Notes from the Edge

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Finding Meaning, Hope, and the Courage to Keep Talking About Suicide Loss. Jul 13, 2026

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What happens after a loss that changes your life forever?

How do we talk about suicide, grief, and mental health in ways that bring healing instead of silence?

Join me for a powerful live episode of Notes From the Edge as I sit down with author, nationally syndicated columnist, founder of The HelpHUB™, Trevor Project crisis counselor, and three-time suicide loss survivor Lisa Sugarman.

Together we’ll explore what it means to survive profound loss, why the language we use around suicide matters, how to support someone in crisis, and how honest conversations can save lives.

This is a conversation about resilience, compassion, hope, and the courage to speak openly about the experiences so many families carry in silence.

Whether you’ve experienced loss personally, support others professionally, or simply want to better understand mental health, this episode offers insight, humanity, and practical wisdom.

What did you perform in order to survive?

Welcome to the Edge.

www.lisalacy.com

How to Find Lisa's Resources:

https://www.thehelphub.co/

Lisa Sugarman (she/her/hers) | LinkedIn

Notes from the Edge with Lisa Lacy

Human conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.

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When a Vision Changes Everything: Consciousness and the Search for Meaning Jul 13, 2026

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What happens when one extraordinary experience changes the course of your entire life?

In this episode of Notes From the Edge, Lisa Lacy sits down with Australian visionary author Eugene Samolin to explore the intersection of spirituality, consciousness, creativity, and purpose. After a profound spiritual experience reshaped his understanding of reality, Eugene dedicated his life to writing stories that bridge science, faith, philosophy, and the shared human search for meaning.

Together, they discuss identity, awakening, religious traditions, creativity, healing from trauma, and how our deepest experiences can transform the stories we tell about ourselves.

Whether you’re deeply spiritual, cautiously skeptical, or simply curious, this conversation invites you to think beyond labels and explore the questions that unite us all.

In this episode, we discuss:
• The experience that changed Eugene’s life forever
• Spiritual awakening and personal transformation
• Bridging science and faith
• Identity, purpose, and conscious evolution
• Healing trauma through meaning and story
• Why curiosity may be more important than certainty

If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who values thoughtful conversations.

What did you perform in order to survive?

Welcome to the Edge.

How to find Eugene's Work:

Eugene Samolin | LinkedIn

Notes from the Edge with Lisa Lacy

Human conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.

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When High Achievement Becomes Survival Jul 13, 2026

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Success isn’t always a sign that we’re thriving.

Sometimes it’s evidence of how well we’ve learned to survive.

In this episode of Notes From the Edge, I’m joined by internationally recognized stress management expert, speaker, coach, and six-time Amazon #1 bestselling author Lolita Guarin for a conversation about burnout, nervous system health, boundaries, and the hidden cost of high achievement.

Together we’ll explore why so many successful people confuse chronic stress with resilience, how trauma and overperformance become intertwined, and what it really takes to rebuild self-trust before burnout forces us to stop.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re accomplishing everything while quietly falling apart inside, this conversation is for you.

We’ll discuss:
• The difference between stress and survival mode
• The hidden signs of burnout most people miss
• Why high achievers struggle with boundaries
• Rebuilding self-trust after chronic stress
• Creating sustainable success without sacrificing your wellbeing

Join us live for another honest, human conversation about the stories we perform to survive and what becomes possible when we stop performing.

Welcome to the Edge.

www.lisalacy.com

How to Work with Lolita:

Be Amazing You - Stress Management

Lolita Guarin | LinkedIn

Notes from the Edge with Lisa Lacy

Human conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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You got screwed. Your brain may have gotten rewired. Jul 12, 2026

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If you’ve ever walked away from betrayal wondering, “What happened to me?” this episode is for you.

Whether the betrayal came from a partner, family member, workplace, friendship, your health, or even life itself, chronic stress and betrayal don’t just break trust. They can change the way your brain processes safety, relationships, and decision-making.

In this solo episode of Notes From the Edge, Lisa Lacy explores the neuroscience behind betrayal, trauma, and survival without shame or jargon. You’ll learn why you second-guess yourself, overthink everything, struggle to trust your instincts, and why those responses may be signs of adaptation rather than weakness.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
• How betrayal affects the brain and nervous system
• Why you’re not “crazy” or broken
• The role of the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex in survival
• Why insight alone doesn’t create healing
• Practical steps to begin rebuilding self-trust
• How neuroplasticity gives us hope for lasting change

If this conversation resonates with you, you’re invited to Betrayal Rewired™, a complimentary live experiential workshop on Sunday, August 2, where we’ll move beyond information and experience practical tools for nervous system regulation, self-trust, and healing.

Because maybe the problem isn’t that you’re broken.

Maybe your brain simply learned to survive.

If this episode speaks to you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that they are not alone.

What did you perform in order to survive?

Welcome to the edge.

Betrayal Rewired: Register Here

https://calendly.com/contact-lisa-lacy/betrayal-rewired

Notes from the Edge with Lisa Lacy

Human conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.

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What If Nothing Is Wrong With You? Understanding the Behaviors That Help Us Survive Jul 11, 2026

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What if the behaviors we judge the most are actually the ones that helped us survive?

Join me for a powerful live episode of Notes From the Edge with Jessie Hannah, creator of Bare Becoming, as we explore the neuroscience behind body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), trichotillomania, shame, nervous system regulation, and the path from self-judgment to self-understanding.

After hiding her hair-pulling disorder for more than 25 years, Jessie made the courageous decision to shave her head publicly and share her story. Today, her work has reached millions of people by helping them replace the question, “What’s wrong with me?” with a far more compassionate one: “What is this behavior trying to protect me from?”

In this conversation, we’ll explore:

• The hidden reality of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs)
• The neuroscience behind habits that are so difficult to stop
• Why shame rarely leads to healing
• The connection between coping behaviors, identity, and the nervous system
• How curiosity can become the beginning of lasting change
• What it means to truly understand yourself instead of judging yourself

Whether you’ve struggled with anxiety, perfectionism, compulsive behaviors, or simply want to better understand how the brain protects us, this conversation will leave you seeing yourself and others through a more compassionate lens.

Welcome to the Edge.

www.lisalacy.com

Where to find Jesse:

https://www.tiktok.com/@barebecoming?_r=1&_t=ZT-97wP30W0zOA

Notes from the Edge with Lisa Lacy

Human conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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When Love Meets Survival: Healing Relationships After Trauma Jul 11, 2026

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What if the biggest challenges in our relationships aren’t about communication at all?

What if they’re about survival?

Join me for a live episode of Notes From the Edge with licensed marriage and family therapist Kayla Crane as we explore the hidden ways trauma, attachment, and past experiences shape the way we love, fight, trust, and connect.

Together we’ll discuss:

• Why communication alone doesn’t solve relationship problems
• How trauma silently affects even healthy relationships
• Healing after infidelity and rebuilding trust
• The role of attachment styles in adult relationships
• Why couples keep having the same arguments
• What authentic connection looks like after survival mode

This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why relationships can feel so hard, even when love is present.

Welcome to the Edge.

How to Find Kayla:

https://www.southdenvertherapy.com/

Notes from the Edge with Lisa Lacy

Human conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.

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Finding JOY in a World That Rewards Burnout Jul 11, 2026

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What if success isn’t the destination we’ve been taught it is?

Join me live for an honest conversation with Ted Kopecko, #1 international bestselling author of Finding JOY… Journey of You, as we explore why so many accomplished professionals still feel burned out, disconnected, and unfulfilled despite doing everything “right.”

After more than 30 years in business, architecture, entrepreneurship, and commercial real estate, Ted discovered a common pattern: people were building successful careers while quietly losing themselves in the process.

Together, we’ll explore:

• The difference between being Life-Led and JOY-Led
• Why achievement doesn’t always create fulfillment
• How identity shapes every decision we make
• The hidden cost of living on autopilot
• Practical ways to align your mindset, purpose, and time
• What it really means to rewrite your story

This conversation is for entrepreneurs, executives, leaders, creators, and anyone who has ever wondered:

“I’ve built the life I thought I wanted… so why doesn’t it feel the way I expected?”

Welcome to the Edge.

www.lisalacy.com

How to Work with Ted:

Ted Kopecko Author "Finding JOY... Journey Of You" | LinkedIn

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Notes from the Edge with Lisa Lacy

Human conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.

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Beyond Survival: Awakening Through Adversity Jul 11, 2026

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What if healing ourselves is the first step toward healing the world?

Join me for a powerful live conversation with author, artist, environmental advocate, and longtime meditation and yoga practitioner TeZa Lord as we explore the connection between recovery, spirituality, resilience, and our relationship with the natural world.

After overcoming addiction and transforming her own life, TeZa has dedicated her work to helping others rediscover purpose, inner peace, and a deeper sense of connection. Together, we’ll discuss what it means to move beyond survival, navigate life’s hardest seasons, and find hope even when everything seems to be falling apart.

In this conversation, we’ll explore:

• The hidden gifts of recovery and personal transformation

• Why healing ourselves may be the greatest act of service

• The relationship between nature, spirituality, and mental well being

• Finding meaning during grief, loss, burnout, and major life transitions

• How to stay compassionate in a divided world without losing yourself

Whether you’re navigating your own healing journey or simply looking for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to be fully human, this episode is for you.

Welcome to the Edge.

www.lisalacy.com

How to Work with TeZa:

teZa Lord | LinkedIn

ZLORD podcast teZa Lord

Notes from the Edge with Lisa Lacy

Human conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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When Healing Isn’t Enough: The Deeper Shift Beyond Insight Jul 11, 2026

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We’ve all heard the advice.

Go to therapy.
Journal.
Meditate.
Read the books.
Do the inner work.

But what happens when you’ve done all of that and something still feels stuck?

Join me for a live conversation with Cheryl Stelte, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the Azarias Energy Healing Certification Program, as we explore why awareness doesn’t always lead to transformation and what it takes to create lasting change.

Together we’ll discuss the intersection of trauma, subconscious conditioning, nervous system regulation, identity, spirituality, and the survival patterns that quietly shape our lives.

Whether you’re a clinician, coach, leader, survivor, or simply someone curious about the human experience, this conversation will challenge you to think beyond insight and toward embodied transformation.

We’ll explore:
• Why insight alone often isn’t enough
• Trauma and subconscious survival patterns
• Cheryl’s near-death experience and its impact on her work
• The difference between knowing and becoming
• What authentic transformation actually looks like

Bring your questions. Join us live. Let’s have another human conversation that matters.

Notes From the Edge™
Where high performers stop performing and start having the conversations they should have had all along.

www.lisalacy.com

How to Work with Cheryl:

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Cheryl Stelte | LinkedIn

Notes from the Edge with Lisa Lacy

Human conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Success Without Alignment: Why High Achievers Still Feel Empty Jul 10, 2026

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Can you build a successful business without losing yourself?

Entrepreneur, speaker, and business strategist Gini Trask has spent decades helping companies grow into multi-million-dollar organizations. But behind every business challenge she encountered was something much deeper: people searching for purpose, alignment, and a way to succeed without sacrificing themselves.

In this episode of Notes From the Edge, Lisa Lacy and Gini explore:

• Why success and fulfillment aren’t always the same thing
• How entrepreneurs unknowingly build businesses around survival patterns
• What “WIN WIN WIN” really means
• The power of solving problems forward
• How alignment changes leadership, relationships, and business
• The question every high achiever should ask themselves

And, as always, the conversation ends with the signature Notes From the Edge question:

What did you perform in order to survive… and what happened when you finally let it go?

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve built a life that truly belongs to you, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Gini Trask:
Gini Trask | LinkedIn

Gini's Meditation:

https://form.jotform.com/toptiertravel/your-magic-meditation-VOW

Notes from the Edge with Lisa Lacy

Human conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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