Writing courageous words can heal deep wounds. In today's episode with Courage to Heal author Laura Davis, we discuss reading and writing as part of our therapeutic journey aka bibliotherapy, family reconciliation, mother-daughter bonding and we explore the questionable power of memory. Her new memoir, the Burning Light of 2 Stars, Laura Davis and Sue Marr ... Show More
Jun 9
Why Certainty Isn’t the Answer: OCD, Intrusive Thoughts & Recovery with Dr. Jon Abramowitz (301)
You can’t think your way out of OCD In part one of our three-part series on Anxiety and OCD, Dr. Jon Abramowitz helps us understand why intrusive thoughts are normal, how OCD turns them into a source of distress, and what keeps the cycle going. We explore uncertainty, reassurance ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 2023
Discovering Yourself In Tragedy: Steph Catudal On Love, Grief, Healing & Finding Meaning in Life’s Profound Moments
Your darkest moments will either break you beyond repair—or make you stronger. This was the choice faced by Steph Catudal as she navigated mortality, motherhood, and the search for self while her husband—beloved ultra-runner Tommy Rivs—battled a rare form of lung cancer that near ... Show More
1h 53m
May 2024
Trauma Specialist: Overcome the Cycle of Your Shame by Healing Trauma & Learning to Love Yourself!
<p>Welcome back to The School of Greatness! Today, we're joined by Dr. Frank Anderson, a leading trauma expert and psychiatrist. Dr. Anderson opens up about his challenging journey, growing up in a traditional Italian American family that was both intensely loving and painfully u ... Show More
1h 48m
May 2023
Ep 304: Drug Addiction + Healing with Laura Cathcart Robbins
<p>We are going to talk about drug addiction today. Even if you don't struggle with addiction yourself, I want you to listen to this conversation. It is vulnerable, eye-opening, and encouraging on so many levels. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Laura Cathcart Robbins is the host of the pop ... Show More
38m 6s
Apr 2023
Reparenting the Inner Child and Mindful Compassion with Laura K. Connell
<p dir="ltr">Sherry gets ready for Bike Week in Florida, and she and Carla share a good laugh about men with beer, bandanas, and bellies. They then take a Love Fix Question from a listener who just escaped a toxic relationship and started to realize now how bad it was after speak ... Show More
27m 45s
Jun 2024
2215: Four Steps Toward Healing The Pain from Parents Who Hurt You by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Emotional Health
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2215: Dr. Margaret Rutherford explores the profound impact of parental hurt and offers four steps toward healing: acknowled ... Show More
10m 11s