It's the end of an era and the beginning of a new season of change. Today, I'm saying goodbye to The Braving the Way podcast, and launching a brand new podcast next month. The timing of one chapter closing and a new chapter beginning feels exactly right. Over the past year, I have been redefining who I am and what I do and if you have been following along, you know that it has been quite the journey. In this episode, I'll be sharing how I navigated the end of a devastating divorce which...

Trigger and Content Warning: Please listen with care as there is mention of alcohol abuse, sexual assault, suicidal ideation, and trafficking. This podcast was inspired by Maggie Jones, contributing writer for New York Times Magazine and her article “How Talking to the Dead Dislodged Some of My Sorrow.” Today's episode, the final one for Season 3, is a little different - this episode is an open love letter to my mother who passed in 2018. I'm here to share my story and expe...

Disclaimer & TW: There is mention of abuse and suicide. Any healing modalities mentioned do not represent psychological feedback or advice. Please consult yourself, parts, and healing team before choosing to engage in any of the modalities mentioned. It's a poignant episode between friends today - a candid discussion with Larry Ruhl and Annie Dietzway, two beautiful souls who mean so much to me. We speak to the difficulties of the holidays, navigating anger and rage, setting boundar...

It's an incredible episode today as I'm speaking with a dear, dear friend of mine, Seak Smith. Seak is a wife, Mom, connector, free thinker, truth seeker, freedom fighter, and warrior for children. A loving wife to her high school sweetheart and mom of three incredible humans, Seak is the Founder and CVO of Badass DoGooders, the Founder of Mom and Dad Army, the Founder of Unleashed, and the Co-creator of The Love Storm. Seak is often referred to as the "Great Connector" as she loves to bring ...

Content and Trigger Warning: There is mention of child trafficking and abuse. Please listen to this episode with care. It's one of my go-to healing modalities and today I'm delighted to be chatting with Angela Schmitt, Founder of Animal with Hearts, LLC. With a Masters in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, over 2 decades of experience, and trained in gestalt and gestalt equine-assisted therapy work, Angela is proving that working with animals is a sustainable and alternative therapy to deep...

TW: Mention of suicide ideation. Listen with care. Today's conversation is with Heather (H LS) Scarboro+, a licensed clinical mental health counselor & clinical addictions specialist, national certified counselor, and the owner of Healing Selves Therapeutics, PLLC; a private practice specializing in the treatment of dissociative disorders. Today we talk about honoring the journey of the parts, the individualization of systems, the power of music and playlists, and turning trauma in...

Ready for a deep dive into bodywork? On today's episode, I'm chatting with my own personal bodywork healer, Dusti VanTilborg. For 21 years, Dusti has been in the healing space and is the owner of Heartfelt Therapies LLC, which offers massage and various other healing modalities. Additionally, her private studio, Wild Grace Journeys, is where she offers breath work, and hosts women’s circles, retreats, and workshops. Dusti's passion and devotion to her own personal development and holistic hea...

I am beyond honored and delighted as today I'm chatting with Sylvester McNutt III, a best-selling author, podcaster, public speaker, course creator, and father. Sylvester teaches people how to transform their mindsets through self-awareness and healing practices. As a retired arena football player and survivor of traumatic experiences, Sylvester has used storytelling to teach people how to introspect, gain confidence, and sustain self-love. Sylvester's core belief is that healing is the key t...

We are back with Episode 8! Today is a truly amazing conversation with Katherine "Katie" Keech, LMFT. Katie is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist living with DID and Autism, who works with adults, couples, young adults /TAY, and adolescents. Using a neurodiversity affirming style, Katie is helping people heal from the range of impacts long term trauma can have on an individual's day to day quality of life. Their work is always based on a foundation of collaboration with the person and w...

TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of suicide and abuse, please listen with care. Today is a mini podcast with no bumper music and no sponsors - just keeping it real to bring you all up to speed. On this episode I briefly discuss some updates regarding me and my PARTs, as well as share an upcoming global community initiative that a friend and I have teamed up to do to bring awareness to DID and suicide prevention/awareness. September is suicide prevention month and September 30th is the one-year...

Breathwork is a healing modality that has been used for generations, a way to tap back into self, bring forth inner guidance, meditate, and rest and nourish. Today, I'm delighted to be speaking with Lindsey Smith Campbell, a Holistic Healing Guide who is integrating the ways of the Divine Feminine, supporting women on their journey of self-discovery, self-love, and creative expression. Offering guidance into the innate wisdom of the body, breath, and heart through experiential practices of th...

Everybody get ready, this episode is filled with so much insightful information about EMDR, working as an EMDR practitioner, relationships between therapist and client, and laying to rest misconceptions about what it means to be living with OSDD/DID. Today I'm diving deep with Dr. Jamie Marich. Jamie travels internationally teaching on topics related to trauma, EMDR therapy, expressive arts, mindfulness, and yoga, while maintaining a private practice and online education operations. Mar...

It's all about the art today, and I could not be more excited! Today's guest on the podcast is Alix Amar, an experienced psychotherapist with over 30 years of private practice. Her expertise lies in working with individuals who have a background of early childhood trauma and Dissociative Disorders. Alongside traditional talk therapy, Alix incorporates a range of creative modalities into her practice, such as expressive arts, Gestalt, Relaxation training, Sand Play, EMDR, and Somatic Therapy. ...

CONTENT WARNING: Please note in this episode we discuss eating disorders, and there is mention of specific foods, weight loss, and weight loss numbers. There is also a small section where you will hear a dog barking. Please listen with care. In today's episode, we are speaking about eating disorders (EDs), a challenge that many people struggle with, and the connection with those who have DID. Our guest is the brilliant Monika Ostroff, a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Supervis...

Special Episode Drop! In one of my most favorite episodes to date, I'm talking with Lucifer O'Shea, the host of the 'did it' system! Lucifer just recently came out openly about living with DID and has such beautiful and thoughtful insights to share about their journey. Immediately, you'll get a sense of Lucifer when they tell you how "our disorder is creating our own, new, order." In a world that dramatizes people living with DID, Lucifer offers a vulnerable and intimate look into what ...

I am honored to have Melissa Parker on as our guest today. Melissa is a psychotherapist who enjoys working with survivors of trauma. In addition to their clinical work, Melissa draws on their experience as a therapist with DID to provide consultation and supervision to therapists who are interested in deepening their work with clients who dissociate. In a completely raw and open dialogue, we talk about Melissa's story to how they became a therapist (from almost not finishing high school...

Welcome back!! I can't believe it but SEASON THREE of Braving the Way (BTW) has officially kicked off!! I am beyond excited to be launching another season of podcast episodes, with solo drops and amazing guest interviews. If you have been following along on our journey, you know that the last several months have been a wild, messy, and beautiful ride, with so many changes, growth, and periods of rest, but with some awesome adventures coming up on the horizon. As you all know, disclosure...

TRIGGER WARNING. Mature Content. Adult Only Content. Explicit Conversation. Parental Advisory. Sound Sensory Warning: Elevated Voice, Laughter, Screams. Please listen with care. Episode includes meditative exercise towards the end of the podcast, return to this part of the podcast later and do not listen while driving or operating machinery. And here we are! It's the final episode of season 2 of Braving the Way, and what an incredible season this has been. I cannot thank you all eno...

Today, I have the incredible honor to be speaking with The Stronghold System (they/them), 35 years young, nonbinary, and volunteer founders and CEO of The Plural Association Nonprofit (TPA). They began their Plurality journey after a DID diagnosis, over a decade ago. They launched Power to the Plurals in 2017, reaching over 50k readers and 222k YouTube views. Their grassroots, peer-led, volunteer-driven organization TPA founded in 2020, now empowers Plurals worldwide. With over a decade of pe...

It's hard to believe, but we are coming up on the end of Season 2, and what a season it has been! Today I'm chatting with you solo to offer a recap on the amazing episodes and guests that have created season 2, as well as where I am in my own journey. As you all know, there is a lot going on with me at the moment, between responding mindfully to the DID community and what occurred with McLean Hospital, meeting a new part, launching a new business, and simply living and thriving with DID. Tune...