114 episodes
Phoenix and Flame Podcast Dana Skaggs: podcaster and psychotherapist
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- Health & Fitness
Phoenix and Flame is a podcast by Dana Skaggs, M.A. She is called the "Queen of Boundaries" as well as the "Sassy Psychotherapist." Her podcast is about pushing through and transforming even when you feel like a pile of ash. If you feel alone in your struggle, check out the candid interviews with inspiring guests.
You’ll hear their authentic journey through struggle, what helped them, what hurt them, and how they finally rose from the ashes. Dana asks direct, thought-provoking questions infused with snarky humor and therapeutic commentary, designed so her listeners will take away useful and applicable rubber-meets-the-road coping strategies.
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Triumph Over Abuse: A Cerebral Palsy Journey
Win Charles describes her traumatic journey of being born with cerebral palsy, her mother's death, her father's death, experiencing abuse from family members, then rising to compete in an IronMan Triathlon and provide motivational presentations.
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Strippers, Christmas Trees, and God
Do you have skepticism regarding religion or spirituality? Have you ever wanted to believe but didn't want to be fooled by exaggerations and misdirection? Listen to Rev. Dr. David Chotka's life journey from decorating Christmas trees at the strip club to becoming a pastor.
www.spiritequip.com
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Glass Ceiling Shattered!
Have you ever wondered how some people are able to break loose from generations of family patterns and abuse? Are you feeling discouraged by those around you and doubt your own potential? Listen to Dr. Cindy Starke's phenomenal journey of intrepid persistence straight through multiple failures, refusing to give up. Education was her ticket to safety and she didn't stop until she has a PhD in molecular genetics and was an internal medicine physician.
https://drcindystarke.com
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Yoga and Science: Meditation In The Real World
Do you feel victimized by your own anger or perfectionistic expectations? Would you like a practical way to feel peace and gratitude? Listen as Ann Swanson explains mindfulness practices of meditation and how to send messages of "May you be safe; may you be healthy; may you be happy" to yourself and others.
https://meditationForTheRealWorld.com
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Healing From Narcissistic Abuse
Have you ever been in a relationship with a narcissist? It is quite the experience! Do you wonder if you are but aren't sure because of all the gaslighting? Are you second-guessing yourself a lot and blaming yourself for issues they created? Then you definitely want to listen as Nikki LaCroce describes her journey with a wonderfully open, transparent delivery.
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"Sigh, See, Start": The ShouldStorm Antidote
Are you a parent living in fear of "messing up" your child? Do all the "shoulds" have you in a stranglehold? Listen as pediatrician, Dr. Alison Escalante, describes her prescription for the ShouldStorm.
https://sighseestart.com
Dr. Escalante's book