> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Jan Winhall, a seasoned trauma and addiction psychotherapist and author of the book 'Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model'.Jan had a remarkable start to her career. In her early twenties, she found herself leading group sessions for incest survivors. Over time, she learned the power of the Felt Sense and then how to integrate this with the Polyvagal...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   I am delighted to welcome Peter Levine back on the show. Peter is a world-renowned trauma recovery expert and the creator of the Somatic Experiencing method. While discussing his latest book, An Autobiography Of Trauma, Peter bravely delves into the painful childhood experiences and the early steps that led him to develop his somatic approach. We discuss: Taking our dreams seriously The role of...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Lou Lebentz, trauma specialist, mental health campaigner, author, speaker, and therapist. With over 25 years of working in the mental health arena and a deeply personal understanding of the impact of trauma, Lou has developed The Voyage Academy, a theoretical model used for helping others navigate their healing journeys. Her approach is trauma-informed, emphasizing the importance of...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Michael OBrien, a speaker, author, business coach, and the creator of the Pause, Breathe, Reflect movement. Whilst enjoying his life leading marketing for a $700m brand, in July 2011, whilst out riding his bike, Michael was slammed through the windshield of a speeding Ford Explorer. The devastating impact broke bones and damaged nerves throughout his body. Experiencing depression as...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Pete Kusiak, a proponent of The Fun First Strategy, author of Drop The F-Bomb In Your Business, and advocate for ringing fun and youthful concepts into learning and workplaces Pete's approach proposes that the cornerstone of a genuinely successful office environment is what most current CEOs view as unimportant or distracting: fun. He argues that incorporating fun into day-to-day...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with advisor, bestselling author and TEDx speaker Tony Martignetti about his new book, Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward. Originally an artist with dreams in the creative realm, external influences pushed Tony into finance. Achieving early success, he faced burnout and lost touch with his identity. A significant boardroom moment prompted him to...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Dr. Arielle Schwartz, PhD, a seasoned clinical psychologist, EMDR Therapy consultant and author recognized for her expertise in resilience-informed therapy and post-traumatic growth. Drawing from her personal experience of overcoming trauma, Dr. Schwartz emphasizes the significance of addressing the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of one's being in order to achieve profound...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with author David Heinemeier Hansson, a man with a seemingly unending list of achievements. He's the creator of the famed Ruby on Rails programming development framework, multiple best-selling author, business owner, and Le Mans-winning racing driver. David shares his story of his early days building businesses in high-school before finding co-founder of Basecamp Jason Friend and...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with author Florence Williams, author of 'The Nature Fix' and winner of the 2023 PEN/E.O. Wilson Award for Literary Science Writing for her book 'Heartbreak'. Florence shares insights on the hidden connections between human health and the environment, drawing from her experience as a science and environmental journalist. The conversation highlights the transformative potential of spending...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Maureen K. McCarthy and Zelle Nelson, Co-Founders and Co-Directors of the Center for Collaborative Awareness. Maureen's life is a wild story. Doctors told her she would die young of a rare, genetic lung disease with no cure in sight. She couldn't change her body, so she decided to change her mind. Knowing that she might die at any time, with her partner Zelle, they had to figure out...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Licia Sky, a highly regarded trauma educator and Co-Founder with Bessel van der Kolk of the Trauma Research Foundation. In the midst of experiencing severe domestic abuse, at age twelve, Licia attempted suicide, resulting in a near-death experience. From this out-of-body moment, she received a clear message that she had an important purpose in life.   It led her on an extraordinary...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Doug Fleener, a business advisor, coach, author, and keynote speaker, also known as The Daily Performance Expert.As hero's journey arcs go, Doug takes some beating, from a former addict bankrupting his family business to a successful businessman and coach.Doug has brilliantly developed the recovery mantras of 'Keep it in The Day' and 'Keep It Simple Stupid' into a philosophy for life...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Tian Dayton, PhD, a psychologist, prolific author with over fifteen published books and developer of the Relationship Trauma Repair programme. This brilliant conversation explores the themes of resilience, emotional healing, therapy, and personal growth while emphasising the significance of finding outlets for emotions, connecting with others, and being heard and understood. Tian...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Ryan A Bush, a philosopher, author and co-founder of Designing The Mind.With a design background, Ryan uses the metaphor of individuals having their own psychological software that they can design for a more fulfilling life. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing virtues and understanding our strengths to unlock our true potential while challenging the conventional notion of the...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with T. Mark Meyer, author of 'The Art of Being Authentic', and advocate for authenticity in our lives and cultures. Mark's story is a dramatic example of following your purpose. Mark walked away from riches and status as the CEO of a successful start-up to follow a calling to lead a more intentional life. His transformative epiphany became the catalyst for his ambitious mission: to...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Glenn Akramoff, team building consultant and the author of The Human Centered Team. Glenn led an extraordinary public career, starting as a maintenance worker and rising to City Manager. Experiencing the tragic loss of two work colleagues during his climb to the top led him to re-appraise what it means to be a leader. We talk: Showing love in leadership Gaining trust and permission to...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week I speak with Damon Lembi, a working CEO, leadership expert and author of "The Learn-It-All Leader." Lembi explores the mindset and traits that distinguish exceptional leaders in our rapidly changing world.  Drawing from extensive research and real-world examples, he explores the concept of continuous learning as a cornerstone of effective leadership. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability,...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Eileen Day McKusick, a trailblazing researcher in the realm of electric health and author of Electric Body, Electric Health. Eileen unveils the fascinating connection between sound, frequency, and the human body in this extraordinary conversation. We explore the enigma of our energetic bodies and probe a potent approach to wellness based on a very different understanding of physics. Plus,...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   Join me this week as I chat with world-renowned art therapist and author, Cathy Malchiodi, about the transformative power of art therapy. Art therapy can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood and emotional regulation, boost self-confidence and self-esteem, enhance problem-solving and communication skills, and even alleviate symptoms of trauma and PTSD.We can also use the principles in day-to-day coaching...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Josefine Campbell - executive coach, ju-jitsu champion, and author of 'Power Barometer.' Discover how Josefine's insights on managing personal energy levels can lead to business success using a unique tool called the power barometer.In our conversation, we delved into the importance of taking responsibility for your energy levels and their direct impact on team...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   Prepare for an inspiring conversation with Rijon Erickson, a world-renowned consultant, author and trailblazer in Open Space Technology (OST). If you aren't familiar, OST is a cutting-edge meeting facilitation process that flips traditional agendas on their head. With its unique approach, participants take the reins of their discussions by creating their own agenda and forming self-organised working...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Deb Dana, a renowned clinician, author and pioneer in elucidating and applying Polyvagal Theory. Polyvagal Theory is a breakthrough in understanding how our nervous system works. It explains how our subconscious detection of danger cues trips us into one of three dominant states: calm, connected, curious - ventral vagas; fight or flight - sympathetic; and shutdown - dorsal...