Speak LOUD

Today I’m joined by Nikisha Timms, a creative and empowered woman dedicated to sharing the light with others. Her movement, “The World Is a Better Place Because YOU Exist” is all about spreading love to those who need it most. She is a mother of 2 and an intuitive healer who is here to speak loud about her journey from the dark into the light.  Choice Over Circumstance  Nikisha grew up in an abusi...

Kristen Donnelly has been on the TEDx stage four times as a speaker in the past year. She is an international empathy educator and a researcher with two decades of experience in helping people understand inclusivity benefits. In addition, she is an “unapologetic nerd for stories of change.” Kristen lives in Philadelphia, where she is surrounded by her pile of books and  Why Being a Human is Hard “...

Scott Clover is a fantastic somatic body and intuitive healer who has helped hundreds of individuals remove the emotional blockages created by years of trauma and abuse. Scott uses his unique skill set to help others connect to their authentic energy to experience their life potential while removing the layers of negative emotional habits. Working with Scott gives his clients the ability to heal t...

Stephanie Martin is here to Speak Loud about the emotional and psychological abuse that comes with being inside a toxic relationship. She helps others move through toxic relationships to empower themselves to create a new life using her coaching, speaking, and writing. Her signature coaching program Liberated and Loved shows her clients how to cultivate self-love, self-worth, and self-trust. Steph...

Today I’m joined by John Callas: writer, director, and producer in the entertainment business. Some of John’s projects include feature films, trailers, documentaries, and music videos. He’s a published author who believes that everyone deserves happiness, and hopes to support other men through their own struggles with trauma.  A Life Without Choices John grew up with unresolved anger issues and hi...

Today I’m joined by James Owen Roberts, a ParaOlympian athlete, entrepreneur, and Tedx speaker who is here to share his story of triumph and resilience. James is a fellow podcaster, with the “Mindset Athlete” podcast, as well as an author with more than 15 years experience in exercise and diet mindset.  James comes from a stubborn family. When he was born with his disability, there was doubt surro...

Today I’m talking with Chana Mason, who coaches her clients in clarifying vision, shifting beliefs, and manifesting their dreams. Chana’s work turns complex ideas into easy, accessible tools for transformation. She’s an author, life coach, and businesswoman who challenges her students to question the beliefs that keep them locked in trauma.  Chana was born in Bogota, Colombia. As a young child, sh...

Today I’m joined by Gabriel Shaw, who for more than 15 years has helped people heal as a paramedic, a kinesiologist, clinical exercise physiologist and Tai Chi instructor. Gabriel has led specialty workshops at events such as the Victoria Yoga Conference, Tai Chi Mountain Retreat, Burning Man and more. Today, Gabriel is here to speak loud about how he helps people through their trauma-healing with...

Today I’m joined by Michael Unbroken, creator of the Think Unbroken podcast and book. He has gone from homeless to hero, empowered more than 100,000 other survivors to be their own heroes, and spoken in 80 countries about generational trauma. Michael is on a mission to end generational trauma in his lifetime through information and education.  Michael has lived a chaotic life. He was physically ab...

Today I’m joined by Josh Boone, a marketing advisor and fellow podcaster from “The Josh Boone Show”, where he has talks with some of the world’s most unique thinkers. On his show, Josh deconstructs society, psychology, and purpose, and hopes to share some of the things he’s learned and show that while he may still struggle with mental health, it doesn’t stop him from living his life.  When asked a...

What a joy it was to speak with Rena Romano for the last episode of the season. Rena has gone from childhood sexual abuse to contemplating suicide, from appearing on the Oprah Show to the TEDx stage. She’s a respected speaker, author, TEDx coach, and a “sur-THRIVER” of abuse with a mission to show people how to live the endless possibilities of positive life after trauma.  Rena’s abuse persisted f...

Today's amazing guest is  Amy Nordhues. Amy is an author, passionate Christ follower, and a married mother of 3 who became an expert on the healing God provides after suffering sexual abuse at the hands fo a mental health professional. Her book, “Prayed Upon” tells the true story of her escape from the abuse of a respected, Church-going psychiatrist. Amy strives to help other victims understa...

Kevin Palmeri, is an entrepreneur and podcaster from Next Level University. With more than 800 episodes so far, Kevin is dedicated to overcoming limitations, and feels he has a responsibility to be authentic and vulnerable on his platform.  At 25, Kevin had the ‘perfect life’: a beautiful girlfriend, a sports car, a high-paying job. But when his girlfriend left him, Kevin realized he had spent 25...

J oining me today is Gina Rolkowski, who believes because you’ve been traumatized, doesn’t mean you can’t lead a purposeful life. She talks about how trauma victims have a choice, how we can be mindfully aware of what is going on in our minds and bodies, and how to take back control of our lives. Reliving Trauma and Repeating the Pattern Growing up experiencing sexual abuse as a child, Gina didn’t...

Joining me today is S.F. Banks, who is doing phenomenal work in our community with our youth. In 2007 he opened up an I.M. Defense Institute, which shows women and men how to defend themselves from attackers. He also has a youth program and is a creator of Camp  Warrior King, exposing youth to upbeat, fun activities. In addition, S.F. founded You Can Have It All, a youth conference, and the accomp...

With me today is Michael, who is here to speak loud about something not many people speak about. Michael is dedicated to ending the silence around male sexual abuse survivors, after a harrowing journey with sexual abuse, alcohol and drug addiction and mental illness.  Michael grew up in a violent, emotionally and physically abusive household, because of his mother. At 14, he entered a sexually abu...

J oining me today is Alyssa Chambers, a mother of 2 and owner of Bonnie’s Joy Pinup. She has quite the journey to share, and is here to speak loud about putting in the work of ‘de-programming’ abuse, both in victim and abuser. She’s currently working with a trauma coach, which is what she describes as the difference between her and her abusers: that she is actively working on becoming a better per...

Today I’m joined by Shelli Howells, an alignment coach, crystal reiki master, and light language practitioner. Shelli is “not afraid of the dark,” having recovered from trauma and 11 years of a chronic autoimmune disease. She guides her clients in soul-lead healing, championing the small and encouraging transformation.  Shelli, along with her sisters and cousins, experienced sexual abuse from her...

Today I’m joined by Amanda Ferrat, founder of “Value Yourself Counseling,” certified Emotional Wellness Counselor, and EFT practitioner. Amanda is a queer, disabled woman who strives to create safe spaces for women to empower and guide them through grief and hardship. Raised in Montana, Amanda was sassy and outspoken from the start. But as she grew up, Amanda found her voice silenced by those arou...

Today I am joined by  Tracey Osborne, CEO of the Global Association for Trauma Recovery and a certified trauma recovery coach. A ‘survivor and thriver’ of abuse, Tracy uses her voice to raise awareness, connect with other survivors, and provide resources to help heal trauma globally.  Early life for Tracey was turbulent and confusing. Her parents separated when she was 5, causing feelings of aband...

In this episode, I talk to author, speaker, and professional bodybuilder Jewels. Jewels wrote "The Making of a Woman: From the Inside Out" and is here to speak about childhood abuse, alcoholism, recovery and rediscovery. Jewels hopes she can reach people and show that ‘it’--whatever ‘it’ is--is not pretty, but is possible.  Jewels describes her early life as the 'first stage,'...

In this episode, I talk with AnneMarie Shrouder, a diversity and inclusion speaker and consultant. She’s the author of, “Being Brown in a Black-and-White World: Conversations for Leaders about Race, Racism and Belonging,” and a mother. Today, she’s here to talk about the reality of being “bi-racial” in a world that encourages you to choose one or the other.  AnneMarie was raised in Montreal by two...

Today's guest is Murielle Fellous, we are speaking about emotional mastery through EFT tapping. Murielle is a single mother of 3, who discovered EFT while raising her teenage children. Her journey inspired her to create ‘Co-Parenting With the Universe,’ through which she helps single moms in their own journeys through parenthood.  Murielle felt herself spiraling during her kids' teenage...

In this episode, I’m chatting with Danny Greeves, who’s across the pond in Norwich, England. Danny is a physio and hypnotherapist, author, and winner of the Prestige 2021 Life Coach of the Year Award for London. He also has a 12-week program called “Speak Up and Stand Out” where he helps people realize their value and express it to the world.  With bright orange hair, Danny didn’t always get much...

In this episode, I’m chatting with Christine, a podcast producer who has worked under Louis Hauz and his production company for several years. Christine teaches people how to podcast like a pro. “I train teams to become in-house media producers.” Finding a Common Thread Amongst Successful Guests Deciding to leave her corporate job, Christine cold-called a podcast producer and convinced him to prod...