Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford

EP78: Breaking Free from PTSD with Dr. Steve West and Hosted by Dr. Shannan Crawford

Intense events can wreak havoc in our brains and bodies. Many people’s bodies have shifted to PTSD to cope with the high stress they experienced. This week, we hear from Dr. Steve West on his journey from life changing events, to struggling with PTSD, and now working with an amazing team to live life to the fullest.
If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, we see you. We hear you. And we are cheering you on. You are so valued and we want you to discover freedom to the greatest degree possible.
If you’re in the Keller, TX or Dallas/Fort Worth area and are interested in therapy, connect with our counselors at Crawford Clinics by visiting our website at drshannancrawford.com.
If you’re in any other state or area, we encourage you to reach out to AACC.net or CAPS.net to find practices and therapists in your area.
The Bronze Scar Book - https://amzn.to/3SFNOTA
0:00 Welcome
0:23 Introduction to Dr. Steve West
1:38 Serving Joint Chiefs of Staff
3:00 Experience with Military Trauma
6:25 Bronze Star Honor
7:26 Bronze Scar Book
9:26 Discovering Potential PTSD within Self
13:00 “I talked to a psychiatrist”
15:00 Symptoms Indicating I had PTSD
17:00 Reflecting on the Signs
19:35 Diagnosis + Mindset
21:20 “What’s helped you overcome shame?”
 
More about Dr. Steve West:
Dr. West has a Master’s degree in psychology and counseling and a second master’s degree program in marriage and family therapy at the University of Nebraska. He is The United States Air Force Chaplaincy subject matter expert on family therapy, has over forty years’ experience in military chaplaincy, as a police officer, urgency medical technician, pastor, and a hospital chaplain.
Dr. West has almost five decades of counseling experience and is a college and university speaker on trauma. He is also a sought after podcast and radio interview guest. His military service spanned 41 years, during which he served two Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was also chaplain for the White House Communications Agency during the Clinton administration and honored with the Air Force Association’s Annual Chaplain Corps Award in 2008.
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About Dr. Shannan Crawford:
As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead.
Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
Follow Dr. Shannan Crawford:
Website: https://drshannancrawford.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/ 

EP77: Financial Healing with Stephen DeSilva and Host Dr. Shannan Crawford

This is the third installment of discovering financial healing and freedom with Stephen DeSilva! Did you know that there are physiological implications that are attributed to our decision making - both good and bad? When we are in a fight/flight headspace, especially when dealing with finances, decisions are not made with peace and clarity. Learn about Stephen's group and process to illicit financial freedom for any and all earning levels!
Check out episode 53 + 54 to hear more from Stephen.
 
Follow Stephen:
Website - https://stephenkdesilva.com/about
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenkdesilva/
Resources/Books - https://stephenkdesilva.com/store
Financial Group - https://stephenkdesilva.substack.com/ 
More about Stephen:
Stephen began his career in 1985 as a certified public accountant, where he excelled in auditing, tax preparation, and peer review compliance services. In 1995, Stephen formed his own professional corporation serving non-profit, pastoral, and itinerant ministries and organizations. In the same year, he joined Bethel Church of Redding to serve as chief financial officer and member of their senior leadership team. After two decades of learning and growing, Stephen has transitioned to create and teach full-time on the subjects of money and the prosperous soul. With a unique blend of experience, humor, and creativity, Stephen offers the Body of Christ a fresh, Holy Spirit-inspired perspective with his biblically based financial insights. Stephen is based in Redding, California, with the wife of his youth, Dawna De Silva, founder and co-leader of the international healing and deliverance ministry Bethel Sozo International.

EP76: Parenting with Restoring Self Cohesion Expert Dr. Shannan Crawford

We all have childhood wounds. How do we parent the next generation when we are still struggling with our own painful experiences from adolescence? Restoring Self Cohesion Expert and Innovator, Dr. Shannan Crawford gives a myriad of examples and encouragement on how YOU can train up your children in safety and attachment. Some key points covered include: autonomy is important for you and your child(ren), attachment vs helicopter parenting, common pitfalls, and how to restore authority in the home. 
 
We continue to cheer you on! Don't expect perfection, and give yourself room to grow and discover better ways to care for yourself and your family!
 
 
ABOUT DR. CRAWFORD
As CEO of Crawford Clinics in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead. Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
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EP75: ”You Can Do Hard Things” - Proven by Ultramarathoner Dr. Amy Novotny | Hosted by Dr. Shannan Crawford

This is round 2 of hearing from Dr. Amy Novotny and her incredible exploits in the world of running. In this episode Dr. Novotny shares her journey from mid-range athleticism to running back to back full marathons - not to mention a 100mile trek thrown in just to test her limits. She explains the keys to unlocking her body starts in our minds. We can do hard things by understanding how to work with our bodies, minds, and nervous system. If this inspires you like it has inspired us, we want to hear your story! Head to drshannancrawford.com and send us a message about what's impacted you from this episode. Or find us on social media linked here.
 
And be sure to follow Amy and all that she's doing! 
PABR Institute - https://pabrinstitute.com/
"Don't Quit" book - https://amzn.to/3SANEgW
More about Dr. Amy:
Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 13 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions. Her methods have helped countless people reduce and eliminate pain, stress, anxiety, orthopedic surgeries, sleep issues and the need for medications. She co-authored two Amazon #1 Best-Selling books Don’t Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith and Success Habits of Super Achievers, which share her journey on how and why she developed the PABR® Method. Her ability to speak French and Spanish has allowed her to communicate with and help various clients from all around the world, including France, Mexico, Central America and South America. She has a variety of interests including running 40+ marathons, running 10 ultra marathons (including two 100 milers), completing an Ironman triathlon, photographing wildlife and landscapes all over the world that has led to several of her images being chosen as Photos of the Day, most notably National Geographic Your Shot World Top Photo of the Day. Visit her photography portfolio at www.amysimpressions.com!

EP74: Relearning How to Breathe with Ultramarathoner Dr. Amy Novotny | Hosted by Dr. Shannan Crawford

Have you ever wondered why you feel so drained at the end of a work day? Or maybe you've assumed that after working out, you're expected to be sore. This week we have an amazing guest Dr. Amy Novotny who debunks what we've known to be true all of our lives. In this episode, Dr. Novotny reveals how you can keep your parasympathetic nervous system engaged, and set your fight/flight mode to rest. Results may include better sleep, more energy, and longevity. Who doesn't want that?
 
This is just part one, stay tuned next week to hear more about Dr. Amy's ultramarathon madness.
 
PABR Institute - https://pabrinstitute.com/
"Don't Quit" book - https://amzn.to/3SANEgW
Why We Sleep - https://amzn.to/3EeI6Em
 
More about Dr. Amy:
Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 13 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions. Her methods have helped countless people reduce and eliminate pain, stress, anxiety, orthopedic surgeries, sleep issues and the need for medications. She co-authored two Amazon #1 Best-Selling books Don’t Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith and Success Habits of Super Achievers, which share her journey on how and why she developed the PABR® Method. Her ability to speak French and Spanish has allowed her to communicate with and help various clients from all around the world, including France, Mexico, Central America and South America. She has a variety of interests including running 40+ marathons, running 10 ultra marathons (including two 100 milers), completing an Ironman triathlon, photographing wildlife and landscapes all over the world that has led to several of her images being chosen as Photos of the Day, most notably National Geographic Your Shot World Top Photo of the Day. Visit her photography portfolio at www.amysimpressions.com!
 
ABOUT DR. CRAWFORD:
As CEO of Crawford Clinics in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead. Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/
Website: https://drshannancrawford.com/ 

EP73: Restoring Self Cohesion Expert Dr. Shannan Crawford is Interviewed by Jeff Holler

As a leadership consultant, clinical psychologist, podcast host, adjunct professor, and keynote speaker, Dr. Shannan Crawford is wildly successful at juggling each part of her life through the restoring self cohesion model. The idea of inviting all parts of self to a board meeting, giving yourself the opportunity to be heard, and consciously making accurate decisions based on your internal state, is what sets this method apart from the rest. Prioritizing spiritual health over mental and physical, sets one up for success no matter the obstacle. Tune in, take notes, and learn how you too can get unlocked with the restoring self cohesion method - innovated by Dr. Shannan Crawford.
 
 
Better Than Business - https://www.biggerthanbusiness.com/
Master Your Internal Board Meeting - https://thecapitalchartroom.com/master-your-internal-board-meeting-with-dr-shannan-crawford/
 
More about Host, Jeff Holler:
Holler is an author, speaker, and founder and owner of The Capital Chart Room LTD®, serving some of the most respected and successful entrepreneurs in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. A Certified Financial Planner, Jeff holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Florida State University. He leads an adult Bible study class, and he and his wife, Charlsey, commit their time, talent, gifts, and service to several ministries. They have two wonderful daughters and their precious families. Jeff and Charlsey live in Fort Worth, Texas.
 
More about Dr. Shannan Crawford:
As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead. Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/https://drshannancrawford.com/
 

EP72: Practical Tools for a Thriving Marriage with Guest Shaunti Feldhahn and Host Dr. Shannan Crawford

If you missed last week's episode, hit pause on this one, and go listen to episode 71 of the UnlockU Podcast. Shaunti broke down some myths, truths, and concepts about sex and marriage that are integral for sustaining connection between spouses!
This week, we dive deeper into the heart of the matter. Where did the disconnect start? What is the root of desire for men vs. women? Will we ever be on the same page about things or is our marriage doomed to fail? Be encouraged, no matter what your situation is, that you're not crazy, and you're not broken. Join the #unlockucommunity today, and discover keys to unlocking a healthy, abundant, and thriving marriage!
 
 
Follow Shaunti:
Website - https://shaunti.com/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/shauntifeldhahn
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shauntifeldhahn/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShauntiFeldhahn
Buy Thriving in Love & Money - https://thriveinloveandmoney.com/book/
Buy The Kindness Challenge - http://www.jointhekindnesschallenge.com/book
Discover all her books - https://amzn.to/3khpzgC
Receive the latest blogs and updates from Shaunti - http://eepurl.com/KLEMj
 
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☞ ABOUT DR. CRAWFORD ☜
As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead. Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/
https://drshannancrawford.com/

EP71: Let’s Talk About Sex with Shaunti Feldhahn and RSC Expert Dr. Shannan Crawford

**Queue the 1990 Salt-N-Pepa hit song** While some people may feel inclined to actually talk about it, we've found it makes a lot of people a little uncomfortable - it's ok. We've invited Shaunti Feldhahn, ground-breaking social researcher, best-selling author, and popular speaker, to share her expertise on a taboo topic. We cover where true misunderstandings lie in a marriage, how we can communicate our needs, and how much women and men want sex - and the results may shock you.
Grab a cup of coffee, take some mental notes, and after this episode, talk through some miscommunications with your spouse!
 
☞ Follow Shaunti ☜
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Instagram
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Buy The Kindness Challenge
Discover all her books
Receive the latest blogs and updates from Shaunti
 
 
☞ ABOUT DR. CRAWFORD ☜
As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Shannan continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead. Shannan is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. Shannan earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Shannan now lives in Keller, Texas.
 
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EP70: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know with Guest Eddy Badrina and Host Dr. Shannan Crawford

We've got part 2 of my interview with Eddy Badrina!
Not only is Eddy a visionary in the #AgIndustry , he's also a master achiever, dreamer, and goal-seeker. In episode 70, we dig deeper into what it looks like to truly go after your dreams. How do we set a foundation for success? What do we do when we see failure? What's our mindset when running into obstacles or long, drawn-out time frames that bring discouragement and the desire to quit?
If you've got the entrepreneurial edge and spirit, this is a discussion you don't want to miss.
 
Get practical tools, encouragement, and inspiration from this episode and more on our website.
 
Connect with Eddy - Eden Green | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter
Connect with Dr. Crawford - Youtube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn 
More about Eddy:
He is an advisory board member for Texas A&M's College of Agriculture, Agrilife agencies and research entities. Prior to Eden Green Technology, Eddy co-founded and led BuzzShift, a digital growth agency for mid-sized brands and organizations. Eddy's leadership, strategic planning, marketing, and management experience have also been honed through roles at the US Department of State, the White House, and two other technology startups. Eddy, a graduate of Texas A&M University, and the Bush School of Government and Public Service, volunteers his time at Watermark Church; is on the board of directors of Seed Effect, an economic development non-profit; Igniter Media, a media production company; and is a past board member of the Great Investors' Best Ideas Foundation Investment Symposium.

EP69: Solving Split Second Decisions with Eden Green Tech CEO, Eddy Badrina and Host Dr. Shannan Crawford

Have you ever found yourself in the grocery store and upon looking at the multitude of options, you select your foods based on a number of split second decisions? Most of us are faced with answering the questions "is this too expensive?", "how long will this last?", "will this bag of lettuce go bad in my fridge?" Enter Eddy Badrina, CEO of Eden Green Technology. Over the past 20 years, his career has encompassed entrepreneurial, corporate, and government roles.
In 2019, Eddy took over as CEO of Eden Green Technology, which, through its vertical farming technology stack, is changing the way we farm our produce, and feed our communities. Since then, retailers, researchers, cities and governments have discovered how Eden Green Technology's turnkey solutions can help them establish food safety, food independence, and sustainable farming unlike any previous AgTech solution.
Lean in to part 1 of 2 in this interview to discover first how to solve split second decisions, and second learn what entrepreneurs need to know! 
 
Links
Eden Green Website
Eddy on LinkedIn
Eddy on Instagram
Eddy on Twitter
 
More about Eddy
He is an advisory board member for Texas A&M's College of Agriculture, Agrilife agencies and research entities.
Prior to Eden Green Technology, Eddy co-founded and led BuzzShift, a digital growth agency for mid-sized brands and organizations. Eddy's leadership, strategic planning, marketing, and management experience have also been honed through roles at the US Department of State, the White House, and two other technology startups.
Eddy, a graduate of Texas A&M University, and the Bush School of Government and Public Service, volunteers his time at Watermark Church; is on the board of directors of Seed Effect, an economic development non-profit; Igniter Media, a media production company; and is a past board member of the Great Investors' Best Ideas Foundation Investment Symposium.