How High-Performing Founders Can Rewire Trauma and Unlock Growth with Dr. Lisa Palmer

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Dr. Lisa C. Palmer, PhD, LMFT, CHT, Program and Clinical Director of The Renew Center of Florida in Boca Raton, ranked #1 in the U.S. for PTSD treatment in 2017 by Newsmax. A nationally recognized psychotherapist featured on major networks including ABC, FOX, CNN, NBC, and CBS, Dr. Palmer works with celebrities, high-profile athletes, entrepreneurs, and public figures navigating trauma and high performance.

Dr. Palmer shares her journey from a traditional upbringing in Rhode Island to becoming one of Hollywood’s most trusted therapists. She opens up about early identity struggles, walking away from a promising television career, and the discipline that shaped her path. Together, Aaron and Dr. Palmer unpack how childhood experiences shape founders, how trauma impacts performance, and how re-scripting memories can unlock meaningful change.

Chapters:
 01:27 - Dr. Lisa’s Early Life in Rhode Island
 02:35 - Feeling Different and Early Identity Struggles
 04:49 - Turning “Not Enough” Into Discipline and Drive
 08:05 - The Influence of Rocky and Resilience
 11:42 - Discovering Her Purpose to Make a Difference
 12:40 - Working With High-Profile Clients and Trauma
 14:37 - From Pre-Med to Miss USA Competitor
 15:35 - Losing 60 Pounds and Winning by One Point
 16:18 - Walking Away From a Promising TV Career
 19:26 - Going Back to School and Pursuing Her Doctorate
 22:22 - Realizing She Was Exactly Where She Belonged
 23:27 - Re-Scripting Memories Explained
 26:47 - How Trauma Gets Imprinted in the Brain
 28:52 - Transforming Limiting Beliefs at the Root
 31:39 - Why You Can’t Do This Work Alone
 33:44 - Where Entrepreneurs Should Start With Inner Work
 37:11 - Embracing Stillness and Self-Observation
 41:07 - Handling the Emotional Weight of Clients
 43:30 - Personal Reset Practices and Balance
 47:26 - On Love, Growth, and What’s Still Unwritten
 49:17 - What She Would Tell Her 5-Year-Old Self

Guest Links:

Website: www.myrenewme.com
https://www.therenewcenter.com
Instagram: @drlisapalmer
@myrenewme 

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