The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery

How does trauma affect your brain, your daily life, and your ability to move forward? On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Tiffany Sharp, founder of The Diamond Place, about the lasting effects of trauma and how survivors can begin rebuilding their lives.Tiffany shares how a traumatic experience affected her memory, concentration, and sense of safety, inspiring her to help others feel understood and supported. She explains how trauma can affect the brain and nervous system, why healing takes time, and how self-compassion, healthy boundaries, and supportive communities can help survivors rebuild self-trust. She also introduces My Absolute Essentials, a platform being developed to help people find essential resources such as housing, transportation, and food assistance when they need them most.✅ How trauma and PTSD can affect the brain and body✅ Why everyday tasks and decision-making can become difficult after trauma✅ The story behind Tiffany Sharp's work with The Diamond Place✅ Ways to regulate your nervous system and manage trauma responses✅ How to rebuild self-trust, resilience, and healthy boundaries✅ Why healing is not always a straight path✅ Finding the right emotional support and community after trauma✅ How nonprofits and community organizations can work together to help survivorsThe Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Tiffany Sharp is featured and find her resources.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Warwick Dunnett, former airline captain and author of Dance with Angels, about navigating grief, healing after tragic loss, and finding purpose through life’s most difficult experiences. Warwick shares the heartbreaking loss of his son and the decade-long journey that led him to explore different religious, spiritual, and scientific perspectives on what happens after death.Warwick introduces five stepping stones for overcoming adversity: community, compassion, time, purpose, and belief. He also explains why facing grief matters, how gratitude can help us live with fewer regrets, and why it is possible to find hope and begin living meaningfully again after profound loss.In this episode:✅ How losing his son inspired Dance with Angels✅ Five stepping stones for navigating grief and adversity✅ Why facing painful experiences can help us heal✅ The role of community, self-compassion, and time in recovery✅ Different perspectives on death, spirituality, and the afterlife✅ How purpose and belief can help people through difficult seasons✅ Practicing gratitude and living with fewer regretsThe Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Check The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Warwick Dunnett is featured.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Chris Taylor, leadership development and organizational culture expert, about building trust, improving workplace culture, and helping organizations achieve lasting success.Chris shares how his mother’s commitment to education and her 21-year battle with cancer shaped his approach to leadership and inspired his book, The Corporate Cure.Chris explains his CURES framework: Clarity, Unity, Readiness, Execution, and Sustainability. He also explores how leaders can strengthen relationships through credibility, reliability, openness, and transparency, why self-evaluation matters, and how asking “Would I trust me?” can be a starting point for personal and organizational growth.In this episode:✅ How his mother’s life and legacy inspired The Corporate Cure✅ The CURES framework for improving organizational performance✅ Why clarity, unity, readiness, execution, and sustainability matter✅ How leaders can build trust through behavior, reliability, and transparency✅ Why workplace culture suffers when toxic behaviors go unaddressed✅ How tailored consulting helps organizations address their unique challenges✅ Why every leader should ask, “Would I trust me?”The Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Check The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Chris Taylor is featured.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Cal Knight, entrepreneur, educator, and luxury watch authentication business owner, about his journey from corporate sales to building a business around his interests and sharing lessons on personal growth and spirituality. Cal explains how feeling like a black sheep helped him recognize the importance of embracing his individuality, pursuing his authentic path, and developing the confidence to do things differently.Cal also discusses the relationship between price and lasting value, bringing spiritual insights into everyday business decisions, and the inspiration behind his book I Am: Initiate Awareness to Manifestation. He shares how becoming a father transformed his understanding of success, gratitude, legacy, and the importance of being present for the people who matter most.In this episode:✅ How feeling like a black sheep can help you discover your unique strengths✅ Building confidence without constantly seeking external validation✅ Applying spiritual insights and wisdom to everyday business and leadership✅ Understanding the difference between price, craftsmanship, and lasting value✅ The inspiration behind I Am: Initiate Awareness to Manifestation✅ How fatherhood reshaped Cal’s definition of success and personal achievement✅ Balancing ambition, business responsibilities, family, and being presentThe Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Check The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Cal Knight is featured.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Shannon Snedaker, a personal injury attorney with 20 years of legal experience who advocates for people affected by traumatic experiences, including human trafficking and abuse.Shannon explains how trauma can affect memory, testimony, and how survivors are perceived in court, and why understanding and empathy matter when seeking justice.Shannon also discusses why survivors may return to abusive relationships, how attorneys can build trust and safety when preparing clients for testimony, and the importance of giving survivors control throughout the legal process. She shares lessons from her experience as a woman in a male-dominated profession and explains how her work helps other attorneys provide more trauma-informed representation.In this episode:✅ The role of trauma bonds, grooming, and the cycle of abuse✅ Common misunderstandings about human trafficking and its presence in local communities✅ How attorneys can build trust and prepare survivors to testify without coaching them✅ Why safety, control, and shorter preparation sessions can help survivors feel more grounded✅ Navigating gender-based assumptions in a male-dominated legal profession✅ How trauma-informed legal advocacy can help survivors pursue justice with dignityThe Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Check The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Shannon Snedaker is featured.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Nancy Jasin Ensley, an author, former nurse, and lifelong storyteller, about her journey through childhood challenges, caregiving, addiction, faith, and personal growth. Nancy shares how she moved from a frightened child hiding in a closet to a woman who built a career across healthcare, business, and writing, eventually publishing eight books and working on more.Nancy explains how journaling helps her process emotions, recognize the fears behind anger and resentment, and turn everyday experiences into meaningful stories. She also offers practical advice for aspiring writers, encouraging everyone to value their experiences, start writing, and consider how their stories could help others or preserve a legacy for their families.In this episode:✅ How childhood experiences shaped Nancy’s life and caregiving nature✅ Why journaling can help you process emotions and find clarity✅ Recognizing fear beneath anger, resentment, and difficult attitudes✅ How faith and support helped Nancy navigate addiction and life’s challenges✅ Turning everyday observations and personal struggles into meaningful stories✅ Why it is never too late to start writing and pursue new possibilities✅ Practical ways to begin writing, preserve family stories, and explore publishing✅ How forgiveness can help you release resentment without excusing the harm doneThe Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Check The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Nancy Jasin Ensley is featured.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Butch Phelps, muscle health specialist and creator of the Stretch and Release technique, about the connection between the brain, muscles, movement, and pain. Butch shares his personal journey from weighing 315 pounds and facing serious health warnings to rebuilding his health through knowledge, lifestyle changes, and a deeper understanding of the body.They discuss why stretching involves more than pulling muscles, how pain can persist after an injury, why the source of pain may be different from where it is felt, and how daily habits can influence mobility and healthy aging.In this episode:✅ The connection between the brain, spine, and muscles✅ Why stretching harder is not always better✅ How pain can continue after an injury heals✅ Why the source of pain may be somewhere else in the body✅ How sitting for long periods can affect movement and back discomfort✅ Common misconceptions about aging and chronic pain✅ The role of muscle strength, nutrition, and emotional well-being in healthy aging✅ Butch’s Stretch and Release technique and resources for learning more about the bodyYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Check The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Butch Phelps is featured.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Tracy McNeil about her powerful journey through childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and a life-threatening medical crisis that transformed her faith and outlook on life. Tracy shares how her relationship with Jesus led her to confront buried pain, practice forgiveness, understand her worth, and begin establishing healthier boundaries.As an author who has written more than 40 books and helps other women share their stories, Tracy discusses what it means to become a healed woman, how trauma can affect self-worth and relationships, and why no one is beyond the reach of hope and restoration.In this episode:✅ How a life-threatening medical crisis transformed Tracy’s faith✅ The impact of childhood trauma on self-worth and relationships✅ How faith and forgiveness became part of her healing journey✅ Understanding shame and why abuse is never the victim’s fault✅ Learning to establish boundaries and reclaim the power to say no✅ What it means to become a healed woman and experience freedom✅ How Tracy turned her experiences into books and opportunities to help others✅ Encouragement for women who feel broken, wounded, or beyond healingYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Check The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Tracy McNeil is featured.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow