The Coherence Project

In this episode of The Coherence Project, Dr. Amy Gunderson Lewis and Dr. Tyler Lewis welcome Beth Jones, leadership performance strategist, healing mentor, and author of Becoming an Empowered Survivor. Beth shares how her personal healing journey revealed the ways unresolved trauma had shaped her identity, relationships, and professional success. Together, they explore the difference between surviving and truly living, and how the behaviors that once protected us can eventually hold us back. They also discuss breaking generational patterns, letting go of expectations, and the importance of self-awareness in building meaningful connections. Through Beth's experiences, they examine how healing allows us to move beyond survival and rediscover who we truly are.

In this episode of The Coherence Project, Dr. Amy Gunderson Lewis and Dr. Tyler Lewis explore how the need for control is often rooted in fear, perfectionism, and the desire for certainty. They discuss how control can shape our relationships, health, careers, and personal growth, while examining the difference between taking responsibility and trying to dictate every outcome. Together, they explore the meaning of surrender, why letting go doesn't mean giving up, and how facing uncertainty and fear of judgment can create opportunities for growth. Through these conversations, they consider how learning to trust life, set intentions without attachment, and allow ourselves to be seen as we are can change the way we experience the world.

In this episode of The Coherence Project, Dr. Amy Gunderson-Lewis and Dr. Tyler Lewis sit down with Dr. Sally Fryer Dietz, a pediatric physical therapist and sensory integration specialist with over 45 years of experience helping children and families thrive. They explore how sensory processing, movement, and early development shape a child’s ability to learn, regulate emotions, and navigate the world. Dr. Sally shares why it’s important to look beyond labels and behaviors to understand each child’s unique needs, while highlighting the role of parenting, boundaries, play, and real-world experiences in healthy development. Together, they discuss how supporting the whole child and working collaboratively with families and professionals can help children reach their full potential.

In this episode of The Coherence Project, Tyler Lewis and Amy Gunderson-Lewis explore the difference between comfort and true safety, and why constantly avoiding discomfort can keep us from growing. They discuss how stepping outside our comfort zones can build greater resilience, adaptability, and awareness in our health, relationships, business, and everyday lives. The conversation also explores how to recognize the difference between productive discomfort that leads to growth and suffering that signals it’s time to change direction. Together, they look at how embracing uncertainty, challenging our identities, and moving toward greater connection and purpose can help us become more capable, energized, and fully alive.

In this episode of The Coherence Project, Amy Gunderson-Lewis and Tyler Lewis explore the idea of energy states and how the energy we bring into each moment can shape how we experience our lives. They break down the different states of energy, from survival and low energy to higher energy and a deeper sense of presence, and explore how each state can show up in our health, relationships, business, and finances. The conversation explores how awareness can help us recognize the state we are operating from and create new possibilities instead of simply reacting to our current circumstances. Amy and Tyler also share personal examples and practical ways to shift from focusing on what is wrong toward greater connection, growth, and impact.

What if healing isn’t about fixing yourself, but becoming more fully present with who you are?

In this episode of The Coherence Project, Dr. Tyler Lewis and Dr. Amy Gunderson Lewis sit down with Lauren Butler to explore emotional healing, Family Constellations, feminine energy, embodiment, and the journey toward wholeness.

Lauren shares how learning to feel instead of suppress, surrender instead of control, and choose love over fear transformed her relationship with herself and others. Together, they explore what becomes possible when we stop trying to “fix” ourselves and start embracing the full human experience.

Amy Gunderson-Lewis and Tyler Lewis sit down to talk about the rise of artificial intelligence and what it means for the future of humanity. They explore the fear of AI replacing human value, the importance of discovering who we are beyond our thoughts, achievements, and conditioning, and what makes human connection unique. The conversation dives into human consciousness, wisdom, authenticity, and the role of imperfection in what makes us truly human. Together, they discuss how AI could help humanity move beyond survival and create more opportunities for growth, connection, and a deeper understanding of our human essence.

In this episode of The Coherence Project, Tyler and Amy sit down with Rachel and Josh to explore love, healing, personal growth, and building a conscious relationship. Rachel shares how discovering Network Care changed her life and led her to become a chiropractor, while Josh shares his leap from Australia to the United States and how their journeys brought them together. They explore how relationships can act as mirrors, revealing patterns and creating opportunities for greater vulnerability, authenticity, communication, and intimacy. Together, they share how choosing love, trusting the journey, and embracing unconditional connection can help everyone grow and thrive.

A recent conversation with a man facing a significant emotional moment while dropping his kids off at college sparks a deep exploration into the nature of healing. Despite decades of personal growth, he encounters resurfacing pain linked to his own traumatic past, leading to a reflection on whether regression is possible or if it actually signals progress. Tyler Lewis begins by unpacking this experience using the insightful framework of the 12 stages of healing, revealing how healing unfolds as a spiral rather than a linear path.

Topics
- How the 12 stages of healing map human emotional and energetic growth
- Understanding why healing feels like a spiral, not a straight line
- The significance of suffering as the gateway to true healing
- What retracing means and how it signals deeper integration of past wounds
- How personal accountability shifts us from victimhood to transformation

People often say they want change or healing, but what does that truly mean? In this episode, Dr. Amy Gunderson-Lewis and Dr. Tyler Lewis delve into the complex motivations behind seeking healing, whether it's escaping pain or transforming oneself, and explore why genuine change requires humility, surrender, and a willingness to face discomfort. Through thought provoking insights, they invite listeners to reconsider how they relate to safety, identity, and growth in the midst of life’s inevitable transformations.

Topics
- What do people really mean when they say they want to heal or change?
- How pain motivates different approaches to healing: seeking comfort vs. expanding capacity
- The role of accountability and self-awareness in successful personal transformation
- Understanding the difference between true safety and comfort or validation in relationships
- Why healing often feels messy and the importance of embracing uncertainty

Talha Rahman, a successful leader in the insurance industry, shares candid insights on building a high-performing team, balancing business success with family life, and evolving personal vision beyond monetary goals. With over a decade of leadership experience growing a top Aflac region, Talha reveals the power of stubborn belief, leading with availability, and cultivating a culture of shared victory. He also discusses the profound impact of personal loss on his leadership approach and the unique dynamics of working alongside his wife.

Two passionate researchers, Dr. Ryan Hulla and Jessie Brauer, join The Coherence Project to share their groundbreaking work on spirituality, consciousness, and human flourishing. Drawing from rigorous academic research and personal journeys, they reveal how post-traumatic growth, spiritual awareness, and service to others play a crucial role in transcending adversity and evolving consciousness.

Get in touch with Dr. Ryan Hulla and Jessie Brauer:
RISELabResearch@outlook.com

Nurturing a transformative relationship with our thoughts often begins in struggle and fear, but this episode reveals how that journey can evolve into profound liberation and choice. Amy Gunderson-Lewis shares her personal evolution from battling obsessive thoughts in adolescence to embracing groundbreaking insights from works like David Hawkins' scale of consciousness—transforming thoughts from perceived enemies into expressions of energy to be observed and chosen. This conversation invites listeners to reconsider the source of their reality and offers practical wisdom for living with greater awareness and coherence.

Topics

• How early struggles with obsessive thoughts shaped Amy’s awareness of mind and energy.
• The transition from controlling thoughts to recognizing them as reflections of energy.
• Exploring David Hawkins’ scale of consciousness as a tool for inner freedom.
• The power and limitations of affirmations in shifting nervous system identity.
• The role of perception and cultural conditioning in shaping thought patterns and reality.

Amy Gunderson-Lewis and Tyler Lewis explore the idea of innate intelligence and how nervous system regulation and coherence can shape the way we experience life. He shares his journey from studying traditional medicine to embracing a more holistic view of the body's natural ability to heal, highlighting the nervous system's role in guiding that process. Together, we discuss what can change when we begin to see health through the lens of awareness, energy, and the body's built in wisdom.

Family Constellation is a powerful healing method that moves beyond individual experiences to explore the interconnected dynamics of family systems. Dr. Amy Gunderson-Lewis and Dr. Tyler Lewis share how this approach reveals subconscious patterns, restores balance, and shifts perception to deepen our awareness of wholeness and connection. Through personal stories and examples, Amy illuminates how family constellations transform relationships, health, and even business by addressing the unseen family field that influences our lives.

Healing is a multidimensional journey that goes far beyond simply eliminating pain or symptoms. In this episode, Amy Gunderson-Lewis and Tyler Lewis explore the evolving definition of healing as a movement toward wholeness and coherence in all areas of life, from physical and emotional to relational and financial. They share deep insights on how healing interconnects with our sense of self, community, and purpose, inviting listeners to reconsider pain as a meaningful signal for transformation rather than an enemy.