Phoenix and Flame Podcast

Are you or someone you know struggling with gender identity?  Do you feel marginalized, misunderstood, ignored, or judged?  This episode may help you find your way. lesli@postureshift.com Feb is BOGO for digital seminars ALSO use "Phoenix20" for 20% off Guiding Families expanded and essentials editions!  

Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, discusses the stages of how we can not only survive betrayal but thrive through transformation   https://thepbtinstitute.com From Hardened to Heal , by Dr. Debi Silber Trust Again , by Dr. Debi Silber

Rodolfo describes his life-long journey from abandonment, prison-time, homelessness, and suicidal plans to understanding, forgiveness, and peace.   https://rodolfodeangeli.com https://lifeartists.me Rodolfo's podcast Life Artists Radio

Is there someone in your life who wants forgiveness (or you want to forgive) but continues to treat you abusively?  This episode may help you navigate that jungle.   Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Bible (Matthew 18:21-35)

Listen to Heather describe her experiences of using music as safety from the negative reactions to her blindness, her lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression which culminated in inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, and her transformation into a light for others.   Holding On by Letting Go , by Heather Hutchison "Where the Ocean Meets the Sand" - CD by Heather Hutchison

Personal musings about Christmas (bonus episode)

This episode breaks down Emotional Freedom Technique into basic, easy-to-follow steps   Carl Rogers' quote 101 Trauma-Informed Interventions by Linda Curran Healthline.com The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Listen to Ann Hince describe how she found physical release from the emotional trauma trapped in her body using Emotional Freedom Technique   A Pathway To Insigh t by Ann Hince Ann Hince Youtube videos on EFT

Did you relate to what my guest shared about her divorce trauma?  This episode unpacks some of my thoughts about relationships and how they sometimes end in divorce.

Are you in an abusive marriage?  Do you feel isolated, angry, embarrassed, or ashamed?  Listen to my guest's story and know you are not alone.     Love Is A Choice by Drs. Robert Hemfelt, Frank Minirth, Paul Meier, Deborah Newman, and Brian Newman A House That Grace Built by Stephanie Tucker

Is your to-do list a mile long?  Are your neck muscles tight as drums as you strive to finish it?  This episode examines how to live a more relaxed and enjoyable life.     Bible, Luke 10: 38-42 

Are you pathologically busy?  This episode unpacks what may be driving the perpetually kinetic.     Bible - Luke 10: 38-42

Listen to my guest, Erika, tell her story of surviving her husband's suicide.     Life After Suicide:  The Survivor's Grief Experience by Terence Barrett, PhD Suicide - Finding Courage, Comfort, and Community After Unthinkable Loss by Jennifer Ashton, MD No Time to Say Goodbye by Carla Fine

Life is full of ups and downs, pros and cons, hope and despair.  This episode may help you make better choices on your journey.

Do you feel overwhelmed, out of your depth?  This episode may help you find purchase and accomplish what you thought was impossible.

Do you feel isolated?  Are you connected to groups that don't seem healthy?  This episode examines our need to belong and how those groups impact us.

Are you disabled, weakened, or incapacitated by fear?  This episode may help you to escape the fear trap.       Jawaharlal Nehru quote Holy Bible:  Joshua 1:9, Psalm 23

Have you ever wondered if you could benefit from therapy?  This episode discusses various attitudes and benefits of choosing therapy.     The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, page 235 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2015, Feb) "Racial/Ethnic Differences in Mental Health Service Use among Adults."

Does navigating your social media cause anxiety, aggravation, and confusion?  This episode may help you set some healthier boundaries.

Are you in a maddening relationship you dream of escaping?  Do you frequently second-guess yourself and feel that you may be going crazy?  This episode may help you find your way back to peace and emotional safety.       Charlene Dargay quote from www. Quora.com re gaslighting www.verywellmind.com 11 Warning Signs of Gaslighting from www.psychologytoday.com

Are you caught in a trap of needing to please others to gain acceptance and approval?  This episode may liberate you from that cycle by helping you set healthier boundaries.     Dolly Parton quote The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Do you feel lost in how to interact with a mentally ill loved one?  This episode may give you insight, understanding, and coping skills as you navigate that relationship.   Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend When to Walk Away - Finding Freedom From Toxic People by Gary Thomas

Have you ever felt cynical about religion, irritated with church-goers, or confused about faith?  In this episode, the podcaster shares her experience.   Life Issues, Randy Pope, 1994

Have you ever considered trying something new only to be undermined at every step by nagging, critical voices in your mind?  This episode may help you learn about your mental "family" and how to manage them more effectively.

Are you burdened by issues you can't or won't face?  Have you been avoiding your own feelings?  This episode may help you understand the high cost of avoidance.