Betrayal trauma expert Mr. Jay explains what betrayal trauma really is, why it rewires the nervous system, and how to rebuild safety, trust, and self-worth from the inside out. A powerful, practical conversation on healing, boundaries, and self-leadership.
What if vitality is not about pushing harder, but about listening more deeply?
In this conversation with Dr. Deborah Zucker, naturopathic physician, mental-health counselor, and author of The Vitality Map, we explore the nine keys to deep vitality. Deborah shares her own health crisis, the wake-up call that changed her life, and the foundational skills most of us were simply never taught: attunement, listening to inner feedback, embracing our shadows, and cultivating “easeful discipline.”
We talk about burnout, overwhelm, early warning signs, micro-resilience practices, and the courage to honour your Deep Yes. This episode is especially relevant for leaders navigating...
What does it take to move from surviving to truly thriving after trauma?
In this powerful episode, Dr. Dawnmarie Risley-Childs, a psychiatrist, author of The Offering, and self-proclaimed “Hope Dealer”, shares her personal journey through childhood abuse, complex PTSD, and the radical act of forgiving without forgetting.
Together, we explore how trauma shapes the nervous system, how healing can begin through the body, and why reclaiming your personal power as a woman means no longer settling for crumbs.
In this episode, Christine explores The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz — a timeless guide to personal freedom and self-leadership.
These four simple yet profound principles can transform the way you relate to yourself and others:
Be impeccable with your word
Don’t take anything personally
Don’t make assumptions
Always do your best
Christine connects each agreement to her NeuroPositive framework, showing how Presence, Perspective, and Progress can turn these ideas into daily practice.
In this solo episode, Christine Schickinger explores a timeless communication method that helps you say less - and mean more: the Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto.
If you’ve ever been told to “get to the point,” or struggled to make your ideas heard, this method will transform how you structure your thoughts, presentations, and even emails.
Bianca D’Alessio is one of New York’s top real estate leaders, a TV personality from Selling the Hamptons, and the author of Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact.
In this episode, we talk about why purpose and intention matter more than goal-chasing, how to quiet the “brain bully” that sabotages success, and how to play the long game in leadership and life.
When success turns hollow, how do you find your way back to purpose? Christine talks with lawyer-turned-novelist Anusia Gillespie about burnout, healing, and her debut novel Soul Toll, which blends ambition with spiritual awakening.
What if your creativity didn’t have to please anyone but yourself?
In this inspiring conversation, Amandine de Gaspari—a neurodivergent, purpose-driven coach—talks with Christine Schickinger about embracing your authentic voice, finding freedom in creativity, and redefining what it means to “be too much.”
In this inspiring episode of Lead Well!, I talk with Kevin Field, co-founder of WeFayo – a free platform connecting over 180 communities across the U.S. for families and individuals living with medical conditions or special needs.
Kevin shares how his journey with his wife’s Crohn’s disease and raising a child with special needs turned into a mission: building a place where no one has to navigate health challenges alone.
What if respect and safety were the standard in every home?
In this episode of Lead Well!, I speak with Sabrina Osso, founder and CEO of Osso Safe, about her mission to create safe environments where people live, learn, work, and play.
Sabrina shares her powerful story as a survivor of violence, how her one-woman show grew into a movement, and why safety at home impacts every part of our lives - from school to the workplace. We also talk about her Home Safe Home children’s book, the Osso Safe property certification, and the small but impactful ways anyone can...