Phoenix and Flame Podcast
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -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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Healing From Narcissistic Abuse
April 21, 2024 22:45 - 42 minutes - 38 MBHave 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. Nikki's podcast Nikki's IG
"Sigh, See, Start": The ShouldStorm Antidote
April 07, 2024 19:19 - 36 minutes - 31.2 MBAre 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
Trauma Impact: From Codependency to Self-Mastery
March 24, 2024 19:23 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBAre you keenly aware of others' moods? Do you struggle to validate your own thoughts and feelings due to threatened rejection and abandonment by others? Have you been told what is acceptable behavior and try your best to please those around you? Listen as Amanda Kate discusses her trauma, resiliency, managing the 5 F's and learning the value of Self-Mastery. https://amandakate.com.au
Entrepreneurial Success: Habits of a Maverick
March 10, 2024 20:31 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBHow does a 30 yr-old become an entrepreneurial success? Listen as Eric McHugh, president of SHOPX web3 ecommerce, describes his persistent habits of setting boundaries, prioritizing peace, and training his thought life. https://shopx.co https://dataing.io https://www.instagram.com/ericdmchugh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdouglasmchugh/ https://twitter.com/ericmchugh0
Finding Yourself: Ascension From Childhood Dysfunction
February 25, 2024 22:15 - 36 minutes - 31.4 MBDo you feel tethered to childhood dysfunctional dynamics? Would you like to know who you are without all that baggage? Listen as Lolita Guarin explains how she finally found herself and set liberating boundaries so she could strengthen and grow. https://beamazingyou.com Lolita's book on Stress Management for ACOA Lolita's book on work stress
My Life: The Rewrite!
February 12, 2024 00:23 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBIs your life script in desperate need of a rewrite? Are you frustrated and irritated with all your life's narratives that seem to keep you in bondage? LIsten as Deanna Moffitt explains how liberation, peace, and strength can be yours by challenging your life "stories." https://deannamoffitt.com
I Get To Be Me! The Freedom of Inclusion
January 28, 2024 22:38 - 36 minutes - 28.1 MBDo you view your diagnoses as disabilities? Learn how to experience your unique qualities as assets designed to help you thrive! Katherine McCord discusses how neurodiversities should be not only accepted but embraced! https://kmccordspeaking.com https://jointheneuroverse.org
From Drug Dealer to "Good" Man: The Transformation
January 14, 2024 22:07 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBNico Lagan shares his transformational journey from being an addict and drug dealer to living a life of faith while being a fearless champion of strong men. He addresses toxic masculinity and what traits make a "good" man and why. https://nicolagan.com
From the Edge of Suicide to the Grace of Grief
December 31, 2023 23:40 - 37 minutes - 32.2 MBAre you frustrated by trying to live your life as defined by others? Have you ever been pushed to the point of suicide or felt totally adrift in the pain of grief? Listen to Portia Booker's story of navigating a toxic work environment followed by her mother's death and how she found grace in her grief. https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1665929514723s https://www.instagram.com/portiathegriefgrantor/ https://www.facebook.com/pbookali https://www.linkedin.com/in/portiabooker/
Say "No" Like It's Your Job!
December 10, 2023 22:06 - 35 minutes - 26.3 MBDo you struggle with people-pleasing? Is it hard for you to say "No?" Listen to Jennifer Schwytzer's story of using boundaries to reduce stress, honor her own opinions, and extend kindness to herself. https://kindfulnesscoaching.com
Vision Boards, Comedy, and Motivational Firewood
November 26, 2023 20:54 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBDo you feel stuck, discouraged, or hopeless? Listen to Steve Gamlin's experience of losing his job, relationship, home, and financial stability. Find out why his phoenix rides a pogo stick and how he found inspiration and motivation to rise from the ashes. https://www.SteveGamlin.com
Transforming Trauma: Interview with Marshall Zweig
November 12, 2023 21:51 - 39 minutes - 34.2 MBHave you experienced trauma and feel there is no way out? Listen as Marshall Zweig, a survivor of sexual, emotional, and psychological traumas, speaks about his transformational journey through manipulation and gaslighting to forgiveness and love. https://marshallzweig.com
Journey In My Body: Interview with Rachel Lavin, author of "The Doughnut Diaries"
October 29, 2023 17:54 - 35 minutes - 28 MBDo you simultaneously love and hate your body? Have you lost the directions to the Land of Body Positivity? Listen as Rachel Lavin talks about her 3 Pillars of Fitness: Nourishment, Movement, and Rest. https://rachellavinwellness.com https://a.co/d/81OfR6t
Change Is Possible! Dai Manuel and the Five F's
October 15, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 31 MBDai Manuel shares his journey from obesity and alcohol use struggles to finding resiliency and transformation with his five F's: Fitness, Faith, Family, Finances, and Fun. https://www.facebook.com/CoachDaiManuel/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/daimanuel/ https://www.instagram.com/daimanuel/
Listening To Your Body's "Voice": Interview with Falyn Morningstar
October 01, 2023 15:41 - 35 minutes - 47.3 MBFalyn Morningstar connects the dots between sexual trauma, emotional shut-down, insomnia, fatigue, hair loss, and more! Learn how to shift from disconnection and self-loathing to power and vitality. https://calendly.com/power-fal/30min [email protected]
Journey To Success: Eradicating Stress with Lori Saitz
September 17, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 31.5 MBAre you frustrated with your life and wish you could be more successful? Listen as Lori Saitz describes rising above stress, practicing gratitude, and centering via meditation can elevate your vibration frequency and magnetize success! https://zenrabbit.com
Teaching Outside the Box: Lois Letchford's Identity Salvation
September 05, 2023 14:52 - 37 minutes - 30.7 MBWere you ever labeled "stupid" or "slow?" Do you know someone who struggled to keep up in school and was subsequently ostracized and called demeaning names? Listen to Lois Letchford's champion journey of helping her son transform from "the worst child ever" to achieving a doctorate! https://loisletchford.com
From Fragile to Fierce: Rebecca Whitman's 7 Pillars of Abundance
August 20, 2023 23:20 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MBDo you feel beaten down, hopeless, or lost? Rebecca Whitman shares her 7 Pillars of Abundance which may help you shift your mindset, make stronger choices, and step into your own power! https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com https://linktr.ee/rebeccawhitman
Blair Abee: How Meditation Saved His Sanity
August 07, 2023 18:05 - 34 minutes - 23.2 MBBlair was fired from a 25-year job after whistleblowing against an abusive situation. After losing his job, income, and identity in one fell swoop, he relied on yoga and meditation to restore his peace, strength, and hope. https://hicmeditation.com
From Toxic Family to Triumph: Interview With Susan Gold
July 24, 2023 00:15 - 38 minutes - 33.2 MBSusan's journey begins with a toxic family environment and traverses through alcohol abuse, depression, suicidal ideation, and codependency before culminating in her resilient triumph of finally standing in her own victory and value. https://susangold.us
Superhuman - Adam Lucero's Rise From the Ashes
July 09, 2023 18:13 - 38 minutes - 32.3 MBAfter Adam Lucero was brutally stabbed in a movie theatre he was reduced to the cognitive level of a four year-old. This is his story of a resilient rise from the ashes and refusal to become a victim. https://superhumanceo.com
From Suicide Plans to 20 Years as Tony Robbins' Firewalk Captain: Dave Albin's Amazing Journey
July 02, 2023 23:52 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHave you ever thought you weren't going to make it, that you didn't have it in you anymore? Have you been beaten down by life and your own choices? Listen to Dave Albin's honest, transparent, and genuine account of how he went from planning his own death to going on a Tony Robbins' firewalk then being promoted to Firewalk Captain and helping others face their fears for 20 years. https://firewalkadventures.com
Walking Away From Big Law Success: Danielle Sunberg's Journey of Transformation
June 19, 2023 00:26 - 43 minutes - 37.7 MBAre you burnt out at your job? Do you feel like something is missing or you lack the passion of your co-workers? Do you wonder if there is something else out there for you? Danielle Sunberg walked away from a successful law practice to embark on a journey of self-discovery and realignment of her life goals. https://daniellesunberg.com Atlas of Being by Danielle Sunberg The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Food, Love, Hate, and Your Body: Interview With Shelley Loving
June 12, 2023 00:09 - 28 minutes - 22.4 MBHave you ever punished yourself with food? Do you see food as your enemy, life preserver, or buffer against pain? Do diet plans seem too complicated? Shelley Loving helps clear the fog and encourages us to develop a positive relationship with food and our bodies. @shelleyloving https://shelleycanhelp.com
Troy Hadeed: A Yoga Expert's View on Christ, Religion, and Divine Connection
May 28, 2023 23:57 - 46 minutes - 40.5 MBHave you struggled with different views on Christ, religion, and spirituality? Do you hold some resentment for "church hurt" or wonder why you've struggled with forgiveness? In this episode Troy Hadeed shares his wonderful insights including his poignant question re dysfunctional relationships: WHAT is being loved? https://www.troyhadeed.com
From Child Abuse, Drug Trafficking, and Decades In Prison to Being On Fire For Christ: Interview With Steven Snook (Part 2 of 2)
May 15, 2023 00:07 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBSteven was the second child born to a 15 yr-old mother who put her children on the side of the road and called the police to take them. Thus began a spiral of child abuse, drug abuse, drug trafficking, and decades in prison before Steven gave his life to Christ and turned everything around. This is part two of his amazing story! JesusSpeaksLLC.com
From Child Abuse, Drug Trafficking, and Decades in Prison to Being On Fire For Christ: Interview with Steven Snook (Part One of Two)
April 30, 2023 23:46 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MBSteven Snook was the second child born to a 15 yr-old mother who put her children on the side of the road and called the police. This started a spiral into child abuse, drug trafficking and spending decades in prison before Steven gave his life to Christ and put it all on the line. This episode is part one of two. JesusSpeaksLLC.com
Journey From Addict to Award-Winning Author: Interview with Melanie Yates
April 16, 2023 17:13 - 40 minutes - 36.3 MBListen as Melanie describes her journey from addiction and codependency to becoming a life coach and award-winning author! https://happyjoyousandfree.org/
Surviving HIV, an Abusive Marriage, and Fostering a Teenage Daughter: Interview with Martina Clark
April 02, 2023 20:57 - 39 minutes - 34.4 MBMartina was diagnosed at age 28 (3 decades ago) with HIV and told she had 5 years to live. This is her story of navigating the stigmata of HIV and the isolation of being a female with HIV. Her memoir, "An Unexpected Life" follows her journey of being marginalized, ignored, and then emotionally abused by a mentally ill husband while trying to foster a teenage daughter. www.martina-clark.com
Queer Rights, Mental Disability, and Suicidal Ideation: Zane Landin's Journey of Advocacy
March 19, 2023 18:37 - 44 minutes - 39.2 MBHave you ever felt that you don't "fit in?" Do others criticize and judge you? Are you struggling with thoughts of suicide? This episode may help! https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187
Overcoming Two Back Surgeries: Interview with Brad Williams, Personal Trainer and Gym Owner
March 13, 2023 00:01 - 30 minutes - 29.8 MBHave you had surgery and feel as if you'll never be the same? Are you over 40 and fighting to stay in shape? Check out this episode! https://www.over40fitnesshacks.com
Thriving After Loss: Kim Sorrelle's Story of the Transformational Power of Love
February 27, 2023 00:22 - 43 minutes - 38.9 MBIf you've lost someone close to you and can't imagine moving forward then this episode is for you! If you have perhaps become confused or jaded about love and wonder if it's even real then this episode is for you! https://www.kimsorrelle.com https://www.facebook.com/Kim-Sorrelle-392015434145527 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-langlois-sorrelle-11079523/ https://www.instagram.com/kimsorrelle/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa097sxQXqa9Oafbay9FCiw https://www.amazon.com/L...
Coaching the Parents Coaches the Child: Interview with Austin Wheeler
February 12, 2023 22:17 - 45 minutes - 32 MBCoach Austin Wheeler takes us behind the scenes of youth coaching and how reaching out to the parent can be key to helping the child reach his/her potential.
Healing Beyond All Expectations: Interview with Danielle Matthews
January 30, 2023 00:24 - 36 minutes - 30.2 MBAfter being hit head-on by a drunk driver and sustaining a traumatic brain injury, Danielle was amazingly able to recover and heal far beyond her doctors' predictions. Listen to her story! BrainBodySelf.com/ebook danielle.teamasea.com InstaGram: _daniellematthews_ [email protected]
God's Voice In Your Life: Interview with Margaret Agard
January 15, 2023 22:45 - 38 minutes - 28.9 MBDo you ever feel lost as if your life has little meaning or direction? Have you wondered if it's possible to be more connected with the presence of God? This episode may help! https://inhisfootsteps.com
Dare to Live Your Dream: Interview with Debby Kruszewski
January 01, 2023 22:24 - 45 minutes - 37.2 MBAre you burned out at work or feel you made a wrong turn and ended up in a job you hate? Have you lost hope of ever being excited to go to work? Check out this episode and Debby's wonderful words of wisdom and experience! Soul Meets Body by Debby Kruszewski Precious and Fragile Things by Debby Kruszewski Live to Tell by Debby Kruszewski https://debbykrusz.com
Surviving Toxic Relationships: Interview with Shannon Petrovich
December 18, 2022 22:07 - 45 minutes - 40.6 MBAre you struggling with a toxic relationship? Do you feel as if you're in an inescapable loop of pathology? Check out this episode! Out of the FOG into the CLEAR, Journaling to Help You Heal from Toxic Relationships by Shannon Petrovich Therapist Talks (YouTube channel) https://therapisttalks.com
Faith, Fear, or Frustration?
December 12, 2022 01:10 - 18 minutes - 16.3 MBAre you tired of being stuck in fear but don't know what to do or how to do it? This episode examines the Apostle Peter and how he was able to walk on water.
Leveling Up One Hack At A Time: Interview with Joel Evan
December 05, 2022 00:40 - 41 minutes - 37.2 MBDo you feel stuck at your weight, in your job, or with your lot in life? Are you worn out from trying to change and failing? Check out this interview with Joel Evan!
"They Called me 'Monster' and 'Freak': Dorsey Ross's Journey of Faith and Resiliency
November 20, 2022 23:39 - 31 minutes - 24.8 MBDorsey Ross tells his story of being born with Apert's Syndrome, struggling with bullying, trying to fit in, and ultimately following God's plan for his life. www.dorseyrossministries.com Overcomer by Dorsey Ross
Transformation and Spiritual Alignment: Interview with Harmony Kwiker
November 07, 2022 01:32 - 41 minutes - 33.1 MBDo you mentally berate yourself? Does your body feel burdened by anxiety and fear? Would you like to emerge anew? This episode may help! https://thespirituallyaligned.com Reveal: Embody the True Self Beyond Trauma and Conditioning by Harmony Kwiker
Journey from Trauma to Value: Interview with Danielle Bernock
October 23, 2022 19:17 - 40 minutes - 33.8 MBDo you feel as if you have no value and never will? Do you wonder why you are on this planet at all? Listen to and be encouraged by Danielle's story! Emerging with Wings: A True Story of Lies, Pain, and the LOVE that Heals Danielle Bernock Because You Matter: How To Take Ownership of Your Life So You Can Really Live Danielle Bernock https://www.daniellebernock.com https://victorioussouls.com
Ladies: Shoot Your Shot!
October 16, 2022 17:38 - 25 minutes - 21.4 MBWhy do women tend to resist "shooting their shot?" In this generation of female empowerment, why arent' more ladies putting it out there and going after what they want? This episode examines why and how to change that dynamic.
Agape Garcia and Post Traumatic Growth: Triumph Over Domestic Violence
October 09, 2022 21:34 - 56 minutes - 47.8 MBHave you or someone you know been victimized by domestic violence? Are you scared and feel alone? Check out this episode! https://beyourincredibleself.com
The Struggle Is Real: Leveling Up
October 02, 2022 18:08 - 27 minutes - 22.8 MBAre you trying to accomplish more, rise higher, or expand your horizons and wonder if you have what it takes to cross the finish line? Are you worn out and about to give up? This episode may help!
A Journey Through Bipolar Disorder: An Interview with Susan Johnson
September 25, 2022 22:51 - 43 minutes - 36.4 MBHave you ever struggled with significant mood swings that cause problems in your relationships or jobs or are you in a relationship with someone who sometimes seems like three people in one? This episode may help! https://www.sjohnsonauthor.com/
Sara Webb: Her Triumphant Journey Through Rape, Addiction, and Coming Out As Gay
September 11, 2022 23:10 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBDo you have traumas you don't want to face? Are you reaching for alcohol, sex, or work to numb the pain? This episode may help! https://www.amazon.com/Look-Lush-Sara-Maya-Webb-ebook/dp/B0BF4N99NZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19UKN42RKQD70&keywords=look+lush+by+sara+webb&qid=1663256266&sprefix=%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-1 https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/845177-look-lush https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/look-lush-sara-maya-webb/1142196553 https://SaraWebbSays.com Instagram @SaraWe...
Victory Over Quadruple Amputation: Interview with Wendy Wallace
August 28, 2022 23:13 - 38 minutes - 33.7 MBHave you ever thought you couldn't go on? Did you feel so overwhelmed you saw no way out? Listen to this episode and how Wendy persevered after having both hands and feet amputated. https://oneexceptionallife.com
Our Body's Trauma Experience: Amanda Love's Journey
August 14, 2022 20:37 - 33 minutes - 28.8 MBHave you experienced events that scared you or caused you to feel helpless? Did long-term insecurity, sensitivity, or physical ailments follow? This episode may help! Amanda Love's podcast (and fb page) "Physical Emotional Health Secrets"
From Rock Bottom to Mountain Top: Interview with Kevin Palmieri
July 31, 2022 22:49 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBDo you feel discontent, hopeless, or stuck? Does it seem like everyone else is moving on but you? Check out this episode and Kevin Palmieri's practical steps to breaking through and leveling up. https://nextleveluniversity.com