Tromedy with Nancy Norton

S4 E14 - Casey Lucarelli - "In the Grit of the Sh*t" - Casey is a therapist and shares how repairing a rupture in relationships can be so healing for relational traumas. Also talks about how to know if you have a good therapist for you or a sh*tty one!Reach Out to Nancy: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Reach Out to Casey:⁠⁠https://caseylucarelli.com/⁠⁠[email protected]

S4 E14 - Casey Lucarelli - "In the Grit of the Sh*t" - Casey is a therapist and shares how repairing a rupture in relationships can be so healing for relational traumas. Also talks about how to know if you have a good therapist for you or a sh*tty one!Reach Out to Nancy: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Reach Out to Casey:⁠https://caseylucarelli.com/⁠[email protected]

S4 E12 - Kayla Inman - The Happy Amputee Part 2- Kayla has gone from hurting, to healing to helping and it is a nonlinear process sometimes. She went through more painful complications of her amputation, but then also just won an award from The Hope Beyond Limits Award from the Limb Preservation Foundation and is getting ready to go on her first vacation ever to go SCUBA diving. Her Motto: Keep Showing Up!WARNING: This episode talks about suicidal ideation.Reach Out: Connect with Nancy- ⁠⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠⁠Connect with Kayla Inman -⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehappyamputee/⁠⁠TEDx speech - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhOQMW2sMlk⁠⁠ Amputee Support Group (serving virtually & Western Colorado) - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1107576273319053/⁠⁠ Medical Trauma Support Circle (available on the Hub virtually) - ⁠⁠https://www.healingandcptsd.com/⁠⁠Trauma Survivor's Network Support Group (in-person serving Denver, CO areas) - ⁠⁠https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/trauma-centers-100/⁠⁠Public Speaking engagements and articles - ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thehappyamputee⁠⁠Complex Regional Pain Syndrome⁠⁠https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crps-complex-regional-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20371151⁠⁠

S4 E12 - Kayla Inman - The Happy Amputee Part 2- Kayla has gone from hurting, to healing to helping and it is a nonlinear process sometimes. She went through more painful complications of her amputation, but then also just won an award from The Hope Beyond Limits Award from the Limb Preservation Foundation and is getting ready to go on her first vacation ever to go SCUBA diving. Her Motto: Keep Showing Up!WARNING: This episode talks about suicidal ideation.Reach Out: Connect with Nancy- ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with Kayla Inman -⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehappyamputee/⁠TEDx speech - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhOQMW2sMlk⁠ Amputee Support Group (serving virtually & Western Colorado) - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1107576273319053/⁠ Medical Trauma Support Circle (available on the Hub virtually) - ⁠https://www.healingandcptsd.com/⁠Trauma Survivor's Network Support Group (in-person serving Denver, CO areas) - ⁠https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/trauma-centers-100/⁠Public Speaking engagements and articles - ⁠https://linktr.ee/thehappyamputee⁠Complex Regional Pain Syndrome⁠https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crps-complex-regional-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20371151⁠Lisfranc Fracture:⁠https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/lisfranc-injury⁠

S4 E12 - Kayla Inman - The Happy Amputee - After dealing with years of agonizing pain originating from a misdiagnosed foot fracture and unsuccessful treatments of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, (Known as the suicide disease), and all while in an abusive marriage, Kayla almost didn't make it. Luckily her suicide attempt failed and she found ways to build resilience and to keep trying new modalities and treatments culminating in an amputation of her foot. Find out why she calls herself "The Happy Amputee."WARNING: This episode talks about suicide attempts and suicidal ideation.Reach Out: Connect with Nancy- ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with Kayla Inman -⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehappyamputee/⁠TEDx speech - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhOQMW2sMlk⁠ Amputee Support Group (serving virtually & Western Colorado) - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1107576273319053/⁠ Medical Trauma Support Circle (available on the Hub virtually) - ⁠https://www.healingandcptsd.com/⁠Trauma Survivor's Network Support Group (in-person serving Denver, CO areas) - ⁠https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/trauma-centers-100/⁠Public Speaking engagements and articles - ⁠https://linktr.ee/thehappyamputee⁠Complex Regional Pain Syndrome⁠https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crps-complex-regional-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20371151⁠Lisfranc Fracture:⁠https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/lisfranc-injury⁠

S4 E12 - Kayla Inman - The Happy Amputee - After dealing with years of agonizing pain originating from a misdiagnosed foot fracture and unsuccessful treatments of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, (Known as the suicide disease), and all while in an abusive marriage, Kayla almost didn't make it. Luckily her suicide attempt failed and she found ways to build resilience and to keep trying new modalities and treatments culminating in an amputation of her foot. Find out why she calls herself "The Happy Amputee."WARNING: This episode talks about suicide attempts and suicidal ideation.Reach Out: Connect with Nancy- https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Kayla Inman -https://www.instagram.com/thehappyamputee/TEDx speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhOQMW2sMlk Amputee Support Group (serving virtually & Western Colorado) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1107576273319053/ Medical Trauma Support Circle (available on the Hub virtually) - https://www.healingandcptsd.com/Trauma Survivor's Network Support Group (in-person serving Denver, CO areas) - https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/trauma-centers-100/Public Speaking engagements and articles - https://linktr.ee/thehappyamputeeComplex Regional Pain Syndromehttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crps-complex-regional-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20371151Lisfranc Fracture:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/lisfranc-injury

S4 E11- Brooke Deanne - Shattered, Broken & Beautiful- Trauma Survivor, Author, Therapist and Host of the Goddess Rising Podcast- This episode covers several traumas, such as Sexual abuse, Religious abuse, Patriarchal Narcissism Culture and healing modalities and how dark humor has helped her through some of the darkest, awful times in her life. bonus: Post -traumatic gifts like psychic gifts.Reach Out: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with Brooke Deanne: ⁠https://brookedeanne.com/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_brookedeanne⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@brookekekos?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/1AuZG4nD8o/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠

S4 E11- Brooke Deanne - Shattered, Broken & Beautiful- Trauma Survivor, Author, Therapist and Host of the Goddess Rising Podcast- This episode covers several traumas, such as Sexual abuse, Religious abuse, Patriarchal Narcissism Culture and healing modalities and how dark humor has helped her through some of the darkest, awful times in her life. bonus: Post -traumatic gifts like psychic gifts.Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Brooke Deanne: https://brookedeanne.com/https://www.instagram.com/_brookedeanne⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@brookekekos?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/1AuZG4nD8o/?mibextid=wwXIfr

S4 E10- Anna Natan part 2 - Reframing Failure - Anna is an Emergency Nurse and according to her mother, that is a failure. How do you escape the brainwashing of a religious cult mentality, fine your authentic self and reframe failure? We discuss all this and why dark humor is so important to first responders.Trigger Warning: this episode describes emergency room injuries.Reach Out to Nance: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with Anna Natan: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/natanmywatch⁠Learn more about how essential Humor is in Healthcare⁠https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9559119/#Sec10

S4 E10- Anna Natan part 2 - Reframing Failure - Anna is an Emergency Nurse and according to her mother, that is a failure. How do you escape the brainwashing of a religious cult mentality, fine your authentic self and reframe failure? We discuss all this and why dark humor is so important to first responders.Trigger Warning: this episode describes emergency room injuries.Reach Out to Nance: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Anna Natan: https://www.instagram.com/natanmywatchLearn more about how essential Humor is in Healthcarehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9559119/#Sec10

S4 E9 - Anna Natan - Home Schooled- Anna is an Emergency Nurse, Comedian and a dog mom. Sharing her tromedy around growing up home schooled with a very religious mom who trained her to be a wife and then arranged for her to marry a sheep farmer.Connect with Nance: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with Anna: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/natanmywatch⁠Who is the Earl of Earl Grey tea anyway?⁠https://www.artoftea.com/blogs/history-culture/history-of-earl-grey

S4 E9 - Anna Natan - Home Schooled- Anna is an Emergency Nurse, Comedian and a dog mom. Sharing her tromedy around growing up home schooled with a very religious mom who trained her to be a wife and then arranged for her to marry a sheep farmer.Connect with Nance: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Anna: https://www.instagram.com/natanmywatchWho is the Earl of Earl Grey tea anyway?https://www.artoftea.com/blogs/history-culture/history-of-earl-grey

S4 E8 - Brittany Key - The Laughter Returns - Nance shares gratitude for the co-healing journey and asks some followup questions about how it feels after sharing her experience on Tromedy. This playful episode takes place after a hike in the foothills of Boulder with Brittany, Cilla and Lily. Reach Out to Nancy Norton:https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Brittany Key:https://www.instagram.com/bkey113/Are Orchid Flowers edible?https://orchidrepublic.com/blogs/news/are-orchids-ediblehttps://orchidbliss.com/are-orchids-edible/https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/edible-orchids.htm

S4 E 7 - Jenny Chan - Pacific Atrocities Education- over 40 Million Asians died in World War II and it is not taught in schools or documented well in History. Jenny Chan is a historian, author and podcaster who has dedicated over a decade of her life so far to researching and educating about the underrepresented victims of war. Do you want to be a guest on Tromedy or have questions, Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Jenny Chan:https://www.pacificatrocities.org/https://www.instagram.com/pacificatrocitiesedu/https://www.youtube.com/c/pacificfrontuntoldSome Links to books and content mentioned on this episode;Sheldon Harris-https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1308019.Factories_of_DeathKermit Roosevelt Jrhttps://www.harvardmagazine.com/2010/12/kermit-rooseveltJames Bradley-https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6452811-the-imperial-cruise

S4 E6 - Brittany Key - part 4 of Narcissistic Abuse- Freedom! From the depths of hell to the summit. Brittany literally climbs her way out of the crazy-making hell of Narcissistic Abuse. There is a way out.Reach out to us-Nancy Norton; https://www.nancynorton.tv/Brittany Key: https://www.instagram.com/bkey113/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/narcissism-demystified/202403/how-to-heal-from-a-damaging-relationship-with-a-narcissist

S4 E5 - Brittany Key - Part 3 - The Hell of Narcissistic Abuse - The daily struggle of staying alive during the crazy-making sense of powerlessness dealing with the legal abuse and character annihilation phase of narcissistic abuse. Brittany finds a way with the help of friends, family members, stickers and humor. Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Domestic Violence Hotline:https://www.thehotline.org/Takotsubo: Broken-Heart Syndrome - https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-broken-heart-syndromeSuicide Hotline:https://988lifeline.org/Surviving Narcissistic Abuse:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/202504/recognizing-and-healing-from-narcissistic-abuse

S4 E4 - Brittany Key - Narcissistic Abuse Part 2 "Bushwhacked" Going to Jail for crimes she did not commit - adding insult to injury of Narcissistic Abuse. The inhumane and cruel treatment Brittany received in Jail while "presumed innocent" was unacceptable and almost unbearable, yet still we somehow find so much to laugh about and yes, there will be a part 3!Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Resources: The National Domestic Violence Hotlinehttps://www.thehotline.org/the Ultimate Guide to overcoming Narcissistic Abusehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FioXRf_VILM

S4 E3 - Brittany Key - Narcissistic abuse typically involves a pattern of showering you with excessive affection and then attempting to tear down your self-esteem. 4D's of narcissistic abuse, Deny, (Gaslighting) Dismiss, (Dismiss your feelings and concerns) Devalue,(tear down your self-esteem) Discard.(they move on to other supply)May this episode to serve others who are in an abusive relationship help to find a way out and to those who have suffered the hell of Narcissistic abuse know they are not alone and you can one day laugh again.Part 1 in a series with Brittany Key about Narcissistic AbuseFind support and Resources:https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/narcissistic-abuseReach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/

S4 E2 - Christie Buchele - What is Mine to do? - a comedian, comedy mentor, writer, and History Teacher shares examples of history repeating itself and how we can learn and get inspired by folks in the past and present.Nancy grapples with "What is mine to do?" and where to go when the US feels unsafe.Connect with Nance:⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with Christie Buchele⁠https://www.thejokementor.com/⁠Links and resources mentioned on this episode:Sophie Scholl⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Scholl⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128891.Sophie_Scholl_and_the_White_Rose⁠Book mentioned: Ordinary Men⁠https://www.harpercollins.com/products/ordinary-men-christopher-r-browning?variant=32207518924834⁠Uncultured⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59808316-uncultured

S4 E2 - Christie Buchele - What is Mine to Do? - a comedian, comedy mentor, writer, and History Teacher shares examples of history repeating itself and how we can learn and get inspired by folks in the past and present.Nancy grapples with "What is mine to do?" and where to go when the US feels unsafe.Connect with Nance:https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Christie Buchelehttps://www.thejokementor.com/Links and resources mentioned on this episode:Sophie Schollhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Schollhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128891.Sophie_Scholl_and_the_White_RoseBook mentioned: Ordinary Menhttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/ordinary-men-christopher-r-browning?variant=32207518924834Unculturedhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59808316-uncultured

S4 E1 - John Novosad- Vegetarian, Son of a Butcher - John answers the call and helps Nance cope with some current stresses over ICE murdering Renee Good and ongoing injustices and concerns with the current administration. He also shares about grief of losing two fathers and some amazing spirit signs.Reach Out: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with John Novosad: ⁠https://www.johnnovosadcomedy.com/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hippiecomic

S4 E1 - John Novosad- Vegetarian, Son of a Butcher - John answers the call and helps Nance cope with some current stresses over ICE murdering Renee Good and ongoing injustices and concerns with the current administration. He also shares about grief of losing two fathers and some amazing spirit signs.Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with John Novosad: https://www.johnnovosadcomedy.com/https://www.instagram.com/hippiecomic

S3 E39 - Comedian BK Sharad - Insane Brown Posse - which is BK's Instagram handle and just one humorous way he copes with OCD, ADHD, and occasional depression. BK is hilarious and has a refreshingly clear vision for his comedy career that involves a lot of travel and living near the Oregon Coast.This is a wonderful episode to end 2025.The Light is returning!Reach Out:⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Follow us:⁠https://www.instagram.com/nancynorton.tv/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tromedypodcast⁠BK Sharad: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/insanebrownposse⁠resources:⁠https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651⁠OCD:⁠https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/⁠Suicide prevention;⁠https://988lifeline.org/⁠

S3 E39 - Comedian BK Sharad - Insane Brown Posse - which is BK's Instagram handle and just one humorous way he copes with OCD, ADHD, and occasional depression. BK is hilarious and has a refreshingly clear vision for his comedy career that involves a lot of travel and living near the Oregon Coast.This is a wonderful episode to end 2025.The Light is returning!Reach Out:https://www.nancynorton.tv/Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/nancynorton.tv/https://www.instagram.com/tromedypodcastBK Sharad: https://www.instagram.com/insanebrownposseresources:https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651OCD:https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/Suicide prevention;https://988lifeline.org/

S3 E38 - Tobias Livingston's advice - "Don't Be Food"- and other wise words to live by... in this episode we explore surviving off the grid as Tobias, a self-proclaimed "Redneck Tinkerer" has figured out ways to find water, energy and heat and live without paying taxes and occasionally squats on public land.Stay tuned for some how to video links coming soon.Reach Out: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with Tobias Livingston: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tobias1748⁠

S3 E38 - Tobias Livingston's advice - "Don't Be Food"- and other wise words to live by... in this episode we explore surviving off the grid as Tobias, a self-proclaimed "Redneck Tinkerer" has figured out ways to find water, energy and heat and live without paying taxes and occasionally squats on public land.Stay tuned for some how to video links coming soon.Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Tobias Livingston: https://www.instagram.com/tobias1748Learn about the Carousel of Happiness: https://carouselofhappiness.org/

S3 E37 video- Evan Joe - Blissful Ignorance- is what gave Evan Joe the courage to start comedy during the pandemic and create his own standards. Evan shares vulnerably how comedy helped him through the hardest time in his life when he felt lost after the deaths of 2 of his close family members at the same time as breaking up with his girlfriend, on top of an accident with severe physical injuries and all during the pandemic. Was it a spirit sign that guided him to comedy? Many "truth chills" were experienced during this episode.Reach Out:⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/evanjoetv

S3 E37 - Evan Joe - Blissful Ignorance - is what gave Evan Joe the courage to start comedy during the pandemic and create his own standards. Evan shares vulnerably how comedy helped him through the hardest time in his life when he felt lost after the deaths of 2 of his close family members at the same time as breaking up with his girlfriend, on top of an accident with severe physical injuries and all during the pandemic. Was it a spirit sign that guided him to comedy? Many "truth chills" were experienced during this episode.Reach Out:https://www.nancynorton.tv/https://www.instagram.com/evanjoetv

S3 E36 - Nancy Norton - Gratitude is the new Happiness. What are you grateful for? Grateful for you listening. Tell us something funny that happened on Thanksgiving!Reach Out; https://www.nancynorton.tv/https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-happiness-research/

S3 E35 Gena Ozols - Health, Rights and Justice are the 3 main passions that called Gena to activism as a campaign leader and self-proclaimed policy nerd. Gena will be running for Colorado Representative in House District 3 and her campaign kicks off in under 2 months. She drops in to Tromedy and shares how some of her stresses and traumas in childhood instilled a desire to secure body autonomy for all. As someone who has had to work hard for everything she has, she wants to represent workers and folks who may not be able to work due to physical or mental health issues.Listen in and find empowerment from someone who has overcome adversity and learn ways to get involved to make a difference in your local and State laws.Recorded in Boulder, CO Nov. 12, 2025Reach out: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with Gena Ozols: ⁠https://www.ozolsforhd3.com/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/genaozolsforco/

S3 E35 Gena Ozols - Health, Rights and Justice are the 3 main passions that called Gena to activism as a campaign leader and self-proclaimed policy nerd. Gena will be running for Colorado Representative in House District 3 and her campaign kicks off in under 2 months. She drops in to Tromedy and shares how some of her stresses and traumas in childhood instilled a desire to secure body autonomy for all. As someone who has had to work hard for everything she has, she wants to represent workers and folks who may not be able to work due to physical or mental health issues.Listen in and find empowerment from someone who has overcome adversity and learn ways to get involved to make a difference in your local and State laws.Recorded in Boulder, CO Nov. 12, 2025Reach out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Gena Ozols: https://www.ozolsforhd3.com/https://www.instagram.com/genaozolsforco/

S3 E34V - Jeremy Cash - Comedy Saved Me - and gave me a Reason to Care - and a reason to get sober. Jeremy is a brilliant one-liner comedian who shares how finding comedy changed him and helped him break the cycle of addictions.Reach Out; ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with Jeremy Cash: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeremycashcomedy/⁠Books Mentioned:The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire- Deepak Chopra⁠https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/27410/the-spontaneous-fulfillment-of-desire-by-deepak-chopra/⁠Be Here Now - Ram Dass⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41580312-be-here-now⁠

S3 E34 - Jeremy Cash - Comedy Saved Me and gave me a Reason to Care - and a reason to get sober. Jeremy is a brilliant one-liner comedian who shares how finding comedy changed him and helped him break the cycle of addictions.Reach Out; https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Jeremy Cash: https://www.instagram.com/jeremycashcomedy/Books Mentioned:The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire- Deepak Choprahttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/27410/the-spontaneous-fulfillment-of-desire-by-deepak-chopra/Be Here Now - Ram Dasshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41580312-be-here-now

S3 E33V - Stephanie McHugh - Crazy Cake is a special treat to share and beautiful family tradition in Stephanie's family. Tell your loved ones what they mean to you and enjoy the present moment because we never know when it is our time or the last time we may see someone.Reach out to Nancy to find out about shows, message about being a guest or get CryBaby-Badass merch: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Reach out to Stephanie: ⁠https://www.stephaniemchugh.com/⁠Common Good Forum in Boulder Nov. 8, 2025: ⁠https://www.pinestreetchurch.

S3 E33 - Stephanie McHugh - Crazy Cake is a special treat to share and beautiful family tradition in Stephanie's family. Tell your loved ones what they mean to you and enjoy the present moment because we never know when it is our time or the last time we may see someone.Reach out to Nancy to find out about shows, message about being a guest or get CryBaby-Badass merch: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Reach out to Stephanie: https://www.stephaniemchugh.com/Common Good Forum in Boulder Nov. 8, 2025: https://www.pinestreetchurch.net/common-good-forum-2025.html

S3 E32 - Matt MacLean - Quiet the Inner Critic. Matt is a mechanical engineer and comedian who is exploring van life. He shares openly about struggles with the death of the ego ideal, being tormented by an inner critic, panic attacks, inner family system therapy, past life regressions, healing discoveries, restoring creative flow and so many psychedelic insights. Recorded in Boulder, CO October 17, 2025Reach out: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with Matt MacLean:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/goodonematty/⁠Books and resources mentioned: reincarnation/past life regressions⁠https://www.newtoninstitute.org/publication/journey-of-the-souls/⁠⁠https://www.brianweiss.com/⁠Internal Family Systems:⁠https://ifs-institute.com/nobadparts⁠CryBaby-BadAss-Luminary Merch: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/merch⁠

S3 E32 - Matt MacLean - Quiet the Inner Critic. Matt is a mechanical engineer and comedian who is exploring van life. He shares openly about struggles with the death of the ego ideal, being tormented by an inner critic, panic attacks, inner family system therapy, past life regressions, healing discoveries, restoring creative flow and so many psychedelic insights. Recorded in Boulder, CO October 17, 2025Reach out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Matt MacLean: https://www.instagram.com/goodonematty/Books and resources mentioned: reincarnation/past life regressionshttps://www.newtoninstitute.org/publication/journey-of-the-souls/https://www.brianweiss.com/Internal Family Systems:https://ifs-institute.com/nobadpartsCryBaby-BadAss-Luminary Merch: https://www.nancynorton.tv/merch

S3 E31 - Alison Landoni, Big T Trauma helped with Expressive Art - and Big T trauma helps put other small t traumas in perspective. Alison is walking her talk as she shares how humor helped her during a recent cancer treatment. Reach out: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Connect with Alison Landoni: ⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alison-m-landoni-gloucester-ma/834340⁠Learn about Leukoplakia: ⁠https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/leukoplakia

S3 E31 - Alison Landoni, Big T Trauma helped with Expressive Art - and Big T trauma helps put other small t traumas in perspective. Alison is walking her talk as she shares how humor helped her during a recent cancer treatment. Reach out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Alison Landoni: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alison-m-landoni-gloucester-ma/834340Learn about Leukoplakia: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/leukoplakia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354405ADHD book:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/108593.Driven_to_Distraction

S3 E30 - Mike McCann - Characters Attract Characters - and Mike McCann is a character WITH character, compassion and a ton of creativity. He's been through a lot of traumas and stresses growing up getting beaten in the projects, child abuse by some not quite real nuns, losing friends and family members and finds healing by being of service and being in nature, particularly on a River. he has written books of fast-paced, fascinating and often very funny short stories.Reach out to us to share a story, ask a question, get CryBaby-BadAss shirts and hoodies or see tour dates: ⁠https://www.nancynorton.tv/⁠Follow Mike McCann on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mikemccann5978⁠Links to Books:Give me the Hudson or the Yukon by Mike McCann⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3120088-give-me-the-hudson-or-the-yukon⁠Return to the River by Mike McCann:⁠https://booksrun.com/9780962753015-return-to-the-river⁠Black Elk Speaks - by ⁠John G. Neihardt⁠, ⁠Black Elk⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35476.Black_Elk_Speaks⁠Blink (the power of thinking without thinking) by Malcom Gladwell

S3 E30 - Mike McCann - Characters Attract Characters - and Mike McCann is a character WITH character, compassion and a ton of creativity. He's been through a lot of traumas and stresses growing up getting beaten in the projects, child abuse by some not quite real nuns, losing friends and family members and finds healing by being of service and being in nature, particularly on a River. he has written books of fast-paced, fascinating and often very funny short stories.Reach out to us to share a story, ask a question, get CryBaby-BadAss shirts and hoodies or see tour dates: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Follow Mike McCann on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikemccann5978Links to Books:Give me the Hudson or the Yukon by Mike McCannhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3120088-give-me-the-hudson-or-the-yukonReturn to the River by Mike McCann:https://booksrun.com/9780962753015-return-to-the-riverBlack Elk Speaks - by John G. Neihardt, Black Elkhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35476.Black_Elk_SpeaksBlink (the power of thinking without thinking) by Malcom Gladwellhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40102.BlinkThe Power of Awe by Eagle and Amsterhttps://thepowerofawe.com/book/Living in the Light by Shakti Gawainhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/336734.Living_in_the_Light

S3 E29 - Anthony Bartolo - Comedic Anxiety Relief - Anthony shares about growing-up anxious as the son of undocumented immigrants and going to a very strict Catholic School frozen with fear and anxiety about getting in trouble.. Hear how he finally got free to speak truth to power with the help of the story of Jesus flipping the tables in the temple, the bold comedy of George Carlin and the controversial film The Last Temptation of the Christ by Martin Scorsese. Reach out to Nancy: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Watch Anthony Bartolo's Comedy: https://www.instagram.com/bartolololcomic/Some topics mentioned on this podcast:Are you a Highly Sensitive Person?https://hsperson.com/Learn about Eczema:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9998-eczemaLearn about Immigrant Rights with ICE:https://www.npr.org/2025/09/05/nx-s1-5517998/ice-arrest-rules-explainedForeign Adoption Citizenship Concerns:https://adoptioncouncil.org/article/addressing-adoptee-citizenship-concerns/Listen to more George Carlin:https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialGeorgeCarlin

S3 E28 - Comic Mitch Jones - Hot Pockets Mitch shares his hilarious bit about Hot Pockets and openly shares vulnerable struggles and how being ghosted by a date in College helped put him on his path to being a comedian. Nancy tries a little Tromedy to help Mitch find peace with all the "What ifs" in his life? Connect with Nancy here and find tickets to comedy shows: https://www.nancynorton.tvConnect with Mitch here: https://www.instagram.com/comicmitchjones/Do you struggle with What ifs? https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/ways-to-stop-a-worry-filled-what-if-cycle#managing-anxietyOverwhelmed with regret?https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-regret-5218665Learn about Spondylolisthesis https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10302-spondylolisthesis

S3 E27 - Neill Epperson, MD - The Fantastic Female Brain - Dr. Epperson is a Psychiatrist and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at CU Anschutz Medical Campus and she is one of the scientist researchers presenting at Headstrong Comedy along with Nancy Norton and other comedians and scientists. 4 female Scientist + 4 Female Comedians = 1 fun and empowering night. Highlighting the incredibly helpful breakthroughs gained through medical research about the changes in the female brain through the lifespan, reproductive cycles through menopause and why we need to continue research to improve people's lives. Bold comedians and real-deal scientists join forces to tackle misconceptions about women’s health and fight for the funding it deserves.Find tickets here: https://www.brainfestdenver.com/Reach out to Nancy: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Dr. Neill Epperson https://som.cuanschutz.edu/Profiles/Faculty/Profile/28543Make a donation: https://www.ucdenver.edu/offices/office-of-advancement/homeCall your Representative about issues with 5 Calls app:https://5calls.org/

S3 E26 - Tania Henderson -Fear Screams, Wisdom Whispers - Tania is a Licensed Psychotherapist in the Denver area and specializes in trauma therapy through many modalities including EMDR, Psychedelic Therapy, and embraces a playful approach to parts work and Gestalt Therapy. Listen in to this conversation that may help you along your path to peace and listening to your own inner wisdom. Connect with Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Connect with Tania Henderson: https://sbscounseling.com/Learn about the I/thou relationship:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/authentic-engagement/202208/the-i-thou-relationship-and-unconditional-positive-regardParts work:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/making-the-whole-beautiful/202202/how-parts-work-helps-us-get-to-know-ourselvesGestalt Therapy:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/gestalt-therapy

S3 E25 - Will C - Combat to Comedy - is one of the most inspiring episodes yet. Military trauma on top of childhood trauma on top of healthcare trauma and more! and yet not only does Will refuse to quit, he turned his traumas into insights, gifts and gives back to others who need him. If you're struggling something, take a listen to Will's powerful stories of resilience.Reach out to Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/https://linktr.ee/NancynortonReach out to Will C.https://www.willc.net/https://theveteransofcomedy.com/Watch Will's Dry Bar Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0tNAxwA3mQ&t=20sLearn about Dercum's Diseasehttps://dercums.org/Veterans Crisis Line:https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Jason Louis - Not Quite Bullet Proof. Jason says, "Comedy Saved My Life and Cancer was the absolute best thing that ever happened to me." Jason is a trauma survivor x 7 or more! and he loves to laugh and is willing to be so vulnerable in order to help others. This former Sheriff Deputy and Cancer Survivor openly shares vulnerable experiences from childhood on that led him to want to make a difference by being a Peace Officer and then some of the unfortunate traumatic events that occurred in the line of duty and how he works at getting through PTSD and is wiling to help others and talk with those who may be going through similar traumas.Reach out: Jason Louis https://www.facebook.com/jason.louis.1000Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Support for Law Enforcement:https://www.copline.org/about/who-we-arehttps://bluehelp.org/

S3 E23 - Pam Moore - Forgetting and Remembering - may be the whole purpose of life. Pam Moore is an OT, an intuitive eating coach, comedian and writer. This episode talks about Bells Palsy, parenting, body Image, and the Middle East just to name a few.Reach out to Nancy Nortonhttps://www.nancynorton.tv/Reach out to Pam Moorehttps://www.pam-moore.com/Bells Palsy resource:https://facialrecovery.com/Pam's writing and comedy:https://mamalode.com/story/postpartum/face-value/https://longreads.com/2017/07/25/twelve-ways-of-looking-at-bells-palsy/https://pammoore.substack.com/p/reflections-on-anti-jewish-terrorismhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=588Mi1Thv8MOther resources about topics mentioned;https://breslov.org/breslov-kabbalah-the-shattering-of-the-vessels/

S3 E22- Jeff Koehn - Part 2 - Surrender the Agenda - Sometimes the derailment puts you on the right track... Jeff shares how he got lost on his way as a young spiritual seeker and wound up getting to a much better place. Like the classic Heroes Journey.... in retrospect sometimes you realize your perceived enemy may have actually helped you shed old beliefs and moved you out of your comfort zone so you could fulfill your purpose. Reach out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/Check out Jeff Koehn's Art and standup: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkoehnstandup Learn about the archetypes on the Heroes Journey:https://www.jcf.org/learn/joseph-campbell-heros-journeyWho is the threshold guardian on your Heroe's Journey?Support with Suicidal thoughts: https://988lifeline.org/Checkout the Madison Scouts: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMadisonScouts

S3 E21 - Jeff Koehn - Torture, Frustration and Joy - can lead you to express. Jeff recalls reading that suppression leads to depression and so he expresses in art, music and comedy. Jeff shares some of the struggles with being adopted and dating through a hilarious comedy bit and some of what he's learned about how adoption trauma impacts sense of self and identity.Jeff' Koehn's paintings are in many galleries across the country. You can see by searching "Jeff Koehn Art"Check out Jeff Koehn's art and comedy on his IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkoehnstandup/or on his website: https://jefftheartist.wordpress.comhttps://jefftheartist.wordpress.comResources mentioned:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/501390.The_Primal_WoundReach Out about bookings, being a guest or to find a comedy show: https://www.nancynorton.tv/