A podcast for people who believe they deserve to be healthy. Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support</a>.

Listen & Watch: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show/id1496692066" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts </a>| <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/lindseyelmore" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1RbMwICD18iLEcJBIzvPNf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a> In this deeply moving episode, Lindsay sits down with Laura Evens—friend, mentor, and founder of the Willowfield Foundation—to discuss the traumatic events that changed her family forever. Laura shares the heartbreaking story of her daughter’s sexual abuse and suicide attempt, the hidden dangers of grooming, and the shocking reality that abuse often hides in plain sight. This conversation covers the painful truth about child sexual abuse, trafficking, and the signs parents usually miss. Laura also explains her work with NAMI and the importance of access to mental health support. This episode is a call to action for all of us: to be aware, ask better questions, and protect the most vulnerable in our lives. Key Takeaways<ul><li>Child abuse thrives in silence, secrecy, and “nice” neighborhoods. </li><li>Grooming is subtle, manipulative, and often misunderstood. </li><li>Trafficking and abuse aren’t always strangers or abductions: 90% of abusers are known and trusted. </li><li>Ask better questions as a parent—don’t just ask if they were polite, ask if anything felt uncomfortable. </li><li>Secrets are never safe; surprises are fun, but secrets need to be shared. </li><li>Parents should show up unannounced and trust their gut feelings. </li><li>The Willowfield Foundation provides mental health therapy scholarships for children. </li><li>Forgiveness and healing are daily choices, not one-time events. </li></ul> Listen in to learn more  01:58 – Laura's background and transition from corporate to mission-driven work 05:16 – The traumatic experience that changed everything 07:25 – Warning signs, grooming, and the importance of adult responsibility 11:56 – Empowering kids to speak up without fear 15:08 – Laura’s work with NAMI and crisis response 16:58 – Founding the Willowfield Foundation and its mission 19:41 – Letting go of guilt as a parent 20:44 – Shocking statistics about abuse and why awareness matters 22:39 – Where to find more information Resources & Next Steps<ul><li><a href="https://trustyourgutfeelings.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Willowfield Foundation </a></li><li><a href="https://www.nami.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness </a></li><li><a href="https://www.d2l.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stewards of Children Training – Darkness to Light </a></li></ul><a href="https://trustyourgutfeelings.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trust Your Gut Feelings </a> Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support</a>.

The Lindsey Elmore Show

Protecting Our Children: Spotting Abuse and Empowering Kids' Mental Health

Listen & Watch: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show/id1496692066" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts </a>| <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/lindseyelmore" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1RbMwICD18iLEcJBIzvPNf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a> Former marriage and family therapist turned mental wellness coach, Andrea Clark, joins The Lindsay Elmore Show to talk about the hidden cost of overfunctioning and how survival mode quietly wreaks havoc on women’s mental, emotional, and physical health. Andrea shares her journey through trauma, misdiagnosis, and burnout—and how she now helps high-achieving women break generational patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and stop outsourcing their worth.  From redefining self-care to spotting the signs of hidden dysregulation, this episode is a must-listen for women who feel like they’re doing everything “right” and still feel depleted. If you're constantly hustling but never feel healed, this is your call to slow down, tune in, and finally feel safe in your own body. Key Takeaways: <ul><li>Survival mode often hides behind success and overachievement. </li><li>Chronic dysregulation mimics ADHD, insomnia, and burnout. </li><li>True self-care means nervous system regulation, not spa days </li><li>Healing begins with removing obligations and reclaiming “no.” </li><li>Many women are coping, not healing, and don’t know the difference </li><li>Grounding, sunlight, and nervous system flexibility are essential steps. </li><li>Trauma isn’t just the big stuff—it’s the constant need to perform </li><li>You don’t have to earn rest or softness. </li></ul>Listen in to learn more: 00:00 – From coping to healing 01:00 – Meet Andrea: therapist turned truth-teller 03:00 – How trauma shaped her healing path 05:00 – What survival mode actually looks like 06:00 – Why women don’t recognize their own dysregulation 09:00 – Signs you’re stuck in fight-or-flight 12:00 – Real self-care vs. performative wellness 14:00 – How to begin nervous system healing 16:00 – Reclaiming softness and saying “no” 18:00 – The role of intuition and embodiment 20:00 – Why “doing more” isn’t the answer Resources & Next Steps: <ul><li>Follow Andrea Clark on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreaclarkcoaching" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @andreaclarkcoaching </a></li><li>Listen to Andrea’s podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-mental-health-what-they-dont-tell-you/id1796428783" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Truth About Mental Health</a>. </li><li>Learn more about the Embodied Healing Roadmap at<a href="https://www.andreaclarkcoaching.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> andreaclarkcoaching.com </a></li></ul> Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support</a>.

Why You're Always Exhausted: Survival Mode, Overfunctioning, and the Path to Nervous System Healing with Andrea Clark

Listen & Watch: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show/id1496692066" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts </a>| <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/lindseyelmore" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1RbMwICD18iLEcJBIzvPNf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandy_white_eskelin/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandy_white_eskelin/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mandy White Eskelin</a> joins The Lindsay Elmore Show to break down why restrictive diets can wreak havoc on your hormones, metabolism, and mental health. A former fitness pro who once stood dehydrated on stage with a trophy in hand and a collapsing body, Mandy now helps women heal their relationship with food by starting at the root—the gut. She unpacks how chronic inflammation, food sensitivities, and cortisol imbalances stall weight loss and fuel emotional burnout. Mandy shares simple, sustainable strategies for balancing your plate, resetting your gut, and ditching diet culture once and for all.  If you’ve been burned by the “clean eating” trap, this is your permission slip to reset and rebuild—inside and out. Key Takeaways: <ul><li>Restrictive diets lead to hormonal imbalance, gut damage, and metabolic burnout. </li><li>Gut health controls serotonin, dopamine, and your body’s stress response. </li><li>Eating the same “healthy” foods daily can create new food sensitivities. </li><li>High cortisol levels contribute to fat storage, especially around the midsection. </li><li>Balancing blood sugar with whole foods reduces cravings and restores energy.</li><li>Fats don’t make you fat—sugar and stress do </li><li>Fruit should always be paired with protein and fat to prevent insulin spikes. </li><li>Processed food wrecks your gut microbiome, which affects everything. </li></ul> Listen in to learn more: 00:01 – Mandy's emotional breaking point and diet rock bottom 01:24 – Welcome to the show & Mandy’s background 02:42 – From trainer to chronic dieter: Mandy's weight loss journey 04:12 – The competition that wrecked her health 06:25 – Hormone issues, food sensitivities & ER visits 07:37 – How gut damage begins & why healing it changed everything 09:21 – The gut: your second brain and hormone HQ 11:59 – Diet diversity, protein cycling & why food variety matters 14:43 – What happens when you can’t digest “real food” 17:58 – 21-day metabolic reset & removing inflammatory foods 20:16 – Using food sensitivity testing for personalized healing 24:05 – Why women need fat (and should fear sugar instead) 25:44 – The truth about fruit: it’s not a snack 27:42 – Good fats vs. bad fats (and what’s ruining your cells) 31:00 – Reprogramming your palate away from sugar addiction 34:55 – Reintroducing foods post-reset: listening to your body 36:56 – Why Mandy chose holistic nutrition over conventional training 39:25 – It’s not just food: primary vs. secondary nutrition 40:39 – The gut-brain connection and how food impacts mental health Resources & Next Steps: <ul><li>Try the <a href="https://www.everlywell.com/products/food-sensitivity/?srsltid=AfmBOoqtlYtaiQwRfi-2Im6KK1u6cr4ZCKjCngH2eQ1-IItJEDmybVI6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EverlyWell Food Sensitivity Test </a></li><li>Explore <a href="https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=683384823777503&id=100063179742486" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mandy’s 21-Day Metabolic Reset</a> on Mandy’s website.</li><li>Follow Mandy White Eskelin on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandywhiteeskelin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @mandywhiteeskelin. </a></li><li>Read:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Microbiome-Diet-Scientifically-Restore-Permanent/dp/0738218111" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> The Microbiome Diet by Raphael Kellman</a></li></ul> Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support</a>.

Stop Consuming, Start Becoming: The Truth About Inner Transformation with Mandy White Eskelin

In this thought-provoking episode, Lindsey Elmore welcomes performance coach Bill Banta to unpack why most self-help strategies don’t work—and what to do instead. Bill explores the difference between self-development and developing self, revealing how awareness, energy, and aligned identity are the true drivers of success. You’ll hear how repetition rewires your reality, why inner peace leads to outer speed, and how to finally stop consuming information you never implement. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of doing more but becoming less, this episode offers a grounded, soul-deep reset. This isn’t another hustle-your-way-to-happy conversation—it’s an invitation to become someone worth following, starting with yourself. Key Takeaways: <ul><li>Self-development is about accumulation; developing self is about transformation</li><li>Calmness and internal harmony are the foundation for lasting momentum</li><li>You will never outperform your identity—change must start within</li><li>Most people are over-informed and under-implemented</li><li>Repetition builds familiarity, which builds confidence and ultimately change</li></ul>Chapter Timestamps: <ul><li>00:00 – Lindsey opens with reflection on real change</li><li>05:37 – Bill explains self-development vs. developing self</li><li>10:59 – Awareness as the ignition for transformation</li><li>14:39 – Calm creates speed: radio frequency and alignment</li><li>22:28 – Protecting your energetic field and setting intentions</li><li>31:51 – Why repetition builds truth in the subconscious</li><li>44:00 – Spiritual confidence, discernment, and trusting your inner voice</li></ul>Resources & Next Steps: <ul><li>Learn more about Bill: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/billbanta.coaching" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@billbanta.coaching</a></li><li>Lindsey’s favorite reads: As a Man Thinketh, The Game of Life and How to Play It, Think and Grow Rich</li><li>Practice: Start each morning by asking “What’s the energy I’m bringing into today?”</li></ul>Related Episodes: <ul><li>Ep 225 | The Hormonal Blindspot: Why Ignoring Your Hormones Can Harm Your Health | Beth Westie</li><li>Ep 244 | Detoxify Your Life: Strategies for Reducing Toxic Exposure | Dr. Rana Mafee</li></ul> Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support</a>.

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