The Risen Collective

What if your doctor actually had time to listen—and treated your mind, body, and spirit as one connected system?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Italiano, a Direct Primary Care physician in West Michigan who is redefining what healthcare can look like. We talk about the hidden impact of chronic stress on your body, how trauma shows up physically, and why so many people feel unseen in the traditional medical system.Dr. John shares simple, practical ways to regulate your nervous system (even in high-stress seasons like divorce), along with his unique approach that blends lifestyle medicine, osteopathic manipulation, and deeply personalized care.If you’ve ever felt rushed, dismissed, or like your health is being treated in pieces instead of as a whole—you’ll want to hear this.--Connect with Dr. John:https://thrivefamilyhealthdpc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thrivefamilyhealthdpchttps://www.instagram.com/thrivefamilyhealthdpcCurrent Offer: FREE initial InBody composition scans to assess fat levels, muscle, water content plus metabolism.Dr. John Italiano, DO is a board-certified family medicine physician who completed his medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency training in family medicine at Trinity Health Muskegon. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, lifestyle optimization, musculoskeletal health, mental well-being, and faith-based wellness. He is also board-certified in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)—a hands-on approach that supports the body’s natural ability to heal. Patients describe Dr. John as approachable, genuine, and deeply empathetic who takes time to listen, educate, and empower each person he serves.

In this episode, I sit down with Dara to unpack what it really means to start dating again after divorce—especially when you’ve spent years in narcissistic or people‑pleasing dynamics. We talk about the “chosen wound,” why you keep attracting the same patterns, and how to shift from self‑effacing to fully sovereign. If you’re a divorced woman navigating dating, red flags, or figuring out who you are now, this conversation will challenge you and invite you back into radical self‑choice.Dara’s 30‑Day “Chosen Wound” Cohort: www.darasloan.comConnect with Dara:Instagram: @dara.sloanTiktok: @dara_sloanWebsite: www.darasloan.comWork with me or learn more about The Risen Collective: https://therisencollective.co Instagram/Tiktok: @TheRisenCollectiveCo More podcasts on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@therisencollective

The conversation delves into the themes of self-worth healing, energy clearing, and quantum leaping. It explores the impact of generational wounds on self-worth, the significance of energy clearing on a cellular DNA level, and the process of quantum leaping and timeline shifting to align with a higher version of oneself.TakeawaysSelf-worth healingEnergy clearing and resetQuantum leaping and timeline shiftingChapters00:00 The Wound of Self-Worth25:49 Quantum Leaping and Timeline Shifting