The Path to Trauma-Informed Leadership
Carolyn Swora, a leadership consultant and certified “Dare to Lead” facilitator, shares her journey into trauma-informed leadership. She discusses the importance of understanding the nervous
December 2, 2024
The Phoenix & flame Podcast
Pushing Through & Transforming, Even When You Feel Like a Pile of Ash
Create Healthy Boundaries with Your Host, Dana Skaggs
Phoenix and Flame is a podcast by Dana Skaggs, M.A. She is called the “Queen of Boundaries” as well as the “Sassy Psychotherapist.” Her podcast is about pushing through and transforming even when you feel like a pile of ash. If you feel alone in your struggle, check out the candid interviews with inspiring guests.
You’ll hear their authentic journey through struggle, what helped them, what hurt them, and how they finally rose from the ashes. Dana asks direct, thought-provoking questions infused with snarky humor and therapeutic commentary, designed so her listeners will take away useful and applicable rubber-meets-the-road coping strategies.
Behind the Mic
Dana Skaggs is called the Queen of Boundaries because of her extraordinary ability to help her clients create healthy boundaries, so they can experience more peace in their lives. She has been in private practice for over 15 years, specializing in anxiety and adjustment issues as well as trauma work.
Dana earned her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at East Tennessee State University in 1992. She is also licensed as a Senior Psychological Examiner with a Health Service Provider designation.
Out of graduate school, she worked in community mental health (Watauga Mental Health Services then Frontier Health Incorporated). She has served at Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital, Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital as manager of Psychological services, 7 area school systems, as well as conducting many other psychological assessments for the Assessment office of WMHS/FHI.
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Reclaiming Health and Embracing the Second Act
Kim Mosiman, a nutritionist and author, shares her journey of reclaiming her health and discusses the importance of self-love and body responsibility. She emphasizes the
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Setting Boundaries for Well-Being and Success
Shelly Starks, CEO of Inline Consulting Services, shares her journey of personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of understanding behavioral styles and setting boundaries.
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Breaking Through: The Role of Feelings in Empowerment
JJ Flizanes is an empowerment strategist who helps people remove emotional blocks to success and create a personalized roadmap to emotional healing. She believes in
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Navigating Digital Culture: Setting Boundaries and Accessing Creativity
Emanuel Rose, a seasoned marketing expert, shares his journey from personal struggles to professional success, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being and nature in his
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The Freedom of "No" Formula
Looking to set healthy boundaries, say “No” without guilt, navigate toxic relationships, and protect your own peace?
Look no further than “The Freedom of ‘No’ Formula” course! With actionable strategies and a 60-day timeline, you can start living your best life today. Join now and discover the power of saying “No” to what doesn’t serve you!
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News Channel 11: (WJHL) Dana Skaggs tells us how she is reaching out to others through a popular podcast.
Daytime Tricities: (WJHL) Psychotherapist Dana Skaggs gives us some tips on how to enjoy the moments during the Christmas holiday.
Daytime Tricities: Psychotherapist Dana Skaggs hosts a podcast called “Phoenix & Flame”, and today she talked with us about her recent podcast dealing with boundaries and social media, and how we deal with and utilize social media.
Daytime Tricities: Psychotherapist Dana Skaggs tells us how to make manageable goals for the new year.
Daytime Tricities: (WJHL) Psychotherapist Dana Skaggs shares some advice for families during the holidays.
Daytime Tricities: (WJHL) Dana Skaggs M.A. talks about communicating with your child about the emotional toll caused by the pandemic
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