Lead With Heart (Aired 06-03-26) Healing, Resilience, and Finding Your Purpose with Christine Conti

In this inspiring episode of Lead with Heart, host Dr. Jesse Hanson welcomes Christine Conti, LPC, Air Force Veteran, and Founder of Phoenix Counseling & Wellness Center, for a powerful conversation about healing, resilience, and the transformative journey of self-discovery. Broadcast from the lush jungles of Costa Rica, Christine shares her personal story—from growing up in New York City and navigating the challenges of family dynamics, to serving in the U.S. Air Force and ultimately finding her calling as a mental health professional. Together, Jesse and Christine explore the impact of childhood roles, personal growth, and how adversity can become a catalyst for purpose and empowerment. The discussion dives into evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, DBT, ACT, and Sandtray Therapy, while also highlighting holistic modalities including Reiki, sound healing, yoga, and mindfulness. Christine explains how Phoenix Counseling & Wellness Center integrates traditional psychotherapy with wellness practices to create personalized healing experiences for clients and families