Choose Love Movement

Scarlett’s guest is Donna Marston, author of "Healing Without Shame Journal" , "Just for Today" , "Peeling The Onion" and "Sharing Without Shame" . Scarlett and Donna discuss their personal experiences with addiction and recovery, with Donna sharing her role as a certified recovery support worker and her involvement in various organizations related to addiction and recovery. They also discussed th...

Scarlett’s guest is Jeffrey J. Schutz, Founder and Executive Director of The Neurovation Center in Newtown, CT. The Neurovation Center was started by Jeff to “change the way we do mental health.” Scarlett and Jeff discuss the limitations of diagnosing mental health issues, the benefits of neurofeedback therapy, and the potential of neurofeedback in addressing anxiety and depression. Scarlett and J...

The most important thing is the safety and well-being of our children and educators. In this podcast, Dr. Ryan Carlson talks about a revolutionary system for identifying and managing aggressive behavior called critical aggression prevention system or CAPS. He discusses why CAPS is better than the current systems in place such as ‘see something say something’, conflict resolution, active shooter dr...

Scarlett has partnered with David Romanelli to create a program called "Peaceful Parents" aimed at bringing more peace into the lives of parents. The program includes advice from various experts in short, digestible segments over 21 days. The program was inspired by the US Surgeon General's advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents, which revealed that 33% of parents are experiencing...

Scarlett’s guest is Gia Lacqua, a widely-regarded trauma-informed empowerment coach, international motivational speaker, women's leadership expert, children's book author, board officer, podcast host, and girl-mom. Gia empowers high-achieving women to break free from the relentless “never enough” cycle and redefine success on their own terms. Through her signature framework, Radical Prioritization...

Scarlett’s guest is Dr. James Gordon, author of the book Transforming Trauma. Scarlett and Dr. Gordon discuss transformative trauma and how people don’t realize that trauma helps us to learn and grow. Dr. Gordon says, “Suffering  is the soil in which wisdom and compassion grow; it is the school from which we graduate, committed to healing others’ hurt.”  Dr. James S. Gordon is the Founder and CEO...

In today's episode, Scarlett interviews Dr. Wes Center, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, BCN Fellow, President & Clinic Director of Brain & Behavior Associates and Chief Science And Technology Officer for OCAT Neurotech, LLC. A former Major in the US Marines,  Wes specializes in optimizing brain health and reducing symptoms using the latest qEEG technology and neurofeedback. "Why are psychiatrists the onl...

Scarlett’s guests are Erika Neil and Veronica Bovenzi, havening specialists who have partnered to write books for children, teens and young adults. Havening is a popular and simple self-regulating tool for teachers and parents to use on themselves and with their students and children. This engaging podcast discusses easy ways to incorporate havening into school and home life to enhance feelings of...

Pam Kissoondayl is a certified Life Coach, certified Jack Canfield Success Principals trainer and current chair of the Center for Autism and Related Disability at the University of Florida. She has over 20 years of experience in providing keynotes, webinars and workshops with a family centered/partnership approach for parents and educators in service to the special needs population. Pam partners w...

This special Choose Love for Corrections podcast delves into the profound impact of the program within the Miami North Corrections Community Release Center. Join Shannon Desilets, Choose Love Program Director, and Garry Tucker, a resident and also peer facilitator of the first ever Choose Love for Corrections at this Miami facility.  They discuss the importance of creating an environment where ind...

“Choosing love is as simple as knowing where to look.” Bill McKenna Scarlett’s guests are Bill McKenna and Liz Larsen, founders of Cognomovement that helps students overcome academic anxiety, focus on challenges, and absorb knowledge with unprecedented efficiency by using neuroscience to activate different parts of a student's brain to calm and activate their learning center. Cognomovement quiets...

Scarlett welcomes Jesse Saperstein, a best-selling author, autism advocate and motivational speaker. Jesse is considered one of the most respected leaders in the Anti-Bullying movement of his generation. Jesse also has a form of autism called Asperger’s syndrome (AS) that gives individuals some profound talents and challenges. Film & TV actress Sigourney Weaver said, “Jesse is funny, irreveren...

Scarlett’s guest is Dr. Joel ‘Gator’ Warsh, a board-certified pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Warsh helps parents think through parenting decisions and he helps them to de-stress and talk through their parenting options. Scarlett and Dr. Warsh discuss his new book, Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: The Integrative Pediatric...

Dr. Marty K. Casey is the founder of the UnGUN Institute which is a “trauma informed company that specializes in disarming violence on the spectrum.” The UnGUN Institute has a holistic approach that covers the mind, body and spirit. By engaging the arts to express and connect to one’s personal inner healing, their goal is to move individuals to a safe place that ensures healthy connections and per...

Scarlett’s guest is Ross Ellis, CEO and Founder of STOMP Out Bullying® . Ross is a nationally recognized subject matter expert for her work in bullying and cyberbullying prevention, violence against children, online safety, as well as being an expert in parenting. Ross founded STOMP Out Bullying, the leading national bullying and cyberbullying prevention nonprofit for kids and teens in the U.S. ST...

Scarlett’s guest is Chris Evers of Animal Embassy. Chris shares his personal story of how he came to teach essential life skills through animals. His goal is to cultivate kindness in schools and elsewhere through  his fun, interactive programs. This consists of research-based, live animal experiences for people of all ages that brings science curriculum ‘to life’ for school students. Chris helps c...

This is Part 2 of Scarlett Lewis’ podcast with Dr. Sally Goldberg, a pioneer in the field of early childhood education. Scarlett and Dr. Goldberg believe the magic word to the healthy development of our children is ‘connection.’ Parents need to focus on connection when their children are at a young age. Dr. Goldberg says that it’s best started from birth and she describes the five areas of develop...

Scarlett Lewis’ guest is Avraham Frank who encourages all schools to implement a Moment of Silence each school day. He has seen the gratitude of principals, teachers, students and parents in schools who use a moment of silence each school day. Avraham reads letters to Scarlett from students and principals who have written to him with appreciation for this pause at the start of the day which allows...

Scarlett Lewis and her mom, Maureen Lewis, interview world renowned physician and advocate for chronic illness patients, Dr. Bernie Siegel at his home in Woodbridge, CT. As a physician who has cared for and counseled innumerable people who’ve been threatened by an illness, Bernie embraces a philosophy of living and dying that stands at the forefront of the medical ethics and spiritual issues our s...

Scarlett’s guest is Las Vegas pastor, Troy Martinez, founder of Dads in Schools. In response to rising behavioral issues, substance abuse and even gangs, Troy brought together a movement of community leaders, parents, and local volunteers who understand the power of presence to provide a safe environment that enables students to thrive as they focus on their relationships and education. This succe...

"I have been so inspired by you and what you've taught me. So much about what I've learned through the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement has led Kimberly and I to writing the words on the pages in our book The Dove Who Inspired Beyond Barbed Wire: Dr. Viktor Frankl.”  Scarlett’s guests are author and educator, Andrea Ackerly and illustrator and educator, Kimberly J. B. Smith. They disc...

Scarlett Lewis met Keely Roberts a few months after the tragedy that forever changed the lives of her family members and the Highland Park, IL community. During their July 4th Independence Day parade in 2022, a gunman opened fire — killing seven people and injuring more than 40. Among the victims were Keely Roberts, and her twin sons Cooper and Luke, both 8 at the time. Cooper, was hit in the back...

Jonathan Lewis, Sr.'s son was murdered outside his high school in Las Vegas by a group of fellow classmates. The attack occurred on 11/1/23 and he was taken off life support 6 days later. Jonathan Jr. died defending his friend. He was murdered over a set of headphones and a vape pen. His dad responded by expressing forgiveness and compassion toward his killers.  He said, "I think there&#3...

Scarlett interviews Jenna Moniz, education program specialist for the HeartMath Institute. They discuss the power the heart has to influence all organs in the body based on your thoughts and emotions. Every bodily system syncs with the heart. Using scientific measurements of heart rate variability, the time intervals between heartbeats. High HRV is a result of anxiety, stress and anger and leads t...

Scarlett’s guest for this episode is Angela Duckworth, author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance . Angela describes grit as having what some researchers call an”ultimate concern”– a goal you care about so much that it gives meaning to almost everything you do. Grit is holding steadfast to that goal even when you fall down and when progress toward that goal is halting or slow. Scarlett...