Best Faces Amp Voices Of Recovery Podcasts (2025)

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S3E05 | Understanding NARM: A New Way to Heal Complex Trauma with Gabriel Schüßler 1:26:35

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NARM® (The NeuroAffective Relational Model®) is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Laurence Heller that helps people heal developmental and complex trauma by restoring connection with their authentic self in the present moment. It focuses on shame, survival patterns, and disrupted attachment, offering a compassionate path toward agency, self-t…

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How Writing to Your Younger Self Unlocks Freedom and Inner Strength 37:21

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Sussi Mattsson is an international coach & speaker, mother and author of the upcoming book “From Me To You™”. In this book Sussi takes readers on a powerful and poignant journey of hope and overcoming obstacles as she describes her personal harrowing story of how she ran away from home only 8 years old, after finding out that her abusive father was…

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The Voice as Healing Tool: From Pain to Transformative Expression 1:40:41

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Send us a text Bea Palya, singer, songwriter, and vocal artist, joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance for a heartfelt conversation about healing, creativity, and the power of the human voice. Speaking with honesty and clarity, Bea reflects on the profound shifts that followed her divorce and the pain that took her to a very low point. S…

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From Struggle to Resilience: Emotional Skills for Parents and Adolescents 1:26:04

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Send us a text Cheryl Donaldson, MA, LMFT, LPC, Founder of Helping Families Flourish, LLC, joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance for an honest and practical conversation about emotional growth, family dynamics, and the inner world of children and adolescents. Drawing from her own early struggles, academic challenges, and family experien…

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S3E05 | The Truth About Human Trafficking in Canada, with Katelyn Campbell of The Joy Smith Foundation 1:37:58

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Human trafficking often hides in plain sight. In this conversation, Katelyn Campbell from the Joy Smith Foundation shares how emotional pain, shame, and the longing for love can make people vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation. With Tim and Andy, she explores how traffickers use trust and affection to control, what warning signs to look for,…

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How Podcasting Fuels Entrepreneurial Voice and Brand DNA in the Digital Age 34:23

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Michael Dargie is an international speaker, founder of Make More Creative, and author of BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From “Meh” to Memorable. He is also a director and host of the multi-award-nominated RebelRebel Podcast, heard in more than 85 countries. A retired black belt in Japanese jujitsu, advanced scuba diver, and lifelong motorcycle enthus…

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From Trauma to Purpose: Sat Dharam Kaur's Spiritual Wisdom & Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Maté 1:38:26

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Send us a text Sat Dharam Kaur, ND, joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance for a deeply human conversation about healing, purpose, and spiritual growth. From her early family challenges to her transformative meeting with Dr. Gabor Maté, Sat Dharam shares how her personal journey gave rise to Beyond Addiction and Compassionate Inquiry, bo…

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The Neuroscience of Trauma & Recovery: Rewiring the Brain and Achieving Lasting Change 2:06:16

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Send us a text Dr. Brian Pennie joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance to share an inspiring story of recovery, awareness, and transformation. After more than fifteen years of heroin addiction, Brian reached a point of complete collapse, a moment that marked the beginning of his awakening. In this conversation, he opens up about his chil…

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S3E04 | Find What Makes Your Heart Sing with Morag Clark 1:38:01

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After a traumatic childhood, Morag’s life spiraled into judgment, drinking, and searching for validation in all the wrong places. In this episode of Time with Tim, she shares her journey from trauma and addiction to freedom, spirituality, and self-compassion. Morag opens up about the roots of her pain, the moment everything began to change, and wha…

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Slaying Stage Fright: Laura Reid’s Fear‑Fighting Formula 37:43

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Laura Reid is a rebel with a cause. A multi-bestselling author, award-winning international speaker, and host of The Public Speaking Horror Show podcast, she's on a mission to help professionals empower their voices and give killer presentations. Once a shy kid with a severe stutter and a paralyzing fear of public speaking, Laura now coaches others…

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Licia Sky on Embodied Trauma Healing: Insights from a Near-Death Experience and Psychedelics 1:09:27

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Send us a text Licia Sky, Co-Founder and Global Ambassador of the Trauma Research Foundation, which she leads alongside her husband, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance to explore how healing begins when we reconnect with the body and learn to hold both joy and grief with compassion. Licia shares moments from …

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Finding Safety Within: The Path to Self-Compassion and Emotional Peace 1:25:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Living a Life in Balance, Abdullah Boulad sits with Emi Lizuka, Mindfulness and Somatic Experiencing Therapist at The Balance, to explore how awareness, compassion, and safety shape the way we heal. Emi shares her personal journey of overcoming narcissistic abuse and single motherhood, and how those experiences led…

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S3E03 | The Road Back: Healing, Brotherhood, and the Power of Honest Change w/ Troy Koerntjes 1:32:39

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Troy Koerntjes’ path led from outlaw motorcycle clubs and chaos to recovery and compassion. Through injury, grief, and therapy, he discovered the kind of belonging he’d always searched for and now leads programs that help others find connection, strength, and healing. Follow Troy and Complete Health Geelong: Instagram: @troykoerntjes Website: https…

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Triumph Over Face Cancer: Terry Healy’s Resilience Mindset and Journey to Recovery 34:55

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A survivor of a life-threatening cancer that left him with a permanent facial difference, Terry Healey is an author, keynote speaker, and business strategist. A graduate of UC Berkeley with a thirty-five-year career as a marketing executive, Terry challenges audiences to face adversity and change, and apply his ReBAR resilience framework and princi…

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The Longevity Blueprint: Gut Health, Metabolic Energy, and Stress Control 2:12:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Living a Life in Balance, Abdullah Boulad sits with Dr. Simon Feldhaus, Medical Doctor at The Balance, to explore the link between the gut, brain, and overall health. Dr. Feldhaus shares how functional and micronutrient medicine can prevent disease, slow aging, and support the body’s natural healing ability. He exp…

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Healing Your Inner Child: Rebuilding Self-Esteem and Learning to Love Who You Are 1:41:35

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Saskia van Houten, Psychotherapist at The Balance, explores what it truly means to heal from the inside out. She shares how therapy helps shift the body from survival to safety, why belonging and connection are vital to our wellbeing, and how unspoken pain often hides behind competence and control. With ho…

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S3E02 | Facing Fear, Finding Freedom: Breanne Fletcher’s Story 1:41:21

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Breanne Fletcher joins Andy Carlson for an honest and inspiring conversation about her journey through complex trauma, addiction, and recovery. She shares how inner child work, reparenting, and facing painful emotions became turning points in her healing, and how those experiences now shape her leadership in the LIFT program. This episode explores …

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From Grandpa to Guinness: How One Man Is Publishing Dozens of Books at 87 23:52

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At 87, while proving age is just a number, David Selley is not slowing down..... he's taking on a Guinness World Record attempt to be the oldest author to publish the most books in a single year - 12+ books and inspiring others to chase their dreams, no matter their age. With decades of entrepreneurial success and 65 years of marriage, he is a powe…

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The Psychology of Grief: Ritual, Loss, and Why Love Never Leaves Us 1:41:14

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Send us a text In this compassionate and thought-provoking episode, Gita Chaudhuri, Director of Psychotherapy at The Balance, guides us through the complex terrain of grief. From personal loss to collective mourning, Gita offers a grounded and deeply human understanding of what it means to grieve. She explores the difference between normal and comp…

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S3E01 | Reconnecting With the Body After Trauma with Jamie Lee Finch 1:42:48

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Tim and Andy speak with author and embodiment coach Jamie Lee Finch about healing from religious trauma, rebuilding self-connection, and reclaiming identity. Their conversation explores body image, sexuality, shame, and somatic practices like movement and meditation as powerful tools for trauma recovery and personal growth. Follow Jamie Lee Finch: …

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The Youth Truth: Real Stories, Tools for Caregivers, and The Power of Connection 40:33

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Carlamay Sheremata is a retired police officer, award-winning author of Youth Truth, keynote speaker, and Family Conflict Resolution Specialist helping families and leaders rebuild trust under pressure. With over two decades in law enforcement—including 8.5 years as a School Resource Officer—she now equips teams to lead with empathy, engage youth m…

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Overcome Addiction Shame & Stigma: How to Thrive in Recovery and Prevent Relapse 1:39:07

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Send us a text In this deeply honest episode, Jacobo Rengifo Cavestany, Relapse Prevention Therapist at The Balance, shares his personal journey through addiction, grief, and recovery. He speaks about the shame of hiding his struggles, the impact of losing his sister, and the spiral into depression that followed. Jacobo opens up about what it reall…

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Tim Talk | Why You Don't Know Who You Are | The Characteristics of Complex Trauma 32:35

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Why is it common for people with Complex Trauma to not know who they are? Are there practical tools that can help them get to know who they are? This is a lecture originally published on YouTube on Aug 27, 2021 [link]. We are making some of Tim's lectures available as bonus episodes on the podcast so you can listen on the go. To see all of Tim's ta…

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S2E10 | The Myth of the Problem Child with Andrea Ashley of AdultChildPod 1:53:42

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What does it really mean to be the “problem child” in a dysfunctional family? In this powerful conversation, Andrea Ashley (host of The Adult Child Podcast) joins Tim Fletcher and Andy Carlson to share her story of growing up with an alcoholic parent, being scapegoated, and turning to addiction as a teen. Andrea opens up about the shame that shaped…

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From Garage to Grocery Shelves: Mitch Jacobson’s Journey Building Rviita Energy Tea 36:15

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Mitch Jacobsen is the founder, CEO and Janitor of Rviita Energy Tea. When he's not obsessing over how to cram more goodness into a sleek, eco-friendly beverage pouch, he’s probably brainstorming ways to make energy drinks that don’t make you feel like you’ve licked a battery. Armed with a passion for sustainability and fueled by his own product (li…

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WINNER of the ICONIC Interior Design Award 2025: The Balance Sets the Standard in Healing Spaces 1:02:43

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Send us a text The Balance RehabClinic in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, has been named Winner in the Interior – Healthcare category at the ICONIC Award 2025. In this episode, anySCALE founders Karin Hepp and Andreas Thomczyk share the vision behind the clinic’s design—how architecture, flow, and holistic principles came together to create a healing env…

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S2E9 | Neurodivergence and Healing from Toxic Relationships w/ Núria 1:42:16

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Andy sits down with LIFT Staff Member Núria to explore her journey of living with both autism and ADHD while healing from complex trauma. She opens up about shame, masking, and the search for authentic connection, sharing how recovery programs, community, and self-compassion helped her break old patterns and begin to truly see herself. Subscribe to…

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The Power of Post‑Nups: Protecting Family Wealth and Business Legacy 47:47

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A remarkable leader who's transformed her family's traditional manufacturing business into a highly recognized brand in Calgary. Through a steadfast commitment to service and quality, Wendy Murphy has built a reputation for excellence in the market, and after successfully selling the family business, she has recently partnered with a private equity…

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Silent INFLAMMATION Epidemic: Unpacking Gut–Brain Connection in IBS, Autoimmunity & Mental Health 2:20:11

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Send us a text Fernanda Lima Sento Sé, Clinical Dietitian and Nutritionist at The Balance RehabClinic, shares her powerful journey of healing and how food, lifestyle, and mindful choices can transform our relationship with the body. From a health crisis that sparked her anti-inflammatory path to years of studying nutrition, she explores the deep co…

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S2E8 | Inside the Mind of a Narcissist with Dr. Les Carter 1:00:43

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In this episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Tim and Andy sit down with Dr. Les Carter of Surviving Narcissism to discuss the roots of narcissism, how it develops through trauma, and what healing looks like for those who’ve been impacted. Dr. Carter tells us about the spectrum of narcissism, why we’re drawn to familiar dysfunction, and how recover…

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From Quotes to Action: Tom Hagerty's Relationship Strategies 42:39

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Tom Hagerty is a retired corporate executive and business fixer, with a career spanning over 45 years. He has made presentations at numerous public and private events, written articles and op-ed pieces, and has been interviewed by a variety of print publications and electronic media outlets. He is Dad, Papa, and the author of The Business of Relati…

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The Power of YOGA: Raising Frequency Through Breath, Movement, and Sound Healing 1:39:46

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Send us a text Estela Garcia, Yoga Teacher, Breathwork and Mindfulness Facilitator, shares how presence, movement, and healing practices can help us reconnect with ourselves and navigate life’s challenges with grace. Drawing from a deeply personal journey, Estela explores how yoga became her anchor during times of grief, identity shifts, and transf…

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S2E7 | Art, Community, and Healing Differently with Tiayrra Bradley 1:46:38

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Tiayrra Bradley shares how art became a powerful refuge after childhood trauma, helping her reconnect with herself and the world around her. In this deeply personal conversation, she explores the role of creativity, safe spaces, and authenticity in long-term healing. Her story highlights the power of art to transform pain into joy, and isolation in…

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How WestJet Revolutionized Canadian Aviation with a Simple Business Model 36:07

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Don Bell co-founded WestJet in 1995 and played a key role in its quick growth to become Canada’s second largest airline. Bell’s vision, ideas and leadership were instrumental in creating a powerful company culture based on employee engagement and empowerment. Don served many roles in WestJet including Co-Chief Operating Officer, EVP of Customer Ser…

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Our Bodies Are NOT Fragile: Debunking Fitness Myths, Kinesiology, and How to Train for Real Strength 1:18:52

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Send us a text Steve, Health Coach and Kinesiologist at The Balance, offers a clear perspective on how mindset, training, and rest play essential roles in reaching your full potential. Drawing from years of experience, he breaks down common misconceptions about the body’s limits and explains why trusting yourself is key to progress. In this episode…

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S2E6 | Anxiety Recovery with Valerie Rubin 1:32:07

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In this episode, Tim and Andy talk with Valerie Rubin about her journey healing from anxiety, trauma, and anxious attachment. She reflects on how childhood, family dynamics, and cultural identity shaped her sense of self and safety. Together, they explore the link between anxiety and shame, the role of spirituality, and how somatic practices like b…