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Notes from the Edge

Lisa Lacy
Trauma
Menopause
Mental Health
Recovery
Addiction
Adolescent Substance Use
Consciousness
Relationships
Time
Lisa Lacy
Spirituality
Suicide Noted
Pulmonary Embolism
Love
Boundaries
Anger
Coaching
Notes From a Certified Madwoman
Mental Health Care System
Leadership

Notes From the Edge is where polished stories end and the truth begins. Hosted by writer, trauma educator, executive advisor, and author Lisa Lacy, this globally ranked podcast explores survival, identity, trauma, addiction, recovery, leadership, relationships, and reinvention through raw, deeply human conversations. No scripts. No small talk. Just the stories we were taught to hide, the roles we ... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when achievement becomes a substitute for being seen?

Writer, memoirist, and speaker Daniel Sterling joins Lisa Lacy for a candid conversation about men’s mental health, male loneliness, emotional vulnerability, masculinity, identity, a... more

Why does someone stay in a relationship they know is hurting them? And why can leaving feel almost physically unbearable, even when you know you need to go?

In this special solo episode of Notes From the Edge, Lisa Lacy shares her own experience of ... more

What if psychiatry looked beyond symptoms and asked a different question: What else could be happening here?

In this episode of Notes From the Edge, Lisa Lacy sits down with Dr. Naveen Thomas, board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Clarity Inte... more

What happens when you realize the life you worked so hard to hold together no longer feels like your own?

In this episode of Notes From the Edge, Lisa Lacy sits down with Jodi Koch, CEO of Elizabeth Erin Designs and host of Designing in 5D, for a co... more

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David Kopeny
Author, educator, private investigator; founder and CEO of ASAP Community
ASAP Community
Episode: Teen Drug Use, Kratom & Addiction Prevention: What Parents Need to Know with Dave Kopeny
Marvin W. Towler
Kitchen imagineer; founder of Marvin Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry
Marvin Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry
Episode: Kitchen Design, Home & Reinvention: Building a Life You Love with Marvin W. Towler
Missy Maxwell Worton
Award-winning author, publishing strategist, author coach, and founder of Light Warrior Publishing; publisher of Lisa Lacy's book
Light Warrior Publishing; Double Edge 7 Publishing; Warrior Writers Development Program
Episode: The Book Was Never Just the Book: Turning Your Story into Legacy with Missy Maxwell Worton
Sean Wellington
Founder and host of Suicide Noted
Suicide Noted
Episode: Suicide, Radical Listening & the Truths We Leave Unsaid with Sean Wellington
Hilary Momberger Powers
Transformational mentor, trauma-informed coach, former child performer, nurse
Self-employed trauma coach and mentor
Episode: No Longer Leading With the Wound with Hilary Momberger Powers
Saylor Cooper
Author, entrepreneur, radio host, founder of Real Variety Radio
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Episode: Hope Without Sight: Learning to Feel Deeply Without Losing Yourself with Saylor Cooper
Beth Granger
Speaker consultant, trainer, emcee, and LinkedIn and networking strategist
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Episode: You Can't Automate Relationships with Beth Granger
Bryan Blackmon
Recovery advocate, transformational coach, founder of Crab Crew Life
Crab Crew Life
Episode: Clawing Back From the Bottom with Bryan Blackmon
Renee Carbone Fleming
Award-winning entrepreneur, author, podcast host, founder of the Badass Queen Movement
Badass Queen Movement / Badass Queen Wine
Episode: WATCH ME with Renee Carbone Fleming

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Lisa Lacy
Host of Notes from the Edge; trauma educator, writer, and executive advisor

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • A Conversation Worth Having

    “What did you perform in order to survive?” is a question that stayed with me long after this short but powerful episode ended. Lisa brings a refreshing level of honesty to a conversation most people never have, exploring the space between survival and identity with insight and compassion. If this first episode is any indication, Notes from the Edge is going to be an important podcast.

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    Danny Moon Dudley
    United States2 months ago

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Finding JOY in a World That Rewards Burnout
Q: Can you share a practical step someone can take this week to start their joy-led journey?
Start with reading and applying a short workbook to begin reprogramming thought patterns, followed by seeking mentorship or coaching to accelerate progress.
When Survival Rewrites Morality
Q: In your life, what did you perform in order to survive?
Being an adult and stepping into the role of a parent at a young age, forcing myself to provide for my family and adopt an 'adult' mindset even when I didn't feel ready.
What If Nothing Is Wrong With You? Understanding the Behaviors That Help Us Survive
Q: What conversations do you wish more people were having about this, and what is not being talked about that you think matters?
The guest emphasizes that there is much more beneath the surface of BFRBs than common assumptions, urging listeners to extend empathy and avoid quick judgments. She asserts that individuals often don't have full control, and that understanding comes from listening, kindness, and data-driven explanations rather than blaming or shaming.
What If Nothing Is Wrong With You? Understanding the Behaviors That Help Us Survive
Q: Coping mechanisms that people don't talk about—what should listeners know about BFRB beyond the obvious?
Jessie highlights that BFRBs exist for many people (roughly one in 20) and stresses that the visibility of these behaviors is part of breaking the stigma. She discusses how openness, shared experiences, and a shift from shame to curiosity help people feel less alone and more empowered to seek help and community support.
What If Nothing Is Wrong With You? Understanding the Behaviors That Help Us Survive
Q: So talk about that shift; what was the biggest transition point for you and when was that?
Jessie describes shaving her head as the turning point that lifted the weight of years of hiding, leading to a mental breakthrough, compassion for herself, and a clearer view of her life. She emphasizes that the change was both physical and deeply psychological, allowing her to examine what she was protecting herself from and begin healing.

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