Today's special guest, Dr. Christine Gibson's latest book, "The Modern Trauma Toolkit: Nurture Your Post-Traumatic Growth with Personalized Solutions," is a guide that couldn't come at a more crucial time. Dr. Christine is a respected physician, international speaker, and trauma clinician, combines cutting-edge brain biology theories, such as the polyvagal theory and epigenetics, with holistic approaches to offer personalized solutions. Her book empowers readers to understand how their bodies respond to stress and equips them with the tools to reshape their reflexes for post-traumatic growth.  This book is not just for those who have experienced trauma firsthand. It's for anyone seeking to cultivate resilience, mindfulness, and a greater understanding of their own mental well-being. From "Iffirmations" that plant seeds of possibility to the innovative "Solutions Studio" method for catalyzing change, this book provides a diverse range of actionable techniques suitable for various individuals and communities.  Dr. Christine Gibson is a family physician, trauma therapist, and author. She’s also on social media as TikTokTraumaDoc with >130k followers. She has a Masters in medical education and is halfway through a doctorate and has been involved in academics and education - creating Calgary’s fellowship in Health Equity. She runs an international non-profit Global Familymed Foundation, a cooperative, and a new company to train professionals how to manage workplace trauma - Safer Spaces Training.

Today's special guest, Erica Hornthal, is a board certified dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor based in Chicago. Erica is also author of  Body Aware, a book devoted to movement, and Founder of Chicago Dance Therapy where she assists clients in moving their bodies to move their minds. When she found herself in the thick of crisis counseling after the horrific July 4th, 2022 shooting at the parade in downtown Highland Park, IL, it became clear to her that people seeking emotional support, as well as the volunteers, had one thing in common that nobody was addressing- their nervous systems were in utter distress. As a movement therapist, this realization was nothing new. However, in this moment, she found herself wishing she had a body-based emotional first-aid kit to guide these survivors out of their heads and back into their bodies and the idea for The Movement Therapy Deck was born.  Now, her 52 Movement Therapy cards with embodied practices to relieve stress/anxiety, heal from trauma and find emotional balance are available to the public via Target, Amazon and her website. They offer perfect prompts to acknowledge, move through and release emotions and are accessible to everyone no matter age or physical ability.   

The challenges of examining the subjective experience of supernatural events prompted today's special guest, Dr. Fredrick Woodard, to write the book Developing Your Supernatural Awareness. He presents some of his personal history with supernatural experiences and mentions key people who influenced him. He talks about his earliest experiences with hypnosis, the study of consciousness, and how he evolved as a professional, as well as how he developed deeper connections to his heritage. Dr. Fredrick Woodardis a clinical psychologist and certified hypnotherapist who conducts original research on the supernatural/paranormal, hypnosis, and psychotherapy. His research stems from his dissatisfaction with general psychological explanations of hypnosis and altered states, which have not reflected his own personal and clinical experience. And he shares with us how he improved his understanding of supernatural awareness and forged stronger connections with the universe - a universe alive with invisible beings, energies, and information that can interact with us. Dr. Woodard's first book, Perceptual Hypnosis: A Spiritual Journey Toward Expanding Awareness, describes his theoretical approach to perceptual awareness, spirituality, and hypnosis. He first presented his approach in his doctoral dissertation in 2001 and in a series of eleven peer-reviewed articles in Psychological Reports between 2003 and 2014. His first journal article, “Hypnosis and Phenomenological Perceptual Psychology,” was published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in March 1996. His private practice is located in Milford, New Hampshire. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the New Hampshire Psychological Association, the Society of Psychological Hypnosis (Division 30 of APA), and the Society of Scientific Exploration.

Today's special guest, Robert Bray, PhD, LCSW, says that he exists for one reason and one reason only - to reduce suffering in the world. Lofty? Idealistic? Outlandish? Some people might think that way, but he is not one of those people. In fact, he is confident that he plays a vital role in alleviating the pain associated with trauma, and believes that he was born to do so on a global scale. Dr. Bray's innovative approach to alleviating emotional pain equips people just like you to respond to difficult circumstances in a healthy, productive and loving manner. Dr. Robert L. Bray has over thirty years of experience as a professional therapist. Using Thought Field Therapy (TFT) in a solution-oriented approach, he identifies and eliminates those blocks to personal action needed to improve your situation, expand relationships, and enhance your performance. A Traumatic Stress Specialist, Dr. Bray makes sense of your immediate and long-term responses to living through life-threatening events caused by natural disasters, family violence, crime, war, social control, and fear.

Today's special guest, Psychic Medium Carole J. Obley, has been the bridge between heaven and earth in over 14,000 group and individual readings with startling clarity, specificity and accuracy about people’s loved ones in spirit.  Heartfelt and compassionate in her approach, Carole is also well known for her practical, down-to -earth guidance and insight into life issues, such as relationships, career and finance. In addition, she has many years of study in astrology- its metaphysical meaning, its application to the soul's evolution and its role in reflecting probable timing of events in life. Her sincere intent is service to Spirit and delivering the absolute best communication to each client. Please read these guidelines before booking a session: Through her inspiring books, such as the one we are discussing today, Wisdom From the Spirit World, CD’s, media work, seminars and workshops, Carole has touched thousands, helping them to move through the grieving process more easily and importantly, to open their hearts and minds to the Divine within. Because she ardently believes that each person has the ability to connect with the voice of God within by accessing intuition, Carole has created three levels of intuition development, which she teaches in fun-filled, affordable weekend intensives. She loves to teach webinars and share many of the easy- to- apply techniques she personally utilized to develop her own abilities as a medium.​​ ​Carole Obley has been trained and tested by Delphi University where she holds a certificate in mediumship and has also trained with some of the top evidential mediums today, including the late Janet Nohavec, John Holland, Sharon Klingler and UK medium Andy Byng. 

Today's special guest, Steven Joseph, is a first-generation American, veteran attorney, negotiator, prolific speaker, and a modern humorist. He’s gone from writing comprehensive legal briefs to penning award-winning non-fiction for children and adults.Yet Steven believes he is smart enough to know that he hasn’t figured everything out, except for crankiness. Being a son of a Holocaust Survivor, Steven recognizes and celebrates his Jewish heritage. Most of his writing is based on the concept of survival, which was ubiquitous in the household he grew up in, and acknowledgment which, he learned through his zen practice. As a crankiness expert, Steven can help you manage your emotions, embrace your crankiness, and improve communication with friends and family. Steven is the author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning The Last Surviving Dinosaur: The TyrantoCrankaTsuris and The Crankatsuris Method: A Grownup Guide to Effective Crankiness. In his award-winning masterpiece “A Grownup Guide to Effective Crankiness: The CrankaTsuris Method,” we learned how to navigate and celebrate our grouchy moments. Now, in “Cranky Superpowers: Life Lessons Learned from the Common CrankaTsuris Chronicles,” our journey to mastering our moodiness takes a humorous twist that is guaranteed to have you chuckling out loud. Peppered with captivating tales, both fresh and familiar, “Cranky Superpowers” unveils the often-missed hilarity in our everyday grumbles and groans. But it’s not all laughter—this witty guide offers priceless insights into our hidden “Cranky Superpowers,” powers that when harnessed correctly, can ignite a more understanding, patient, and positively cranky version of ourselves.    

Today's special guest Steve Rizzo, a notable motivational speaker and former comedian, is here to talk about his hilarious book Conversations with Bob, which he devoted seven years to writing. The title character, Bob, is a higher being/God that appears to Bernie, a newly crossed over, negative minded soul, as an old Hippie. But Bob is not as he appears. He is wise, brilliant, all-knowing, and really funny. The conversations between the two make you laugh, and will prompt you to start a dialogue between your own Inner Bob and your own Inner Bernie. Steve describes the book as a mission for all of us to adhere to. He wants to spend the rest of his life spreading his entertaining, thought-provoking, timeless message. Steve Rizzo was a national headline comedian, with opening acts such as Drew Carey, Rosie O’Donnell, and Chris Rock. He shared the marquee with Ellen DeGeneres, Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy, and Jerry Seinfeld. He starred in his own Showtime comedy special, earning him honors as a Showtime Comedy All-Star.  Steveis a member of the prestigious Speakers Hall of Fame—an honor bestowed on fewer than 200 speakers worldwide since 1977. However, he didn’t start out this way. His is a story that people will resonate with, similar to the theme in “Rocky,” where the underdog rises to the occasion and takes his place amongst the winners. In Steve’s case, he was voted least likely to succeed in high school. That didn’t stop him. He went on to prove the naysayers wrong by graduating with high honors at the university and postgraduate level. In a full-circle moment, he returned to teach at his high school, changing the narrative others had written for him.

Today's special guest, Daniela Bumann, is here to share a journey that is nothing short of remarkable. Amid personal challenges, she forged a profound connection with the highly intelligent and intuitive dolphin consciousness, unraveling the secrets that lie within our spiritual potential. Her story serves as a testament to the boundless possibilities of the human spirit. Her new book, Gliding You Home, delves into the realms of personal growth, spiritual ascension, and the transformative power of connecting with the wisdom of dolphins through their collective consciousness which Daniela speaks and writes through. For those who listen, this podcast will deeply resonate, providing an enlightening and transformative experience. Through Daniela's insights and teachings you will come away with tools and inspiration for personal growth and spiritual fulfillment. Daniela Bumann, a Swiss native based in California, is a corporate consultant, international teacher, transformational speaker, life coach, and evolutionary consciousness guide. Her insights and teachings open new pathways for change, helping individuals tap into their spiritual potential and fostering greater unity on Earth.

Do you have all the symbols for success and still feel unworthy, tired and aimless? Have you tried to do it all but now realize you can't? Are you ready to disrupt patterns of behavior that aren't helpful and focus on what you really want? Today's special guest, Cortney McDermott is here to help you change your patterns of behavior, grow a thriving business, and apply the physiology and psychology needed for success. Cortney believes in human alchemy. She knows the confines of human potential and is passionate about sharing what has led her to this place in her life. Her book Give Yourself Permission offers a transformative guide to unlocking one's true potential, cultivating confidence, and embracing a life of fulfillment. She offers expert guidance on personal growth and self-empowerment from practical strategies and exercises to overcome obstacles and cultivate resilience, and inspirational stories and anecdotes that illustrate the power of embracing one's potential. CORTNEY MCDERMOTT is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and mind-body expert, with a Master of Science from the London School of Economics. Her work in the field of self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women’s Health, SUCCESS, The Huffington Post, FOX News, and many other mainstream business and lifestyle media.

Cortney's career highlights include her time as an executive at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and then running her own businesses, with clients and audiences at Universal Music Group, Google, Nike, and Virgin Unite.

Cortney speaks four languages and lives between Italy and the US.  

Jim Kleiger, Psy.D., author of psychological and psychoanalytical themed/based books, is back on A Fine Time for Healing for a second time. Today he will be discussing his intriguing new novel, Tears Are Only Water. Tears Are Only Water is a mystery with powerful messages of trauma, healing, and transformation. The story incorporates topics such as suicide, narcolepsy, early trauma, maternal narcissism, psychotherapy, death, and indigenous healing. The overall message is that growth is not possible without facing the past and mourning. After many twists and turns it comes to a satisfying , uplifting ending with a profound message about mourning, integration, and personal transformation made possible through a healing relationship. J. Herman Kleiger was born and raised in Colorado. He graduated from Harvard and the University of Denver, before serving as a psychologist in the Navy.  A clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, his major works include Disordered Thinking and The Rorschach, 1999; Assessing Psychosis, with Ali Khadivi, 2015; and Rorschach Assessment of Psychotic Phenomena, 2017. The 11th Inkblot, the book we discussed on this show on July 7, 2020 was Jim’s first novel.  

Knowing who you are and not BEING who you are: this is the starting point of every Transistional situation. Taking that first transitional step is TERRIFYING. The physical transition is the easy part.Making the mental transition is tough. Knowing from childhood she was a girl, today's special guest Wendy Cole yielded to familial and societal expectations to fit in. At age 67, Wendy changed her life with her transition. Beginning in January 2015 she focused internally: accepting who she really was, confronting fears, doubts, and anxieties that held her back for decades. She took the leap of faith to find freedom and joy in being herself. By July 2015, Wendy was living as a woman. She had her long-awaited surgery at NYU Medical in 2017. As a Transition Mentor, Wendy Cole helps her clients face significant life changes. Since 2017, Wendy has guided others through transition. Her life experiences are the tools she uses. She believes in the mind's powers; she paractices mindfulness, shifting her beliefs and energy to support herself going forward, making profounc changes in her life, health, and finding joy in being.