The AMPcast with Aliza Marie Prokop

Description:   What does it actually take to forgive the person who murdered someone you love? In this episode of The AMPcast , clinical psychologist Dr. David Jenkins examines his own journey of forgiving his brother's killer to explore the true nature of forgiveness, and why getting it wrong can be just as damaging as refusing to do it at all. If unforgiveness has become your prison, this c...

What do you do when trauma is not just something you have studied, but something you have lived? In this episode of The AMPcast , Aliza sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. David Jenkins, who shares about the devastating murder of his brother Charlie and his own journey through abuse, self-medication, and psychiatric hospitalization. He reveals how faith transformed his pain into a platform fo...

What if your struggle with food is not really about food at all? In this episode, Aliza sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Rhona Epstein to unpack her journey of childhood emotional neglect and food addiction, exploring the connection between unresolved trauma and disordered eating. Whether you are caught in cycles of binge eating, sugar addiction, or a lifelong obsession with food and weigh...

What do you do when the losses keep coming and grief feels like it will never end? In this episode, Rachael Flick returns to share how community, professional therapy, and quiet moments with God have become the tools that carry her forward through a grief she describes not as something to overcome, but as a muscle to be learned. She also shares her vision for a book on reconciliation between law e...

What do you do when the worst phone call of your life comes? In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Aliza talks with Rachael Flick, who recounts the traumatic moments when her husband, Sheriff's Deputy Micah Flick, was shot and killed in the line of duty, and the overwhelming grief that followed. If you are walking through your own season of loss, Rachael's story will remind you tha...

What do you do when the lies left behind by trauma feel louder than the truth? In this episode, guest Heather Shore draws from her own survival story to unpack the false narratives domestic violence survivors carry, the journey toward freedom and wholeness, and why surrendering control to God is often the most courageous step a survivor can take. If you or someone you love still carry wounds from...

Abuse leaves emotional and verbal scars that run deep. In this episode, Aliza sits down with author and domestic violence survivor Heather Shore, who shares her personal story of a marriage marked by escalating abuse, the journey toward healing, and why the lies abuse plants are often the hardest thing to overcome. If you have ever felt disqualified from wholeness or purpose because of your past,...

The pain of estrangement is real, and oversimplified answers only make it worse. In this episode, Aliza talks with Dr. Jim Burns, taking a compassionate and balanced look at family estrangement through the lens of both psychology and faith. Drawn from the wisdom of the parable of the Prodigal Son and grounded in practical guidance, this conversation offers hope that connection and restoration are...

What does it take to reach someone who has every reason to want nothing to do with Jesus? In this episode, Aliza talks with Cara Shine, who never expected Jesus to be the Messiah she was looking for, until a traumatic encounter during the 2002 D.C. Beltway Sniper Crisis brought her face to face with the authentic, lived faith of a Christian friend that changed everything. Her story is a powerful r...

Social media was designed to connect us, but it can quietly become a source of conflict, comparison, and disconnection. In this episode, Aliza talks with Dr. Sharon May to explore how technology can function as a "competing attachment" in relationships, pulling spouses away from each other and creating misunderstandings. From unrealistic comparisons to emotional availability and trust, t...

Losing a spouse is one of the most profound and disorienting experiences a person can face, and the grief that follows doesn't come with a roadmap or a timeline. In this episode, host Aliza Marie Prokop and producer Mike Segovia answer real listener questions about navigating life after loss, from the "widow's fog" that clouds focus and decision-making, to sleep disturbances, l...

Life rarely comes with a roadmap for its hardest moments. On this episode, host Aliza Marie Prokop and producer Mike Segovia dive into real listener questions covering some of life's most challenging terrain; from navigating difficult siblings and suspected affairs, to childhood bullying, one-sided friendships, and rebuilding trust after betrayal. If you're looking for practical tools to...

One of the most powerful, and most misunderstood steps toward healing from trauma is forgiveness. June Hunt, founder of the biblical counseling ministry Hope for the Heart, joins Aliza to share her own story of childhood trauma and unpack what forgiveness truly means; not weakness, but the courageous choice to remove the offender from your emotional hook. If you've ever struggled to forgive s...

Content Note: This episode contains discussions that some listeners may find difficult — if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out at 988LifeLine.org What happens when the person who should protect you most becomes the source of your deepest wounds? In this episode, Aliza sits down with Julie Ann Rose, who survived a childhood marked by unimaginable trauma and exploitation at the...

Millions of people avoid the dentist for years, not because they don't care about their teeth, but because fear won out. In this episode, host Aliza Marie Prokop shares how she finally broke that cycle. She traces her journey from a traumatic childhood dental experience to overcoming dental anxiety as an adult with help from a compassionate provider. This episode is a hopeful reminder that ov...

Trauma has a long memory. For millions of people, that memory lives in the dentist's chair. In this episode, host Aliza Prokop shares her own personal story of painful childhood dental experiences that kept her away from the dentist for decades, and how she finally found healing through compassionate, sedation-focused care. She's joined by Dr. Joseph Bedich, a Cortland, Ohio dentist who...

Fresh from her recent trip to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop sits down with musician and speaker Benny DiChiara to discuss his journey from a devastating traumatic brain injury to a life marked by faith, healing, and purpose. Together, they discuss the challenges of trauma, the power of unwavering belief, and how God can transform pain into a platform for hope. Benny&...

In this powerful conversation, Aliza Prokop sits down with Sean Teis, founder of GodIsMyDad, to discuss the lasting impact of fatherlessness, father wounds, and the journey toward forgiveness and reconciliation. Drawing from his personal story and ministry experience, Sean shares how unresolved hurt can shape our identity and relationships, and why Scripture calls us to "get rid of all bitter...

Fresh from her recent trip to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop sits down with apologist, author, and evangelist Alex McFarland to discuss the importance of developing a strong biblical worldview in today’s culture. Drawing from decades of ministry, Alex shares practical insights on defending the Christian faith and engaging difficult cultural issues. Together, Aliza and...

From her recent trip to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop is joined by Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield to discuss how dads can be more equipped to connect with their daughters. In this encouraging and practical conversation, Dr. Canfield shares insights from her book Let's Talk , and draws from her decades of counseling daughters and dads to offer practical tools for m...

Description:   From the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop connects with Camey Joy, author of Beautifully Scarred , to discuss Camey’s journey of healing through trauma and faith. Born in the mountains of Guatemala with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, Camey reflects on the emotional and physical scars that shaped her life. Aliza and Camey discuss how struggles and victories...

From the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop sits down with Cassandra Armstrong, author of Growth in the Grief , to discuss the lasting impact of trauma and loss. Through deeply personal experiences—including the loss of loved ones and surviving assault—Cassandra shares both the struggles and victories that shaped her healing journey. Together, Aliza and Cassandra have an hone...

From the NRB Convention in Nashville, TN, Aliza welcomes international bestselling author, addiction and behavior habits specialist, and creator of the Choose Freedom® Today program, Rose Ann Forte, to the show. Rose Ann shares how she helps people renew their minds, rewire unhealthy habits, and reconnect with the person God created them to be. Blending biblical truth with neuroscience, her approa...

Trauma affects both the heart and mind in ways many people don’t see—and the church has a vital role in responding well. Robbie Frawley and Dave Durbin from UCB Ireland join Aliza for a conversation on suffering, resilience, and hope. They explore how healing can begin even in the middle of brokenness and why community matters so much in the journey. This is a real and honest discussion about grie...

Stress isn’t just something that happens to us—it’s something that builds within us. In this episode, Aliza is joined by author, speaker, and President of Relationship Resources, Gaylyn Williams, for a deep conversation on what stress really is and how it shows up in our lives. They explore how even good things—like marriage, a new baby, or buying a home—can create pressure, and how our expectatio...