How High-Performing Founders Can Rewire Trauma and Unlock Growth with Dr. Lisa Palmer

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Dr. Lisa C. Palmer, PhD, LMFT, CHT, Program and Clinical Director of The Renew Center of Florida in Boca Raton, ranked #1 in the U.S. for PTSD treatment in 2017 by Newsmax. A nationally recognized psychotherapist featured on major networks including ABC, FOX, CNN, NBC, and CBS, Dr. Palmer works with celebrities, high-profile athletes, entrepreneurs, and public figures navigating trauma and high performance.Dr. Palmer shares her journey from a traditional upbringing in Rhode Island to becoming one of Hollywood’s most trusted therapists. She opens up about early identity struggles, walking away from a promising television career, and the discipline that shaped her path. Together, Aaron and Dr. Palmer unpack how childhood experiences shape founders, how trauma impacts performance, and how re-scripting memories can unlock meaningful change.Chapters: 01:27 - Dr. Lisa’s Early Life in Rhode Island 02:35 - Feeling Different and Early Identity Struggles 04:49 - Turning “Not Enough” Into Discipline and Drive 08:05 - The Influence of Rocky and Resilience 11:42 - Discovering Her Purpose to Make a Difference 12:40 - Working With High-Profile Clients and Trauma 14:37 - From Pre-Med to Miss USA Competitor 15:35 - Losing 60 Pounds and Winning by One Point 16:18 - Walking Away From a Promising TV Career 19:26 - Going Back to School and Pursuing Her Doctorate 22:22 - Realizing She Was Exactly Where She Belonged 23:27 - Re-Scripting Memories Explained 26:47 - How Trauma Gets Imprinted in the Brain 28:52 - Transforming Limiting Beliefs at the Root 31:39 - Why You Can’t Do This Work Alone 33:44 - Where Entrepreneurs Should Start With Inner Work 37:11 - Embracing Stillness and Self-Observation 41:07 - Handling the Emotional Weight of Clients 43:30 - Personal Reset Practices and Balance 47:26 - On Love, Growth, and What’s Still Unwritten 49:17 - What She Would Tell Her 5-Year-Old SelfGuest Links:Website: www.myrenewme.com https://www.therenewcenter.comInstagram: @drlisapalmer @myrenewme If you're a founder doing $1MM+ in annual revenue, apply for the Founders Club today: https://go.foundersclubofficial.com/intro-fc-aaronStay Connected!Aaron Spivak:IG: @‌SpivakLinkedinThe Founders ClubIG: @‌TheFoundersClubWebsite www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder:TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcastYoutube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast