The Lafaya Way Podcast
The Lafaya Way Podcast
Podcast Description
A mix of poker wisdom and life mastery
Life isn’t about the hand you’re dealt - it’s about how you play it.
Welcome to The Lafaya Way: Mastering the Mental Game of Life, the podcast for women who refuse to fold in the face of adversity. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, professional obstacles, or high-stakes decisions, this show is your reminder that you have the power to play to win.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Each episode explores themes such as resilience, personal growth, and navigating adversity, with specific topics including overcoming anxiety, caregiving with purpose, and balancing ambition and motherhood. Example episodes feature guests sharing transformative experiences like Sabrina Schottenhamel's journey from introversion to public speaking, Betsy Wurzel's fight against Alzheimer's complacency through caregiving advocacy, and Jill Brown's health transformation after facing severe life challenges.
A mix of poker wisdom and life mastery
Life isn’t about the hand you’re dealt – it’s about how you play it.
Welcome to The Lafaya Way: Mastering the Mental Game of Life, the podcast for women who refuse to fold in the face of adversity. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, professional obstacles, or high-stakes decisions, this show is your reminder that you have the power to play to win.
When the Silence Breaks: Turning Trauma into Purpose with Lisa Zarcone
She was just a little girl when the world around her started to unravel. Abuse. Neglect. A mother lost in mental illness. For years, Lisa Zarcone carried the weight of unspoken truths – until she decided to speak.
In this incredible conversation, Lisa opens up about the darkest parts of her childhood and how she not only survived them, but turned them into fuel for advocacy, healing, and hope. From writing her memoir The Unspoken Truth to becoming a national voice for survivors of child abuse, Lisa shows us what it really means to play a losing hand – and still come out winning.
Whether you’ve walked through your own trauma or are holding space for someone who has, this episode will leave you inspired, empowered, and reminded that your voice matters.
Key Takeaways:
- Why giving voice to pain can be the beginning of healing – not just for you, but for other
- The power of understanding the “why” behind generational abuse and mental illnes
- How to transform victimhood into advocacy
- Lisa’s journey from surviving to thriving – and using her platform to protect children and break cycles
- The importance of compassion, even for those who caused harm
Favorite quote:
”When you walk the path of the very people who traumatized you, it gives you a different view of the whole situation.” — Lisa Zarcone
Find out more and connect with Lisa Zarcone:
Lisa is the Massachusetts National Ambassador for NAASCA (National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse), a keynote speaker, author, mental health advocate, and survivor who uses her voice to uplift the voiceless. She’s also the author of two books:
The Unspoken Truth: A Memoir
The Book of Joann (a powerful look at mental illness and generational trauma)
Website: https://www.lisazarcone.net
Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
And don’t forget…
If you're interested in learning more about playing the hand you're dealt in this mental game of life, you'll love my book Poker: A Woman's Game.
To download your free chapter today, visit https://lafayawaypoker.com
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