Host Ron Rapaport interviews certified betrayal trauma practitioner Mr. J about the nature of betrayal trauma, how it differs from other trauma, and practical steps for individuals and couples to begin healing.

The episode covers immediate actions after discovering betrayal (medical checks, needs assessments, grounding), managing shame and triggers, rebuilding trust, common reconciliation mistakes, realistic timelines, and resources from Mr. J for ongoing support.

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Kerisma Vere, author of "The Light Switch Myth"

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Host Ron Rapaport interviews Lauren Zelt, founder and CEO of Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), about her journey from journalism to leading a national nonprofit focused on consumer protection.

The conversation explores PACT's mission to stop lawsuit abuse, staged-accident scams, and misleading legal and medical practices that drive up costs for everyday families, and highlights real-world examples, a documentary, and recent state legislative wins.

Listeners learn practical tips to protect themselves, where to find resources (ProtectingAmericanConsumers.org), and how to get involved in supporting consumer-rights reform.

Sponsors: Dr. Erica Elliott, author of "Medicine and Miracle in the High

Desert, From "Mountains to Medicine", "From Doctor to Healer"

Alicia Baca Rush, author of "The Good Kind of Cancer"

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In this episode Ron Rapaport interviews Victoria Pelletier, a corporate executive and author who rose from poverty and trauma to become a CEO and thought leader on resilient, authentic leadership.

Victoria explains her concept of "healthy resilience," contrasts it with burnout, and shares practical habits—self-care, community, purpose, and self-awareness—that sustained her career and leadership through major transformations.

Listeners will hear personal stories, leadership lessons, and actionable advice for cultivating resilience, empathy, and a whole-human approach to success.

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Dr. Erica Elliott, author of trilogy "From Mountains to

Medicine, "Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert",

"From Doctor to Healer"

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