lives liberated from pain, depression, and limitation, illustrating the boundless possibilities when mind, b...

Prepare for an inspiring journey into the realm of abundance with Cherie Lindberg as she welcomes the remarkable Liz Dawn, founder of Celebrate Your Life Events, and co-founder of Mishka Productions to Episode 16 of the Elevated Life Academy Podcast! Together, they're unraveling the secrets of adopting an abundance mindset that has the power to transform your life in unimaginable ways. Join Cherie...

Curious about how surrender, resilience, and community can transform developmental trauma and create deep healing? In Episode 15 of the Elevated Life Podcast, Cherie Lindberg interviews Laura Regan, founder of Trauma Therapist Network, exploring surrender and transformation in trauma healing. Laura, an integrative trauma therapist with a background in working with survivors of abuse and oppression...

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Kari Usleman, a dedicated holistic wellness practitioner specializing in trauma healing through mind-body-soul integration, shares her captivating journey into the realm of alternative healing. From her early sensitivities to energies to her transformative experience with cranial sacral therapy following a severe back injury, Dr. Usleman's story is a testament to...

We all have the power within us to heal! Wholeness and well-being are for everyone. Rosemary Levesque is and Illuminated Healer Master teacher, Licensed Spiritual Healer, Detoxification Specialist, Reiki Master, Shaman, Certified Vibrational Sound Master Teacher, Certified Medicinal Aromatherapist, Former Biology Teacher, Animal Communicator, and Psychic Intuitive. Cherie asks Rosemary about...

Looking for a natural way to relieve chronic pain and improve your quality of life? Yvonne Vander Heiden, COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) Yvonne owns and operates Body & Soul MFR Therapy since November 2019. She has completed Expert Level in Myofascial Release taught by John F. Barnes, PT, international lecturer and the authority on MFR. In 2014, she graduated from Fox Valley T...

Curious about human design and how it can empower you to live your best life? Linda is a Life Coach and Human Design Guide who helps people achieve greater self-acceptance, joy and success by embracing their unique nature, gifts and purpose. She is trained in the Martha Beck Coaching Method, Human Design, Healing Touch and Reiki. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in...

Are you curious about spiritual awakening and self-healing? Heather is an Occupational Therapist, Holistic Healer, Certified Brainspotting Consultant and Relationship Coach with over 20 years of experience in the human development and services fields. With backgrounds in pediatrics, group and family dynamics, spiritual and energetic healing, Heather utilizes Brainspotting and Parts Work, Couples C...

Discover a new kind of healing space at Aimee Hadfield’s Hearten House. Aimee Hadfield, LCSW, CET3, ACT, AES,  is a recognized leader in the field of experiential, embodied, action, and expressive psychotherapy. Licensed in Utah and New Mexico, Aimee utilizes both trauma-informed and trauma-focused approaches to treatment. She’s passionate about helping people recognize the roles they play in...

Let's talk about bridging the gap in black mental health access! Meet Jacqui Johnson, the visionary force behind Sankofa Healing Studio, who is reshaping the landscape of mental health access and dismantling oppression within therapeutic spaces. With a passion for bridging the Black mental health gap, Jacqui's holistic approach combines art, play, storytelling, hip-hop, and evidence-based modaliti...

Ready to tap into your inner healer? Lisa Williams is a globally recognized expert in energy healing, crystal work, quantum techniques, frequencies, and sound therapy, as well as a gifted intuitive. Her keen sense of intuition elevates her work, allowing her to deeply understand and facilitate healing on multiple dimensions. Her work with the military and extensive experience in alternative healin...

Join us for a trip from Peru to Costa Rica with our guest, Teri Nehring. Teri has been a licensed therapist for over 35 years and has trained in many complementary alternative and holistic modalities. She immersed herself in learning Reiki, Breathwork, Brainspotting and the shamanic arts. It is her passion to weave their wisdom, teachings and practices into her therapeutic work. Her journey led he...

Interested in how we can incorporate ancient wisdom into modern healing practices? T'ito Q'osñipa Kuntur, an Inti Yaya and Inka Hamawt'a from Pomacanchis and Cusco, Peru, is the founder of Escuela Solar Inka. He is a solar priest and a carrier and guardian of the sacred knowledge of the Tawantinsuyu. He is a master teacher, healer and author whose life and work is dedicated to transmitting sacred...

Get a glimpse into the unconventional and fun side of brainspotting training. Dr. Melanie Young is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Boulder, Colorado. She provides a warm and supportive environment for adolescents and adults. Dr. Young integrates a variety of approaches to meet the needs of each individual. She aids clients in overcoming depression, mood swings, anxiety, and ange...

Join Dora Fronek on a riveting journey from the American Midwest to the mystical Andes. Dora Fronek has a life-long career in the healing arts, natural herbal medicine, education, eco-spirituality, and has a passion for nature.   She holds a masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a former Program Director and Instructor of Therapeutic Massage, has facilitated countless workshops,...

Step into the world of Brainspotting with the developer, Dr. David Grand as he unveils the intricate tapestry of connection, intuition, and trust. In this podcast episode, Cherie Lindberg welcomes Dr. David Grand, father of the Brainspotting method. Dr. Grand reveals how trust, intuition, and the neuro-experiential model are key to healing, bridging divides, and exploring new possibilities. Dr. Gr...