NotYourOrdinaryParts

Dr. Janina Fisher is a clinical psychologist, author, educator, and one of the most influential voices in the modern understanding of trauma, dissociation, and the fragmented inner world of survivors. Her work offers survivors a pathway out of shame and self-hatred and toward curiosity, compassion, and internal connection. For more than three decades, she has dedicated her life to helping both clinicians and trauma survivors understand a truth that has fundamentally reshaped the field of mental health: that the symptoms people fear, shame, or pathologize most; are often the very adaptations that once helped them survive. Dr. Fisher’s work has transformed the way trauma is understood and treated, shifting the conversation away from “What’s wrong with you?” and toward the far more compassionate and accurate question: “What happened to you… and how did you survive it?” Dr. Fisher has often said that her greatest teachers were the traumatized individuals who trusted her enough to let her witness their inner worlds and what makes her work so powerful is that she doesn’t position herself above survivors, but beside them. Through them, she came to understand trauma not simply as an event from the past, but as what she calls a “living legacy” carried in the body, nervous system, emotions, relationships, and unconscious survival responses long after the danger is over. Dr. Fisher is the author of the groundbreaking books that have become essential resources for both survivors and clinicians around the world; and across her writing and teaching, she has helped countless people understand that fragmentation is not evidence of brokenness, but evidence of adaptation… and that the mind and body do not betray us after trauma - they attempt to protect us. At the heart of Dr. Fisher’s work is one deeply human and profoundly hopeful idea: that healing begins not when we wage war against ourselves…. but when we learn to welcome the parts of us that have spent a lifetime trying to survive. Connect with Dr. Fisher:Instagram - @drjaninafisherWebsite - https://janinafisher.comfacebook - https://www.facebook.com/janinafisherphdIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Cecelia Baldwin is a licensed professional counselor, a doctor of marriage and family therapy, an educator, and a trauma-informed therapist whose work bridges clinical expertise with deep emotional wisdom. With over a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, Dr. Baldwin brings a grounded, integrative approach to healing with an intentional focus in nervous system science, attachment repair, and what may be most important, generational understanding. Dr. Baldwin’s work centers around emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and helping people reconnect with their inner world in ways that are both compassionate and sustainable. Dr. Baldwin is committed to helping others understand that healing doesn’t begin with fixing; it begins with listening and she offers clinical supervision, workshops, consultations, and speaks with clarity about the complexity of trauma not as a pathology, but as a pattern of protection. Dr. Baldwin teaches that what we commonly call dysfunction is often wisdom in disguise, and that our nervous systems are not broken, they’re brilliant, shaped by experience, and wired for survival. Through her presence, her teaching, and her work with clients, Dr. Baldwin reminds us that regulation is not perfection, and healing is not a destination; it’s a return to softness, to truth, and to relationship with ourselves.Connect with Dr. Baldwin:Instagram - @dr.celiaWebsite - www.ceceliabaldwin.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Leticia Farias is a pioneering force in the field of holistic health; a healer who merges cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom, and whose work invites us to listen more deeply to the stories our bodies have been trying to tell. With a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a PhD in Integrative Health, and a PhD in Quantum Physics; Dr. Farias has spent over two decades guiding people back to health - not by masking symptoms, but by addressing the root causes of suffering and disconnection. At the heart of her practice is a sacred question: “What is the body trying to say,” and Dr. Farias believes true healing begins not when something comes out, but when something is finally allowed in. Through modalities like BioScan technology, ortho-molecular nutrition, auriculotherapy, cranial therapy, and stress-pattern analysis, Dr. Farias helps her clients decode the body's signals uncovering the hidden connections between emotional dysregulation, trauma, immune dysfunction, inflammation, and exhaustion. Whether someone is navigating autoimmune illness, adrenal fatigue, chronic anxiety, or unexplained burnout, her approach gently restores the body’s natural rhythm, guiding people out of survival and into sustainable well-being. Dr. Farias is one of the rare few who truly bridge the science of cellular health with the soul of trauma healing; and her work honors both physiology and story, empowering individuals to reconnect with the wisdom of their own body, their own past, and their own power. Her presence is both clinical and deeply intuitive; and her mission is simple yet profound: to walk beside you as you remember who you are beneath the symptoms. She listens when the body speaks and in doing so, she reminds us that healing is never about fixing what’s broken; it’s about remembering what’s been buried, welcoming what’s been exiled, and restoring balance from the inside out.Connect with Dr. Farias:Instagram - @fariaswellnessWebsite - www.fariaswellness.orgIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Max Littman is a licensed clinical social worker, IFS therapist, consultant, and writer. Max holds a master’s degree in social work and has trained extensively in trauma-informed care, somatic therapy, queer-affirming practice, and his work is grounded in both clinical skill and lived experience… a true fusion of psychological depth and emotional truth. Most importantly, Max is not just a set of credentials; he is a human being… one who has walked the winding path of self-discovery, sat with the ache of exile, and returned again and again to the parts of himself once cast into the shadows. Max is the author of the book "IFS Therapy for Gay and Queer Men: A Companion for After Coming Out," which is both a tender and courageous offering that bridges theory and embodiment. His writing is sacred terrain where the wounds of shame, rejection, and survival are met with compassion and clarity; and he gives language to what so many have carried in silence: the burden of having to explain themselves, the exhaustion of masking, the grief of disconnection from self and others. Max doesn’t simply explain the IFS model - he lives it by extending an open hand to the gay and queer men who have felt othered, silenced, or pathologized, and reminds them: you are not alone, you are not broken, you are not a disorder. Max speaks directly to the inner exiles: the parts of gay and queer men who were told they were too much, too sensitive, too soft, too loud, too feminine, too afraid, and are subtly told within their own gay and queer community they are not enough. Instead of pathologizing them, he honors them; welcomes them; and invites them back into belonging. At the heart of Max’s work is a simple truth: healing doesn’t mean becoming someone new; it means remembering who you were before the world told you to be someone else. His work is not about fixing what’s wrong, it’s about remembering what’s true: that we are whole, that we are worthy, that our stories; even the ones we were told to forget; matter.Connect with Max: Website - https://maxlittman.comMax's Book: Internal Family Systems Therapy for Gay and Queer Men: A Companion for After Coming Out - https://a.co/d/cciEBtNIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Claudia Luiz is a pioneering psychoanalyst, educator, and award-winning author whose work has redefined what therapy can be. For over four decades, Dr. Luiz has helped people navigate the emotional terrain of their lives by creating space for the truth of their lived experience and for that truth to finally be seen, heard, and most importantly; felt. She is the author of “The Making of a Psychoanalyst,” a groundbreaking book that strips away the clinical jargon and mystique of psychoanalysis and reveals something much deeper: the raw, real, and deeply human journey of becoming whole. Dr. Luiz holds a master’s in social policy and a doctorate in clinical psychoanalysis, and these academic roots are paired with a deep commitment to accessibility and to bringing the healing power of psychoanalysis down from “the ivory tower” and into the lives of everyday people. She has taught and practiced across the country, trained the next generation of therapists, and spoken internationally about the power of emotional growth. At her core, Dr. Luiz is a translator; taking the complexities of psychoanalysis and making them accessible and useful to the everyday person who just wants to understand why they hurt, and how they can stop hurting. Dr. Luiz doesn't understand emotional pain just because she's studied it, she knows it from lived experience because she grew up inside it and survived it. By the time she was a teenager, she was battling addiction, self-sabotage and the fallout of a childhood without emotional safety. Her first experience in a psychoanalyst's office set her on a path not only to heal herself, but to become the kind of psychoanalyst the field didn’t yet know it needed. Dr. Luiz has dedicated her life to teaching people how to feel again, how to untangle themselves from unconscious patterns, and how to discover freedom by facing their pain with courage. Her mission isn’t just to help people heal, it’s an invitation to feel, to awaken to inherited stories and feelings that’ve been buried, and to recognize that we all hold the power necessary to rewrite our lives. Connect with Dr. Luiz: Instagram - @drclaudialuizWebsite - https://claudialuiz.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Kathy Nickerson is a world-renowned psychologist, relationship expert, and author who has spent over two decades helping couples heal from heartbreak, rebuild trust, and find their way back to love. Dr. Nickerson is the author of the award-winning book "The Courage to Stay" and she specializes in one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences in relationships, infidelity. Dr. Nickerson’s work isn’t just about theory, it’s about real people, real pain, and real transformation and she deeply understands the raw devastation of betrayal, the depth of grief that comes when the foundation of a relationship cracks, and the unbearable weight of wondering if love can survive it. She also knows that healing is possible when both people are willing to do the work. Through her groundbreaking research, compassionate guidance, and her no-nonsense approach, Dr. Nickerson has helped thousands of couples navigate the hardest conversations of their lives. She’s given people the tools to repair trust, understand their pain, and rebuild something even stronger than before, but not by ignoring the hurt, by facing it head on. Her mission is not just to save relationships, but to help people truly understand themselves and their partners, to move beyond blame, and to build the kind of love that can survive anything. In a world where so many relationships break under the weight of betrayal, Dr. Nickerson is proving that some can bend but not break and she’s spent decades proving that love isn’t just a feeling; it’s a choice, a commitment, and sometimes, a fight for something greater than the pain that threatens to destroy it. Time and time again Dr. Nickerson has shown that love can survive betrayal, that healing is possible even in the deepest wounds, and that forgiveness isn’t about forgetting, it’s about reclaiming the love that was never truly lost. Dr. Nickerson isn’t just helping couples heal, she’s redefining what it means to fight for love because she has proven the strongest relationships aren’t the ones that never break, they’re the ones that refuse to stay broken.Connect with Dr. Nickerson:Instagram - @drkathynickersonWebsite - https://drkathynickerson.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Janie Rhone is a psychotherapist and a transformative force in the realm of healing and human connection who embodies a rare blend of compassion, expertise, and vision. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of the human experience, the power of restorative care, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting individuals, communities, and the collective well-being. She has become known for creating spaces where people can reclaim their fullest potential, and for integrating mind, body, and spirit in ways that make healing feel possible and personal. Janie serves with a level of presence that extends far beyond the therapy room. She has guided countless individuals through profound transformation, offering steadiness as they navigate trauma, embrace vulnerability, and rediscover their own strength. Her legacy is one of deep impact rippling outward into families and communities, and her dedication to amplifying marginalized voices and to guiding people home to themselves is a testament to the boundless capacity of human compassion. It reminds us that healing isn’t just possible; it’s contagious, and it touches the world one heart at a time.Connect with Janie:Website - https://janierhone.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Elizabeth Scott is a licensed therapist, intuitive guide, and the founder of HeartSight Healing, where she brings together the science of psychology and the very soul of healing. Elizabeth is board-certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, holds an M.S. in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University, and a B.A. in English from Furman University; but her real credentials live in the way she listens… with presence and reverence. With deep roots in Internal Family Systems therapy enhanced by complementary practices like energy healing, astrology, somatic attunement, and nature-based therapy, Elizabeth’s work bridges the clinical and the sacred; offering a unique integrative approach that blends evidence-based modalities with soul-centered practices. For more than fifteen years Elizabeth has walked alongside those navigating trauma, burnout, grief, and inner disconnection; and not as a fixer or an expert: but as a compassionate guide who helps people remember the truth of who they are beneath the survival patterns. Elizabeth helps clients create inner safety, transform their relationship with painful parts, and reconnect with the wisdom that has always lived within them, always honoring the whole human being. At the heart of Elizabeth’s work is the guiding belief that we don’t need to be fixed; we need to be remembered; and her mission is clear; to help people come home to themselves, not just in theory, but in felt, lasting ways. In a culture that often asks us to override, fragment, and bypass, Elizabeth offers a different path - one that says your sensitivity is not a flaw, your story is not too much, and your healing doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Her work is a constant and gentle reminder that emotional safety isn’t something we earn… it’s something we learn to allow and when we stop fighting ourselves and start listening within, we begin to remember what’s always been true: that we are already whole, already wise, and already home. Connect with Elizabeth:Instagram - @heartsighthealingWebsite - www.heartsighthealing.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Galit Atlas is a psychoanalyst, writer, and internationally renowned voice in the world of emotional healing whose work illuminates the invisible threads between our personal suffering and the legacies we inherit. She is a faculty member at NYU’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, and a celebrated clinician who has spent decades helping people uncover the unspoken stories that live in their bodies, relationships, and choices. Dr. Atlas is the author of Emotional Inheritance: a groundbreaking book that explores how trauma we didn’t experience directly can shape our lives in ways we don’t always understand, and how healing often begins by naming what has long been unsaid. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Oprah Daily, and other major publications, where her voice brings both intellectual clarity and emotional resonance to topics that are often hidden in silence. Dr. Atlas teaches that what we carry from generations before us is not just pain, but also resilience, creativity, and longing. Her work is not just about the past; it’s about liberation in the present and bringing curiosity and compassion to the stories and legacies we’ve inherited, and in so doing; reclaiming the right to choose our future. Dr. Atlas’s presence in the field is as poetic as it is precise; and she’s a constant reminder that healing is not about erasing the past… it’s about finding ourselves within it and learning to live fully, while holding what came before.Connect with Dr. Atlas:Instagram - @galit_atlasWebsite - www.galitatlas.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Dan Siegel is a psychiatrist, author, educator, and one of the most visionary minds in the fields of mental health, neuroscience, and human development. He is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, and the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. As the architect of the field known as interpersonal neurobiology, he has spent more than three decades weaving together science and story, brain and body, biology and belonging; and his body of work, including The Developing Mind, Mindsight, The Whole-Brain Child, Aware, and his most recent book, IntraConnected has helped millions of people understand how relationships and integration shape who we are, how we heal, and how we grow. He has worked with everyone from trauma survivors and therapists to educators, policymakers, spiritual leaders, and scientists across disciplines. His models are scientifically grounded, emotionally resonant, intellectually rigorous, and deeply compassionate; all centered around one guiding truth: that integration is the foundation of well-being, and that healing must never lose sight of what it means to be human. Dr. Siegel’s contributions reach far beyond the clinical setting, and his work invites us into a deeper understanding of ourselves, reminding us that the mind is not confined within the skull, it is a dynamic, relational process that thrives on connection. Through his teachings, he offers not just tools, but a new way of seeing and a language for our inner lives, a map for coming home to ourselves. In a world that fragments and forgets, Dr. Siegel reminds us that healing isn’t a destination, it’s a relationship to presence, to others, to life itself, and perhaps more than anything, reminds us that the mind is not something we possess; it’s something we participate in and when we begin to live from that place, we don’t just understand ourselves better… We remember who we really are.Connect with Dr. Siegel:Instagram - @drdansiegelWebsite - www.drdansiegel.comWheel of Awareness - www.drdansiegel.com/wheel-of-awarenessPando Populus Tree - www.pandopopulus.com/pando-the-treeIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Elisha Goldstein is a clinical psychologist, author, teacher, and founder of Emotion Longevity Experience, a global community created to help people reconnect to themselves, to each other, and to a way of living that is grounded, compassionate, and awake. For more than two decades, Dr. Goldstein has been helping people move through anxiety, depression, addiction, and disconnection; not with judgment, but with presence. His work is rooted in mindfulness, not as a buzzword, but as a daily practice of remembering who we are beneath the noise. He is the author of The Now Effect, Uncovering Happiness, The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook, and his upcoming book Tiny Shifts - How Emotional Healing Transforms Stress, Relationships, and Longevity; and his teachings have reached thousands of people around the world who are learning how to slow down, breathe, and meet their pain with curiosity instead of shame. What sets Dr. Goldstein’s voice apart is that it’s not coming from above; it’s coming from alongside. He has lived the questions he now helps others explore because he knows what it means to lose your center and to come back; not all at once, but breath by breath. His story isn’t about arriving at peace, it’s about practicing it, returning to it, and building a life that honors it. Dr. Goldstein reminds us that healing isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence; and that sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is simply stay with ourselves long enough to hear what we’ve been trying to say. Connect with Dr. Goldstien:Instagram - @drelishagoldsteinWebsite - https://elishagoldstein.comYouTube - @drelishagoldsteinLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Elishagoldstein Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Caitlan Siegenthaler is a licensed therapist, mentor, educator, and the creator of “Return”; a top 10% global podcast for big-hearted humans ready to unhook from hustle culture and finally come home to themselves. With a master’s in counseling psychology and over a decade of clinical experience, Caitlan is trained in trauma recovery, IFS, and Human Design, but what makes Caitlan's work so amazing isn’t just what she knows, it’s what she sees. Caitlan has an uncanny ability to name what’s hard to articulate: the invisible pressure to perform worthiness, the hidden ache inside high-functioning burnout, and the parts of us that look like confidence but are actually self-protection. Caitlan's work brings language to the internal systems that shape our lives and offers tools to rewire them with compassion, precision, and soul. Caitlan is so relatable because her journey began like so many others, with unraveling. A called-off engagement, deep personal burnout, and a season of identity loss forced her to stop performing and start listening, not to the world, but to herself; and that quiet reckoning became her life’s work. Because Caitlan knows what it means to build a beautiful life that doesn’t feel like home, she also knows the courage it takes to burn that life down and begin again. Through her mentorship containers, workshops, and podcast, Caitlan helps others return to the parts of themselves they had to abandon to survive. Her spaces are rooted in emotional safety, deep permission, and nervous-system-level relief. Caitlan doesn’t just guide people into healing, she helps them reclaim the right to feel, to rest, and to belong to themselves again. In a fast-paced world that often demands more, faster, and louder, Caitlan is a voice of return and she’s reminding us that healing isn’t something you hustle for, it’s something you remember, something you reclaim; and something you become, and with every session, every word, and every pause that lets someone finally exhale; Caitlan is redefining what it means to be whole. Connect with Caitlan:Instagram - @caitlansiegenthalerWebsite - www.caitlansiegenthaler.comSubstack - https://substack.com/inbox/post/173278470Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Alex Howard is a globally recognized author, speaker, and therapeutic coach whose groundbreaking work sits at the intersection of trauma healing, nervous system health, and human transformation. Dr. Howard is the founder of the Optimum Health Clinic, one of the world’s leading integrative medicine clinics specializing in fatigue and trauma-related conditions. With over two decades of clinical experience and a deeply personal journey of his own, Dr. Howard has helped thousands of people reclaim their lives by healing at the level of the nervous system and beyond. As a survivor of his own childhood trauma and chronic illness, Dr. Howard’s path was not one of textbook theories; it was one carved out of necessity. At 16, after years of pushing through emotional pain and disconnect, his body collapsed and that moment marked the beginning of a radical healing journey that would evolve into a body of work dedicated to helping others do the same. In his best-selling books, including “It’s Not Your Fault” and “Decode Your Fatigue,” he redefines healing, not as symptom management, but as a return to wholeness. Dr. Howard is also the creator of Therapeutic Coaching, an integrative methodology that bridges psychology, somatic therapy, and parts work to support people in healing deep-rooted trauma and reprogramming emotional patterns that no longer serve them. Through his podcast, live events, and online programs, he reaches millions around the world with tools that blend science with soul, and theory with lived truth. In a world that too often tells us to push through pain and override the body’s wisdom, Dr. Howard is a voice of grounded, compassionate authority, showing us, that recovery isn’t just possible; it’s our birthright.Connect with Dr. Howard:Instagram - @dralexhowardWebsite - www.alexhoward.comYouTube - @dralexhowardtherapyIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Thema Bryant is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, sacred artist, professor, and one of the nation’s most influential voices at the intersection of mental health, spirituality, and social justice. Dr. Thema holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Duke University and completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical Center’s Victims of Violence Program. Dr. Thema's career has bridged clinical science, sacred wisdom, cultural advocacy, and soul-level transformation. As a sought-after speaker and media contributor, Dr. Thema has been featured on Oprah’s Super Soul podcast, CNN, OWN, BET, The Mel Robbins Show, The New York Times, Psychology Today, and Essence. Her bestselling book, "Homecoming" has been translated into multiple languages and continues to resonate with readers around the world. Her latest book, “Matters of the Heart” offers practical guidance for cultivating emotional availability, healthier relationships, and deeper self-connection. Dr. Thema’s leadership and scholarship have earned her the Silverman Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Justice, the Distinguished Allyship Award from the Society of Indian Psychologists, and the International Psychology Award for Contributions to Global Psychology and Gender. In addition to her academic and clinical accomplishments, Dr. Thema is an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she leads the mental health ministry at First AME Church in South Los Angeles. Dr. Thema is also a sacred artist who integrates dance, poetry, and storytelling into her healing practice, offering people not only information, but transformation. Whether in classrooms, pulpits, therapy rooms, or on global stages, Dr. Thema’s work reminds us that healing is not a betrayal of our people, it is a return to our power; and with every word she speaks, every space she enters, and every person she holds - she helps us remember that we don’t have to earn our healing; we simply have to come home to it. Connect with Dr. Thema:Instagram - @dr.themaWebsite - https://drthema.comLinktree - https://linktr.ee/dr.themaIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient - so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Jennifer Freyd is a world-renowned psychologist, researcher, and author whose groundbreaking work has reshaped our understanding of trauma, memory, and betrayal. Dr. Freyd is Professor Emerit of Psychology at the University of Oregon, Affiliate Professor of Psychology and Affiliate Professor of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies at the University of Washington, and Founder and President of the Center for Institutional Courage. Over the past four decades, Dr. Freyd has been at the forefront of studying how the people and institutions we trust the most can cause the deepest harm and, more importantly, how we can heal from it. As an internationally recognized expert on Betrayal Trauma Theory, Dr. Freyd has revealed how our minds adapt to survive when those closest to us - parents, partners, mentors, institutions, etc., betray our trust. Her research has revolutionized the way we understand trauma responses, showing that forgetting, denial, and even self-blame can be coping mechanisms rather than signs of weakness. Dr. Freyd as founder and president of the Center for Institutional Courage, has shed light on Institutional Betrayal; how organizations, workplaces, and systems protect abusers and silence survivors instead of standing for justice. Dr. Freyd's work provides not just a diagnosis of these failures, but a blueprint for courage, integrity, and real systemic change. Her book, Betrayal Trauma: delves into the complex and often hidden world of betrayal trauma, explaining why survivors so often struggle to name their experiences and why healing requires more than just remembering, it requires breaking through the silence and reclaiming self-trust. Through her work, Dr. Freyd has given language to pain that had none, validated the experiences of countless survivors, and proven that even in the face of betrayal, whether personal or institutional, healing is possible, justice is worth fighting for, and courage is contagious.Connect with Dr. Freyd:Website - www.jjfreyd.comDr. Freyd's Books - www.jjfreyd.com/booksResources for Changemakers: www.institutionalcourage.org/resources-for-changemakersIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Joanna Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, professor, author, and one of the most fearless and influential thinkers in modern mental health. For over thirty years, Dr. Moncrieff has stood at the center of psychiatry, not to defend it blindly, but to question its foundations, to hold it accountable, and to tell the truth; even when the truth was inconvenient. She is a Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London, a consultant psychiatrist in the UK’s National Health Service, and the co-founder of the Critical Psychiatry Network - a global collective of psychiatrists challenging the chemical narratives that have shaped and distorted our understanding of mental illness for decades. For years, we’ve been told that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance,” that our despair is a disorder, and that our suffering is a malfunction; but Dr. Moncrieff has spent her life asking the question most were too afraid to ask: “What if we got this wrong?” In 2022, she co-authored one of the most important studies in psychiatric history, a landmark meta-analysis that dismantled the serotonin theory of depression, revealing that the scientific basis for one of the most widely accepted explanations for mental illness simply doesn’t exist. Her latest book, Chemically Imbalanced, goes further; it doesn’t just challenge the pharmaceutical narrative; it exposes the social, political, and economic systems that have medicalized emotion and pathologized pain; and it is a call to reclaim our right to feel, to grieve, to question, and to be human without shame or sedation. Beyond the research and the resistance, Dr. Moncrieff is much more: She’s a doctor who has sat across from real people in real pain and never stopped asking what was missing from the way we care and a woman who has walked through the noise of a multi-billion-dollar industry and emerged with her conscience and her courage intact with no intent to burn it down; but to build something better.Connect with Dr. Moncrieff:Website - https://joannamoncrieff.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Jenna Riemersma is a licensed therapist, speaker, and a certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist whose work has transformed the way we understand trauma, addiction, and emotional pain. She is also the bestselling author of “Altogether You,” a book that has changed countless lives by showing people that every part of them, even the ones they struggle with, deserves love and compassion. With a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University and a master’s degree in professional counseling, Jenna brings a unique blend of scientific, therapeutic, and spiritual wisdom to the conversation about healing. Her work has touched thousands, not just through her clinical practice, but through her profound insights into trauma, betrayal, self-compassion, and breaking free from toxic cycles. Jenna believes that healing isn’t about eliminating our pain, it’s about embracing every part of ourselves with love; even the ones we’ve been taught to reject. Through her work, Jenna has shown that true transformation happens not by silencing our struggles, but by turning toward them with curiosity, compassion, and self-acceptance and she’s determined to show as many as possible that they can find healing by turning inward and learning to love yourself fully and completely.Connect with Jenna: Instagram - @movetowardwithjennaWebsite - https://jennariemersma.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed clinical psychologist, osteopath, and visionary in the field of mind-body medicine who has dedicated his life to helping people find safety in their bodies, clarity in their emotions, and peace in their nervous systems. Dr. Lyons is the author of Addicted to Drama, a deeply transformative book that explores how unresolved trauma can masquerade as intensity, performance, and chaos; and what it takes to truly come home to yourself. Dr. Lyon’s work is where science meets soul and what distinguishes him is his ability to show up fully human and create spaces where complexity is welcomed, vulnerability is honored, and truth has room to breathe. Through decades of clinical practice, teaching, and deep personal inquiry, he’s illuminated how the body remembers what the mind forgets and how healing happens when we stop performing and start listening to the parts of us that were never meant to carry so much. Dr. Lyons is the founder of The Embody Lab, the world’s leading platform for embodied education, and host of The Gently Used Human podcast, where he invites some of the most respected voices in the world of healing to explore the messy, beautiful truth; of being alive. Dr. Lyons’ accolades and credentials aren’t what make him a leader, it’s how he shows up: fully human, fiercely compassionate, and endlessly curious. In a culture quick to pathologize pain or glorify dysfunction, Dr. Lyons reminds us drama isn’t identity, chaos isn’t character, and regulation is a right; not a reward… His work is an invitation to feel, to soften, and to remember that peace isn’t the absence of problems - it’s the presence of you.Connect with Dr. Lyons:Instagram - @drscottlyonsWebsite - www.drscottlyons.comYouTube - @drscottlyonsThe Embody Lab - www.theembodylab.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Katie Gray is a writer, singer, counselor, and elder caregiver whose work is devoted to helping people who are hurting. After a 17-year journey through bulimia, food addiction, and a full self-led recovery; Katie created The Empowered Heart, a trauma-informed methodology that guides others toward profound emotional and spiritual healing. Katie is the author of Journey of the Empowered Heart and The Empowered Heart Guidebook, and she hosts The Empowered Heart podcast, where she holds space for raw, honest, and deeply compassionate conversations about pain, truth, and transformation. Katie’s work is a sanctuary for the tender, the searching, and the silently suffering; an invitation to come home to yourself; not through performance or perfection; but through presence, self-inquiry, and grace.Connect with Katie:Instagram - theempoweredheartWebsite - http://www.theempoweredheart.loveYouTube - @theempoweredheartloveThe Empowered Heart Foundation - www.theempoweredheartfoundation.orgIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Michelle Glass is an educator, author, Certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems Practitioner, a licensed Oregon Psilocybin Facilitator, and her work is deeply respected by leaders of all disciplines and modalities, including her friend and colleague, Dr. Gabor Maté. Having completed almost 400 hours of direct training with Dr. Richard Schwartz, the IFS model’s founder, Michelle is widely regarded as a trusted voice in the IFS community. The heart of Michelle’s work is profoundly personal and her career spans decades, as a writer, editor, facilitator, mentor, and teacher. She is a survivor of complex trauma, and the practices she teaches today weren’t born from theory, they were born from necessity, from lived experience, and from her own long journey back to Self. Out of that journey, she created the Daily Parts Meditation Practice®, a method now used by therapists, clients, coaches, and spiritual seekers around the world. The Daily Parts Meditation Practice® gives structure to healing, language to the unspeakable, and dignity to the parts of us we were taught to hide. Michelle’s work reminds us that healing isn’t a single event, it’s a daily practice of attention, compassion, and relationship carried out with presence, and with love - all the while remembering that each of us are the medicine needed to return home to ourselves.Connect with Michelle:Instagram - @dpmpmichelleglassifsWebsite - https://thelistenerllc.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/michelle.glass.71694Facebook DPMP® - https://www.facebook.com/groups/670447663138656LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-glass-98068110aTruffle Retreat through Souliology - https://www.souliology.com/stepping-into-the-experienceListeners can get 25% discount off the Meditations for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration Utilizing IFS using code: NYOPIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Ellen Langer is a groundbreaking social psychologist, best-selling author, and the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard University. Often referred to as “the mother of mindfulness,” her pioneering research has redefined what we know about health, aging, the mind-body connection, and the role of perception in shaping reality. For over four decades, Dr. Langer has challenged the boundaries of conventional science, showing through meticulous experimentation that what we believe and perceive can profoundly influence our biology. Her iconic “counterclockwise study” demonstrated that shifting mindset alone could reverse markers of aging and her work invites us to question deeply held assumptions and embrace the healing, transformative power of awareness, attention, and possibility. Dr. Langer is the author of numerous influential books including Mindfulness, Counterclockwise, On Becoming an Artist, and The Mindful Body, her research has appeared in academic journals and media outlets worldwide, and her work continues to revolutionize our understanding of human potential. In a world often driven by certainty and autopilot, Dr. Langer offers something radically different: a call to wake up, pay attention, and realize that almost everything we believe to be fixed is, in fact, up for change.Connect with Dr. Langer: Instagram - @ellenjlangerWebsite - https://www.ellenlanger.meIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Anita Nowak is an award-winning educator, author, speaker, and one of the world’s leading voices on empathy and social change. She holds a doctorate in education from McGill University, where she has spent over a decade teaching courses on happiness, leadership, ethics, and social innovation. Her work has helped shape a global understanding of empathy as not just a feeling, but a powerful, teachable force for personal and collective transformation. Dr. Nowak is the author of Purposeful Empathy, a book that makes the case that empathy is not a trait we either have or don’t, but that it’s a skill; one we can learn, practice, and choose with intention. Across her three TEDx talks, Dr. Nowak shares a clear and urgent message: empathy is not passive, it’s a purposeful practice, a way of being, and a form of everyday activism that holds the power to reshape our relationships, our systems, and our world. Dr. Nowak works at the intersection of emotional intelligence, systems change, and human connection, coaching changemakers, advising organizations, and reminding us that compassion, when practiced with courage, has the power to create real and lasting impact. Beyond the research, the teaching, and the accolades, Dr. Nowak is a translator of the soul’s language, and she’s devoted her life to helping others remember what we were born knowing but taught to forget: that connection is sacred, and that love, when lived out loud, is the most radical force on earth. Her work invites us to lead with presence, to meet one another with care, and to remember that empathy is not a weakness; but that it’s wisdom in motion and when we choose to lead with our hearts, we’re not stepping away from the world; we’re stepping more fully into it.Connect with Dr. Nowak:Instagram - @anitanowak21Website - https://anitanowak.caLinktree - https://linktr.ee/anitanowakIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Alana Carvalho is a licensed mental health counselor, author, speaker, and podcast host who has dedicated her career to helping individuals, couples, and families heal the unconscious patterns that keep them stuck in codependency, perfectionism, people pleasing, and self-abandonment. Her clinical work is rooted in the belief that the way we show up in relationships is deeply connected to the way we were taught to see ourselves and her mission is to help people unlearn the roles they were handed and reclaim who they really are. Alana is the author of the book Raising Empowered Children and the host of the podcast The CodependentPerfectionist, where she explores the emotional patterns behind people-pleasing, self-sacrifice, and unmet childhood needs. She holds degrees from both The George Washington University and Columbia University and Alana’s work is especially known for its clarity and compassion and her way of making complex emotional dynamics feel human and accessible. Whether she’s speaking to a mother trying to break generational cycles, a partner who constantly puts themselves last, or an adult still carrying wounds from childhood, Alana’s message is clear: healing doesn’t require perfection. It requires presence, boundaries, and the willingness to choose yourself, again and again.Connect with Alana:Instagram - @thecodependentperfectionistWebsite - www.alanacarvalho.comPodcast - www.alanacarvalho.com/podcastIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Nicole Arzt is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, and creator of the wildly popular Psychotherapy Memes platform; a space that blends sharp insight with raw, unfiltered honesty about the realities of being a therapist in the modern world. She’s also the author of Sometimes Therapy Is Awkward, a book that has resonated deeply with clinicians and clients alike, not because it promises perfection, but because it makes space for the mess, the doubt, and the deeply human experience of showing up for others while trying to make sense of yourself. Nicole’s work does more than just pull back the curtain on therapy, it rips the curtain down and invites us to look at what happens when the people doing the healing are still healing themselves. Nicole’s voice is one of radical transparency, compassion, and humor, reminding us that therapists aren’t gurus or flawless fixers, they’re people navigating their own fears, insecurities, and growth, and often in real time. Through her writing, memes, and advocacy, Nicole challenges the idea that therapists have to be blank slates or emotional superheroes, and she redefines what it means to be “professional” by honoring what’s real (the burnout, the awkwardness, the fear of not being enough) and by doing so, she gives permission to everyone in the mental health space to be whole, not perfect.Connect with Nicole: Instagram - @psychotherapymemesWebsite - http://www.nicolearzt.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Karla McLaren is an award-winning author, researcher, educator, and someone who has learned and translated one of the most sacred and important languages known to mankind. Her groundbreaking book “The Language of Emotions” has transformed the way we understand feelings like anger, fear, grief, and shame not as problems to fix, but as messengers to honor; and Karla has spent her life decoding this inner language and teaching others to interpret what their feelings are trying to say. She is the founder of both Dynamic Emotional Integration (DEI), a comprehensive approach to understanding and working with emotions and empathy and the Empathy Academy, an online learning community devoted to clear, practical education about emotion, communication, and connection. With degrees in both sociology and psychology, and decades of lived experience navigating complex emotional terrain, Karla’s work bridges the gap between science and soul offering a new paradigm for emotional intelligence rooted in curiosity, compassion, and deep listening. In a world that teaches us to numb, override, or dismiss what we feel, Karla’s work is a compassionate invitation to listen, to get curious, and to become fluent in the one language we were born speaking: emotion and in doing so, to return to ourselves with more clarity, empathy, and wholeness than we ever thought possible.Connect with Karla:Instagram - @karlamclaren.m.edWebsite - https://karlamclaren.comFree Emotional Vocabulary List - https://karlamclaren.com/emotional-vocabulary-pageIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Peter Levine is a pioneer in the fields of trauma healing, somatic therapy, and body-centered psychology. He is the developer of Somatic Experiencing, a groundbreaking method for resolving trauma at the level where it lives in the body, not just the mind. Over the past five decades, Dr. Levine's work has fundamentally changed how the world understands trauma, survival, and healing. He holds doctorates in both medical biophysics and psychology, has taught at universities and trauma centers across the globe, and has authored several bestselling books including Waking the Tiger, In an Unspoken Voice, and An Autobiography of Trauma. Beyond his extraordinary professional contributions, Dr. Levine's work is deeply personal, and it springs not just from scientific inquiry, but from lived experience; from his own early encounters with terror, and his lifelong quest to understand how humans can heal what once felt unhealable. Through his research, his practice, and his presence, Dr. Levine reminds us that trauma is not what happens to us, it's what happens inside us when we're overwhelmed and alone. Dr. Levine is a living example that healing is possible when we can return to our bodies, reweave safety, and reclaim the parts of ourselves that fear tried to steal and today, his teachings are a lifeline to millions of people around the world and a blueprint for coming home to ourselves after the rupture of trauma.Connect with Dr. Levine:Instagram - @drpeteralevineWebsite - www.somaticexperiencing.comRay's Story - https://youtu.be/bjeJC86RBgE?si=52Z7ffw0ivvxfM_dIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Judith Herman is a pioneering psychiatrist and one of the most influential voices in the field of trauma studies. As the author of the groundbreaking book Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror, Dr. Herman has reshaped our understanding of trauma’s impact on individuals and society, breaking silences that had persisted for decades. Her research introduced the concept of Complex PTSD, expanding the framework for long-term trauma and offering new pathways for healing. Born at a time when psychiatry was a male-dominated field, Dr. Herman’s career is a testament to resilience, intellect, and fierce dedication to justice. Inspired by her involvement in the feminist movement of the 1970s, she has been a tireless advocate for survivors of sexual violence and a voice for those often marginalized by medical and societal systems. Her work bridges the personal and the political, recognizing trauma as not only an individual experience but a public health and human rights issue. As a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Training at the Victims of Violence Program in Cambridge, Dr. Herman has mentored generations of trauma-focused clinicians and researchers. Her ability to blend rigorous scientific inquiry with deep empathy and compassion has earned her widespread acclaim, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Beyond her academic and clinical contributions, Dr. Herman is celebrated for her humility, courage, and unwavering commitment to truth. Her legacy continues to inspire mental health professionals, activists, and trauma survivors worldwide, offering not just understanding, but hope for recovery and transformation. Whether she is speaking to a room of scholars, guiding a patient through their healing journey, or pushing for systemic change, Dr. Herman remains a beacon of insight and compassion, a trailblazer who didn’t just study trauma, but gave it language, visibility, and humanity.Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Mary Toolan is the CEO of Scapegoat Child Recovery Ltd., and a globally recognized expert in helping others heal from family scapegoating, parental bullying, and family mobbing. She has dedicated her life to guiding survivors of this deeply painful and often invisible form of abuse toward full recovery, helping them break free from the psychological chains of their past. Her expertise comes not only from decades of research, training, and hands-on experience but also from her own lived experience as the family scapegoat. Mary understands this wound from the inside out, and she has spent years developing a groundbreaking approach to healing that has transformed lives. Through her programs, survivors have described their progress as life-changing and their growth as happening at warp speed. She is a sought-after speaker, regularly featured on podcasts and global healing summits, and in 2023, she launched a transformational online retreat that brought together over 1,700 participants from across the world for a week of deep healing, community, and breakthroughs. Mary is on a mission to expose the truth about scapegoating, the devastating impact it has and the fact that it is possible to heal. Mary is living proof that being cast as the family scapegoat does not define your worth or your future, and by means of her journey, training, and deep personal work, she’s built a bridge and is helping as many as possible get to a place of healing and true freedom.Connect with Mary:Instagram - @scapegoatchildrecoveryWebsite - www.marytoolan.comYouTube - @scapegoatchildrecoveryMary's journey of going No Contact - https://youtu.be/d18o5AIp0Dw?si=wr4oRUyWuKid6rLaIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Sacha Mardou is a graphic novelist, artist, author, and storyteller whose work explores mental health, memory, personal transformation, and the power of visual storytelling. Sacha’s latest book, Past Tense, isn’t just a memoir, it’s an unflinching and deeply personal journey through therapy, trauma, and healing. With raw honesty and stunning visual art, Sacha guides readers through the experience of confronting the past, breaking cycles, and learning to rewrite the story we tell ourselves about who we are. For Sacha, art and therapy aren’t separate, they’re two sides of the same process and her artwork has become a medium for exploration, emotional truth, and transformation. Through her story, she creates space for connection and self-reflection, not just for herself, but for anyone who’s ever struggled with their inner world. Sacha’s work invites us to see creativity not just as expression, but as a tool for healing, for making sense of the past, finding meaning in the present, and moving forward with more clarity and self-compassion.Connect with Sacha:Instagram - @mardou_drawsWebsite - https://ifscomics.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dustan Drake is a trauma-informed coach, speaker, and mentor whose work is changing the way people heal from emotional wounds, rediscover their worth, and reclaim their identity after pain. His coaching is rooted not just in theory, but in lived experience. For years, Dustan was running, from shame, from self-doubt, from the deep belief that he wasn’t enough, and like so many, he was functioning on the outside but fragmented within. It took a breaking point, an emotional and spiritual collapse, for Dustan to begin the journey inward, how to learn how to sit with pain instead of avoid it, and to release the pressure of performance and rediscover the person he was always meant to be. That transformation became his mission and today, he uses everything he’s lived, studied, and survived to help others do the same. Dustan’s coaching blends nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and deep subconscious reprogramming to support clients in breaking toxic cycles, reconnecting with their bodies, and coming home to themselves. His work has helped people move from self-sabotage to self-trust, from over-functioning to inner peace, and he does it all with raw honesty and deep compassion. In addition to his coaching, Dustan is co-author of a children’s book, rooted in the technique he co-created called Dynamic Duo Hypnosis, a story designed to help kids release emotional baggage and limiting beliefs before they take root. He’s also on the path to becoming a Registered Investment Advisor, with a mission to support others in not just emotional and spiritual abundance, but financial wholeness too. Whether through coaching, writing, or sharing his voice online, Dustan shows up with one message: you are not broken, just burdened, and healing isn’t a dream, it’s your birthright. Trigger warning ⚠️ - Suicide IdeationConnect with Dustan:Instagram - @dustandrakeWebsite - www.dustandrakecoaching.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Jennifer Sluga is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, trauma specialist, military veteran, wife, and mother. She is the founder of Trauma & Life Counseling, where she helps people break free from the cycles of addiction, trauma, and self-destruction that keep them trapped. Jennifer isn’t just a therapist, she’s a fighter and she has walked through her own struggles, battled her own wounds, and come out the other side determined to help others do the same. Before she was the expert, before she had the language to name what she had been through, Jennifer was someone searching for answers, carrying the weight of past wounds that didn’t yet make sense to her. Jennifer has a deep understanding of how trauma rewires the brain and body, and she has made it her life’s mission to change the conversation around pain, addiction, and healing. She knows firsthand that addiction isn’t just about substances, it’s about what we’re running from, that trauma isn’t just about what happened to us, it’s about what it left behind, and that real healing isn’t about “getting over it,” it’s about getting through it, learning to sit with the discomfort, face the parts of ourselves we’ve tried to silence, and finally offer them the compassion they never received. Through her work, Jennifer is proving that healing isn’t about fixing what’s “broken” in us, it’s about reclaiming what was taken, about breaking cycles, rewriting the story, and finally finding the safety and self-acceptance we’ve been searching for all along.Connect with Jenn:Instagram - @traumalifeconsultingWebsite - www.jenniferslugacounselingwithtlc.comJenn's Three-Part Series on Addiction Part 1: The Science of Addiction - Chasing the First Highhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DFbbV7hi8SQPart 2: The Pleasure Scale - Why Chasing Highs Creates Lows https://www.instagram.com/p/DFgfO2-Cc1nPart 3: Breaking the Trauma Drama Cycle https://www.instagram.com/p/DFtB7egJ51eIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Sarah Baldwin is a somatic experiencing practitioner, trauma-trained coach, nervous system expert, and the creator of a deeply impactful body of work that helps people heal at the level of the nervous system. She is extensively trained in Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and other trauma-informed modalities, all of which shape her integrative, science backed, and deeply human approach to healing. Sarah’s work is rooted in one powerful truth: we can’t think our way to safety, we have to feel it. Through private coaching, her signature courses You Make Sense and Navigating Your Nervous System, and a dynamic social media presence, Sarah helps individuals begin building true internal safety, not just in theory, but in the body, where trauma lives. Her approach is both compassionate and practical, demystifying complex neuroscience and translating it into tools that help people move from anxiety, shutdown, and overwhelm into groundedness, connection, and resilience. Sarah teaches that our survival responses aren’t flaws, they’re protective strategies we once needed, and healing begins not by overriding them, but by understanding them. Most importantly, Sarah’s work isn’t just about regulation, it’s about liberation and she helps people reconnect with the parts of themselves they’ve had to abandon just to survive. Whether someone is stuck in a freeze response, constantly over-functioning, or simply feels exhausted by the weight of unprocessed pain, Sarah offers a map home, to safety, to wholeness, and to the self and her work has resonated with thousands around the world who felt broken or beyond help, until they discovered they were never broken at all, just dysregulated, just in survival, and simply waiting for a way back to themselves.Connect with Sarah:Instagram - @sarahbcoachingWebsite - www.sarahbaldwincoaching.comLinktree - linktr.ee/sarahbaldwincoachingYouTube - @youmakesenseIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a clinical psychologist, trauma expert, and author whose work has redefined what it means to heal. She has spent decades exploring the deep connection between the mind and body, proving that trauma isn’t just something we think about, it’s something we carry, something that lives in our nervous system, shaping how we see the world, how we trust, how we love, and how we survive. Through her groundbreaking work in somatic psychology, EMDR, polyvagal theory, and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Schwartz has shown that healing is more than just talking about the past, it’s about reclaiming the body, restoring safety, and finding our way back to ourselves. She has helped countless people move beyond survival mode, teaching them that trauma may have shaped them, but it does not have to define them. Dr. Schwartz isn’t just studying resilience, she’s proving that it’s possible. And that no matter what you’ve been through, no matter how long the body has held onto the past, healing is always within reach.Connect with Dr. Schwartz:Instagram - @arielleschwartzboulderWebsite - https://drarielleschwartz.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a clinical psychologist, couples’ therapist, author, and relationship expert who has spent over two decades helping people navigate the complexities of love, intimacy, and emotional connection. Dr. Tracy has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between psychology and real-life relationships, offering evidence-based insights that help couples move from conflict to connection and from misunderstanding to deeper intimacy. She is the author of the powerful book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” where she unpacks the hidden struggles that couples face and offers a roadmap to break toxic cycles and build emotional safety. Beyond the therapy room, Dr. Tracy shares relationship wisdom with thousands across social media, tackling everything from childhood wounds and emotional safety, to rebuilding trust and learning how to communicate your needs without shame. Her work is grounded, relatable, and rooted in real human experience and it’s helped countless people create the relationships they deeply long for and deserve.Connect with Dr. Tracy:Instagram - @drtracydWebsite - www.drtracyd.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Danica Harris is a trauma therapist and somatic healing practitioner who specializes in complex trauma, identity-based trauma, and nervous system regulation. She is the co-founder of Empowered Healing Dallas, a social justice-informed therapy practice dedicated to providing affirming, inclusive, and accessible mental health care to marginalized communities.  Dr. Harris holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman’s University and has spent over a decade helping individuals heal from trauma, develop self-compassion, and reconnect with their bodies in the therapeutic process. Dr. Harris integrates somatic therapy, self-trust work, and relational healing into her practice, offering a holistic approach to trauma recovery that goes beyond traditional talk therapy, and she is passionate about dismantling harmful narratives around trauma, self-worth, and identity, particularly for people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those navigating intergenerational trauma. Through her work, she’s not just helping people heal, she’s redefining what healing looks like, making it more accessible, embodied, and deeply personal. Connect with Dr. Harris:Instagram - @theempoweredtherapistWebsite - https://theempoweredtherapist.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Diane Poole Heller is a world-renowned expert in attachment theory, trauma healing, and relational transformation. Over the past four decades, she has been at the forefront of understanding how early attachment experiences shape the way we love, connect, and navigate relationships and, more importantly; how we can heal and rewire these patterns at any stage of life. As an internationally recognized speaker, author, and clinical trainer, Dr. Heller has worked with thousands of therapists and millions of individuals to bridge the gap between trauma, attachment, and the path to secure, fulfilling relationships. She is the creator of Dynamic Attachment Re-Patterning Experience (DARe), an innovative therapeutic model that has transformed the way we approach healing from insecure attachment. Her book, The Power of Attachment, delves into the unseen forces that drive our relationships, revealing why we connect the way we do, why love sometimes feels so out of reach, and most importantly, how we can move toward lasting emotional security. Through her work, Dr. Heller has helped people untangle the unconscious patterns that keep them stuck in cycles of fear, avoidance, and self-protection; empowering them to move toward deeper intimacy, trust, and connection. She has spent decades proving that attachment wounds don’t have to define us, and that healing is always within reach. Whether through her books, her clinical work, or her teachings, Dr. Heller is giving people the tools to break free from the past and build relationships that feel safe, secure, and fulfilling.Connect with Dr. Heller:Instagram - @traumaattachmenttrainingWebsite - www.traumasolutions.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Whitney Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist, bestselling author, and a leading voice in mental health advocacy. Whitney is widely recognized for her refreshing, no-nonsense approach to emotional well-being, helping people move beyond toxic positivity and embrace the full spectrum of their emotions. She earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Miami, where she developed a strong foundation in clinical mental health and relationship therapy and she’s the founder of Collaborative Counseling Center, a private practice dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with honesty and self-compassion. With years of experience in therapy, research, and mental health education, Whitney has become a sought-after expert in emotional wellness, relationship dynamics, and the impact of societal pressures on mental health. Her work is deeply influenced by evidence-based practices, neuroscience, and her own personal experiences, making her insights both practical and deeply relatable. Her bestselling book, "Toxic Positivity” challenges the modern obsession with constant positivity and highlights the importance of embracing all emotions, even the uncomfortable ones. Through her writing, speaking engagements, and her widely followed social media presence she provides accessible, research-backed strategies for mental and emotional well-being. Beyond her clinical practice and writing, Whitney has been featured in The New York Times, Psychology Today, Good Morning America, and dozens of other media outlets, where she shares her expertise on modern mental health challenges. Her mission is simple: to help people feel seen, heard, and supported without the pressure to be anything other than human.Connect with Whitney: Instagram - @sitwithwhitWebsite - https://sitwithwhit.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Lara Love Hardin is a New York Times bestselling author, a sought-after ghostwriter behind some of the most influential memoirs of our time, and the co-founder of True Literary, a full-service literary agency dedicated to amplifying powerful, transformational stories. But before she became the voice behind bestselling books, Lara was losing her own, her voice, her identity, her sense of self, buried beneath addiction, shame, and a system determined to silence her. To the outside world, she was the image of success: a mother of four, living in the suburbs, building a beautiful life, but behind closed doors, she was spiraling, caught in the grip of a secret opioid addiction that led her down a path of deception, identity theft, and ultimately, incarceration. Her memoir, The Many Lives of Mama Love, is not just a story of addiction and recovery, it’s a raw, unflinching look at motherhood, shame, privilege, survival, and the American criminal justice system. It’s about what it means to lose everything, including your name, and still find the strength to rewrite your future. Lara’s story reminds us that no one is beyond redemption and that sometimes, the most powerful voices come from the most unlikely places.Connect with Lara:Instagram - @laralovehardinWebsite - www.TrueLiterary.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Michelle May is a psychotherapist, author, trauma specialist, a survivor, a teacher, and a guiding force in the world of emotional healing. She has dedicated her career to helping people uncover the unconscious patterns that drive anxiety, depression, addiction, and even chronic physical pain. As the Chair of the Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) program at the New Washington School of Psychiatry, she trains therapists in deep, transformative work that helps clients break free from self-sabotaging cycles. Michelle’s expertise isn’t just professional, it’s deeply personal. Before she became the therapist she is today, she was a patient herself, battling the hidden wounds of perfectionism, people-pleasing, chronic pain, and opioid dependency. Her book, What I Couldn’t Tell My Therapist, is a raw and fearless account of that journey, interwoven with the stories of two of her patients, exposing the unseen forces that shape our suffering. Through her work, she reveals that the mind and body are not separate, that our deepest wounds live in both, and that true healing requires the courage to confront what we avoid most. Michelle’s mission is clear: to help people break free from the defenses that once protected them but now hold them back and to unravel the unconscious patterns that keep them stuck in cycles of fear, self-sabotage, and pain. Michelle is living proof that even when healing feels impossible, even when the past feels too heavy to escape, transformation is always within reach.Connect with Michelle:Instagram - @michellemmaylpcWebsite - https://michellemmaylpc.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Tammy Sollenberger is a Licensed Professional Counselor, author, and podcast host who brings a unique and deeply healing approach to therapy. With a master’s degree in counseling, years of hands-on experience, and specialized training in the Internal Family Systems therapy modality, Tammy helps individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging emotional landscapes. Tammy’s work is deeply rooted in empathy and insight, creating a safe space where clients can unlock their true potential, truly feel seen and heard, and break free from the patterns that have been holding them back. Tammy’s unique ability to combine clinical expertise with a compassionate, intuitive approach to therapy allows her to guide her clients through the complexities of their inner world using IFS, a powerful model that helps people understand and heal all of the different parts of themselves. Outside of her therapy practice, Tammy is also an author and the host of her own podcast, where she shares wisdom on emotional healing, self-discovery, and the transformative journey of becoming your authentic self. Tammy’s diverse background and passion for empowering others make her a truly inspiring presence, helping people not only heal and thrive, but easily Connect to the One Inside, Their True Self. Connect with Tammy:Instagram - @ifs.tammy Website - www.tammysollenberger.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Jane Elliott is a globally recognized anti-racism educator, activist, and one of the most fearless truth-tellers of our time. For over five decades, she has dedicated her life to exposing the realities of racism, privilege, and systemic oppression. She is best known for her groundbreaking Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes classroom demonstration, an exercise in empathy that forced students to experience discrimination firsthand, a demonstration that would forever change the conversation on race and bias in America. What started in a small classroom in Iowa became one of the most unforgettable and controversial demonstrations of prejudice ever conducted, earning Jane both praise and condemnation. Her work has reached presidents, scholars, activists, and everyday people who have been both challenged and changed by her teachings. She has spoken on Oprah, Red Table Talk, national news platforms, and stages across the world, relentlessly pushing people to confront the racism embedded in society, and within themselves. She has faced backlash, resistance, and even threats, yet never once has she backed down. Whether standing in front of a classroom, calling out privilege in corporate boardrooms, or challenging systemic racism head-on, Jane has been unrelenting in her mission for racial justice. She refuses to soften the truth and in doing so she has made people uncomfortable, made them think, and above all, she has opened their eyes and made them see. Jane’s work has earned her numerous accolades, but beyond the awards and recognition, her greatest impact is in the lives of those who have sat in her classrooms, attended her lectures, and walked away not just informed, but transformed.Connect with Jane:Instagram - @janeelliotofficialWebsite - www.janeelliott.comJane's Blog - https://blibri2.blogspot.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Lauren Auer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and trauma therapist with a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Bradley University. She holds extensive professional certifications and is trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, including Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. She specializes in trauma recovery, attachment wounds, and nervous system healing, helping people break free from survival mode and step into true self-awareness and emotional safety. Beyond her clinical work, Lauren is deeply passionate about mental health education and advocacy. Through her platform, she shares transformative insights on trauma healing, self-trust, and emotional regulation, making therapy more approachable and accessible. Lauren’s work is not just about treatment, it’s about transformation, and she believes healing isn’t just about coping with the past but about reclaiming your future with strength, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of possibility. Whether through therapy, education, or advocacy, Lauren is redefining what it means to heal, helping people move from merely surviving to truly thriving.Connect with Lauren:Instagram - @yourtraumatherapist_Website - https://steadfastcounseling.comSubstack - https://mytherapist.substack.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong, and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit- https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Jessica Maguire is a visionary author, wellness advocate, and leading expert in mind-body healing, dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim their health and vitality. As the author of The Vagus Nerve Reset, Jessica offers a revolutionary approach to healing by unlocking the power of the vagus nerve to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and foster deep emotional resilience. With a background in clinical therapy and years of hands-on experience in the wellness world, Jessica's unique journey is shaped by a profound understanding of the body's intricate connection between mind, body, and spirit. After witnessing firsthand, the toll that chronic stress and emotional imbalance take on her clients, she became determined to find practical, holistic solutions to restore balance and optimize well-being. This passion led her to dive into the science of the nervous system, ultimately creating a powerful blueprint for healing that combines modern neuroscience with ancient practices. Through her books, online courses, and workshops, Jessica has touched the lives of thousands, helping people navigate their path to mental and physical health through practical techniques like breathwork, meditation, and nervous system regulation. Jessica’s work continues to inspire individuals worldwide whether in her one-on-one coaching, public speaking engagements, or global online community, and as a dynamic force in the wellness industry, Jessica is committed to bringing accessible, science-backed healing tools to those who are ready to embrace their full potential and create lasting change.Connect with Jessica:Instagram - @repairing_the_nervous_systemWebsite - https://www.jessicamaguire.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong, and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit- https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Debi Silber is a holistic psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and the founder of The Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, where she has spent decades helping people movethrough betrayal, rebuild their lives, and emerge stronger than ever before.  She is the author of multiple books, including Trust Again, The Rebuild Roadmap, The Unshakable Woman, and From Hardened to Healed, which have guided countless individuals through the process of transforming their pain into personal power. Dr. Silber didn’t just study betrayal; she lived it. After experiencing profound betrayals from both her family and her husband, she was left broken, ashamed, and stuck in survival mode. With no roadmap for healing, she took matters into her own hands, enrolling in a PhD program to study betrayal, and in doing so, she made three groundbreaking discoveries that have changed the way we understand healing. Her TEDx talk, Do You Have Post-Betrayal Syndrome, has reached millions, and her research has shown that betrayal doesn’t just hurt, it rewires the brain, the body, and our entire sense of trust in ourselves and others. Most importantly, Dr. Silber has proven that full healing is possible and she has spent her life helping others break free from the pain of betrayal, not just to survive it, but to come out the other side happier, healthier, and stronger than ever.Connect with Dr. Silber:Instagram - @debisilber Website - https://thepbtinstitute.comTEDx Talk - https://youtu.be/iyqOR69dHiU?si=b4EGS_MB3eWV6kiHYouTube - @DebiSilber Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong, and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit- https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Leslie Dobson is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who’s spent her career exploring the ways our minds shape and sometimes challenge our lives. With a doctorate in psychology and years of specialized training in both clinical and forensic fields, Dr. Dobson is gifted with a deep understanding of the human psyche and the tools to make meaningful change. Dr. Dobson’s not just a professional who diagnoses and treats; she’s someone who gets to the root of what makes us tick, whether that’s in a therapy session, a courtroom, or through her writing and her work is all about making sense of the complex and often misunderstood parts of the human experience. As an author, Dr. Dobson writes with the same clarity and insight she brings to her clinical practice, tackling tough issues at the crossroads of psychology and the law, moving people to think differently about mental health and justice. Dr. Dobson isn’t interested in the status quo, she’s focused on digging deeper, pushing boundaries, and offering a perspective that’s not just about fixing problems but understanding and transforming lives and her goal isn’t just to inform; it’s to change the way people see themselves and the world around them.Connect with Dr. Dobson: Instagram - @drlesliedobsonWebsite - https://drlesliedobson.comYouTube - @DrLeslieDobsonListen to Dr. Dobson's Podcast "Intentionally Disturbing" filled with deep and disturbing stories of a wide range of people from cartel to doctors, all showing strength, humor, and resiliency. 🎙 Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentionally-disturbing/id1798904322Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong, and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit- https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Betty Kovacs is an extraordinary scholar, visionary, and leader whose work has had a transformative impact on the realms of consciousness, spirituality, and the intersection of science and the human experience. As a highly respected academic, author, and speaker, Dr. Kovacs’ life and work are defined by an unwavering dedication to understanding the deepest layers of reality, the nature of human existence, and the profound relationship between individuals, consciousness, and the universe. Dr. Kovacs’ academic journey is both a testament to her intellectual brilliance and a reflection of her deep curiosity about the mysteries of life. Her doctoral research, which explored the profound implications of ancient wisdom traditions and modern scientific thought, placed her at the forefront of a new wave of inquiry that seeks to integrate the metaphysical and the material. Beyond her scholarly achievements, Dr. Kovacs is a compassionate mentor and guide who has devoted her life to supporting others on their paths to awakening, offering guidance to individuals seeking deeper meaning and connection. Dr. Kovacs’ work in the field of consciousness research and commitment to bridging the gap between science and spirituality have made her a pioneering force in the contemporary world of thought. Her thought leadership continues to inspire new generations of scholars, seekers, and spiritual practitioners to push beyond conventional boundaries and embrace the limitless potential of human consciousness guiding humanity toward a greater understanding of itself and its place within the vast, interconnected web of existence.Connect with Dr. Kovacs: Instagram - @saavedra_kimberly Website - https://kamlak.comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KimberlySaavedraMerchants of Light (documentary by Anthony Chene): https://youtu.be/ALFrYW5mgZw?si=zb1ezE0VE6y1Q4fdA Spiritual Renaissance: https://youtu.be/bLQP3_F8nJQFrequency of Love in a Dying World: https://youtu.be/8ilOzvz-18wIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong, and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit- https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Bruce Lipton is an internationally recognized leader known for bridging science and spirituality and also for his groundbreaking research in cell biology and epigenetics that has transformed the understanding of the mind-body connection. As a former medical school professor and cell biologist, Dr. Lipton’s career took a pivotal turn when he discovered that cells are profoundly influenced by their environment and beliefs, sparking his exploration of how our perceptions shape our biology. His best-selling book, The Biology of Belief, is a landmark work that reveals the power of the subconscious mind to impact our health and destiny. As a sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader, Dr. Lipton brings a unique perspective that fuses scientific rigor with spiritual insight, offering practical wisdom for living consciously and creating a life by design. Through his research, Dr. Lipton has shown that we are not bound by our DNA but can alter our lives by changing our beliefs and with a compelling message of self-empowerment, Dr. Lipton continues to inspire millions to break free from limiting beliefs and unlock their innate potential for healing and growth.Connect with Dr. Lipton:Instagram - @bruceliptonWebsite - www.brucelipton.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong, and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit- https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Julie Menanno is a trailblazing therapist, author, educator, a masterful interpreter of Attachment Theory, and an Architect of Emotional Connection who is continually working to bridge the gap between complex psychological concepts and everyday struggles. As a revolutionary force in the world of relationships, Julie’s work has transformed the way we understand emotional intimacy and human connection. Julie is the creator of The Secure Relationship, a platform that has reached millions worldwide, with a mission to dismantle the barriers that keep people from experiencing the joy of deeply connected, secure relationships. Julie’s groundbreaking work reveals the hidden patterns that drive emotional disconnection, empowering people to break free from the cycles of fear, misunderstanding, and insecurity that undermine love. Julie’s approach is not just therapeutic but transformational, offering practical tools for fostering trust, vulnerability, and emotional safety; foundations upon which healthy relationships thrive. Fueled by her own journey of personal growth and self-discovery, Julie infuses her work with compassion and authenticity, and she draws on her lived experiences to connect with her audience, making her teachings profoundly relatable and universally impactful. Through her widely followed social media presence, best-selling book, and sought-after workshops, Julie has become a beacon of hope for those seeking to heal past wounds, nurture self-awareness, and cultivate lasting bonds. In a world increasingly disconnected by technology and societal pressures, Julie stands as a guiding light, reminding us that love and connection are not just desires but essential human needs and with every conversation, every session, and every word, Julie transforms lives, one secure relationship at a time. Connect with Julie: Instagram - @thesecurerelationship Website - www.thesecurerelationship.com Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong, and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit- https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Professor Roy Baumeister is one of the world’s most prolific and influential social psychologists, renowned for his groundbreaking research on self-control, meaning in life, and the human capacity for evil. As a prolific scholar, Professor Baumeister has authored over 700 scientific works, including more than 40 books, with his insights shaping our understanding of human behavior across a wide range of fields, from social psychology to behavioral economics. Professor Baumeister’s research on willpower has had profound implications for personal success, addiction treatment, and decision-making, sparking new approaches in behavioral science. In addition to his work on self-control, Professor Baumeister has made significant contributions to our understanding of the pursuit of meaning, exploring how individuals find purpose in relationships, achievements, and stories. His research on the "need to belong" has become a cornerstone in social psychology, emphasizing the importance of social connections for human well-being.  Professor Baumeister has also ventured into the darker aspects of human nature, examining the causes of cruelty and violence in his thought-provoking book Evil: Inside Human Violence and Cruelty. His work in this area delves into how ordinary people can commit acts of extraordinary harm, challenging our assumptions about good and evil.  Over his distinguished career, Professor Baumeister has held faculty positions at prestigious institutions, and he has received numerous accolades for his contributions. With an unmatched ability to blend rigorous research with practical insights, Professor Baumeister continues to inspire new generations of scholars and students, and his work not only enriches academic discourse but also offers valuable guidance for those seeking to better understand themselves and the world around them.   Connect with Professor Baumeister: Website - https://roybaumeister.com Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong, and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit- https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Deb Dana is a clinician, consultant, author, speaker, and a founding member of the Polyvagal Institute. Deb’s groundbreaking work translates the complex science of the autonomic nervous system into accessible, practical tools for self-regulation and safety and is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma in our lives. Deb’s work also shows how an understanding of Polyvagal Theory is applicable across the board including relationships, mental health, and trauma. With a profound understanding of the nervous system’s role in shaping human behavior and emotions, Deb has dedicated her career to helping individuals and therapists alike harness the wisdom of Polyvagal Theory to foster healing and resilience and she believes that we all benefit when we have a basic understanding of the ways the nervous system works and learn how to become active operators of this essential system. Her compassionate and clear guidance has empowered countless individuals to reconnect with themselves and others, creating pathways to emotional and physical well-being. As a passionate educator, Deb collaborates with leading experts in the fields of trauma, psychology, and neuroscience, continually expanding the reach of her work to better serve those in need. Deb has become a beacon of hope and transformation, making the complex inner workings of the human body and mind both relatable and applicable to real-life healing. Connect with Deb: Website - www.rhythmofregulation.com Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong, and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit- https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.