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Beyond The Frontline
In this episode of Beyond the Front Line, host Donna sits down with Dr. Brian Livesay, clinical psychologist, military veteran, and Director of Clinical Research at Arise Alliance, to explore…
Julia BaldwinJanuary 19, 2026
Positive Communication Systems
In this episode, Mardi Winder sits down with Estefana Johnson, a seasoned mental health clinician and Director of Clinical Training at Arise Alliance Institute, to explore the complex connections between…
Julia BaldwinDecember 18, 2025
The Mental Health & Wellness Show
True healing in mental health goes beyond managing symptoms—it requires understanding, reconnecting, and integrating the root experiences that shape who we are. In this episode of The Mental Health &…
Julia BaldwinDecember 17, 2025
Bridging Theory and Therapy: CMI’s Place/Position in the Unified Model of Memory Modification
For decades, the field of psychotherapy has been characterized by a proliferation of diverse, and often seemingly disparate, theoretical models and clinical techniques. Practitioners from different schools often perceive themselves…
Julia BaldwinDecember 1, 2025
Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service
Sometimes healing feels more like trial and error than progress. Brian Livesay knows that firsthand. After a decade in uniform and years working in veteran care, he's learned that recovery…
Julia BaldwinDecember 1, 2025
Mid-life Men
In this episode, host Philip Briscoe is joined by Dr. Brian Livesay, a trauma therapist and Director of Clinical Research at Arise Alliance, to explore how men can heal from…
Julia BaldwinNovember 24, 2025
Beyond Trauma
In this powerful episode of Beyond Trauma, Lara Land (host) sits down with therapist and CMI™ practitioner Estefana Johnson (guest) to explore why we get stuck in loops, triggered by…
Julia BaldwinNovember 11, 2025
The Trauma Therapist
Estefana Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and experienced trauma therapist with over two decades of experience in mental health. As the Director of Clinical Training for ARISE Alliance…
Julia BaldwinNovember 11, 2025
Social Work Spotlight
In this episode on the Social Work Podcast, Yasmine Loupis (host) speaks with Estefana Johnson (host), a seasoned trauma therapist and the Director of Clinical Training at ARISE Alliance Institute,…
Julia BaldwinOctober 30, 2025
Authentic Parenting
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma therapist, Estefana Johnson, explores what sets Critical Memory Integration (CMI) apart from other trauma healing approaches like EMDR. She explains why the nervous system…
Julia BaldwinOctober 15, 2025









