In this episode, Katie Wrigley interviews Ben Haiman, the executive director for public safety and justice with the University of Virginia and former chief of staff for the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department. They discuss the challenges of police recruitment and the importance of officer resiliency. Ben highlights the need for a shift in the recruitment process, focusing on critical thinking and a service mindset. He also emphasizes the importance of wellness programs and the need to address the stigma around seeking help. They discuss the impact of trauma on officers and the need for structural changes in the policing profession.Takeaways:Police recruitment is facing challenges, with a decrease in qualified candidates and a smaller labor pool.The current recruitment process does not always select the most qualified candidates, but rather those who have not been eliminated.Officer resiliency is crucial in dealing with the high levels of stress and trauma in the policing profession.Wellness programs and support for mental health are essential for officers, but there is still a stigma around seeking help.Structural changes are needed in the policing profession to address recruitment and resiliency issues.Resources:Master of Public Safety | UVA SCPS (virginia.edu)Training Descriptions - VALOR for BlueMetropolitan Police Employee Assistance Program (mpeap.com)Ben Haiman on LinkedInFuture Policing InstituteThe Catapult Effect Program for First RespondersCredit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this episode, Katie Wrigley discusses the power of pain and how it can be a catalyst for personal growth and empowerment. She shares her own experiences with emotional and physical pain and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and understanding the lessons that pain can teach us. Katie provides practical steps for tapping into the body, exploring the opportunities that pain presents, and practicing self-compassion. She encourages listeners to believe in themselves and their ability to overcome challenges.TakeawaysPain, whether emotional or physical, can be a powerful catalyst for personal growth and empowerment.By acknowledging and understanding the lessons that pain can teach us, we can transform our experiences and find meaning in our suffering.Tapping into the body, exploring the opportunities that pain presents, and practicing self-compassion are key steps in harnessing the power of pain.Believing in oneself and maintaining a positive mindset are essential for overcoming challenges and reaching one's full potential.Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this episode, host Katie Wrigley interviews licensed clinical social worker Meredith Alger about trauma and the mind-body connection. Meredith shares her personal journey of healing from trauma and discusses the importance of finding a trauma-informed therapist. They also explore the concept of dissociation and the fear of uncovering buried trauma. The conversation highlights the power of tools like EFT tapping and breathwork in regulating the nervous system and creating a sense of safety. They emphasize the importance of compassion, curiosity, and working with a trusted professional to navigate the healing process. In this conversation, Katie and Meredith discuss the importance of regulation and co-regulation in managing stress and trauma. They explore the Polyvagal Theory and how it can be used to understand and regulate the nervous system. They also discuss the impact of energy and mindset on stress and offer practical tips for managing stress and improving well-being. The conversation ends with a discussion on suicide prevention and the importance of reaching out for help.TakeawaysFinding a trauma-informed therapist or coach is crucial for healing from trauma.Compassion and curiosity are essential when exploring buried trauma.The Polyvagal Theory provides a framework for understanding and regulating the nervous system.Energy and mindset play a significant role in managing stress and improving well-being.It is important to reach out for help and support when experiencing suicidal thoughts or struggling with mental health.Practicing self-care and engaging in activities that promote regulation can help improve overall well-being.Where to find MeredithLiminal Horizons, PLLC || (847) 739-7700 || 7599 (f)Meredith@liminalhorizons.com  || Liminalhorizons.com                                                  Sensing Fields, LLC || (224) 262-2200Meredith@sensingfields.com || Sensingfields.com Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this episode, Katie Wrigley discusses the importance of establishing trust with oneself and others. She highlights the current trust recession and the need for trust in the business world. Katie provides practical tips for building self-trust, such as following through on commitments and being honest with oneself. She also emphasizes the importance of observing others' follow-through and consistency to determine their trustworthiness. Katie acknowledges that trust can be broken but emphasizes the need to double down and earn it back. Overall, the episode explores the role of trust in personal and professional relationships.TakeawaysEstablishing trust with oneself is crucial for building trust with others.Following through on commitments, no matter how trivial, is a key way to build self-trust.Observing others' follow-through and consistency can help determine their trustworthiness.Trust can be broken, but it can be earned back through communication, action, and patience.Want to learn more?Lifestyle Business Quest Podcast - Trust Recession EpisodeComplimentary virtual chat with KatieCredit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this episode, host Katie Wrigley interviews Coral Buchanan, an advanced Cognomovement practitioner and former first responder wife. They discuss the challenges and unique dynamics of being married to a first responder, as well as Coral's personal journey and how Cognomovement helped her navigate through stress and difficult times. Coral specializes in working with relationships, including couples and families, and has helped clients with issues such as infidelity, custody battles, and repairing family relationships. The key takeaway is to ask for help and communicate openly in order to find support and create positive change.TakeawaysAsk for help and communicate openly in order to find support and create positive change.Cognitive Movement can help navigate through stress and difficult times.Coral specializes in working with relationships, including couples and families.Celebrate progress rather than striving for perfection.Where to find Coral:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeConscious Creation CommunityCredit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this episode, Katie Wrigley interviews Casey Ruff, co-owner of Boundless Body, about nutrition and wellness. Casey shares his background in personal training and nutrition coaching and how he discovered unconventional ways to help people optimize their health. They discuss the flaws in the traditional food pyramid and the negative impact of processed carbohydrates and vegetable oils on our health. Casey explains the benefits of a low-carb, high-fat diet, such as the ketogenic and carnivore diets, and how it can improve energy levels, mental clarity, and overall well-being. They also touch on the importance of movement and how diet and exercise go hand in hand. In this conversation, Casey Ryan Ruff and Katie Wrigley discuss the benefits of a carnivore diet and intermittent fasting. They explore the idea that inflammatory foods, such as carbohydrates and refined grains, can be detrimental to health. They also touch on the ethical and environmental aspects of plant-based diets. Casey emphasizes the importance of satiation and the simplicity of eating proteins and fats. He explains how intermittent fasting can promote autophagy and improve overall health. Katie shares her personal experience with modified carnivore and the positive effects it has had on her energy levels and weight loss.TakeawaysTraditional nutrition coaching often focuses on behavior change and can be time-consuming and ineffective.The traditional food pyramid and dietary guidelines have led to an increase in chronic diseases and poor health outcomes.A low-carb, high-fat diet, such as the ketogenic or carnivore diet, can improve energy levels, mental clarity, and overall well-being.Diet and movement are both critical for optimal health and should be approached in a way that works best for each individual. Inflammatory foods like carbohydrates and refined grains can be detrimental to health.Eating proteins and fats can promote satiation and improve digestion.Intermittent fasting can promote autophagy and help the body clean up toxins.A modified carnivore diet can lead to increased energy levels and weight loss.Finding the right diet for your body may require experimentation and listening to your intuition.Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

Dr. Peter Zafirides, an expert in chronic pain and emotions, shares his personal journey with chronic pain and how he discovered the connection between emotions and physical pain. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose of pain and the role of emotions in its manifestation. Dr. Zafirides highlights the need for collaboration between medical and psychiatric approaches to chronic pain and the importance of unlearning pain patterns. He also discusses the strength and resilience of individuals with chronic pain and the potential for personal growth and empowerment.TakeawaysChronic pain can be influenced by emotions and has a protective purpose.Collaboration between medical and psychiatric approaches is essential in understanding and treating chronic pain.Unlearning pain patterns and addressing emotional factors can lead to pain relief.Individuals with chronic pain are often strong and resilient, and their pain can be a catalyst for personal growth and empowerment.Where to find Peter:WebsiteLinkedIn (he posts AWESOME content!Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

Layla Al-Khadri, an artist, muse, and feminine leadership mentor, shares her journey of empowerment and helping women find their own unique power. She discusses the importance of silence and the power that comes from pausing and turning awareness inward. Layla emphasizes the crisis of disempowerment in society and the need to reconnect with our own health and healing. She introduces her program, Creatrix, which guides women through personal transformation, creativity, and leadership. Layla encourages listeners to explore her work and offers various resources to start their own healing journey.TakeawaysSilence and pausing are powerful tools for self-discovery and empowerment.The crisis of disempowerment in society is rooted in the disconnection from our own health and healing.Creatrix is a program that guides women through personal transformation, creativity, and leadership.Reconnecting with our own power and embracing our sexuality is essential for personal growth and empowerment.Layla offers various resources, including somatic practices, guided meditations, and a retreat, to support individuals on their healing journey.Where to find Layla:WebsiteInstagramYouTube       Facebook  Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

Michael Ian Cedar, an executive coach, shares his journey and insights on mindset, leadership, and gratitude. He emphasizes the importance of living life on your own terms and finding fulfillment in your work. Michael discusses the power of gratitude in shifting mindset and taking action. He distinguishes between debilitating gratitude and productive gratitude, highlighting the need for self-awareness and focusing on what you have control over. Michael also talks about his Facebook group, Gratitude Slam, which provides a positive and supportive environment for practicing gratitude. In this conversation, Katie and Michael discuss the power of gratitude and the Life on Your Terms program. Katie shares how practicing gratitude has helped her shift her perspective and find positivity even on bad days. Michael explains that Life on Your Terms is about living a life on your own terms and taking control of your inner critic, loving your inner child, recognizing your potential and needs, and acting on them. They also discuss the importance of accessibility and providing valuable information for free.TakeawaysLiving life on your own terms and finding fulfillment in your work is essential.Gratitude has a bias towards taking action and helps shift mindset.There are two types of gratitude: debilitating gratitude and productive gratitude.Choosing your focus and practicing gratitude can lead to a more positive and fulfilling life.The Gratitude Slam Facebook group provides a supportive environment for practicing gratitude. Practicing gratitude can help shift your perspective and find positivity even on bad days.Life on Your Terms is about living a life on your own terms and taking control of your inner critic, loving your inner child, recognizing your potential and needs, and acting on them.Accessibility and providing valuable information for free are important in helping others heal and find solutions.Clarity is power, so it's important to identify the real result you want and take action towards it.Where to find Michael:Gratitude SlamLife On Your TermsCredit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this episode, the host discusses the changes she is making to the podcast and the reasons behind them. She explains that she is changing the name from 'The Pain Changer' to 'The Catapult Effect' to focus on what is possible and moving forward. The podcast will continue to serve two specific audiences: those dealing with chronic pain and first responders. The host is dedicated to helping both groups and believes it is important to understand the challenges they face. Season two of the podcast is dedicated to first responders. Season three of the podcast will focus on professionals who have experienced a catalyzing event and are ready for change.TakeawaysThe podcast is changing its name to 'The Catapult Effect' to focus on what is possible and moving forward.The podcast will continue to serve two specific audiences: those dealing with chronic pain and first responders.Understanding the challenges faced by first responders is important to combat anti-police sentiment.Season three of the podcast will focus on professionals who have experienced a catalyzing event and are ready for change.Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this week’s episode of The Pain Changer®. This week, I had a really powerful and unique guest joining me, to talk about conflict de-escalation, and how you can do so peacefully. John Riley spent 7 years in the Army before working for 20 years as a road patrol officer with the Grand Rapids Police, Grand Rapids, MI. He retired in 2015.  He and his team at Gentle Response specialize in conducting very dynamic, realistic conflict de-escalation training seminars for churches, businesses, non-profits, government agencies, and law enforcement.  He is an engaging and informative expert, and has become a sought-after speaker for conferences and training events. John and I had an amazing conversation laced with humor all the way through! This is one of my favorite episodes, and it really hits on the pieces you need to know the most to help you navigate those tough conversations and situations in life!In this episode, you will learn: What an ACE is and how you can hone yoursWords and actions that will trigger further escalationWhat to do if your attempts to remain calm are met with continued aggressionThe power of the pauseWhat you are actually doing to yourself when you want to remain a victim.If you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your nervous system.Resources:PRACTICAL DE-ESCALATION FOR PATROL: Mastering Basic Concepts, Tips & TechiquesA Gentle Response: Conflict De-escalation With A Ministry MindsetWhere to connect with John:Website: https://gentle-response.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GentleResponseLLC/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentleresponseLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentle-response/Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this week’s episode of The Pain Changer®,  I have a special guest join me: Mark DiBona. Mark is a Retired Police Sergeant who spent 33 years in the field of law enforcement.Mark and I were connected on LinkedIn and after one zoom call with him, I knew I wanted him to share his story with you. He is dedicating his life as a former police officer to the mental health and wellness of first responders. He does this through public speaking events, as well as through a company he co-founded: Protecting the Guardian.Mark’s story is gripping, I found myself having emotional responses to it as he shared his experience, including a failed suicide attempt. He speaks vulnerably and shares all of his story, including the parts where he wasn’t acting like his best self, which most people aren’t willing to share when they reach a better place in their lives. We have an amazing conversation all the way through! Make sure you check it out until the end, we share some awesome goodies of hope!In this episode, you will learn: The impact childhood trauma has, especially of a sexual nature, on the entirety of someone’s lifeWhat bullying does to wear us down and the severe consequences that can arise when it is your boss who is bullying youThe first symptoms pointing to mental illness that could be a cry for help from a loved oneHow Protecting the Guardian can help youWhat was actually happening inside Mark during those times when he says wasn’t bothered by horrific eventsIf you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your nervous system.Resources:988 - Every state in the US has this now. It is a free resource with trained crisis counselors who can help you. If you have an area code from another state, please ask to be routed to the nearest center near youhttps://protectingtheguardian.com/Mark on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-dibona-a017585/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.dibona.9Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this week’s episode of The Pain Changer®,  I’m chatting with the creators of The Cognomovement System: Bill McKenna and Liz Larson. Bill and Liz have been diving deeper and deeper into this modality and the incredible things it’s been able to do for people, and in particular, the first responder community.Bill McKenna is the Author of The Only Lesson and the founder of the Cognomovement Systems.  During his own life-changing spiritual awakening, Bill studied with a number of master teachers to learn the secrets of self-discovery and the ability to create miraculous change in his life and in the lives of others. Bill now shares those secrets with his students in his renowned, Secrets of the Masters Series.Liz Larson is the co-creator of the Cognomovement system and author of Suffering is Optional and The Tiny book of Big Manifesting. In addition, Liz is a trainer, coach, speaker, and designer of the Cognomovement Curriculum. Liz has made it her mission to keep pushing the boundaries of possibilities in consciousness, awareness, self-development, and wellness. She is an expert at turning possibilities into technologies that can be used to create fast and lasting change! As a Master Certified Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner, Liz has taken the art of combining strategies that work to a whole new level. In this episode, you will learn: What we know about the brain and how it responds and changes with traumatic eventsWhether or not you can trust your eyes…and whyWhat a normal physiological response to trauma looks like, and also why it makes us feel like there is something wrong with usMiracles we have seen with people who have done Cognomovement (including 2 lung tumors disappearing before surgery)The impact of negative emotions like stress, grief, fear, anger on the physical bodyIf you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your nervous system.Resources:Elevate and Illuminate Series by Liz and Bill (use code KATIE for 10% off!)www.cognomovement.com Find Liz and Bill on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cognomovement/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CognomovementsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cognomovement_Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this week’s episode of The Pain Changer®, I chat with Michael Sugrue. Michael began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. Michael served all over the United States, Europe, the Middle East and South America. He was also a Security Forces Phoenix Raven with the unique identifier of #1173. Michael honorably separated from the Air Force as a Captain in 2004.Michael ultimately medically retired in 2018. He is now a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat (WCPR) and an Ambassador for Save A Warrior (SAW). Michael is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States. In his International #1 BEST-SELLING book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, PhD, they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the unspoken barriers, and outline a path to healing. RELENTLESS COURAGE released in Spring 2022 and has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat.” I met Michael at a Wellness Conference for First Responders and I was very moved by what he shared with us. I then purchased his audible, Relentless Courage, and I was riveted! The book gives such great detail into his own experience, as well as a professional perspective to help the reader understand what was happening beneath the surface.In this episode, you will learn: The podcast interview that showed Michael the importance of sharing your storyWhy Relentless Courage is such an important and powerful bookThe importance of getting help and where to get helpYou are NOT alonePTSI doesn’t have to be permanentIf you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your experience with pain.Resources:Relentless CourageResidual- FREE documentaryMichael  on social media:Sgt. Michael Sugrue on LinkedIn, X, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, Truth, ParlerCredit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this week’s episode of The Pain Changer®, I chat with Chad Bruckner. Chad is a motivational speaker, author and police life coach. Chad is a retired police detective from Pennsylvania and an Army combat veteran. Chad served for 21 years in government service. I met Chad at a Wellness Conference in June for first responders that was held in Portland, ME. Chad spoke at the conference, and what he had to say was incredibly important, and very inspiring. He’s also one of the first men I’ve heard mention Brene Brown by name! That my friends, is a man worth listening to. Chad just launched an incredible book that I have already purchased in his presale, called The Holy Trinity of Successful and Healthy Police Organizations. There is a link below to purchase your own copy.Chad really understands what needs to change within the culture of law enforcement, so more officers can have a healthy mindset, avoid burnout and enjoy a life outside of work.In this episode, you will learn: How the mind/body connection impacts law enforcementWhat happens when officers are not getting the support they need or they work in a toxic cultureWhat Chad learned from his 20+ years of service and how he’s using those lessons to help other officersWhat the Holy Trinity for Successful And Healthy Police Organizations is and why each piece is so importantIf you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your experience with pain.Resources:Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uQWx_ZrXdmsPurchase The Holy Trinity for Successful and Healthy Police Organizations hereChad’s website: https://motivate-change.com/Chad on social media:twitter@chadbruckner;InstagramFacebook LinkedInCredit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

Hello there. This is Katie and I have a special message. I have so enjoyed doing this podcast and hearing from you and hearing how it's helped you. Thank you to everybody who's given me feedback.After a lot of thought and consideration, I have decided to pause my podcast for now. This is going to allow me more time to open up my calendar to clients, both in person and virtual, so that I have more space to be able to focus where my heart really desires.I hope that you understand, and I will be back again in the future.If you would like to set up an appointment with me, please go to katiewrigley.com and then choose virtual or in person if you're in the state of Maine.Thank you again for being a part of this podcast and I wish you all nothing but the best until next time.Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this week’s episode of The Pain Changer®, I chat with Michael Allard who for 30 years has been practicing Dzogchen Meditation on a daily basis on & off the cushion, as revealed to him by his Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen Masters.I met Michael during my latest Ayahuasca retreat, and immediately respected him. He chose to do a 3 day fast on top of the vow of silence during ceremony! In full disclosure, I wasn’t ready to fully let go of food as well as my words, and I admired him for doing so! Michael and I have a deep conversation in this episode about the power of meditation, what led him to meditate, as well as what Ayahuasca has given us both.You can find Michael here: www.granitestatesangha.comIn this episode, you will learn: Why do we feel the need to "Let Go" How do we develop the courage to "Let Be" What is the Merit of "Leaving Be" How has Ayahuasca facilitated this process?How Love is the only real emotion.If you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your experience with pain.Resources:www.granitestatesangha.commichaelallard333@gmail.comCredit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this episode, Juliette Karaman joins me to discuss  the truth of scrumptiousness, pleasure, ease, spirituality, and sensuality are prioritized. Juliette is a certified mind and body coach who specializes in relationships, sensuality, healing, trauma, and body shame.She specializes in the reinvention of the most intimate relationship in life… The one you have with yourself. Juliette has guided and mentored thousands of women over the past decade and a half, rewriting the relationship with self, confidence, their bodies, mind, and spirit using her unique Rapid Release Rewire, and Restore method ™. Juliette is a radiant being, and it was such a pleasure to speak with her! She truly knows how to get to the heart of issues, and help shift things quickly for her clients. She offers new ways to do things that would really interrupt current patterns that aren’t working for someone, and rapidly shift them.In this episode, you will learn: How to reinvent your relationship with yourself destigmatizing the human body and sexuality Identifying power abuse in relationships (within professional settings as well)How to destigmatize the human body and sexualityIdentifying power abuse in relationships (within professional settings as well)If you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your experience with pain.Resources:feelfullyyou.comCredit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this episode, Chris Chandler-Yates shared with me his personal experience as a police officer and how that rebuilt his life after a career of trauma. Being a former police officer has really influenced him a lot into doing what he does now. Chris joined the NZ Police in 2011 and after a seven-year career, he experienced severe burnout that caused him to leave the job he once loved.After a journey of self-care, recovery, and personal development, he's now hyper passionate about helping officers take charge of their mental health and significantly reduce the chance of burnout. He lives to ensure others learn to see themselves so they don't go through the pain he once experienced.Chris speaks very vulnerably and openly about the personal challenges he faced from burnout, such as almost breaking his marital vows, as well as some of the tough cases that led him there, and the impact they still have on him today, such as losing his sense of smell after one particular case. Chris is incredibly real, and I know he’s not the only officer who has struggled to this degree…but he is one of the few who are courageous enough to speak about it in a public forum.You can find him on his website createfromwhy.comIn this episode, you will learn: What is the life of being a police officer Root causes of trauma responses The importance of knowing “why” you do what you do How to deal with burnout and trauma by the importance of self-careIf you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your experience with pain.Resources:createfromwhy.comCredit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Lynn Carey, we talked about how we heal, the power within ourselves, her healing journey and creating a desired life.She has earned a doctorate in chiropractic and a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Life University. She owned a practice in Wilmington, Delaware, for eighteen years, and has traveled to Brazil and India. Dr. Carey loves empowering others to create their desired life of health, wealth, and perfect self-expression. Today, she stays busy pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams and homeschooling her teenage son.Lynn and I speak the same language…that you each hold the key to your own healing. Lynn is a great example of what you can allow yourself, when you choose to let go of the limits the doctors are putting on you, and you turn inward to find the real answers to your healing. Lynn’s energy is very soothing, confident and full of possibility!Take one action item from this episode, and integrate it into your own life, and see what can happen.You can find her on her website: creatingmydesiredlife.comIn this episode, you will learn: What struggles or obstacles you face in your own healing journeyWhat to do for ultimate health and well-beingWhere to start on a self-healing journeyTips your self-healing journeyHow to create the desired life for ultimate well-beingIf you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your experience with pain.Resources:creatingmydesiredlife.comCredit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.