Hilary Russo, is The HIListically Speaking® Health Coach. She is one of the first 150 Certified Havening Techniques Practitioners in the United States of only 700 worldwide that uses this neuroscience-based approach to rapidly change your thoughts, moods, and behaviors.  Hilary studied directly under the founding doctors of Havening, who have called her a “pioneer” in the field of working with children, as well as purpose-driven C-Suites Metropolitan Opera singers and media professionals. Trauma-informed and educated, Hilary has been nationally recognized as a leader and public figure for her work in holistic health. Her signature HUG it Out™ system is designed to empower you to “be kind to your mind” and create the space for self-love, self-care, and self-empowerment by using neuroscience and holistic approaches to heal from within.  Hilary is also a Certified Integrative Nutrition Holistic Health Coach, Hypnotherapist, and award-winning multimedia health/wellness host/journalist. She hosts a travel health show called "Healthy Communities" for CVSHealth. And has appeared regularly on TV stations across the country including NBC, PBS, and QVC as a health/wellness expert. She is also a college professor of communications at St John’s University in NYC. Tune in to Hilary weekly at the mic hosting the successful podcast HIListically Speaking: engaging conversations of trauma to triumph through health healing and humor.  Connect with Hilary on all social media at @hilaryrusso or on her website at www.hilaryrusso.com      In this episode, we discuss:  What is “Havening?” The question that she always asks everyone. the most palpable and immediate shifts that you see with your clients when you do the work? How do you know if you’re working with someone who’s trauma-informed? How social media has created a space where we’re hearing “narcissism” and “gaslighting”. How to navigate a plateau in your business.  Why you need to understand your character and core values. The most important thing is to realize that you are a gift, and you have purpose and you're here for a reason.