Overcomers Overcoming

Michelle Seguin’s son, Devin, in 2013.  Devin got a stomach ache following which the medical staff found a cancerous tumor. Five weeks later, the medical staff performed surgery on Devin to remove the tumor. Within 24 hours of removing the tumor, he passed away because his body poisoned itself. His body still was trying to fight a tumor that was removed. There is nothing more painful a parent can go through than the loss of a child. Unfortunately, Michelle became a part of this group. Through her open and honest storytelling, Michelle gives the listener a heartfelt insight into the realities of losing a child, the search for acceptance, and how she created a legacy of love that transcends time. In this podcast, she documents her raw emotions around the loss of her son Devin and shares how his inspirational love for life helped her find herself and truly live. Michelle desires to help others see that a person can go through total devastation, physically, mentally, and emotionally, hit rock bottom, and still find their way to peace after the storm. Like so many others who face this unthinkable reality, Michelle’s grief and trauma affected every part of her life—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. For Michelle, the physical expression in her body showed up through chronic pain and severe fibromyalgia flare-ups that stymied her life. In this podcast, she shares her journey through the dark times and explores how other people express and handle trauma, grief, and sadness. Devin lived ‘Larger Than Life’ during his twenty-three years of life. By navigating the process of grief and seeing her son through the eyes of love and honor, Michelle has found her true, authentic self. Her book Larger Than Life: A Mother’s Love, Loss, and Her Journey Back to Living is Devin’s legacy.

Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Dr. Scott consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, neurodiversity, and active inclusion. Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed autistic person with ADHD and physical disabilities, Dr. Scott brings his experiences as a parent, researcher, educator, and Neurodiversity self-advocacy to an audience. He and his wife chose to be parents, fostering and then adopting two daughters. Audiences ask why an autistic person would want to be a father. Dr. Scott’s experiences and academic credentials empower him to advocate for their daughters in a school system that too often fails to provide reasonable support. Even well-intentioned parents, teachers, and researchers don't always understand what Neurodiverse minds and bodies experience. As a speaker with more than 150 regional and national appearances and 15 years of consulting experience, Dr. Scott discusses autism, parenting, and education from the autistic perspective. The Autistic Me blog was launched in January 2007 when he began working for others with special needs. He completed his doctoral studies in 2010 at the University of Minnesota. While a doctoral student, he conducted two grant-funded research projects on autism and instructional technology. He publishes in academic journals, co-edited a scholarly collection, and has presented numerous conference papers. Reflecting his passion for digital media, he completed a Master of Fine Arts in film and digital technology, a Master of Arts in English composition theory and rhetoric, and undergraduate degrees in English and journalism. You can learn more about Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt at https://www.tameri.com/autisticme/about/, https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/english/profile/christopher-wyatt/, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EvdCzSe8zU.

Kristie Guard was raised in a toxic family, and she married into a toxic marriage. She endured nearly 27 years of life not knowing what value she had to anyone. Ten years into a marriage with her high school sweetheart, author Kristie Addair Guard admitted the “happily ever after” just wasn’t, and it didn’t show any signs of getting there. However hard she tried, the lies she’d been given in childhood held a tight grip. Those fears left her enthralled—being unwanted, unloved, abandoned, and unimportant. In a last-ditch effort, she walked away in search of healing and happiness on her own, but instead, she met Jesus, the one who would deliver her from those fears. She learned that God is always at work in hearts. Through His word, therapists, time, and always through His loving, tender, kind presence, He brought Kristie first to her own healing and then to a marriage that wasn’t what she dreamed of but was precisely the best for her. Healing Ever After shares her story of heartbreak, healing, and redemption. It’s a story of Jesus making beauty from ashes—his favorite artistry- available to you, too, wherever you are. You can learn more about Kristie at https://www.instagram.com/kristie.addair.guard/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=0e63c2a4-e868-4ad1-a017-d762662b27b6&ig_mid=16D2DAE1-5E08-465D-AF4C-D28BE5E56031.

Grace Peterson gave birth to a “rainbow baby,” which has come to be known as the child born following a previous loss from a stillbirth or miscarriage. Grace’s child was diagnosed with the rare Trisomy 18 chromosomal disease. Trisomy 18 is a disorder in which babies are born with three copies of chromosome 18 instead of 2. For an unknown reason, this accident occurs at conception, and all cells in the body will have this structure. She wrote the book Behind My Smile: A Rainbow Baby Story as a journal to work through her traumas of the first attempted birth. She had a difficult childhood due to chronic illnesses. She also suffered and courageously left an abusive relationship. She found the one person to share her life with and then tragically lost her daughter in utero through termination for medical reasons (TFMR). The incredible joy of her son's conception shortly after was shadowed by her post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) and constant fear that she would lose him. She experienced conflicting emotions simultaneously. Soon after the birth of her rainbow baby, she nearly lost him to a significant illness. She realized her story had the potential to help other women. Through her life experiences, she has found her passion for speaking and eventually determined her strength as a woman and a first-time mother to a rainbow baby. You can learn more about Grace at https://www.instagram.com/gracepetersonrbm/.

Sara Slaybaugh experienced the emotions and discouragement of a toxic marriage. Many of us want a wholesome, long-term relationship to illuminate each other. As a person of faith, Sara hoped to get healthy support from fellow believers. She experienced mixed support from various people. Sara is now remarried with a blended family. Through her life experience, she works with divorced Christian women to coach them to learn how to find a loving and supportive relationship. Based on her experience, she understands the emotions of being a divorced Christian and feeling like an outsider in your previous circles. She coaches others to navigate being a newly single mom while helping them overcome the emotion of not wanting to date again to avoid a similar experience. Many Christian women experience weariness around being vulnerable to experiencing another toxic relationship. No one wants rejection. Through her experience, she developed ways to be practical with time, energy, or emotions to find the right person for a wholesome relationship. She has learned what to look for in a relationship while knowing what and how to say “no.” You can learn more about Sara at https://www.facebook.com/groups/confidenceandconnectionforsinglechristianwomen, YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SaraSlaybaughCoaching, and My free guide: www.saraslaybaugh.com/freeguide.

Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Dr. Scott consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, neurodiversity, and active inclusion. Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed autistic person with ADHD and physical disabilities, Dr. Scott brings his experiences as a parent, researcher, educator, and Neurodiversity self-advocacy to an audience. He and his wife chose to be parents, fostering and then adopting two daughters. Audiences ask why an autistic person would want to be a father. Dr. Scott’s experiences and academic credentials empower him to advocate for their daughters in a school system that too often fails to provide reasonable support. Even well-intentioned parents, teachers, and researchers don't always understand what Neurodiverse minds and bodies experience. As a speaker with more than 150 regional and national appearances and 15 years of consulting experience, Dr. Scott discusses autism, parenting, and education from the autistic perspective. The Autistic Me blog was launched in January 2007 when he began working for others with special needs. He completed his doctoral studies in 2010 at the University of Minnesota. While a doctoral student, he conducted two grant-funded research projects on autism and instructional technology. He publishes in academic journals, co-edited a scholarly collection, and has presented numerous conference papers. Reflecting his passion for digital media, he completed a Master of Fine Arts in film and digital technology, a Master of Arts in English composition theory and rhetoric, and undergraduate degrees in English and journalism. You can learn more about Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt at https://www.tameri.com/autisticme/about/, https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/english/profile/christopher-wyatt/, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EvdCzSe8zU.

Nancy Nungari works with organizations that want to capitalize on the power of digital content for customer acquisition and retention. Born and raised in Kenya, Nancy is based in Germany, where she's lived for 25+ years. Growing up on Africa's east coast, as a young girl, she wanted to be a nurse, an air hostess, or a fashion designer. Years later, she went to design college and worked in the fashion industry after moving to Europe. Following a back injury, she left employment, and after recovery, she followed her passion for reading and opened a Christian bookshop in Germany. Then e-commerce exploded, the recession hit, and Amazon became a competitor she couldn't keep up with. So, she wrote and published her first book, closed the shop, and took her business online. Her life has progressed despite adversity. For years, she struggled with emotional pain and a hunger for happiness, peace, and spiritual enlightenment that led her down many dead-end streets. Her search for fulfillment and purpose led to bad choices as she spiraled into addictions, destructive relationships, the occult, and debilitating depression. Then, in her darkest hour, she remembered the Jesus her mother introduced her to as a child. She asked Him for help, and the radical transformation and healing journey began. Today, she credits her achievements while overcoming a traumatic past to God’s unconditional love. You can learn more about Nancy at https://www.nagaconsulting.com.

Paul Granger describes his emotions and learning from his life experiences of enduring a stillborn childbirth and job termination from a toxic ministry experience. He and his wife prayed fervently for God to restore or create a heartbeat for their child in the womb of his wife. They prayed for and “claimed” that God could and would make a heartbeat. That did not happen. So, did God not hear or not care about their prayer? This resulted in a time of deep introspection from which they gained insights into God and oneness with Him. Following that experience, he experienced a job termination from a toxic ministry environment. Again, he and his wife are left with a “what now?” experience. Through these two life traumas, God impressed on Paul and his wife a renewal of their spirits and relationship with the God who created them and whose thoughts and ways are above ours. Through these two life experiences, Paul ministers to those experiencing similar hurting experiences. You can learn more about Paul at instagram.com/wheredidyouseeGod, https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-granger-804, and https://www.facebook.com/ptgranger.

Nico Lagan is an influential entrepreneur, men’s coach, and host of the thought-provoking podcast The Nico Lagan Show. Growing up without a strong male figure, Nico found himself idolizing the wrong role models and fell into a life of addiction and drug dealing until he eventually realized the need for positive change in his life. He is now on a mission to be a voice for men and empower them to reclaim their purpose and masculinity. During his life’s journey and personal transformation, Nico realized that in today’s society, masculinity is often under attack, and traditional values associated with men are deemed controversial. Undeterred by opposition, Nico fearlessly advocates for strong men and believes in bringing back the fundamentals of true masculinity. He emphasizes the importance of virtues such as being a protector, a provider, courageous, temperate, and having faith. Nico’s journey towards self-discovery and purpose was catalyzed when he decided to take a step back from the corporate world and embarked on a transformative solo motorcycle journey. This soul-searching adventure led him to embrace his true calling and ignited his passion for helping men find their purpose and identity. Nico’s approach to empowering men is encapsulated in the “5 Virtues of a Good Man.” He stresses the importance of being a protector, provider, courageous, temperate and having faith. These virtues guide men to cultivate their manliness and become better leaders in their families, communities, and society. You can learn more about Nico at https://nicolagan.com/

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Grace Tran lived much of her early life being self-critical while holding herself to unrealistic expectations. Through a reflective review and her accepting husband, she discovered she was living the life of an imposter. Because of previous interactions, she realized she was impersonating someone she wanted to be but was not. This discovery helped her discover the root cause of her high-functioning anxiety and chronic stress. She found through various therapy sessions she was very hard on herself. She assumed her critical nature was expected because she knew nothing different. Multiple health scares caused her to address the root of her problem. She learned to embrace her flaws and weaknesses through deep self-assessment and practice self-compassion. Previously, she had known through rote behavior traits to suppress and accept self-deprecating thoughts while attempting to overcompensate. She is now on a journey to unlearn the past and learn new thought patterns, leading to healthy self-confidence. She is passing forward her evaluated life experiences. You can learn more about Grace at https://withthetrans.com, instagram.com/gracellence, and instagram.com/withthetrans

Jordan Wilson is a modern-day prodigal son. He was raised in a Christian family with wholesome values. He felt somewhat protected and isolated from the world at an earlier age. Accordingly, he thought he needed to experience the world by engaging in different life events. That included drugs and alcohol. Through his mother’s prayers and fasting and his revitalized life in Jesus Christ, he developed a tenacious attitude to reverse his addiction and live his life for Christ. That transformation began on March 27, 2016 (his dad’s birthday). He chronicles his past life and his transformation into his new life in Christ in his book Jesus > Drugs: The Only War Won By Surrender. This inspiring true story takes the reader on a journey through drug and alcohol addiction, recovery, and freedom. The author shares a gripping first-hand account of drug use and his relationship with Jesus Christ, who set him free from it all. This true story is a must-read for anyone needing hope amid chaos. Jesus saves even the addicted sinner, and this book demonstrates God's abundant love, grace, and goodness. Jordan is a dynamic keynote speaker who takes his audience on a journey through drug and alcohol addiction, recovery, and freedom. He shares first-hand accounts of drug use and his relationship with Jesus Christ, who set him free from it all. As a speaker at your event, Jordan will encourage those who need hope amid chaos while sharing the gospel. He shows that Jesus saves even the addicted sinner and offers a glimpse of God’s abundant love and grace. You can learn more about Jordan at https://jesusisgreaterthan.org/.

Barbara Walsh is a mom, business owner, and breast cancer survivor. She had a lot of plans for the prime of her life. But, everything changed a few years ago when a routine mammogram revealed a need for a biopsy. She was then given the devasting news, “You have Stage 1 Breast Cancer.” The oncologist outlined the standard treatment protocol: surgery, radiation, and chemo, without offering any guarantees that these treatments would completely cure her or prevent the cancer from recurring. As she listened, she felt like her life was spinning out of control. The future now looked like an unstoppable conveyor belt going in and out of hospitals as she endured treatments and lost her hair. She felt completely helpless. To this point in her life, she had been a very compliant “patient.” However, she knew it was time to stop, pray – a lot, and seek another option. Through this, she felt led to roll up her sleeves and research. What she learned was literally an answer to her prayers! She learned about the power of nutrition and that a robust immune system is the key to health and healing. Instead of poisoning herself to get well, nourishing her body and rebuilding her immune system to heal made more sense. She knew this was the right path for her. So, she went “all in” with the natural options she had discovered and changed how she ate. Something else incredible happened while making the changes needed to rebuild her immune system! The stubborn weight that she had gained when she hit 50 started to melt away. She had more energy, she felt better, and she looked better than she ever had in her life! And that was just the beginning! Throughout this fantastic process, she kept asking herself: “Why hadn’t she heard any of this before? If she had, she probably could have avoided getting cancer in the first place!” Today, she has a clean bill of health! She continues to be a “clean” eater, and she hasn’t regained the weight she lost! She believes food's healing power transformed her body and empowered her to overcome cancer – and be her best self! It has been ultimately liberating for her to learn that it is possible to take control of your health naturally, and experience lasting transformation! Now, as a Board-Certified Master Health Coach, she is passionate about helping women do the same! You can learn more about Barbara Walsh and healthy living at https://goodnaturewellness.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/goodnaturewellness/.

Dana Diaz was born to a teenage mother out of wedlock who didn't want her but was forced to keep her. Reduced to nothing, she left home during her first year of college and immediately fell for a covert narcissist who promised her the love I never had. Dana married him who soon verbally and physically abused her much as her father did. She ignored her intuitive sense and married him anyway. During her 25-year-long relationship with him, he used her verbally and emotionally, drained them financially, manipulated her, cheated on her, and took advantage of her sexually. Accordingly, she did not want to engage with him. As retribution, he stalked her and attempted to kidnap their son. The trauma caused her severe illness. By the end of her marriage, she had autoimmune symptoms and lung syndrome resulting from consistently high levels of cortisol. Getting sick made her realize the self-respect and self-love she hadn't had before. Leaving the toxicity of that relationship has allowed her to heal and thrive. She has finally used her education in journalism and psychology from DePaul University to author a book about her experiences, and she is speaking out for other victims of abuse to create awareness about abuse and the need for more justice for victims. Her life of recovery and overcoming inspires others to show them it's never too late to love or live and fulfill their heart's desires. You can learn more about Dana through her book, Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse, and on her website https://danasdiaz.com/.

Matt Shoup is a Jesus follower, husband, father, award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, Spain aficionado, aspiring paella chef, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Spanish coffee addict. Matt’s entrepreneurial journey began at 10 when he started a lawn mowing business to earn $200 for a boombox. It was then that Matt discovered his passion and love of business. Ten years later, while studying at Colorado State University, Matt was recruited by a college painting company, where he learned even more about sales, marketing, and business operations. Matt made lots of money in college and then spent three times what he made. In March of 2005, Matt had been recently married, six figures in debt, and working at a job he hated as a loan officer. Matt was laid off from that job and quickly founded M & E Painting with the last $100 he had. M & E Painting has increased and has produced over 35 million dollars in revenue since 2005. Matt and M & E Painting have received dozens of local, state, national, and international business awards. Matt has been featured in publications such as INC Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, BBC, Fox Small Business, Huffington Post, US News and World Report, and EO Overdrive. Matt has spoken to companies worldwide, in both English and Spanish, where he shares a refreshing and down-to-earth message for entrepreneurs, inspiring them to pour into people and share their painted baby stories, among other topics. Matt wrote his first book, Become an Award-Winning Company, in 2011 and his second book, Painted Baby, in 2023. Matt founded and has grown six successful companies from the ground up. Extraordinary people are running these companies! These companies are M & E Painting, M & E Roofing Solutions, RiRy: Makers of The Pirate Patch Drywall Repair Tool, Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu, M & E Real Estate Ventures. You can learn more about Matt Shoup at https://www.mattshoup.com/.

Dr. John DeGarmo and his wife began foster parenting in 2008. They overcame the loss of their first child and adopted three children. In addition, they have fostered over 60 children. He is The  Foster Care Institute Director, an author, TEDx speaker, and one who works with legislators across the nation. He is driven to help children in crisis and does so through speaking and media appearances. Dr. John and his wife are recipients of the Good Morning America Ultimate Hero Award, as well as the Up With People Everyday Hero Award. He is a leading expert and consultant in the foster care field, and a popular and in demand transformational speaker and trainer on many topics about the foster care system. Dr.John travels nationwide, delivering passionate, dynamic, energetic, and informative presentations. Dr. DeGarmo is the author of several books. He also writes for several publications and newsletters in the United States and overseas. Dr. DeGarmo can be contacted at drjohndegarmo@gmail, through his Facebook page, Dr. John DeGarmo, or at The Foster Care Institute, www.drjohndegarmofostercare.com. You can learn more about him through his book, Keeping Foster Children Safe Online: Positive Strategies to Prevent Cyberbullying, Inappropriate Contact, and Other Digital Dangers.

Steve Wilson chronicles a portion of his life beginning at nine. He helped an unsuspecting person while in a movie theater who raped him. Steve immediately dismissed what happened, not knowing if he may have caused the incident. Through many years of his life, having suppressed the incident, he was diagnosed as being type 2 bipolar. For most of his 74 years of life, he has had bipolar disorder. Descending into the depths of suicidal intentions or rising to the high of watching the births of his children, he has endured a roller-coaster life of epic proportions. His memoir, Teetering on a Tightrope: My Bipolar Journey, takes the reader on a chronological journey of emotions recounting his rape, his desire to take his life, and his attempt to kill his father. His book recounts his voyage through therapy and his successes and failures using prescribed psychological medications while highlighting his recovery. Starting in 2016, Steve facilitated two mental health support groups in Phoenix, Arizona. Through his experiences and those of the numerous people with whom he has worked, he considers himself to be knowledgeable on real-life bipolar disorder. His memoir is deeply personal while being a call to action for the reader to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health to be a catalyst to find the support a person needs to resurrect their life. You can find Steve’s memoir at https://www.amazon.com/Teetering-Tightrope-My-Bipolar-Journey/dp/B0BSRJPNYT. You can learn more about Steve Wilson at https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/personal-stories/teetering-tightrope.

Kathleen Donnelly Israel chronicles her life of a difficult childhood that carried into her marriage. Kathleen is a San Diego, California, resident where she has lived her whole life. Ron (her deceased husband) and Kathleen Israel raised their five children in Lakeside, San Diego County. They were a Team Couple for Worldwide Marriage Encounter in the 70s and 80s. She has a bachelor’s degree in art from San Diego State University and studied Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School in Switzerland. She is a certified Transformational Breathing Facilitator and Theta Healer and has enjoyed a lifetime of walking, hiking, and running. Kathleen cared for her husband for 17 years. He had Parkinson’s disease until he died in 2018. She studied spiritual healing from many enlightened thought leaders and teachers during this time. Her book, Wisdom on the Camino: A Spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your Life, documents her evaluated life experiences. You can learn more about Kathleen at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-donnelly-israel-97a2389/ and https://www.wisdomonthecamino.com/.

Bruce is a very successful business owner who was forced to prioritize major decisions involving selling his business, shortly after which he was diagnosed with cancer. He chronicles his life of critical thinking, encouraging and inspiring others to make informed decisions by prioritizing life events. He completed his education at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, and quickly found his way to Cincinnati, Ohio, and Procter & Gamble. While living in Indianapolis, Indiana, he met and married his wife, Joyce. Bruce decided to leave his nomadic corporate life and start his own business. His business, McIntyreSales, was a food service sales and marketing agency that grew to represent manufacturers like Nestle, Smuckers, Otis Spunkmeyer, and more. Bruce believes in storytelling and in “story listening,” and how it is in the listening that we start to understand. He began posting his stories on Choices Do Matter, a weekly blog that ran for four years. He has now written his first book, There Are No Answers Here, Only Questions. Like everything in life, the more we share, the more we learn, and the better our lives can be. You can learn more about Bruce at https://charlesbrucemcintyre.com/, and you can book him to speak by going to https://charlesbrucemcintyre.com/contact/.

Avi Wolfson inspires audiences by inspiring others to re-activate the spark in their life. Confidence and success are contagious to foster that life change. A true champion isn’t someone who wins for themselves but does it to help others achieve what they have. These phrases dominated Avi’s life in words without action. Before he became a licensed realtor, professional salesperson, best-selling author, and three-time axe-throwing champion, his successes were more grounded. He enjoyed playing and watching football, ultimate frisbee, and ping-pong. In addition, he loved playing video games, watching documentaries, and solving Rubik’s cubes. Avi grew up with the impression he was a loser, which included feeling worthless and helpless. His family culture contributed to that disposition. He struggled academically, and while resilient, he felt inadequate for a long time. As a young adult, Avi was diagnosed as having Bipolar Type I (previously known as Manic Depression) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The anxiety was evident and present within my family but seldom talked about. Avi did not have permission to feel sad or express feelings besides happiness. Further, he felt pressured to take on heavily religious activities in which he had no interest. This took a heavy toll on him, leading him to drink, take drugs, and use music as a vice. He joined the US National Guard in high school to absolve himself of this shame. While he was proud and satisfied to serve his country in uniform, his problems persisted. As a self-starter, independent learner, and resilient survivor, he knew he would have to find it within himself to overcome his feelings of inferiority. With a change of mindset and the help of a mentor, he learned to accept every rejection as having a purpose. With this mindset change, Avi found a sense while discovering how to inspire others to discover their champion within. What started as writing would eventually become thirty titles about his childhood experiences that evolved into life coaching, helping others become confident and experienced, and now a career as a public speaker. You can learn about Avi Wolfson at https://www.terrificspeakers.com/avi-wolfson, https://www.amazon.com/stores/Avi-Wolfson/author/B00QZK1JRC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true, https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviwolfson/, and https://aviwolfson.com/.

Taimi (pronounced "tie-me") Lawlor lived as a complete perfectionist in her early 20s. Plagued by panic attacks, sleepless nights, severe constipation, and excessive exercise, she was a high-functioning, anxious person who did not believe in rest, recovery, or relaxation while trying to prove that she was "good enough." Instead of spinning in her never-ending symptoms, she put all her energy into getting to the root cause to improve her mental and physical health. Through a process of self-discovery and learning how the body functions are so functionally and integrally related, she discovered she no longer had to struggle with panic attacks, sleepless nights, the inability to poop, and just accepting sub-optimal health. Through many hours of research, trial-and-error, therapy, and self-discovery, she discovered herself and the root causes of her anxiety. Through this, Taimi helps others find and overcome the root causes of anxiety. She has an outreach practice to help others get beyond where she used to be. You can learn more about Taimi at https://www.astretchbeyondyoga.com. She is also on Instagram and Facebook as A Stretch Beyond Yoga.