Dr. Andy Hahn joins me for this episode on suffering. What is it, where does it come from, why is it here and how can we work with it. A conversation inspired by the contents of his book, the 1-Hour Miracle, 5 steps to healing your life and changing the story; a mix of East and West that pulls in kinesiology, energy work, and another lens on PTSD. …

A new kind of episode as I agree to be faciltiated, live in a 1-to-1 trauma release session with you listening in. heh. In my first ever, I hit record as Dr. Louise Swartswalter, a Dr of Naturaopathy, Kinesiology, Energy Worker and transformative coach takes the lead. We hear her story about how she arrived in this type of work before she gives you…

Jane Evans joins me to discuss one of my favourite topics - Trauma & Money. When it comes to answering some version of the question, "How much" or when we have to put a price on our value, or generate and maintain cashflow, the situation tends to be more white knuckles, than signed on the dotted line. Why? More importantly, What can we do about it?…

In this episode, Richard F. Adams, shares his experience of navigating challenge, mental health, and what happened in 2019 that changed everything. Richard's hindsight presented through his own unique lens, offers rich insights and practical advice alongside a fascinating look at how one comes back from C-PTSD in ways that could be described as bei…

This is my first episode inspired by a few listeners who have been in touch with me to share how sex addiction has disrupted, or is disrupting their lives. I went looking for answers only to find two world-class experts in the area of Sex Addiction: Dr. Kirsty Loudon and Rob Watt. Dr. Kirsty, Rob and myself have connected a few times over a couple …

Her name is Roseanne Reilly, an Irish woman in NYC, who is a masterful facilitator of individuals with C-PTSD. Her career path moved her through being a nurse, a health & safety educator and trainer, an advanced practitioner of Craniosacral Therapy, and today, a Trauma Informed Practitioner with dozens of qualifications and certifications to her na…

This episode is a more candid look at the uglier sides of recovery as I reflect on the last 10 days or so where I have been all sorts of dysregulated, and then irritated that I am still 'falling down', and the honest look I had to take at what I am 'really' doing about my recovery. As it goes, what I am doing pales in comparison to what I let mysel…

I share the clarity I have gained, some distinctions I've made, and some suggestions on how and where to start. Starting is what matters most here. This is the episode where I unpack two areas that matter a lot when it comes to: healing, recovery and shifting out of the chaos of emotional overwhelm, emotional numbing, and emotional exhaustion, and …

An episode that looks at one of the most important tools that I've used to transform my life from chaos and trainwrecks, to calm and having all sorts of fun thriving. 2 years ago I didn't quite get the value of this practice; I read a few books, watched a few videos and gave it a go. Today? I realise if I had it to do all over again - this journey …

Elizabeth Walker, Addiction Recovery Coach joins this episode where we bring out a few distinctions around: what is Supporting the Body, Coming into the Body, and Body Work, along with a look at the consistent stages one moves through to exit the proverbial void, while covering how unique each journey on the path is. Elizabeth shares her journey fo…

#CPTSD #MyStory - This is my first episode from the "My C-PTSD Story" theme. Zara Juricic joins me to share her experience of life before she was diagnosed with C-PTSD, what it was like in the early days of the diagnosis, and what life in recovery can feel like. A powerful story from the 'highly successful, fabulous at life, secretly in despair' le…

I cover a lot of ground in this episode including some real life examples from the past few weeks to set up some new insights on: co-regulation, self-regulation, emotional regulation (or the absence there of - dysregulation) before sharing the practice I am inside of to find my way out, along with a wee stopover to Carl Jung's two cents where he sa…

I’ve had an emotionally dysregulated morning. I use this episode to share my current observations of what is happening, the 3 Year old Ninja that brought this on, what I’m doing to self regulate and how I am connecting some dots. This morning's experience has also expanded my 4 part framework of c-PTSD recovery to include a 5th stage. I sense there…

I share why I firmly believe that the future will have us all trauma-informed. This episode is more business flavoured, and introduces my Brain-Body-Business-Mind (aka Trauma Informed) Approach to Business Growth. I talk about where this language is coming from, why this is moving deeper into the mainsteam, the stats, and give some examples along w…

I use this episode to dissect two things; my spectacular overreaction to a seemingly normal situation that took place yesterday, before dissecting a framework I've been designing for a few months now, to better help me understand what c-PTSD Recovery looks like, sounds like and feels like as I move through it. I'm sharing what I learned about me, m…

An interesting episode for me as I explore the impact a Toxic Boss can have on their team and the business along with why, how and when my own Toxic Boss style would have been amped up, with a quick look at the role C-PTSD plays on all sides of this table. Of course, I offer only one lens on a subject that deserves a far deeper review of it. I'd li…

This episode briefly looks at 8 benefits of C-PTSD that lend themselves well to the workplace and generating income, before a quick definition of what contributes to Financial Wellbeing, before I share my thoughts on why C-PTSD can wreak so much havoc with one's financial situation that Financial Insecurity is the space most people with past unreso…

I'm shooting from the hip here as I explore my thoughts, insights, and learnings in tandem with a dozen conversations these last few weeks on my challenges with the Growth Mindset industry. The 'Cognitive Reframing' that yields very little long lasting change when... (there's the key for my current assessment) 'when'. But what about Tony Robbins lo…

In this episode I share the story of where this term, Highly Functioning, Secretly-in-Despair came from, what it feels like to be inside it and some tools and resources to use to get out from under it. _______________________________________ The Trauma Informed Growth Podcast explores Complex Trauma, C-PTSD and Post-Traumatic Growth through a busin…

This episode was inspired by Carl Jung. Two quotes in particular. "You meet your destiny on the road you took to avoid it" and "People will do anything, no matter how absurd, to avoid meeting their own soul". This episode takes a look at what it looks like when one is lost in the void, the likely destinations your route through the void will drop y…

This episode looks at 3 stats about: Highly Functioning, High Achievers, and Founders, Entrepreneurs before exploring 13 ways C-PTSD leaks in the workplace, along with some context for why that happens. You may see yourself, or someone you know in this list. And that person may be completely unaware that they have C-PTSD, nevermind leaking it at wo…

In this episode, I want to explore this subject, as I have done several times in the past. Only this time, through the brain-body-mind lens. Up until a few years ago, my examination of this subject was largely mind-over-matter, a truly futile endeavour. “I know what I am supposed to do, but I just can’t do it!” The reality is we do know. The challe…

In this episode I reflect on my own journey these last few years, and share how I have organised 5 areas of my life into 3 stages. What they look like, my experience with living in all 3 stages, and how I can it all ebbs and flows between the stages. __________________________ The Trauma Informed Growth Podcast explores Complex Trauma, C-PTSD and P…

Way too many professionals with unresolved trauma in their past have a tumultuous relationship with money. Simply put, there is typically an ongoing shortage with a whole lot of chaos. Spikes in earnings are often met with periods of famine. They can earn, and earn well, but not necessarily consistently. They can move mountains for you, negotiate l…

In this episode, I look at Trauma-Informed and separately Growth exploring both, and sharing what it's like to pursue one without the other. Particularly for indvididuals with C-PTSD in business. ___________________________________________________________ The Trauma Informed Growth Podcast explores Complex Trauma, C-PTSD and Post-Traumatic Growth t…

I'm taking a closer look at Complex Trauma noting the 5 or 6 things I wish I knew about Complex Trauma, 15 years ago. What is it? Where does it come from? How it interrups my day-to-day despite how much effort went into concealing it. How it impedes my ability to earn, grow my business, and keep my profit. How it is a body-brain-mind situation, tha…

This episode kicks off our C-PTSD series with a look at the 4 stops along the "Path from Surviving Life, to Having Fun Thriving" before introducing the upcoming episodes. You can find a visual of that Path I talk about over here: ___________________________________________ The Trauma Informed Growth Podcast explores Complex Trauma, C-PTSD and Post-…

Child hood trauma & the brick walls in business. A conversation whose time has come as we unpack the relationship between early trauma and how it expresses in our business as adults - that we're almost certainly unaware of. Dr. Steve joins us to share his experience of seeing his 6 yr old self, losing his father to divorce, and how that void in his…

The journey from #head2heart is 3-extraordinary feet. For some of us, we're dragged kicking and screaming. For others it's a spontaneous awakening on the top of a mountain, in Denver Colorado, where you get to experience the magic of spine, breath, body that sends you into an tear filled awakening, as you marvel at the body and what else it has to …

Technology is driving us into the most creative space in mankind since the pyramids. We have about 5 years before you start experiencing technology being able to do everything you don't want to do (including your job) - so you can step more deeply into the role you are innately born to be and do - Creative. Earle Hall joins us to discuss Technology…

#MeaningfulWork - dubbed a mega trend by Foresight Group in the 2020 publication The Meaningful Economy. Gary joins us for a candid conversation about the role of technology in squeezing us out of jobs we've been doing for 20+ years through automation and robotics, and inviting us to reconsider what we do now. We cover: the P2P economy, the future …

Breda McCague is a Senior Banking Professional, Lean In Ireland co-founder, Coach, Speaker and someone invested in normalising the conversations around emotion, struggle in the workplace, and a promoter of making the #3FootJourney from head to heart. Connect with Breda McCague: Website LinkedIn Facebook Youtube…

Dr. Loretta Ferrucci brings her passion, mastery and years of experience to the conversation as we explore why so many of us are still numb from the neck down, how easy it is to decide the heart is wrong and override it with logic and reason, and the peril that shows up in the end that compels us into some form of communication with the body. We as…

Alison Butters talks about her experience in transitioning from hiding from her own “professional cloak” to being seen. There are a lot of people who are uncomfortable with the idea of being seen and showing personal vulnerabilities because of the three things: Lack of self-worth, Issue in credibility, And, other people’s opinions The facilitators …

This conversation with Dr. Jim Bradley on Falling down 7x, getting up 8, is a noble mindset among people involved in Resilience - but how? What's step one, and what about steps 2 and 3 for that matter. This is a conversation about falling face first and getting back up better than when you went down. Meet Dr. Jim Bradley: Dr. Jim Bradley is a gradu…

Daniel Lawlor, Ex-Regulator, Funds Lawyer and Managing Director of Aquest, joins us for a candid and honest look at what it took to build his Personal Brand. We will cover the Wins, effort, time, and gremlins how it shaped and benefited his business - and finally his answer to the question: "If you had it to do all over again, what would you do dif…

Bob Quinn CFP, Principal at The Money Advisers, is back for a Wealth Building series. Certified, Qualified, and Experienced is not why we have him back. We brought him back because he's a renegade, somewhat contrarian, has opinions that get to the heart of the matter and his method works. We will be exploring Bob's W.I.S.D.O.M. Approach to wealth b…

Jennifer Cahill, Co-Founder of Savvi Recruitment Consultants, has a mission to bring the power, insight, tools, and resources that reside in the idea of We is Better than Me, and making them easily accessible to professional women inside her recently launched Give Take Grow Peer Coaching network. Jennifer discxusses her own gremlins as she hit publ…

My name is Shannon and I am going to die with Bob Quinn. Bob Quinn CFP, Principal at The Money Advisers, is back for a Wealth Building series. Certified, Qualified, and Experienced is not why we have him back. We brought him back because he's a renegade, somewhat contrarian, has opinions that get to the heart of the matter and his method works. We …

Lack dressed up as ambition! Zoe Cunningham, Managing Director SoftWire, Actress, Entrepreneur, Mathematician and Author, joins the show to discuss her personal experience with ambition, finding meaning, creating purpose, and the (sometimes hidden) perfection of struggle. You may connect with Zoe Cunningham on the following sites: Website Twitter L…

"The cave you fear to enter, holds the treasure you seek." Joseph Campbell. Why? How? What's on the other side? A conversation with Dr. Dave Tuck, Supreme Wellness Coaching. Triggers, Conflict, Emotional Reactions and those irritating things about other people - organising and using them as if they are all windows, doorways and access points to you…

Pit stops on the journey to self-actualisation can at times be triggering - feel bitter and painful - and yet they must. The poison is often in the medicine. In those moments of challenge, two parts of us respond: The Mind - inviting us to stop the pain and run. The Heart - inviting us to stay still and become more curious about what is stirring th…

Adrian Whelan, Head of Regulatory, BBH, joins us for an Emotive Discussion exploring: Bias, Class, Socio-Economic Status, Finglas and his role in Protect Accent Campaign. Adrian Whelan shares that moment he realized he was proud to be from Finglas, inside an emotive discussion exploring; class, education, bias, and his role in the Protect Accent Ca…

Everybody Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Face With Dr. Dave Tuck - www.drdavetuck.com Dr. Dave and Shannon talk; blind spots, falling down (metaphorically speaking) getting it wrong - and failing forward, all on that infamous path as a business owner. Creating, challenging the status quo, and following your heart can land you in all sorts…

Wealth Building for Business Owners: More Foresight, Less Hindsight - The why, what and how. with Bob Quinn CFP, Principal at The Money Advisers. The conversations covered examples of critical thinking, quality questions to ask yourself and insights for you to consider when navigating your wealth building efforts. About Bob: Certified, Qualified, E…

Justin Robinson, VP of Leadership and Innvation at Design House Collective, and I explore context and answers to the questions: What role does one person play in the evolution of humanity?What is quantum social theory, exactly? And what does it take to achieve transformation on the scale of an industry? About Justin: Justin spearheads design-thinki…

Dr. Kim Jobst and Shannon Eastman explore our relationship with fear by answering the questions: How fear benefits us, how we engage with fear, what it means to us and how we play with it. About Dr. Kim: Dr. Kim Anthony Jobst MA. DM. FRCP. MFHom. is an award winning Metaphysician, a Consultant in Integrative Medicine dedicated to Integration in Sci…

An exploratory conversation that has us asking questions about the standard beliefs we carry when it comes to personal leadership. For example: Being Self Aware and who or which self are we referring to and what are we being aware of in that context? This conversation looks at the impact one has when they are poised inside a crisis, while unpacking…

David and Shannon explores context and answers to these questions: Why did you write your book? What is your book about? What movement do you hope the book will create? Who do you want to be a hero to? What's one piece of advice you'd give to your younger self? About David: David Foster is a Master Coach, author and inspirational speaker. Since 201…

Personal Growth is sourced within. Business Growth is outsourced. Dino and Shannon explores context and answers to these questions: What is 'growth'? Why 'Character-led Business? Where do most small business owners go wrong or awry? Why the focus on critical thinking? Isn't 'action' more valuable? Is there a place in business for 'Professional Comp…