Scary Calm

Scary Calm
Podcast Description
Join martial artist, public speaker, author, corporate educator and creator of ‘Emotional Intelligence for Recovery from Trauma and Addiction’, Lisa Lacy—once a self-proclaimed “former crazy person and addict”—as she takes you on a journey from chaos to clarity. Scary Calm is a space where emotional intelligence meets real life, showcasing the skills and stories of people who’ve used them to transform their lives. With humor, honesty, and a touch of grit, Lisa explores how we can all navigate challenges, heal from the past, and create a life of balance and resilience.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various themes such as trauma recovery, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. Episodes delve into real-life experiences and transformative journeys, including discussions on overcoming childhood instability, navigating grief, and exploring the impacts of generational trauma. For example, a recent episode discusses the concept of breaking generational cycles of pain and healing through emotional intelligence skills.

Join martial artist, public speaker, author, corporate educator and creator of ‘Emotional Intelligence for Recovery from Trauma and Addiction’, Lisa Lacy—once a self-proclaimed “former crazy person and addict”—as she takes you on a journey from chaos to clarity. Scary Calm is a space where emotional intelligence meets real life, showcasing the skills and stories of people who’ve used them to transform their lives. With humor, honesty, and a touch of grit, Lisa explores how we can all navigate challenges, heal from the past, and create a life of balance and resilience.
In this episode of Scary Calm, Lisa sits down with Del Smith—a woman who has faced and overcome childhood trauma, marital struggles, medical challenges, financial hardships, and emotional battles. Despite it all, Del has not only survived but thrived, raising three incredible children and now dedicating her life to helping other women heal and step into their power.
Del shares her philosophy of ruthless intentionality—the practice of consciously choosing every action, every decision, and every path forward to break free from autopilot living. She opens up about how unhealed trauma keeps us stuck, how small intentional shifts can lead to massive transformation, and why making time for yourself (even just five minutes a day) is a revolutionary act of self-care.
If you’ve ever felt trapped by past hurts or struggled to take control of your own story, this episode will inspire you to reclaim your life with clarity, courage, and purpose. Because the life of your dreams isn’t out of reach—it’s waiting for you to step into it. And yes, sometimes, you have to do it scared.

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