The AMPcast with Aliza Marie Prokop

Trauma affects both the heart and mind in ways many people don’t see—and the church has a vital role in responding well. Robbie Frawley and Dave Durbin from UCB Ireland join Aliza for a conversation on suffering, resilience, and hope. They explore how healing can begin even in the middle of brokenness and why community matters so much in the journey. This is a real and honest discussion about grief, faith, and the steady hope we have in Christ Jesus.Resources: UCB IrelandUCB Ireland — Prayer LineUCB Ireland — Listen/Download the AppUCB Ireland Christian Heritage Tour 2027Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 988AMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #UCBIreland #ChristianRadio #Christian #Faith #Healing #Trauma #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

Stress isn’t just something that happens to us—it’s something that builds within us. In this episode, Aliza is joined by author, speaker, and President of Relationship Resources, Gaylyn Williams, for a deep conversation on what stress really is and how it shows up in our lives. They explore how even good things—like marriage, a new baby, or buying a home—can create pressure, and how our expectations, fears, and past trauma often amplify it. Gaylyn also shares powerful personal moments and practical wisdom on how to recognize what we’re carrying and how to refocus our hearts on Jesus in the middle of it all. This is a conversation that will help you see stress differently—and learn how to walk through it with clarity and faith.Resources: Relationship ResourcesAll Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go!: De-Stressing Your Life and Recovering Your Sanity by Gaylyn Williams and Dr. Ken WilliamsGod’s Lavish Love: Devotions to Draw You Deeper into God’s Heart by Gaylyn WilliamsExplore God’s Heart for Israel: Discover Israel’s Importance for the End Times by Gaylyn WilliamsAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #GaylynWilliams #Stress #Healing #Trauma #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

*This episode contains adult themes.“We don't know what God can do with broken pieces until you give Him those broken pieces.” -Nick Vujicic Joining Aliza today is Nick Vujicic—an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and powerful speaker whose life story has inspired millions around the world and is the subject of the upcoming film No Limbs, No Limits. Born without arms and legs, he opens up about the deep depression and suicidal thoughts he experienced growing up, and how faith completely transformed his outlook on life. In this conversation, Nick shares how God met him in his brokenness and continues to use his story to bring hope to others who feel hopeless. He also reflects on his family life and the truth that nothing in your life is wasted when placed in God’s hands.Resources: Nick V MinistriesNo Limbs, No Limits Movie (In theaters Sept. 25, 2026)Become An Insider for No Limbs, No LimitsChampions for the Brokenhearted: Answering God's Call to Love, Heal, and Transform LivesAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #NickVujicic #NickVMinistries #ProLife #NoLimbsNoLimits #Healing #Trauma #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

Fatherlessness is one of the most pressing issues facing our culture today, and its impact runs deep. In this episode, Aliza Prokop sits down with Sean Teis—pastor, author, and national speaker—who shares his powerful story of growing up without a father and the questions, anger, and insecurity that followed. He opens up about how godly men stepped in, how he encountered Jesus, and how God began to rewrite his story. Now, Sean is passionate about reaching fatherless children, supporting single moms, and equipping churches to step into the gap. This conversation offers both honest insight into the struggles kids face and a hopeful reminder that God is the perfect Father who can transform any life.Resources: Sean Ties—God Is My Dad MinistryThe Fatherless Journey For Guys by Sean TeisThe Fatherless Journey For Girls by Sean TeisGod Is My Dad App (Apple)God Is My Dad App (Google)Let's Talk About Fatherlessness PodcastFollow God Is My Dad on:FacebookTikTokInstagramYouTubeThe Bible AppAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #SeanTeis #Fatherlessness #Father #SingleMoms #Parenting #God #Faith #Healing #Trauma #MentalHealth #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

Where is God in your crisis? Aliza Prokop sits down with Lynne Rienstra—author, speaker, and ministry leader—for a powerful conversation about finding your safe place in Him, even in the midst of deep pain. Lynne shares the lies she once believed, how God met her in her brokenness, and the truth that you are not alone in the hard things. This episode is a reminder that God often uses our deepest wounds as the starting point for healing, purpose, and lasting fruit.Resources: Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis by Lynne RienstraLynne Rienstra’s websiteAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInPFC Audio Video - Producer Mike SegoviaHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #LynneRienstra #Trafficking #Crisis #God #Faith #Healing #Trauma #MentalHealth #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

You can do your best as a parent and still wonder, did I do enough? Aliza welcomes back Paige Clingenpeel—therapist, minister, speaker, wife, and mom—for an honest and needed conversation about parenting into adulthood. Together, they unpack the rising tension between parents and adult children—from estrangement and conflict resolution to navigating a culture shaped by social media, quick therapy, and AI-driven advice. Paige reminds parents that what matters most isn’t performance, success, or status, but the character of who their children are becoming and how they love others. They also speak to the quiet grief of the empty nest—the questions, doubts, and deep longing to know, did I do enough? Through it all, this episode offers reassurance and hope: your child’s story isn’t finished, and God is pursuing them even more than you ever could.Resources: Paige Clingenpeel’s websitePaige’s TEDx Talk: Raising Kids in a Technology Driven WorldAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInPFC Audio Video - Producer Mike SegoviaHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #PaigeClingenpeel #Trauma #Parenting #MentalHealth #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

The goal isn’t perfect parenting—it’s healing and a lasting relationship. Aliza welcomes Paige Clingenpeel—therapist, minister, speaker, wife, and mom—for an honest conversation about the role of forgiveness in parent–adult child relationships and how to stay connected through mistakes and hard seasons. Together, they explore how to respond with grace instead of fear as parenting shifts over time. Paige shares practical, faith-centered tools for navigating today’s realities—without letting fear dictate your decisions. If you want to parent with wisdom, grace, and intention in every season, this episode is for you!Resources: Paige Clingenpeel’s websiteBauer The Therapy Dog (Instagram)Just Ted (Facebook group)AMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #PaigeClingenpeel #Trauma #Parenting #MentalHealth #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

Your trauma is not your fault—but your healing is your responsibility. In this episode, Aliza Prokop sits down with Sharon K. Ball—author, speaker, trauma-informed therapist, founder of 9Paths, and owner of Cereset® Franklin—to unpack what trauma really is and how it affects the brain and nervous system. Sharon explains why trauma can linger in the body long after the event is over and why healing is often more complex than simply “moving on.” Together they explore different healing modalities and practical steps people can take to begin restoring safety and balance in their lives. If you’ve ever wondered why your mind or body still reacts to past experiences, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a path toward healing.Resources: Sharon K. Ball’s websiteReclaiming YOU: Using the Enneagram to Move from Trauma to Resilience by Sharon K. Ball9PathsCeresetThe S2 Podcast - Sharon K. Ball & Mike SegoviaAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #SharonKBall #Therapist #Trauma #TFCBT #MentalHealth #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

In this special interview from NRB, Aliza Prokop sits down with Kent Darcie—author and founder of Adult Children of Divorce Ministries—to discuss the often-overlooked trauma people experience when their parents divorce, even later in life. Kent explains how a parent’s divorce can shape relationships well into adulthood, including the emotional “loyalty challenge” many feel between parents and the unique impact divorce can have on daughters. He also addresses the growing trend of “gray divorce” and why many adult sons and daughters carry emotional burdens that were never theirs to bear. Finally, Kent offers practical wisdom for couples preparing for marriage and explains how premarital counseling can help address wounds from parental divorce before they affect a new family.Resources: Hope4ADP—Adult Children of Divorce MinistriesPreparing to Say “I Do” When Parents Said “I Don’t” by Kent DarcieChoose a Better Path: Overcoming the Impact of Your Parents’ Divorce by Kent DarcieBetween Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce by Elizabeth MarquardtAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #KentDarcie #Hope4ADP #DivorcedParents #Divorce #Trauma #Parenting #MentalHealth #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

In this special interview from NRB, Aliza Prokop sits down with Misty Phillip—best-selling author, faith leader, and technology executive—to explore the emotional and spiritual impact of artificial intelligence on our lives and families. Together, they discuss how AI can be a powerful tool, but without discernment and education, it can also contribute to confusion, fear, and even trauma—especially for the next generation. Misty shares why believers must approach technology not with panic, but with power, love, and a sound mind, modeling healthy engagement for their children. This conversation offers practical wisdom for protecting our families while cultivating resilience, discernment, and healing in a rapidly evolving digital world.Resources: Learn more about Misty Phillip(Available for Pre-Order) The Trojan Horse of the Digital Age: Why Christians Must Discern AI by Misty PhillipSpark Your Influence: Inspiring Women to Lead with Boldness, Purpose, and Passion by Misty PhillipAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #MistyPhillip #AI #Technology #Discernment #Trauma #Parenting #MentalHealth #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

Aliza Prokop is once again joined by Tracey Lynn Russell. They explore why healing isn’t just mental—it’s deeply physiological. Together they unpack how the brain and nervous system work together in trauma, why many people stay stuck despite trying harder, and how building capacity in the body changes the healing process. Tracey shares practical tools from her brain-based CARE training and sound-based regulation approach that help calm reactivity and restore connection. This conversation offers a hopeful, grounded look at healing that moves beyond mindset into real, lived transformation.Resources: Tracey’s WebsiteHope For Your Next Chapter: 30 Whispers of Grace—A Gentle Invitation to Rest, Renew and Reset by Tracey Lynn RussellAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #TraceyLynnRussell #Trauma #MentalHealth #Therapy #Counseling #TFCBT #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

Healing doesn’t start with striving, it starts with safety. Tracey Lynn Russell joins Aliza to share her powerful story of trauma, healing, and rebuilding life after a severe concussion changed everything. As an occupational therapist, trauma-informed practitioner, author, and creator of the CARE Method, Tracey explains how trauma disconnects us—from our bodies, our relationships, and even from God. She opens up about reaching the end of self-effort and learning to trust God at a deeper, surrendered level as her body and faith healed together. This conversation offers real hope for anyone walking through trauma and wondering if healing is still possible.Resources: Tracey’s WebsiteHope For Your Next Chapter: 30 Whispers of Grace: A Gentle Invitation to Rest, Renew and Reset by Tracey Lynn RussellAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #TraceyLynnRussell #Trauma #MentalHealth #Therapy #Counseling #TFCBT #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

What happens when trauma no longer runs your life? Aliza welcomes back a former client—“April”—at her request to share her journey through Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). April opens up about the hardest parts of the process, learning to manage triggers, and how coping skills reshaped both her personal life and career. This episode is a powerful look at what healing can actually feel like when you finally have the tools to move forward.Resources: AMP CounselingTFCBT.orgFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #Trauma #MentalHealth #Counseling #TFCBT #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

Aliza welcomes a former client—who we’ll call April—at her request to share her journey into counseling and the moment she realized it was time to seek help. April opens up about what led her there, the courage it took to take that first step, and how therapy became a turning point in her life. Together, they explore complex trauma and how TF-CBT helped her begin healing and develop practical tools for coping. This episode is a powerful reminder that reaching out for help can change everything.Resources: AMP CounselingEpisodes 2 & 3 with Dr. Mark MayfieldFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #Trauma #MentalHealth #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

What happens when trauma has nowhere to go? It doesn’t disappear—it shows up in our relationships, our work, our coping, and even the smallest everyday interactions. In this episode, Aliza sits down with her producer, Mike Segovia, to explore how trauma shapes our lives in ways we often don’t recognize. Using relatable metaphors like the macaroni and cheese effect and the vacuum cleaner, they unpack what happens when trauma goes unprocessed and why safe, trauma-informed spaces are essential. This conversation isn’t just about learning to survive what you’ve been through—it’s about creating space to heal and discovering what it looks like to truly thrive.Resources: AMP CounselingRecent Episodes:Episode 1-Dealing and Healing from TraumaEpisode 2-Understanding the Impact of Trauma in Church Communities with Dr. Mark Mayfield (Part 1)Episode 3-Supporting Trauma Survivors in Church Communities with Dr. Mark Mayfield (Part 2)Follow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #Trauma #MentalHealth #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

Churches want to help people with trauma—but good intentions don’t always lead to safe or healing spaces. In this episode, Aliza Prokop is joined once again by Dr. Mark Mayfield, licensed professional counselor, educator, former pastor, and award-winning author of The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry. Dr. Mayfield challenges leaders to look beyond Sunday morning service, pointing to church culture, small groups, and connection as key indicators of health. Together, they explore why true care requires a culture shift, not a bandaid, and how unhurried rhythms of grace, presence, and compassion create space for healing. This conversation offers practical wisdom for church leaders seeking to balance spiritual care with emotional and mental health support—and to truly sit with those who are hurting.Resources: The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry: A Practical Guide for Supporting the Church's Mental and Emotional Well-Being by Dr. Mark MayfieldMental Health Made Simple websiteDr. Mark Mayfield’s websiteBooks by Dr. Mark MayfieldAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #DrMarkMayfield #Trauma #MentalHealth #Counseling #Church #Faith #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

Trauma doesn’t stay outside the church doors—it shows up in our pews, relationships, and leadership. In this episode, Aliza Prokop is joined by Dr. Mark Mayfield, licensed professional counselor, educator, former pastor, and award-winning author of The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry, to unpack why trauma is the “great equalizer” in that it can affect us all. Together, they explore how unresolved trauma quietly shapes behavior, disrupts connection, and impacts the way people engage in church communities. Dr. Mayfield draws from decades of counseling and ministry experience to help listeners recognize what trauma looks like in real life and why it often goes unnoticed. Most importantly, this conversation offers a hopeful, compassionate framework for moving beyond victimhood and toward healing—both personally and within the body of Christ.Resources: The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry: A Practical Guide for Supporting the Church's Mental and Emotional Well-Being by Dr. Mark MayfieldMental Health Made Simple websiteDr. Mark Mayfield’s websiteBooks by Dr. Mark MayfieldAMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #DrMarkMayfield #Trauma #MentalHealth #Counseling #Church #Faith #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

What if the pain you carry isn’t your fault—and healing is truly possible? In the very first episode of The AMPcast, licensed professional clinical counselor Aliza Prokop shares her heart, her background, and why helping others heal from trauma has become her life’s calling. Joined by producer Mike Segovia, the conversation moves from professional insight to personal story as Mike opens up about trauma that occurred early in his life and how it shaped him. Aliza explains Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), emphasizing the importance of building a strong foundation and learning coping skills before facing painful triggers. With honesty and compassion, she reminds listeners of a powerful truth: your behaviors are your responsibility, but what happened to you is not your fault. Resources: AMP CounselingFollow Aliza on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInHashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #Trauma #MentalHealth #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo