Lisa Firestone, PhD is the Director of Research and Education at the Glendon Association www.glendon.org and Senior Editor for www.psychalive.org
Dr. Firestone is the author of numerous peer reviewed articles, chapters and books including: Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, as well as Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion and The Self under Siege and Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships Lisa is a national and international trainer on the topics of couple relationships, parenting as well as suicide and violence. She has been involved in clinical training and research in the areas of suicide and violence which resulted in the development of the assessments Firestone Assessment of Self-destructive Thoughts (FAST )and (FASI) and the Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts (FAVT), for adults and adolescents.
Lisa is a clinical psychologist in private practice and consultant on the management of high-risk clients.
Steven Brown is a successful entrepreneur with ventures in mortgage, real estate, and debt settlement. While he thrived professionally, his personal life faced deep challenges. For years, Steven lived under assumptions of entitlement and patriarchy, neglecting his wife’s emotional needs and being absent for his children. This led to a decade of infidelity, believing he’d never leave his wife, whom he viewed as merely supportive.
Everything changed when his affairs were exposed, forcing Steven to confront the pain he caused. Committed to change, he now works to rebuild his relationships with empathy and accountability.
Leigh Brown is a renowned author, speaker, and neuro-reset coach with over a decade of experience helping women navigate life-altering challenges. From raising neurodivergent children to recovering from addiction and coping with grief, Leigh's personal journey, including overcoming betrayal trauma, deeply informs her work.
After confronting her husband’s infidelity, she found healing and empowerment through her suffering. Today, Leigh helps others transform their deepest wounds into opportunities for joy, liberation, and self-empowerment, guiding them through even the most painful recovery processes.