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The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival

Christine Elliott

Welcome to the Live Free Wellness Podcast with Christine Elliott—Registered Professional Counsellor, two-time cancer survivor, motivational speaker, and #1 best-selling author of Unbroken. Through honest conversations, practical tools, and inspiring guest stories, we explore resilience, healing, personal growth, and navigating life"s turning points. Whether you"re facing illness, grief, burnout, motherhood, or major life change, you"ll find hope, perspective, and support for the journey ahead

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01:01:56

What If Healing Was Just One Breath Away? w/ Jessica...

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2026/10/09

What if one of the most powerful tools for healing wasn't something you had to buy, learn, or search for—but something you've carried with you your entire life?In this deeply inspiring conversation, I sit down with Jessica Dibb, breathwork educator, author, and founder of Inspiration Consciousness School, to explore how conscious breathing can help us find calm in chaos, healing in difficult seasons, and connection when we feel disconnected from ourselves.Jessica shares her own journey

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00:42:04

Diagnosis Isn’t the End of Joy w/ Dr. Amy Behimer

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2026/09/10

What if a diagnosis wasn’t the end of the life you imagined—but the beginning of a different, deeply meaningful version of it?In this empowering and hope-filled episode, I sit down with Dr. Amy Behimer—pharmacist, board-certified health and wellness coach, and host of the Autoimmune Health Secrets podcast—to talk about what happens after an autoimmune diagnosis and how to move from fear and overwhelm toward healing, ownership, and joy.Living with multiple sclerosis herself, Dr. Amy brings both

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00:35:44

Forgiveness Is Freedom for You w/ Kevin Hughes

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2026/08/14

What does forgiveness really mean when the person who hurt you caused deep and lasting pain?In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Kevin Hughes—Amazon bestselling author, mental health advocate, veteran, and speaker—to explore his remarkable story of surviving childhood abuse, healing from trauma, and ultimately discovering that forgiveness is not about excusing what happened—it’s about freeing yourself.Kevin opens up about growing up in poverty and abuse, dissociating for

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00:48:36

Breakup with Burnout w/ Elisha Meek

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2026/07/10

What if burnout isn’t a sign that you need to quit what egnal that something deeper needs your attention?In this empowering and practical conversation, I sit down with Elisha Meek—author, speaker, burnout coach, and corporate professional—to talk about what burnout really looks like and how to break free from it without walking away from your paycheck.After navigating her own experience with burnout, Elisha turned her struggle into a mission to help busy women reclaim their identity, joy, and

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00:29:34

It All Begins With You w/ Lisa Taylor

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2026/06/12

What happens when life unravels faster than you can hold it together?In this deeply honest and expansive conversation, I sit down with Lisa Taylor to explore her journey through unexpected motherhood, divorce, and personal upheaval—and how those experiences became the doorway to profound healing and self-discovery.Lisa shares how she moved from simply surviving to truly reconnecting with herself, blending spiritual practices with grounded, everyday tools. We talk about what it really means to slow

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00:56:06

Your Story, Your Power w/ Laura G. Patac

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2026/05/15

In this episode of the Live Free Podcast, I sit down with Laura G. Patac—entrepreneur, former corporate executive, mathematician turned poet, and master storyteller. With more than two decades of global leadership experience across five continents, Laura has lived and led in culturally diverse environments, and today she uses her voice to help others uncover the power in their own stories.Our conversation is all about the ways our stories shape who we are, how we show up, and the lives we create

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00:45:36

Your Story Defines You or Refines You W/ Diana Fritz

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2026/04/10

In this episode of the Live Free Podcast, I sit down with Diana, a cancer thriver and executive leader whose journey will inspire you to see challenges through a new lens. Diana opens up about the day everything changed—just 30 days into 2014, the year she had planned to thrive as a single mom, excel as a leader, and go on a missions trip. Instead, she got the call no one wants to hear: she had cancer near her left eye.Over the next nine years, her mission shifted from traveling overseas to showing

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00:43:32

The Secret To Less Days That Suck w/ Deborah Mallow

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2026/03/13

In this high-energy, joy-infused episode of The Live Free Podcast, I sit down with Happiness Expert and author Deborah Mallow to explore how we can all create fewer days that suck—by making joy a daily, doable choice.Deborah’s journey from the high-stress world of corporate sales and design to becoming a cheerleader for positivity (minus the pom-poms) is both inspiring and hilarious. Her book, 6 Steps to Fewer Days That Suck, offers a refreshing, no-fluff guide to building resilience, shifting

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00:39:06

Everything You Need Is Inside Of You W/ Tammy Valicenti

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2026/02/13

In this deeply inspiring episode of The Live Free Podcast, I sit down with Tammy—a highly sought-after international psychotherapist, speaker, and podcast guest with over 25 years of experience in trauma recovery. Tammy has helped countless individuals transform the lingering effects of trauma, guiding them on a powerful journey from pain to peace.As the creator of the Transformation Solution™—a cutting-edge blend of EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and other evidence-based therapies—Tammy offers an

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00:38:35

Mindset Overhaul: How Small Shifts Create Big Change...

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2026/01/09

In this uplifting episode of The Live Free Podcast, Christine sits down with Laurie Rogers—mindset expert, speaker, and co-founder of a multimillion-dollar woman-owned business—to talk about how burnout, fear, and anxiety led her to an unexpected breakthrough.Laurie’s story is one of radical reinvention—from high-pressure hustle to deep inner peace. Along the way, she created Positive Activity™, a mindset-based approach that helps people build resilience, shift their thinking, and create powerful

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00:22:37

What the Wisest People Know w/ Dr. Laura Gabayan

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2025/12/12

In this enlightening episode of The Live Free Podcast, Christine sits down with world-renowned physician, researcher, and Psychology Today contributor Dr. Laura Gabayan to explore one of life’s most powerful resources: wisdom.Through her groundbreaking Wisdom Research Project, Dr. Gabayan interviewed 60 individuals across North America—people widely considered wise by those who knew them best. What she discovered became the foundation for her new book, Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a

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00:41:00

Becoming the Leader In Your Own Life w/ Gary Montalvo

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2025/11/14

In this empowering episode of The Live Free Podcast, Christine is joined by Leadership and Life Coach Gary Montalvo, whose grounded, compassionate approach to personal growth has helped people transform pain into purpose for nearly two decades.Gary shares his powerful journey from working as an art director to stepping into his calling as a coach—and what it really means to lead yourself through change. Together, they explore themes of personal leadership, emotional resilience, and why vulnerability

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00:58:25

Therapy Modalities That Really Work! w/ Joan K. Peters

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2025/10/10

In this thought-provoking episode of The Live Free Podcast, Christine sits down with Joan K. Peters—professor, author, and self-proclaimed late bloomer in healing—to talk about the power of psychoanalysis and the courage it takes to look inward.Joan shares her deeply personal journey from a painful childhood to uncovering the hidden layers of her unconscious mind through psychoanalysis. Drawing from her latest book, Untangling: A Memoir of Psychoanalysis, she opens up about what traditional therapy

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00:34:04

You Are Not Too Far Gone w/ Carrie Aspie

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2025/09/26

In this raw and soul-stirring episode of The Live Free Podcast, Christine sits down with wellness coach, author, and retreat leader Carrie Aspie, whose journey from burnout to balance is a testament to the quiet power of personal truth.Once a fashion designer living what looked like a dream life in San Francisco, Carrie was privately self-destructing—numbing pain, chasing validation, and pushing herself to the brink. Her turning point came at rock bottom: eight bottles deep, completely alone, and

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00:39:22

Thriving On Your Own Terms w/ Blair Sorrel

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2025/09/12

In this powerful episode of The Live Free Podcast, Christine sits down with Blair Sorrel—a witty, refreshingly candid author who has not only lived with Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD) but has also written a hilarious and insightful memoir about it.Growing up in the 60s and 70s, there was no diagnosis, no name for the emotional disconnection and intense inner world Blair experienced. With an emotionally distant mother and an absent father, she turned to pop culture and rock music to survive—and

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00:40:11

The Art of Melting Conflict w/ Lee Shapiro

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2025/08/08

In this heart-opening episode, H. Lee Shapiro—a true renaissance man and long-time relationship counselor—shares his personal and professional journey into the art of resolving conflict with compassion. With 45 years of experience helping people heal and grow through relationship struggles, Lee offers practical tools for navigating tough conversations, setting boundaries, and embracing the power of “do-overs.” We explore the difference between requests and demands, and how creating emotional safety

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00:30:07

When Life Gets Good Again: Allowing Joy After Pain

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2025/07/11

After cancer, loss, trauma—or years of just holding it all together—it can feel almost wrong to let life be good again. In this special solo episode of The Live Free Podcast, Christine shares her personal journey of navigating pregnancy after cancer and the surprising emotional blocks that can come with healing.She explores why joy can feel unsafe, how we unconsciously protect ourselves from happiness, and what it really takes to receive life’s goodness after pain. Whether you’ve gone through

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00:47:58

The Language of Healing: Dr. T’s Tools for Trauma...

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2025/06/20

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva—psychotherapist, educator, and survivor—joins us to talk about the healing journey for trauma survivors. With over 12 years of experience in individual, couples, and family therapy, Dr. T offers compassionate, real-world insight into what it actually takes to heal from deep emotional wounds, including the lingering impact of psychological, physical, and emotional abuse.Drawing from her own experience as a survivor of

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00:53:52

Saying YES to Mental Health – From PTSD to Purpose w/...

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2025/06/06

After 35 years and over 10,000 emergency calls, retired firefighter Shawn found himself at a breaking point. In 2017, he was diagnosed with severe PTSD—barely able to function and unsure how to move forward. But what followed was nothing short of transformational.In this powerful episode, Shawn shares his journey from crisis to recovery, and how saying yes—to discomfort, vulnerability, and new experiences—became the foundation for his healing. Now an advocate and mentor for others facing mental

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00:42:22

Finding Yourself Again After Cancer w/ Tennille Corbett

The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival ·

2025/05/16

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tennille Corbett—a powerhouse from Saskatoon with a heart for healing and a passion for change. After facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis, Tennille discovered the transformative power of storytelling. She co-authored a heartfelt memoir with her daughter Lydia, capturing the raw emotional journey of navigating youth mental health and life transitions.But Tennille's impact doesn't stop on the page. She’s also the co-founder of the Early Birds

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