Ernest Ellender

My adventures and achievements throughout life have been consistently fueled by several obsessions, much discipline, and fortunate opportunities. Some highlights include:

• Martial arts obsession started in college
• PhD in clinical psychology (California 2007)
• Founded first Crossfit affiliate in Louisiana (2007)
• Earned BJJ black belt in 8 years (2008)
• Martial arts school owner since 2008
• While practicing as a clinical psychologist, I wanted to answer a specific question, "How is it possible for one child to encounter so much trauma within one family environment?"
• Studied, researched, and experimented with my curriculum to find 20 total variables
• In 2024, published first psychology book that presents my curriculum for healing from generational family traumas
• Focused now on life coaching intensives for clients
• Benefits to podcast as a guest...

1. Point out the way in which your podcast is (or can) positively contribute to healing processes for listeners (self-education, daily positive vibes, access to resources, etc.)
2. Application of trauma-informed care concepts to anything! We share with the audience healthy and sensitive ways to address real-world struggles.
3. Able to discuss very complex concepts regarding trauma (dissociation, self-fulfilling prophecies,

Please feel free to contact me to see if I would be a great fit for your podcast. Thanks for your consideration!