Trauma Rewired

Joining us is Founder of Inner Restoration, Alison Leitheiser. Her story is nothing short of miraculous and a testament to what is possible when you're determined to heal. She found her passion helping others find hope and healing. In this episode, we discuss: Alison's health challenges during her younger years Being quadriplegic, life before, her mental health and how she felt through her battle with it Gaining her mobility and independence back NFP and applied neurology Alison's time on American Ninja Warrior and hanging out with Olympians Bush Flower Essences and Biophoton Therapy Alison's programs, what they do and how she works with her clients Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Alison Functional Applications for an Empowered and Vibrant Life Come and join my FREE online tribe! This group is where we can connect and get stronger and healthier together I provide weekly topics and new drills & practices for you to feel better! About Alison Leitheiser Everyone has their own challenges, but when I was 16, mine stopped me in my tracks! I had seizures, fatigue, organ damage and paralysis. I could not move from the neck down. A virus had gotten into my spinal cord and I became quadriplegic. Unwilling to accept my seat on the sidelines, I wanted to participate in life more and spent two decades learning and healing. My experiences changed the course of my life as I found a passion for helping others find hope and healing. I started my road as an alternative health care practitioner in 2002, started my own clinical practice in 2009 and today I love working with people's health challenges and helping them find their way to wellness. Now I want to give that experience of feeling better, help you to participate in life more and reclaim your health! Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Alison Website Facebook Instagram

In this episode I will be talking about different coping tools you can add to your toolbox right now. We will be changing the physiological state in the body to the rest and digest place. In this episode, I discuss: When I discovered nervous system healing and fight to repair my mind and body My encouragement to you to nurture yourself on your journey to heal Using your senses as coping tools that can help you relax Co-regulating and the different methods and reactions of it Giving gratitude for the physical body and its help with expansion Meditation, trauma, and training your nervous system Respiration tools – I guide you through 2 different breathing exercises The vagus nerve Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Resources From This Episode: BBW consultation for Food Freedom → Book Your Call Amazon Colored Glasses HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Joining us is Best-Selling Author & Founder of Thought Leader Academy, Sara Connell. She helps coaches, writers, and entrepreneurs become successful published authors and TedX in-demand speakers. She's not just here to share her story but she wants to share yours too. You are unique and you are not an imposter, there are beliefs that are holding you back that are not yours to carry anymore. In this episode, we discuss: External validation comes with a loud inner critic Creativity is a powerful force that we don't realize Sarah's history of trauma in her life The work Sarah did to heal from her eating disorder and sexual trauma Identifying our repressed memories of childhood sexual trauma Sarah's process of meditation 'Meditate or Medicate' The Thought Leader Academy: the purpose and what to expect The fear of passing down generational trauma Having fun is underrated Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Sara Take Your Next Step: Free Instant Training Programs Sara is offering: Thought Leader Academy & Strategy Session About Sara Connell Ata young age her dream of being a writer was shut down when a teacher told her she wasn't good enough. Fast forward to 17 years ago when a book saved her life. Sara in between flights after a long day of traveling, in the airport book store, picks up a book that she absolutely finds herself in. Reads it endlessly & tirelessly, wakes up and makes a vow to herself. She left the abusive job, sought the help she needed to regain physically and emotionally. Resources From This Episode: Connell, Sara. 21 Ways to Double Your Productivity, Improve Your Craft & Get Published!: A Field Guide for Writers Connell, Sara. Bringing in Finn: An Extraordinary Surrogacy Story Bullitt-Jonas, Margaret. Holy Hunger: A Woman's Journey from Food Addiction to Spiritual Fulfillment Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Sara Website Facebook Instagram Email: care@saraconnell.com

Julie Smith From The Sam Foundation joins us to talk about suicide awareness the prevention, risks, and healing form losing someone to this tragic event. Suicide, according to the CDC, is the most preventable death. In this conversation, we open up about our stories of suicidal ideation stemming from depression and domestic violence, and Julie shares the warning signs and programs they offer to bring educational training into communities, schools, and mental health professionals. In this episode, we discuss: Reducing stigmas Julie's experience with mental illness How Julie's brother was the inspiration in creating The SAM Foundation Looking after the youth Jennifer's suicidal ideation experience Cultural shame and trauma guilt Suicidal people don't want to die, they want the pain to stop Suicide occurs when there is no hope left Programs and tools for people Recognizing the signs of suicide Call 911 If you can't reach someone or get yourself to the ER, call 911 and someone will come to you. 24/7 Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line Free crisis support services at no cost, 24 Hours a day. To use, text "START" To 741741 Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Brain Based Wellness - Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Work with Julie Virtual Training Sessions Here is the link for one of our current giving tools: https://app.bcharitable.org/campaigns/76 Hope Squad Find a support group - AFSP Work with Truth Be Told Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let's raise each other up! I Want To Donate! Truth Be Told VIP In Person or Virtual Story Gathering - Wednesday, Dec.8th Get My Ticket Here About Julie Smith Julie Smith is the President and GA director for The SAM Foundation operating virtually, as well as in person in GA and AL. She along with her sister, Nicole Goggans, founded the organization in 2017 with the mission to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, in honor and memory of their brother Sam Johnson; because Suicide…Awareness… Means… Hope. The SAM Foundation has trained over 5000 individuals that include mental health professionals, teachers, students, school counselors, nurses, first responders and concerned community members in vital suicide prevention programs. The rapid growth of The SAM Foundation has been the result of the extreme need to combat suicide in our communities, which is a continual heartbreak. Julie is committed to breaking the stigma of issues within mental health and becoming a resource for those affected by suicide. Julie knows the effects of extreme trauma first hand and is truly committed to learn how dealing with trauma may prevent other mental health issues and crises and will spread this awareness to others within her work in hopes of changing the stats of suicide in our nation and worldwide. Suicide has become a silent epidemic in which so many are unaware. Together with education, study, and awareness, change is possible, therefore hope is restored… Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Julie Website Facebook Instagram

Elisabeth and I are joined by two incredible women from the Truth Be Told program, Angie Hijl and Heather Emerson. Truth Be Told provides transformational programs through self discovery for women who are or who have been incarcerated. Resulting in increased self worth, accountability, and positive contributions to society. They focus on making women's time behind bars more meaningful. They break generational traumas so mothers and daughters don't repeat history. We will be hearing vulnerable stories from Angie, Heather, and Elisabeth today. In this episode, we discuss: A program created by women for women Breaking generational trauma and generational incarceration Heather's sexual assualt and incarceration story in the military Elisabeth shares some of her story of trauma and addiction Angie shares her traumatic younger years and incarceration story Helping the youth with their trauma Guidelines and programs for women in prison Increasing self worth and accountability Healing is a collective effort Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Truth Be Told Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let's raise each other up! I Want To Donate! Truth Be Told VIP In Person or Virtual Story Gathering - Wednesday, Dec.8th Get My Ticket Here About Angie Hijl Originally from Orlando, Florida, with a professional background in corporate event planning, Angie created A Soiree by Angie to channel her personal style and passion for design and creativity. A Soiree has grown from designing events to custom dried floral arrangements and consulting for local Austin businesses – ranging from brand development, graphic design, photography, community relations, and social media management. With that passion for connecting people and building community, Angie co-founded a local Women Empowerment group called Glam Soiree. Glam Soiree is a flourishing and intentional community where women of all different backgrounds and professions come together to celebrate life, support and inspire each other, set intentions for the future – and be glam while doing it. Pre-covid, Glam Soiree hosted bi-monthly events at the top restaurants and venues throughout Austin. Angie is proud to be a Board Member of Truth Be Told. Truth Be Told is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, TX that provides transformational programs to women behind bars. Being formerly incarcerated herself, Angie is a strong supporter of women that are currently and have been involved in the criminal justice system who are working to rebuild their lives. She believes that we all have the ability to use our voice, discover our true selves, heal from past traumas, and create the life we want to live. About Heather Emerson Heather's mission is to change food through strengthening local food systems so that everybody wins: the community, our health, our planet. In 2016, she founded Prep To Your Door in an effort to make that a reality. The company serves Austin and Houston organic, farm-to-table meals in zero-waste packaging. All products are plant-based, gluten and dairy free. Heather has spent the last 15 years rebuilding her life after being incarcerated for one year. Her promise upon release was to grow, be honest, and do good things. She graduated from University of Texas with dual degrees in Mathematics and Linguistics, and in 2020 with her Masters from Harvard University. She is currently co-leading a team of 30 people and her proudest accomplishment is winning "FAVE Sustainable Business" in 2019, being invited to the board of Truth Be Told in 2020, and named as Forbes Next 1000 for 2021. Heather was also a finalist for Austin Under 40 Awards in 2020 and 2021, and won the prestigious Austin Women's Way Award for "Business to Watch." Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Truth Be Told Website Facebook Instagram @truthbetoldtexas @asoireebyangie @glamsoiree @angiemunchkin @theheatheremerson

Today we're joined by Holly Joy McCabe. She is a leader in holistic and wellness with a company called Zen in a Bottle. She will be sharing her story with us and shows up so authentically with her knowledge of an understanding of the healing that the body is capable of. And how she helps thousands of women transform their own patterns, they're bodies and it's really beautiful! In this episode, we discuss: Suicide attempt in her teenage years Being curious about religions Her traumatic younger years - Her 'Runaway Story' Disordered eating and mental health 'Living for myself' When Holly's health plummeted and how she shifted into physical healing and the nervous system Western medicine vs. Holistic health The subconscious programs and patterns Defining her work, how she she shows up, and what she's really doing Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let's raise each other up! I Want To Donate! Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Holly Hire Holly to speak at your next event → Book Here See the different 'Healing Paths' Holly has to offer Check out her Supplements and CBD Line Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Holly Website Instagram - @spiritualfitchick Instagram - @zeninabottlehealth Facebook Podcast

I'm really looking forward to exploring ketamine and ketamine assisted therapy with Alli Waddell, Co-Founder of Illumma Ketamine Clinic. She is here to share her big story and how she found ketamine. She has an incredible story, she's going to show up very openly and authentically. I'm a big fan of psychedelic therapy and plant medicine. It's helped me greatly with anxiety, depression, and purpose. But ketamine isn't a tool that I've worked with yet. Ketamine is breaking down barriers and leading the path in psychedelic therapy. From the history to the incredible healing properties, we're going to dive into that and learn everything we can about ketamine. In this episode, we discuss: What ketamine is Who ketamine is not for Ketamine's healing capabilities How trauma is the root cause The 2 Paths -- Ketamine Therapy & Ketamine Assisted Therapy The process of ketamine infusion and the experience Alli's journey and how she found her path to healing 'Emotional Unpacking' How ketamine lasts long-term Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let's raise each other up! (I Want To Donate!) Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Alli Learn more about Ketamine Infusion Therapy Illumma has partnered with Being True To You To offer (2) One-Hour coaching sessions so that you can implement the breakthrough that you find during your ketamine infusion series. About Alli Waddell Alli Waddell is the Co-Founder of Illumma Ketamine Infusion Clinic in Austin. At Illumma their mission is to help you find your light so that you can share it with the world. It is her mission to be a lifeline to those who are struggling. Her goal has always been to inspire, educate, and empower everyone to create a happy and healthy life. Ketamine therapy is just another tool in the toolbox. Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Alli Website - Illumma Website - Alli Waddell Instagram - @alliwaddell Instagram - @illummaclinic Facebook LinkedIn

Elisabeth Kristof and I sit down to talk about our five takeaways from a year of healing and a year of recording. We revisit some of our past episode conversations to discuss what we learned and our hopes for the future. Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Elisabeth Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

There is no one path to healing and we've gone deep this year with 33 women, different modalities all leading to healing, wellness, and the life you desire. Disordered eating, auto immune, sexual freedom, CPTSD, hypnotherapy, astrology for our times, sacred medicine, racial and generational trauma.. Let's celebrate one year, the diversity in the wellness industry and incredible women that have joined the Illuminated community this year. Thank you. Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Carly Pollack, Founder of Nutritional Wisdom, joins us this week to talk about gut health, detoxing, diet dogmas and much more. She has created a coaching system that includes nutrition, science, spirituality, and psychology. Her clients have long term success and you won't find anything like it. This episode is packed with so much information so grab your notebook, you won't want to miss this. In this episode, we share: 90% mind work and 10% functional nutrition Mind, Body, Spirit Food sensitivity and what causes it Gut Microbiome Probiotics and stool analysis Detoxification Hormone Testing (Dutch Testing) Diet dogmas Processed foods vs Unprocessed foods Consequences for each diet (Paleo, Keto, Vegan, etc.) Intermittent fasting and supplements How Carly got to where she is today Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Carly She has a lot to say, stay updated on what she's up to and read her most popular blogs and get her FREE e-guide to End Emotional Eating Check out Carly's Foodie and Nutritionist Approved Recipes About Carly Pollack: Carly Pollack is a holistic nutritionist-permanent change expert, Founder of Nutritional Wisdom, has a Masters Degree in holistic nutrition and has been studying health for 10 years. But most of all she's obsessed with helping you make changes to your health that last far beyond diet. She created Nutritional Wisdom 10 years ago to help clients achieve the results necessary to live an extraordinary life. She's hired and trained the best health coaches out there to get you where you truly want to be with your health, peace of mind, and vitality. Resources From This Episode: Pollack, Carly. Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled Asprey, Dave. Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Carly Website Instagram - @CarlyPollack Instagram - @NutritionalWisdom Facebook