The AMPcast with Aliza Marie Prokop

*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...

Trauma doesn’t stay outside the church doors—it shows up in our pews, relationships, and leadership. In this episode, Aliza Prokop is joined by Dr. Mark Mayfield, licensed professional counselor, educator, former pastor, and award-winning author of The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry , to unpack why trauma is the “great equalizer” in that it can affect us all. Together, they explore how unreso...

What if the pain you carry isn’t your fault—and healing is truly possible? In the very first episode of The AMPcast , licensed professional clinical counselor Aliza Prokop shares her heart, her background, and why helping others heal from trauma has become her life’s calling. Joined by producer Mike Segovia, the conversation moves from professional insight to personal story as Mike opens up about...