HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo

Do you have the right to die? Hilary sits down with Erica Baccus, author of A Promise Kept, to share the intimate and complex story of her husband John's battle with dementia and the decision they made when faced with what she calls the "dementia catch-22." Together, they explore love, autonomy, caregiving, grief, and the ethical gray areas surrounding end-of-life choices. This is not a conversation about right or wrong, it's about understanding, compassion, and having the conversations most of us aren't prepared for… until the end of our lives is staring us in the face. Grab Erica's Book: https://amzn.to/4usBucm (Amazon associate may earn commission) CONNECT WITH ERICA http://ericabaccus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ericabaccus/ https://www.facebook.com/erica.baccus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-baccus-82a60/ JOIN HILARY ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Feeling stuck? You might be closer to flow than you think. In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary sits down with flow and creativity expert Laurie Smith, author of The Flow Habit: Creating Peace, Passion, Purpose, and Everyday Miracles, to explore how everyday moments of joy, curiosity, and presence can become powerful catalysts for transformation. Together, they unpack the truth about flow, not as something you chase, but something you remember. Because here's the shift: You don't need to learn flow… you need to reconnect with it. In this conversation, you'll discover: Why we're all naturally wired for flow How "spark moments" are actually invitations into alignment The role of intrinsic motivation and autonomy in well-being How small, intentional steps can rewire your brain for joy Laurie's FEEL framework: Focus, Engage, Equalize, Listen & Let Go The connection between flow, nervous system regulation, and emotional resilience Hilary also weaves in her HUG it Out Method, highlighting how humor, understanding, and gratitude create space for healing without the pressure to "fix" ourselves.   Grab Laurie's Book: The Flow Habit https://amzn.to/4cb1RvQ (Amazon associate may earn commission) CONNECT WITH LAURIE https://www.lauriesmith.com https://www.Instagram.com/LaurieSmith_inspired https://m.youtube.com/@lauriesmith_inspired https://www.facebook.com/LSInspired https://substack.com/@flowhabit https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriesmith-inspired/ JOIN HILARY ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

What happens when a child is handed a trash bag instead of a sense of belonging? And what if that child grows up to change the system that failed him? In this powerful and special Podcasthon episode of HIListically Speaking, host Hilary Russo sits down with Rob Scheer, founder of Comfort Cases, to talk about trauma, resilience, and what it really means to restore dignity to children in foster care. From homelessness and heartbreak to building a global movement that has helped over 300,000 kids, Rob's story is the definition of turning pain into purpose. But this conversation is bigger than foster care. It's about empathy, community, remembering that we all have a role to play to walk each other home.   Learn more about Rob, Comfort Cases and How You Can Help Change Lives comfortcases.org Follow on social media at @comfortcases JOIN HILARY ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET THE PODCAST NEWSLETTER TO STAY IN THE KNOW! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣   DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What if stress isn't the enemy… but the signal? In this episode, host Hilary Russo sits down with Brett Cotter, founder of Stress Is Gone, to explore what it really means to release emotional pain instead of powering through it. We talk about nervous system exhaustion, the layers underneath jealousy and fear, supporting veterans and first responders, and the often-overlooked impact of secondary trauma on helpers and healers. This conversation on HIListically Speaking is about safety, self-regulation, and remembering you were never broken to begin with. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the noise of the world, or your own inner critic, this one will feel like a reset. Connect with Brett Use code HILARY for 10% Off March Women's retreat or any Stress is Gone offerings https://smpl.ro/al/GRTdFzqAkJkTaD7eKVMmZrcJ/57111-Hilary CONNECT WITH BRETT https://www.stressisgone.com/ (Code: HEALING for 50% off discount session) https://www.instagram.com/stressisgone/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/stressisgone https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-cotter-6513693/ https://www.StressIsGone.com https://www.StressIsGone.org JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What if the simplest way to shift your life… started with a pen and a blank page? In this expansive and joy-filled conversation, Hilary sits down with internationally respected intuitive, author, and artist Colette Baron-Reid to explore how intentional art can rewire the brain, regulate the nervous system, and open us to synchronicity in ways vision boards alone can't. From celebrating 40 years of sobriety to rediscovering line art during the pandemic, Colette shares how doodling became more than self-expression, it became a portal to resilience, surrender, and conscious co-creation. Together, they unpack the difference between instinct and intuition, why manifestation isn't about control, and how creating from a state of "stupefied gratitude" helps us rehearse possibility instead of fear. You'll hear the powerful story behind her book "The Art of Manifesting" and why leaving space for the unexpected, what she calls the "zone of synchronicity," may be the missing link in calling in what you truly desire. If you've been craving a way to feel grounded, inspired, and creatively alive in uncertain times, this conversation will remind you that art isn't a luxury, it's human technology for hope. CONNECT WITH COLETTE https://www.colettebaronreid.com/ https://www.facebook.com/colettebaronreid/https://www.instagram.com/colettebaron_reid/ https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteBaronReid/ Get a free card reading from Colette! https://www.colettebaronreid.com/resources/pick-a-card/ Grab Colette's book The Art of Manifesting here https://amzn.to/4kYcBlD (Amazon associate may earn commission) JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

What happens when you've spent years camouflaging your identity for someone else's career and suddenly it's time to reappear? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary sits down with Heather Sweeney, author of Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage, for a raw and honest conversation about life after military marriage, divorce, and rediscovering who you really are. Both women are former military spouses who've navigated reintegration and rebuilding purpose.  They talk about identity loss, resilience, single parenting, career rediscovery, and the unexpected strength military life leaves behind. If you've ever felt invisible in someone else's story, this episode is for you ORDER HER NEW BOOK: Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage https://amzn.to/49YlPZJ(Amazon) ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH HEATHER https://www.instagram.com/writersweeney https://heathersweeney.substack.com/https://www.facebook.com/heathersweeneywriter/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sweeney-5a15115b/ https://bsky.app/profile/heathersweeney.bsky.social   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

January has earned a difficult nickname in legal and mental health circles: Divorce Month. But what's really happening when the holidays end, and so many women begin questioning their marriages? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo is joined by Oona Metz, therapist of 30 years and author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women. Together, they unpack why couples often hold on through the holidays, how chronic stress shows up in the body, and why divorce is not a failure, but a loss that deserves care, grief, and support. Oona shares her own divorce journey, her groundbreaking model of divorce grief, and why community, humor, and agency are essential for healing. This conversation is for women on the edge of a decision, in the middle of separation, or supporting someone through it, and for anyone ready to release shame and redefine what it means to choose themselves. ORDER OONA'S BOOK: Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Womenhttps://amzn.to/49j9lwO (Amazon)⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH OONA https://www.oonametz.com https://www.instagram.com/oonametz https://www.linkedin.com/in/oona-metz-licsw-cgp-6a14a41b/ https://www.facebook.com/womennavigatingdivorce/   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND SENT TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What if simply *looking* at art could help regulate your nervous system, calm your mind, and restore emotional balance? In this deeply moving episode of HIListically Speaking, host Hilary Russo sits down with LeeAnn Heltzel, multidimensional artist, conscious explorer, and creator of MetaArt; frequency-infused abstract artwork designed as portals for ocular (eyes-open) meditation. They discuss the art form, the benefits, and the connection to Millions Meditating Alliance, the UN's World Meditation Day, and how you can join them for the healing.   MEDITATE WITH THE MILLIONS MEDITATING ALLIANCE (World Meditating Day - Dec 21) https://millionsmeditatingnow.com/   REGISTER & JOIN HILARY FOR THE UN WORLD MEDITATION DAY HAVENING HAPPY HOUR https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TH-dsgnrThKwm-kol4CjHQ   CONNECT WITH LEEANN https://www.leeannheltzel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Leeannheltzel https://www.tiktok.com/@meta.artist   Use the code HUGITOUT20 for 20% off any MetaArt reproduction or commission. https://www.leeannheltzel.com/store   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Meditation is more than just sitting in silence. It offers a powerful means to cultivate peace, unity, and compassion. The world is at a tipping point. So imagine what would happen if we came together on one day for a global pause for peace, presence, and possibility. On this special episode of the HIListically Speaking Podcast, Hilary welcomes  Millions Meditating Alliance co-founder Lauren L'Amour to share more about the United Nations World Meditating Day on December 21. Hilary will be emceeing the Millions Meditating Alliance portion of the global event with a special Havening Happy Hour to end the live-stream.  During this conversation, Lauren talks about the power of meditating and even invites you to take part in a short positive intelligence  (PQ) experience that will leave you more connected, calm and regulated.  This episode will raise your vibration and prepare you for the global event that reminds us we are stronger in stillness…together.   MEDITATE WITH THE MILLIONS MEDITATING ALLIANCE (World Meditating Day - Dec 21) https://millionsmeditatingnow.com/   REGISTER & JOIN HILARY FOR THE UN WORLD MEDITATION DAY HAVENING HAPPY HOUR https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TH-dsgnrThKwm-kol4CjHQ   CONNECT WITH LAUREN https://www.LifeVisionary.com https://www.instagram.com/coachlaurenlamour/ https://www.facebook.com/LifeVisionaryLIfeCoaching/   RAISE YOUR VOICE & SHARE A MESSAGE WITH HILARY https://www.speakpipe.com/hilisticallyspeaking   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Ever wonder why you keep attracting the same kind of relationships that leave you feeling unseen or unsafe? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, licensed psychotherapist and bestselling author Jessica Baum reveals how understanding your attachment style is the key to breaking those old patterns. We talk about her new book SAFE and how to build more secure relationships—starting with yourself. Tune in and learn how one healthy connection can change your nervous system and your life.   ORDER HER NEW BOOK: Safe: An Attachment-Informed Guide to Building More Secure Relationships https://www.amazon.com/shop/hilaryrusso/list/2R3QUPLV8QVLV?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_JJ3JZ74725MM85AZD86B (Amazon) ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH JESSICA https://www.beselffull.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jessicabaumlmhc/ https://www.facebook.com/@beselffull https://www.youtube.com/@jessicabaumlmhc   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Ever felt like life's unexpected turns were trying to tell you something? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, filmmaker-turned-author Kimberly Warner returns to share her deeply personal journey behind her acclaimed memoir, Unfixed that's touching hearts around the world.  After being diagnosed with a vestibular disorder (non-motion triggered oscillatory vertigo), Kimberly's life literally began to spin. But through stillness, storytelling, and self-compassion, she discovered an entirely new way of seeing the world, one rooted in healing, surrender, and self-awareness. Together, we explore: The connection between trauma, the nervous system, and chronic illness How early exposure to self-help and meditation shaped Kimberly's healing path What happens when a DNA test rewrites your family story The transformative power of community through Substack And how "being unfixed" can become your greatest freedom PREORDER HER BOOK BOOK Unfixed: A Memoir of Family, Mystery, and the Currents That Carry You Home https://amzn.to/4n1R2Qb  (Amazon) ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY https://www.unfixedmedia.com https://unfixed.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/unfixed_media https://www.instagram.com/kimberly__warner https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-warner-66589019a/   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What happens when your safe place becomes a battlefield for your beliefs, your body and your cultural identity?  In this truth-telling episode, author and Stamford University interpersonal dynamics educator Chanchal Gang shares her escape from spiritual and sexual abuse and what she did to reclaim her voice and set boundaries. Chanchal shares how she broke free from cultural and familial expectations and shifted to a life of healing with tools of transformation that include yoga, ancestral healing, and radical empathy. With raw honesty and fierce compassion, we explore the challenges women, especially women of color, face everyday. This powerful conversation is a survival guide for trauma recovery, boundary setting, cultural identity, and reclaiming your story.   GRAB CHANCHAL'S BOOK Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths They Bury https://amzn.to/47fDpZ6  (Amazon) REDEFINE LEADERSHIP QUIZ https://chanchalgarg.com/quiz/   RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣   ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH CHANCHAL https://chanchalgarg.com/   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

It's OK to start over. In fact, it's encouraged. In this empowering episode, Cameo Elyse Braun, entrepreneur, musician, former professional bodybuilder, and author of The Reset Button, shares her remarkable journey of hitting reset on her life. From embracing sobriety to navigating motherhood, therapy, and major life transitions, Cameo reveals how she found balance, authenticity, and the courage to prioritize what truly matters. Her story offers raw insight into self-worth, intentional living, and holistic healing, with practical tools to inspire your own transformation.   GRAB CAMEO'S BOOK The Reset Button: Reflect, Reset, and Reinvent Your Life https://amzn.to/3IyHsGx  (Amazon) ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH CAMEO https://www.cameoelysebraun.com https://www.facebook.com/cameoelysebraun1 https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun https://www.youtube.com/@cameoelysebraun     JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ BECOME CERTIFIED IN HAVENING TECHNIQUES (TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣) https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What happens when a life rooted in faith and tradition collides with family scandal? In this powerful episode, renowned author and therapist Rachel Krentzman opens up about her father's arrest, an Orthodox rabbi once respected in the community, and the emotional turmoil that followed. Through her new memoir, As Is, Rachel shares her journey of healing generational trauma with the help of yoga, somatic therapy, and writing. We explore the courage it takes to tell the truth, the weight of vulnerability, and the profound growth that comes from embracing life's imperfections. This conversation is for anyone seeking resilience, authenticity, and hope in the face of life's deepest challenges.   GRAB RACHEL'S BOOK As Is: A Memoir on Healing The Past Through Yoga https://amzn.to/4gDZx2x  (Amazon) CONNECT WITH RACHEL https://www.rachelkrentzman.com https://www.facebook.com/rachel.krentzman https://www.instagram.com/rachelkrentzman/  https://www.youtube.com/@happybackyoga https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-krentzman/      JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

What happens when the dream of motherhood doesn't come true? After seven years of fertility treatments that ended without a child, Lana Manikowski found herself facing grief, isolation, and the painful question: So now what?  Instead of following a path that didn't feel right, like donor eggs or adoption, Lana built the support system she longed for but couldn't find at her clinic. Today, she's an infertility advocate and the author of So Now What?, a powerful roadmap for women navigating life without the children they dreamed of. In this conversation with Hilary Russo on HIListically Speaking, Lana opens up about: The hidden grief and self-judgment that often follow infertility. Why "childless not by choice" doesn't mean hopeless. Practical ways to reclaim your identity and build a fulfilling future. How to shift from isolation to empowerment with community and coaching. Whether you're navigating infertility yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers compassion, tools, and hope for thriving beyond motherhood. Ep 121: Childless by Choice https://pod.link/hilisticallyspeaking/episode/YTU2NDliYzQtNThhMS00MmU2LTg5YzUtZjA0NDJjOTBjYTc3 Episode 124: Voices of the Childless and Childfree https://pod.link/hilisticallyspeaking/episode/NmYyMGExODQtMDEyZC00YzkxLTliOWQtOTdjZTBmZTQ5YTNj   GET LANA'S BOOK So Now What? Create a Life You Love Without the Children You Always Dreamed Ofhttps://amzn.to/4n9dvvL (Amazon) RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH LANA MANIKOWSKI   The Top 27 Things People Say When You Are Childless (...and How to Respond) https://lana-manikowski.myflodesk.com/thingspeoplesay (Free Resource Guide) https://lanamanikowski.com https://www.instagram.com/lana.manikowski/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lana-manikowski-7982a8/ https://www.youtube.com/@lana.manikowski  DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

As we launch Season Six of HIListically Speaking, Host Hilary Russo shares how intentional reflection and quiet moments can unlock creativity, clarity, and personal growth. Alongside fresh insights, the new "Where Are They Now?" series revisits past guests, from bestselling authors to everyday changemakers, while diving deeper into the HUG It Out Method®, the expanding Book Nook, and stories rooted in neuroscience, storytelling, and holistic wellness. Tune in to fuel your best work through mindfulness, resilience, and the power of pause.⁣ ⁣ CHECK OUT THE NEW BOOK NOOK LIBRARY! ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/booknook⁣ ⁣ SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: The Brain Candy Blueprint.⁣ https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso⁣ ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ ⁣ EXPLORE A HAVENING HAPPY HOUR!⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ ⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Celebrate 5 years of HIListically Speaking® with host Hilary Russo as she reflects on the transformative journey of nearly 200 episodes, each one a master class in healing, personal growth, and mental wellness. In this milestone episode, Hilary unveils The HIListically Speaking® Book Nook, a curated collection of books by the inspiring and bestselling authors who have graced the show. Every title is paired with a corresponding episode, giving listeners a deeper way to engage with the stories that move them. Whether you're looking to grow, heal, or simply be inspired, this episode invites you to explore the power of storytelling and the wisdom shared over five unforgettable years. CHECK OUT THE NEW BOOK NOOK LIBRARY! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/booknook   SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ EXPLORE A HAVENING HAPPY HOUR!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣   ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

How addicted are you to your devices and is your brain paying the price? Cognitive neuroscientist and brain performance coach Dr. Trish Leigh joins Hilary Russo on HIListically Speaking to explore how online habits especially pornography and constant screen time rewire the brain.  Based on her book Mind Over Explicit Matter, Dr. Leigh unpacks dopamine dependency, supernormal stimuli, and the link between digital overstimulation and emotional disconnection. From brain mapping and neuroplasticity to practical tools for reducing screen addiction, this episode offers actionable steps to reclaim focus, boost mental health, and build real connection. Whether you're a parent, professional, or just overwhelmed by tech, you'll learn how to befriend your brain in a screen-saturated world. GET DR. LEIGH'S BOOK Mind Over Explicit Matter: Quit Porn and Improve Intimacy through Neurosciencehttps://amzn.to/4lbTK5h (Amazon) RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH DR. TRISH LEIGH https://www.drtrishleigh.com https://www.facebook.com/drtrishleigh/ https://twitter.com/DrTrishLeigh https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-trish-leigh-2742129a/ https://www.instagram.com/drtrishleigh/   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Are we finally ready to talk about mental health and menopause in the same sentence?  Dr. Juliana Hauser joins us for a bold, unfiltered conversation that challenges the stigma surrounding women's mental health, especially during perimenopause and menopause. This episode explores why it's time to move beyond silence and make mental well-being a headline issue. From the intersection of hormones, identity, and emotional health to the mind-body connection and the sexual confidence of living authentically, sensually, and sexually...we're turning a topic often seen as taboo into an open conversation that goes far beyond the bedroom.  Whether you're navigating menopause, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about reclaiming your sensuality and voice, this episode is a permission slip to embrace your truth, without shame. CONNECT WITH DR. JULIANA https://www.dr-juliana.com https://instagram.com/drjulianahauser   INTIMACY & SEXUAL WELLNESS MATTERS. That's why we trust Foria. Use code and explore! https://imp.i168918.net/55LYdn   GRAB THE HAVENING FOR HORMONES AND HOT FLASHES GUIDED VIDEO https://www.hilaryrusso.com/hormones JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

Diet failed again? Don't beat yourself up!  We've all been there. Even author and health coach Connie Bennett has slipped up a few times. During this inspiring, entertaining, and humorous conversation with Hilary, Connie shares her own story of overcoming sugar addiction, what led her down the "carbage" food path, and the techniques she used to pick herself up and heal on a road to healthy habits and clean eating. Discover how to turn those sugary setbacks into rocket fuel for a healthier and more compassionate way of being.   GRAB CONNIE'S NEW BOOK! I Blew My Diet! Now What? https://amzn.to/4dqbxDi CONNECT WITH CONNIE BENNETT https://www.connieb.com instagram.com/conniebennettauthor Facebook.com/conniebennett linkedin.com/in/conniebennett   RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What happens when awareness isn't enough to save lives? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary sits down with Adam Bird. Adam is not only military veteran, he's an entrepreneur, CEO of Heroes Media Group and has a passion for amplifying the voices of Veterans, First Responders, and Community Heroes. We dig into the silent struggles facing our military veterans, from PTSD and suicide to the battle for purpose after service. Together, we expose what's not working and why and call for real, actionable change that goes beyond hashtags and headlines. If you care about veteran mental health, meaningful support, and using your platform for good, this is the conversation that needs to be heard. CONNECT WITH ADAM BIRD https://www.heroesmediagroup.com   RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What if seven simple words could change the way we connect with others on the path to peace? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo sits down with James Twyman, a New York Times Best-Selling Author (The Moses Code), spiritual teacher, and the "Peace Troubadour" to explore how one profound phrase.  "I Don't Know, Maybe, I Love You." Now the title of his latest book, this open-hearted reply sparked a movement towards healing our global village and even the most divided, intimate relationships. From confronting polarization in today's world to embracing curiosity over certainty, James, who is also an Episcopal Priest and founder of the Namaste Village spiritual community in Mexico, shares personal stories, spiritual insights, and his mission to De-Polarize a culture stuck in conflict. Together, we discuss the importance of compassion, the courage to engage with opposing perspectives, and the magic that happens when we prioritize love over being right. Tune in and discover how peace begins with one brave, honest conversation at a time. CONNECT WITH JAMES TWYMAN https://www.de-polarize.com www.instagram.com/jimmyjamestwyman/ www.facebook.com/JamesTwymanAuthor/ GRAB THE LATEST BOOK!⁣I Don't Know Maybe, I Love Youhttps://amzn.to/3RQax16 (Amazon)⁣ ADD TO YOUR LIBRARY The Moses Code (James' #1 NYT Best Seller) https://amzn.to/3Ssl1E0 (Amazon)⁣   RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

What if healing your body image started with connection—not correction? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo and therapist Deb Schachter, co-author of Body Image Inside Out, explore how our early relationships, emotional patterns, and self-talk shape the way we see ourselves. From personal stories to powerful metaphors like the rotary, they unpack how emotions live in the body and how curiosity, compassion, and mindfulness can transform our inner dialogue.⁣ Perfect for anyone navigating body image, trauma-informed healing, or looking to build a healthier relationship with themselves—from the inside out.⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH DEB SCHACHTER⁣ http://bodyimageinsideout.com/⁣ https://www.instagram.com/bodyimageinsideouthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-schachter-363b206/⁣ ⁣ GRAB THE BOOK!⁣ https://amzn.to/3Emh9Bo⁣⁣ RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

It's not often you meet a 96-year-old who is still working hard to make the world a better place. But for Ben Lesser, a Holocaust survivor who lived through the atrocities of the Krakow ghettos and concentration camps, silence is not an option. As Ben puts it, he has a responsibility to share his story "to keep this world from acquiring amnesia."⁣ In this episode, his daughter Gail joins him, because this conversation is not just about the past—it's about the future. This episode doesn't sugarcoat. You'll hear about Ben's experience during the Holocaust and the moment that made him open up and begin sharing his story for the betterment of humanity. How mindset and miracles kept him alive. What sparked him to write a book, start the Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, and encourage the next generation to shout out and choose love—so we never forget.⁣ ⁣ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains extremely sensitive material⁣ ⁣ Connect with Ben, Gail or the Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation⁣ https://www.ZachorFoundation.org⁣ https://www.facebook.com/ZachorFoundationBenLesser⁣ https://www.instagram.com/zachor18⁣ ⁣⁣ Living a Life that Matters: From Nazi Nightmare to American Dream by Ben Lesser⁣ https://amzn.to/3RJgc94⁣ ⁣ As an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn commissions⁣ ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com

What if I took better care of my pet? Would they have lived longer, healthier, or happier?  If you've ever asked yourself that question as one of more than 500 million pet parents around the world, you're not alone. April 1st marks one year since my spicy, 19-year-old cat, Miss Eliza Doolittle crossed the Rainbow Bridge. To honor her, I decided to share what helped her live a long life but also, we explore what I could have done differently. That's where Holistic Veterinarian Dr Marlene Siegel comes in.  A leader in holistic pet care, Dr. Siegel not only shares hardcore facts about what's keeping our pets chronically sick but also provides tips on small changes you can make right now to help them live optimally beyond 20!  Plus, a message from across the Rainbow Bridge that left me speechless. It will make you a believer that our fur babies never leave our side. ⁣ CONNECT WITH DR. MARLENE SIEGEL⁣ https://drmarlenesiegel.com/⁣ ⁣FREE EBOOK⁣6 keys to health and healing pets holistically⁣https://courses.transformingvetmedicine.com/free-ebook-1143⁣ ⁣ WOLFIE'S WISH PET BEREAVEMENT GIFTS Use Code ElizaDolittle at checkout for 10% Off https://wolfieswish.com UPGRADE YOUR PODCAST MIC!  ⁣ I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣  https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK! ⁣ https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Julie Barth turned personal loss and adversity into a mission of hope. After losing her first husband to cancer and surviving an abusive second marriage, she founded Colin James Barth Outreach to support women-led households in crisis. In collaboration with Podcasthon, a global charity podcast event, we spotlight how CJB Outreach provides legal aid, financial support, and resources for women navigating divorce, custody battles, and financial abuse. Julie shares her story of resilience, the struggles of single motherhood, and how women can reclaim their power with the right support. You are not alone—help is here. ⁣ ⁣ To support CJB Outreach or if you need help⁣ https://www.cjboutreach.org ⁣ Connect with Julie⁣ https://www.juliebarthauthor.net ⁣ Grab her book Notes from a Blackberry⁣ https://amzn.to/4isb4Se (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ As an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn commissions⁣ ⁣ https://www.facebook.com/julie.e.barth https://www.instagram.com/julie_barth_author https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebarthauthor ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK https://hilaryrusso.substack.com ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/

Imagine having more energy, less pain, and no inflammation.  Sounds too good to be true but Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that's been helping people live optimally for thousands of years. The trouble is not everyone understands the principles and benefits. Until now. On this episode of HIListically speaking, Dr. Shivani Gupta, an expert in integrating Eastern and Western medicine not only shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic illness through Ayurvedic principles, but she highlights turmeric, the golden child of superfoods and how it could be the key to better health. Plus a 7 day challenge to kick inflammation to the curb and detox your mind and body towards vibrant health. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI GUPTA⁣ https://www.facebook.com/TheShivaniGupta⁣ https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta https://www.youtube.com/@dr.shivanigupta⁣ ⁣ 15% Off Your Fusionary Formulas purchases when you use the code: HILARY⁣ https://bit.ly/FusionaryFormulasHilaryDiscount⁣ ⁣ Grab Shivani's Free 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge ⁣ https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014⁣ ⁣ Fusionary Tales Cookbook⁣ https://www.fusionarytales.com/optin1621440086258⁣ ⁣ Upgrade Your Podcast Mic - I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associates I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/

It was a recipe for disaster. In 2023, Stacey Grant was rushed to the hospital with a MRSA infection. It was in her bloodstream, in her lungs, and most likely around her heart. To say she dodged a bullet is an understatement. Because many do not. Cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined and yet only 44% of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat. On this episode of the HIListically Speaking Podcast, we're changing that for you and your heart.   CONNECT WITH STACEY http://www.mainlinevideostudio.com https://www.instagram.com/staceymgrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceygrant/ SUPPORT STACEY AS AN AHA WOMEN OF IMPACT https://bit.ly/4hUZS0o ⁣ Need a Podcast Mic - I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣   ⁣As an Amazon Associates I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training   ⁣GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/

It's that time of year again. New Year's resolutions go down the drain and that can impact your mental and physical health. Or maybe, you're just getting started on your fitness journey and don't know where to begin.  No matter where you are on the road to wellness, we're about to nip all that negativity in the bud with celebrity trainer and group fitness instructor Cheri Paige Fogleman. Cheri encourages you to consider two words that make a real impact.  "Aim Low"  is the formula for a marathon mentality and the small steps to success. Why creating judgment-free fitness spaces is essential for self-care, community, and the mind-body connection.  Plus, the importance of trauma-informed care and how it helped her on her own healing journey with IVF and supporting her own clients. Get ready to Aim Low and reach new heights.⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH CHERI PAIGE FOGLEMAN⁣ https://www.BodyByCheri.com⁣ https://www.instagram.com/BodyByCheri⁣ https://www.facebook.com/cheri.fogleman ⁣ BOOKS MENTIONED DURING THIS CONVERSATION⁣ Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski PhD, Amelia Nagoski DMA https://amzn.to/3CM3B1f (Amazon) ⁣ ⁣ Need a Podcast Mic - I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ As an Amazon Associates I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/

Planning any event can be stressful! But a wedding is next level!  On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary brings on her best friend for over 40 years to answer your questions. But this isn't just any BFF, Jenny Orsini happens to be a celebrity wedding and event planner with over 25 years in the business and she's heard everything!  If you're ready to say "yes" to the dress and "no" to the stress, this episode is a must to be a mindful bride. Find out how to reduce wedding overwhelm and stay present every step of the way.  Plus, there's a sweet giveaway to keep you calm in the chaos. Ready to say "I Do" to a mindful you? Press play now!⁣ ⁣ Enter the "Love is On the Air" Giveaway on Instagram⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH JENNY ORSINI⁣ https://www.jennyorsinievents.com/⁣ https://www.instagram.com/jennyorsini/⁣ https://www.facebook.com/jennyorsinievents⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ ⁣JOIN HILARY FOR HER MONTHLY HAVENING HAPPY HOURS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ ⁣CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.facebook.com/HIListicallySpeaking/⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso/⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/⁣

Unlock the secrets to nurturing the most important relationship in your life—the one with yourself. In this week's episode. Hilary promises to equip you with 11 actionable strategies for cultivating self-love and kindness throughout February and beyond. And make sure you stay tuned in to the end. Hilary guides you through a short, neuroscience-based experience called Havening Techniques that rapidly rewires the brain so you can stress less and regulate those emotions in a flash. Get comfy and prepare to HUG it Out with yourself and practice the ultimate self-care through self-love.   ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ JOIN HILARY FOR HER MONTHLY HAVENING HAPPY HOURS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ GRAB THE FIVE DAY HUG IT OUT CHALLENGE! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/5daychallenge EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣Looking for the Perfect Podcast Mic? I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associates I earn from qualifying purchases MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/⁣

Let's face it. You've got a lot on your plate. Stress is a part of life. But how you manage it could be the saving grace on how you live well. In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary reunites with former QVC host and holistic health coach Kerstin Lindquist. Kerstin opens up about her own challenges including infertility, menopause, adoption, career changes, and even family caregiving. She shares how she learned to surrender her stress and find her rest by owning her fears, trusting her faith through science.  If you're looking for a mindset shift that sticks, this conversation is for you. ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH KERSTIN LINDQUIST⁣ www.kerstin-lindquist.com⁣ https://www.tiktok.com/@kerstin.lindquist?lang=en⁣ https://www.facebook.com/kerstinlindquistauthor/⁣ https://www.youtube.com/@Kerstin.lindquist/featured⁣ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569864331150⁣ https://www.instagram.com/kerstin.lindquist⁣ www.linkedin.com/in/kerstin-lindquist-strest⁣ ⁣ ⁣ EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ JOIN HILARY FOR HER MONTHLY HAVENING HAPPY HOURS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ TRY A SAMPLE CLASS AT IIN & GRAB A DEEP DISCOUNT ON COURSES https://sldr.page.link/HAKmK CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/⁣

He spent most of his career putting people to sleep. Now, he's waking them up. Dr. Robin Youngson was a successful anesthesiologist who bravely stepped away from the security of traditional medicine to embrace the uncharted territory of holistic healing. Even with financial uncertainties and skepticism from his peers present he remained fueled by his passion for compassionate care. His exploration of Havening Techniques highlights the incredible potential of self-healing and redefines what it means to truly care for others and be a servant to their stories.⁣ ⁣ BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE⁣ The Science of Miracles by Dr Robin Youngson⁣ https://amzn.to/40rMkly ⁣ Time to Care: How to Love Your Patients and Your Job⁣ By Dr. Robin Youngson⁣ https://amzn.to/4g5poOX⁣ ⁣ Fifteen Minutes to Freedom: The Power and Promise of Havening Techniques ⁣ by Harry Pickens⁣ https://amzn.to/42jdAFp⁣ ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH DR ROBIN YOUNGSON⁣ https://robinyoungson.com⁣ https://www.youtube.com/user/DrRobinYoungson⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinyoungson/⁣ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027866423673⁣ ⁣ EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ WORK WITH HILARY ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/⁣

When it comes to holistic health coaching, Andrea Beaman is a trailblazer!  Named one of the top 100 Most Influential Health and Fitness Experts and sparked by her mother's battle with breast cancer, Andrea discovered the life-changing potential of a macrobiotic diet and holistic living. And when her own health took a turn with thyroid disease, her health advocacy and holistic way of healing leveled up.  On this episode of HIListically Speaking Podcast, Andrea highlights the crucial role of health coaches and is an inspiration to many...including yours truly. She offers profound insights into the power of dietary choices, self-advocacy, and the importance of embracing life stages like menopause with self-love and positivity.  And when it comes to medicine, she encourages you to step into nature and heal. ⁣ ⁣ GRAB ANDREA'S FREE EBOOK: ⁣ Understanding how to use food and herbs as medicine ⁣https://www.andreabeaman.com/fam⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH ANDREA BEAMAN⁣ https://www.instagram.com/andreabeaman/⁣https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabeaman/⁣https://www.pinterest.com/andreabeaman/⁣https://www.facebook.com/AndreaBeaman1/⁣ ⁣ EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ WORK WITH HILARY ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/⁣

Over 50 million individuals are trapped in human trafficking globally, with 25% being children. How can you ensure your child is safe? Erin Williamson of Love146, an organization devoted to ending human trafficking and labor exploitation, shares her personal journey from Kenya to the United States, debunking myths that trafficking only affects women and girls, and emphasizes the need for inclusive education to protect all children. From holistic support and survivor care for victims and their families to the importance of community vigilance and digital safety, host Hilary Russo asks Erin the tough questions to keep your family safe and aware. ⁣ ⁣ HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE⁣ 888-373-7888⁣⁣ CONNECT WITH ERIN WILLIAMSON AND LOVE146⁣ https://love146.org/caregivers/https://www.instagram.com/love146⁣ https://www.facebook.com/love146.org/⁣https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-williamson-5b88b58b⁣ ⁣ EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ WORK WITH HILARY ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/⁣

What if movement could be the key to unlocking joy, releasing repressed emotions, and embracing your most authentic self? On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary sits down with embodiment and expressive arts pioneer Toni Bergins to explore the transformative power of dance and her new book that is like a pocket companion to freedom. Toni shares how music, movement, and storytelling can help us break free from societal conditioning, reframe life's challenges, and reconnect to our perfectly imperfect selves. Get ready to liberate and celebrate the courage it takes to heal and finally, without hesitation…"eat the cookie".  GRAB TONI'S BOOK Embody: Feel, Heal, and Transform Your Life Through Movementhttps://amzn.to/3Den2PV (Amazon affiliate) CONNECT WITH TONI BERGINS https://www.journeydance.comhttps://www.facebook.com/toni.bergins https://www.facebook.com/ToniBerginsJourneyDance https://www.instagram.com/tonibergins https://www.instagram.com/journeydanceofficial/   ⁣EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES, TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣.  https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy ⁣ WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/

Turning your pain into your passion, purpose and even profession is possible. ⁣Just ask mental health graduate student and intern Emily Barbosa. Court-mandated therapy as a teenager sparked her interest in psychology and sociology. That lead Emily to pursue a career dedicated to helping others understand their own traumas to triumphs.  If going into the field of therapy and mental health interests you, this inspiring conversation will have you exploring the field in new ways. Emily shares the importance of empathy and education in mental health careers. She opens up to Hilary about her work-life balance ritual as both a student and counseling professional. Plus practical advice from fresh eyes on how to be kind to your mind.⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH EMILY BARBOSA⁣ https://www.sunshinecitycounseling.com/emily-barbosa⁣ https://www.instagram.com/therapy.with.emily_/⁣ https://www.facebook.com/sunshinecitycounseling⁣ ⁣ EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES, TRAININGS, AND WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ ⁣GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ WORK WITH HILARY ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/

If you're fed up with mindless consumerism during the holidays, this episode is for you. Host Hilary Russo shares the art of intentional and holistic gift-giving to transform your holidays and your life. Discover how to balance the festive rush with meaningful presents that nurture the body, mind, and spirit. With her carefully curated Holistic Holiday Guide, Hilary offers products and services designed to inspire optimal living and emotional enrichment. Whether you're looking to support someone in grief, enhance your well-being, or add a spark to your relationships, this guide provides thoughtful solutions to HUG it Out in your everyday.   GRAB THE HOLISTIC HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE https://www.hilaryrusso.com/holisticholidayguide ⁣⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ WORK WITH HILARY ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/

What if reigniting passion in your relationship wasn't just possible but downright transformational? Intimacy expert Susan Bratton spills the secrets of rekindling romance at any age and rediscovering connection with practical tips and tools that will add fire and desire to your love life. Whether you're looking to deepen your connection or simply spice things up, this conversation is your permission slip to embrace The Big O, learn about real lovemaking, and explore the health benefits of intimacy like never before.  ⁣Get ready to start livin' libido loca!  CONNECT WITH SUSAN BRATTON⁣ http://susanbratton.com/⁣ ⁣ USE HILARY'S DISCOUNT CODE FOR FORIA PRODUCTS⁣ https://www.foriawellness.com/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=77⁣ ⁣ ⁣GET SUSAN'S BOOK⁣ https://dirtytalkbook.com/⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ WORK WITH HILARY ⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/

Can heartbreak lead to happiness? Breakups to breakthroughs? Renowned divorce coach and author Sara Davison says, "Yes they can!" Actually, Sara's mantra is "Screw You! Watch This!" It's a reminder to all those who have been through divorce, betrayals, and severed relationships that you can turn your devastating ends into powerful catalysts for personal growth and empowerment. From narcissism to parental alienation, Sara not only shares her personal divorce journey but also the impact uncoupling can have on the family when you lack the right tools and support to heal, grow, and uncover your hidden strengths. ⁣ CONNECT WITH SARA DAVISON https://www.saradavison.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Saradavisondivorcecoach https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoach   ⁣GET SARA'S BOOKS ⁣ "Uncoupling: How to Survive & Thrive After Breakup & Divorce" https://amzn.to/4fMmgI8 (Amazon) "Split: Breakup to Breakthrough in 30 Days or Less" https://amzn.to/3YL1PEl (Amazon)   GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ WORK WITH HILARY ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/

Chart-topping songwriter Dana Parish's life took an unexpected turn after a tick bite led to Lyme disease and heart failure. Faced with misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment, Dana's story transforms from a personal struggle to a rallying cry for those dismissed by traditional medicine. During this episode, Dana sheds light on the systemic issues surrounding chronic illnesses, toxic mold, and the critical role of integrative and functional medicine. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH DANA PARISH⁣ https://www.X.com/Danaparish⁣ https://www.instagram.com/TheDanaParish⁣ ⁣ ⁣GET DANA'S BOOK ⁣ Chronic: The Hidden Cause of the Autoimmune Pandemic and How to Get Healthy ⁣ https://amzn.to/4ejLpsz (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ WORK WITH HILARY ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/

It's estimated that close to 60 million people in the United States are family caregivers, providing unpaid care to loved ones with health issues or disabilities. This number continues to rise. Family caregivers often face challenges balancing their own lives and major health problems of their own due to caregiving responsibilities. This makes their role increasingly critical yet often under-supported. As a lifelong family caregiver, Life Coach, Best-selling Author Deborah Greenhut offers advice on what it takes to be a rational caregiver. From non-negotiables to resources every family needs, this conversation is a must to let your mind meet your heart so you don't lose track of your life! CONNECT WITH DEBORAH  ⁣ Grab the survival guide and 52 Nonnegotiables for caregivers⁣ https://www.deborahgreenhut.com ⁣ ⁣ GET DEBORAH'S BOOKS⁣ The Rational Caregiver (Amazon)⁣ https://amzn.to/3YnVqPu⁣ ⁣ The Hoarder's Wife (Amazon) ⁣ https://amzn.to/40qCkL0⁣ ⁣ SUBSCRIBE  BRAIN CANDY NEWSLETTER⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ WORK WITH HILARY ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/⁣

Does time really heal all wounds? The loss of a pet is a painful life experience. But healing comes in many forms including creativity and advocacy. That's Erica Messer's story. Her personal loss of her beloved cat Wolfgang took her on a journey to become a board-certified pet bereavement specialist and creator of Wolfie's Wish, a company that turned her pain into a purposeful mission. On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Erica opens up about how music, art and words of affirmation have helped thousands on their pet loss healing journey. Plus, why she's making the entire pet industry and workplaces see pet bereavement in an entirely different light.⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH ERICA & WOLFIE'S WISH⁣ https://wolfieswish.com/  @wolfies_wish⁣ (Get 10% off Grieving Cards with code: ELIZADOOLITTLE⁣ ⁣ PET BEREAVEMENT LEAVE PETITION⁣ https://www.change.org/p/pet-bereavement-leave-advocacy-petition⁣ ⁣ HILISTICALLY SPEAKING EPISODES MENTIONED: ⁣ Ep 151: Pet Loss: From Grief to Gratitude ⁣ Ep 155 Pet Lover's Stories: Voices of Love ⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ (Scoop on guests, giveaways, events and more)⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ ⁣https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣

It's not every day you hear about a girl from the Bronx turning her apartment into a healing center.  Especially one who served in the Air Force and was part of New York's finest, the NYPD. But after discovering Natalia Maldonado had breast cancer, she turned herself into a holistic wellness warrior and the rest is history. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will have you wanting to dig deep into the dirt and get to the roots of what's holding you back and weighing you down. Get sprouted and ready to find the light in the darkness to holistically heal and grow. ⁣ ⁣ KEY MOMENTS/CHAPTERS⁣ 00:00 Intro⁣ 03:41 Discovering Holistic Healing After Cancer⁣ 13:42 Bronx Tale: Finding light in the darkness⁣ 20:00 Spouting and healing⁣ 21:54: Institute for Integrative Nutrition⁣ 27:00 Fighting cancer with sprouts⁣ 32:05 Being of Service: From Air Force to NYPD⁣ 43:00 Patricia Moreno and the Intensati Legacy⁣ 57:00 Rapid Fire Game⁣ 59:28 Natalia Maldonado's takeaway for you⁣ 1:00:01 Hilary Russo's closing thoughts and info ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH NATALIA ⁣ https://wellnesswarriormethod.com/⁣ https://www.instagram.com/iamwellnesswarrior⁣ ⁣ Grab Natalia's FREE Whole Food 5 Day Whole Food Recipe Reset ⁣ Intro to Sprouting Video Series⁣ ⁣ ⁣ BECOME A HEALTH COACH⁣ Try a Health Coach Training Program sample class from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) ⁣ https://sldr.page.link/4byd⁣ ⁣ Hilary's IIN referral will not only get you an inside peak to IIN for free, but a deep discount if you decide to enroll in any of the programs offered. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ PODCAST EPISODE MENTION: ⁣ Depression to Detoxification with Joyce Rockwood (Episode 6)⁣ ⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ (HIListically Speaking Podcasts, Events, Givewaways and More)⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS⁣ ⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ ⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ ⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ ⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣  

How can doing less help you achieve more? Dr. Zarya Rubin, a Harvard-educated doctor and functional medicine practitioner reveals her expert insights. You'll discover how simple steps can help you transform your hectic life and ease some of the pressure that comes from rigid schedules and fears of falling behind. Uncover the root cause of what could be causing an imbalanced life.  How multitasking is setting you back on productivity more than you know. Why burnout more common in women than men. And what you can finally do to take back control with some simple shifts you can apply right now! Plus, Dr. Zarya shares her own "A-Ha" moment and how becoming a health coach supported her own healing journey from an autoimmune disease. Get the resources she uses everyday and flip the switch to take back your life. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ KEY MOMENTS/CHAPTERS⁣ 00:06 Intro⁣ 04:32 Medical Doctor's Journey⁣ 05:00 The Masquerade: Is it Burnout? ⁣ 12:24  Managing Busy Minds and Tasks⁣ 13:12 Perimenopause & Menopause⁣ 14:00 The Impact of Burnout on Women⁣ 19:22 Navigating Stress and Burnout Boundaries⁣ 28:37 Stress vs Burnout⁣ 35:00 Autoimmune disease: How IIN helped to heal ⁣ 42:24 Embracing Balance and Self-Care⁣ 43:00 Institute for Integrative Nutrition ⁣ 38:23 Rapid Fire Game⁣ 40:00 Dr. Zarya takeaway for you⁣ 42:29 Hilary's closing thoughts and info ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH DR ZARYA and grab her free Burnout to Balance toolkit on her website: https://www.drzarya.com⁣ https://www.instagram.com/drzaryarubin⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzaryarubin⁣ https://www.facebook.com/groups/268114707221770/⁣ ⁣ BECOME A HEALTH COACH⁣ Try a Health Coach Training Program sample class from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) https://sldr.page.link/4byd⁣ ⁣ Hilary's IIN referral will not only get you an inside peak to IIN for free, but a deep discount if you decide to enroll in any of the programs offered. ⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ (HIListically Speaking Podcasts, Events, Givewaways and More)⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS⁣ ⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ ⁣https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ ⁣https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com

If you have ever wondered what it takes to grab the attention of a podcast host or booking agent to share your message, this episode is for you. It's more than just building a powerful and personal brand. You need to turn heads of podcasts with honesty and authenticity. And if anyone knows this truth, it's Kimberly Spencer.  This Communications Queen is an award-winning high-performance coach and trainer who knows a thing or two about getting guests booked. Join us as we uncover the secrets of effective storytelling and Kimberly reveals invaluable insights from her latest book on how to authentically connect with your audience, build genuine relationships and Make Every Podcast Want You!  We dive deep into the challenges women face in sharing their stories, the importance of overcoming shame from your story, and how to communicate it with power! This episode is filled with practical wisdom, emotional depth, and the encouragement to turn your story into your greatest asset.  KEY MOMENTS/CHAPTERS   00:00 Intro 01:10 Mastering the Art of Communication 06:54 The Perception of Perfection Hollywood  12:26 Forgiving My Father, His Fame, and Saving a Life 21:18 Finding Your Voice Through Storytelling 24:33 Book Hook and Writing Inspiration 27:14 Regret and Motivation in Writing 30:52 Podcasting and Authentic Storytelling 39:06 International Podcast Day Book Launch Celebration WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE⁣ Subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ Kimberly's Book is available now!  https://amzn.to/47ObGxp (Amazon) "Make Every Podcast Want You: How to Be So Radically Interesting You'll Barely Keep from Interviewing Yourself." CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY https://www.communicationqueens.com https://crownyourself.com https://www.facebook.com/kimberlyspencer.crownyourself/ https://twitter.com/realkimspencer https://instagram.com/kimberly.spencer https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspencer-crownyourself GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ (HIListically Speaking Podcasts, Events, Givewaways and More) https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy ⁣⁣ JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS⁣ ⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events ⁣⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking ⁣https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast  Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com  

How can life after 65 be more fulfilling than ever before? Just ask inspiring entrepreneur and podcast host Ande Lyons, who launched multiple successful ventures in her 60s. Join us as we explore how the Renaissance Years can be more fulfilling by embracing aging, defying ageism, and discovering new passions. We discuss shifting from hustle culture to an intentional energy portfolio—focusing on meaningful pursuits and rest, inspired by movements like the Nap Ministry. We also highlight the value of intergenerational connections, elder planning, and the joy of staying active. This is an opportunity to celebrate aging with purpose, endless possibilities, and a mindset that the best days are ahead of us. ⁣ ⁣ KEY MOMENTS/CHAPTERS⁣ 00:00 Intro⁣ 00:06 Thriving After 65 4:31 Power of Aging ⁣ 18:54 Creating an Intentional Energy Portfolio 23:39 Intergenerational Connections  ⁣ 36:00 Don't Retire. Rewire!⁣ 39:04  Navigating Elder Care⁣ 44:07  Rapid Fire⁣ 45:29 Ande Lyon's wisdom bomb⁣ 47:01 Hilary's Final Thoughts⁣ 48:00 Podcast Resources ⁣ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE⁣ Subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso ⁣⁣ Book mentioned during this episode: Don't Retire, Rewire! By Jeri Sedlar & Rick Miners  https://amzn.to/4gym8x8 (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH ANDE LYONS https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/⁣ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ ⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣⁣ ⁣ JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS⁣ ⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣⁣ https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com⁣

Ever wondered how embracing your wild side can spark more joy and wisdom? HeatherAsh Amara can be your guide. That is, if you're willing. During this conversation with host Hilary Russo, HeatherAsh Amara shares her journey of self-discovery from Nepal to India with stories filled with laughter and insight to inspire us to explore self-trust and playfulness, no matter our age. It's such a big part of her journey, HeatherAsh wrote a book about it to encourage you to embrace your wild, willing, and wise. Tune in as shares her unique tools for balancing passion and flow, and hear about her personal experiences…including firewalking! This episode is all about igniting your inner spark and embracing the power of community. But also, what it takes to know when to paddle, when to rest, and when to jump naked into the river of life! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ KEY MOMENTS/CHAPTERS⁣ 00:00 Intro⁣ 00:05 Discovering Inner Wisdom and Wildness⁣ 4:51 Growing up Around the World ⁣ 7:00 The Indian girl that changed her life⁣ 09:30 Spiritual Connection and Community  ⁣ 15:00 Traveling book tour⁣ 16:37  The Importance of Play  ⁣ 22:45  Rapid Fire⁣ 24:00 What's in a Name?⁣ 27:51 Guest's Final Thoughts⁣ 28:00 Hilary's Final Thoughts⁣ ⁣ ⁣ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE⁣ Subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso ⁣ Grab a copy of "Wild, Willing and Wise: An Interactive Guide for When to Paddle, When to Rest, and When to Jump Naked into the River of Life"⁣ ⁣ Paperback https://amzn.to/3ze15yQ (Amazon)⁣ Kindle https://amzn.to/3z4PmTo (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HEATHERASH AMARA⁣ https://wildwillingwise.com⁣ https://www.instagram.com/heatherashamara⁣ https://www.facebook.com/heatherash.amara⁣ ⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣⁣ ⁣ JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS⁣ ⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣⁣ https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com⁣

Therapists have trauma too. If you don't believe that, Dr. Frank Anderson has a story for you and it happens to be his own. A respected leader in the trauma therapy and Internal Family Systems space, Frank Anderson's latest book is the memoir he never planned to write. But once the words and the music started to flow, "To Be Loved," painted a picture of a young boy's pain that became his purpose. It's a reminder that vulnerability and honesty pave the way for healing and compassion for those who hurt him and also freed him on so many levels. In this episode of the HIListically Speaking Podcast, you have a front seat inside a deep conversation that serves as a reminder: healing and love are possible for all.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 00:00 Intro⁣ 01:40 Vulnerability in Memoir Writing ⁣ 02:10 Breaking the Us and Them Barrier⁣ 03:51 Truth and Compassion⁣ 12:35 The Healing Power of Music⁣ 20:43 Emotional Connection of Music⁣ 22:45 Forgiveness and Healing Process  ⁣ 36:25 Casting the Movie⁣ 47:50 Rapid Fire game with Frank Anderson⁣ 48:22 Guest Dr. Frank Anderson shares final thoughts⁣ 48:48 Host Hilary Russo close and podcast info⁣ ⁣ ⁣ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE⁣ Subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ ⁣ Grab a copy of "To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation"⁣ Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4cNRXi5  (Amazon)⁣ Paperback: https://amzn.to/3X4R3Ik  (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ Other Books by Dr. Frank Anderson⁣ "Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual: Trauma-Informed Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD & Substance Abuse"⁣ Kindle: https://amzn.to/3Mxk4ra  (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems⁣ Kindle:  https://amzn.to/4ecUsfd (Amazon)⁣ ⁣⁣ CONNECT WITH DR. FRANK ANDERSON⁣ https://www.frankandersonmd.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frank_andersonmd LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-anderson-654b1836 ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy ⁣ JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS⁣ ⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events   ⁣CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com

What if you could transform your trauma into a source of hope and healing? A physician in the middle of a pandemic, who survived the earthquakes in Nepal, Dr. Christy Gibson realized the mounting rates of trauma showing up, but not being recognized. Her mess became her message when she launched the "TikTok Trauma Doc" and authored the "The Modern Trauma Toolkit", a book that is a must at your bedside. During this conversation, Christy shares profound insights on hope in trauma recovery and the hidden emotional toll on healthcare professionals. Discover the distinction between PTSD and normal responses to extraordinary situations. Explore innovative therapies like Havening and Tapping. Plus, the transformative power of community, cultural sensitivity, and the benefits of integrating Western medicine with functional approaches.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ CHAPTERS/KEY MOMENTS⁣ 00:00 Intro⁣ 05:27 Healing Through Havening Techniques  ⁣ 10:29  Trauma Healing⁣ 14:46  Community Empowerment After Disaster ⁣ 19:48  Empowerment Through Self-Discovery ⁣ 25:37  Exploring Integrative Trauma Healing Methods⁣ 26:57  The Role of Antidepressants and Psychedelics  ⁣ 38:31 Sharing Healing Skills on TikTok ⁣ 42:45 Connecting Through Healing and Collaboration ⁣ 43:00 Rapid Fire Game⁣ 45:16 The Modern Trauma Toolkit⁣ 47:00 Dr. Christy Gibson takeaway⁣ 48:00 Hilary Russo closing thoughts⁣ ⁣ ⁣ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE⁣ Subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ ⁣ Grab a copy of "The Modern Trauma Toolkit"⁣ Paperback: https://amzn.to/3LeAW5z  (Amazon)⁣ Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3y2cC3A   (Amazon)⁣ Kindle: https://amzn.to/3xRBZoQ (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH CHRISTY⁣ https://www.ChristineGibson.net⁣ https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktoktraumadoc⁣ https://www.youtube.com/@dr.christinegibson⁣ https://www.facebook.com/gibtrotterMD⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-gibson-md/⁣ https://www.instagram.com/moderntraumatoolkit/⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ JOIN ME AT THE NEXT HAVENING HAPPY HOUR⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com/⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ FULL TRANSCRIPT⁣ 00:06 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ So many people do know what they need. If, given the resources to figure that out and that's why I love the work you're doing and why I created the modern trauma toolkit is to say these are some solutions to consider. I put 40 different activities in the book so that people could design their personal solution strategy to healing both self and systems. ⁣ ⁣ 00:29 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Without hope, trauma intensifies. Think about that just for a moment, how it feels in your body, how it resonates with you, and I want you to just consider what that is like to have no possibilities, no resolution, no solutions, no hope. And I think it's safe to say that we've all been there at some point or another. Whether it is something very big or even small, that feeling of not having the control can be very overwhelming. In fact, it's common for our beautiful brain to go to that place, to want to keep us safe, to go to the negative, and it's up to us to reel her back right. If you've been with me for a while  HIListically Speaking journey, you know that, whether it is the podcast or the brain candy newsletter, social, the HUG it Out Collective, wherever you're tuning in, however, we're connected. You know that. I'm all about sharing the sweetest ways to be kind to your mind and creating that space for conversations, connections, and solutions. ⁣ ⁣ 01:33⁣ Hope, right, but I can't do it alone. I certainly cannot do it alone. That's why we need our tribe, our collective right, our community, and part of that is having people like Dr Christy Gibson joining me. She's part of that circle. She is not only a Havening Techniques practitioner. She is a family physician, a trauma therapist and author of the Modern Trauma Toolkit, which we're going to talk about, but also you've probably seen her as the TikTok trauma doc. Such a little like works really well, right. Well, christy, you offer such value. And when I read those words because those were your words that you said that it's now time to share what can be done to provide hope and solution focus, because without hope, trauma intensifies, it really hit me and I think we're really past due. ⁣ ⁣ 02:22 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ So, having you here to share your story, how you're helping, others and really talk about the book, which we will do is a gift, so thanks for being here. Well, thank you so much. What a beautiful intro Thanks, listen. ⁣ ⁣ 02:35 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ I have to say first of all it was so good to see you in person and have an opportunity to just give you a hug and spend some time with you during the Havening Conference which we just came back from in New York and you know there were a lot of people circling around getting to know you and your book that have maybe not met you before or were really touched, moved and inspired by the book or just what you're sharing and putting out there in the world. And I know that comes from what you've been through and I think that would be a really good place to start is to really have a better understanding of who Dr Gibson is, the TikTok trauma doc, and how you came into this work. ⁣ ⁣ 03:12 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ I think being the Dr Gibson part was actually a large part of the trauma that I didn't even know was sneaking up on me. So many others, like Lissa Rankin, a dear friend, have spoken about the trauma that's inherent in the work of being a physician, and we're not really taught to acknowledge it sufficiently. So, if I think about my origin story, while I really enjoyed being a hospital based doctor for 16 years, it took a lot out of me physically, emotionally, spiritually. Took a lot out of me physically, emotionally, spiritually. And it wasn't until I was out of that job that I recognized just how traumatic it is to like not just be up all night for 30 hours, ignoring the cues of hunger or, you know, sleep that your body is screaming at you, but also the vicarious suffering, the fact that somebody might die and then you have to go to the next room and somebody else is suffering in a different way, and we're not really taught how to process the very human feelings that we get when we're interacting with so much suffering. And that's one of the things that I needed to work on, and I'm still. It's a work in progress around my own healing, but it wasn't until I was caught in the earthquakes in Nepal in 2015,. ⁣ ⁣ 04:26⁣ That PTSD kind of came on my radar. I was experiencing not PTSD, which is the disorder when it's continuing for a prolonged time and it's unexpected. This was post traumatic symptoms that I was having related to shaking. So if there was a garage in the building that I was in and the garage was moving up and down, I could feel that in every single cell of my body. ⁣ ⁣ 04:54⁣ I did see a psychiatrist in Singapore. Luckily I had some insurance that was going to cover some medical visits and I said to him like, do I have PTSD? What's happening? I'm so hyper aware of everything around me. And he said, no, no, you're having a normal response to an abnormal situation and over time we'll see if this does linger beyond what's an expected amount of time. And fortunately for me, within the first two to three years the symptoms really faded and I had very few lingering symptoms. And the first time that I was exposed to Havening techniques I think I said this in the talk that I gave at our conference I processed the feeling of being in the earthquake and all of those vibratory senses that were stuck in my body and my nervous system and my very first demo experience of Havening those disappeared. So I had a very embodied, somatic experience of that, and the more techniques that I explored, the more that I was like people need to know this, physicians need to know this, all therapists need to know this. ⁣ ⁣ 06:02 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ But, like humans parents, teachers, dentists, realtors, people who work with the public, who might be facing their trauma in front of them and so that's become, uh, one of my new system level interventions that I'm really keen to work on yeah, and you know, when you spoke at the conference and it was really a gift to be on stage with you there, like I always love to surround myself with like minds and we're learning from each other, right, we're almost like a masterclass to each other in different ways. ⁣ ⁣ 06:36⁣ And you sharing your story and hitting on that point, that PTS, ptsd like a lot of people that aren't in the area that we're in or working in health or medicine, they compound everything and you mentioned that in your book actually about the DSM-5, you know that we're more than just a symptom, we're more than just a diagnosis and sometimes and I'm sure you hear this with patients and clients people go right to oh, I know I have this, oh, I know I have that, and then you become that thing and it's much more difficult to break that. ⁣ ⁣ 07:14⁣ Well, maybe not as difficult when you have amazing tools like Havening techniques, right, but you become this. It's like you label yourself right. You become this. It's like you label yourself right According to this out-of-date DSM-5 that we're still following and it has value, but in other ways, like we're giving people the simplicity of there are so many ways that you can heal and it begins within, just be honest be knowledgeable, yeah, so I wanted to explain what PTSD was so that I could uncover that box and explain it in a way that was really easy to understand. ⁣ ⁣ 07:51 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ We mentioned before we started recording just the main goal for me with the Modern Trauma Toolkit was to create something that was really accessible, Even though you know I'm a doctor and I actually have a doctorate, so I'm doctor, doctor. My goal is to get knowledge into people's hands in an easy way that's not going to stir up their nervous system too much. So I wanted to write a book that was both accessible from a health literacy perspective. You don't have to know big words. You know like psychoneuroimmunology, which is the study of exactly what Havening Techniques does and how it affects the mind-body. I wanted to explain this at a grade eight level of understanding and in a way that wasn't going to talk about the big things that might happen to you and really get your nervous system triggered. So, even though it might still activate some people, I think what differentiates the Modern Trauma Tool toolkit is it's a book that you can read comfortably and then go to sleep. That was really my goal. ⁣ ⁣ 08:53 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Doesn't trigger you. ⁣ ⁣ 08:55 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Yeah, for it to feel like you're getting a hug at the same time that you're getting information, which was different. ⁣ ⁣ 09:02 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Well, you know I'm going to resonate with that. ⁣ ⁣ 09:04⁣ Yeah totally HUG it out. Having the ability to HUG it out with yourself, whatever that means to you, is really important. And if you're reading a pretty intense book at night, what do you think that's going to do to your subconscious mind? You know you're going to go into that place and constantly be thinking about it and it caused restless sleep. So being able to have something that you said is like a hug before you go to bed, a soothing technique that you can do right before you go to bed and people do like to read. I think that's beautiful. What caused you to go this route? To say I need a book, I need to write this. ⁣ ⁣ 09:41 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ I mean, ultimately it was my patients. I work currently I mean, I still do family practice, mostly at our refugee clinic, but I work also in trauma therapy with our refugees here in Calgary and I work in adult addictions. And then I have a really small group of people that I've been seeing for many years that I still see, who have what we call a high ACE score. So that's an adverse childhood experience score and it basically means they went through trauma in childhood and they need a really gentle guiding hand and a lot of them don't have access financially to mental health care that would be good for processing trauma. They can access, you know, some basic interventions for anxiety, but for trauma processing that can get quite expensive and in Canada at least, it's not always covered. So my goal was to work in equity deserving communities, because my entire career has been working in these communities that are often denied access, denied equity, denied safety, and so that was really important to me, that I was a resource, and one of the things that I noticed is a lot of patients would say, well, what book would you recommend? And I might come up with a few podcasts that I thought would be like reasonably safe to listen to. But I really wanted a book that was diverse in terms of cultural awareness and addressing the systemic factors that a lot of my patients face in terms of classism and racism and ableism and even the medical trauma that physicians like me can perpetuate, and I felt like if I wasn't addressing that and addressing the system level traumas that are imposed on people, then it's kind of like gaslighting and saying, oh, you are the only one having this problem, this is an individual thing and you know, because I also study systems and social innovation. It was really important for me to write a book that my patients could feel safe reading and that potential was there and that I was also looking at systemic causes and solutions of the trauma. So, while I definitely focus on the individual, the systems was a part of it. ⁣ ⁣ 11:54⁣ So the Modern Trauma Toolkit kind of came about in this amazing way. Actually, I was asked to write a book by publishers who had been following me on TikTok and they were listening to little tidbits from TikTok TraumaDoc and they thought, well, wow, wouldn't this be amazing in a book? And I thought, yeah, I have this book in my brain already and I sat down and wrote the outline that still stuck in the final version of the book in an afternoon, like I had this book in my head and once I flushed out the proposal, I mean there was a bidding war for the book. Lots of people were really interested in this particular view of toxic stress and this particular way of writing about it. So it was. It was so exciting. ⁣ ⁣ 12:38 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ That is exciting, and you know it's just sometimes having somebody else look at you and go. This is valuable Right else look at you and go. ⁣ ⁣ 12:45⁣ This is valuable, right? So I'm in the process of writing a book myself and submitting the proposals and hearing some really great feedback, because I think there is room for all of us to share with integrity, with authenticity, with knowledgeable factual information. But where I feel that your book is different from every other book that I have come into contact with is that what you just said about the inclusivity, the diversity and being that you have worked all over the world and dealt with those kind of cultures, the misrepresented, just cultures that need this, that might not be able to afford. This is level up, is level up and I have to say I connect with that fully because in my work, when I was working with CVS Health in Aetna, which is really a big company, two big companies here in the States we did a show on the social determinants of health, where we would travel to different areas around the country and focus on areas that could not afford a spa or wellness program or therapy and they were creating their own programs so that their communities were living healthy and well. ⁣ ⁣ 14:02⁣ And you see it firsthand, I know right. Doesn't it make you so exciting, like walking into food pantries and seeing a community getting together and doing a wellness project, and I'm like I was just giddy seeing this. It wasn't something I would normally see in my everyday. I don't live in that world Right, so something like this would be so beneficial the Modern Trauma Toolkit. For anybody that was just interested, maybe it's not the person that lives in that community, but somebody who's supporting them like I'm going to bring this to that community. This could be really helpful for them. You know, and it excites you to know that there are possibilities and solutions. So I appreciate you putting out something like that and taking that into account so somebody doesn't feel less than when they're presented with an issue, a problem, a trauma. ⁣ ⁣ 14:46 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Yeah, and I think it took me some time because, you know, physicians are fixers, we're like, we think we are the brokers of solutions, and it took me some time to really understand that community knows their own solutions. ⁣ ⁣ 14:59⁣ So this was actually my first TED Talk right after the earthquake. Interestingly, I was asked to give a TED Talk and they they didn't tell me what to talk about, they just said well, what is the earthquake making you think about? I thought honestly that I was not the solution to the problem of the earthquakes in Nepal. And so you know, western savior types, we kind of rush into disaster zones and like, if you're with something like MSF and you've got the logistics and you, you've got the expertise to handle that, that's great. But I had an expectation of myself and others had an expectation of myself and others had an expectation of me that I would be really useful after an earthquake, and I wasn't. I just wanted to be rescued. And in the meantime, the Nepali community was ready, because they have earthquakes quite regularly. And so what I had witnessed was this like sense of shame in myself about like well, you're a doctor, you should be useful. You're a Western person, what's your role here? And in the meantime, witnessing these Nepali doctors in Patten, which was the hospital I was affiliated with, so organized, so committed and so equipped to with with low resources, they still did everything they could to do exactly what was needed after the earthquake. And as I watched that unfold and community would fashion up a tent where everybody who was unhoused, whose houses had fallen down in the Patton neighborhood, they would be under these giant tents and they would have communal bowls of rice being served to 50, 100 people and I just watched all of that happen, I thought, you know, community knows what it needs. So that's, you know, watching it. ⁣ ⁣ 16:34⁣ In an acute trauma, but also in chronic traumas, like when a community is facing resource scarcity, that's kind of imposed on them, that I always think of vulnerability as something that is created through the system and not intrinsic to that person, or definitely not that community. ⁣ ⁣ 16:50⁣ And there are so many solutions. So that's why I talked about things like asset-based community development and I taught people how to run a social innovation lab, because I actually did that at a healthcare center that I was working at and I thought what are the ways that we can ask community how to solve their own problems? We create an advisory council, we did digital storytelling projects. So many people do know what they need if given the resources to figure that out, and that's why I love the work you're doing and why I created the Modern Trauma Toolkit is to say these are some solutions to consider. I put 40 different activities in the book so that people could design their personal solution strategy to healing both self and systems. Put 40 different activities in the book so that people could design their personal solution strategy to healing both self and systems. ⁣ ⁣ 17:33 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Oh yeah, girl, I get it. This is why I love having people like you in my circle, because we learn from each other. Like I said, and I'm sitting here listening to you thinking the last thing a community wants is somebody to come in and tell them to change everything and take away part of what might be part of their culture. Right, totally Like ripping that away from them and saying this is how it's going to solve the problem. It's like you don't know me, you don't know the ancestral importance that goes on with how we do things and you see that so much like we can fix you. ⁣ ⁣ 18:06⁣ And, yes, there are elements that you can synergetically bring into a culture and see how it works for them. But when I see that those areas where it's just like rip out, this is a solution, it's like do you have any idea the value that this community has in themselves, the pride, even if it, even if their currency is not high as far as financially, their currency, and pride for who they are is you know, and I think it's really listening and as we talk more about inclusivity and diversity and how we can really work together to help each other in this global village, this blue marble. We live on. These conversations need to happen. ⁣ ⁣ 18:51 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ I love so much how you phrase that, Hilary, around that intrinsic value, and I think we talk so much about ancestral trauma and that's very real. And I do love the somatic technique. So in the book I have a chapter on Havening, a chapter on EFT tapping. So in the book I have a chapter on Havening, a chapter on EFT tapping, a chapter on tremoring, because these are really easy things to learn in the comfort of your home and definitely if you're dealing with trauma, you probably need some professional guidance so that you don't freeze or dissociate or flood or get overwhelmed. But these somatic tools should be taught in school. They should be taught to everybody. Tools should be taught in school. They should be taught to everybody. And just as we acknowledge and work on that subconscious ancestral trauma that sometimes is pre-verbal and body-based solutions are so much more helpful. I love also focusing on the value of ancestral wisdom and culture and so people don't think that it's adding to their vulnerability. It's also an intrinsic strength. Yeah, I just love how you phrase that. ⁣ ⁣ 19:53 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Well, I'll have to read back on what I said and watch this, because sometimes I just say things because I'm so passionate about it, which I'm sure you do too, but it just comes from such an authentic place. It really is about not us empowering anybody, not us healing anybody, but giving them the tools so that they're self-empowered. We don't want to own that, and I say this a lot, and I'm sure you do too. It's like the best thing that I could ever have from a client is them saying I don't think I need you anymore. ⁣ ⁣ 20:21⁣ I want that Comment, if you have another upset or issue or something else you want to talk about, but I don't want you to need me, right? I want you to know that you have everything you need right here and if you need additional assistance outside of what your own body and mind, the secret language that exists right here has, then we can come back and have another conversation, because we all need each other anyway, you know. So it's making it so simple and like even in the subtitle of the book, which is nurture your post-traumatic growth right With personalized solutions, your personalized your post-traumatic growth right and thinking about we're always on this growing journey, you know. ⁣ ⁣ 21:07 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ And thinking about. We're always on this growing journey, you know, and I think we are to some extent, but there are a lot of people who feel stuck, that they don't know the next steps to take, and so what I love is how many of us are putting out good information into the world that's free and accessible and anyone can find it. I didn't know these solutions. You know I had been a practicing physician for probably 18 years before I took a deep dive into trauma healing and I ended up getting certified in like a dozen different modalities, because I'm just a very innately curious person, and it's not that I don't use them in my practice I definitely do. But also part of what I love doing is sharing, and so I'll talk about Havening, but I'll also talk about my favorite processing technique is called accelerated resolution therapy, and it was the very first one I learned, and when I started doing it as a doctor, I started to recognize that I had patients who had terrible lung disease and they were always working to catch their breath and so much of it was actually obstructed breathing because they had a sense of suffocation and even like an energetic disruption in their breath cycle related to trauma. And once we processed trauma they breathed differently. I had another patient whose diabetes was totally out of control. Their A1c, which is a marker of sugar in their bloodstream, was up above 14, which is like twice as high as it should be. We did trauma processing together. They processed like one of the most heartbreaking traumas I've ever borne witness to and their A1c dropped in half and it's been almost normal since that time, and so much of it was this disconnection to their own body. So sometimes people can't find solutions on their own because they're either not wanting to acknowledge that their mind-body system is alive and functioning that's a safety mechanism is to dissociate and to disconnect from your own system. Part of establishing that safety was processing some of these big things that people went through. ⁣ ⁣ 23:10⁣ And once I started to recognize how far upstream this was. So upstream interventions are the ones that are more preventative and they're earlier and healing from trauma and healing your nervous system. State when your amygdalas are firing and telling you every single day that you're in danger. Well, that's exhausting and it's taking a lot of your energy and it's actually turning off your immune system and all of the parts of your body that are self-healing. ⁣ ⁣ 23:36⁣ So we help your Amy's your amygdalas and say like, hey, I don't think you're in danger anymore, or could you just learn the moments when you can be in a safe and connected nervous system state? Then all of these self-healing mechanisms kick in again, and once I saw that firsthand using accelerated resolution therapy, I was like, okay, wow, what else is there? And as a physician, this is one of the most important things I could be doing. So I mean, it was really exciting for me to witness that within my family practice. I just remember my first couple of years exploring this back in like 2017, 18, and the transformations I was seeing and thinking there's nothing more important than this. ⁣ ⁣ 24:25 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Yeah, yeah, and thinking there's nothing more important than this, yeah, yeah. And I want to ask you so many questions about how a medical doctor because, look, when you're dealing with Western med and you're taught a certain way, thinking about techniques and other possibilities outside of what has traditional Western med, there are some people that aren't going to gravitate to that. So I want to talk about that in a second, but I do want to remind folks the Modern Trauma Toolkit, dr Christy Gibson's book an amazing, put in your library, right, and we're going to have a link to this in the podcast notes for you to grab it. If you have already read the book would love to know what you think about it. Leave a comment, a, a review, a rating, anywhere that you're tuning in. If you are curious about how to get in touch with dr christie myself, I'm going to have all that in the podcast notes. ⁣ ⁣ 25:15⁣ And, of course, if this is touch, moved and inspired you in any way this conversation thus far, pay it forward. Let somebody else know about it. If you know somebody that's like oh, I know someone who's confronted with this, or I know someone that might want to bring these tools into their community, pay it forward my somebody that's like oh, I know someone who's confronted with this, or I know someone that might want to bring these tools into their community. Pay it forward, my friend. That's. The best way to build community in a collective is to let others know about it. So thank you for that. Doctor Christy Gibson I hear this a lot because I have a lot of doctors on the show. I've had traditional Western medicine doctors who are some of them are even leaving their practice because they feel kind of, you know, tied, mainly here in the States, especially going into functional medicine, integrative approaches because they're tied. What made you say aha, no, I gotta, I gotta look into this. ⁣ ⁣ 26:08 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Well, and I think in Canada we have a little bit more leeway because we don't have, like, a health insurance company dictating how we manage our patients. ⁣ ⁣ 26:16⁣ So we we do have a little bit more freedom to explore and be flexible. I know a lot of people who are straddling integrative and Western techniques. I'm also in the lifestyle medicine community and I think a lot of that is so natural and intrinsically preventative. There is that exploration. So lots of physicians that I know are exploring and I like to think of myself as really straddling both worlds and hoping to bring them together because I don't think either of them has all of the answers right. So the more that we collect all of the different tools that are available, people will be able to personalize the things that work for them. So even though I haven't seen a lot of evidence that antidepressants are curative for PTSD, I've had some patients who really benefit from it. So even though I have a lot more tools in my toolkit than medications, I'm never going to say to a person oh, this can't work for you because that's not everyone's experience. So I love how, because we're recognizing in medicine that trauma. There is no single pill that's going to miraculously heal trauma. Although psychedelics do hold a lot of promise, we need this in an integrated way. I mean, a psychedelic medication, in my perspective, is not going to work if you just take it and you're in a room by yourself. Trauma, especially relational trauma, heals in relationships, and so the set and the setting in a therapeutic relationship surrounding the use of psychedelics is the factor, and so I think that's one of the reasons why the FDA kind of voicing concern over it is because, like, how do you manualize all of those safety mechanisms around it? ⁣ ⁣ 27:57⁣ I was taught in medical school try SSRIs or antidepressants for almost every you know psychiatric condition. For PTSD we're told to use blood pressure medications, so alpha blockers or beta blockers that change the way that your heart rate is beating and then perceived, so you don't necessarily have that body-based trigger for anxiety, and that could help with nightmares. It would help you potentially have a calm body as you're falling asleep and less likely to cue up those intrusive symptoms. That was all we had in our armamentarium. And then, in terms of therapy, I was told cognitive behavior therapy is the gold standard for almost everything, and I had a lot of unlearning to do. ⁣ ⁣ 28:45⁣ I think curiosity and humility are really, really important for all professionals to keep, and we're not always good at it. We're like well, this is what I was taught and this is what the evidence says. And I write a disclaimer really early in the chapter on Havening. And I actually felt a bit bad because Dr Ron Rudin was sitting on the chair next to me reading through my chapter because I'd gifted him a copy and I was like, oh, how's he going to feel? Because I said right in the first few paragraphs it doesn't have the level of randomized clinical trials or randomized control trial that I'm used to seeing as a medical doctor and yet it's one of the most effective treatments that I've been exposed to. So I wanted to be to put that out there and say, even though I am a scientist, I've got a doctor doctor behind my name. I'm also going to listen to my patients and see what's working and try to understand the neurophysiology. And that's what I love about what the Rudin's did. ⁣ ⁣ 29:43⁣ Is they really researched? What are the parts of the inner brain mechanisms that are being activated through the Havening techniques and what is the physiological basis about why these work? And I've started to research that around eye movement techniques like accelerated resolution therapy and brain spotting, deep brain reorienting there's a lot of different therapies where there's actually research into what's happening in your brainstem, and so part of why I love being a doctor who's using these body based, somatic, integrative, psycho sensory, all of these new techniques is I love exploring why they might be working and we're coming up with some not just theories, but even Ruth Lanius's lab in Ontario. She's a psychiatrist who does a lot of basic science research and she's using functional MRI imaging to show how different kinds of techniques are working in the treatment of trauma, so we're actually starting to see the scientific evidence of something that we clinically knew was working. This is such an exciting time, so exciting knew was working. ⁣ ⁣ 30:46 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ This is such an exciting time, so exciting and while you're talking about being there next to Dr Ron and having him read, that and it made me think, like what if someone picks up this book or somebody does Havening and tries it for the first time and they're willing to fund a study because they want? ⁣ ⁣ 31:05⁣ to know more and they've seen it Like just getting it out there is know you do that. This is such a nurturing, loving, effective technique and it's so simple, much like many of the others in the book as well. But for something like this, where I know and you know, I said this during my presentation you get the question, you get a lot is what's happening? Right? But fine, ask that question because I'd love to tell you what it is. ⁣ ⁣ 31:40 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Or I'd love to share it with you, or I'd love to show you how it works. ⁣ ⁣ 31:45 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ I mean, I was at a car dealership yesterday having a one-to-one with one of my fellow business networking people and of course you know I'm learning about his business, he's learning about mine. He's like what is it? I was like how long you got. I'm like leave the door open, Don't worry what's going on around you. I can show you what this is in five minutes and let's see how you feel. It's that easy, right? So just being able to put it out there in the inquisitive curiosity of others who might be able to help put a modality like this next level, it's just keep talking about it, which brings me to TikTok trauma doc. Okay, Like that's a whole level up, and I know this is something that you, you, you started doing this during the pandemic, obviously right, Because we're all bored. ⁣ ⁣ 32:31 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Well, and it was. It was a young person who encouraged me, so I have a couple of amazing young people in my life. ⁣ ⁣ 32:37⁣ I don't have biological kids, but there's a woman named Aishwarya that I met when she was in university and it started off as a mentorship relationship but it definitely deepened. We text almost daily now and one of the things that happened quite early in the pandemic. This was January 2021, when I joined, and she said you know, the way that you explain mental health concepts is really different. Like you have just a way of using language that I can really get what you're saying, whereas I've heard this concept before and I don't think I understood it in the same way. You need to get on TikTok. And so she taught me that I had to watch YouTube videos about how to TikTok, which is so meta when you think about it. So I joined, you know, january 2021. By the time, I had my book deal guessing that was a year later I had about 60,000 followers and then, like now, I have about 130,000. I mean, kate Truitt has a lot too. ⁣ ⁣ 33:32⁣ Like there's there's a few of us in the Havening community that are really trying to put this out there, and because TikTok is being targeted as a social media education platform in the states that may or may not survive. I am trying to upload more to Instagram and YouTube and my Facebook, so those would be under Christine or Christy Gibson MD. Some places I'm called Gibtrotter. My Facebook, uh, so those would be under Christine, christine or Christy Gibson MD. Um. Some places I'm called Gib trotter, uh, because I I travel so much, um so. So there, there are different platforms I'm using. All of them are um Christine. ⁣ ⁣ 34:13⁣ Gibsonnet is my um as my professional page, so you can track me down and we'll share all of that. ⁣ ⁣ 34:17 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ We'll share all that in the podcast notes so that you can get in touch with Dr Christy, but like they're going to find you anyway, well, and part of me worries that TikTok will be gone by the time. ⁣ ⁣ 34:25 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ This airs Like it does feel like a really real thing that they might take away from us, and I personally love that community. There's so many good mental health practitioners there mental health practitioners there and there is misinformation, but it's pretty easy to weed out. You can figure out both who's got credibility. But also, is the thing that they're sharing working for you? Is it actually helping heal your nervous system and learning to touch in and figure out which of the techniques are actually feeling good for you and how is your day going once you've learned these? And that's what I think is so special about Havening is people have such a body-based understanding of how it helps immediately after trying five minutes in a car dealership. ⁣ ⁣ 35:08 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Come on, exactly. It's like just give it a try. The first step is the hardest. It's stepping into the tension of saying well, all right, I got five minutes, let me see what she's doing on this old ticky-tock right or anything. And I came to the TikTok game a little later and that was okay. But because I feel like we all are sharing in some way, like you mentioned, dr Kate, yourself, the podcast is big for me, or Instagram, and it's really finding what works for you. So we're kind of infiltrating every possibility, you know, and then we'll like if things move around and things do go away and you know we've seen that happen with other social media sites we'll find our way and people will find us, you know it's just keeping authentic and putting out the content. ⁣ ⁣ 35:54⁣ But my big question is how does someone who has not done that you're watching all these videos on youtube, like you said? I mean, how much time did you invest in that? ⁣ ⁣ 36:04 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ yeah, I mean there was definitely a time investment to try to figure out what does the algorithm like, and I mean I had to watch a lot of tick tocks to see, well, what are the trending sounds and the trending themes and um. So I definitely did some of that. Like, my first videos that blew up were on trending sounds, that I was doing something kind of interesting based on that. So one of the early ones was kind of my journey through medicine and then learning how to be a trauma therapist, and I did that to music. And then my first video that really blew up was related to Havening. It was describing information. So it got like a million views. ⁣ ⁣ 36:41⁣ I didn't relate it to Havening in the video, I just wanted to share what informations were. ⁣ ⁣ 36:45⁣ But I learned this when I was studying the Havening techniques and so then after that video blew up, I was like OK, gosh, I got to tell people the origin story. So I had to explain like who actually came up with the formations and what the what ifs were and how I learned them in Havening training. And it's one of the things I like so much about the techniques is there is the body based practicing of, you know, the gentle brushing on the areas of your body that create calming delta, theta waves in the brain. And people are creating these amazing techniques to go along with it. And people are creating these amazing techniques to go along with it, and that's what I was trying to share in this integrative way at the conference is we are starting to just learn all of the amazing potential within these techniques, so using them with if formations or what if statements. Harry Pickens says that this plant seeds of possibility in the neural garden. I love how he describes that. ⁣ ⁣ 37:39 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ With his voice too. ⁣ ⁣ 37:40 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Oh, I know. ⁣ ⁣ 37:42 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ You can listen to Harry all day. ⁣ ⁣ 37:43 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Yeah. ⁣ ⁣ 37:44 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Fellow Havening practitioner, my friends. ⁣ ⁣ 37:46 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Amazing human. And I like how you said voice, because voice is really important to me too. And so when I'm sharing on my TikTok channel, when I was reading the audio book at the Hachette offices in New York which was like the coolest week of my life I was really deliberate and saying, like, my voice has to feel safe enough. Because of polyvagal theory, we know that tone of voice and the way that you are moving your facial muscles actually makes a person's nervous system feel safer. So we can co-regulate through the mirror neurons in our brain that are saying, hey, is this person safe? And tone of voice makes a huge difference for that. So there was all of these factors that were important for me in terms of delivering the message. ⁣ ⁣ 38:31⁣ So when I'm on TikTok and I'm thinking, well, what is the thing that I want to share, sometimes I can get my tone of voice a little into that sympathetic fight and flight tone if I'm talking about the systems that are harming people. But when I'm giving those healing skills, I want people to really have an understanding right away. Oh, wow, my nervous system feels different. That's so exciting to be able to share. Oh, my nervous system feels different. ⁣ ⁣ 38:57 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ That's so exciting to be able to share Totally. And I had that moment thinking, oh, she was at the publisher's office recording the book, soothing yourself because of that whole Vegas nerve. And that's why we do the OM, that's why we sing Different ways that you can create that safety in your own body while you're sharing it with others. So it's like paying it forward in your own way while you're sharing it with others. So it's like paying it forward in your own way while you're reading your own book. I mean that must have been fascinating. ⁣ ⁣ 39:23 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ And I mean it's not just reading the book, because that was like, even though it was an amazing week, it was, it was just a week, but I find I don't feel as stressed at the end of my day. So a lot of my physician friends will say, like how can you listen to trauma stories all day? And like A I don't tend to encourage people giving me too many details about their trauma. That can strengthen the pathway towards those memories. But for me to do something like Havening or tapping along with my patients all day, like I'm doing this you know, 80% of the day I'm using one of those techniques during a session I feel so different. I feel so regulated and calm at the end of the day. So I feel like I'm processing a lot of my own nervous system dysregulation, from being present to suffering. That's not a skill that I learned as a physician and all of us need it. ⁣ ⁣ 40:16⁣ So, I'm trying so hard to get this book into health professionals hands to say like you're dealing with suffering all day, how are you managing that? Like, yeah, like, be gentle with yourself and learn something that will help your nervous system too, and then share it with all of your patients. ⁣ ⁣ 40:32 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Absolutely. I said that last year at the conference because you know, coming from the background as a journalist, the forgotten first responders were like the first ones on scene first ones to hear the story. ⁣ ⁣ 40:43⁣ We're taking in all that information just like if it's a patient or a client and you don't want to take that home with you, and then you're thinking you're just burned out or overwhelmed and it's like so much deeper. It's that secondary traumatic stress, right, the vicarious trauma. So understanding, okay, I've got a lot that's coming at me. I can self-regulate while I'm listening to this person. ⁣ ⁣ 41:08⁣ It actually allows them to mirror back and feel more comfortable knowing that you're not just sitting across from someone in a Freudian way on a couch being like, tell me your feelings, you're part of the process with them. Like, hey, I'm human too. I got feelings, I got, I got a nervous system that's out of whack every once in a while. I hear you, right, and they just want to be heard. We want to be heard. So, on that note, love everything we're sharing. We're going to put it all in the podcast notes. ⁣ ⁣ 41:30⁣ Again, the modern trauma toolkit You're going to find it because I'm going to share it with you. Also, dr Christy on TikTok so much that you can do to find Christy and bring her into your toolkit as well with what she's sharing. So we'll share all that. But I want to have a little fun with you before we go, because this is where, if you ever listened to my podcast, you know this is coming. If you haven't, you're in for a treat. So I play a game called Rapid Fire, where I have written down words that you've said and I throw them out at you and I want you to come back with the first word that comes to mind. ⁣ ⁣ 42:05 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ No problem, let's do it. ⁣ ⁣ 42:06 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Oh, I know You're like ready for this. Okay, here we go. Relationships. ⁣ ⁣ 42:12 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ People. ⁣ ⁣ 42:14 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Safety. ⁣ ⁣ 42:16 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Calm. ⁣ ⁣ 42:18 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Toolkit. ⁣ ⁣ 42:18 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ I know it's two words exciting growth potential earthquake, I want to say shook me well, that's okay, vicarious healing trauma opportunity. ⁣ ⁣ 42:37 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Healing, trauma, opportunity, tiktok. ⁣ ⁣ 42:40 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Fun. ⁣ ⁣ 42:42 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Are you having fun on it? ⁣ ⁣ 42:43 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ I do yeah, absolutely. ⁣ ⁣ 42:45 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Look, I found you on there and I didn't even know you were a Havity practitioner back when you first did it, because we don't know everybody, even though we're a small group. There's only like a thousand of us. At that time there probably were six, seven hundred. But even at that point I'm like how does this lady know all about Havening? And then I was like, oh, that makes sense and I love that. I was like you just kind of like hi-fi in the screen, you know. So thank you for everything you're putting out there and just everything you're doing and creating this beautiful book and everything that you are doing to help people on their healing journey. I imagine we'll probably have some opportunities to connect and collaborate in the future, because I so align with everything you're doing and it would be a gift to do that in the future. But I want to ask you if there's anything you want to leave with those who are tuning in. ⁣ ⁣ 43:32 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Just the way that you started the session. Let's finish with hope. A lot of people feel like this is who I am kind of. What you said earlier is this I am defined by the trauma that I've been through. That is not necessarily your story. You can always change your story and I think there are so many pathways towards that possibility for folks and I just encourage them to explore the paths that are feeling right for them, Because the path can lead to tremendous amounts of healing and I believe that's possible for all people. ⁣ ⁣ 44:07 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Yes, and you know that was one word I never put in the rapid fire. What do you feel when you hear the word? ⁣ ⁣ 44:14 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ hope the word hope, yeah, magic. I feel like some of the things that I've been able to study and I feel so grateful to know it After finishing a session with somebody, that I can see the neuroplasticity happening in real time and their brain is rewiring. It feels magical, and I've had patients use that word and it's just the most uh, wonderful experience. Um, and you're right, it's. It's watching them heal themselves. ⁣ ⁣ 44:42 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ It's magic it's like a silent hi-fi, like you're part of the process, but you're just happy. Somebody else is joyfully present and able to just live their lives well, optimally, you know, or has a new tool to do so. It's a good feeling. ⁣ ⁣ 45:01 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ It is a good day for a good day when that happens. ⁣ ⁣ 45:04 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ Yeah, thank you, christy, it was a pleasure Thank you for being here. ⁣ ⁣ 45:09 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)⁣ Oh, thank you so much. That was an amazing conversation, Hilary. It's so great to spend more time with you. ⁣ ⁣ 45:16 - Hilary Russo (Host)⁣ If this conversation aligned with you in any way, I want you to do us a solid over here at HIListically Speaking. Pay it forward, share it with others who might find value too, and just by leaving a rating and review wherever you tune in, it gives others a chance to find this podcast and conversations like this. The Modern Trauma Toolkit. My friend, this book is a must, and I put a link in the podcast notes so that you can grab a copy. Start trying out some of these amazing approaches. See what Dr Christy Gibson has to say. You can also find links to connect with her on whatever social media platform you choose, and you heard us talk about Havening. I talk about it a lot, but it was wonderful to talk about it with Christy and how you can be a part of the journey to put active emotional well-being in your own hands. If you're interested, there is a link and you can HUG it Out with you can with me and see if Havening aligns with you. Plus, you can come to one of my free Havening happy hours that I host every month, a supportive online event where you not only get to learn how to do Havening or continue to do it if you've been doing it already, but you have me as your guide during the experience. It's a wonderful way to do a little Q&A, a little discussion and lots of loving Havening. You can also join the free Hug it Out Collective that is my Facebook group. It is a supportive, safe space where others just like you are on the path to becoming, or continuing to be, a happy and healthy HIListically Speaking, , is edited by 2 market media, with music by Lipbone Redding and supported and listened to by you. ⁣ ⁣ 46:55⁣ So, thank you. There is always hope. That's what I want to leave. So, thank you. There is always hope. That's what I want to leave you with today. There's always hope and as long as you've got me as your guide and me by your side, I will make sure that you always remember that I love you, I believe in you and I'm sending hugs your way. Be well. ⁣