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In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, River Drosera gets into the intersection of creativity and sexuality as the source of life. River shares how they discovered healing, purpose, and freedom through creativity. They also introduce how sexuality comes into play with creativity. You’d be surprised to know how needed this knowledge is in today’s society. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: There’s no one-size-fits-all to healing! Why are most people discouraged from pursuing art as a career? The effect of growing up in an environment where sex isn’t taboo. What is sexological bodywork? What could you get from it? Art is expression. There’s no one way to go about it! And much more!   About River Drosera: Pronouns: They/Them River is an SSEA Certified Somatic Sex Educator, IASHS Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Tension and Trauma Release Exercises practitioner and currently studying Neuro Affective Touch. They have a private practice on Nisenan territory, or so-called Sacramento, CA. Their work is dedicated to supporting the re-integration of the erotic body after trauma with scar tissue remediation, body-centered practices, and the discharging of stuck emotions and chronic tension held in the tissues of the body. River creates a non-judgemental and safe space for queer, trans, non-binary folx, and women to explore their boundaries, desires, and pleasure at their own pace.  River is also the creator of The Erotic Arts Project, an online and in-person community project that celebrates the creative and erotic body for all people. They believe that celebrating our bodies and desires gives us the freedom to lovingly and joyfully meander around the glorious depths of our erotic and creative worlds.   Website: https://riverdrosera.life/ The Erotic Arts Project: https://theeroticartsproject.life/           -   Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com   Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/   We are launching a six-month transformational journey called ‘Write Your Own Money Story’ in April. It is a holistic money program, combining financial literacy taught from a creative, exciting perspective as well as healing the financial wounds in layers: subconscious, epigenetic, nervous system, physical body, conscious mind, and higher self/spiritual healing. Come on over to https://sisujourney.com/money-story to learn more: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Angie Berrett shares her personal journey of working through her trauma. She talks about how certain ways of moving can help shift energy that was beneficial for her healing. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Finding healing through yoga. How did it help? What is trauma-informed yoga? What is the polyvagal theory? Teaching people to learn to listen to their bodies. Why is this important? Chronic pain is typically related to some unreleased emotional trauma. And much more!   About Angie Berret: Pronouns: She/They Angie Berrett (she/they) is a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor (A-TIY) who understands the human body and how it works.  They help people suffering with mental health struggles change their lives through play, breathwork, and movement. After going from child abuse survivor to registered nurse to yoga instructor, she has spent much of her life caring for others.  Angie is the Owner and Creator of Angie Berrett Movement, coaching folks how using play and movement releases stored trauma in their bodies, profoundly changing their lives and regulating their nervous systems.   Connect with Angie! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angieberrettmovement/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingtorelease YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQMP2v6zyrOPeHyfNJOVhQ Website: https://angieberrettmovement.com   Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ We are launching a six-month transformational journey called ‘Write Your Own Money Story’ in April. It is a holistic money program, combining financial literacy taught from a creative, exciting perspective as well as healing the financial wounds in layers: subconscious, epigenetic, nervous system, physical body, conscious mind, and higher self/spiritual healing. Come on over to https://sisujourney.com/money-story to learn more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Nasrin Barbic shares how her relationship with other people changed when was starting her healing. How was her journey of coming from a logic-driven profession to being a spiritual coach? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: The transition from being a software engineer to a coach. Developing a program where you connect yourself with your body. What does this mean? The importance of questioning everything. Everyone is constantly changing and evolving. And many more! - About Nasrin Barbic: Pronouns: She/Her Nasrin is a former NASA engineer turned certified life coach, hypnotherapist, and founder of Pathway To Lasting Joy, LLC. She empowers women to forge their own destiny so they can manage relationships, work, and life with more joy and ease. Her unique methods blend traditional coaching methods, scientifically proven techniques, and deep healing through hypnotherapy and energy healing to help clients release mental, physical, and spiritual blocks to succeed in all areas of their life. Connect with Nasrin! Follow Nas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathwaytolastingjoy/ Free FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourPathwaytoLastingJoy/ - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Learn how your attachment style can affect your way of communicating with yourself and your partner around money and how you can start having productive money conversations. Get my FREE 'What is Your Money Language' guide here:  https://sisujourney.com/languages This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Nasrin Barbic talks about how unresolved childhood trauma greatly impacted her throughout adulthood. Growing up knowing more fear and less love has been a trauma that affected her relationship with people. How was she able to work on her healing? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Having the tendency to blame everybody for circumstances outside of herself. Growing up in an environment where being invisible is being safe. Going through hypnotherapy to find inner child healing. Realizing that there’s a reason you attract certain people in your life. The impact of practicing gratitude on her relationships with other people. And much more! - About Nasrin Barbic: Pronouns: She/Her Nasrin is a former NASA engineer turned certified life coach, hypnotherapist, and founder of Pathway To Lasting Joy, LLC. She empowers women to forge their own destiny so they can manage relationships, work, and life with more joy and ease. Her unique methods blend traditional coaching methods, scientifically proven techniques, and deep healing through hypnotherapy and energy healing to help clients release mental, physical, and spiritual blocks to succeed in all areas of their life. Connect with Nasrin! Follow Nas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathwaytolastingjoy/ Free FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourPathwaytoLastingJoy/ - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Learn how your attachment style can affect your way of communicating with yourself and your partner around money and how you can start having productive money conversations. Get my FREE 'What is Your Money Language' guide here:  https://sisujourney.com/languages This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Jetty Niewenhuis talks about how she found freedom from the childhood trauma that held her back for so long. She shares how it’s possible to follow your own path free from the trauma of the past. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: What was it like growing up in a dysfunctional family? The importance of having a safe space to retreat to Suffering from an eating disorder upon reaching adulthood Growing up in an environment where there is shame around healing Eventually starting a platform where she can share her story And much more! - About Jetty Niewenhuis: From a young age growing up in the Netherlands I began to understand the weight of labels: “dirty farm girl,” “not smart enough,” “too outspoken.” It took decades to break free of the shame and exhaustion associated with people-pleasing to understand who I was when I wasn’t focused on being palatable for others. As a speaker, model, and content creator, I now use my personal stories of invisible illness — bulimia, Lyme Disease, and depression — to help women wake up from a life on autopilot and unapologetically go after their desires. As a former health and wellness coach, I’m known for encouraging self-expression as a means to communicate the depth of who you are and what you stand for. Rebelling against the perfectly curated influencer image — complete with unattainable standards — I focus on the real contradictions of life like fashion over 40, beauty without the heavy edit, and having enough while still wanting more. For 18 years I’ve owned a dairy farm with my husband in Alberta, Canada — living as a true fashionista on a farm. I’ve completed two IronMan triathlons and am a certified IAWP Wellness coach, Precision Nutrition L1 Coach, CanFitPro Personal Trainer, Make-Up Artist (Miekepetiet Amsterdam), and Image Consultant (New York). Connect with Jetty! Website: https://www.trujetty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trujetty/ Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/trujetty Resources mentioned: Flaunt Your Fire https://flauntyourfire.com/ Pause on the Play https://www.pauseontheplay.com/ - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Helena Lucia, transformational coach and speaker, helps creatives who are increasing their earning power turn their money monster into a money magician, so they can live their financial potential and fully enjoy every delicious moment. After going from financial advisor to senior software engineer to transformational coach, speaker, and podcast host, Helena uses her personal journey to create experiences that support deep healing through nervous system regulation, epigenetics, energetics, and subconscious reprogramming. Now, as the Founder of SISU Journey, she helps people find their way home to themselves by connecting with the unique intricacies of who they are. Helena is the host of the SISU Journey podcast: Science and Stories of Resilience, which was created in 2020 to help heal a wounded collective by telling diverse stories. For her expertise she’s been featured on The Art of Online Business podcast, Pause on the Play podcast, and the Bursting with Happiness podcast. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney Transform Your Money Monster Into Your Money Magician on February 27, 2022 at 11AM to 4PM PST! Register with the discount code "FRIEND" to get 50% off of the regular $100 ticket price. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Terri Maxwell talks about the impact of always focusing on the good that could come out of any situation. She shares the story of how she went from victim to survivor then survivor to thriver. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Feeling victimized to feeling like a survivor. How does it really feel? What is the difference between raw pain and processed pain? Having an adult you can trust in your early childhood. The value of giving back what you are getting. What can people do to help with childhood trauma? And much more! - About Terri Maxwell: With the soulfulness of Wayne Dyer and the entrepreneurial spirit of Richard Branson, Terri is a world-class business growth expert, social impact investor, and serial entrepreneur whose purpose is to inspire potential. With her own money, Terri built a portfolio of purposeful companies, Share On Purpose, Inc., and now invests in and creates mission-driven start-ups. In a career that spans more than 25 years, Terri has launched, owned, sold, rebranded, or turned around more than 40 companies. She is known for her game-changing business models and personal transformation frameworks. Everything she built came directly from a wellspring of perseverance and soulful resiliency, which she openly shares through her first purposeful brand, Succeed On Purpose. Connect with Terri! Website: https://www.succeedonpurpose.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SucceedOnPurpose/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Succeed_Purpose Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/succeedonpurpose LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/succeed-on-purpose/ - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Helena Lucia, transformational coach and speaker, helps creatives who are increasing their earning power turn their money monster into a money magician, so they can live their financial potential and fully enjoy every delicious moment. After going from financial advisor to senior software engineer to transformational coach, speaker, and podcast host, Helena uses her personal journey to create experiences that support deep healing through nervous system regulation, epigenetics, energetics, and subconscious reprogramming. Now, as the Founder of SISU Journey, she helps people find their way home to themselves by connecting with the unique intricacies of who they are. Helena is the host of the SISU Journey podcast: Science and Stories of Resilience, which was created in 2020 to help heal a wounded collective by telling diverse stories. For her expertise she’s been featured on The Art of Online Business podcast, Pause on the Play podcast, and the Bursting with Happiness podcast. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney Transform Your Money Monster Into Your Money Magician on February 27, 2022 at 11AM to 4PM PST! Register with the discount code "FRIEND" to get 50% off of the regular $100 ticket price. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

For the next few weeks, I am going to be releasing a series of short learning episodes from my Banishing Burnout series. I encourage you to listen to them as they come out, because small chunks is really the best way to internalize this content. They don’t necessarily have to be consumed in order, but some of it may not entirely make sense out of order. If you prefer to receive this information in video or article format, the details for other versions can be found in the show notes. Today’s episode is Part 1. I will be explaining what burnout is and why it just might be the next wave of the pandemic. Video format: https://youtu.be/rQ4xqTE5oGs Article format: https://medium.com/@sisu_journey/why-the-next-wave-of-the-pandemic-might-be-burnout-2a6fabf4057 This material is part of a course (under development) called Banishing Burnout: What They Forgot to Teach Us. If you would like to be notified when the course is live, please subscribe for updates at sisujourney.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Hello listeners, Helena Lucia here from SISU Journey. I wanted to pop in with an update since it’s been a while since you heard from me. First of all, I want to say Happy Indigenous People’s Day. This year, I am donating to an organization called Medicine Wheels. This organization is helping to support the current mental health crisis by supporting people and their connection to indigenous lands. I will put the link to Medicine Wheels as well as some other causes below, in case you feel inclined to join me.  We are coming back with more science and stories of resilience in January 2022. We currently paused on releasing new episodes while we find the right people to maximize the impact of each story. Accessibility is part of our values, and we want to utilize multiple media formats to make our content as available as possible, including transcripts, blog posts, video content and clips, and audio content and clips. In order to accomplish this goal, we need a little more support than our current team can handle so we are actively looking for someone and building a process to get that done. I’m looking forward to sharing more amazing stories with you just as soon as we are ready! Lastly, my focus as we go into 2022 is supporting people through the experience of burnout. My talk entitled Banishing Burnout: What They Forgot to Teach Us, is focused on the way we are culturally socialized to live our lives as an amalgamation of other people’s ideas instead of listening to our body's innate wisdom and intuition. The message is packed with concrete tools leveraging neuroscience, polyvagal nervous system work, and subconscious reprogramming to really tune into your best, most juicy life and gently begin to extract yourself from the treadmill that is causing burnout. I am developing a companion course that goes with the talk, which will be available in early December for only $25 at sisujourney.com. I have also opened up space for a four-hour 1:1 intensive that I am calling burnout audit. This is the first 1:1 offering I’ve done in a while. Details on that transformational experience can be found at sisujourney.com/burnout-audit. Additionally, there will be group offerings and workshops in 2022 applying these concepts to relationships with money, creativity, your business, your sexuality, etc, so make sure you sign up for our mailing list so you will be the first to know the latest. I know the holidays can be a challenge, and I do encourage you to protect your energy this season. Give yourself a lot of grace and space to grieve and feel and move and experience. Sending you all lots of love and support, and I will see you in 2022. Have a resilient holiday season.   Medicine Wheels Other causes to support SISU Journey Burnout Audit   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Today we are talking with Jeff Le. Today’s episode is a long one. Normally, I would break this out into two episodes, but I decided to give these critical and timely topics the respect they deserve, to release this episode in its entirety and let you listen to it at your leisure. I want to thank Jeff for joining me on the show and sharing his rich insight and experience with us today. In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Jeff Le talks about his incredible story of resilience in the face of discrimination. He shares just how important it is to have conversations about standing against Asian hate. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: People treat you based on what they think your perceived value is. Racism is not an innate thing, rather it’s a learned thing that comes from somewhere. How he went from not owning a coat to working and traveling to about 85 countries. People who have the least always give the most. It’s hard being in politics as an Asian American. Having a rank doesn't protect you from who you are if you are inherently treated as less there. It’s important to have an engaged citizenry, which is really hard in a time where people don't talk to others and just stay in their little corners. Horrible things happen when good people decide not to do something. If you speak with clarity and honesty, people will take it seriously. What are some things we can do to support the Afghan people? And much more! - About Jeff Le: Pronouns: He/Him Jeff Le has had a career at the highest levels of public policy and politics at the state, federal and international levels. A recognized thought leader in political advocacy and representation, his analysis and opinions have been featured on MSNBC, broadcast television in 40 states, as well as in print at POLITICO Magazine, The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, FOX News, The Hill, Washingtonian, Roll Call, Bustle, Forbes, local and regional newspapers in 35 states. During the height of the #StopAsianHate movement, Jeff penned an opinion piece that received national attention in POLITICO Magazine called I Thought I Knew How to Succeed as an Asian in U.S. Politics. Boy, Was I Wrong. that highlighted his experiences in workplace discrimination in politics and racism throughout his life. Jeff is now an executive leader in technology where he is Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs for Rhino, a fintech startup working to give renters everywhere greater financial freedom through affordable insurance options. Prior to joining Rhino, Jeff was the U.S. State and Local Public Policy Lead for VMware, a digital technology and infrastructure company, and managed the company’s gubernatorial, state, county, and local relationships across all 50 states and Canada. Jeff focused on emerging technology policy, including privacy, 5G, broadband, cyber, sustainability, workforce development, diversity and inclusion, education, and IT modernization. He also sits on the Homeland Security Advisory Committee for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services where he provides recommendations to the Governor’s Homeland Security Advisor on response and policy pertaining to cyber, disasters, terrorism, drug interdiction, intelligence, and other emerging threats. Jeff has completed four 100-mile running races, qualified for the Boston Marathon, has been to every Major League Baseball ballpark, all 50 states, and 85 countries. Connect with Jeff! Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffreydle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jeffrey.D.Le/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyle/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/jeffreyle - Links to support the stand against AAPI hate: PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/asian-americans/ Asian Americans Advancing Justice Training: https://advancingjustice-aajc.org/events Links for Afghanistan refugee support: Red Cross: https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/asia-pacific/afghanistan International Rescue Committee: https://www.rescue.org/country/afghanistan UN Human Rights Committee: https://www.ohchr.org/en/countries/asiaregion/pages/afindex.aspx Media Support: https://www.mediasupport.org/donate/ Miles4Migrants: https://miles4migrants.org/2021/08/17/an-update-on-our-work-in-afghanistan-and-how-donations-are-used-to-support-our-ongoing-work-around-the-world/ Human Rights First: https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/resource/resources-afghan-evacuation Refugees International: https://www.refugeesinternational.org/afghanistan LIRS: https://www.lirs.org/help-our-afghan-allies/ No One Left Behind: https://nooneleft.org/default.aspx? Save Our Allies: https://saveourallies.org/ - This episode contains a little juicy language. Please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Lafaya Mitchell talks more about the steps to the Lafaya Way. Sometimes, a child’s behavior that seems frustrating may be due to the fact that they’re hypersensitive. Find out what approaches you can take when parenting hypersensitive children. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Stop personalizing. If your kid does something that upsets you, it doesn’t mean that they don’t appreciate you. Try to understand why they’re behaving against themselves instead of reacting to misbehavior. The three Rs to consider when making improvements. How can families better understand and respond to hypersensitive children? And more! This is episode 2 of 2. If you haven’t listened to Episode 1 yet, please go back to the last episode and listen from the beginning. - About Lafaya Mitchell: Pronouns: She/Her Lafaya Mitchell, LMFT (MFT 47221) has over 20 years of experience with difficult-to-treat populations; specializations include Autism/Aspergers, Intergenerational Trauma, and other moderate to severe social, emotional, and/or behavioral issues. After prompts by numerous parents and colleagues, she has captured in words the philosophy and methodology that has assisted her in offering hope and positive change to the lives of families with hypersensitive children who have failed in treatment often for years before being introduced to "The Lafaya Way" of responding. Connect with Lafaya! Website: https://lafayaway.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lafayaway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lafaya-mitchell Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelafayaway Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LafayaWay - This episode contains a few choice words, appropriately placed. Please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/     This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Lafaya Mitchell talks about how to care for the very sensitive person in your life. If children’s behaviors cause them to be disliked, then you have to understand that there’s something behind it. What approach can you take when navigating around kids or people who may be hypersensitive? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Being thrown into adulthood at a very young age. Lafaya’s persistence to make things work so her child doesn’t grow up as she did. Being introduced to Autism Spectrum Disorder and writing a book about her experiences with kids who have it. What is the Lafaya Way? What are the four steps to the Lafaya Way? Building a curriculum for parents to help support children and families who might need it. And much more! This is episode 1 of 2. Episode 2 will be released this coming Tuesday, October 5th. - About Lafaya Mitchell: Pronouns: She/Her Lafaya Mitchell, LMFT (MFT 47221) has over 20 years of experience with difficult-to-treat populations; specializations include Autism/Aspergers, Intergenerational Trauma, and other moderate to severe social, emotional, and/or behavioral issues. After prompts by numerous parents and colleagues, she has captured in words the philosophy and methodology that has assisted her in offering hope and positive change to the lives of families with hypersensitive children who have failed in treatment often for years before being introduced to "The Lafaya Way" of responding. Connect with Lafaya! Website: https://lafayaway.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lafayaway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lafaya-mitchell Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelafayaway Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LafayaWay - This episode contains a few choice words, appropriately placed. Please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors.   Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Jeraud Norman shares his story about overcoming the obstacles in his life without getting discouraged. Before he was a successful marketing professional, Jeraud was often put in unfamiliar situations in his career that he didn’t know how to navigate. He may not have been successful in some of the ventures, but he never considered them as failures. How did he manage to have this kind of mindset? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: The major shift in his life after getting into an accident. What event introduced him to marketing? The people who were a part of his journey to finding success. When did he start making real momentum in marketing? Why does he utilize social media marketing more than search engine marketing? And many more! About Jeraud Norman: Pronouns: he/him In May of 2012, Jeraud and his son were hit by an 18 wheeler truck. That accident caused him to lose his job, put his house in foreclosure, and accumulate mounds of debt. At that point in his life, he had been a single dad for the past year and a half, adopted his son's older brother, and also filed for full custody of his son and won. After a series of pivots, incredible learnings, and mindset shifts, Jeraud started his own marketing company, Jeraud Marketing, where the motto is "We Turn Strangers Into Customers Using Paid Social Media Ads" on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. Jeraud Marketing has been a successful business for the past 6  years and has been able to generate millions in revenue for his clients. Connect with Jeraud! Website: https://www.jeraudmarketing.com/ - Today’s episode may contain some sassy language, so please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Sam Goldfinch talks about finding what’s right for you. It wasn’t an easy journey attaining genuine freedom from his anxiety. How was he able to distinguish what brought him pleasure and what brought him joy? Is there a difference between the two? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: Growing up with undiagnosed OCD. Associating freedom with smoking and drinking. There’s always anxiety when you go outside your comfort zone. How meditation and learning the “power of now” helped him. Starting a blog to share his journey and connecting with other people through it. Awareness always precedes change. And much more!   About Sam Goldfinch: Pronouns: he/him Sam is the founder of Sober Rebellion, a small sobriety coaching business with its roots in a community of alcohol-free rebels. Sam runs coaching programs with the mission of truly setting people free from alcohol addiction and habits that no longer serve them. Sam discovered through his own experience with addiction that stopping drinking is often not enough, time alone does not heal the wound. On one occasion he made it to 19 months without any alcohol but still didn’t feel completely free. This led him back to drinking and the pain of feeling that no matter what he did, he simply could not win. This experience led him on a 4-year journey of discovery, and through blogging, traveling and a number of different healing modalities, he found himself truly free of alcohol and loving life more than he ever had as a drinker. This inspired him to want to do the same for others in their own unique way. Sam has completed life coaching certificates with the Coaching Academy, trained under Jolene park in ‘Grey area drinking’, and is currently training to be a ‘This Naked Mind’ Certified Coach. Sam’s key mission is to help people move from surviving to thriving – without willpower or feeling like they are missing out. Sam is also the co-host of the Present and Sober Podcast. - Connect with Sam! Sober Rebellion: https://sober-rebellion.com/ Present and Sober Podcast: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/presentandsober - This conversation discusses OCD. For a more thorough discussion about OCD and COVID, listen to last week’s episode featuring Lisa Dimino and her incredible journey. This episode contains some juicy language. Please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Shannon Collins talks about the stress of dealing with the repercussions of something out of their control. Everything was fine until one day, they unexpectedly needed to undergo brain surgery. What was it like afterward? How did they start to get used to this new normal? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: Being in a situation where they can’t trust their body to do what it needs to do. Everyone else’s reaction to the surgery is its own trauma. The long-term impact of brain surgery on their daily life. What were some of the major shifts they did? Putting up boundaries because they didn’t like how people were treating them. How they learned to no longer be afraid of being honest with their feelings and values. And more!   About Shannon Collins: Pronouns: they/them Shannon Collins has been aiming to capture joy as resistance for 12 years as the owner of Shannon Collins Photography. They connect clients with affirming vendors and advocate for safer, more diverse, inclusive, and accessible industry standards. In the past year, Shannon came out publicly as nonbinary, queer, and disabled. Shannon recently founded Youthphoria, a project dedicated to celebrating and photographing trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming youth in the Philadelphia area at no cost. Shannon volunteers for The Trevor Project every week as a crisis counselor. Shannon lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with their partner, two children, chinchilla, dachshund, and 38 patient houseplants. Connect with Shannon! Website: https://www.shannoncollins.com/ Youthphoria: https://www.youthphoria.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ -- This episode talks about medical trauma and uses a few sassy words. Please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey! Please share with a friend, and rate/review and follow on Apple Podcasts, if possible. It really helps spread our message of resilience! We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Lisa Dimino White talks about the challenges of having OCD during the pandemic. When you have scientists and doctors telling you to wash your hands more frequently, what do you think happens to somebody with OCD? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: We are all much stronger than we give ourselves credit for. Growing up with uncontrollable fear and anxiety. How OCD affects daily life and dealing with it through exposure therapy. Lisa’s process of writing her book. What are “bursts of joy”? Understanding your sphere of influence. We are all on the same team at the end of the day. Not selling yourself short. Look at all the things you’ve done! And much more!   Get Lisa’s book, Bursting with Happiness, here! About Lisa Dimino White: Pronouns: she/her Known as "The Joy Seeker", Lisa Dimino White has over 20 years of experience in marketing management. She now focuses on her passion - inspiring others to actively seek out and create more joy for themselves, their communities, and all of humankind. She does this through her book and podcast, both titled "Bursting with Happiness," professional speaking, and coaching to give clients the tools they need to live their best- and happiest- lives. Most people are pretty darn amazing and don't recognize their own greatness. Lisa is on a mission to change that. We all have struggles, but they don't define us. No matter what challenges we’re faced with, there's always joy to be found....if we know where to look. Learn more at www.thejoyseeker.com. Connect with Lisa! Website: https://thejoyseeker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisadiminowhite Podcast: https://burstingwithhappiness.libsyn.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_joy_seeker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisadiminowhite/ --- Content Warning: Abuse and childhood trauma, there may be a bit of spicy language, please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey! Please share with a friend, and rate/review and follow on Apple Podcasts, if possible. It really helps spread our message of resilience! We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627     This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Ashley Easter talks about knowing true freedom when you trust yourself. Coming from an environment where her sense of autonomy was systematically taken away, how was she able to break free from it? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Growing up in a church where women have to submit to men in everything. Meeting a Christian that believes in equality for women. How did this encounter impact her? Learning to rely on her intuition when she left the cult. Still adhering to her Christian heritage but being more open to other ideologies and thoughts.   Connect with Ashley! 6 Week Course: https://www.AshleyEaster.com/intuition-mastery Courage 365: https://Courage365.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamashleyeaster/ --- Content Warning: Abuse and childhood trauma, there may be a bit of spicy language, please take care while listening. Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Bernadette Gold talks about finding healing from all the anger and sadness that surrounded her growing up. For the longest time, she has been in an environment where she was rejected that even she hated herself. Find out as she shares the journey of how she was able to move forward and created a life beyond her circumstances. Here are the things to expect in this episode: Having no support system and always feeling like there was nothing right about her. Growing up with empathic talents and clairvoyance. Hitting rock bottom when her daughter went through a traumatic event. How did she pull it together?   About Bernadette Gold Bernadette Gold is a Wealth Activator, Spiritual Teacher, Master Healer, and Consciousness Leader, facilitating rapid breakthroughs in consciousness that lead to quantum income leaps. Her mission is to transform the lives of savvy, successful, high-achieving, Transformational Leaders, Change Agents, Entrepreneurs, Executives, and CEOs by imprinting and activating a new energetic paradigm that leads to elevated income, increased impact, and fulfillment in their lives. Bernadette has helped tens of thousands of clients worldwide since 2000 and has been a successful entrepreneur since 1998. She has never settled for the ordinary. She demands excellence in work, life and has created an extraordinary life for herself and her clients. Connect with Bernadette! Podcast: https://intuitiveintelligence.libsyn.com/ ; also available on Spotify, Apple + more Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enchantedwealth Website: https://www.bernadettegold.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bernadettegold --- Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. We are building a community here at SISU Journey, a network of healers, many of whom you have already heard from on this program. Head over to https://sisujourney.com to sign up for the community waitlist, and you will be the first to be notified as soon as we open the doors. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, Carlee Myers talks about finding freedom from the struggles caused by a deep trauma. She shares her story of resilience and the journey of how she tried anything and everything that could help her. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Struggling with PTSD for ten years and eventually finding what helped her through art. PTSD is a diagnosis that doesn’t go away. It is something you can create deep healing with. Finding the most healing in being in a relationship. Turning away from religion and spirituality for a while in her angry phase. ~ About Carlee Myers: Carlee Myers is an expert at helping restless leaders who struggle with leaving work at work create true emotional and financial freedom all while working less. As the founder of The Stress Less Company, Carlee has helped hundreds of professionals around the world take action to reduce stress through her educational and mentoring programs. She believes there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to stress management. Carlee Myers, a Diplomate of The American Institute of Stress, has had her work most recently featured in media outlets such as Parade, FOX 29, Good Day Philadelphia, The Maui News, and Wholly Magazine. ~ Connect with Carlee! Complimentary Stress Assessment Application: https://stresslessco.com/apply Website: https://stresslessco.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/thestresslessco Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestresslessco LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/stresslesswithcarlee --- Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the community waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of SISU Journey Podcast, Cassie Porter talks about resilience. She shares the story of how she was able to turn the weakest point of her life into a superpower. Having been a child who grew up in a toxic environment, how was she able to find healing in adulthood? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Childhood trauma is not only about being a victim of abuse. Just being exposed to a toxic and abusive environment is mentally unhealthy for a child. Being drawn to healing professions and finding her own healing through erotic work. What is somatic sex education? The value of knowing what your body wants or doesn’t want. ~ About Cassie Porter: Cassie’s pronouns are she/her. Cassie Porter is a somatic healing practitioner and juicy spirit based in Portland, Oregon. She holds a master's degree in counseling and is a certified somatic sex educator, sexological bodyworker, and intimacy educator.  Key elements woven into her practice include somatic trauma work, sacred intimacy, mindfulness, spirituality, and humor. She believes that empowered embodied pleasure is profoundly healing not only for individuals but for our culture as a whole. She is passionate about holding sacred space for people to connect more deeply with themselves, unwind trauma, release shame, and experience greater possibility and pleasure in their bodies and lives.  She works with individuals and couples of all genders and orientations. ~ Connect with Cassie! Website: https://www.somafirewellness.com/ ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html Somatic Sex Education Book --- Have you ever wondered why traditional goal-setting feels rigid and clunky and seems to fizzle right off, sometimes before it even starts? Have you gotten frustrated about your list of unaccomplished dreams? Maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s how you have learned to set goals that isn’t meshing with your individual genius. Can you imagine how connecting to the identity of an athlete is way more juicy and magical than setting a process goal of going to the gym x number of times a week? Join us for a FREE identity-based goal-setting masterclass starting August 23rd. Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey Podcast, Coach Nas talks about staying in the well-being. Resilience to her means having a peaceful feeling no matter what happens. How can mindfulness help with this kind of mindset? Stay tuned! ~ About Nasrin Barbic: Nas’s pronouns are she/her. Nasrin Barbic is a former NASA engineer turned certified life coach, hypnotherapist, and founder of Pathway to Lasting Joy LLC. She empowers women to forge their own destinies so they can manage relationships, work, and life with more joy and ease. Her unique methods blend traditional coaching methods, scientifically proven techniques, and deep healing through hypnotherapy and energy healing to help clients release mental, physical, and spiritual blocks to success in all areas of their life. ~ Connect with Coach Nas! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasrinbarbic/  --- Have you ever wondered why traditional goal-setting feels rigid and clunky and seems to fizzle right off, sometimes before it even starts? Have you gotten frustrated about your list of unaccomplished dreams? Maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s how you have learned to set goals that isn’t meshing with your individual genius. Can you imagine how connecting to the identity of an athlete is way more juicy and magical than setting a process goal of going to the gym x number of times a week?  Join us for a FREE identity-based goal-setting masterclass starting August 23rd. Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey Podcast, Sam Goldfinch talks about strength through vulnerability. Resilience is more profound than merely “becoming strong”. Are you an oak tree or a piece of bamboo? Stay tuned! ~ About Sam Goldfinch: Sam’s pronouns are he/him. Sam is the founder of Sober Rebellion, a small sobriety coaching business with its roots in a community of alcohol-free rebels. Sam runs coaching programs with the mission of truly setting people free from alcohol addiction and habits that no longer serve them. Sam discovered through his own experience with addiction that stopping drinking is often not enough, time alone does not heal the wound. On one occasion he made it to 19 months without any alcohol but still didn’t feel completely free. This led him back to drinking and the pain of feeling that no matter what he did, he simply could not win. This experience led him on a 4-year journey of discovery, and through blogging, traveling and a number of different healing modalities, he found himself truly free of alcohol and loving life more than he ever had as a drinker. This inspired him to want to do the same for others in their own unique way.  Sam has completed life coaching certificates with the Coaching Academy, trained under Jolene park in ‘Grey area drinking’, and is currently training to be a ‘This Naked mind’ Certified Coach. Sam’s key mission is to help people move from surviving to thriving – without willpower or feeling like they are missing out.  Sam is also the co-host of the Present and Sober Podcast. ~ Connect with Sam! Website: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/presentandsober  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/present.and.sober.podcast/  --- Have you ever wondered why traditional goal-setting feels rigid and clunky and seems to fizzle right off, sometimes before it even starts? Have you gotten frustrated about your list of unaccomplished dreams? Maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s how you have learned to set goals that isn’t meshing with your individual genius. Can you imagine how connecting to the identity of an athlete is way more juicy and magical than setting a process goal of going to the gym x number of times a week?  Join us for a FREE identity-based goal-setting masterclass starting August 23rd. Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey Podcast, Kerry Magnus talks about the gift of the challenge. Overcoming challenges can both be conscious and unconscious. How does that work? Stay tuned. ~ About Kerry Magnus: Kerry’s pronouns are she/her. Kerry is a Holistic Psychologist and BodyTalk practitioner and supports women who are deeply called to make an impact in the world to embrace their purpose without burning out.  She offers a unique body, mind, and spirit approach to understand and transform the underlying patterns that create an overly sensitive stress response, physical imbalance, and fatigue. Hers is an approach that goes beyond relying on medical practitioners, taking your power back into your own hands as you become more aware of what has caused your fatigue and what is needed to step back into your balanced, thriving self. Through her own journey of Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome Kerry discovered that there is a gift in the fatigue as the body communicates that something needs to change and the journey involves not just healing the body but aligning with the soul and sharing that with the world. ~ Connect with Kerry! Website: https://kerrymagnus.net  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerry_consciousliving/  --- Have you ever wondered why traditional goal-setting feels rigid and clunky and seems to fizzle right off, sometimes before it even starts? Have you gotten frustrated about your list of unaccomplished dreams? Maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s how you have learned to set goals that isn’t meshing with your individual genius. Can you imagine how connecting to the identity of an athlete is way more juicy and magical than setting a process goal of going to the gym x number of times a week?  Join us for a FREE identity-based goal-setting masterclass starting August 23rd. Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey Podcast, River Drosera talks about remaining elastic. Resilience is more than just overcoming traumatic experiences. Sometimes, it’s all about shaking and dancing! Stay tuned. ~ About River Drosera: River’s pronouns are they/them. River is an SSEA Certified Somatic Sex Educator, IASHS Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Tension, and Trauma Release Exercises practitioner, and currently studying Neuro Affective Touch. They have a private practice on Nisenan territory, or so-called Sacramento, CA. Their work is dedicated to supporting the re-integration of the erotic body after trauma with scar tissue remediation, body-centered practices, and the discharging of stuck emotions and chronic tension held in the tissues of the body. River creates a non-judgemental and safe space for queer, trans, non-binary folx, and women to explore their boundaries, desires, and pleasure at their own pace.  River is also the creator of The Erotic Arts Project, an online and in-person community project that celebrates the creative and erotic body for all people. They believe that celebrating our bodies and desires gives us the freedom to lovingly and joyfully meander around the glorious depths of our erotic and creative worlds. ~ Connect with River! Website: https://theeroticartsproject.life/  --- Have you ever wondered why traditional goal-setting feels rigid and clunky and seems to fizzle right off, sometimes before it even starts? Have you gotten frustrated about your list of unaccomplished dreams? Maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s how you have learned to set goals that isn’t meshing with your individual genius. Can you imagine how connecting to the identity of an athlete is way more juicy and magical than setting a process goal of going to the gym x number of times a week?  Join us for a FREE identity-based goal-setting masterclass starting August 23rd. Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Resilience is about knowing your capacity and keeping yourself safe. But, it’s much more broad than that. Join Helena Lucia as she talks about being grounded. Not only is “being grounded” one of the definitions of resilience, it’s also a tool that you can use to support resilience.  Watch more about earthing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44ddtR0XDVU  ~ My pronouns are she/her and here is my bio. Helena Lucia is the founder of SISU Journey podcast and community, fostering collective healing through storytelling. She is a resilience and nervous system coach and believes the next wave of the pandemic will be a mental health crisis, from which nervous system regulation is the fundamental piece of the puzzle needed for healing. She supports her clients without shame to begin to reclaim, honor, and believe their bodies, intuition, and innate intelligence. Helena was born and raised in Laestadianism (Lest-ah-dee-uh-nism), a fundamentalist sect that arose in the 19th c. among Indigenous Sámi and Tornedalen Finns, in resistance to Nordic colonialism and the systematic erasure of their history, languages, and traditions. Through story, music, and ritual, she strives to honor her ancestors and their resilience. --- Have you ever wondered why traditional goal-setting feels rigid and clunky and seems to fizzle right off, sometimes before it even starts? Have you gotten frustrated about your list of unaccomplished dreams? Maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s how you have learned to set goals that isn’t meshing with your individual genius. Can you imagine how connecting to the identity of an athlete is way more juicy and magical than setting a process goal of going to the gym x number of times a week?  Join us for a FREE identity-based goal-setting masterclass starting August 23rd. Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey Podcast, Jetty Nieuwenhuis talks about feeling comfortable being uncomfortable. Stay tuned to learn how resilience can help you enjoy life a little more and how the Emotional Freedom Technique might build resilience the same it did for Jetty. ~ About Jetty Nieuwenhuis: Jetty’s pronouns are she/her. Jetty Nieuwenhuis is a speaker, model, and wellness advocate. As CEO of Trujetty, she uses her personal stories of invisible illness — bulimia, Lyme Disease, and depression — to help women wake up from a life on autopilot and unapologetically go after their desires. Rebelling against the perfectly curated influencer image, complete with unattainable standards, she focuses on the real contradictions of life, like fashion over 40, beauty without the heavy edit, and having enough while still wanting more. Jetty is an IAWP Health/Wellness coach, holds certifications in makeup artistry and image consulting, and has successfully completed two Ironmans. ~ Connect with Jetty! Website: https://www.trujetty.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trujetty/  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/trujetty  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Trujetty  --- Have you ever wondered why traditional goal-setting feels rigid and clunky and seems to fizzle right off, sometimes before it even starts? Have you gotten frustrated about your list of unaccomplished dreams? Maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s how you have learned to set goals that isn’t meshing with your individual genius. Can you imagine how connecting to the identity of an athlete is way more juicy and magical than setting a process goal of going to the gym x number of times a week?  Join us for a FREE identity-based goal-setting masterclass starting August 23rd. Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey Podcast, Christine Renee talks about pushing forward. “No matter what obstacles show up, you figure out the backdoor approach.” You can love life even when things are hard. Also, stay tuned to get a mini-introduction to Reiki from a long-time Reiki expert! ~ About Christine Renee: Christine’s pronouns are she/her. Christine Renee is a Reiki Master Teacher, Reiki Business Consultant, and Chakra Clairvoyant Coach living in Bozeman, Montana. By finding healing spiritually through the Chakras (spiritual energy centers found throughout the body), Christine was able to heal limiting beliefs in her career, relationships, self-worth, and more. This was the beginning of her success as a Reiki practitioner which ultimately led to her sharing her knowledge through teaching and coaching entrepreneurs how to do the same. With 18 years of experience as a Reiki Master, she has had both successes with her spiritual career in a local practice and online with her online school www.ReikiCafeUniversity.com where she mentors Reiki practitioners and spiritual entrepreneurs from around the world. ReikiCafe University is a hub for Reiki practitioners who are willing to do the inner work to bring their Reiki Dreams to reality. Christine has an online community of 5000+ followers where she helps to educate, inform, and inspire Reiki practitioners of all levels and backgrounds. Christine's fastest-growing following is through her Facebook group ReikiCafe Community where Reiki healers come together to support one another. ~ Connect with Christine! Website: https://www.reikicafeuniversity.com/  Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/reikicafe  --- Have you ever wondered why traditional goal-setting feels rigid and clunky and seems to fizzle right off, sometimes before it even starts? Have you gotten frustrated about your list of unaccomplished dreams? Maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s how you have learned to set goals that isn’t meshing with your individual genius. Can you imagine how connecting to the identity of an athlete is way more juicy and magical than setting a process goal of going to the gym x number of times a week?  Join us for a FREE identity-based goal-setting masterclass starting August 23rd. Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode of the SISU Journey Podcast, Cassie Porter talks about curiosity and compassion. Though resilience is a wall, it’s also a willingness to be vulnerable and messy. How does that work? Stay tuned!  ~ About Cassie Porter: Cassie’s pronouns are she/her. Cassie Porter is a somatic healing practitioner and juicy spirit based in Portland, Oregon. She holds a master's degree in counseling and is a certified somatic sex educator, sexological bodyworker, and intimacy educator.  Key elements woven into her practice include somatic trauma work, sacred intimacy, mindfulness, spirituality, and humor. She believes that empowered embodied pleasure is profoundly healing not only for individuals but for our culture as a whole. She is passionate about holding sacred space for people to connect more deeply with themselves, unwind trauma, release shame, and experience greater possibility and pleasure in their bodies and lives.  She works with individuals and couples of all genders and orientations.  ~ Connect with Cassie! Website: https://www.somafirewellness.com/  --- Have you ever wondered why traditional goal-setting feels rigid and clunky and seems to fizzle right off, sometimes before it even starts? Have you gotten frustrated about your list of unaccomplished dreams? Maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s how you have learned to set goals that isn’t meshing with your individual genius. Can you imagine how connecting to the identity of an athlete is way more juicy and magical than setting a process goal of going to the gym x number of times a week?  Join us for a FREE identity-based goal-setting masterclass starting August 23rd. Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Welcome to the second season of the SISU Journey Podcast! Our progress towards healing from the curse of separateness continues. We will hear stories of overcoming adversities from diverse perspectives from those whose voices have been silenced. Through the experience of storytelling and sharing, may we all find the support that we need in these challenging times. --- Have you ever wondered why traditional goal-setting feels rigid and clunky and seems to fizzle right off, sometimes before it even starts? Have you gotten frustrated about your list of unaccomplished dreams? Maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s how you have learned to set goals that isn’t meshing with your individual genius. Can you imagine how connecting to the identity of an athlete is way more juicy and magical than setting a process goal of going to the gym x number of times a week?  Join us for a FREE identity-based goal-setting masterclass starting August 23rd. Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Jennifer Snowdon is a Yoga Teacher and Buteyko Breathing Educator working and living on the east coast of Canada with her husband, one of her three children, her two cats, and one fish. She spends her free time knitting, swinging her Gumdo sword, and making killer pizzas for her family.    As the only trauma-informed Buteyko Educator, she looks at breathing through a unique lens in her Breath Retraining Courses.  Bringing together the traditions of yoga, the science of breath and body, and the understandings of the nervous system and trauma, she helps people move, breathe, and live more present and connected lives.    You can connect with Jennifer and find out what she’s up to on her website at jennifersnowdon.ca   Exciting news coming August 5th! Stay tuned here: Follow us on Instagram Join our Facebook group for podcast-related resources Please follow, rate and review the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

In this episode we discuss: - Yoga and its role in radical life change - Yoga teachers and breath instruction - The immune system of the nose - Functional breathing - The chemistry of the breath - The impact of trauma on the breath - The critical role that breath plays in our nervous system - The impact of "Take three deep, sighing breaths" Jennifer Snowdon is a Yoga Teacher and Buteyko Breathing Educator working and living on the east coast of Canada with her husband, one of her three children, her two cats, and one fish. She spends her free time knitting, swinging her Gumdo sword, and making killer pizzas for her family.    As the only trauma-informed Buteyko Educator, she looks at breathing through a unique lens in her Breath Retraining Courses.  Bringing together the traditions of yoga, the science of breath and body, and the understandings of the nervous system and trauma, she helps people move, breathe, and live more present and connected lives.    You can connect with Jennifer and find out what she’s up to on her website at jennifersnowdon.ca   Exciting news coming August 5th! Stay tuned here: Follow us on Instagram Join our Facebook group for podcast-related resources Please follow, rate and review the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Shulamit Ber Levtov is a mindset and resilience consultant who helps women entrepreneurs stay sane as they ride the emotional rollercoaster of running a business. She has over 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health and personal growth, and has logged thousands of hours helping hundreds of women and men recover from stress and trauma. An award-winning entrepreneur and experienced speaker, Shula brings a unique perspective and approach to supporting women in business. She has spoken locally, nationally and internationally, and has been a guest on many podcasts. Resources discussed on the show: Wheel of Power and Control The Verbally Abusive Relationship book Antiracism daily newsletter Pause on the Play Polyvagal theory books by Deb Dana Focusing as a therapeutic tool Apply to be on the show Connect with us and let us support you This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Seija Sisko Rohkea [Instagram: @seijack49], also known as Jack, is a 56-year-old female born human with an identity that never matched their internal sense of self. Jack has battled alcoholism, self-mutilation, sexual abuse and homelessness. Jack is a high school drop-out, a teenage runaway and is an immigrant from Finland adopted into an American family who they divorced them self from completely. But that was then. At the age of 35, Jack began attending community college and shortly thereafter got sober – 13 years later, Jack earned a Master of Fine Arts with an emphasis in museum studies. Since then, they have enjoyed the world of art as it pertains to representing human experiences that spans topics from social injustices to personal identities. Who is Jack today? Jack is a human having adult experiences due to recently coming out to family and friends as non-binary. The journey has been arduous, rewarding and humbling, sometimes all rolled into one (no wonder their past was filled with such angst). Today, Jack is an art historian, a college professor, a social activist who is currently focusing on removing the Eurocentric lens through which art history is taught in college to bringing awareness for a safe environment for trans and non-binary students on college campuses where they currently teach. A full life with purpose is worth living – it takes SISU to continue moving forward and that term is sewn on Jacks skin and permeates every fiber within – SISU has enabled Jack to continue on a journey that only those who battle similar circumstances can understand. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Emily spent her life enjoying the outdoors in the Bay Area and in the San Juan Islands, but a few things that had happened in her life made her vulnerable to the grooming of her high school teacher. Emily found herself at a young age trapped in the relationship with her teacher, which ultimately led to body image trauma and years of disordered eating. Eventually, Emily found her voice, academic and career success, and a way out of all her pain. Through psychedelic journeys and a legal battle, she took her power back and was able to access compassion for herself and others. Emily was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area where she grew up loving sports and the outdoors. She also spent a lot of her childhood in the San Juan Islands, Washington, where her father lived, enjoying sailing and more outdoors.  As a teenager in the early ’90’s she became a leader and a role model in her quiet suburban community when she came out at the age of 15 and started the first gay-straight alliance at her high school. She went on to become a veterinarian, and currently lives in Portland, Oregon. She has a love for science, writing, exploration of the mind, and spending as much time in the woods as possible.    Emily was very gracious to share her story with us in such a vulnerable way. We decided to remove names from the story to make this container a little more safe for her to share. Please consider supporting this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Tony Zosherafatain grew up in Boston, a child of Persian and Greek immigrants. Their dream for him was that he would be a doctor. Tony didn't hear the word trans until he was 19 years old in a support group. When he started to live his truth, it cost him his family for a season. Tony shares how he found support and resilience even through this time of alienation from his family, and how his family story found healing. Tony Zosherafatain is a film director, producer, and writer living in New York City. He began making films in 2012 after realizing he could help create social change while also combining his love of film and art. His first film was I am Isak, which investigated a trans man's journey in Norway. He has since gone on to direct and produce award-winning films that have been accepted into film festivals such as OutFest, Inside Out, Frameline, Richmond International Film Festival, and many others. His current docuseries, Trans in Trumpland, was acquired by Topic and received critical acclaim. You can find out more about Tony at www.tonyzsite.com In this episode, we discuss: - What it is like to come home to yourself. - How to find a supportive community when life gets difficult. - What self-care means and why it is important. - How to get involved in filmmaking. - How and why he created Trans in Trumpland. Please consider supporting this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

From running an art gallery when the rest of her classmates were off to college, promoting her art gallery by becoming a contestant on America's Next Top Model to leaving her high-powered job in the beauty industry to focus on health and wellness, Kelle Jacob has always relied on her intuition to guide her through life, and a belief that life is happening for her. This episode, we talk about: - College on her own timing - Going against what others have planned for your life - What happens when your body decides the corporate world is too much - How Ayurvedic medicine helped with the healing - Dharma and Karma - Neurolinguistic Programming and Subconscious Healing Kelle is a certified Integrative Health and Nutrition Coach and NLP practitioner.  In her practice she helps clients get in touch with their true potential and release them from any blocks or limiting beliefs that are holding them back, while giving them the tools to experience true, lasting transformation and create the fulfilling life of their dreams.  You can visit https://asriwellness.com/ to learn more or follow Kelle on Instagram @kellejacob. Please visit sisujourney.com for more information on The Nervous System Detox program or to sign up for updates so we can let you know when our community is open.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Harris is a 30-something year-old nonbinary person from Hertfordshire, UK. Harris realised they were trans/nonbinary in their mid-twenties and have since made the commitment to becoming the advocate they needed, but never had. To date, Harris has taught and coached over 30,000 people in their mission to educate the general population about gender identity. An entrepreneur and seasoned LGBTQ+ advocate, Harris is dedicated to making every story as familiar to us as our own. Resource mentioned in the podcast https://mxharrishill.com/pdf Coaching and Community Community page: Facebook.com/genders togetherCoaching page: facebook.com/mxharrishillThe Unicorn Club group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theunicornclubwithharris Agender/Neutrois Support group: www.facebook.com/groups/agenderneutrois/ Instagram: Instagram.com/mxharrishillTwitter: twitter.com/mxharrishill The Transection PodcastFacebook.com/transectionpodcastInstagram.com/transectionpodcastTwitter.com/transectionpMxharrishill.com/transection Don't forget to follow @sisujourney on Instagram for updates on the Nervous System Reset and SISU Sanctuary Community or contact us through https://sisujourney.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

After a B.A. in transpersonal psychology, Hart went on to become a licensed massage therapist with advanced certification in multiple modalities. He has extensive training in “Emotional Freedom Techniques,” and various forms of breathwork including SOMA Breath. Hart has been immersed in an intensive, year-long certificate program through Shiri Godassi’s “Psychedelic School,” where he is trained as a professional psychedelic integration coach. In combination with a deep understanding of the nervous system through multiple trainings in trauma healing, Hart holds a truly trauma informed integration practice. Hart offers a unique synthesis of psychedelic integration modalities within a safe, intentional container, supporting his clients in alchemizing the most powerful experiences of their lives into a new version of everyday reality. Website: www.entheogenesis.loveE-mail: [email protected]: @entheo.genesis Resources discussed on the show: Psychedelic integration School: https://www.psychedelicintegrationcoach.com/ Spirit Pharmacist (for consultation with psychiatric meds) https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Zainab is a speaker and coach for the modern Feminine Women & the founder of the Feminine Embodiment Academy. A sisterhood for high- achieving female entrepreneurs to awaken to the power of their feminine & sensual essence. Her coaching comes along with the facilitation of emotional healing that every woman needs to be truly embodied. Zainab's approach is somatic to create deep & life- lasting changes to anchor her clients in internal safety, worthiness and authenticity, and their own feminine and magnetic power.  Instagram: zainab.benson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Karla is 34 and lives in San Francisco with her husband and adopted pup. By day she works as an Executive Assistant at a financial tech company. In her free time shares her experience as a sober Latina on Instagram (@karla_is_sober) to challenge the stigma surrounding alcohol-use disorder. Karla is also the founder of soberIRL, an alcohol-free community that creates a safe and welcoming space for sober/sober curious womxn to make authentic connections and new friendships in their local area. soberIRL currently has 6 chapters in San Francisco, Long Beach, Albany, Long Island, Miami and Toronto with more local communities coming online in 2021. More information on soberIRL can be found at soberirl.com and on Instagram @soberIRL. The recovery coach that Karla mentioned in the podcast is named Jodi Ventura. Get in touch with her on Instagram @thesobrietyshift Thanks for listening to SISU Journey. Please rate and review SISU Journey, and share to get the word out. Follow @sisujourney on Instagram for updates and latest news, and visit us at sisujourney.com.  Theme music is Syrian Rue by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen for free, please visit http://www.mooddocs.com/Home/Default.aspx This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Board-Certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and licensed in OR, WA and PA, MaryJane works with individuals, couples and families who want to become more solid in order to diminish anxiety and stress. She specializes in trauma recovery of all kinds, sub-specializing in the trauma recovery from sexual abuse, and she also facilitates therapy groups for both men and women for a variety of issues. EMDR Links: Studies: https://www.emdr.com/research-overview/#randomized-trials Documentary: https://janaleecreative.com/portfolio/in-the-blink-of-an-eye/ Remote EMDR: https://www.remotemdr.com/ Finding the right therapist for you may be one of the hardest things you'll ever do. We want to help you with our free PDF download. Please let us know by filling out this form: https://sisujourney.com/connect and type "therapy download" into the other line. We will email you your copy. Transform your abusive relationship with alcohol into a mindful one. Join us for an immersive, experiential workshop where you will learn how the cycle of shame is keeping you stuck, why self-blame will not free you, and what will.Sign up at https://sisujourney.com/events Theme music is Syrian Rue by the Mood Doculators. Find more of their music and listen for free at http://www.mooddocs.com/Home/Default.aspx  Please rate and review the podcast! Thanks for subscribing and listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Josie Wallace is a Southern California native who after being in the rooms of 12 step recovery for many years found herself searching for a deeper connection with her inner world, Spirit, and nature.This growth trajectory brought her to the jungles of Peru where an Ayahuasca retreat initiated her into the world of psychedelics and thus started her embodiment journey. Josie has redefined her recovery and is a psychedelic advocate, a massage and bodywork practitioner, and a podcaster. She is also the wife of an active-duty service member and the mother of a bright and adventurous toddler. They currently reside in Kaiserslautern, Germany. To connect with Josie, email [email protected] IG: @fireflyandfernhealingarts Listen, subscribe, rate, and share her podcast: Firefly and Fern Healing Arts Finding the right therapist for you may be one of the hardest things you'll ever do. We want to help you with our free PDF download. Please let us know by filling out this form: https://sisujourney.com/connect and type "therapy download" into the other line. We will email you your copy. Transform your abusive relationship with alcohol into a mindful one. Join us for an immersive, experiential workshop where you will learn how the cycle of shame is keeping you stuck, why self-blame will not free you, and what will.Sign up at https://sisujourney.com/events Theme music is Syrian Rue by the Mood Doculators. Find more of their music and listen for free at http://www.mooddocs.com/Home/Default.aspx  Please rate and review the podcast. Thanks for listening!   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

Helena Lucia was raised in Minnesota in an extreme fundamentalist religion, and she spent much of her life experiencing many different forms of abuse. She shares her story of resilience and the various methodologies and techniques for her recovery, Finding the right therapist for you may be one of the hardest things you'll ever do. We want to help you with our free PDF download. Please let us know by filling out this form: https://sisujourney.com/connect and type "therapy download" into the other line. We will email you your copy. Transform your abusive relationship with alcohol into a mindful one. Join us for an immersive, experiential workshop where you will learn how the cycle of shame is keeping you stuck, why self-blame will not free you, and what will.Sign up at https://sisujourney.com/events Theme music is Syrian Rue by the Mood Doculators. Find more of their music and listen for free at http://www.mooddocs.com/Home/Default.aspx  Please share, rate and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com

A quick trailer to let you know what you can expect from the show, just to whet your appetite. What is SISU? Who am I? Who cares about science (hint: I do). Why stories? Jump right in and join me on this SISU Journey! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sisujourney.substack.com