The AMPcast with Aliza Marie Prokop

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...

*This episode contains adult themes. “We don't know what God can do with broken pieces until you give Him those broken pieces.” -Nick Vujicic  Joining Aliza today is Nick Vujicic—an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and powerful speaker whose life story has inspired millions around the world and is the subject of the upcoming film No Limbs, No Limits . Born without arms and legs, he opens up...

Fatherlessness is one of the most pressing issues facing our culture today, and its impact runs deep. In this episode, Aliza Prokop sits down with Sean Teis—pastor, author, and national speaker—who shares his powerful story of growing up without a father and the questions, anger, and insecurity that followed. He opens up about how godly men stepped in, how he encountered Jesus, and how God began t...

Where is God in your crisis? Aliza Prokop sits down with Lynne Rienstra—author, speaker, and ministry leader—for a powerful conversation about finding your safe place in Him, even in the midst of deep pain. Lynne shares the lies she once believed, how God met her in her brokenness, and the truth that you are not alone in the hard things. This episode is a reminder that God often uses our deepest w...

Y ou can do your best as a parent and still wonder, did I do enough? Aliza welcomes back Paige Clingenpeel—therapist, minister, speaker, wife, and mom—for an honest and needed conversation about parenting into adulthood. Together, they unpack the rising tension between parents and adult children—from estrangement and conflict resolution to navigating a culture shaped by social media, quick therapy...

The goal isn’t perfect parenting—it’s healing and a lasting relationship. Aliza welcomes Paige Clingenpeel—therapist, minister, speaker, wife, and mom—for an honest conversation about the role of forgiveness in parent–adult child relationships and how to stay connected through mistakes and hard seasons. Together, they explore how to respond with grace instead of fear as parenting shifts over time....

Your trauma is not your fault—but your healing is your responsibility. In this episode, Aliza Prokop sits down with Sharon K. Ball—author, speaker, trauma-informed therapist, founder of 9Paths, and owner of Cereset® Franklin—to unpack what trauma really is and how it affects the brain and nervous system. Sharon explains why trauma can linger in the body long after the event is over and why healing...

In this special interview from NRB, Aliza Prokop sits down with Kent Darcie—author and founder of Adult Children of Divorce Ministries—to discuss the often-overlooked trauma people experience when their parents divorce, even later in life. Kent explains how a parent’s divorce can shape relationships well into adulthood, including the emotional “loyalty challenge” many feel between parents and the...

In this special interview from NRB, Aliza Prokop sits down with Misty Phillip—best-selling author, faith leader, and technology executive—to explore the emotional and spiritual impact of artificial intelligence on our lives and families. Together, they discuss how AI can be a powerful tool, but without discernment and education, it can also contribute to confusion, fear, and even trauma—especially...

Aliza Prokop is once again joined by Tracey Lynn Russell. They explore why healing isn’t just mental—it’s deeply physiological. Together they unpack how the brain and nervous system work together in trauma, why many people stay stuck despite trying harder, and how building capacity in the body changes the healing process. Tracey shares practical tools from her brain-based CARE training and sound-b...

Healing doesn’t start with striving, it starts with safety. Tracey Lynn Russell joins Aliza to share her powerful story of trauma, healing, and rebuilding life after a severe concussion changed everything. As an occupational therapist, trauma-informed practitioner, author, and creator of the CARE Method, Tracey explains how trauma disconnects us—from our bodies, our relationships, and even from Go...

What happens when trauma no longer runs your life? Aliza welcomes back a former client—“April”—at her request to share her journey through Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). April opens up about the hardest parts of the process, learning to manage triggers, and how coping skills reshaped both her personal life and career. This episode is a powerful look at what healing can actua...

Aliza welcomes a former client—who we’ll call April—at her request to share her journey into counseling and the moment she realized it was time to seek help. April opens up about what led her there, the courage it took to take that first step, and how therapy became a turning point in her life. Together, they explore complex trauma and how TF-CBT helped her begin healing and develop practical tool...

What happens when trauma has nowhere to go? It doesn’t disappear—it shows up in our relationships, our work, our coping, and even the smallest everyday interactions. In this episode, Aliza sits down with her producer, Mike Segovia, to explore how trauma shapes our lives in ways we often don’t recognize. Using relatable metaphors like the macaroni and cheese effect and the vacuum cleaner, they unpa...

Churches want to help people with trauma—but good intentions don’t always lead to safe or healing spaces. In this episode, Aliza Prokop is joined once again by Dr. Mark Mayfield, licensed professional counselor, educator, former pastor, and award-winning author of The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry . Dr. Mayfield challenges leaders to look beyond Sunday morning service, pointing to church cul...