Notes from the Edge

About Notes from the Edge

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 performed to survive, and the truths that set us free. What did you perform in order to survive? Welcome to the edge. www.lisalacy.com

Publisher

bhju

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jun 2026

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

138 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   What If Success Isn’t Enough? Conscious Living Practices with Steve Farrell

   What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted, only to discover it isn’t the life you were meant to live? Lisa Lacy sits down with Steve Farrell, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, bestselling author, and co-founder of Humanity’s Team, to explore the journey from extraordinary financial success to spiritual awakening, conscious living, and discovering what truly makes life meaningful.From releasing fear and quieting the constant noise of achievement to recognizing our interconnectedness, Steve shares the personal experiences that transformed his understanding of success. Through a powerful live exercise, reflections on his book The Inner Way, and a heartbreaking story about his sister, this conversation explores what happens when we stop performing for the life we were handed and begin living the one that feels authentically ours.In this episode, we explore: Success Without Fulfillment: Why Steve’s multimillion-dollar Silicon Valley success felt like a temporary sugar high and led him toward a different definition of purpose. Conscious Living and Connection: A guided breathing and awareness exercise exploring how the beliefs “I am alone” and “I belong to something larger” can feel different in the body. Moving Beyond Fear: Why creating stillness, listening to your inner voice, and questioning the path others chose for you can open new possibilities. The Ripple Effect of Authenticity: How presence, compassion, conscious leadership, and everyday interactions can influence our relationships and communities. The Roles We Perform to Survive: Steve’s emotional story about losing his sister, the wake-up call that changed his priorities, and his invitation to live as your authentic self. Connect with Steve | Steve Farrellhttps://stevefarrell.org (https://stevefarrell.org/)Connect with Lisa | INSIDE THE EDGEhttps://lisalacy.com/inside-the-edge (https://lisalacy.com/inside-the-edge)What did you perform in order to survive? Welcome to the Edge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info).

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   What If Being Seen Isn’t Being Known? Authentic Brand Visibility with Drew Gerber

   What if being seen isn’t the same as being known? In a world obsessed with personal branding, social media visibility, artificial intelligence, and polished public images, authenticity may be our greatest competitive advantage. Lisa Lacy sits down with Drew Gerber, CEO and co-founder of Wasabi Publicity, to explore why meaningful visibility begins with knowing who you are, not performing who you think the world wants you to be.From finding your purpose and building authentic relationships to breaking cycles of shame, control, and never feeling good enough, this conversation goes far beyond traditional public relations. Drew shares how self-awareness, accountability, mentorship, and human connection can transform the way we approach business, personal branding, and our relationships with ourselves.In this episode, we explore: Being Seen vs. Being Known: Why authentic personal branding and meaningful visibility begin with self-awareness. Purpose-Driven Public Relations: How understanding your why creates more aligned marketing strategies, stronger trust, and meaningful impact. AI and Human Connection: Why artificial intelligence, social media, and digital perfection are challenging us to rediscover what makes us human. Breaking the Shame and Control Cycles: How releasing perfectionism, embracing accountability, and trusting yourself create room for authenticity. Mentorship, Self-Worth, and Enoughness: Why the right support matters and how asking “What is enough?” can redefine success, happiness, and fulfillment. Connect with Drew | Wasabi Publicityhttps://wasabipublicity.com (https://wasabipublicity.com/)Connect with Lisa | INSIDE THE EDGEhttps://lisalacy.com/inside-the-edge (https://lisalacy.com/inside-the-edge)What did you perform in order to survive? Welcome to the Edge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info).

3. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Edge Note: What If Rehab Rejects You?

   What happens when you voluntarily seek help for addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges, only to be told your anger is beyond a rehabilitation center’s ability to handle? In this brutally honest and sometimes hilarious solo episode of Notes From the Edge, Lisa Lacy shares the story of getting kicked out of outpatient rehab at 40 years old after taking a therapeutic exercise called “The Bullshit Game” a little too seriously.Through personal storytelling, humor, and hard-earned perspective, Lisa explores the importance of trauma-informed care, emotional safety, accountability, and finding recovery resources that meet your individual needs. From outdated rehabilitation practices to the complicated relationship between anger and unresolved trauma, this conversation challenges the idea that recovery should look the same for everyone.In this episode, we explore: The infamous “Bullshit Game” and how a novelty button got Lisa kicked out of rehab. Why traditional addiction treatment and mental health programs don’t work for everyone. Understanding anger as a possible response to trauma, betrayal, and years of survival. The difference between genuine accountability, public humiliation, and trauma-informed recovery. How to find mental health resources, addiction treatment, and recovery support that fit your individual needs. Connect with Lisa | INSIDE THE EDGEhttps://lisalacy.com/inside-the-edge (https://lisalacy.com/inside-the-edge)What did you perform in order to survive?Welcome to the Edge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info).

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• Doug Lynam
• Luke Mickelson
• Katy Slany
• Jack Groppel
• Kristen Renee Appleby

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