"I was constantly shamed and humiliated during the process of religious conversion therapy" Seth Showalter is a licensed clinical social worker, esteemed clinical supervisor, and talented therapist who has dedicated his career to providing compassionate care to individuals facing mental health challenges. He and Dr Dana discuss his journey to sexual self acceptance. Seth's Book: FINALLY FREE A surrender to Authenticity.

"I'm not retiring, I'm transitioning to a new life phase." Dr. Dana and Doyle Hollister have been friends and colleagues for almost forty years.  Doyle has decided to transition from his clinical practice to writing poetry.  He is excited to shift from working with clients to spending time in nature and becoming a proficient poet.

Dr. Dana interviews his friend and colleague, Dr. Rob Permut. Coming back from summer camp as a ten year old changed Rob's life. From that day forward he learned how to defend himself after experiencing anti-semitic comments directed towards him.

"ANTI-SEMITISM IS RAMPANT AND DESTRUCTIVE. THE WAR IN ISRAEL IS SAD AND FRIGHTENING" Dr. Dana & Justine interview Ben & Or. They openly discuss their experiences with anti-semitism in this revealing and passionate conversation.

"MALIGNANT NARCISSISTS ARE INHERENTLY EVIL. THEY ENJOY HURTING OTHER PEOPLE IN ORDER TO FEEL POWER" Join us in this conversation to learn about the 5 types of Narcissism and how they might be showing up in your life: overt, covert, communal, antagonistic, and malignant narcissism.

"I LOVE HELPING PEOPLE CHANGE. MY MISSION IS TO WALK WITH PEOPLE THROUGH THAT PROCESS. MY WORK AS I SEE IT IS NOT ONLY ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE TO SIMPLY FEEL BETTER, BUT TO HELP PEOPLE TO GET BETTER AT FEELING." Peter Michael Dedes is the Founder of Conscious 7 Retreats. He and Dana discuss his journey to becoming a psychotherapist and retreat leader in the United Kingdom. Website: https://www.conscious7retreats.com/contents/peter-michael-dedes

"TRUSTING YOUR INTUITION IS THE KEY TO HEALTHY FEAR MANAGEMENT" Justine Hamilton and Dr. Dana provide a blueprint to managing fear with grace. Trying to avoid turning fear into aggression is key to meeting fear with love.

"OUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE WITH PLANT MEDICINE CAN HELP MANY PEOPLE HEAL THEIR TRAUMA AND OTHER PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS." Samantha and Tímo together bring 47 years of experience working with sacred medicines. They believe that all people are called to live a meaningful life illuminated by connection, purpose, and joy. Website: https://www.camino-brillante.com/

"I AM A COUNSELOR WHO FACILITATES LONG TERM WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FOR ANXIOUS EATORS" Dr. Dana and Petra Beumer discuss Petra's approach to helping adults that struggle with anxious eating. Petra has designed a comprehensive treatment model that is rooted in positive psychology. Her model helps with food addiction and anxious eating that leads to weight gain. Mindful Eating Institute

"LIFE IS ABOUT IMPACT, AND I KNOW YOU WANT TO MAKE YOURS!" Dr. Recker is a dentist, world traveler , triathlete, inspirational coach and mentor. He is passionate about helping people #WinTheNOW and believes good days are ahead! Website: https://ericrecker.com/

QUOTE: "INVEST IN WELLBEING TO TRANSFORM YOUR SUCCESS" Special guest Michele Parad discusses her approach to helping people achieve their potential. Her approach involves helping people rewire their subconscious thought patterns to help gain mastery over emotions to gain higher perspectives on the challenges of life. Her belief is that our inner voice is our most profound teacher.

OUR INNER VOICE IS OUR MOST PROFOUND TEACHER. Dr. Dana speaks with Linda Rossetti, a business leader, Harvard MBA, and pioneering researcher who has dedicated her career to advancing our understanding of personal and organizational transformation. Her methods for personal and career transformation are rooted in science and based on extensive research. They empower individuals to turn a period of uncertainty and instability into a positive inflection point in their life. Website: lindarossetti.com

"LOVE IS THE MAGIC INGREDIENT AND THE HEALING ALCHEMY." Dr. Dana welcomes back his sister-in-law, Catherine Weissenberg. Cathering wrote from source about healing trauma with love. This interview is both inspiring and pertinent to Dr. Dana's clinical practice and to trauma survivors.

"I ALWAYS FELT A NEED TO BE OF SERVICE.  I LOVE BEING A THERAPIST" Dr. Dana interviews his long time friend and colleague, Nancy Gunzberg. Nancy is a gentle, capable therapist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. She describes her childhood of loneliness and neglect leading her to want to be of service to others.

Larry Thornton is an artist, entrepreneur, and servant leader. Growing up in segregated Montgomery, Alabama, he worked his way from sign painter to advertising manager at Coca-Cola Birmingham, and became the first African American to open a McDonald’s franchise in Birmingham, Alabama. Larry made up his mind that he would spend each day on a mission to show his unbending gratitude for his life and its benefits by fostering a supreme attitude and maintaining consistency in vision, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to principles. Purchase Why Not Win! Visit his website: https://www.larrythornton.com/

"MY FAITH SURLY HELPED ME SURVIVE THE LOSS OF MY FIRST CHILD" Susan is an International Speaker, Wellness and Executive Coach. Susan's story is a testament to her courage and commitment to be the best. She says that the one message she wants to share is, success is the process of continually growing and improving oneself and it starts with overcoming doubts, fears, anxiety, procrastination, and as a result of quality thinking and intended action and, it can all be learned. Visit her website: https://www.meetsusansheehan.com/

Dr. Dana is joined by Special Guest, Roger Reynolds in this empowering episode. Roger describes his journey through childhood neglect, abuse, trauma and shame. He was finally freed from his daily suicidal thoughts when his mother passed away. The fact that she removed him from her will just ten days before she died, confirmed for Roger that he was never truly loved. Roger describes his journey in his upcoming book "The Scapegoat Escapes" which will be available winter of 2023. He also has a YouTube channel: No Bruises on the Outside Roger: nobotoroger@gmail.com

"Little did they know, the retired homeowner had set a sinister trap to catch whoever was burgling his home". Jeremy Luberts was born and raised in Little Falls, MN. A second generation deputy sheriff of 28 years of service. He lived through his career as both a hero and victim. He paid a huge cost to. stay in his integrity as a person, and solve two grisly murders in his hometown. As a law enforcement officer, he felt a strong duty to go against many of his neighbors to fight for justice for the murder victims. Jeremy wrote a book releasing in September 2023 called: Murder on Elm Street : A True Life Crime Story. You can also find him on Facebook: Murder on Elm Street : A True Life Story

Dr. Dana & Justine Hamilton complete part 2 of Belle Hahn's journey to healing her trauma.

"For much of my life, I lived in a victim state of mind, processing what happened to me. I now see, through my healing, that what happened to me was for me.” Dr. Dana and Justine Hamilton interview Belle Hahn. She openly shares her journey with trauma, abuse, ptsd and the profound feeling of healing she gets when she is in nature. Her story is both empowering and inspirational, in particular, when Dr. Saperstein touches on freeing ourselves from labels that might imprison us.