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Stephanie Thornton Plymale is the CEO of Heritage School of Interior Design. Stephanie calls Portland, Oregon, home – a word with much meaning as she grew up without one. From living in a car on the beach with her five siblings, to isolation in the Dependent Unit of the State of California, to a horribly abusive foster home, Stephanie never experienced a feeling of family as a child. Married at 19 to her high school sweetheart, her desire for family roots helped her to build a stable marriage and loving home for her three children. Stephanie continues to balance family life with promoting Heritage, the success of its students, staff, continually growing community and philanthropic efforts. Stephanie recently founded the Heritage Home Foundation, which serves our foster youth and homeless community, and is an advocate for non-profit organizations including Project Lemonade, William Temple House and Treehouse. She also currently serves on the board for Project Lemonade. Stephanie’s traumatic childhood, family life and career is unique yet she takes heart in knowing that life’s lessons are universal and that everyone has a story. Her goal is to inspire others to share their stories, receive support and feel empowered by their ability to survive, forgive, heal, transcend and live the life of their dreams. We chatted about.... Why Stephanie decided to share her story after years of hiding it from the world The horrific trauma Stephanie's mother experienced as a child and how her unprocessed trauma presented itself later in life How Stephanie helped her mother release her trauma What it was like for Stephanie to grow up in a toxic home with a stepfather who struggled with substance use and how she later found forgiveness How as a child, Stephanie had to buy drugs and steal food for her mother and stepfather Why Stephanie believes her memoir, American Daughter, is about not living in a state of judging other people How eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) helped Stephanie process and heal her trauma and triggers What life was like living in isolation in the Dependent Unit of the State of California How the foster care system failed Stephanie by placing her in a home with a sexual predator where she was repeatedly sexually assaulted What it felt like for Stephanie to go from having no family history to discovering she descends from America's foremost founding families  The possibilities of what her mother's life might have looked like had she received the proper mental health treatment she needed to process through her trauma What Stephanie's relationship looked like with her mother towards the end of her mother's life How her childhood shaped how she showed up as a mother to her own children __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-courageously-u-podcast/id1506417679 ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/stephanie-thornton-plymale/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Dr. Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind and the author of his first ever book Chatter: The Voice in our head, why it matters, and how to harness it. He is an award-winning professor in the University of Michigan’s top-ranked Psychology Department and Ross School of Business, Ethan utilizes and implements his research on how the conversations people have with themselves impacts their health, performance, decisions, and relationships. Ethan earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from Columbia University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in social-affective neuroscience to learn about the neural systems that support self-control. He moved to the University of Michigan in 2008, where he founded the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. We chatted about.... What chatter is and when it backfires The purpose of chatter and how it benefits you How you get stuck in chatter Why you don't want to rid yourself of negative emotions What to do if you're caught up in chatter The factors that can make you more vulnerable to chatter like experiences Whether or not you can control your thoughts What to do if a worrisome thought pops up How sharing your chatter with others can push others away Why you read and have no clue what you read How social media impacts your inner voice Whether or not chatter manifests in children Why engaging in introspection when distressed can contribute to mental disorders If auditory hallucinations are similar to chatter __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-courageously-u-podcast/id1506417679 ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/ethan-kross/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Kelsey Patel is one of Hollywood's leading wellness and reiki experts. She's a sought-after spiritual empowerment coach, movement teacher, reiki healer, meditation instructor, and a multi-faceted entrepreneur and inspirational speaker. She is the creator of the Pure Joy app and founder of Magik Vibes, a soul-enhancing lifestyle brand that includes her very own wellness meets spirituality podcast, Magik Vibes.  We chatted about... Kelsey's journey from the U.S. Senate to the world of wellness  The importance of micro-breaks for macro joy  Why "I'm right on time" needs to be your new mantra  How you know you lack an abundant mindset What a nudge from the universe looks like  How do you surrender to the universe  The one practice that Kelsey leaned on most while healing  How anxiety presented itself in Kelsey's life  What Reiki is  The beauty of energy healing and chakras  How to clear negative energy out of a room Items to add to your room to promote good energy The role intentionality plays in good energy Why you should know your moon sign to help clear energy Kelsey's tips for reducing anxiety How Kelsey pulls herself out of the game of comparison __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: https://courageouslyu.com/anxietyfreebie ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/kelsey-patel/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Were you raised by an emotionally immature person? Are you an emotionally immature parent?  Not sure how to answer these questions. No worries. You’re in luck. Today the wonderful Dr. Lindsay Gibson joins us on the show to discuss how to heal from distant, rejecting, or self-involved parents. Dr. Gibson has been a psychotherapist for over thirty years, working in both public and private practice. In the past, she has served as an adjunct assistant professor in Clinical Psychology, teaching doctoral students clinical theory and psychotherapeutic techniques. Dr. Gibson is the author of three books: Who You Were Meant to Be, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents, as well as a fourth on Self-Care which will be coming out in Fall, 2021. P.S., I got a sneak peek of her upcoming book and it’s definitely one you’ll want to add to your wish list. We chatted about... What is an emotionally immature parent What does emotional immaturity look like How trauma impacts their ability to receive your love How our defenses appear as different personalities How an internalizer takes in information How an externalizer can recognize their behaviors are not serving them Whether or not you can struggle if raised by an emotionally immature parent Questions to ask yourself to determine if you are emotionally mature The four types of emotionally immature parents Where healing begins if raised by an emotionally immature person How you can use metacognition to gain awareness about your thoughts, feeling, and experience The "medication" for growing up with emotionally immature parents The importance of reconnecting with your inner child How does being raised by an emotionally immature person impact relationships __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-courageously-u-podcast/id1506417679 ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/lindsay-gibson/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Karin Jervert is a fine artist, writer, and psychiatric survivor labeled Bipolar at 21. She is currently working on a memoir exploring the medicalization of suffering and the parallel loss of language around emotional pain. Her work explores empathy, identity, normalization of suffering, and the power of creative expression to transform trauma, particularly the types of trauma inflicted by the psychiatric industry. Her study of Buddhism and improvisational comedy find their way into her work as well. Karin currently works for Mad in America. You'll learn... How Karin almost lost her life to her mental health treatment The symptoms and events that led Karin to be diagnosed with bipolar Karin's experience being hospitalized for mental health reasons How Karin was led to believe she had a "broken brain" Why Karin started using substances to cope Factors in Karin's childhood that played a role in her mental health The biggest trauma of Karin's life What it looks like to be involuntarily hospitalized Karin's process of withdrawing from mental health medications The role community, support, and hormones play in mental health How Karin found her laugh again The pros and cons of being diagnosed with bipolar Karin's struggle with suicidal ideations ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/karin-jervert/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

According to the CDC, in 2018, suicide was the tenth leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 48,000 people. Suicide was the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34, and the fourth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35 and 54. There were more than two and a half times as many suicides in the United States as there were homicides. Today Dr. David Rudd, President and Distinguished University Professor of Psychology at the University of Memphis, is joining us on the show to discuss the topic of suicide. Dr. Rudd’s primary focus of his research is clinical suicidology, with an emphasis on understanding acute and chronic distinctions in risk. You'll learn... Pandemic suicide statistics Dr. Rudd's thoughts on why suicide rates are increasing Suicide warning signs Dr. Rudd's thoughts on whether people genuinely want to die when they attempt suicide The difference between chronic and acute suicidality Tips on how to help people who have passive suicidal thoughts When it's more likely for someone with severe depression to act on suicidal thoughts Correct terminology to use when discussing suicide How to help a teenager who's having suicidal thoughts Tips on how to ask for help if you're having suicidal thoughts How to cope when a family member dies by suicide Whether or not talking to someone about suicide will lead them to attempt suicide The importance of a safety plan and limiting access to a method How to treat chronic suicidal urges How to help someone engaging in self-injurious behavior Dr. Rudd's advice to someone having suicidal thoughts If it's normal to have passive suicidal thoughts ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/suicide-2/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Jessica Murnane is the founder of Know Your Endo (the endometriosis education and awareness platform), the author of the One Part Plant cookbook, and the host of One Part Podcast. She is a sought-after speaker and has contributed to/appeared in several magazines and websites including Bon Appétit, Goop, Shape Magazine, The Kitchn, Mind Body Green, and The Coveteur. Her latest book, Know Your Endo: An Empowering Guide To Health + Hope With Endometriosis is out April 27th, 2021. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her family, and lots of palm trees. You'll learn...  What it felt like to find out I had endometriosis Statistics on endo What endometriosis is and its symptoms The average time frame it takes to be diagnosed with endometriosis The different kinds of surgery for endometriosis Jessica's story of living with endometriosis Whether or not a hysterectomy is your answer If there is a cure for endometriosis Why it's valid to feel anger after being diagnosed with endo The importance of tapping into your hormones How endo led to Jessica not wanting to wake up in the morning Why it's important to plan your life around your period Tips for how to navigate work when you live with endometriosis Jessica's advice for managing endometriosis How often you should ask for ultrasounds if you have a history of cysts Jessica's thoughts on birth control as a form of treatment Whether or not pregnancy is a treatment for endo ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/jessica-murnane/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change with directed mind input. During her years in clinical practice she worked with many people who struggled with Traumatic Brain Injury, learning disabilities, autism, dementias and mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, and Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences, churches, and to various audiences around the world. She is also part of the mental health initiative in Washington, DC. You'll learn...  What happens when we don't use our minds correctly The difference between the mind and the brain What neuroplasticity is How your thoughts keep you stuck What happens when you suppress the undealt with thoughts The toxicity of being labeled with a mental illness The role telomeres play in mental health Dr. Leaf's beliefs on schizophrenia The importance of identifying the why behind your symptoms How you can clean up your mental mess The importance of tuning into your physical and mental warning signals How many days it takes to build a habit (It's not what you think) The importance of using brain-building to keep your brain clean ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/caroline-leaf/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Denise Woods is one of the nation’s most sought-after voice and dialect coaches, with clients such as Halley Berry, Common, Will Smith, Octavia Spencer, Tyler Perry, Jessica Chastain, Soledad O’Brien, Queen Latifah, Ray Liotta, Portia De Rossi, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mike Myers, and many, many more.   She has also coached broadcast news anchors at NBC Nightly News, CNBC, Bloomberg News, The Today Show, CNN, Inside Edition, KTLA News, and the TV Guide Channel, and she has prepared NBA and NFL athletes for on-camera commentary.  Denise is a graduate and former faculty member of The Juilliard School and a long time faculty member of California Institute of the Arts.  Denise is committed to giving disenfranchised voices the courage and tools to use their words, thoughts, and stories in ways they never thought possible by dismantling fear, shame, and insecurity. Her first book, The Power of Voice, was released in January.  You'll learn...  Where the real origin of voice comes from The event that inspired Denise to write The Power of Voice How anxiety, stress, and trauma impact your true voice The importance of breath when speaking One thing to do if you struggle with anxiety around public speaking How imagination and relaxation improve speech Why you need to release your jaw when speaking The proper placement of your tongue when talking How tension in your tongue impacts speech All about nasal constants and when they become a problem How to improve speech by slowing down and putting more color in your voice Why you must imagine yourself bigger when speaking The role your personality plays in your voice ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/denise-woods/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. Named one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is the bestselling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum. Dr. Cole has also cohosted the popular podcasts goodfellas and Keto Talk and is the host of the new podcast, The Art of Being Well. You'll learn...  Dr. Cole's approach to healing the underlying driver of your mental health problem The importance of an integrative medicine approach to treating mental health Why you can't medicate yourself into health The importance of looking at your "second brain" Why mental health symptoms are your check engine light The role inflammation plays in mental health How autoimmune issues can impact your mental health The role histamine intolerance plays in anxiety and depression Where to start if you want a functional medicine approach to healing The core four foods that disrupt the microbiome and homeostasis of your body What intuitive fasting is and how it can improve health Which Dr. Will Cole book he suggests you read first Dr. Cole's thoughts on using CBD to reduce anxiety ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/will-cole/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/