Best Holly McNeill Podcasts (2025)

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44: How Trauma Rewires Your Brain and How to Take Back Control with Holly McNeill 41:00

14d ago41:00

41:00

What if your mind isn’t the problem—but the programming is? In this episode, Dr. Don Wood and Holly McNeill explore how clarity can break deep mental loops, why change triggers resistance, and what it takes to truly rewire the brain for healing and growth.

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46: Trauma, Science & God: The Breakthrough Methods Helping People Heal for Good w/ Alejandra Crisafulli 53:44

8h ago53:44

53:44

What if healing anxiety, depression, and chronic illness starts by addressing the root cause—unresolved trauma? In this episode, Dr. Don Wood and Alejandra Crisafulli explore how emotional pain, spiritual disconnection, and nervous system dysregulation keep us stuck. They discuss why true healing requires both science and faith—and how understandin…

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20: Your Soul’s Secrets Are on File | Inside Holly’s Akashic Records (Part 2) 43:20

1d ago43:20

43:20

In this intimate follow-up to Part 1, we open the Akashic Records—literally. This episode features Holly McNeill’s actual reading with Akashic Records expert Jennifer ALLY Kern, paired with in-depth commentary that unpacks the insights as they unfold. From patterns rooted in Holly’s nervous system to the energetic meaning of eye contact and creativ…

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45: The Hidden Link Between Trauma and Autoimmune Disease: A Crohn’s Survivor’s Story with Mark Nicoll 41:11

7d ago41:11

41:11

Crohn’s disease. Trauma. Healing from the inside out. In this episode, Mark Nicoll opens up about his journey with autoimmune illness, the emotional shutdown that fueled it, and how reconnecting with his body changed everything. Together with Dr. Don Wood, they explore the mind-body link, the role of the nervous system, and why real recovery requir…

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19: Your Soul’s Secrets Are on File | Akashic Records Explained (Part 1) 27:17

8d ago27:17

27:17

Have you ever felt like your life is unfolding from a script you didn’t write? The Akashic Records—often described as the spiritual “cloud storage” of your soul—may hold the answers. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Holly McNeill sits down with Akashic Records master practitioner Jennifer ALLY Kern to demystify this vast energetic archive and exp…

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18: Today's Conversation Will Change the Way You Think About Self-Doubt 27:49

16d ago27:49

27:49

What if you could finally recognize just how powerful you really are? In today’s conversation, Holly McNeil sits down with empowerment coach Dana Theus to unpack the deep, often hidden narratives that fuel imposter syndrome—especially for women. From generational beliefs encoded in our very DNA to the brain’s surprising loyalty to outdated programm…

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43: Breaking Generational Trauma - The Real Reset with John Vagueiro 52:35

21d ago52:35

52:35

Entrepreneur John Vagueiro shares his deeply personal journey through chronic anxiety, subconscious reprogramming, and how the TIPP method gave him the clarity and calm to thrive in business and parenting.

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17: Speaking From the Soul with Cheyenne Moore 32:12

22d ago32:12

32:12

Is self-discovery a destination, or is it something we’re constantly rewriting? In this episode of Pay Attention, host Holly McNeill sits down with Cheyenne Moore—author, producer, and host of the podcast Safe Space with Cheyenne (a full-circle moment, since it was the first show Holly ever guested on!). Cheyenne brings refreshing wisdom to the con…

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42: Silencing the Brain Bully & Embracing Vulnerability with Lynn Smith 46:17

28d ago46:17

46:17

Former news anchor and media trainer Lynn Smith joins Dr. Don Wood to unpack how unresolved trauma and self-doubt—what Lynn calls the “brain bully”—can sabotage high performance. They discuss how childhood experiences shape our beliefs, how vulnerability is a superpower for authentic connection, and what it really takes to break trauma loops that l…

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41: Emotions Guide Healing Process with Randy Lyman 1:01:44

1M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Randy Lyman, an expert in emotional healing and energy work, joins Dr. Don Wood to uncover how unresolved trauma impacts our health, relationships, and overall well-being. They explore how suppressed emotions can block intuition and clarity, and why embracing emotions is key to personal transformation. This episode dives deep into the emotional rev…

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16: Healing Doesn’t Have to Take a Lifetime with Barb Varcl Smith 25:54

1M ago25:54

25:54

What if you could heal in months what took someone else decades? This episode is for you. In this installment of Pay Attention, host Holly McNeill sits down with Barb Varcl Smith—Trauma Therapist, international speaker, podcaster, mentor, and educator—joining from Scotland. Barb specializes in Complex PTSD, PTSD, and the coping mechanisms that supp…

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40: Healing Minds, Breaking Limits with Devon Bandison 55:48

1M ago55:48

55:48

Devon Bandison, the go-to mindset coach for NBA players and top performers, joins Dr. Don Wood to explore how childhood trauma and early beliefs shape our identity, leadership, and success. They dive into the hidden "winning formulas" we develop as kids to survive—and how those same strategies can limit us as adults. This conversation reveals why t…

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39: Transforming Education: Connection Before Content with Teresa Lubovich 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Teresa Lubovich and Dr. Don Wood dive into how emotional dysregulation and unresolved trauma in children directly impact their ability to learn and thrive—both in and out of the classroom. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why emotional regulation is the foundation for effective learning ✅ How trauma and family dynamics shape children’s behavi…

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15: Lead Like You Mean It: Jamie Diglio on Mindset, Strategy & Success 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

What separates a good leader from a truly great one — especially when the pressure is on? Today’s episode has the answers. Holly sits down with Jamie Diglio — high-performance coach, TEDx speaker, Harvard Business School sales coach, author, and CEO — to unpack the mindset and strategy behind peak performance. Jamie shares the origin and impact of …

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14: Yoga & Mindfulness for Success With Adhana McCarthy 28:24

2M ago28:24

28:24

Do high-stakes situations leave you feeling frozen and overwhelmed? Guest Adhana McCarthy shares powerful mindfulness tools—like yoga and cognitive reframing—to help you regain clarity and confidence. As a scholar, Certified Yoga Therapist, Certified Life Coach, and Army Physician Assistant with 20 years of military service, Adhana has guided milit…

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13: Finding Clarity in the Chaos with Dr. Shahana Alibhai 31:09

2M ago31:09

31:09

Amid the chaos of your daily thoughts, what truly cuts through? One thing—Clarity. In this episode, Holly sits down with Dr. Shahana Alibhai, a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, family physician, and mental health expert. Inspired by Dr. Shahana’s powerful 2019 TED Talk, Holly was drawn to her insights on embracing clarity instead of getting lost …

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12: Breaking Free from Trauma with Dr. Jenny Hughes 29:36

2M ago29:36

29:36

Why do we react to trauma the way we do—and more importantly, how can we heal? In this powerful episode, Holly sits down with Dr. Jenny Hughes, a trauma expert, licensed clinical psychologist, and author of The PTSD Recovery Workbook and Triggers to Glimmers: A Vicarious Resilience Journal and Workbook. Dr. Jenny has dedicated her career to helping…

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11: Finding Strength: Tiffany Harrington Shah on Resilience, Motherhood & Starting Over 28:02

3M ago28:02

28:02

In this episode of Pay Attention, host Holly talks with her neighbor and friend, Tiffany Harrington Shah—a therapist and advocate for women, children, and mental health. Tiffany shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to building a career as an MFT while raising four daughters. In 2019, her family was rocked by a traumatic event caused by …

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10: Rewiring Pain: How to Understand and Manage Discomfort with Jen Uschold 26:55

3M ago26:55

26:55

In this episode of Pay Attention, host Holly sits down with Jen Uschold, PT, NBHWC, CPQC—a seasoned physical therapist with over 30 years of experience specializing in pain science, mental fitness, and health coaching. As a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a Fellow in Pain Science through Evidence in Motion, Jen brings a wealt…

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09: Decide to Heal: How Faith Transforms Personal Growth with Alejandra Crisafulli 34:11

3M ago34:11

34:11

In this powerful episode of Pay Attention, host Holly McNeill sits down with award-winning Master Coach and global speaker Alejandra Crisafulli, the visionary behind the 180 Method®. With over 21 years of coaching experience and a track record of transforming thousands of lives, Alejandra shares a profound truth: personal development without a conn…

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08: Embracing Worth: Wes Woodson on Resilience, Compassion, and Mental Well-Being 32:36

3M ago32:36

32:36

In this episode of Pay Attention, host Holly McNeill returns to sunny California for an inspiring conversation with Wes Woodson. Holly first met Wes at the APCA Conference in Lincolnshire, Illinois, where they both took the stage as speakers. She was immediately struck by his authenticity, resilience, and unwavering positivity—especially given the …

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07: Building Resilience and Thriving Through Adversity with Dr. Kate Lund 25:51

4M ago25:51

25:51

On this episode of The Pay Attention Podcast, host Holly sits down with Dr. Kate Lund—an inspiring author, keynote speaker, and licensed clinical psychologist known for helping people of all ages build resilience and thrive through life’s challenges. With specialized training from Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals, Dr. Lund shares her uni…

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06: From Victim to INVINCIBLE: Meet Vince Bellito 36:34

4M ago36:34

36:34

In this episode of The Pay Attention Podcast, host Holly sits down with Vince Bellitto, a trauma-informed coach dedicated to empowering new and aspiring coaches and healers. Vince shares his transformative journey from a past marked by crime, violence, and drug dealing to a life of purpose, inspired by a profound self-realization event in 2000. Thi…

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05: A Quick Check In with Holly: Finding Connection in a Divided World 13:27

4M ago13:27

13:27

In this episode of Pay Attention, host Holly McNeill reflects on her personal journey, from transitioning out of her architecture career to creating a community centered around mindfulness. She shares how these experiences led her to contemplate the importance of connection in a world increasingly divided, touching on the challenges of her separati…

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04: Unlocking High Performance and Overcoming Trauma with Dr. Don Wood 26:53

4M ago26:53

26:53

In this episode of The Pay Attention Podcast, host Holly is joined by Dr. Don Wood, a PhD, author, speaker, and the Founder & CEO of the Inspired Performance Institute. Don is also the creator of the groundbreaking TIPP method (Trauma Informed Performance Psychology), a neuroscience-backed approach designed to help individuals overcome trauma, stre…

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03: Moving Through Divorce with Grace: Thriving Before, During, and After with The Divorce Coach, Sara Davison 29:18

5M ago29:18

29:18

In this episode of The Pay Attention Podcast, host Holly delves into the challenging topic of divorce with Sara Davison, famously known as The Divorce Coach. Sara, a multi-award-winning coach, two-time bestselling author, and host of the Heartbreak to Happiness podcast, shares insights drawn from her own painful split and her work as a global media…

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02: A Few Simple Truths 20:37

5M ago20:37

20:37

In this episode of The Pay Attention Podcast, host Holly shares her transformative journey from architect to podcast host, revealing timeless wisdom that has shaped her path. She introduces essential truths inspired by ancient teachings and modern thinkers, including the idea that we are observers of our thoughts, emotions, and habits rather than b…

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01: Breaking Free from the Quarter-Life Crash 21:36

5M ago21:36

21:36

In this episode of The Pay Attention Podcast, Holly shares her powerful, 20+ year journey to self-awareness and living life to the fullest. She dives into the concept of the "quarter-life crash," a common experience for nearly 75% of people in their late 20s to early 30s—a period often marked by anxiety, disillusionment, and doubts about career, li…

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38: Let Yourself Off The Hook with Liam Naden 1:00:02

2y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Liam Naden is a speaker, teacher, author, and researcher who teaches audiences how to find success by using their brains. He offers coaching and masterclasses on solving problems in your life with your brain. He joins Dr. Don to talk about the false belief of self-sabotage and how to not be defined by labels like anxiety and depression - but rather…

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37: The World of Plastic Surgery with Dr. Lopa Gupta 1:01:15

2y ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Dr Lopa Gupta is a board-certified top festoon and eyelid surgeon. She discusses her extensive knowledge of medicine and how she made the switch to cosmetics procedures. Her office in New York handles minimally invasive procedures that assist in everything from anti-hanging to face lifts. Learn more about Dr Lopa Gupta here: https://www.drlopagupta…

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36: The Helix Method with Louisa Havers 47:54

2y ago47:54

47:54

Louisa Havers helps high level entrepreneurs and coaches live at their highest value. She gives her clients the tools to find flow in their life and business. She goes over how your energy can contribute to your daily life and happiness. Louisa and Dr. Don discuss how your emotional health can affect your physical health as well. Learn more about L…

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35: Microdosing and the Mind with Peggy Van de Plassche 55:20

2y ago55:20

55:20

Peggy Van de Plassche is the host of The Microdose Diet, a podcast where she walks listeners through the value of microdosing. While working a stressful job, Peggy discovered a way to let go of the stress and regain control of her life through microdosing. Peggy and Don discuss the connection between the mind and body and what past trauma can to to…

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34: Restructure Your Business to Avoid Burnout with Sabrina Runbeck 49:27

2y ago49:27

49:27

Today's guest Sabrina Runbeck was working as a surgeon when the constant burnout caused her to pivot directions. She now works with clients to recenter their business in a way that brings the team together to work in a way that is productive and doesn't lead to burnout. She goes over how to promote your business and allow your business to flourish …

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33: Finding Stability in Finances with Jaden Sterling 1:03:55

2y ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Jaden Sterling has over 30 years of professional investing experience. He is the founder of Sterling Stock Ed. Inc. He joins Dr. Don to discuss how to make smart financial moves and how that can positively or negatively affect your mental health. They talk everything from politics to news to stocks and how to use them in your favor rather than your…

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32: Gaining Wisdom with Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh 42:13

2y ago42:13

42:13

Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh is a mindset coach. He believes that we all have the ability to live a healthy, positive life but sometimes things get in our way. He shows clients tools to achieve long-term happiness. On today's episode, Dr. Aria and Dr. Don discuss different cases of how people's circumstances informed their mindset and tools they used t…

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31: Learning Radical Forgiveness with Brenda Reiss 53:00

2y ago53:00

53:00

Brenda Reiss coaches her clients in the art of forgiveness. She discusses with Dr. Don the freedom you can find in forgiving others and forgiving yourself. She shares her personal story in discovering the importance of forgiveness and the power it gave back to her and her mental health. Learn more about Brenda and her coaching program here: https:/…

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30: Enlightening and Empowering Women with Terri Britt 43:16

2y ago43:16

43:16

Former Miss USA, Terri Britt joins Dr. Don to talk about her journey with spirituality and enlightenment. She shares how making the choice to drop out of college and forge her own path led her to entering and winning the Miss Arkansas and then Miss USA competition. They discuss how to find enlightenment and let go of problems more easily. Learn mor…

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29: Helping Women Find Their Voices with Beth Fisher 46:39

2y ago46:39

46:39

Beth Fisher is an author, speaker, and development coach. She shares her own story of how being talked down to by a man empowered her to find her voice. She works with women to find their words and tone to create success for themselves in business. Beth and Dr. Don discuss how the way men treat women impacts how the decisions they make from everyth…

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28: Dealing With Addiction in Loved Ones with Janelle Bruland 45:39

2y ago45:39

45:39

Janelle Bruland is the founder of Legacy Leader, a company that gives leaders the tools to find success. She shares her story of watching her first husband deal with addiction while she was raising three young girls. Janelle and Dr. Don discuss the fear and secrecy around addiction and could have kept her in bed. She talks about how she was able to…

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27: A Sharper Life with Nikki Sharp 56:03

2y ago56:03

56:03

Nikki Sharp is a mentor, coach, and author of "The 5-Day Real Food Detox". Nikki dealt with eating disorders that led her to find a solution holistically that helped. She talks about finding transformation by changing your mindset and creating solutions that fix your problem rather than bandaid it. Learn more about Nikki here: https://www.nikkishar…

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26: Soul Journeys with Jennifer Longmore 45:01

2+ y ago45:01

45:01

Today's guest Jennifer Longmore grew up with a connection to visions and the spiritual world. When she started to express these visions outside of her home, she was met with negativity so she quieted herself. It wasn't until she had the life-changing experience in a car crash that she committed to living her truth. She is now the founder of Soul Jo…

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25: ReLaunch with Hilary DeCesare 53:05

2+ y ago53:05

53:05

Hilary DeCesare started The ReLaunch Co. to empower and elevate women to find their potential. She believes that it's never too late or too many relaunches in to start again. She walks Dr. Don through her process and goes over visualization techniques that she uses as a quick tool to help manifest and achieve goals. They discuss your potential when…

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24: Dealing with Divorce with Katherine Miller 46:30

2+ y ago46:30

46:30

Katherine Miller is a divorce lawyer who comes from a family of therapists. She joins the podcast to share stories she's seen of how people handle divorce and how to find healthy communication. She and Dr. Don discuss how trauma can affect relationships and how to better help your partner open up about trauma.…

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23: The Power of Positivity with Dawson Church 1:08:36

2+ y ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Dawson Church is an award-winning science writer. He has conducted studies with the Veterans Stress Project to better understand how PTSD works in the brain and how to fix it. He discusses the importance of not just managing a disease but finding a cure. He believes that the high people get drink drinking, drugs, and other substances can be created…

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22: The Importance of Pre-Screening with Dr. Eddie DelValle 51:04

2+ y ago51:04

51:04

Dr. Eddie DelValle of Breakthrough Counseling joins the podcast today. He discusses the importance of pre-screening for diseases and how discovering it helped him. They also talk about how medications have a place but work as a temporary fix to things like depression and anxiety. The real importance is getting to the root of the issue: the past tra…

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21: Changing Your Patterns with Arnaud Saint-Paul 47:24

2+ y ago47:24

47:24

Arnaud Saint-Paul is a keynote speaker who inspires people to bring hear and spirituality to their businesses. He discusses how our behavior is based on patterns. When we're able to disrupt those patterns and form new ones, we can create new healthier patterns that can help us and rid us of past trauma. On today's episode, they discuss the pathways…

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20: Learning Discipline with Rob Stein 55:14

2+ y ago55:14

55:14

Rob Stein is a real estate educator and former bodybuilder. Today, he sits down with Dr. Don to share how the discipline he found in bodybuilding has translated into the real estate business. As a bodybuilder, he had to manage his strict diet and exercise schedule leading up to competitions. So much so that he once brought a cooler of chicken and v…

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19: Connecting Finances and Mental Health with Steven Pesavento 50:39

2+ y ago50:39

50:39

Steven Pesavento is a High Performance Coach and active Real Estate investor. He works with clients to help them live better lives by giving them financial freedom. He joins Dr. Don to talk about the connection between having strong mental health and being in control of your mental health can lead you to financial freedom. He believes it all starts…

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18: Apollo with Dr. Dave Rubin MD, PhD 46:51

2+ y ago46:51

46:51

Dr. Dave Rubin MD, PhD is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and inventor who has studied resilience and the impact of chronic stress on our lives for over 15 years. He is the inventor of the Apollo, the first scientifically validated performance and recovery enhancing device that improves the body’s resilience to stress.…

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17: Hug Yourself with Hilary Russo 56:20

2+ y ago56:20

56:20

Hilary Russo is a holistic life coach who teaches Havening. She starts her morning with gratitude and explains how that can change your entire day. She works with people to help them find the positive. She looks for solutions to move past trauma and pain. On the podcast, her and Dr. Don discuss techniques that they use with their clients to get the…

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