In this episode of Scary Calm, Lisa sits down with Del Smith—a woman who has faced and overcome childhood trauma, marital struggles, medical challenges, financial hardships, and emotional battles. Despite it all, Del has not only survived but thrived, raising three incredible children and now dedicating her life to helping other women heal and step into their power.

Del shares her philosophy of ruthless intentionality—the practice of consciously choosing every action, every decision, and every path forward to break free from autopilot living. She opens up about how unhealed trauma keeps us stuck, how small intentional shifts can lead to massive transformation, and why making time for yourself (even just five minutes a day) is a revolutionary act of self-care.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by past hurts or struggled to take control of your own story, this episode will inspire you to reclaim your life with clarity, courage, and purpose. Because the life of your dreams isn’t out of reach—it’s waiting for you to step into it. And yes, sometimes, you have to do it scared.

In this episode of Scary Calm with Lisa Lacy, Lisa sits down with Sherry Canino—a holistic trauma healer, author, and fierce advocate for survivors of narcissistic abuse. Together, they dive into the complex journey of breaking free from toxic cycles, rebuilding a sense of self, and embracing the power of community in the healing process.

Sherry shares her insights on how art therapy can unlock deep emotional wounds, why retreats provide a sacred space for transformation, and how connection with others can be the key to reclaiming your life. They discuss the raw realities of leaving an abusive relationship, the emotional rollercoaster of detaching from trauma bonds, and the deep, sometimes terrifying peace that follows.

If you’re searching for a space where your pain is understood, your healing is honored, and your strength is celebrated—you’ve found it. Because sometimes, the calm after the storm is the scariest part—but you don’t have to face it alone.

In this episode of Scary Calm, host Lisa Lacy sits down with wellness educator, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Janelle Cook. As the creator of the Simple Health Test Method, Janelle has dedicated her career to cutting through the confusion of modern health trends, empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being. With decades of experience in clinical nutrition, herbalism, energy work, and holistic health, she shares insights on how to decode your body's signals, identify root causes of health issues, and build a wellness practice.

From personal healing journeys to lost knowledge in self-healing, this episode explores why true wellness starts from within. Tune in to discover how Janelle’s techniques can help you simplify your approach to health and start living with clarity and confidence. Plus, learn how to get her book Wellness is Your Business and take the first steps in reclaiming your health.

How can mothers and teens rebuild trust and heal from past trauma? In this deeply moving episode of Scary Calm, host Lisa Lacy sits down with Shelly Judd, an NLP practitioner, communication expert, and coach specializing in helping moms reconnect with their traumatized teens.

Shelly shares her personal journey of overcoming a toxic marriage, navigating the struggles of parenting through trauma, and ultimately mending the fractured bond with her daughters. Using neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), subconscious reprogramming, and emotional release techniques, she teaches parents and teens how to let go of limiting beliefs, release guilt, and step into their authentic selves with confidence and love.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The power of NLP and subconscious reprogramming in healing trauma

• How to release mom guilt and break free from shame

• A transformative forgiveness exercise to heal past wounds

• How to shift your perspective on trauma to reclaim your power

• Why healing yourself first is the key to helping your teen thrive

If you’re a mother struggling to connect with your teen or someone who wants to break free from generational trauma, this episode is packed with practical tools, mindset shifts, and deep emotional healing practices.

Why do we keep reaching for food when what we’re really craving is something deeper? In this episode of Scary Calm, Lisa Lacy sits down with Katy Landis, a transformational nutrition and mindset coach, motivational speaker, and author of the Amazon bestseller Losing Weight is an Inside Job: How to Forget Food and Focus on You.

Katy shares her powerful journey of overcoming emotional eating, shedding 70 pounds—not through restrictive dieting, but by healing the deeper wounds that kept her stuck in self-sabotage. Her work goes beyond food, helping people break free from the stress-eat-regret cycle by addressing the real root causes: shame, trauma, and the belief that they are not enough.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why weight struggles have nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with pain

• The emotional roots of overeating and how to heal them

• How food becomes a coping mechanism for unprocessed trauma

• Why saying no is one of the most powerful tools for self-healing

• How self-awareness and small daily shifts can lead to lasting transformation

Katy’s message is clear: true freedom from emotional eating starts from within. If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of using food for comfort, this episode is for you.

What happens when survival feels like a burden instead of a gift? In this deeply moving episode of Scary Calm, Lisa Lacy sits down with Neila Ramsingh, a certified life coach, suicide survivor, and author of Unleash: Discover Your True Desire and Become the Happiest Person You Know.

Neila shares her powerful story of overcoming childhood trauma, suicidal struggles, and cultural stigmas that kept her pain buried for years. Born into poverty in Guyana, assaulted at a young age, and forced to leave school due to financial hardship, Neila’s life seemed destined for suffering. Yet, through resilience, self-education, and an unshakable will to break generational cycles, she transformed her pain into purpose.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why surviving suicide left Neila questioning why she was still here

• The cultural barriers that silence trauma survivors and how to break them

• The power of forgiveness—not for them, but for you

• How to heal from trauma without reliving it

• The role of coaching in moving forward beyond therapy

This is not just a conversation—it’s a call to empowerment for anyone struggling with self-worth, generational wounds, or the feeling that their voice has been stolen. Neila’s mission is simple: to help others find their reason to live.

“I survived suicide for a reason, and now my purpose is to help others find theirs.”

At the core André is an inventor, somewhat of an anarchist (sorry, disruptor!), and a traveller. His belief in his inventions motivated him into entrepreneurship which funded travel and experiences almost beyond belief. When André sold his businesses, he continued his passion for traveling and absorbing foreign cultures - living and working in seven different countries, consulting for small businesses. In 2000 he went ‘back to school’ to earn a Ph.D. in Social Psychology with a focus on “Creativity in an Organizational Context”. In 2011 André published Embracing the New Era which examines creativity from a new perspective and explains many anomalies from why brainstorming doesn’t work to why creatives have a higher rate of psychological problems compared to others. André is now a life and executive/business coach and keynote speaker, lives in Reno and plays jazz flute, saxophone, piano and guitar, meditates and has a wonderful time with his grand kids.

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Dr. Stephanie Bacon is dedicated to making the world a better place: She is a teacher, mother, researcher, motivational speaker, breathwork facilitator, and active member of two international peace and mindfulness organizations.

At the heart of her work is a recognition of the magnificent power of humans to create, connect, and solve problems when they are fed, housed, and socially and emotionally well.

Her research contributes to a growing body of empirical evidence highlighting the importance of social and emotional skills in fostering health, happiness, and productivity. Stephanie’s work specifically focuses on how classroom teachers and teacher leaders promote or inhibit well-being in schools and their surrounding communities. She views teachers and teacher leaders as ripple makers, whose relational presence in the classroom has profound and far-reaching impacts.

Through her research and advocacy, Stephanie strives to create meaningful change in schools, communities, and the world. You can find her in almost all the places:

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