The Finding Peace Podcast

In this episode, I share a recent experience that reminded me of what happens inside when we are faced with a threatening experience.  Listen as I discuss the flight or fight response and the aftermath.  I also remind listeners that they are worthy of love and belonging, even when we forget it sometimes.    

I am so humbled and excited to interview Elizabeth Power.  Her story is amazing.  How many people have you met who have been able to overcome Dissociative Identity Disorder (also known as Multiple Personality Disorder.  You can learn more about Elizabeth at https://www.elizabethpower.com/ .  Check out her new book, Healer: Reducing Crises   Elizabeth Power, M. Ed., CEO of EPower & Associates, Inc....

In this episode, Troy tells the story of the Engine Light Incident that nearly left him stranded in the middle of a busy intersection.   He uses this story to illustrate the power of core beliefs.     What are some of your core beliefs? Do they empower you or stop you in your tracks?   https://open.spotify.com/show/0p6DK6fPPjHH0z911oCuUg https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1472700242 https://w...

In this episode, I share one of my favorite holiday memories.  We then explore how we can find greater peace, joy, and light in our lives through challenging the shadows of shame and seeking greater truths.   If you like the Finding Peace Podcast, don't forget to give us a rating and follow us for more episodes.   You can listen on a variety of platforms including: https://open.spotify.com/show/0p...

Why does Gratitude have to be so complicated?  Well, it's not really, but Shame sure has a way of making it messy.  Listen to how to honor emotion while also expressing gratitude in this episode of the Finding Peace Podcast.

In this episode, I explore fond childhood memory and how it relates to why we do some of the behaviors that we engage in.  Many times, we are trying to find ways to feel our love and belonging tank but then are shadows of shame tell us that doing so is wrong or they were doing it inappropriately. In this episode, we explore what is underneath the surface and how we can find creative ways to get ou...

In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing up my very own self-defense instructor, David Perez. David shares what led him to find peace in the world of martial arts and how his experiences have led him to now have the opportunity to bless other people and tapping into their own inner power and challenging their mindset.

As a child, whenever I would visit the Science Museum, I would love to watch the pendulum swinging back and forth. In this episode, we explore how the shadows of shame do a similar swing along the various spectrums. This episode helps you have a better understanding of the motivations of each of the shadows. I also give you another perspective based on Jungian psychology that was exemplified in th...

In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Lee Atwood, a Registered Provisional Psychologist practicing in Alberta, Canada. He has done research in sex and porn addiction and his areas of specialization, including addiction, are couples and parenting issues, depression, and anxiety.  He also LOVE'S talking about the hero's journey, a concept developed by Joseph Campbell and used in some...

It is 5 am in the morning, I am operating on maybe 51/2 hours of sleep. I am supposed to meet my personal trainer today. And I was so afraid that I wasn't going to be able to be on time that I tossed and turned throughout the entire night because I thought, if I don't wake up, I'm going to sleep through my first session with my personal trainer and that is not going to send a good message. And now...

There is a lot of controversy and contempt taking place around the world. We have a challenging time even being willing to consider listening to another person's point of view. In the process, we lose a sense of peace and security and instead become more defensive.  In this episode of the Finding Peace Podcast, the listener will be asked to consider how being willing to emphatically listen may act...

Shame is often what drives us to change our behavior.  It's like a kick in the pants that shoves us out of our comfort zone. And initially, it seems like it is a great motivator for change, but is it sustaining? In this episode, we explore whether or not Shame is really that great of a cheerleader.     You can listen to this and other episodes of the Finding Peace Podcast by going to: https://podc...

This special episode of the Finding Peace Podcast reviews some of the tips outlined by Dr. Feliciano.  Dr Eileen M Feliciano  is a doctoral-level Psychologist in New York State with a Psy. D. in the specialties of School and Clinical Psychology. After having thirty-one sessions this week with patients where the singular focus was COVID-19 and how to cope, Dr Feliciano decided to consolidate her ad...

Most of us are now staying home to avoid spreading the virus, many of us are resorting to the television to watch endless hours of entertainment programming.   And I, like millions of Americans seem to still be drawn to the competition shows.  Whether it is on the competitor’s ability to lose more pounds than the others, the whim of a panel of judges, or the voting of viewers on their smartphones...

  How  many emails have you received from banks, stores, insurance companies, etc. telling you how they are managing the current COVID 19 situation? They are probably using words like… Crisis…. Pandemic... Critical... Emergency... Shortages… Toilet paper...  So stressful!  There is so much information being thrown around. It can be confusing.  One of the biggest messages that is proclaimed is soci...

Thomas Curran from the University of Bath and Andrew Hill from York St. John University completed a meta-analysis on perfectionism. You can read their report here .   What they discovered is that there is a high correlation between perfectionism and the following issues:  Depression ,  anxiety disorders ,   eating disorders ,  anorexia ,  chronic fatigue syndrome ,  insomnia ,  gastrointestinal is...

Have you struggled with moving forward from past experiences when others have triggered your attachment wounds? In this podcast, we talk about how to let painful things from the past go.  We explore the concepts of transference and projection that can keep us from seeing the truth of the situation.       You can listen to this and other episodes by going to  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Christopher Lee, a member of the Yuma Community Suicide Prevention Coalition.  He shares the importance of asking direct questions about suicide to someone who may be experiencing deep sadness, a recent loss, or going through a difficult time. Here is a list of Warning Signs of Suicide: Talking about wanting to die Looking for a way to kill ones...

In this episode, I share a simple exercise that Peter Levine developed to help people heal from trauma.  You can watch the video that I refer to here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdUnCj05RMs The exercise that I share in this podcast is found in Peter's book, Healing Trauma .  And of course, you can purchase your own copy of  Year of Self-Love here .  You can listen to this and other episodes...

In this episode, I explore the concept of dailies and how they are connected to self-compassion.  The categories for Dailies are: Physical, Social, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual.  The episode provides examples for each category as well as providing an easy way to track progress.   You can check out this and other episodes of the Finding Peace Podcast by going here: https://podcasts.apple....

In this episode, we explore the Five Stages of Change: Precontemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintainance, and Termination.  There are always things about ourselves that we want to improve, but sometimes we don't take action. We explore which stage of change you might be in and also discuss a tool to help leverage your willingness to take the next step.    If you would like to learn more about th...

 In this episode, guest speaker Breanna Safsten, introduces us to adverse childhood experiences otherwise known as ACES. She explains that the research shows that individuals who have had adverse childhood experiences are at greater risk for health problems as they become older. We also discuss how resiliency can help reduce the risk of health problems. Nadine Burke Harris also gave a Ted talk on...

In this episode, I share a story about being inflexible and how it could have had a negative effect on the relationship between me and my son. What kind of relationship do you want to have with the people that are closest to you? Have you considered the levels of their love and belonging tank and the competency and empowerment tank as you look at what you can do to help strengthen the relationship...

In this episode, I explore some of the reasons why New Year's resolutions do not work and what can be done about it. I also reference my new book, A Year of Self-Love, which you can purchase on Amazon or anywhere else books are sold. Check out A Year of Self-Love here:  https://amzn.to/2mNJTun   You can listen to this and other episodes of the finding peace podcast at the links below:   https://po...

In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Andrea De Leon, Nutritionist.     For years, food controlled her life.  She was bulimic for 6 years of my life and then a binge eater and emotional eater for another 6 years during high school and college. She put all of her worth in her looks and never thought she was enough to fulfill her dreams and her desires.  Suicidal thoughts, antidepres...