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Are you constantly wondering what the hell is wrong with me? Why don’t I trust people? Why do the same things keep happening over and over again? Is there something wrong with me? Why don’t I ever feel like I’m enough? HOW DO I CHANGE MY LIFE?! Then it’s time to grab your coffee, or wine, or whatever you need and curl up on the couch with these real and inspiring conversations with Teri Anderson of Digging Through Dominoes. Don’t be surprised if you see glimpses of yourself as Teri shares he ...
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Does your dog think his name is 'No!'?? You need to Get Pawsitive Results! This pet podcast will help you to better understand your canine best friend, and help you learn how to train him to be a wonderful family companion. We’ll cover a variety of topics on canine behavior and training - all based on modern methods that are fun for both you and your dog. On occasion we’ll also get some pawsitive results with other critters, too! Get Pawsitive Results focuses on helping you with common issue ...
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Celebrate teachers and a joy of reading with The Book Love Foundation Podcast. Hosts Penny Kittle and Julia Torres and their guests help teachers develop a love of reading in their students. It is a show filled with information, inspiration, and book love. The show focuses on the value of reading in a student s life when that child has access to books and skilled teachers who are committed to rich and rewarding reading lives for their students. The show helps teachers learn to foster a love ...
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Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly welcomes Dr. Mimi Graham, Director of the Florida State University’s Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy, for a discussion about what is affectionately called baby-court in the Florida Dependency Court system. The judges dealing with Child Welfare situations are charged with remarkably difficult de…
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In this conversation, Teri Anderson and Julie Ryan McGue discuss their experiences with adoption and the search for birth families. They explore topics such as gratitude and fear, the challenges of closed adoptions, the impact of adoption on family dynamics, the importance of access to medical history, and the need for understanding and support fro…
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In the latest episode of "Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly," join host Kurt Kelly in a profound conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Wynter. Dr. Wynter, a seasoned expert with years of experience working with foster youth, delves into the insights shared in her new book, "Follow The Love: Permanent Connections Scaffolding." This groundbreaking guide…
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In this episode, Teri reflects on the year 2023 and realizes that despite some negative experiences, there were many positive moments and personal growth. She shares various highlights, including speaking about her son Joshua's story on a news special, joining the Cascade Blues Association, traveling to Greece, attending concerts, and taking a Cari…
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In this conversation, Teri Anderson explores the impact of memories on healing and personal growth. She reflects on her recent visit to family members and the memories that resurfaced. Teri discusses the power of childhood memories and the need to evaluate whether they are helping or hindering healing. She shares her encounter with motivational spe…
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Welcome to the third episode of the FCC's 2023 Conference Series, where host Kurt Kelly engages in a riveting conversation with the esteemed Kristina Rosinsky of Child Trends. Join us as we delve into the profound impact that Child Trends has had on enhancing the well-being of children across the United States. In this episode, Kristina Rosinsky, a…
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Teri Anderson was discussing the evolving meanings of certain words and expressions, notably emphasizing the overuse and potentially diminishing impact of terms like "trigger" and "safe spaces." Teri also introduced the concept of "glimmers," contrasting them with triggers as moments that bring joy, peace, or gratitude. This idea seems to be about …
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Welcome to Episode 2 of the FCC's 2023 Conference Series, "Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly." In this captivating installment, your host Kurt Kelly is joined by two inspiring guests, Brittney Garrett and Charlette Tarsi of PAARI (Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative). Listen as we delve into the profound impact that PAARI has had o…
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In the inaugural episode of the 2023 FCC Conference series, host Kurt Kelly delves into the pressing issues that impact the well-being of children and families with a special guest, Representative Felicia Robinson. Join us as we gain insightful perspectives on upcoming legislation and other critical matters that hold the potential to shape the futu…
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Step over Miss M....We have the Divine Vanessa Grace! This episode was SO much fun. Vanessa is amazing. She radiates energy, joy, knowledge, and confidence. *please note this was taped before my unplanned hiatus Vanessa Grace is helping women steep in their innate Divine Feminine. She is a Radiance Coach and Licensed Social Worker who transformed t…
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Kristle Delihanty shares her heartbreaking, and inspiring, story of abuse, drug addiction to full recovery and using her life to help others do the same. In this episode of the podcast, Digging Through Dominoes, I'm talking with Kristle Delihanty founder of PDX Saints Love in Portland, Oregon about how she fought addiction, is thriving, and used he…
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What IS the difference between true self care and numbing or running? I speak of the difference for me, in my life, as I am beginning the journey of true self care and self development. Having never being celebrated for me, as a child or as an adult, I've decided to celebrate myself and learn the ins and outs of true self care. I'll be in a country…
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In this episode, Digging Through Dominoes, Teri Anderson's special guest is a mom named Sharon T. Sharon is a childhood friend of Teri's with a difficult, SHOCKING, story. She speaks of her traumatic childhood that led to a traumatic marriage. Sharon reveals some some difficult memories of her past, in delves into the situation with her struggling …
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Is your life being affected by toxic parenting? This episode with the author of the book, "Overcoming Toxic Parenting," with author Rick Johnson is for you. Rick, a sought after motivational speaker and the bestselling author of 12 books on parenting, marriage, relationships, and masculinity. Rick founded the nonprofit Better Dads on the urgent nee…
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In this episode of Digging Through Dominoes I'm joined by Saskia Hostetler Lippy. Saskia is a psychiatrist and wounded healer. Saskia Hostetler Lippy is a psychiatrist and wounded healer. She's a mental health activist and has over eighteen years of clinical practice, and has honed a deep understanding of the human psyche and of the forces which sh…
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It's not broken. It's the system we built." - Jeff Woodward. Join me in welcoming my first guest on this podcast, Jeff Woodward. Jeff is the program manager and Outreach & Navigation Program Manager at Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon. Jeff Woodward was very candid with me about what led him from the corporate world to the world of h…
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In this episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Charles Montorio-Archer, President and CEO of One Hope United, FCC's Board Chair, and a successful nonprofit entrepreneur, child and family advocate, attorney, and author. We're excited to have Charles on the show today to discuss what it takes for non-profit organizations to be successful and …
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If you're struggling with relationships or you know someone who is, then you need to watch this episode. It will help you understand the dynamics of the toxic family system. This girl is getting worked up! Maybe it will burn some calories. Evidently I have some whack family members, IMO. Toxic tweets, defamation, libel, slander, the list goes on an…
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In this episode of "Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly" from our 2022 Conference Series, we have two incredible guests who are passionate about empowering and advocating for marginalized communities, particularly children and families. First up is Matt Anderson, a social entrepreneur who is committed to transforming America's foster care system t…
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Today, for some reason, I actually had another another topic to discuss, but I really felt strongly that I needed to do an episode on taking accountability for my actions. It's no longer scary to me today. It used to be really scary to take accountability, but I think it's just another step in growth. And I know many of you may be thinking, Oh gosh…
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In this season finale, Teri discusses the benefits of solo travel and how it can help reduce anxiety and stress. She also discusses trauma awareness and mental health awareness and how they relate to solo travel. Travel is a great way to reduce anxiety and stress. In this season finale, Teri explores the benefits of solo travel and how it can help …
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In this episode of Digging Through Dominoes, I'll be talking about panic attacks and complex PTSD - CPTSD. If you're experiencing panic attacks and/or complex PTSD, then this video is for you. I'll talk about my experience with panic attacks and complex PTSD . I'll also talk about the effects of panic attacks and complex PTSD on self-worth, gasligh…
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Do you struggle with feelings of emotional neglect and/or narcissistic abuse? In this shocking and eye-opening podcast episode, we discuss the fact that many people struggle with these dynamic and destructive relationships. Although it's difficult to admit, many people are affected by emotional neglect and/or narcissistic abuse. If you're one of th…
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After years of searching, Teri Anderson speaks of how she was able to recognize what the hole in her heart was and how it may have come to be. Listen to Teri's story and perhaps you may find some of the answers you've been searching for your entire life. By reading Jasmin Lee Cori's book, The Emotionally Absent Mother, Teri made realizations, looke…
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The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) is one of the most significant Federal Child Welfare Finance reforms in history. The magnitude of change and the opportunities it presents are significant. Listen to this episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” from our 2022 Conference Series with our FCC FFPSA expert and champion of childr…
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WOW! I didn't expect this one but it came at the right time and correlated nicely with Chapter 7 of The Emotionally Absent Mother by Jasmin Lee Cori on neglect and abuse. Listen to what happened when a family member opened up her can of abuse with me. The video version on the YouTube version of Digging Through Dominoes should be up tomorrow with he…
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A recent event shook me so much I wondered if a person can have too much therapy? A recent event shook me so much I wondered if a person can have too much therapy? After the events unfolded I was in a near panic attack, searching for answers and wishing for normal, whatever normal is. I felt the emotion, the body memories, from decades past envelop…
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Listen to this episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” from our 2022 Conference Series highlighting a conversation with Molly Tierney and Dr. Laura Boyd. Hear the discussion about the national interest in rethinking foster care in America. Molly Tierney is a Managing Director and the Child Welfare Industry Lead in Accenture’s North Americ…
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It was a lazy morning as I scrolled through my YouTube feed. There were three videos that caught my attention. One was entitled, "Weird Things Only Narcissists Do," by Rebecca Zung. The next was, "When Narcissists Paint You As Unhinged," by Dr. Ramani. The last, feel was a true gem. I thought about it all day. It was by Jordi Universe and entitled,…
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What began as an episode about scapegoating turned into the story of my encounter with an extremely toxic narcissist and the friend that quashed it all. These are the messages the narcissist sent my friend in the attempt to destroy me and was surprised when my friend told her she knew her game. Lipstick and Butch Wax playlist on YouTube: https://yo…
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Abuse steals out identity. This episode focuses on how abuse changes us and how we can begin the journey to healing and recovery. COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker https://amzn.to/3RCx7rN The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://amzn.to/3TLagfv Overcoming Toxic Parenting by Rick Johnson: https://amzn.to/3wXlBPO …
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It's Fragmented Friday! Fragmented Fridays are bonus episodes where I find quotes, encouragement, affirmations, off the internet and bring them to you for inspiration, perhaps a laugh, and to let you know you are not alone! Live Stream on Beyond The Rider with Bry The Biker and me: https://youtu.be/0nJv-zVkaYQ COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thrivin…
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Doing this ONE thing can CHANGE your life forever! Judgement, haters, bikers, and prison ankle bracelets are behind this post. COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker https://amzn.to/3RCx7rN The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://amzn.to/3TLagfv Overcoming Toxic Parenting by Rick Johnson: https://amzn.to/3wXlBPO Dig…
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People living with PTSD or Complex PTSD often time have a difficult time finding the right therapist, the right psychiatrist. In this episode of Digging Through Dominoes, I give you some ideas of how to choose a provider for yourself and weave it into my experiences. COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker https://amzn.to/3RCx7rN The…
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What Is Fear? Fear is a natural, powerful, and primitive human emotion. It involves a universal biochemical response as well as a high individual emotional response. Fear alerts us to the presence of danger or the threat of harm, whether that danger is physical or psychological. Traumatized people generally have their lives ruled by fear. Here's wh…
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I Traumatized My Kids By Trying Not To Do What Was Done To Me. Trauma, especially CPTSD, is a journey of many discoveries. I thought they would mostly be about what happened to me. It turns out I discovered how I traumatized my kids by trying to do the right thing. COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker https://amzn.to/3RCx7rN The B…
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Fragmented Friday, an episode woven together with the gentle words written by various individuals that want to encourage us to heal and conquer. COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker https://amzn.to/3RCx7rN The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://amzn.to/3TLagfv Overcoming Toxic Parenting by Rick Johnson: https://a…
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I Traumatized My Kids By Trying Not To Do What Was Done To Me. Trauma, especially CPTSD, is a journey of many discoveries. I thought they would mostly be about what happened to me. It turns out I discovered how I traumatized my kids by trying to do the right thing. Digging Through Dominoes website (audio): https://diggingthroughdominoes.podbean.com…
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What is your trauma response? Fight? Flight? Freeze? Fawn? What are trauma responses and how do we figure out what ours is? How are they made? What can we do about them? Adverse childhood experiences, abuse, neglect, and traumas train our brain from pre verbal ages to the time our personality is set. Our entire lives are being affected by hidden tr…
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This is the introductory episode for thee full episode that will publish June 29, at 5AM. Sometimes life gets in the way of things and it has been doing that for the last couple of weeks. This mini episode explains a bit of that and some of the foundation for healthy 4 F responses. COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker https://amzn…
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I had no idea what an emotional flashback was, much less how to manage them. I now realize the most difficult times of my adult life have been filled with emotional flashbacks and just how they were controlling my life. Listen along as I explain what emotional flashbacks are and how I am now learning to manage them. COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To T…
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A vital part of staying on top of recovering from trauma is knowing what the signs are that it's time to take care of you. Self care is something we sometimes think can be put off. As soon as you recognize your triggers and you feel you're about to spiral, taking care of yourself is your top priority, We were neglected and abandoned as children so …
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What is emotional abuse? Learn just how we can be manipulated and how much easier it becomes over time. Love shouldn't hurt. COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker https://amzn.to/3RCx7rN The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://amzn.to/3TLagfv Overcoming Toxic Parenting by Rick Johnson: https://amzn.to/3wXlBPO…
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Attachment Styles And How They Affect Our Entire Lives. Plus, my attachment style and what it meant for me. COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker https://amzn.to/3RCx7rN The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://amzn.to/3TLagfv Overcoming Toxic Parenting by Rick Johnson: https://amzn.to/3wXlBPO videos referenced: Tod…
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Navigating life with caretakers, parents that have their own traumas is never easy. The continuation of getting to know me, my traumas, my proper diagnosis, how I messed up because of childhood neglect and trauma and how I'm surviving day to day! COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker https://amzn.to/3RCx7rN The Body Keeps The Score…
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This episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” features Greg Hill, President & CEO of Our Children Have Rights. Listen in as we discuss the importance of children and parental rights, highlighted by Greg’s willingness to share his lived experience with the subject in order to increase community engagement and provide support to Florida fami…
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Episode 6 of Digging Through Dominoes explores the origins of and causes of Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) with examples of how my early childhood affected and shaped my entire adult life. COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker https://amzn.to/3RCx7rN The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://amzn.to/3TLagfv Overcoming Toxic P…
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In this episode Teri's guest, Jeff, discusses with Teri how her night in the behavioral unit, misdiagnosis with biploar disorder affected us both in unexpected ways. His experience of watching Teri in a situation he could do nothing about. His mistrust of the medical system and doctors that only check boxes. He also gives a glimpse of how, and when…
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The symptoms of Bipolar disorder, C-PTSD and how they overlap. The medications they put me on for bipolar disorder and how they destroyed my life. The side effects, the destruction, my reactions. Future podcasts will be published on Tuesdays at 5 AM Pacific time. COMPLEX PTSD From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker https://amzn.to/3RCx7rN The Bod…
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