Neff Inspiration

476 Leslie Draffin: Microdosing Magic Mushrooms for Mental Health & Sobriety

Leslie Draffin is an certified psychedelic guide, Integrative Somatic Coach, meditation teacher, feminine embodiment mentor, and podcast host who is passionate about helping people embrace their bodies, cycles, sex and psychedelics. She supports conscious souls who want to heal themselves through intentional microdosing, pleasure, womb reconnection & somatic embodiment practices. In 2022, Leslie left her 15-year career as a TV news anchor after struggling with anxiety, depression & PTSD. She credits microdosing with helping heal her mental health struggles and allowing her to finally get sober. She believes sacred Earth medicine has the power to bring us home to ourselves, awaken our authenticity and heal the trauma locked within our subconscious. Mental Health and Sobriety are the challenges we as addicts face throughout our lives and microdosing may be an addition to our skillsets. 

3 Top Tips 
- what is microdosing & what are the benefits
- how microdosing psilocybin helps bring us more mindfulness & can help alleviate mental health struggles
- why women & people with periods might benefit more than anyone else from microdosing magic mushrooms

Social Media 
Instagram & Facebook: @LeslieDraffin
Website: https://www.lesliedraffin.com/
Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

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475 Pamela Wagner: Thriving After Trauma: Your Dream Life Awaits

There's little that Pamela hasn't done yet at the age of 31. Just to mention a few accomplishments: She's been to 100 countries, bootstrapped and built a 6-figure agency with no entrepreneurial background, worked at Google, been featured multiple times in Forbes, got a Master's degree from Harvard Extension School, and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Pamela heads Ajala Digital, a global marketing agency focused on adding value to competitive businesses with Google and Meta advertising. Before founding the company in early 2016, she worked at Google and in several other industries. Ajala Digital is a Google Partner, and she has helped 3,000+ companies grow with custom paid ads strategies. Pamela runs her company remotely with a worldwide team.
Since 2018, she has taught Paid Ads and Digital Marketing at the Vienna University of Economics and Business for Bachelor's and Master's students. Since 2020, she also has taught Paid Ads and Brand Strategy courses at Hult International Business School in London, Boston, and Dubai.
In 2018, she was honored as one of only two recipients of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Award for her mentoring engagement of entrepreneurs in Ghana and Nigeria. In 2017, Pamela was honored as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 list makers for Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
 Her insights have been featured in media outlets such as ABC News, Forbes, Yahoo, Mashable, MSNBC, the Washington Times, Google Startup Grind, and many more.
Though she grew up in Austria as a monolingual, Pamela speaks English, Spanish, and Russian fluently, studied Mandarin in Austria and China, and dabbles in various other languages at her leisure. She considers herself a lifelong learner and has 3 university degrees. 
Life is an amazing journey where your dreams life awaits once you have began thriving after trauma. 

3 Top Tips
- Whatever challenge you're experiencing, you have everything you need within you to overcome and solve it.
- Your mind is primed to make you fearful and anxious, but it can be reprogrammed, so you experience more calm & happiness at any time.
- 99% of fears are completely irrelevant and will never materialize. But, your brain will never not be afraid. However, you can also dictate what and how your brain thinks - with the right strategies (that don't cost anything).

Social Media 
https://www.hustlelesslivemore.com
https://bit.ly/hllmcommunity
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-wagner/
https://www.instagram.com/pamelawagnerofficial/

474 Carolyn Sophia Skowron: How to live as the most resilient authentic raw version of you!

My name is Carolyn Sophia Skowron. I am someone who has always felt like an outsider. From a young age I struggled making friends, fitting in and being my true authentic self. I grew up feeling like I never fit in and never was good enough. I spent most of my life internalizing every situation. I always thought people didn’t like me. What I failed to realize was that part of why I internalize so much is because I have something called Nonverbal Learning Disability or NVLD. I was diagnosed with this in my sophomore year of high school and started to get answers, but I still struggled with depression and anxiety.

All of the things I have lived through and conquered have built me into who I am today. For the longest time, my building blocks were depression, anxiety, self doubt, and self hatred.  After fully buying into therapy and mindfulness my building blocks are now filled with resilience, strength, adaptability, and positivity. Everyone has their own building blocks as to what makes them themselves. Being self aware and knowing your building blocks is crucial when trying to build a happy and healthy life.

I love to help other people feel less alone and give inspiration to others that hope is real and that you can overcome mental health struggles and get through anything. I published my first book 'unbreakable' in 2021 because I am so passionate about helping others feel less alone and I want to help end the stigma around mental health. I have struggled a lot with depression and anxiety in my own life that I want others to know they are not alone and that with the right healthy coping mechanisms they can get through anything. I also am a public speaker because I believe my mission in life is to use my voice to give the voiceless hope.

3 Top Tips 

Healthy coping mechanisms, Resilience, Helping end the stigma 

Social Media 

Website: https://www.carolynsophia.com/

Instagram: @carolyn.skowron

TikTok: carolyn.sophia

Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093R5X4BW/ref=nodl

 

473 Lillian Easterley-Smith: You Can't Heal Addiction Without Healing Your Trauma

Lillian Easterly-Smith’s journey is one of unexpected impact. Birthed from her own recovery from alcohol use and multiple addictions, her passion for helping others find true healing has become her life’s purpose. Lillian’s journey found her at the helm of two major non-profit organizations. She has authored multiple recovery curriculums and co-authored several other books along with a fairly recent book with her husband and ministry partner, Mike Smith. She has achieved international acclaim in the world of pastoral care and counseling; and remains an in-demand keynote speaker.

3 Top Tips 
Making Peace with the Past
Healing from Trauma
Mind Renewal to Create Change 

Social Media 
@arukahranch - Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090900273383
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550273405028 

Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Healing
Forgiveness
Healing
Addiction
Recovery
Trauma
Relapse

472 Richard Craft: A Transformative Story of Identity Crisis, Job Loss and Recovery

In this deeply profound episode, Richard Kraft, a devoted healthcare professional, bravely shares his harrowing journey from identity crisis, triggered by job loss during the COVID pandemic, to redemption and self-awareness. Richard talks about his roles in the healthcare industry, his inherent desire to help others, and how all these formed an integral part of his sense of self. But the sudden job loss forced him to reevaluate his tied up identity, leading him to a path of self-discovery and rebuilding.

An authentic and vulnerable discussion divulges Richard's struggle with negative emotions and alcohol dependence, further complicating his life post-job loss. Despite initial frustrations, he finds wisdom - every door closed points to new opportunities waiting to be seized. This realization allows him to develop a fresh perspective and a new approach to separate his identity from his profession.

This powerful episode also zeroes in on Richard's personal battle against addiction. The speaker gives an in-depth view into the blurry whirlwind of dependency on kratom and alcohol, both acting as pacifiers for withdrawal symptoms. He further delves into the journey of acceptance and the importance of voicing out one's experiences, acknowledging their past wrongdoings and striving to make amends.

The conversation doesn't shy away from the impacts of addiction on parenting, relationships, and personal introspection, ensuring listeners get an elaborate perspective on the dilemmas of addiction and recovery. Emphasizing the importance of effective communication and setting clear expectations, Richard's narrative aims to strengthen relationships and mutual understanding during the path to recovery.

Finally, Richard shares a range of tools and mechanisms that aided in his recovery process, from listening to podcasts and journaling to physical activities and seeking professional guidance. Highlighting the value of understanding self-needs, witnessing personal growth, and the need for patience and self-compassion during this process, this episode draws to a close with an important and inspiring note.

This episode is a compelling testament to human resilience and the transformative power of taking accountability and is a must-listen for anyone on a journey of self-improvement and personal growth.

471 Mariam Elhouli: Finding your true self after suffering from adversity and depression

Mariam Elhouli is an Australian entreprenuer , award winning author, international speaker, business mentor and film director. A mother of 5 who had her first child at 16 to many failed businesses in life to witnessing 3 wars by chance. Mariam's journey of battling depression while re building her life and finding herself is a spectacular story of hope and dreams .
She proves that finding your true self is not just possible but highly likely with the right mindset and determination. 

3 Top Tips 
1. It's never to late to re write your life you are the author of your own book.
2. Seek professional help for your mental health , we all need it at some stage.
3. Just because everything seems perfect on the outside doesn't mean a person is not struggling internally so don't judge

Social Media
www.mariamelhouli.com
Instagram :
https://www.instagram.com/mariam.elhouli?igsh=bjE5eHJsenQ2OHR2
#changingtheworldonebookatatime
#mental health matters
#mariamelhouli

470 Michelle Reittinger: Healing and Recovery from Bipolar Disorder

Having been diagnosed with bipolar in 1998, Michelle Reittinger spent the next 12 years on a roller coaster of manic and depressive episodes with therapists, doctors, psychotropic meds, hospitalizations, and suicide attempts. She was at her wit's end and felt humiliated, hopeless and lost. In particular, she was devastated by the toll it took on her family-her husband and small children.
Finally, she and her psychiatrist found a solution that became a turning point in her story. She began the process of developing an integrated method for understanding this devastating disorder and successfully treating it.
Michelle advocates for a radical shift in the treatment of bipolar to facilitate healing and recovery. She is all about accepting responsibility for yourself and overcoming the victimhood mentality that so often accompanies bipolar disorder. She teaches an integrated, research-based treatment model that addresses the underlying causes of bipolar symptoms and allows people to heal.

3 Top Tips
Our current treatment model for treating bipolar (and mental illness in general) is a disease-centered model and is keeping people sick.
Bipolar disorder does not need to be a life-sentence. It is possible to heal if you identify the cause of your symptoms and apply a research-based, integrated treatment plan.
You can choose to manage and cope with your bipolar symptoms, or you can choose to recover and heal. The choice is yours; you don't have to be a victim for the rest of your life.

Social Media 
website: www.myupsideofbipolar.com
Instagram: @myupsideofdown.com
X: @UpsideofBipolar
Facebook: My Upside of Down

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469 Shannon Sauer-Zavala: Nudge your personality for personal and professional success

Dr. Sauer-Zavala is Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with people struggling with anxiety and depression. She is also an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Kentucky (UK) where she develops new treatments for common mental health conditions and tests them in rigorous clinical trials. Dr. Sauer-Zavala is the lead developer of a short-term intervention personality difficulties to address common mental health problems – COMPASS (a loose acronym for cognitive behavioral modules for personality symptoms). Dr. Sauer-Zavala is also the Founder and Director of Compass Mental Health Training & Consulting, through which she has been invited all over the country and the world (Ireland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, South Africa, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Canada) to train therapists in her potent, parsimonious interventions.
Dr. Sauer-Zavala received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from UK in 2011; she completed her predoctoral residency at Duke University Medical Center and her postdoctoral fellowship at Boston University. Dr. Sauer-Zavala is well-regarded in her field. She has co-authored over 120 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and an academic book on personality. Her research has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Canadian Institute of Health Research, and the Templeton Foundation. Her work is internationally respected – in 2023 alone, Dr. Sauer-Zavala was invited to give keynote talks at mental health conferences in Sydney, Australia and Cambridge, UK. She also has also worked closely with the Canadian government to develop a mental health prevention program from cadets training to become Royal Canadian Mounted Police (i.e., “Mounties”) officers.

3 Top Tips
How to make small changes to your behaviors and thoughts that, when maintained over time, lead to the lasting personality changes that improve mental health and make it easier to more toward relationship and career goals

Social Media
https://www.personality-compass.com/
instagram: @self.made.personality
twitter: @sauerzavala

468 Kim Korte: An Insightful Journey of Self-Awareness with Kim Cote

Embark on an enlightening journey of self-discovery in this episode of 'Neff Inspiration' with our amazing guest, Kim Korte. Unlocking the mysteries of our brain and emotions, Kim guides us through an enriching discussion aimed at a better understanding of ourselves and our feelings.

From her personal experiences with trauma, sorrow, and eventual growth, Kim unfolds the profound idea of our brain as a predictive powerhouse, constantly molding the foundation of our experiences. Tune in and unearth the critical elements of emotional awareness, the art of introspection, and the power of interoception.

Not just sharing her experiences, Kim empowers us with practical techniques to question and understand our emotional responses better. Discover the untapped power of free flow writing as a medium for emotional exploration and the often-overlooked connection between our sensory inputs and emotions.

Witness an enlightening discussion on the importance of acknowledging and embracing our emotions, helping us pave a path towards improved emotional intelligence. Dive deep into a captivating conversation on the fine art of mastering interoception and taste life at its fullest.

Set yourself on a fulfilling journey towards self-understanding, with our enthralling episode filled with invaluable insights and nuggets of wisdom from Kim Korte.

 

 

467 Gabrielle Bovard: How To Cope Without Access To Mental Healthcare

Gabrielle Bovard is a storyteller, advocate for authenticity, and the author of the upcoming memoir, "Waiting Room." She’s also the founder of the nationally recognized movement, Random Note Project, which she started when she was just 14 years old.

After a major diagnosis and an unexpected breakup, Gabrielle needed mental health care. Instead of being met with compassion and urgency, she was told that the next available mental health professional was eight hours away and their next opening was in five months. She couldn’t wait that long, so she packed up her car and traveled around the United States asking strangers one question: “How do you cope without access to care?”

With her unique blend of vulnerability and wisdom, Gabrielle empowers audiences to embrace authenticity, foster meaningful connections, and begin to heal.

3 Top Tips 

Connect with your authentic self and begin healing, discover the transformative power of vulnerability, gather insights on fostering a sense of belonging 

Social Media 

www.gabriellebovard.com, www.waitingroomcommunity.com, www.instagram.com/gabriellebovard_author, https://www.threads.net/@gabriellebovard_author, www.randomnoteproject.com, www.instagram.com/randomnoteproject

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