Elevated Life Academy
By: Cherie Lindberg
Language: en
Categories: Education, Self Improvement, Health, Fitness, Alternative
Welcome to Elevated Life: Stories of Hope and Healing with your host, Cherie Lindberg. Join us on a transformative journey, as Cherie engages in provoking conversations with leaders of the diverse realms of therapy and mental healing. Embark on a quest to understand the intricate tapestry of the human mind as we uncover the power of therapeutic modalities, new healing methods, and the intersection of psychology and spirituality. "Elevated Life: Stories of Hope and Healing" is not just a podcast; it's your compass on a journey to well-being, self-discovery, and societal harmony. Subscribe now to join Cherie Lindberg and her...
Episodes
58: Trusting the Body’s Wisdom: Coming Home to Your Intuitive Self
Dec 15, 2025In this episode, movement and expressive arts therapist Cathy Williams invites us into the deeply personal and transformative story behind her work, Intuitive Self. Based in Melbourne, Cathy creates embodied experiences and soulful spaces that help people reconnect with the subtle intelligence of their bodies—guiding them to move through life with greater intuition, trust, and alignment.
Cathy shares how years of humanitarian work overseas left her physically and emotionally depleted, living from the neck up and disconnected from the signals her body had been trying to communicate. It wasn’t until burnout forced her to stop running...
Duration: 00:34:3057: Excellence, Healing, and The Fix Code: Stacey Nye’s Journey from Olympic Legacy to Inner Freedom
Dec 01, 2025What happens when a life built on excellence collides with an inner world of quiet suffering? In this powerful conversation, Stacey Nye shares her remarkable story of growing up immersed in the Olympic movement—surrounded by achievement, world-class athletes, and the pursuit of greatness. From her earliest years, the values of service, discipline, and striving were woven into her identity. By 16, she was working at the Games with her father and fell in love with the energy of it all, even as he reminded her, “Sweetie, there’s no money in it.” Stacey’s response: “I think I’ll figure out a w...
Duration: 00:34:2256: Unfiltered Therapists: Real Talk, Real Healing
Nov 17, 2025What happens when three seasoned therapists mix 20+ years of trauma work, a dash of friendship, and a notebook full of witty one-liners? You get Unfiltered Therapists—a podcast where wisdom meets humor and healing goes beyond the therapy chair.
Michelle, Kate, and Tiffany are longtime colleagues turned collaborators who believe mental health shouldn’t feel clinical, complicated, or out of reach. From family trauma to brainspotting to everyday stress, they bring raw conversations, honest reflections, and a touch of sass to topics that matter.
Born from inside jokes and T-shirt slogans, Unfiltered Therapists has evolved into...
Duration: 00:38:4255: Healing Through Sound & Soul: Colleen Klym on Expressive Arts and Brainspotting
Nov 03, 2025From childhood songs that soothed her sensitive nervous system to a career devoted to helping others heal, Colleen Klym’s journey is a powerful testament to the connection between creativity and well-being.
A licensed marriage and family therapist based in South Lake Tahoe, Colleen first discovered the healing power of music as a young girl struggling with asthma. Singing gave her breath, resonance, and a sense of connection that not only calmed her body but also touched the hearts of those around her. That early realization—that sharing her voice could bring joy and comfort—became the founda...
Duration: 00:23:5354: Brainspotting in Schools: Planting Seeds of Hope with Steven Rippe & Katrina Johnson
Oct 20, 2025What happens when neuroscience, education, and hope come together in the classroom? In this episode, we sit down with Steven Rippe—an experienced educator, principal, and leader in designing innovative, nationally recognized schools—and Katrina Johnson, a clinical social worker, therapeutic recreation specialist, and certified Brainspotter rooted in both the Driftless and the healing arts.
Together, Steven and Katrina explore how Brainspotting is transforming schools by creating safe, supported spaces where students’ voices are honored and their resilience nurtured. They share stories of innovation, the realities behind the perception that “everything is fine,” and why test scores don’t tell...
Duration: 00:37:4453: Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Conscious Leadership with Dr. Ron Stotts
Oct 06, 2025What happens when success is no longer enough? Dr. Ron Stotts has spent over a decade guiding high-level entrepreneurs and C-suite leaders through a profound inner journey—one that transforms not just their leadership, but their lives and the lives of those they touch.
In this episode, Dr. Stotts shares how he helps conscious leaders move beyond the invisible glass ceiling that traditional success creates. By reconnecting with parts of themselves left behind in childhood, leaders open the door to higher consciousness, deeper authenticity, and a powerful integration of logic with creativity, spontaneity, and vision.
Di...
Duration: 00:31:2352: Coaching as a Spiritual Journey: Matt Thieleman on Growth, Values, and Adventure
Sep 22, 2025What if your career wasn’t just about success, but about creating the life you truly want?
In this episode, executive and life coach Matt Thieleman shares how coaching became both his profession and his spiritual path. Splitting his time between coaching other coaches and working with founders and entrepreneurs who are bold enough to try and change the world, Matt brings a deeply values-based approach to his work.
For Matt, coaching is a mirror. It forces him to face his own beliefs, patterns, and limitations while guiding others through theirs. It’s this continuous cycl...
Duration: 00:25:5251: From Fear to Freedom: Gene Monterastelli on the Power of Tapping
Sep 08, 2025What if a simple tool could help you heal, shift your inner world, and reclaim a life you love?
In this inspiring conversation, Gene Monterastelli—host of the Tapping Q&A Podcast and founder of Tapping Q&A—shares how tapping transformed his own life and how he now teaches it as a powerful path to healing and authenticity.
Once a performer who could juggle, tell stories, and even open for Pope John Paul II in front of 40,000 people, Gene reveals how he simultaneously struggled with crippling fear in everyday life—unable to answer the phone...
Duration: 00:35:0050: Mindset Meets Muscle: The Power Duo Redefining Wellness with Ashley & Joanna
Aug 25, 2025What happens when mindset meets movement? In this powerful episode, we dive into the transformative journey of Ashley and Joanna, co-founders of Vizcaya Coaching — a dynamic team blending mental strength with physical resilience.
Joanna, a 16-year veteran of military service, turned her passion for personal fitness into a mission of helping others move better and live stronger through functional training. Her focus? Real-life strength — from carrying groceries without strain to shoveling snow pain-free.
Ashley, a seasoned mental health therapist and mindset coach since 2011, brings the emotional depth and healing tools that help clients shift patterns and...
Duration: 00:34:2749: Healing Beyond the Surface: Supporting Complex Nervous Systems with SSP and RRP With Carol Ann Brayley
Aug 11, 2025What if healing didn’t have to be slow and painful? What if frequencies, sound, and the right modalities could gently transform even the deepest wounds?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Carol Ann Brayley, a seasoned clinical social worker and somatic experiencing practitioner based in Ontario, Canada, who brings over 30 years of trauma-informed psychotherapy to the conversation. Her story is not just clinical—it’s deeply personal.
Carol Ann opens up about her own harrowing experience with trauma and how traditional talk therapy left her more destabilized than healed. She shares how her se...
Duration: 00:36:5948: Beyond the Mind: Rethinking Trauma from the Inside Out with Jenifer Freedy
Jul 28, 2025In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of trauma with Ontario-based psychotherapist Jennifer Freedy, who brings over 25 years of experience and passion to the conversation. Jennifer shares her evolution from viewing trauma as a cognitive and behavioral issue to understanding it as a deeply embodied nervous system experience, especially when it stems from developmental and childhood wounds.
We explore:
The difference between PTSD and developmental traumaWhy childhood trauma leaves such a lasting imprint on the brain and bodyHow our growing understanding of trauma in the last decade is transforming therapyWhy traditional talk therapy isn't... Duration: 00:41:2447: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Jen Gilchrist Awakened Her Life and Purpose
Jul 14, 2025What happens when life literally forces you to stop and reassess your path?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jen Gilchrist — Speaker, Spiritual Teacher, and Retreat Leader — whose life today looks like a dream: daily meditations, creative flow, luxury self-care, and annual dolphin swims in Hawaii. But it wasn’t always this way.
At 30, Jen was a single mom running a successful 6-figure beauty business — and burning out fast. Trapped on society’s hamster wheel of success, she felt like life was controlling her. That is, until a serious car accident shattered everything she though...
Duration: 00:36:2046: The Power of Play: Healing Generations One Child at a Time with Candace Rutkowski
Jun 30, 2025In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Candace Rutkowski, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. With over 12 years in the field and a deep-rooted passion for working with children, Candace shares how she found her calling in helping the youngest among us—babies through age 12—and their caregivers.
Candace takes us inside the world of infant and child play therapy, where neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and attachment work converge to create meaningful, lifelong change. Discover how First Play® Infant Play Therapy, a model developed by Dr. J...
Duration: 00:29:0845: Quantum Awakening: Healing the Past, & Liberating the Future with Agne Paceviciute
Jun 16, 2025In this powerful episode, we sit down with Agne Paceviciute, the visionary founder of Quantum Healing based in Sweden. Agne’s story is one of resilience, awakening, and transformation. After years of seeking answers through traditional therapy and self-discovery, she experienced a profound spiritual awakening that changed everything. But what came next was even more extraordinary: the realization that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Agne shares how she channeled her experience into creating a unique healing modality—Quantum Healing—that recognizes the deep interconnection between the mind, body, and soul. Her work is rooted in the understanding that by consc...
Duration: 00:29:2844: Unmasking the Hidden: Tania Rose on Neurodivergence, Womanhood & Lived Experience
Jun 02, 2025In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Tania Rose—a psychotherapist, art therapist, and clinical supervisor based in Australia with over 30 years of experience in disability and mental health spaces. Tania shares her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic woman with ADHD, and how her lived experience fuels her passion for supporting neurodivergent individuals, especially those who have gone undiagnosed for decades.
We explore:
The rise in late diagnoses among women, especially around menopauseWhy so many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s were misdiagnosed or dismissedThe legacy of outdated diagnostic criteria that fo... Duration: 00:36:5443: From Referee to Relationship Healer: Tony Victor’s Journey Into Deep Connection
May 19, 2025In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Tony Victor, a passionate and seasoned couples counselor based in Southern Illinois, just outside St. Louis. Tony shares the powerful story behind his calling to work exclusively with couples—a path rooted in his own childhood experiences of witnessing constant conflict in a home where love was present, but peace was elusive.
Tony opens up about the early days of his private practice, where individual and family therapy flourished, but couples work felt more like blowing a whistle in a boxing match than facilitating connection. Driven by a...
Duration: 00:35:0042: Wired for Healing: Cindy Smith on Brainspotting, Burnout, and Bilateral Breakthroughs
May 06, 2025What if the key to unlocking deep emotional healing isn’t in talking, but in where you look?
In this episode, we sit down with Cindy Smith, a pioneering brainspotting practitioner based in Boulder, Colorado, who’s been helping people regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with themselves since 2008. Cindy’s journey is anything but linear—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful.
From being the go-to confidante as a kid to studying psychology from day one in college (never changing her major!), Cindy has always had an innate sense for emotional depth. But burnout fr...
Duration: 00:22:3641 Leading from Within: Bridging the Personal and Professional with Rivka Geoghegan
Apr 21, 2025In this episode, we dive into the heart of leadership with executive coach and licensed therapist Rivka Geoghegan. Rivka has worked extensively with Silicon Valley professionals and leaders, helping them navigate workplace challenges that often stem from internal blind spots. Her unique approach blends psychology and coaching, guiding individuals to bridge the gap between their personal identity and professional roles.
We explore:
✅ How self-awareness transforms leadership
✅ The hidden inner structures that impact workplace challenges
✅ The power of bringing humanity back into the workplace
✅ Strategies for leaders to create alignment between...
Duration: 00:32:4040: Breaking the Mold: Patrice Flannagan-Morris on Redefining Mental Health Care
Apr 07, 2025In this episode, we sit down with Patrice Flannagan-Morris, a trailblazing mental health professional from Wisconsin, who shares her inspiring journey from agency work to building a thriving group mental health practice. With a team of seven clinicians, her practice offers a diverse range of services, including individual and couples counseling and community workshops, all designed to challenge the traditional medical model of therapy.
Patrice opens up about the unexpected twists and turns in her career, including how her carefully crafted five-year plan fell apart, forcing her to reimagine her goals and create something new. She discusses...
Duration: 00:23:3139: Balancing Acts: Motherhood, Mental Health, and the Power of Vision with Brittany Bagy
Mar 24, 2025In this episode, we sit down with Brittany Bagy, a St. Louis-based therapist, private practice owner, and mother of three. Brittany shares the real, unfiltered journey of running a thriving mental health practice while navigating the complexities of motherhood, marriage, and personal growth.
With expertise in brainspotting, Brittany helps clients move through anxiety, grief, and life transitions—while also using this powerful technique in her own self-care. She opens up about the struggles of maintaining her identity as a professional and a mother, redefining her vision along the way. From the challenges of building a career without a...
Duration: 00:26:5038: Taking the Leap: Vanessa Brugge’s Journey into Private Practice
Mar 10, 2025Have you ever dreamed of running your own private practice but felt unsure about taking the leap? In this episode, we sit down with Vanessa Brugge, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Certified Yoga Therapist, to hear how she made the bold move into private practice after decades in a large behavioral health organization.
Vanessa shares how she went from envisioning a career in therapy during her undergraduate years—where media portrayals made it look glamorous—to working in management for 20 years to support her growing family. When the time was right, she tran...
Duration: 00:20:1937: Fearless Leap: Building a Private Practice & Family Life with Gabby Palamino
Feb 24, 2025In this episode with Gabby Palamino, a Latina entrepreneur, therapist, and mother who took a bold leap of faith to build her private practice during the uncertainty of COVID. Gabby shares her journey of starting with just one private pay client—only to feel overwhelmed by fear. When she became pregnant, her perspective on work and family shifted, leading her and her spouse to reimagine their lives as co-parents and part-time professionals.
Through Brainspotting, Gabby faced her fears and gained the courage to fully step into entrepreneurship. She opens up about the struggles of balancing business growth, pa...
Duration: 00:33:4836: Climbing the Mountain: Risk, Resilience, and Building a Thriving Practice with Michelle Petty
Feb 10, 2025In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Petty, a play therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, to explore her journey from early intervention and attachment work to becoming a successful business owner. Michelle shares how her achievement-driven mindset and task-oriented nature initially made it difficult for her to take big risks—until a deep Brainspotting session revealed a powerful metaphor: a mountain she had to climb on her own.
With the support of her community and a trusted business partner, Michelle took the leap into private practice. She reflects on the challenges of stepping away from agency work, th...
Duration: 00:32:3235: Art as a Healing Journey: Ardenna Downing's Story of Grief, Growth, and Creativity
Jan 27, 2025In this episode, we explore the transformative power of art with Ardenna, an inspiring advocate for creative healing. Ardenna shares her deeply personal story of loss and resilience, starting with the death of her mother just before her 17th birthday and her grandfather when she was only 9. Growing up, she found herself surrounded by people who didn’t know how to process grief—and she didn’t understand it either.
During her junior and senior years, Ardenna began creating a portfolio and a grief journal, unknowingly laying the foundation for her healing. It wasn’t until later in life...
Duration: 00:31:5534: Reclaiming Integrity: Healing from Sexual Addiction and Betrayal Trauma with Michelle Dyett-Welcome
Jan 13, 2025In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michelle Dyett-Welcome, a compassionate guide for men navigating the challenging path of recovery from sexual addiction and for the women who’ve been impacted by betrayal trauma. Michelle shares her unique approach to helping individuals reconnect with their integrity, self-compassion, and wholeness through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
Topics Covered:
Understanding Sexual Addiction: How childhood trauma and shame contribute to the cycle of addiction, and how IFS therapy helps men connect with and unburden the parts of themselves they’ve judged or that society has labeled as “monstrous.”Restorin... Duration: 00:36:0033: Unlocking Stillness Through Movement: Addie DeHilster on Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Body.
Dec 30, 2024In this episode we dive into the world of mindfulness and movement with Addie DeHilster, a mindfulness meditation teacher and movement specialist. For over 25 years, Addie has relied on these practices to navigate the ever-changing seasons of life. From her early days as a college student in a high-pressure performance environment to her role as a teacher helping others access the benefits of embodied mindfulness, Addie’s journey is a testament to the power of connecting body and mind.
Tune in as Addie shares:
How yoga became a lifeline during a stressful season in college, introducing he... Duration: 00:29:1132: Bridging Body and Mind: Chris McDonald on Integrating Yoga into Therapy
Dec 16, 2024In this inspiring episode we sit down with Chris McDonald, a yogi and therapist on a mission to revolutionize how mental health professionals approach healing. Chris brings her unique perspective as a former school counselor of 16 years, where she first discovered the limitations of traditional therapy with anxious students. Her journey of self-discovery and reinvention has led her to embrace holistic principles, integrating breathwork, meditation, and yoga into her therapeutic practice.
Chris shares:
Her early struggles as a shy child and how they shaped her empathetic approach to therapy.The transformative moment when teaching breathwork to... Duration: 00:25:0031: Lauren Auer: From the Frontlines of Criminal Justice System to Counseling, with Trauma and Self-Care at the Core.
Dec 02, 2024In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Auer, a dedicated healer whose journey began in the criminal justice field, working with juvenile offenders and their families. Her work extended to counseling survivors of sexual abuse and assault at a rape crisis center, where she gained firsthand experience with vicarious trauma. Lauren’s insights reveal the profound layers of trauma and the need for providers to prioritize self-care and nervous system regulation.
Now in private practice, Lauren specializes in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, helping clients navigate their healing journeys. Join us as we explore her crash co...
Duration: 00:36:5430: Repairing, Reconnecting and Healing Our Relationships: The Power of Attachment with Diane Poole Heller
Nov 18, 2024Join us for an inspiring conversation with Diane Poole Heller, a leading voice in trauma resolution and attachment theory. In this episode, Diane shares how our connections can be disrupted and gives powerful insights on how we can repair and restore our connections. She highlights the transformative power of attachment work, showing how experiential healing can guide us back to secure and meaningful relationships.
Diane explains that while trauma can shake our attachment system and push us off-center, it is possible to heal and repair. With the right approaches, resilience can be rebuilt, and our relationships can...
Duration: 00:36:2029: The Neuroscience of Manifesting with Dr. Sabina Brennan
Nov 04, 2024Episode Summary:
In this episode, we dive into the science of manifesting with our guest, an Irish neuroscientist, author, and former actress. She shares her journey from TV to neuroscience, where she discovered ways to prevent dementia and educate the public on brain health. Now, she’s using her expertise to teach people how to harness their brains for manifesting and reaching their highest potential.
Key Topics:
From Acting to Neuroscience: Our guest’s path from actress to neuroscientist and educator, translating research into accessible tools for the public.Manifesting with Flow: Understanding “flow”—the state... Duration: 00:44:4028: Emotional Potty Training: Healing with Humor and Self-Love with Rachel Kaplan
Oct 21, 2024In this episode, we dive deep into a transformative conversation with Rachel Kaplan, a seasoned psychotherapist from California and author of the insightful and humor-infused book Feel, Heal, and Let That Shit Go! Rachel opens up about her personal healing journey that began at the tender age of 14, following the traumatic loss of her first love. She shares how that experience catapulted her into years of emotional numbness, and her eventual fight to reclaim self-love and resilience.
We explore some of the key teachings that became pivotal in Rachel's healing process, including the "obsolete tools" she believes...
Duration: 00:37:3427: Transforming Your Inner Story: Exploring the Yothera Method with Jessica Maitri
Oct 07, 2024In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of the subconscious mind with Jessica Maitri, creator of the Yothera Method. Jessica’s unique 3-phase modality helps professionals guide themselves and their clients through a profound healing process.
Jessica explains the three phases of transformation:
The Mind – Getting clear on the old story that holds us back. This phase involves uncovering limiting beliefs and patterns that no longer serve us.Rewriting the Old Story – Using yoga and focused mindfulness practices to release and reframe the old narrative, this phase empowers us to consciously create new belief... Duration: 00:24:2126: Sacred Self: Integrating Spirituality and IFS with Michelle Gaza
Sep 23, 2024In this powerful and enlightening episode, we sit down with Michelle Gaza, an IFS coach with a transformative journey that has shaped her unique approach to healing. Michelle's story begins in the world of Ashtanga yoga, where she first encountered the limitations of traditional practices in addressing deep emotional trauma. Faced with depression and suicidal ideation during her college years, Michelle's search for meaning led her to eventually finding IFS where she found the skill set she was seeking to support healing for herself and her clients.
Join us as Michelle shares her profound insights on the...
Duration: 00:47:3625: Healing Collective Trauma Through Somatic Practices with Paula Scatoloni
Sep 09, 2024In this episode of Elevated Life Academy, host Cherie Lindberg sits down with Paula Scatoloni, a seasoned psychotherapist and somatic practitioner! Paula shares her journey from traditional psychotherapy to somatic experiencing and body-based therapies, highlighting the profound impact of understanding how trauma is stored in the body. She opens up about innovative healing methods, including the use of sound for co-regulation and polyvagal theory, revealing how these techniques bridge ancient wisdom with modern practices. The conversation uncovers the complexities of collective and generational trauma, the power of healing circles, and the transformative potential of intentionality in therapeutic work. Paula...
Duration: 00:28:5224: From Crisis to Connection: Daniel Hostetler's Compassionate Revolution
Aug 26, 2024Get a glimpse into the inspiring world of Daniel Hostetler’s Above and Beyond program, where compassion meets innovation. Discover how Daniel's groundbreaking approach in Chicago turns lives around by transforming crises into opportunities for connection and healing. At 73, he’s not just reshaping mental health care but redefining what it means to truly support someone. Hear firsthand how his unique, empathetic methods break down barriers and foster profound change. Cherie Lindberg explores this revolutionary model, inviting listeners to share and spread this transformative care to elevate lives everywhere.
Want to know how you can begin your jour...
Duration: 00:39:2823: Navigating Inner Worlds and Somatic Healing with Lucas and Erin Brewer
Aug 12, 2024In this episode, Erin and Lucas Brewer discuss their drive to be healers and the profound power of art, bottom-up therapy approaches, and somatic therapy, inviting listeners to slow down and connect with the innate wisdom of their bodies. They illuminate the transformative magic that occurs when we bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world healing, stressing the importance of tuning into our inner guidance and uncovering the many parts of ourselves. Lucas encourages us to embrace the journey itself, showing how releasing the focus on the destination can open doors to unexpected and beautiful possibilities. Erin, guided...
Duration: 00:36:5422: Embracing Growth: Paul and Cherie Lindberg's Journey to Transforming Relationships
Jul 29, 2024In a heartfelt conversation, Cherie and Paul Lindberg open up about their 35-year marriage journey, sharing how they've transformed challenges into opportunities for growth. From early life and marital struggles to finding harmony through tools like Imago Dialogue and Brainspotting, they share how these methods became essential to their connection in their relationship. Their honesty about overcoming trust issues and learning to communicate openly resonates with anyone navigating the complexities of long-term commitment. Through their podcast and therapy training, they're on a mission to empower others with these transformative tools, making deep, lasting connections achievable for everyone!
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Duration: 00:25:3821: Whispers from Beyond: Navigating Grief Through a Paradigm Shift with Lenore Matthew
Jul 15, 2024In this episode, Dr. Cherie Lindberg speaks with the inspiring Dr. Lenore Matthew about her transformative journey through grief after her husband's tragic passing. Dr. Matthew shares how the COVID-19 lockdown forced her to confront her emotions and the unexpected spiritual experiences that guided her healing process. She discusses the intuitive career shift she made before her husband's death, moving from a job at the U.N. to starting her own practice. Emphasizing the importance of support, Dr. Matthew highlights how trusted loved ones and professionals helped her navigate her profound loss and embrace her newfound spiritual path!
<... Duration: 00:43:2520: Unlocking Body Wisdom with Carah Elizabeth
Jul 01, 2024Carah Elizabeth, a former mental health therapist, explores a transformative journey into body wisdom coaching. Her approach goes beyond traditional psychology, emphasizing the innate wisdom within us. By sharing and teaching about the chakra energy centers—starting with the foundational root chakra—she teaches us and her clients how to find safety, strength, and fluidity. Carah’s holistic blend of Eastern philosophy, nourishment, and movement allows her to impact people globally through online sessions. Her pivot was driven by intuition and a deep desire to facilitate profound healing.
Want to know how you can begin your journey to hop...
Duration: 00:19:4919: Nurturing Hope through Creative & Expressive Arts with Noula Diamantopoulos
Jun 17, 2024In a riveting conversation, Cherie Lindberg hosts Noula Diamantopoulos, uncovering the boundless potential of creative and expressive arts!
Noula's anecdotes of profound personal transformations ignite a beacon of hope. She shares the remarkable odyssey of a policewoman who discovered healing through drawing, a testament to creative and expressive arts' redemptive power. Introducing the enchanting "Splotch” exercise.
Noula invites listeners to reimagine challenges, fostering resilience and creativity. Their exchange radiates warmth and possibility, underscoring the profound synergy between sensory exploration and emotional healing. Together, they extend a resounding call to all healers, urging them to illuminate th...
Duration: 00:31:1518: Bridging the Gap between the Body and the Mind with Ashley Andrews
Jun 03, 2024In this empowering episode, Cherie is joined by Ashley Andrews, a radiant healer on a mission to awaken the body's innate capacity for wellness through energy work and massage therapy. Ashley's journey into the realm of healing began in her twenties, propelled by a deep-seated empathy and a calling to serve others.
With passion and authenticity, Ashley shares how her exploration of modalities like Reiki and intuitive body talk has evolved into a profound practice of holistic healing. She gracefully guides clients through the labyrinth of physical and emotional traumas, offering gentle yet potent remedies that unlock...
Duration: 00:26:3517: Energy Codes with Dr. Sue Morter
May 20, 2024Dr. Sue Morter's enlightening conversation with Cherie Lindberg illuminates the path to empowerment and healing. Through the prism of energy medicine and holistic practices, they unveil the transformative potential residing within each person. Dr. Morter's anecdotes paint a vivid picture of lives liberated from pain, depression, and limitation, illustrating the boundless possibilities when mind, body, and spirit unite in harmony.
As reflect together the future of energy medicine, Dr. Morter radiates optimism, envisioning a world where humanity embraces its innate healing capacities. With unwavering faith in the human spirit, she champions the alignment of mind, body, and...
Duration: 00:47:3616: Embracing Abundance Mindset with Liz Dawn
May 06, 2024Prepare for an inspiring journey into the realm of abundance with Cherie Lindberg as she welcomes the remarkable Liz Dawn, founder of Celebrate Your Life Events, and co-founder of Mishka Productions to Episode 16 of the Elevated Life Academy Podcast! Together, they're unraveling the secrets of adopting an abundance mindset that has the power to transform your life in unimaginable ways.
Join Cherie and Liz as they take on a soul-stirring conversation that illuminates the path from scarcity to abundance. Through Liz's own transformative journey and Cherie's insightful questions, they debunk limiting beliefs and arm you with practical...
Duration: 00:33:5715: Unveiling Resilience: Healing Journeys with Trauma Therapist Network's Laura Reagan
Apr 22, 2024Curious about how surrender, resilience, and community can transform developmental trauma and create deep healing?
In Episode 15 of the Elevated Life Podcast, Cherie Lindberg interviews Laura Regan, founder of Trauma Therapist Network, exploring surrender and transformation in trauma healing. Laura, an integrative trauma therapist with a background in working with survivors of abuse and oppression, shares her personal journey amid struggles and the pandemic. She highlights pivotal moments of surrender and vulnerability, emphasizing the power of community support.
The episode explores post-traumatic growth and resilience, offering hope for listeners navigating their own trauma. Laura's story...
Duration: 00:26:0414: Exploring Holistic Healing with Sound, Light Language, and Quantum Energy with Kari Usleman
Apr 08, 2024In this enlightening episode, Dr. Kari Usleman, a dedicated holistic wellness practitioner specializing in trauma healing through mind-body-soul integration, shares her captivating journey into the realm of alternative healing. From her early sensitivities to energies to her transformative experience with cranial sacral therapy following a severe back injury, Dr. Usleman's story is a testament to the profound impact of holistic modalities on one's healing journey.
Dr. Usleman guides listeners through the diverse modalities she incorporates, from the gentle touch of Reiki to the deep release of somatoemotional work, and the cutting-edge realm of quantum biofeedback. She recounts...
Duration: 00:38:0113: Facilitate Natural Healing with Rosemary Levesque
Mar 25, 2024We all have the power within us to heal! Wholeness and well-being are for everyone.
Rosemary Levesque is and Illuminated Healer Master teacher, Licensed Spiritual Healer, Detoxification Specialist, Reiki Master, Shaman, Certified Vibrational Sound Master Teacher, Certified Medicinal Aromatherapist, Former Biology Teacher, Animal Communicator, and Psychic Intuitive.
Cherie asks Rosemary about why she became a healing practitioner, her journey to becoming a practitioner, services that she's offering, and some stories of hope and healing.
Rosemary is a Shaman and Carrier of Light - a Shamanic Lightworker. She helps people heal at the deepest l...
Duration: 00:29:4712: Exploring the World of Myofascial Release with Yvonne Vander Heiden
Mar 11, 2024Looking for a natural way to relieve chronic pain and improve your quality of life?
Yvonne Vander Heiden, COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Yvonne owns and operates Body & Soul MFR Therapy since November 2019. She has completed Expert Level in Myofascial Release taught by John F. Barnes, PT, international lecturer and the authority on MFR.
In 2014, she graduated from Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton WI in Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She has worked in home health care, geriatric nursing facilities, and field work at a rehabilitation clinic. Currently, is completing 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training...
Duration: 00:20:2511: Empowering Others through Human Design with Linda Nicholson
Mar 04, 2024Curious about human design and how it can empower you to live your best life?
Linda is a Life Coach and Human Design Guide who helps people achieve greater self-acceptance, joy and success by embracing their unique nature, gifts and purpose. She is trained in the Martha Beck Coaching Method, Human Design, Healing Touch and Reiki. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work Administration. She worked for 36 years as a direct support staff, personnel administrator, trainer and executive director with people with intellectual disabilities and in mental health reco...
Duration: 00:28:4610: Awakening to Spirituality with Heather Corbet
Feb 26, 2024Are you curious about spiritual awakening and self-healing?
Heather is an Occupational Therapist, Holistic Healer, Certified Brainspotting Consultant and Relationship Coach with over 20 years of experience in the human development and services fields. With backgrounds in pediatrics, group and family dynamics, spiritual and energetic healing, Heather utilizes Brainspotting and Parts Work, Couples Coregulating concepts, and Expansion in her daily practice. Heather enjoys witnessing the deep healing with couples, families, and individuals as they shift into new paradigms and increased connection. Heather supports her clients with multiple modalities including spiritual advising, teaching self-development courses, and leading retreats. Specialties...
Duration: 00:23:479: Healing Meets Community with Aimee Hadfield
Feb 19, 2024Discover a new kind of healing space at Aimee Hadfield’s Hearten House.
Aimee Hadfield, LCSW, CET3, ACT, AES, is a recognized leader in the field of experiential, embodied, action, and expressive psychotherapy. Licensed in Utah and New Mexico, Aimee utilizes both trauma-informed and trauma-focused approaches to treatment.
She’s passionate about helping people recognize the roles they play in their lives and helping them actively create the roles they want (while discarding the ones they don’t).
Along with a deep understanding of psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy, her unique approach incorporates role the...
Duration: 00:18:178: Healing Approaches for Underserved Communities with Jacqui Johnson
Feb 12, 2024Let's talk about bridging the gap in black mental health access!
Meet Jacqui Johnson, the visionary force behind Sankofa Healing Studio, who is reshaping the landscape of mental health access and dismantling oppression within therapeutic spaces. With a passion for bridging the Black mental health gap, Jacqui's holistic approach combines art, play, storytelling, hip-hop, and evidence-based modalities to create a transformative healing experience.
As an educator, Jacqui's influence extends far beyond the therapy room. She lectures widely, provides supervision and consultation, and leads international initiatives that increase training accessibility for Therapists of Color. Her expertise...
Duration: 00:28:497: Unveiling the Psychic Gifts with Lisa Williams
Feb 05, 2024Ready to tap into your inner healer?
Lisa Williams is a globally recognized expert in energy healing, crystal work, quantum techniques, frequencies, and sound therapy, as well as a gifted intuitive. Her keen sense of intuition elevates her work, allowing her to deeply understand and facilitate healing on multiple dimensions. Her work with the military and extensive experience in alternative healing modalities have made her a sought-after leader in the field. Lisa is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and empowering healthcare professionals to bring about positive change in the industry.
In this episode of Elevated...
Duration: 00:21:236: Understanding Energy with Teri Nehring
Jan 29, 2024Join us for a trip from Peru to Costa Rica with our guest, Teri Nehring.
Teri has been a licensed therapist for over 35 years and has trained in many complementary alternative and holistic modalities. She immersed herself in learning Reiki, Breathwork, Brainspotting and the shamanic arts. It is her passion to weave their wisdom, teachings and practices into her therapeutic work.
Her journey led her to Peru 15 years ago to find and work with authentic indigenous masters of living energy throughout the Andes and the Rain Forest. She traveled for numerous years in her quest...
Duration: 00:36:385: The Healing Journey of a Peruvian Healer with T'ito Q'osñipa Kuntur
Jan 22, 2024Interested in how we can incorporate ancient wisdom into modern healing practices?
T'ito Q'osñipa Kuntur, an Inti Yaya and Inka Hamawt'a from Pomacanchis and Cusco, Peru, is the founder of Escuela Solar Inka. He is a solar priest and a carrier and guardian of the sacred knowledge of the Tawantinsuyu. He is a master teacher, healer and author whose life and work is dedicated to transmitting sacred ancestral knowledge, ceremonies and rituals, which includes the fulfillment of the prophecy of the Return of the Inkas, the children of the sun.
Tito shares his experiences an...
Duration: 00:58:174: Exploring Peru's Ancient Traditions with Dora Fronek
Jan 15, 2024Join Dora Fronek on a riveting journey from the American Midwest to the mystical Andes.
Dora Fronek has a life-long career in the healing arts, natural herbal medicine, education, eco-spirituality, and has a passion for nature. She holds a masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a former Program Director and Instructor of Therapeutic Massage, has facilitated countless workshops, private and public retreats while maintaining a private clinical practice.
Dora moved to Peru and is the former president and founder of Sacred Wisdom Discovery, a Peruvian foundation dedicated to the preservation of ancestral traditions, culture, an...
Duration: 00:34:483: Spotlight on Healing: Dr. Melanie Young and Dr. Pie Frey's Brainspotting Trainer Insights
Jan 15, 2024Get a glimpse into the unconventional and fun side of brainspotting training.
Dr. Melanie Young is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Boulder, Colorado. She provides a warm and supportive environment for adolescents and adults. Dr. Young integrates a variety of approaches to meet the needs of each individual. She aids clients in overcoming depression, mood swings, anxiety, and anger. She facilitates healing from emotional, physical, and sexual trauma. She assists individuals and couples with relationships, losses, and grief. Dr. Young helps navigate the challenges around brain injuries, ADD, pain, illness, and phobias. Specialties also...
Duration: 00:24:252: The Evolution of Brain Spotting with Dr. David Grand
Jan 15, 2024Step into the world of Brainspotting with the developer, Dr. David Grand as he unveils the intricate tapestry of connection, intuition, and trust.
In this podcast episode, Cherie Lindberg welcomes Dr. David Grand, father of the Brainspotting method. Dr. Grand reveals how trust, intuition, and the neuro-experiential model are key to healing, bridging divides, and exploring new possibilities. Dr. Grand shares personal stories from his past, highlighting the significance of human connections and bridge-building across cultural divides. He emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness, intuition, and the capacity for trust in the healing process.
Dr. Grand, a...
Duration: 00:30:271: The Elevated Life Academy: Stories of Hope and Healing
Jan 15, 2024Embark on a transformative journey with Cherie Lindberg in the Elevated Life Academy: “Stories of Hope and Healing” podcast!
In the inaugural episode of the Elevated Life Academy: “Stories of Hope and Healing” podcast, host Cherie Lindberg introduces the show's mission to share stories of hope and healing. Drawing on her 20 years of trauma work, Lindberg previews upcoming interviews with healers exploring various methods, emphasizing the importance of conscious living amidst today's busy world.
Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources...
Duration: 00:12:17Introducing Elevated Life Academy: Stories of Hope and Healing with Cherie Lindberg
Jan 10, 2024Cherie Lindberg begins her podcast series for Elevated Life Academy: Stories of Hope and Healing, aiming to share inspiring stories of healing and hope derived from her global journey of teaching and studying trauma.
Duration: 00:03:28