In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Dr. Don Wood, clinical counseling PhD, author, and founder of the Inspired Performance Institute. Dr. Wood has spent years researching how trauma affects the mind and the body, helping people reframe past experiences to live at their highest potential.

Together, they explore TIPP (Trauma Integration & Performance Protocol), a groundbreaking framework Dr. Wood developed for processing trauma, enhancing performance, and reducing chronic reactivity. Listeners will gain insights into how trauma—both large and subtle—shapes our daily lives, and practical strategies for healing and growth.

In this conversation, Dr. Don and Dr. Emily dive into:

• What TIPP is and how it differs from conventional therapy or trauma models
• Real-life examples of transformation using TIPP, from individuals to leaders and athletes
• How to integrate TIPP with other modalities like somatics, breathwork, and nervous system work
• The concept of "emotional concussions" and high-definition trauma memory
• Ongoing maintenance practices to sustain shifts in emotional regulation and performance
• Future directions for trauma reprocessing, research, and integration

About Dr. Don Wood

Dr. Don Wood, PhD, is a clinical counseling specialist, author, and founder of the Inspired Performance Institute. He helps people reframe trauma and elevate their lives to a place of high performance, emphasizing that experiences across the lifespan continue to shape our present well-being. Through TIPP, Dr. Wood guides individuals, teams, and leaders to reprocess trauma, reduce chronic reactivity, and thrive emotionally and physically.

Resources & Links:

• Website
• Linktree

What if your pain wasn't just physical? In this transformative episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Skye Roberts, a NeuroKinetic Therapy instructor and somatic educator, to explore the powerful connection between emotion, memory, and the body. Together, they unpack how trauma, language, and nervous system regulation shape the way we move, rest, and heal. From grounding and coherence to sound healing and self-awareness, Skye shares practical tools to rewire chronic patterns and create a body that feels safe, resilient, and deeply connected—from the inside out.

In this conversation, Skye and Dr. Emily dive into:

• The connection between emotional patterns and physical pain or compensation
• How NeuroKinetic Therapy reveals hidden causes of chronic dysfunction
• What it means to develop a healing vocabulary and reframe internal dialogue
• Why some people hold trauma differently—through the lens of attachment, support, and nervous system regulation
• The role of sound, coherence, and environment in calming the body's stress response
• How parents can help children co-regulate and build emotional safety early in life

About Skye Roberts

Skye Roberts is a pioneering educator, healer, and Level 3 NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) practitioner whose 30-year career bridges physical, emotional, and neurological healing. After decades of working with clients in pain—from elite athletes to everyday movers—Skye discovered that true recovery extends beyond muscles and joints. Her work focuses on understanding the emotional and mental patterns held in the body and teaching others how to rewire the nervous system for lasting transformation through tools like grounding, breath, and sensory awareness.

Resources & Links:

• Instagram: @skyelangstonroberts

In this powerful and heart-centered episode, Dr. Emily Splichal welcomes Chantal Traub, a seasoned doula, educator, and health coach with more than 25 years of experience guiding women through the transitions of birth, postpartum, and perimenopause.

Together, they explore how polyvagal theory—the science of the vagus nerve and nervous system regulation—can help women cultivate resilience, calm, and confidence through every season of life. From labor to midlife, Chantal shares how nervous system awareness and somatic practices can transform not just how we birth, but how we rest, think, and thrive.

In this conversation, Chantal and Dr. Emily dive into:

• What polyvagal theory is and why it's essential for understanding stress, safety, and connection
• How supporting the nervous system during birth fosters empowerment and smoother outcomes
• Why sleep and cognitive changes in perimenopause are linked to vagal tone and regulation
• Simple daily tools to enhance nervous system balance and brain clarity
• The evolving landscape of women's health—from performance to presence

About Chantal Traub

Chantal Traub is a certified doula, yoga teacher, childbirth educator, and health coach with a holistic focus on women's empowerment through body literacy and nervous system balance. She blends movement, mindfulness, and polyvagal-informed practices to help women reconnect to their innate wisdom through all stages of life—from birth to perimenopause.

Resources & Links:

• Website: chantaltraub.com

• Instagram: @chantal.traub

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