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Lisa Duez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and the founder of Turning Point Counseling and Consulting—a thriving, Trauma-informed group practice serving the Hampton …

Lisa Duez is a Licen…

Lisa Duez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and the founder of Turning Point Counseling and Consulting—a thriving, trauma-informed group practice serving the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. With over 20 years of experience in the Mental Health field, Lisa blends clinical expertise with bold, compassionate leadership.She's writing a book on leadership in mental Health and is the force behind the Clinician Connection Conference, an annual gathering designed to inspire, equip, and connect mental health professionals. Lisa is also an author, speaker, and leadershi…

Garrett Wood, NBC‑HWC, is a clinical hypnotherapist, executive functioning specialist, and founder of Gnosis Therapy. He works with high‑achieving, high‑masking executives, founders, and entrepr…

Garrett Wood, NBC‑…

Garrett Wood, NBC‑HWC, is a clinical hypnotherapist, executive functioning specialist, and founder of Gnosis Therapy. He works with high‑achieving, high‑masking executives, founders, and entrepreneurs who want sustainable high performance without trading health, wealth, or Relationships. Over 18 years he developed the A3 Framework, Assess, Accommodate, Align, which maps capacity across sensory processing, bio‑budgets, subconscious beliefs, attachment patterns, values, and executive functioning. He then applies clinical hypnotherapy, outcome‑based Coaching, and somatic tools to end th…

What happens when betrayal doesn’t just break your heart… but shatters your identity?In this episode of Healing and Growing Hand in Hand, we are joined by Lora Cheadle — former attorney, author,…

What happens when be…

What happens when betrayal doesn’t just break your heart… but shatters your identity?In this episode of Healing and Growing Hand in Hand, we are joined by Lora Cheadle — former attorney, author, and betrayal recovery expert — for a powerful conversation about betrayal trauma, infidelity, healing after betrayal, and the ripple effect trauma has on intimate relationships and families.Laura shares her personal story of discovering her husband’s long-term infidelity and explains why betrayal is more than Grief — it’s a deep loss of identity, trust, safety, and self. Together, we disc…

What happens when betrayal doesn’t just break your heart… but shatters your identity?In this episode of Healing and Growing Hand in Hand, we are joined by Lora Cheadle — former attorney, author,…

What happens when be…

What happens when betrayal doesn’t just break your heart… but shatters your identity?In this episode of Healing and Growing Hand in Hand, we are joined by Lora Cheadle — former attorney, author, and betrayal recovery expert — for a powerful conversation about betrayal trauma, infidelity, healing after betrayal, and the ripple effect trauma has on intimate relationships and families.Laura shares her personal story of discovering her husband’s long-term infidelity and explains why betrayal is more than grief — it’s a deep loss of identity, trust, safety, and self. Together, we disc…

If you’ve ever felt like you’re overreacting, constantly on edge, or stuck in survival mode… this episode will change how you see yourself.In this conversation, we dive deep into nervous system …

If you’ve ever fel…

If you’ve ever felt like you’re overreacting, constantly on edge, or stuck in survival mode… this episode will change how you see yourself.In this conversation, we dive deep into nervous system regulation, trapped Emotions, and why your reactions aren’t actually the problem.About Jessy:Jessy Pearson-Cheney is a certified Emotion Code Practitioner and nervous system guide who helps women release trapped emotions and regulate their bodies so they can finally feel safe, calm, and in control. After years of working with women who’ve carried the weight of childhood trauma into adulthood, …

Ron Souers is an ADHD advocate, podcast host, and author dedicated to empowering adults with ADHD to embrace their differences and unlock their true potential. He’s the voice behind “Don’t Mind …

Ron Souers is an ADH…

Ron Souers is an ADHD advocate, podcast host, and author dedicated to empowering adults with ADHD to embrace their differences and unlock their true potential. He’s the voice behind “Don’t Mind Me, I Have ADHD,” a podcast that dives into the experiences of living with ADHD and Depression. - and is the author of The Self Discovery Journal for Adults with ADHD. As a consultant, Ron works with businesses to foster neurodiverse-friendly environments and to support employees with ADHD and their needs.Connect with Ron:Website: http://www.youradhdguy.com/Email: [email protected]:…

In this episode, Danielle Bernock, a Relationship Repair Specialist, discusses the subtle yet profound impact of "childhood emotional neglect recovery." She highlights how "child neglect" is often an …

In this episode, Dan…

In this episode, Danielle Bernock, a Relationship Repair Specialist, discusses the subtle yet profound impact of "childhood emotional neglect recovery." She highlights how "child neglect" is often an absence, a missing element, rather than an overt event, making it particularly difficult to recognize compared to abuse. Understanding "emotional neglect in childhood" is crucial for individuals who feel they were "neglected as a child," as it sheds light on what was absent during their formative years. This perspective is vital for those on a journey of "overcoming neglect" and addressing the lon…

Why can’t trauma survivors Sleep — even when they’re exhausted?In this Experts Explain Trauma episode, Lisa Tickel sits down with Dr. Iden to unpack what’s really happening in the brain and bo…

Why can’t trauma s…

Why can’t trauma survivors sleep — even when they’re exhausted?In this Experts Explain Trauma episode, Lisa Tickel sits down with Dr. Iden to unpack what’s really happening in the brain and body when rest doesn’t come easily.They explore how trauma rewires your body’s threat detection system, why the nervous system can’t “switch off,” and what to do when your brain starts racing the moment your head hits the pillow.You’ll also learn about a simple evidence-based technique called constructive worry that can calm your mind before bed — helping you finally rest without your …

Why do I feel worse now than before I even started healing?In this episode of Experts Explain Trauma, Lisa Tickel and Dr. Tammy Oluyori unpack why greater self-awareness can sometimes feel like things…

Why do I feel worse …

Why do I feel worse now than before I even started healing?In this episode of Experts Explain Trauma, Lisa Tickel and Dr. Tammy Oluyori unpack why greater self-awareness can sometimes feel like things are getting worse—when in reality, it’s a sign of progress.They explore how awareness magnifies what’s already there, why stories we tell ourselves can intensify pain, and how noticing unhealthy patterns is the first step to real change.✨ Join our healing community to connect with others walking the same path → https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/✨ Take the next step with our 6-we…

Who am I… after years of manipulation and devaluation?In this Experts Explain Trauma conversation, Lisa Tickel and Tim Fletcher explore what it really takes to rebuild identity after narcissistic ab…

Who am I… after ye…

Who am I… after years of manipulation and devaluation?In this Experts Explain Trauma conversation, Lisa Tickel and Tim Fletcher explore what it really takes to rebuild identity after narcissistic abuse. You’ll hear how shame and gaslighting shrink the self, why compassion (not self-blame) is step one, and the steady practices that help you re-discover preferences, voice, and boundaries—at your own pace.Expect mindset shifts for replacing old lies with truth, finding safe people, and giving yourself permission to play and explore again as you figure out who you are now.✨ Join Lisa’s h…

In this episode of Healing and Growing Hand in Hand, host Lisa Tickel is joined by Dr. John Connolly, the founder of Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), to explore a radically different approach to trauma…

In this episode of H…

In this episode of Healing and Growing Hand in Hand, host Lisa Tickel is joined by Dr. John Connolly, the founder of Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), to explore a radically different approach to trauma healing.Dr. Connolly explains why healing does not need to be painful, slow, or retraumatizing—and how Rapid Resolution Therapy helps people resolve deep emotional suffering quickly, gently, and effectively, often without reliving traumatic memories.🔹 About Dr. John ConnollyDr. John Connolly is the visionary founder of Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), a trauma-resolution approach designed to …

What if “self-sabotage” isn’t sabotage at all — but a signal?In this powerful conversation, we are joined by trauma-informed eating expert Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms and we unpack why progress w…

What if “self-sabo…

What if “self-sabotage” isn’t sabotage at all — but a signal?In this powerful conversation, we are joined by trauma-informed eating expert Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms and we unpack why progress with food can feel unsafe, why your nervous system resists change, and how to replace shame with curiosity and compassion.If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of binge eating or emotional eating, this episode helps you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface — and how to start responding, not blaming.Connect with Dr. Jessica:Website: https://peacefulpresencepsych.com/✨ Join Li…