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2026 • LIVE EVENTS + REPLAY ACCESS

The Phoenix Collective — 2026 Public Event Series

Real talk. Practical tools. Honest community. These eight sessions are built for people who are tired of powering through and ready to build stability that actually holds on hard days.

Note: The January 22, March 26, and April 23 events have already happened, so those three are now replay access only. You can preview each one first, then request full replay access.

What These Nights Are (and Aren’t)

Think: less performance, more progress. Less fix me, more show me the next right step. You’ll leave with tools you can actually use at work, at home, and in the middle of a trigger.

What to Expect

  • Simple frameworks that help you spot patterns early before they blow up.
  • Real-life language for boundaries, repair, and recovery without turning it into a speech.
  • Nervous-system friendly tools you can run in minutes, even when you’re running hot.
  • Community perspective that helps you feel less alone and more capable.
If you need an analogy: this is “duct tape for the soul” — practical, direct, and meant for real life.

Who It’s For

  • People who look fine but feel maxed out.
  • Leaders, parents, and partners who keep absorbing pressure and then leaking it later.
  • Anyone tired of apology loops, shutdown loops, or 2 a.m. alarm nights.
  • You don’t need to share your story. You can just show up and learn.

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2026 Public Events

Upcoming events can still be registered for live. Past events now offer replay access instead.

Register for Upcoming Live Events

For January 22, March 26, and April 23, preview the session first, then request full replay access below.

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Replay Available • January 22, 2026
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Redefining Normal: Stop Chasing “I’m Fine” and Build a New Baseline

If you’re tired of performing “fine,” this is where you stop pretending and start rebuilding. You’ll map what’s driving your current normal and walk out with a baseline you can actually keep on hard days.

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Replay Available • March 26, 2026
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Trigger-Proof Your Day: How to Stop the Blowups Before They Start

Most blowups don’t start in your mouth — they start in your body, earlier. This session helps people spot their warning signs sooner, interrupt the stack, and stop one moment from taking the whole day with it.

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Replay Available • April 23, 2026
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Sleep Without the 2 a.m. Alarm: Nightmares, Wakeups, and Getting Your Edge Back

If nights feel like a second shift, you’re not alone. We’ll break down why your brain stays on alert after the day is over, and what to do about it without turning bedtime into a fight.

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May 28, 2026 • Thursday
5 PM PST / 7 PM CST / 8 PM EST

Pressure Without Collateral Damage: Leading Your Home When You’re Running Hot

Holding it together all day and then leaking it at home is common and expensive. This session shows you how to offload pressure before it detonates and how to repair fast when things go sideways.

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August 27, 2026 • Thursday
5 PM PST / 7 PM CST / 8 PM EST

Back in Rhythm: Discipline, Routine, and Identity After a Rough Season

This is the reset that doesn’t require perfect conditions. We’ll help you rebuild momentum with a structure you can keep even when life is busy and motivation is low.

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September 24, 2026 • Thursday
5 PM PST / 7 PM CST / 8 PM EST

Motivation vs. Discipline: How to Win on Boring Days

Motivation is unreliable. Systems win. You’ll learn how to build a minimum standard that keeps you moving even when you don’t feel like it.

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October 22, 2026 • Thursday
5 PM PST / 7 PM CST / 8 PM EST

The Quiet War: Rumination, Negative Thinking, and Getting Your Mind Back

If your mind turns loud at the worst times, this is for you. You’ll learn how to interrupt spirals, regain clarity, and make decisions without mental chaos.

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November 19, 2026 • Thursday
5 PM PST / 7 PM CST / 8 PM EST

Holiday Armor: Boundaries, Family Triggers, and Walking Out With Your Peace Intact

The holidays don’t just bring schedules — they bring old roles, old patterns, and pressure points. You’ll learn boundaries that don’t require a speech and tools for emotional landmines.

Want the Whole Year Locked In?

If you’re serious about building stability over time, register once and be done. You’ll get reminders before each upcoming event so you can show up without scrambling.

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Meet Your Guides

Phoenix Collective isn’t theory from people who read about trauma in textbooks. It’s lived experience, practical tools, and a community that keeps it real.

Dr. John A. King

Dr. John A. King

Founder • Trauma Coach • Author

Dr. King has been where you are. He rebuilt his life by combining neuroscience, practical tools, and honest community. Healing isn’t about going back to who you were — it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be.

Certified Executive & Life Coach 10+ Years Coaching Survivors Founder: Give Them a Voice Foundation Author of 27 Books International Speaker Featured in Award-Winning Documentaries
Melissa King

Melissa King

Co-Founder • Certified Life Coach • Strategic Operator

Melissa is the co-founder of Phoenix Collective and a certified life coach with deep experience in trauma recovery, wellness, and leadership. She helps translate big concepts into grounded, usable action.

Certified Life Coach Co-Founder: Give Them a Voice Co-Founder: November Media 10+ Years Trauma Recovery Co-Founder: The Sweat Shed

FAQ

Do I need to be a PHX Collective member to attend?

No. These public events are open to the public. Some are upcoming live sessions, and the January 22, March 26, and April 23 sessions are now replay access only.

Do I have to share my story or speak on camera?

No. You can attend quietly, take notes, and apply what fits. Sharing is optional.

Is this therapy or medical care?

No. This is education and coaching support. If you’re under medical or psychiatric care, keep working with your licensed providers.

What if the topic doesn’t match what I’m dealing with?

The tools cross over. Sleep affects triggers. Triggers affect relationships. Rumination affects discipline. You can still benefit even if a topic is not your main issue.

Pick One Night… or Build the Whole Year

Either way, the goal is the same: less chaos, more control, without pretending your past didn’t happen.

Register for Upcoming Live Events

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