NotYourOrdinaryParts

Dr. Peter Levine is a pioneer in the fields of trauma healing, somatic therapy, and body-centered psychology. He is the developer of Somatic Experiencing, a groundbreaking method for resolving trauma at the level where it lives in the body, not just the mind. Over the past five decades, Dr. Levine's work has fundamentally changed how the world understands trauma, survival, and healing. He holds do...

Dr. Judith Herman is a pioneering psychiatrist and one of the most influential voices in the field of trauma studies. As the author of the groundbreaking book Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror, Dr. Herman has reshaped our understanding of trauma’s impact on individuals and society, breaking silences that had persisted for decades. Her research...

Mary Toolan is the CEO of Scapegoat Child Recovery Ltd., and a globally recognized expert in helping others heal from family scapegoating, parental bullying, and family mobbing. She has dedicated her life to guiding survivors of this deeply painful and often invisible form of abuse toward full recovery, helping them break free from the psychological chains of their past. Her expertise comes not on...

Sacha Mardou is a graphic novelist, artist, author, and storyteller whose work explores mental health, memory, personal transformation, and the power of visual storytelling. Sacha’s latest book, Past Tense, isn’t just a memoir, it’s an unflinching and deeply personal journey through therapy, trauma, and healing. With raw honesty and stunning visual art, Sacha guides readers through the experience...

Dustan Drake is a trauma-informed coach, speaker, and mentor whose work is changing the way people heal from emotional wounds, rediscover their worth, and reclaim their identity after pain. His coaching is rooted not just in theory, but in lived experience. For years, Dustan was running, from shame, from self-doubt, from the deep belief that he wasn’t enough, and like so many, he was functioning o...

Jennifer Sluga is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, trauma specialist, military veteran, wife, and mother. She is the founder of Trauma & Life Counseling, where she helps people break free from the cycles of addiction, trauma, and self-destruction that keep them trapped. Jennifer isn’t just a therapist, she’s a fighter and she has walked through her own struggles, battled her own wou...

Sarah Baldwin is a somatic experiencing practitioner, trauma-trained coach, nervous system expert, and the creator of a deeply impactful body of work that helps people heal at the level of the nervous system. She is extensively trained in Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and other trauma-informed modalities, all of which shape her integrative, science backed, and...

Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a clinical psychologist, trauma expert, and author whose work has redefined what it means to heal. She has spent decades exploring the deep connection between the mind and body, proving that trauma isn’t just something we think about, it’s something we carry, something that lives in our nervous system, shaping how we see the world, how we trust, how we love, and how we surv...

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a clinical psychologist, couples’ therapist, author, and relationship expert who has spent over two decades helping people navigate the complexities of love, intimacy, and emotional connection. Dr. Tracy has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between psychology and real-life relationships, offering evidence-based insights that help couples move from conflict to connect...

Dr. Danica Harris is a trauma therapist and somatic healing practitioner who specializes in complex trauma, identity-based trauma, and nervous system regulation. She is the co-founder of Empowered Healing Dallas, a social justice-informed therapy practice dedicated to providing affirming, inclusive, and accessible mental health care to marginalized communities.  Dr. Harris holds a Ph. D. in Counse...

Dr. Diane Poole Heller is a world-renowned expert in attachment theory, trauma healing, and relational transformation. Over the past four decades, she has been at the forefront of understanding how early attachment experiences shape the way we love, connect, and navigate relationships and, more importantly; how we can heal and rewire these patterns at any stage of life. As an internationally recog...

Whitney Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist, bestselling author, and a leading voice in mental health advocacy. Whitney is widely recognized for her refreshing, no-nonsense approach to emotional well-being, helping people move beyond toxic positivity and embrace the full spectrum of their emotions. She earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Miami...

Lara Love Hardin is a New York Times bestselling author, a sought-after ghostwriter behind some of the most influential memoirs of our time, and the co-founder of True Literary, a full-service literary agency dedicated to amplifying powerful, transformational stories. But before she became the voice behind bestselling books, Lara was losing her own, her voice, her identity, her sense of self, buri...

Michelle May is a psychotherapist, author, trauma specialist, a survivor, a teacher, and a guiding force in the world of emotional healing. She has dedicated her career to helping people uncover the unconscious patterns that drive anxiety, depression, addiction, and even chronic physical pain. As the Chair of the Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) program at the New Washington Scho...

Tammy Sollenberger is a Licensed Professional Counselor, author, and podcast host who brings a unique and deeply healing approach to therapy. With a master’s degree in counseling, years of hands-on experience, and specialized training in the Internal Family Systems therapy modality, Tammy helps individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging emotional landscapes. Tammy’s work is deeply rooted...

Jane Elliott is a globally recognized anti-racism educator, activist, and one of the most fearless truth-tellers of our time. For over five decades, she has dedicated her life to exposing the realities of racism, privilege, and systemic oppression. She is best known for her groundbreaking Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes classroom demonstration, an exercise in empathy that forced students to experience discri...

Lauren Auer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and trauma therapist with a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Bradley University. She holds extensive professional certifications and is trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy,...

Jessica Maguire is a visionary author, wellness advocate, and leading expert in mind-body healing, dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim their health and vitality. As the author of The Vagus Nerve Reset, Jessica offers a revolutionary approach to healing by unlocking the power of the vagus nerve to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and foster deep emotional resilience. With a backgro...

Dr. Debi Silber is a holistic psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and the founder of The Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, where she has spent decades helping people movethrough betrayal, rebuild their lives, and emerge stronger than ever before.  She is the author of multiple books, including Trust Again, The Rebuild Roadmap, The Unshakable Woman, and From Hardened to Healed, which h...

Dr. Leslie Dobson is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who’s spent her career exploring the ways our minds shape and sometimes challenge our lives. With a doctorate in psychology and years of specialized training in both clinical and forensic fields, Dr. Dobson is gifted with a deep understanding of the human psyche and the tools to make meaningful change. Dr. Dobson’s not just a professional w...

Dr. Betty Kovacs is an extraordinary scholar, visionary, and leader whose work has had a transformative impact on the realms of consciousness, spirituality, and the intersection of science and the human experience. As a highly respected academic, author, and speaker, Dr. Kovacs’ life and work are defined by an unwavering dedication to understanding the deepest layers of reality, the nature of huma...

Dr. Bruce Lipton is an internationally recognized leader known for bridging science and spirituality and also for his groundbreaking research in cell biology and epigenetics that has transformed the understanding of the mind-body connection. As a former medical school professor and cell biologist, Dr. Lipton’s career took a pivotal turn when he discovered that cells are profoundly influenced by th...

Julie Menanno is a trailblazing therapist, author, educator, a masterful interpreter of Attachment Theory, and an Architect of Emotional Connection who is continually working to bridge the gap between complex psychological concepts and everyday struggles. As a revolutionary force in the world of relationships, Julie’s work has transformed the way we understand emotional intimacy and human connecti...

Professor Roy Baumeister is one of the world’s most prolific and influential social psychologists, renowned for his groundbreaking research on self-control, meaning in life, and the human capacity for evil. As a prolific scholar, Professor Baumeister has authored over 700 scientific works, including more than 40 books, with his insights shaping our understanding of human behavior across a wide ran...

Deb Dana is a clinician, consultant, author, speaker, and a founding member of the Polyvagal Institute. Deb’s groundbreaking work translates the complex science of the autonomic nervous system into accessible, practical tools for self-regulation and safety and is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma in our lives. Deb’s work also shows how an...