Thursday, November 20, 2025

In this episode of Trauma and Transcendence, Amanda M Dodd welcomes Rev Sandra L Gelinas, a founding member of the Akashic Alliance™ and co-creator of the Akashic Illumination Deck. They delve into Sandra's journey with the Akashic Records, exploring how she discovered them and her experiences in teaching and creating the Akashic Illumination Deck. Sandra shares insights on the transformative power of the Akashic Records, the importance of asking clear questions, and the profound healing and guidance they offer. The conversation also touches on the development of the Akashic Illumination Deck and its role in helping individuals connect with their records. -> Full episode available Thursday November 20th @ 7:00 pm est <- #akashicrecords #sandragelinas #edgarcayce #akashicilluminationdeck

Monday, October 27, 2025

Join Amanda M Dodd and Jodie Solberg as they delve into the transformative power of trauma-informed hypnotherapy. Discover how generational healing can break cycles of trauma and foster resilience. Tune in for insights on empowering children and families through mindful practices. -> Full episode available Thursday Octobern30th @ 7:00 pm est <- #traumahealing #Hypnotherapy #generationalhealing

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Reiki, Hypnosis & Energy Healing — In Person now in a new space! Hello Beautiful Soul, I’m thrilled to share a milestone that feels like both a homecoming and a new beginning —

Monday, October 13, 2025

Episode 61 with Evan Gatte In the latest episode of "Trauma and Transcendence," Amanda M. Dodd sits down with Evan Gatte, owner of Dale McCutcheon's Martial Arts School, to explore the transformative power of martial arts in trauma healing. Evan shares his journey from student to owner, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and mindfulness in every movement. Discover how martial arts can be a path to resilience, offering a unique blend of physical, mental, and emotional growth. Evan's insights into the mind-body connection and the role of meditation in martial arts provide a fresh perspective on healing. Whether you're seeking self-defense skills or a deeper understanding of yourself, this episode is a must-listen.

Monday, October 13, 2025

Episode 60 | Trauma & Transcendence Podcast In this week’s episode of Trauma & Transcendence, host Amanda M. Dodd sits down with Dale Turnbull, a Metaphors of Movement Coach and Trainer whose work bridges psychology, symbolism, and transformation. Dale’s unique approach reveals the hidden metaphors running our lives—and how, by exploring them consciously, we can find new movement, direction, and personal freedom. Dale brings over 12 years of experience in personal development, NLP, hypnosis, IEMT, and Provocative Change Works, blending practical insight with deep unconscious exploration. “For a long time,” Dale admits, “I struggled to look at myself honestly. It felt painful, so I avoided it. But when I found Metaphors of Movement, it gave me a way to explore my inner world safely and curiously.” Amanda and Dale dive into the fascinating world of metaphorical communication—how the language we use every day (“I feel stuck,” “I’m hitting a wall,” “I’m in a dark place”) is actually revealing unconscious maps of our experience.

Monday, October 06, 2025

Episode 59 | Trauma & Transcendence Podcast In this transformative episode, we sit down with Cally Rempis, also known as Hypno Coach Cally, an Integrative Health Coach and Certified Hypnotist who is truly a force of authenticity. Cally's journey—from struggling with lifelong self-sabotage and negative self-talk to finding a "total game changer" in hypnosis—is a powerful testament to the hope that is available to all of us. Beyond her work helping clients transform their health and mindset, Cally is a powerhouse frontwoman for the 80s alternative rock band Ray Gun. This unique blend of energy, authenticity, and deep somatic understanding is exactly what makes her approach to trauma healing so effective.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Episode 57 | Trauma & Transcendence Podcast What if the key to resilience isn’t erasing challenges, but learning to shift your thoughts? In this episode of the Trauma & Transcendence Podcast, Amanda M. Dodd welcomes Desiree Holmes Scherini, BCH, MHt, LBLt—an award-winning, board-certified Master Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Author, and Intuitive. Desiree specializes in helping people transform their inner world through hypnotherapy, past life regression, intuitive practices, and personal empowerment tools. From living through profound health challenges to teaching at international hypnosis conferences, Desiree’s story highlights the power of mindset, resilience, and practical spiritual tools.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Episode 56 | September 18th, 2025 What if you could transform trauma and build unshakable self-worth through play, presence, and unconditional love? Discover the inspiring journey of Claudia Rickard and the creation of The Bunny Talk Process™. In this moving episode of the Trauma & Transcendence Podcast, Amanda welcomes Claudia Rickard, Certified Consulting Hypnotist, Emotional Intelligence Development Specialist, international trainer, and author of A Parent’s Journey – The Bunny Talk Process. Together, they explore how emotional intelligence, hypnosis, and Claudia’s groundbreaking Bunny Talk Process™ help children, parents, and even adults anchor safety, love, and healing. From her intuitive childhood awareness of caregiving to her own struggles and triumphs as a parent, Claudia shares how her experiences shaped her passion for helping others. Her story is both raw and inspiring, reminding us that healing often begins with curiosity, choice, and unconditional love.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Episode 55 | September 11, 2025 Ready to rewrite the inner script that’s holding you back? Hypnotherapist and subconscious coach Matt Dickson shares the mind-body tools you need to break through self-sabotage and live with deep confidence. In this episode of the Trauma & Transcendence Podcast, Amanda sits down with Matt Dickson, a Certified Hypnotherapist and 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher who blends hypnosis, nervous system awareness, and emotional intelligence to help clients transform from the inside out. Known for creating Subconscious Sanctuary, a Yin Yoga + Hypnosis fusion event series, Matt brings his trauma-informed wisdom and coaching experience to the mic to talk about boundaries, belief systems, nervous system regulation, and how to stop performing and start embodying your truth.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Episode 54 | September 4, 2025 What if birth could be calm, empowering, and aligned with your inner wisdom? Discover the transformative world of HypnoBirthing and prenatal hypnosis with Tiffany Timmins. In this episode of the Trauma & Transcendence Podcast, Amanda welcomes Tiffany Timmins, HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator, Consulting Hypnotist, and founder of Birthing By Calm. Tiffany joins the show to share her personal and professional insights on how hypnosis can transform the pregnancy and birthing experience into one of empowerment, calm, and trust. Drawing from her own peaceful HypnoBirthing experience, Tiffany now teaches parents how to tap into their subconscious, release fear, and make informed, confident choices during pregnancy, labor, and beyond. This episode explores the deep emotional and spiritual aspects of childbirth, self-trust, and the power of the mind-body connection.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Are you looking to deepen your trauma-informed toolkit with a somatic healing method that integrates seamlessly with hypnosis and coaching? At MIHC25, I’ll be sharing “Breath of Release: How Circular Theta Breath Unlocks Somatic Trauma Healing”—a one-hour experiential breathwork session and practitioner training that merges hypnosis, theta brainwave states, and somatic trauma release.

Saturday, July 05, 2025

Discover how EMDR helped but didn’t fully heal me—and how IEMT changed everything. A raw, personal journey through trauma, survival, and real transformation.

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Curious if AI can tap into the Akashic Records? Learn the difference between divine soul wisdom and digital intelligence — and how to stay grounded in your spiritual authority.

Monday, June 16, 2025

After a traumatic experience, the way we relate to others can feel... complicated. You may notice that you’re more sensitive to noise, touch, or conversation. People may be reaching out with good intentions—but you find yourself exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond. Your nervous system is still working hard to return to safety, and sometimes, other people (even kind, well-meaning ones) can unintentionally stir the storm again. That’s why it’s crucial to give yourself full permission to protect your peace while you heal. Below are six reminders and practical tools to help you care for yourself while navigating others in the days and weeks following a traumatic event.

Friday, June 13, 2025

When trauma gets stuck in the body, it doesn’t only show up in flashbacks or triggers during the day. It can quietly, invisibly shape your sleep. How you lie in bed. What your hands do unconsciously. Whether you drift off peacefully—or not at all. For many trauma survivors, the nervous system doesn’t recognize sleep as a safe state. Instead, it stays alert, half-on-guard, monitoring the environment for danger—even in dreams. In this blog post, we’ll explore how stuck trauma can impact sleep, particularly through unconscious body positioning, nighttime imagery, and sleep disruptions. You’ll also learn one gentle but powerful way to reduce nighttime flashbacks and hypnagogic experiences. #sleep #trauma #hypervigilance #flashbacks #traumahealing