Ep 140 - Dr. Tom O'Bryan - How to Fix a Leaky Blood Brain Barrier

Are you interested in healing your past? In this episode I talk with Khara Croswaite Brindle is a licensed mental health therapist in private practice in in Denver, Colorado. She holds various roles, including financial therapist, TEDx Speaker, burnout consultant, author, and professor. Her new book is Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships: Guiding the Adult Daughter’s Healing Journey through the Estrangement Energy Cycle. She discussed the common stages and experiences of estrangement, including questioning the relationship, confronting the parent, and potentially experiencing a rupture. She explained how estrangement is a difficult process rather than an impulsive decision. The interviewees also shared personal stories of struggling to gain approval from their mothers and dealing with the lasting impacts. Overall, the episode provided validation for adult daughters experiencing estrangement and explored how to heal from a damaged mother-daughter relationship.

Questions I asked:

·      What brought you into talking about Mother Daughter estrangement as a topic?

·      What would you say some people's assumptions about estrangement need to be dispelled?

·      What separates these stages in the parental estrangement experience?

·      What would you say, separates these stages in the parental estrangement experience?

·      What would you speak to women today that have gone through something like abandonment by their mother to help them understand their value?

·      What are the social stigmas attached to this mother daughter estrangement?

·      What would you say the social stigmas are attached to this mother daughter estrangement?

·      What assumptions about estrangement need to be dispelled?

·      Where can people find you online?

Topics Discussed:

·      Validation

·      Healing

·      Community

·      Growth

·      Hope

·      Motherhood

Quotes from the show:

·      "Most of the people I work with are women of all different backgrounds, you know, all the way from like 19 years old to like 65 and there seemed to be this pattern that they all had a different, contentious relationship with mom, but they were just trying to heal or fix or make better." @KharaCroswaiteBrindle @SisterhoodSweat

·      “This book felt like a love letter to adult daughters who didn't feel seen.” @KharaCroswaiteBrindle @SisterhoodSweat

·      “I would say pick up the book and read these nine women's stories that might also bring some heart into it” @KharaCroswaiteBrindle @SisterhoodSweat

·      “There's hope there's, you know, there's a possibility that I'm not going to be in this feeling forever.” @KharaCroswaiteBrindle @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Khara Croswaite Brindle:

·       https://www.estrangementenergycycle.com/

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On this week's let it rip Friday, we're discussing personal power.

On this week's motivation monday, we're discussing compromise and making sure to keep what you want in mind.

On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing being in the right place.

Are you interested in improving your relationship?  Have you been worried about your boundaries?  This episode is perfect for right after Valentine’s Day. Today, I talk with Sami Wunder. She is a leading international dating and relationship expert, specializing in helping high-achieving women find and keep amazing romantic love. Sami prides herself on the incredible results her clients achieve through her soulmate attraction and intimacy-building processes inside romantic relationships. To date, she's helped over 450 + of her clients get engaged, and hundreds more attract happy, committed relationships, with over 90% success rate in marriage. Sami shares with us how to tap into our feminine energy and use that to find love. We also discuss what high-value dating is and setting boundaries. We discuss how to bring the spark back to your relationship.

Questions I asked:

·      What is not to miss in Europe?

·      What was the reason you got into relationships?

·      How can women get out of the control phase?

·      What are ways women can shift into feminine energy?

·      How can we stop over-giving in our relationships?

·      How can we keep our value while dating?

·      How can we avoid our partner controlling us?

·      How can we keep from avoiding issues in dating?

·      What can a lady do to put some sizzle in the relationship for Valentine’s Day?

·      Tell us about your free gifts.

Topics Discussed:

·      Relationships.

·      Dating.

·      Feminine Energy.

·      Masculine Energy.

·      High-Value Dating.

·      Female Empowerment.

·      Acceptance.

Quotes from the show:

·      “I brought too much masculine energy to dating.” @SamiWunder @SisterhoodSweat

·      “You need polarity, the presence of polar energies, feminine and masculine.” @SamiWunder @SisterhoodSweat

·      “You need to use both masculine and feminine energy to succeed.” @SamiWunder @SisterhoodSweat

·      “We need to decide if we can accept our men as who they are.” @SamiWunder @SisterhoodSweat

·      “Why do we keep doing what isn’t working for us?” @SamiWunder @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Sami:

·       Free Gift

·       Website

·       LinkedIn

·       Twitter

·       Facebook

·       Instagram

·       YouTube

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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing marital roles.

On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing that some parts of you shouldn't be compromised to change.

In this episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, host Linda Mitchell engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Bob Gardner, an expert in trauma resolution. Bob shares valuable insights on freeing oneself from PTSD and trauma without the need for extensive talk therapy or lifelong commitments. The duo explores practical tools for individuals facing trauma, offering unique perspectives on managing difficult situations. They delve into the science behind trauma responses, emphasizing the importance of challenging the stories we create about our experiences. Bob's innovative approach to addressing trauma involves separating emotions from conversations, allowing for a more intentional and empowered response.

Questions I asked:

·      What are some tools for people facing trauma and abuse?

·      How can individuals deal with berating or abusive situations when they can't escape?

·      Can you provide tips for women dealing with intense conflicts, especially with family members or close relationships?

·      What is the science behind trauma responses, and how do they develop?

·      How can people navigate situations where someone is goading them for a response without getting drawn into the conflict?

·      What are some ways people can free themselves from PTSD and trauma right now?

·      Where can people find you online?

Topics Discussed:

·      Overcoming addiction and trauma.

·       Using breathing techniques to overcome addiction and trauma.

·       Managing emotions and overcoming depression.

·       Managing emotions and reactions to difficult situations.

·       Managing stress and creativity through unconventional methods.

·       Trauma response and its impact on the brain and body.

·       Managing emotions and taking control of reactions.

·       Communication, intimidation, and emotional responses.

·       Communication methods and their effects on relationships.

·       Challenging and reframing traumatic experiences.

·       Healing from childhood trauma and abuse.

Quotes from the show:

·      "Honestly, just do it louder. If you interrupt the conversation with heavier breathing and bigger movements, the other person would be like, 'What are you doing?'" Bob Gardner @SisterhoodofSweat

·      "A lot of the training and the stuff that I developed came out of martial arts training, it came out of looking at how people resolve conflict psychologically." Bob Gardner @SisterhoodofSweat

·      "Leave the person in confusion because when they're confused, they're looking for you to lead the situation." Bob Gardner @SisterhoodofSweat

·      "People might look at you weird, but especially if you're older, you have permission to be weird." Bob Gardner @SisterhoodofSweat

·      "Survival first, even with special operatives, get out of there, then learn to do it better." Bob Gardner @SisterhoodofSweat

How you can stay in touch with Bob:

·      https://www.facebook.com/thebobthegardner

·      https://www.facebook.com/thebobgardner

·      bob@thefreedomspecialist.com

·      https://www.thefreedomspecialist.com/

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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing why you should not bow down to the pressure of others.

On this week's Let It Rip friday, we're showing up unapologetically and owning who we are!