Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Actualizing Your Best Self: Healing, Growth & Bold Reinvention with Elizabeth OrmesEpisode SummaryIn this episode of The BOLD and Brilliant Podcast, Tracie sits down with psychotherapist and entrepreneur Elizabeth Ormes for a deeply honest conversation about healing, resilience, identity, and the courage to reinvent yourself. After nearly 30 years working in mental health systems—including the Department of Veterans Affairs, foster care, and domestic violence services—Elizabeth made the bold leap into entrepreneurship to create a more aligned and authentic way of serving others. Together, Tracie and Elizabeth explore mindset, neurodivergence, community, personal growth, and what it really means to evolve into your next chapter.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy healing and resilience begin with mindset and self-beliefThe difference between surviving and truly actualizing your best selfHow entrepreneurship often requires identity shifts and personal evolutionWhy community and connection are essential for growth and healingActionable Tips from This EpisodeStay curious instead of rigid when life or business begins to shiftNotice where you may be holding onto outdated expectations or identitiesSeek spaces and communities where you feel seen, supported, and alignedMemorable Quote“If it feels heavy, you’re probably doing something wrong.”Bold Moment of the EpisodeAfter decades working within large agencies and systems, Elizabeth made the bold decision to leave the security and structure of traditional employment to launch her own private practice. What began as a leap toward autonomy quickly became an even bigger transformation—opening the door to coaching, community-building, workshops, and a more expansive vision of how she could serve others.About Elizabeth OrmesElizabeth Ormes, MA, LCPC, is a psychotherapist and the founder of Actualizing Your Best Self, PLLC. With nearly 30 years of experience in the mental health field, Elizabeth specializes in helping individuals—particularly women—navigate complex trauma, life transitions, neurodivergence, and identity shifts.Her background includes work with the Department of Veterans Affairs, foster care systems, domestic violence organizations, and nonprofit agencies, giving her a deep understanding of resilience and human growth. Elizabeth is a Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) and a Level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.As a neurodivergent professional herself, Elizabeth brings both clinical expertise and lived experience into her work, blending evidence-based practices with authentic, compassionate support. In 2026, she is expanding her work into coaching programs specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals seeking aligned growth, deeper relationships, and authentic self-understanding.Connect with Elizabeth OrmesPsychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1466154Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/actualizing-your-best-self-pllc-112610909791Substack: https://elizabethactualizingyourbestself.substack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethaybsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579176296723Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actualizingyourbestselfLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethormesaybsJoin The Gather CommunityIf you’re ready to take your next bold step, come join us inside The Gather Community—a space for women leaders and entrepreneurs who are building their businesses through connection, collaboration, and courageous action.🔗 https://www.tracieroot.com/podcastLove the Podcast?If this episode inspired you:Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nextShare it with a friend or colleagueLeave a review—it helps more women find usJoin us for the BOLD New Year Summit in The Gather Community! Wednesday and Thursday, February 11th and 12th, 2026 - from 9am to 1pm PT each day.Grab your free ticket (or feel free to upgrade!) at https://www.thegather.community/bold-new-yearSupport the showThank you for supporting The Bold and Brilliant Podcast! Find out what's up with Tracie by connecting on your favorite social media channel, and with The Gather Community by joining us at an upcoming online event or receiving our mailing list. Go to:https://www.tracieroot.com/linksto find upcoming events, workshops, courses and more!We're just getting started, so I hope you subscribed, and please leave a review so we can start building some podcast-momentum!xoxoYour host,Tracie Root