Trauma Rewired

Neuroplasticity & What we do we get better at

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What we do we get better at. It's neither good nor bad it just is. Same with neuroplasticity. So after exploring this simple principle and the physiol...

Bingeing & Survival 2

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember the first time we told you Bingeing is a surivival output from a well functioning nervous system? Well, we're back to talk about what it look...

Fight: Trauma Response

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is our brain's job to protect us against danger. Whether that is a real or perceived threat, the brain will activate and will result in an action, ...

Addiction and Trauma

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Society paints addiction as an individual character flaw, pointing the blame solely on the person who is experiencing the addiction. However, addictio...

Flight: The Trauma Response

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Flight: A Trauma Response  Season 02, Episode 07 Arriving early, leaving late, overthinking, can't sit still, breathing quickly, and always keeping b...

Nervous System Healing Has No Boundaries

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trauma Rewired: The Science of Applied Neurology Season 02, Episode 05 The same tools you use to rehabilitate your knee can also be applied to decre...

Fawn the Trauma Response

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we will be discussing the least understood, and most insidious four F's in trauma response, fawn.  This survival adaptation is diffic...

ACE scores and your health across your lifetime

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know you can measure your life expectancy by taking a short quiz about childhood experiences? Depending on the score, your lifespan either inc...

How Trauma Lives in the Body

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trauma Rewired: How Trauma Lives In The Body Season 02, Episode 02] There is a fundamental key to healing trauma that is often overlooked, but crucial...

Why Heal Your Nervous System

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you that 90% of your issues can be solved just by healing your nervous system? It sounds like a simple solution for the complexity of i...

TR S2 Trailer Master

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season two! A brief introdroduction to me and the incredible benefits of healing your nervous system. My hope is that you find yourself wit...

MDMA & Ketamine Therapy to treat PTSD with Sara Reed

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ketamine therapy is paving the way for psychedelic therapy and today we talk with Sara Reed on healing racial and generational trauma through psychede...

Burnout, Diet Culture & The Default Body _ 12 _ ELK revisited

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

F*CK New Year New You with Elisabeth Kristof

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth Kristof is here from Brain Based Wellness and we are going to get into why you are not meeting your new year's resolutions. There's NOTHING ...

The Truth About Food, Bingeing, Diet Culture & Intuitive Eating with Elisabeth Kristof

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about FOOD with Elisabeth Kristof, an expert in using applied neurology for behavior change. In this conversation, you're going to...

Auto-Immune, Childhood Development, & Terrain Theory with Dr. Karla Mehlenbacher

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Karla Mehlenbacher Founder of Take Root Brain & Body joins us today, she is also a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, and a Holistic Auto-I...

Miraculous Healing: Quadriplegic to Ninja Warrior with Alison Leitheiser

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us is Founder of Inner Restoration, Alison Leitheiser. Her story is nothing short of miraculous and a testament to what is possible when you'r...

Coping Skills for Your Toolbox with Jenifer Wallace

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I will be talking about different coping tools you can add to your toolbox right now. We will be changing the physiological state in t...

Saving Lives with Our Story

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us is Best-Selling Author & Founder of Thought Leader Academy, Sara Connell. She helps coaches, writers, and entrepreneurs become successful p...

Suicide Awareness, Prevention, & Risk

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Smith From The Sam Foundation joins us to talk about suicide awareness the prevention, risks, and healing form losing someone to this tragic eve...

Incarceration, Trauma, & Beyond Bars

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth and I are joined by two incredible women from the Truth Be Told program, Angie Hijl and Heather Emerson. Truth Be Told provides transformati...

Returning to Purpose & Self Love After Struggling Mentally and Physically

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by Holly Joy McCabe. She is a leader in holistic and wellness with a company called Zen in a Bottle. She will be sharing her story ...

Healing with Ketamine Therapy

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm really looking forward to exploring ketamine and ketamine assisted therapy with Alli Waddell, Co-Founder of Illumma Ketamine Clinic. She is here t...

Auto-Immune, Aces, Disordered Eating, A Year of Healing

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth Kristof and I sit down to talk about our five takeaways from a year of healing and a year of recording. We revisit some of our past episode ...

No One Path to Healing

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is no one path to healing and we've gone deep this year with 33 women, different modalities all leading to healing, wellness, and the life you d...

Functional Nutrition, Hormones, Your Gut, & Lasting Change

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carly Pollack, Founder of Nutritional Wisdom, joins us this week to talk about gut health, detoxing, diet dogmas and much more. She has created a coac...

Addiction, Dependency, & Trauma

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My lovely Co-Host, Elisabeth Kristof, is back with us again this week. We will be talking about our personal stories that we haven't expressed or talk...

Healing From Breast Cancer

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I will be sharing my journey from being diagnosed with Stage 3, HER2+ breast cancer, to healing in the top 40th percentile. This story is de...

Redefine Success & Forget The Hustle

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this week is Corporate Women's Empowerment Coach, Laura Rubin. She mentors other corporate and entrepreneurial hustlers in their midlife to...

Subconscious Mind & The Life You Desire

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that your subconscious is responsible for 80% of the physical world you create around you. In this week's episode Elisabeth Kristof joins...

Healing with Hypnosis & Heart Math

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us today is local Austenite, Krista Jack, M.S. I'm so excited to share her work with you, this is a very relevant conversation and is really a...

Taken In Turkey: My Story (Part 2)

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey ya'll, I appreciate you coming back and joining me for part 2 of my story. I have sprinkled this story in some Illuminated episodes and I have sat...

Taken In Turkey: My Story (Part1)

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I will be sharing how I understand my story and how it all began for me when I was taken in Turkey in 2009. This story contains...

ACE Scores & Health Across Your Lifetime

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth Kristof is back with us again this week. In this intense conversation we get into ACE Scores, CPTSD, our health, the health and wellness ind...

Intellect, Heart, Passion, Instinct

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze joins us this week to cover relationships, role models, courage, resilience, trust, and stepping into your own power, self evo...

Human Design & a Unique Parenting Approach

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this week is Kristy Martin, a life coach and energy practitioner who helps empower moms with tools that will help them navigate life and mo...

Market Your Genius

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this week is Marketing Genius, Podcast Host, and Coach, Nikki Nash. Her mission is to help 1,000 women build million dollar businesses by 2...

Unblock Your Subconscious Mind

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Illuminated family, in this week's episode I am sitting with Adele Spraggon, award winning Author, Thought Leader, and International Speaker and T...

Lions Gate: Awakening the Heart of Humanity

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Illuminated, we're talking with our resident astrologer Melody Mystic Joy. Melody is an intuitive astrologer, shaman and spiritual ...

End Burnout, Anxiety, Stress

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

She's back y'all, Elisabeth Kristoff, Co-Host and Founder of Brain-Based Wellness. Elisabeth is a Certified Applied Neurology Practitioner who has bee...

Ayahuasca Healing

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Illuminated, we're talking with Melissa Stangl, Founding Partner and COO of The Soltara Healing Centre in Costa Rica. Melissa works with ...

Psychtherapy & Healing Racial Trauma

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by the incredible Sarah Reid, CEO of Minds I Health Solutions and Clinical Researcher. This week we are discussing healing racial an...

Food Freedom

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Co-host Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain-Based Wellness is here today to break down emotional, stress, binge, and disordered eating to show us a ne...

Kambô & The Spirit Path

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca "Radiance" Naylor joins me in this episode to share her experience with Kambô frog medicine and its amazing healing power. She is a wonderful...

Auto-Immune, Yoga, & Wellness

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the amazing Lizzie Brooks joins me to discuss her approach to breathing, yoga and exercise, and their benefits on the body and the mind. She...

Empaths: Waking the Magic Within

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready ya'll, joining me this week is motivational speaker and psychic, Stephanie Roman. She is a divine channel that helps you remember how to unl...

Long Hauler Covid & Neuroscience

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kathy Mauck began her journey in medical research at Oregon Health Sciences University and launched a neuroscience-education company called Z-Health. ...

Sexual Empowerment

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this week to talk all about sexual shame and how to create a "shame free zone" is, internationally acclaimed sexual and spiritual empowerme...

Why Movement Matters

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back with us this week, is our co-host Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain-Based Wellness. Join us today as we dive into the complex and healing world...

Learning From Jealousy

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Dr. Joli Hamilton has joined us to talk about the important role of romantic jealousy, and most importantly how we can navigat...

Fighting Trauma & Improving the Next Generation

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

L. Carol Scott, Educator and Author of Just Be Your S.E.L.F. joins me this week to discuss adverse childhood experiences and how it can affect people ...

Energy Medicine with Applied Mindfulness

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alison J. Kay, Author Founder of Vibrational UPgrade is here today to discuss with me how energy medicine can be a healer. In today's episode, we ...

The Neurology of Pain

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain Based Wellness and Co-Host of Illuminated, is back again to discuss with me the neurology of pain and how pain is ...

A Woman on a Mission

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am over the moon to be talking with Francis 'Poppy' Northcutt in this week's episode. Poppy will share her journey from the first 'Computress' durin...

Quintessential Guide to Preconception, Pregnancy & Postpartum

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am talking with Author and Physical Therapist, Patricia Ladis, about her book 'The Wise Woman's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth' which she co...

The No Bullsh*t Approach to Life & Spirituality

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I sit with Author and Spiritual Coach, Kassi Underwood. We discuss her approach to spiritual practice, the power of praying, medit...

Stress Explained

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain Based Wellness and Co-Host of Illuminated, is back this week to discuss with me the dangers of stress and how it c...

Unlocking Your Next Level & Alchemizing Shame

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is Chelsey Benzel, Intuitive Mentor for thought leaders, coaches, and content creators. She is a writer, mentor, and host of And ...

The Art of Embodied Healing

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is Melanie Holst-Collins, Embodied Healing Guide, National Experiential Facilitator, and Creator of Grow Your Lovespace. Melanie'...

Attachment Styles and the Neurology of Relationships

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

She's back ya'll, co-host Elisabeth Kristof, founder of Brain Based Wellness joins me again this week as we dive into attachment theory and share stor...

Creating a 6-Figure Business & Finding Your Soul Purpose

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is Erica Carrico, an award-winning life purpose and business coach for women who are ready to transform their lives. Erica has a ...

The Energy of Money, The Law of Karma & Abundance Mindset

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is, Founder of School of Mastery, Harriette Jackson. She is a High Priestess of Light, a Gypsy Witch, a Life and Business Coach, ...

Decolonizing Pilates & Anti Racism Practices in the Fitness Industry

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is, Sonja Price Herbert, a classical Pilates Rebel empowering black representation within the fitness industry for over a decade....

Burnout, Diet Culture, & The Default Body

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is Elisabeth Kristof, co-host and founder of Brain Based Wellness and we discuss systems of oppression, domination, and discrimin...

Liberation

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is Miriam Rachael Freed, a Liberation Coach & Consultant who's framework of inclusivity is rooted in the intersectional relations...

Astrology, Kundalini, & Healing Racial Trauma

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is Melody Joy, a Shaman, Intuitive Astrologer, and Spiritual Awakener. She has experience in both the metaphysical and medical fi...

Jesus, Faith Healing, & Embodying Christ

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is Yolanda Reynolds, a believer who endeavors to live, love, and heal as Christ did. She uses the healing promises found in the h...

Hyper & Hypo Vigilance

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness, returns this week and joins me as we unpack what hypo and hyper vigilance is, trauma response,...

Unlocking Human Potential

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by Rachael Te Wano, a light language speaker, activator, womb shaman, akashic reader, multidimensional sOul healer and oracle. H...

Empowering Women Worldwide

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Johanna and I as she shares the injustices that our sisters are globally fighting and why she created Project Monma; an organization that aims to...

CASA, Foster Care, and Supporting the Future

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Shubin is a Texas CASA, licensed foster parent, mentor, and advocate for children. Join us as she dives into the system, children's wellness a...

Applied Neurology & Somatics

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me again this week is Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness. We will be digging deeper into what applied neurology is, somati...

Auto-Immune

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Explore auto-immune disorders, Lupus, Schogrins, and Rheumatoid arthritis with somatic and yogic practitioner Anna Gieselman. Anna has a deep understa...

Creating Resilience Through Trauma

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Roediger is an elite health and performance trainer, with neuro specialist training and she's obsessed with human behavior and why we get into ...

Bingeing & Survival Response

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness, joins me to unpack the neurology behind disordered eating, scarcity mindset, diet culture, and...