Mommy Heal Thyself

Mommy Heal Thyself

by Dr Michelle Gamble
Self-ImprovementAlternative Health
Season 3

Building Community and Combating Isolation: How Televeda and It Takes a Village Ministry Connect and Support Veterans and Others

Free Resource Link: Go online to live.televeda.com/sign-up enter Referral ID: ITAV2025 Website: http://live.televeda.com/sign-up In this episode, I introduce you to Janice Talas-Denny. Janice is a proud member of the Hopi tribe. She was raised on the Hopi reservation where she learned her traditional and cultural responsibilities. Understanding and speaking the Hopi language fluently has allowed Janice to have a deeper connection with her culture not only when she is participating in traditional ceremonies but in her daily life. As the Tribal Veteran Support Coordinator at Televeda, Janice brings over 25 years of experience in clinical patient care, healthcare administration, and the behavioral health space. From her tenure at the Prescott VA to her work with Native and Indigenous communities at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center and the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community, she has cultivated deep expertise in connecting Indigenous veterans and their families to vital healthcare and community resources. Holding a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management, a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, and a Peer & Recovery Support Specialist Certificate, Janice is dedicated to continuous learning and plays a pivotal role in leading, building, managing, advocating for, and expanding relationships with Indigenous communities across Arizona and surrounding states. Outside of work, she enjoys creating beadwork, fishing, camping, traveling with her family, and reading Today she speaks about: Overview of Televeta and Janice's Involvement (2:12) Televeda's Impact on Indigenous Communities (3:22) Addressing Isolation and Digital Literacy (4:21) Support Groups for Veterans (5:37) Peer-Led Groups and Their Benefits (7:46) Fun Activities and Community Building on Televeda (10:15) Connecting with the Televeda Community (12:57) Identifying Signs of Isolation (15:20) Future Plans and Community Engagement (18:21) Join me for this episode of Mommy Heal Thyself to learn more about beneficial programs available on Televeda.
S3 · E12
Oct 3, 2025
26:03

Protecting Your Children by Knowing Your Rights

In this episode, I introduce you to Michael Ramey. He is President of the Parental Rights Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their minor children. He also serves on the governing board of United Family Advocates and the executive committee of the Coalition to End Hidden Foster Care, two national bi-partisan policy efforts to keep families together. Michael earned his B.A. at Virginia Commonwealth University and his M. Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, both with honors. He is father to five children, whom he and his wife homeschool. Today he speaks about: Advocating for parental rights with a national nonprofit organization leader. (0:10) Parental rights in education, including Supreme Court case. (1:37) Parents' rights in education, including awareness of curriculum content. (7:30) Mental health screenings in schools and parental rights. (9:17) Protecting parental rights and autonomy in medical decision-making for children. (13:44) Join me for this episode of Mommy Heal Thyself to learn more about protecting your children and your parental rights.
S3 · E11
Aug 29, 2025
34:14

Women Who Over-Serve: A Contagion of Inauthenticity

In this episode, I introduce you to Louise Sutherland-Hoyt. Louise is a seasoned therapist, Vietnam veteran, elder-in-training, fire-walker, peak-bagger, and devoted mother, grandmother, wife, and partner. Grounded in decades of clinical work and inspired by the ancient philosophy of the Stoics, Louise lives and teaches this truth: We may not control what has happened, but we are responsible for how we meet it. Her work—through therapy, writing, and community—helps others respond to life’s deepest wounds with integrity, tenderness, and courage. Louise speaks especially to the quiet suffering many women carry, born from a contagion of inauthenticity, a state that continues to plague generations of women, urging them to abandon their inner truth in order to feel connected Rather than rushing to fix, she invites reverence—to abide with pain, listen deeply, and keep company with what cannot be undone. Today she speaks about: Her personal Journey and Vietnam Service (2:24) The Concept of Healing and Soul Tending (5:01) Over Serving and Inauthenticity (7:20) Misconceptions in Healing and Coping Strategies (11:26) The Importance of Authenticity and Vulnerability (17:51) Enabling and Co-Dependency (20:50) Historical Trauma and Numbing Reality (24:48) Walking as a Therapeutic Practice (26:43) Join me for this episode of Mommy Heal Thyself to learn more about healing soul injuries.
S3 · E10
Jun 25, 2025
28:40

Soul Injury: Helping People Heal The Relationship They Have With Themselves

Free Resource Link: courses.opuspeace.org, https://opuspeace.org/product/new-release-soul-injury-healing-the-relationship-you-have-with-yourself/ Website: www.opuspeace.org In this episode, I introduce you to Deborah Grassman. Deborah is the author of three books: Peace at Last, The Hero Within, and Soul Injury, a contributing author for four textbooks, and has 25 published articles. There are four documentary films and a TED talk that feature her work. However, none of these achievements have taught her as much as the 10,000 dying veterans she took care of as a VA hospice Nurse Practitioner for 30 years: “If anyone wants to learn how to achieve inner peace, ask a veteran who has successfully struggled to find it for the rest of their lives after they returned from war.” The lessons she learned culminated into a concept known as “Soul Injury,” a wound that separates a person from their own sense of self. Deborah now provides presentations and workshops that can help anyone recover their loss of self-worth by healing the relationship that they have with themselves. Today she speaks about: Healing soul injuries. (0:01) Recognizing and healing inner wounds (soul injury) for personal peace and a hurting world. (4:58) Soul injuries and their impact on mental health. (12:05) Society's fear of emotional pain and how it affects individuals. (19:24) Emotional pain, healing, and integrating feelings. (22:15) Integrating marginalized populations' unconscious feelings for healing. (25:36) Healing from soul injuries and accessing resources for self-awareness and growth. (29:48) Join me for this episode of Mommy Heal Thyself to learn more about healing soul injuries.
S3 · E8
Jun 25, 2025
33:58

The Pathway to Zero: Smart Tax Strategies for Health-Conscious Entrepreneurs: Optimize Your Wealth. Restore Your Wellness

Free Resource Link: The Pathway to Zero Free Training: https://www.taxstrategiesnow.com/signup?fpr=mommy-heal60 www.taxstrategistsofamerica.com In this episode, I introduce you to Carlotta Thompson. When Carlotta was 14, she remembers becoming enthralled with a booklet on preparing taxes. She decided then that she wanted to work for the IRS, so at 14 years old, she began studying tax law with the dream of working for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Shortly after attaining her dream of working for the IRS, Carlotta realized that the IRS isn’t actually in place to help small businesses like she’d thought and it felt like she was working for the wrong side. As an auditor, she saw tons of tax returns with sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars of missed deductions that were detrimental for the client. Carlotta had a bigger dream and mission to directly help business owners pay the least tax legally possible, so what began as a ministry has evolved into Tax Strategists of America! Today she speaks about: Carlotta Thompson's Journey and Mission (0:01) Common Tax Mistakes and Solutions (3:30) Tax Strategies for Different Income Levels (5:56) The Role of ChatGPT in Tax Strategies (15:06) Misconceptions and Common Mistakes (15:27) Handling Large Tax Bills (20:40) Join me for this episode of Mommy Heal Thyself to learn more about smart tax strategies..
S3 · E9
Jun 24, 2025
36:38

Healing Mental Illness: Orthomolecular Approach

Valuable Resource: https://yourhealthisnobigthing.net/ In this episode, I introduce you to Dr. Susan DeLaney Dr DeLaney graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a registered nurse and practiced for 8 years in various clinical settings. She then completed the four-year, full-time residential post-graduate naturopathic medical program at National College of Natural Medicine in Portland Oregon, one of the eight accredited schools of Naturopathic Medicine in North America as well as an international residency with a Homeopathic physician in India, where, like in many parts of Europe including England, Germany and France, homeopathy is an accepted medical system. Returning to her native North Carolina, Dr. DeLaney set up medical practice in Carrboro where she has been treating patients since 1987. Dr. DeLaney uses centuries-old natural, non-toxic therapies and modalities informed by the most current advances and research in the study of health and human systems. In 2014 she began her studies with Dr. Wiliam Walsh and has continued to use his treatment protocols for anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD and other mental health issues. She uses the Walsh protocols along with homeopathy, nutrition, herbal therapies, to assist and support the body’s own innate healing systems. She has created a series of videos about nutrition for your health which challenges the low-fat dogma and supports eating real foods along with healthy fats. Avoiding processed oils and sugar are keys to improving your health. Today she speaks about: Her Background and Training (3:50) Orthomolecular Approach and Methylation (13:33) Holistic Approach to Mental Health (20:32) Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (28:41) Join me for this episode of Mommy Heal Thyself to learn more about healing mental illness.
S3 · E7
Jun 20, 2025
33:25

Fostering Holistic Approaches and Post-Traumatic Growth in Veteran Healthcare

In this episode, I introduce you to Alison Perry Sower (pronounced "so-er") Alison is a Licensed Professional Counselor, military family member, and founder of the nonprofit Central Oregon Veterans Ranch. Alison began working with veterans in 2005, two years after her brother deployed for the invasion of Iraq as an Apache helicopter pilot. She served as a trauma therapist for six years in the Department of Veterans Affairs in both urban and rural settings. In 2012 she left the VA to pursue her vision of a more holistic approach to healing veterans. Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, "a working ranch that restores purpose and spirit to veterans of all ages and eras", was established in 2014. Alison is the co-producer of the award-winning film Cover Me: The Path to Purpose, a 2022 documentary featuring the work of Central Oregon Veterans Ranch. Alison currently works as a trauma informed nonprofit coach and consultant, presenter and educator, and is writing a professional memoir about her journey. Today she speaks about: Introduction of Alison Perry Sower and Her Work (0:07) Alison's Journey and the Impact of 9/11 (1:33) Challenges in the VA and Institutional Trauma (3:57) The Need for a Holistic Approach (5:24) The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch and Its Impact (7:38) The Importance of Community and Support (10:07) The Role of the Civilian Community (11:18) Alison's Current Work and Future Plans (16:36) Misconceptions About Veterans and Nonprofit Work (18:02) Supporting Military Veterans and Families (19:25) Join me for this episode of Mommy Heal Thyself to learn more about our veterans and the recovery journey.
S3 · E6
Jun 20, 2025
29:28

Roots & Resilience: Natural Healing Sanctuary for Women Warriors and Their Children

Warrior Gardens: Nurturing New Beginnings for Military Families Welcome to "Roots & Resilience: A Natural Healing Sanctuary for Women Warriors and Their Children," a transformative initiative aiming to nurture strength and healing in the lives of female veterans and their children. Hosted by the compassionate team at It Takes A Village Ministry, our mission is to inspire, create, and sustain communities that empower individuals to heal naturally—body, mind, heart, and soul. They Stood for Us. Stand for Them. Donate Now. Female veterans bravely serve our nation, yet upon returning home, many face daunting challenges, especially when it comes to housing security and mental wellness. Did you know that approximately 30% of female veterans with children confront housing insecurity within just five years of leaving military service? They are also more than twice as likely as their male counterparts to experience homelessness alongside their children. This creates a troubling cycle of trauma and instability that impacts multiple generations. Invest in Her Healing Journey: Every Dollar Creates Sanctuary Our sanctuary focuses on vocational training and nature-based healing programs, as studies highlight their profound impact. An impressive 82% of veteran mothers participating in ecotherapy programs report a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms, compared to only 41% under traditional therapy. The need for family-centered healing approaches is critical since untreated PTSD in female veterans can increase the risk of anxiety disorders in their children by five times. Importantly, 92% of women in nature-based therapy programs achieve stable housing with their children after one year, a stark contrast to the 47% success rate of those receiving traditional interventions. She Gave Everything. Will You Give Something? Your support for this fundraiser will help us establish a sanctuary that offers a safe haven for these women and their families. Together, we can break the cycle of trauma and provide a nurturing environment where healing and empowerment can flourish. Join us in making a significant impact in the lives of these women warriors and their children, as we work collaboratively to create resilient and self-sustaining communities. Together, we can sow the seeds of recovery and resilience. Invest in Her Healing Journey: Every Dollar Creates Sanctuary Funds raised will be used for the purchase of a 16 acre waterfront property with buildings that will house 3-5 families and provide the headquarters for community programs($650,000), renovation costs($200,000), and operations for 3years($150,000). Your Gift Today Builds Their Tomorrow: Donate to Roots & Resilience
S3 · E5
May 19, 2025
14:39

Break Free from Addictions with Natural Solutions

Valuable Resources: https://www.allianceforaddictionsolutions.com/ Quiz: Could Amino Acids be YOUR Missing Link? In this episode, I introduce you to Dr. Shelly Jo Wahlstrom, CHT, CRNS. Dr. Shelly Jo, "The Amino Acid Lady," is a dedicated hypnotherapist and founder of Hypno Aminos Nutritional Supplements. Dr. Shelly Jo received her DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, Ph.D., specializing in HOLISTIC LIFE COUNSELING Inspired by her daughter's battle with addiction, Shelly Jo has helped over 28,000 people improve brain health and reduce cravings, anxiety, and depression. She is the chairman of the Alliance for Addiction Solutions. She authored bestsellers "Feed Your Brain, Change Your Life" and "From Crazy to Calm," and launched a Certified Hypnotherapy School. A leader in addiction recovery, Shelly Jo lives boldly, inspiring others through her work, family, and nearly 40 years of marriage. Today she speaks about: Addiction recovery with Dr. Shelly Joe, hypnotherapist and advocate. (0:00) Mother's struggles with daughter's anxiety and addiction. (2:01) Addiction, fear, and rehab. (5:44) Addiction, relapse, and recovery with a mother's personal experience. (8:20) Amino acid therapy for addiction and its impact on families. (11:10) Brain chemistry and emotions, including the impact of depletion on mental health. (14:38) Addressing addiction through biochemical solutions. (16:38) Nutrition and mental health, with a focus on amino acids and neurotransmitters. (21:39) Addiction recovery resources for moms with children. (24:25) Addiction, empowering caregivers, and personal experiences with a child's recovery. (27:47) Join me for this episode of Mommy Heal Thyself to learn more about recovery from addiction.
S3 · E4
Apr 11, 2025
32:20

Where's the beef - Save our farms, Secure Your Plate

In this episode, I introduce you to RS June. RS "Ruffshot" June grew up in Philadelphia, PA—about as far from cattle country as you can get. He often jokes that he "has no business being in the cattle industry," having never seen a cow up close until later in life. But Texas Slim, founder of The Beef Initiative, saw things differently. Beneath June’s work was something deeper. He lost his mother in his early 20s—after years of watching her struggle under the weight of a broken food system and a fraying community. That loss became his fuel. Today, as the Creative Strategist for The Beef Initiative, June leads the design and storytelling behind a movement working to reconnect families to real food, real ranchers, and the health of their local communities—so others might be spared the fight he couldn’t win for his mom. As the executive producer of the upcoming Beef Maps Docuseries, his work will be highlighting independent ranchers and regenerative food solutions. Summarily, he works at the intersection of food, health, and community-building to shape the foundation’s long-term vision. Today he speaks about: Food, health, and community with a focus on ranchers and regenerative solutions. (0:00) Food systems, trauma, and innovation. (2:03) Community-supported beef initiative for local ranchers and consumers. (5:46) Saving the cattle industry through local processing centers. (7:58) Supporting local ranchers and agriculture. (11:13) Connecting city dwellers with local ranchers through a mapping platform. (15:16) Organizing bus trips to visit ranches for healthier families and communities. (18:10) Beef as medicine, Sean Baker's experience. (21:04) Nutrient-dense beef, comparing regenerative farming to conventional meat production. (22:18) Using regenerative agriculture to address opioid addiction. (27:41) Join me for this episode of Mommy Heal Thyself to learn more about the beef initiative.
S3 · E3
Feb 18, 2025
43:33
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