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Staying Positive Despite PTSD

It takes strength, discipline and unwavering motivation to live with PTSD and DID. In this insightful interview, JD Covert takes us into the mind of someone living with PTSD and multiple personalities. She also reveals how she managed to live productively with PTSD and shares techniques for turning negative thoughts in to positive thoughts.

Resources Mentioned in this episode: 

Post-Traumatic stress disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder (PTSD and DID)http://gettingtoknowus.com – JD Covert’s blogDr. Stephen Porges’ polyvagal theory proposal: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3108032/ How to deal with negative people – podcast episodeEMDR therapyEmotional Movement Freedom or TappingAutonomic negative thoughts vs positive thoughtsMeridian points

Additional Resources:

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/https://medlineplus.gov/posttraumatic...

23: Giving a Voice to Young Writers

Rachel Anderson is the co-founder of Sigma’s Bookshelf, a nonprofit book publishing company exclusively for teenage authors.  In this episode, my guest Rachel along with 2 young authors, Ellie and Aashna talk about the inspiration behind Sigma’s bookshelf and the process through which books are published for young authors.

Guests: 

Rachel Anderson, co-founder Sigma’s BookshelfAasha Kshirsagar and Ellie Abood, authors of Throne Spirits

Resources Mentioned in this episode: 

www.SigmasBookshelf.com/Books
(to see all published books mentioned in the podcast)Throne Spirits – book by Ellie and AashnaNothing But Trouble – book by Justin AndersonSaving Stripes: A Kitty’s Story by Justin AndersonKare11 News, NBC AffiliateGive to the Max day (www.GiveMn.org)Twin Cities Book FestivalGrammarly for book editingHopkins Center for the ArtsSpringboard for the ArtsRoseville ReviewNovel Writing for Teenagers (contact: info@sigmasbookshelf.com)Hennepin County Library (www.HClib.org)www.NextChapterBooksellers.comChapter2Books, Hudson WITarget.com, Walmart.com, Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.comHarry Potter Book seriesBorn a Crime by Trevor Noah

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Giving a Voice to Young Writers

Rachel Anderson is the co-founder of Sigma’s Bookshelf, a nonprofit book publishing company exclusively for teenage authors.  In this episode, my guest Rachel along with 2 young authors, Ellie and Aashna talk about the inspiration behind Sigma’s bookshelf and the process through which books are published for young authors.

Guests: 

Rachel Anderson, co-founder Sigma’s BookshelfAasha Kshirsagar and Ellie Abood

Resources Mentioned in this episode: 

www.SigmasBookshelf.com/Books
(to see all published books mentioned in the podcast)Throne Spirits – book by Ellie and AashnaNothing But Trouble – book by Justin AndersonSaving Stripes: A Kitty’s Story by Justin AndersonKare11 News, NBC AffiliateGive to the Max day (www.GiveMn.org)Twin Cities Book FestivalGrammarly for book editingHopkins Center for the ArtsSpringboard for the ArtsRoseville ReviewNovel Writing for Teenagers (contact: info@sigmasbookshelf.com)Hennepin County Library (www.HClib.org)www.NextChapterBooksellers.comChapter2Books, Hudson WITarget.com, Walmart.com, Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.comHarry Potter Book seriesBorn a Crime by Trevor Noah

Grieving: Finding the Light in the Darkest Moments

How do you grief
a loss?  How do you deal with the wave of
emotions that come up when you lose someone you love? In this motivational
podcast episode, my guest Roni Lambrecht shares her own story of grief and loss
and what she did to deal with her son’s passing.  We also discuss how to find the “light” in
these dark moments of sorrow.  I hope the
tips and information shared will help you with your own grieving process.

Shownotes:
• Guest: Roni Lambrecht

Resources Mentioned in this episode:
• ParentingAtYourBestWithoutRegrets.com

3 Public Speaking Mistakes to Avoid

Public speaking, like most things, has rules. When those rules are ignored it can result in some really awkward moments on stage. Here are some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when giving a speech: 1. Including too many ideas in your speech.  The problem: When you share too many ideas in your speech, […]

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MVP21: Facing America: Drawing Inspiration from immigrants

Artist Joe T Burns went back to school to become a full-time realistic painter. In this episode, Joe talks about the journey he took to become the artist he is today and some of the challenges he faced. His project, Facing America, is a 22-life size portrait exhibition that portrays immigrants in their workplaces and […]

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Facing America: Drawing Inspiration from immigrants

Artist Joe T Burns went back to school to become a full-time realistic painter.  In this episode, Joe talks about the journey he took to become the artist he is today and some of the challenges he faced.  His project, Facing America, is a 22-life size portrait exhibition that portrays immigrants in their workplaces and highlights their stories and why they decided to come to America. 

MVP20: How to Stop Overeating or Binge Eating

Dr. Glenn Livingston shares a powerful and unusual approach to stop overeating or Binge eating. Based on some estimates, as many as 20 million women and 10 million men will face an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Glenn used this technique to create healthier eating habits. This strategy is for anyone who […]

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How to Stop Overeating or Binge Eating

Dr. Glenn Livingston shares a powerful and unusual approach to stop overeating or Binge eating.  Based on some estimates, as many as 20 million women and 10 million men will face an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Glenn used this technique to create healthier eating habits.  This strategy is for anyone who is struggling with Binge eating disorder (BED) or overeating. 

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