The Episodes
Episode 109: Holding You in the Light with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
All good things must eventually come to an end. I thank you from the very depths of my heart for this wonderful journey!
I am so excited to be teaching[...]
Episode 108: Major Announcement: My First Ever Online Course Is HERE!
I am so excited to be teaching my first online course! Learn more and sign up below!
There are so many contradictory ideas about what it means to be healthy.[...]
Episode 107 Redux: Intimacy After Sexual Trauma with Dr. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D.
We are reaching back into our archives this week for an episode redux with Episode 34!
Dr. Nazanin Moali is a public speaker, psychologist, and sex and relationship expert. Dr. Moali is[...]
Episode 106: Don’t Take It Personally with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
When people hurt us or wrong us, we often automatically assume that the problem is us. We find ourselves asking "Why don't people like me?" or "What's wrong with me?" or "What[...]
Episode 105: When Weekly Therapy Isn’t Enough with Sarah Tatarski
Mental health missionary Sarah Tatarski joins Alyssa on this week’s episode to discuss options for when weekly outpatient therapy just isn’t enough. Sarah discussed her experiences with alternative treatment options such as[...]
Episode 104: Shoplifting: A Response to Psychological Distress with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Shoplifting and stealing are typically thought of as simple, yet shameful crimes. However, these seemingly simple crimes can be more complex than meets the eye. Tune into this week’s episode to learn[...]
Episode 103: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): End the Stigma with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is arguably the most misunderstood and widely stigmatized mental health disorder. Alyssa is here this week to set the record straight on what this disorder looks like,[...]
Episode 102: What to Expect from the Healing Process with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Everyone's journey to heal looks a little bit different, but it is important to have a general knowledge of what to expect as well as the beauty that comes from putting in[...]
Episode 101: How to Cope When the Worlds Feels Unsafe with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
The last several years have given way to an onslaught of devastating and frightening tragedies in our world. When it all feels like too much, we need ways to find safety[...]
Episode 100: The Five Love Languages with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Alyssa is celebrating 100 episodes this week by talking about the five different love languages, first coined by psychologist Gary Chapman. Learning about the five love languages can significantly improve the[...]
Episode 99 Redux: Your Body Has Always Been A Beach Body with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Alyssa has stepped away from the podcast this week while she works on a very exciting project for you all! This week, we are reaching back into the archives with a[...]
Episode 98: Why We Need Pride Month (and a personal note on coming out) with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Happy Pride Month! The month of June (and every month!) is a great time to celebrate the beauty of the LGBTQPIA+ community. In this week's episode, Alyssa notes that while we certainly[...]
Episode 97: Setting and Upholding Your Boundaries with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
This week brings the final episode in a series of discussions on setting boundaries. Pulling from Nedra Glover Tawwab's book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, this week's discussion[...]
Covid Had Other Plans
This week was scheduled to be another episode in the series on setting boundaries, however, Covid seemed to have other plans.
Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other[...]
Episode 96: Pushing Past Our Fears About Setting Boundaries with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
In this week’s episode, Alyssa continues the important discussion from last week surrounding boundaries. Pulling from Nedra Glover Tawwab’s book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, this week’s[...]
Episode 95: Boundaries: A Crucial Tool for Healing and Thriving with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
This week on the podcast Alyssa discusses a brand new, multi-episode topic. Pulling from Nedra Glover Tawwab’s book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, Alyssa discusses what boundaries are, why[...]
Episode 94: The Different Faces of Depression with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Depression might be clinically diagnosed as a very specific set of symptoms, but it is often so much more than that. Does your depression cause you to over-function? Does it cause you[...]
Episode 93: Narcissistic Abuse, Pt 2 with Rebecca Christianson, LCSW
What is covert vs. overt narcissism? What do symptoms of abuse look like in victims? Can an abuser ever truly change? This week brings us[...]
Episode 92: Narcissistic Abuse, Pt 1 with Rebecca Christianson, LCSW
What is narcissism and how do we know if someone is a narcissist? Alyssa teams up with returning podcast guest, Rebecca Christianson, LCSW as they tackle this very important topic.
Episode 91: How to Improve Your Body Image
Diet culture and weight loss tools thrive off of making us hate our bodies. The good news is that you CAN reject the societal pressure to change your body and choose to[...]
Episode 90: Self Sabotage
Self sabotage often shows up at many points throughout our trauma recovery. It can take both conscious and unconscious forms. Tune in to find out if you may be sabotaging your own[...]
Episode 89: Debunking 8 Common Myths About Therapy
There are thousands of false representations of therapy in the media and general public. Some of these misconceptions about the therapeutic process may prevent people from seeking help or fully opening up[...]
Episode 88: Finding the Right Therapist for You
Where do I even begin to look for a therapist? How do I know what I can afford? How can I know if I’ve found the right therapist for me? If you’re[...]
87: Redux – How EMDR Can Help You Heal with Melissa Parks, LCSW
REDUX: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the leading treatments for PTSD. Melissa Parks breaks down how this therapy can help you recover and why it is so[...]
Episode 86: What You Need in Order for Trauma Therapy to Work with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Addressing your trauma in therapy can be one of the hardest, bravest things you’ll ever do. But before you do so, there are important safety measures that need to be put in[...]
Episode 85: The Five (5) Core Wounds, Part 2 with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Childhood trauma comes in a variety of different forms – no two trauma survivors have identical histories. However, what all trauma survivors have in common are experiences with the five core wounds[...]
Episode 84: The Five (5) Core Wounds, Part 1 with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Childhood trauma comes in a variety of different forms – no two trauma survivors have identical histories. What we do have in common, however, are experiences with the five core wounds that[...]
Episode 83: Trauma and Physical Illness: Lessons Learned from Endometriosis, Post-Op
In episode 73, Alyssa shared about her ongoing battle with endometriosis, a chronic and extremely painful disease. This week Alyssa is following up with a part 2 to episode 73, in which[...]
Episode 82: Toxic Positivity: “Good Vibes Only” Isn’t Good
"Good vibes only!"
"Keep a positive mindset."
"Try to focus on the good."
These can all be examples of a cultural phenomenon known as toxic positivity. Toxic positivity is the[...]
Episode 81: Imposter Syndrome is Keeping You from Living Your Best Life with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Imposter syndrome is the overwhelming feeling that we are phony or fraudulent in different areas of our lives. This psychological phenomenon causes us to attribute our successes or achievements to external circumstances[...]
Episode 80: What You Need To Know About Your Birth Control with Julia Abbiss
Did you know that the birth control pill can lead to clitoral shrinkage? Or that it can physically change your feelings of attraction to someone? Millions of people with female reproductive organs[...]
Episode 79: What Does “Gaslighting” Really Mean? with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Over the last several years, the term “gaslighting” has gained significant popularity among adults and adolescents alike. “Gaslighting” is a term that has been around since the 1930’s, but what does it[...]
Episode 78: The Tolerance Framework May Be Doing More Harm Than Good with Kristen Donnelly, MSW, M. Div, PhD
Kristen Donnelly (MSW, M.Div, PhD) is a TEDx speaker, international empathy educator, and researcher with two decades of experience in helping people[...]
Episode 77: How to Embrace Getting Older in a Youth Obsessed Society
Most of us live in a world that glorifies holding onto youth for as long as we can. As we get older, we are taught to be less excited about our birthdays,[...]
Episode 76: The Hype About Healing Crystals with Jennifer Burns
Jennifer Burns is a southern California mom who spent years being a people pleaser and suppressing trauma before she decided to take her life back into her own hands. Today she is[...]
Episode 75: An Alternative Approach To New Year’s Resolutions
Feeling overwhelmed by the push to make a New Year's Resolution? Tune in to learn more effective ways to create and achieve your 2022 goals.
Check out the Light After Trauma[...]
Episode 74: Why Trauma Recovery Must Include Somatic Healing with Kaity Rose Holsapple
Trauma severs the connection between our brains and our bodies, yet so much of Western culture encourages healing only from the chin up. On this week’s episode, Kaity Rose Holsapple, a Somatic[...]
Episode 73: My Battle with Endometriosis with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Endometriosis is an excruciatingly painful disease that is common among those with female reproductive organs, yet, there is little awareness on the subject. If you've ever had extremely painful periods but have[...]
Episode 72: Redux – Loving Someone with Complex PTSD with David and Alyssa Scolari
In this old episode, Alyssa brings her husband, David, on the show to discuss the challenges that can come with supporting a loved one with PTSD. David offers advice for supporters on[...]
Episode 71: How To Help Your Bereaved Child(ren) with Michele Benyo
Michele Benyo became a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist after her six-year-old son died from cancer. After witnessing her young daughter’s intense grief over the loss of her brother, she knew she had[...]
Episode 70: Tips to Beat Binge Eating during the Holiday with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Holiday gatherings are a struggle for anyone who battles with an eating disorder. With society’s ever-growing encouragement to avoid “holiday weight gain”, it can feel harder than ever to be able to[...]
Episode 69: Tips to Combat Seasonal Depression with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Daylight savings time and the decreasing temperatures have some of us feeling blue, but it doesn’t have to be this way! If the lack of sunlight and cold weather have you feeling[...]
Episode 68: Setting Boundaries with Family around the Holidays with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Whether you’ve gone no-contact with your family or are feeling anxious about being around family during the holidays, this week’s episode can help you figure out the best way to keep the[...]
Episode 67: Does Your Therapist Really Care?
At some point during the therapy process, we have likely all had the thought “My therapist gets paid to care about me – they’re not expressing genuine care or concern.” On this[...]
Episode 66: PCOS and the Anti-Fat Bias with Julie Duffy Dillon, RDN
On this week’s episode, Alyssa sits down with Julie Duffy Dillon, a weight inclusive Registered Dietitian, to talk about PCOS. Tune in for a discussion on how PCOS has[...]
Episode 65: Was It Bad Enough To Be Labeled “Trauma”?
This episode is for those moments when we find ourselves wondering if what we went through is “bad enough” to be considered trauma. Tune in for a deep exploration of what trauma[...]
Episode 64: You’ll Be Glad You Kept Fighting: One Woman’s Journey From Child Abuse with Christina Vitagliano
Christina Vitagliano shares her story from enduring child abuse to going on to start a multimillion-dollar business and publishing her own memoir. She breaks down the ripple effects that child abuse had[...]
Episode 63: “I Don’t Deserve To Heal” with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Have you ever felt like you just don’t deserve to be happy? Or more specifically, have you ever found yourself having self-harm urges or feeling suicidal after someone is genuinely kind to[...]
Episode 62: Wondering If There Is More To Life? There Is! with Donna Bond
We were not meant to live our lives by simply going through the motions. Unfortunately, far too many people go through their days feeling unsettled and unhappy with their[...]
Episode 61: Inside the World of Our Adolescents with Lynn Langan and Denise Wolf
On this week’s episode we welcome back our good friend, Denise R. Wolf MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LPC along with our brand new guest, author Lynn Langan. Alyssa, Denise, and Lynn are passionate[...]
Episode 60: Grief and Love: Two Sides of the Same Coin with Kimberley Pittman-Schulz
On this week’s episode, Alyssa sits down with author Kimberley Pittman-Schulz to talk about one of life’s toughest emotions: grief. Tune in to listen to Kim share her personal experience in losing[...]
Episode 59: Living With Your Head Detached From Your Body with Amy Guerrero
Amy Guerrero is a trauma-informed recovery coach helping people on their journey of sobriety and healing from trauma. In this episode, she talks with Alyssa about why it can[...]
Episode 58: Shedding Light on Self Harm with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Alyssa shares about her own battle with self harm and why we should never be writing self harm off as merely an attention-seeking behavior.
Episode 57: You Are Loved & You Never Deserved It with Johnny Crowder
In this week’s episode, Alyssa sits down with suicide and abuse survivor, Johnny Crowder, to talk about the seemingly "small things” that are hugely important to have in trauma recovery. Johnny opens[...]
Episode 56: Reframing Tools to Help Navigate the Post Pandemic World with Jolyn Armstrong
When her world was turned upside after receiving a phone call that her son was in jail, Jolyn Armstrong set out to learn techniques and tools to cope with the shock, trauma,[...]
Episode 55: The Aftermath of Murder: Spreading Awareness on Homicide Survivors with Dr. Jan Canty, PhD
Dr. Jan Canty is a homicide survivor who seeks to spread awareness and garner more support for other homicide survivors. In this week’s episode, Dr. Canty explores the traumatic moment when she[...]
Episode 54: Wounded in Combat: A Veteran’s Journey to Healing with Michael “CQ” Carrasquillo
In this week’s episode, Alyssa sits down with veteran, PTSD survivor, and comedian Michael “CQ” Carrasquillo. Michael provides an in-depth perspective on his time serving in the military, from the moment he[...]
Mini Episode 2: Survived & Thrived Stories, Alyssa’s Escape
In this unique episode of Survived & Thrived Stories, Alyssa breaks her silence about escaping from an abusive relationship. Almost 8 years to the day after her escape, Alyssa opens up about[...]
Episode 53: Part 2: Don’t Forget To Listen To Your Gut with Drew Assini
This week brings us part 2 of a two-part episode with friend and spiritual guide, Drew Assini. Drew shares his recent experience with working in an inpatient facility in Tennessee. As trauma[...]
Episode 52: Part 1: Holding Space for All of the Feelings with Drew Assini
The spiritual friend and guide that we know and love, Drew Assini, is back with a two-part episode! During his last appearance on the podcast, Drew shared about his journey from addiction[...]
Episode 51: Recovering from Depression, Brick by Brick with author Zack S. Rutledge
We don’t always want to hear that recovery from depression can take a long time. Some days,[...]
Episode 50: Relationships, Dating, and the Apologies We’ll Never Get with Bethany Barton
Author Bethany Barton joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her brand new book,[...]
Episode 49: The Burnout Epidemic: Prevention and Recovery with Michael Levitt
Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. In this week’s episode, Michael and Alyssa talk about the[...]
Episode 48: Part 2: How to Move Through Guilt and Shame with Rebecca Christianson, LCSW
Friend of the family and friend of the podcast, Rebecca Christianson, is back with a two-part discussion on the two emotions that trip us up the most when working through PTSD: Guilt[...]
Episode 47: Part 1: The Role of Guilt and Shame in PTSD with Rebecca Christianson, LCSW
Friend of the family and friend of the podcast, Rebecca Christianson, is back with a two-part discussion on the two emotions that trip[...]
Episode 46: Purity Culture and the Church Too Movement with Brian Catton
This week's episode sheds light on the harm that is perpetuated by purity culture as well as the abuse that can take place within the church. This episode is by no means[...]
Episode 45: A Breakdown of the Chakra System with Dr. Alison J. Kay, PhD
In this week's episode, Dr. Alison J. Kay, PhD, gives us a thorough explanation of the ins and outs of the chakra system and how it can be used to aid in[...]
Episode 44: Your Body Has Always Been A Beach Body with Alyssa Scolari, LPC
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with Alyssa as she offers advice to those of us grappling with a fear of wearing shorts, tank tops, and bathing suits this summer. Tune in for[...]
Episode 43: How Neurofeedback May Help to Rewire Your Brain with Leanne Hershkowitz, LPC
This week Alyssa sits down with friend, colleague, and Neurofeedback (NFB) clinician Leanne Hershkowitz, LPC. Leanne and Alyssa dive into some of the limitations of modern psychotherapy and how neurofeedback can help[...]
Episode 42: Why Your Comfort Zone is Killing You with Monica Rodgers
Tune in to this week's episode with the host of The Revelation Project podcast, Monica Rodgers. Monica talks about the dangers of staying in your comfort zone as well as the benefits[...]
Mini Episode 1: Survived & Thrived Stories
Welcome to the very first episode of the mini series: Survived & Thrived stories, where listeners write in to share parts of their lives, including the many ways in which they have[...]
Episode 41: A Functional Medicine Approach to Treating Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Kylie Burton
We know that trauma, if left untreated, can lead to a host of physical ailments, including autoimmune diseases (www.acestoohigh.com). In this week's episode, Alyssa shares about her own battle with being[...]
Episode 40: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: The Healing Power of Horses with Jeanne Mahoney, LPC
This week's episode is a lively discussion about the benefits of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) between Alyssa and Jeanne Mahoney, LPC. Jeanne is the executive director of Equine Assisted Therapy of New[...]
Episode 39: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: What You Need to Know with Gina Abbondante, LCSW
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a widely misrepresented mental health disorder. Many people do not know of the debilitating effects OCD can have on those who struggle with it. In this episode,[...]
Episode 38: Calling All Women: A Lesson on Female Empowerment
This week Alyssa sits down with the wonderful Petia Kolibova, a women's transformation coach. Petia shares her journey from living with an eating disorder and feeling unworthy to now feeling fully empowered[...]
Episode 37: Losing a Child to an Overdose with Robert Cox, LPC
Therapist and host of the Mindful Recovery podcast, Robert Cox, shares his grieving process after the tragic loss of his son, Tristn Jevon, to an overdose in February of this year.
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Episode 36: Creating a Movement
Alyssa steps away from interviews this week for a solo episode in which she shares some exciting announcements about the podcast.
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Episode 35: An Alternative Treatment for Chronic Pain with Jennifer Bristol, LCSW
This week Alyssa sits down with friend and colleague, Jennifer Bristol, LCSW, to discuss the mind-body connection and the idea that addressing our emotions can help to pacify chronic pain.
Book's discussed:
[...]Episode 34: Intimacy After Sexual Trauma with Dr. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D.
Dr. Nazanin Moali is a public speaker, psychologist, and sex and relationship expert. Dr. Moali is also the host of her own podcast, titled "Sexology", where she dives into the psychology of[...]
Episode 33: Being with Primal Suffering with Robert Strock
On this week's episode, Alyssa sits down with psychotherapist, humanitarian, and author, Robert Strock. Robert discusses the core concepts from his book, Awareness That Heals. The inspiration from this book comes after years[...]
Episode 32: How EMDR Can Help You Heal with Melissa Parks, LCSW
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can sound overwhelming at first, but Melissa Parks, LCSW, breaks everything down on this week's episode. She talks about the benefits of EMDR, expectations during[...]
Episode 31: Healing from Trauma with the Awareness 5 with Owen Morgan
Owen Morgan opens up about his repressed memories of childhood abuse and his recovery journey. He expresses gratitude for his pain, as it ultimately led to him to fall in love with[...]
Episode 30: Ditching Your Food Rules with Colleen Christensen
The concept of intuitive eating is undoubtedly trending right now, yet the question remains, how do we do it? Where do we start? This week Alyssa talks with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Colleen[...]
Episode 29: Fighting Through Disability with Megan Grannan
Living with a physical disability can come with an entire host of traumatic experiences. This week, Alyssa sits down with Megan Grannan, a warrior who was born with a rare form of[...]
Episode 28: Be The Person You Always Needed with Sofia Zapiola
This week Alyssa sits down with Sofia Zapiola, the founder of Active and Anxious, a blog and wellness account focused on mental health awareness. Sofia shares her battle with anxiety, depression and[...]
Episode 27: Cultural Whiplash with Urvashi Banerjea
Alyssa sits down with her decade-long friend and social impact enthusiast, Urvashi Banerjea, to discuss her recent publication in Thought Catalog. Urvashi shares her personal experience with "cultural whiplash" and how it[...]
Episode 26: Loving Someone with Complex PTSD
Alyssa brings her husband, David, on the show to discuss the challenges that can come with supporting a loved one with PSTD. David offers advice for supporters on how they can help[...]
Episode 25: Trauma, Eating Disorders, and Poodle Science
Tianna and Alyssa discuss the different types of eating disorders and how they can be linked to trauma. Tianna is a dietician that teaches people how to ditch dieting and achieve food[...]
Episode 24: Life After Losing A Spouse
Toni Uzzalino opens about her recovery after the traumatic loss of her husband while raising two young children. Toni has taken her immense pain and grief and has transformed it into a[...]
Episode 23: Yoga Behind Bars: Trauma-Informed Yoga to Help the Incarcerated to Heal
Alyssa is kicking off the new year with Jess Frank, the program director of Yoga Behind Bars. YBB is a nonprofit organization aimed at providing trauma-informed yoga and meditation classes to help[...]
Episode 22: I Found The Light
In this solo episode, Alyssa closes out the year 2020 with a heartfelt thank you and a message of encouragement as we head into the new year.
Episode 21: The Life-Saving Power of Connecting with Kids
More often than not, the "bad kids" in this world are really just traumatized kids in immense amounts of pain. Tune in to this episode with Michael McKnight, co-author of Eyes Are Never[...]
Episode 20: Consent and Boundaries: Equipping Children with the Tools to Prevent Sexual Abuse
Tune in for a candid conversation with consent educator and sexual literacy advocate, Rosalia Rivera. Rosalia dedicates her life to supporting sexual trauma survivors on educating their children about pleasure, consent, and[...]
Episode 19: Trauma and Intimate Relationships
If left untreated, trauma can have a detrimental effect on intimate relationships. In this week's episode, couples therapist, Debra Pilzer, discusses her approach to the treatment of couples. Debra also notes the[...]
Episode 18: Resiliency: Bringing Out the Comeback Kid in All of Us
Rebecca is back for her second episode on the LAT podcast! This time, she and Alyssa shift gears and talk about concrete ways to hone skills that will make us more resilient[...]
Episode 17: Trauma and Suicide Among Law Enforcement
Retired police Sergeant, Sean Grannan Sr., joins Alyssa to discuss the prevalence of trauma and suicide among law enforcement. He has dedicated much of his career to spreading awareness and combatting the[...]
Episode 16: Moving Through Grief with Rebecca Christianson, LCSW, founder of Rebellious Wellness Counseling
Grief does not escape any of us. Whether you're mourning the death of a loved one, the ending of a relationship, or the loss of a pre-COVID world, this episode will speak[...]
Episode 15: Election Day Coping Strategies: We’re All Going Through It!
In this solo mini-episode, Alyssa talks about the current political climate in the United States as the Presidential election draws to a close. She offers different coping strategies for ways to manage[...]
Episode 14: When Art Therapy and Neuroscience Collide
Denise Wolf is back at it again! This week on the podcast, Denise teams up with Juliet King to discuss the science and validity behind art therapy as well as the incredible[...]
Episode 13: Ending the War on Addicts with founder of Steered Straight, Michael DeLeon
Michael DeLeon is the founder of the Steered Straight program, which aims to educate the world's youth on the dangers of vaping and other substance abuse. Following a traumatic childhood and a[...]
Episode 12: “Prove Yourself Worthy of Being in this Country”: The Traumatic Impact of Immigration
Dr. Katherine joins Alyssa to discuss her journey of immigrating to the United States. They explore the implicit and explicit messages Dr. Katherine received as a child about having to be worthy[...]
Episode 11: World Mental Health Day: Treat Yo Self!
In honor of World Mental Health Day, Alyssa discusses the concept of self care. In a society where self care is glamorized, Alyssa provides insight on the different between self-care versus numbing[...]
Episode 10: Defunding the Police vs. Backing the Blue: A Trauma Focused Alternative
Denise R. Wolf, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LPC and Shea Rhodes, Esquire are the perfect dynamic duo making major changes in the world. They each bring their distinct backgrounds (law and trauma work)[...]
Episode 9: What We Seem To Have Forgotten: Candid with World Traveler and Spiritual Guide, Drew Assini, MA
Join Alyssa and Drew for some good laughs and great nuggets of wisdom. In this episode, Drew opens up about his deeply powerful journey to recovery from addiction as well as his[...]
Episode 8: Exploring the Link Between Eating Disorders and Social Injustice
In this week's episode, Alyssa sits down with Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Dr. Maria Paredes, for a poignant conversation about the role of social (in)justice in the development of eating disorders.
Learn[...]
Episode 7: Forever Your Overwatch Foundation
Episode 7 is a tough discussion about the prevalence of domestic violence and why it isn't always that easy for victims to "just leave". FYO founder and executive director, Nick Luciano, talks[...]
Episode 6: Emerging from Victimhood with Transformative Neuro-Reiki Master, Brenda Kiss
If you have ever considered alternative forms of healing, this is the episode for you! Brenda Kiss has used her own journey of finding peace and healing from abuse to create and[...]
Episode 5: Traumatic Loss and the Stigma Surrounding Addiction
In episode 5, Alyssa sits down with the wonderful Patty DiRenzo, who lost her beloved son, Salvatore, to a heroin overdose. Patty and Alyssa discuss the difficulties of traumatic loss, the stigma[...]
Episode 4: The Intricacies of Complex PTSD
Episode 3: The Impact of Trauma on Career Development
This episode is all about trauma in career development and the workplace. Alyssa and special guest, Valerie Hicks Ashley, M.S., dive into a discussion on how one's history of trauma can impact[...]
Episode 2: Trauma and PTSD Defined
A Solo episode in which Alyssa provides a breakdown of what trauma and PTSD are as well as how the symptoms play out in real life (PTDSD can be much more complex[...]
Episode 1: The Introduction and the Inspiration
A solo introductory episode on what you can expect from the podcast. Alyssa shares more about who she is and why she felt called to create this podcast. This episode also includes[...]