Beyond Trauma Podcast

Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger's conversation with Challis, an Enneagram 8. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to hear from the Gut Triad, Enneagram Type 8, 9, & 1See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger continue their journey through the Enneagram as they sit down with Jamie, an Enneagram Type 1. Check out the Sleeping at Last song for Enneagram One here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger's conversation about the Head Triad, Enneagram Type 5, 6, and 7. If any of the types discussed in this episode intrigued you, we would highly recommend you check out Beatrice Chestnut's "The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge". You can purchase this text online from various vendors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger continue their exploration through the Enneagram. This episode gives a general overview of the Heart Triad, Enneagram Types 2, 3, and 4. For more information on each of the types, check out Beatrice Chestnuts website: https://www.beatricechestnut.com/enneagramThroughout the series we have recommended the album from Sleeping at Last called Atlas. Check out the songs for each type here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1R3C4VebWmWXFlbTSnnLqlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hosts continue their conversation about the enneagram. Today we focus on the the gut triad: types 8, 9 and 1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Melissa interviews The Safety Team, a group of women facilitating healing in women with trauma backgrounds through empowered self-defense.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can I Fail at Therapy? It's important to not think of therapy as a test Your therapist is not a teacher that is grading you Or a parent ready to scold you. Rather, therapy can be viewed as more of a dance And you can have a bad dance partner  And perhaps The post Can I fail at therapy? appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chronic Disability and Body Perception “…We have to be mindful of anytime that we're talking about embodiment, that not all bodies feel like a welcoming home to the person that is living in it.” Someone's perception of their body is very subjective If they feel their body is failing them, this canThe post Disability, Chronic Pain & Fatigue (39) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I have a question about the Enneagram. I took the test online and got my type but when I read the description, I don't think it fits me at all. Do you feel like the online test is valid? Listener Question Enneagram The Enneagram is heavily talked about and has been aroundThe post Enneagram (38) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Using Personality Assessments Self-assessments can help make sense of yourself in relation to other people. Personality assessments can describe your strategy or state. However, due to the limited results and biases, they cannot give a complete understanding of who you are. To obtain a full understanding of personality, its necessary to useThe post Personality Assessments (37) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it mean to heal? The goal is to get to a point where your body and mind agree that you are safe in connection Sometimes your mind may tell you that you are safe, but your body disagrees For example, things like dissociation, anxiety, and depression can indicate that yourThe post Healing Is More Than Therapy (36) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you, Beyond Trauma listeners! We've hit more than 40,000 downloads (Feb 2022)! Past seasons have set the foundation for listeners to understand what therapy and trauma are. Beyond Trauma started on the floor of a living room with a single mic. Now, we're in a studio, with at least three mics,The post Beyond Trauma Season 3! (35) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mentalization Mentalization is the way we understand our emotions and thoughts. It's also the way we understand other people's emotions and thoughts. The creation of these templates begins very early in life. These templates rely heavily on the interaction between parent and child. This is because the child is highly attuned toThe post Mentalization (34) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As you continue to explore if therapy is right for you, listen in as we define trauma in anew way. Discover what it means to experience trauma and how it can impact your mindand body. -How has the definition of trauma changed over the years?-Big T vs little t trauma definition-Nervous systemThe post What is Trauma? (repost) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How does human relationship come from our nervous system and our body? Attachment styles are very much human in that there can be many differentiating factors that limit us when we say, “I am dismissive”, “I am preoccupied” etc. Oftentimes, we like to label ourselves with one attachment style. This can preventThe post Attachment, Co-Dependency, & Co-Regulation (repost) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

American Culture's View of Attachment Attachment = Romantic Relationship Sometimes, it feels like a sign of neediness or dependency Being attached is often viewed negatively in our culture. Yet, everyone craves feelings of attachment. So, when we feel that craving, we often look at it as something to be fixed. As ifThe post Attachment and the nervous system (repost) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have a Beyond Bright Holiday! Jen & Bridger talk about the upcoming re-release schedule for December and what to expect from Beyond Healing Media in 2022. Stay tuned to the very end of the message for some humanness between Jen & Bridger. Don't forget to contact us with feedback and/or questions. MayThe post Have a Beyond Bright Holiday Season! appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Context Context involves processing the stimuli in our environment, making sense of it, and understanding the effects and implications it has on us. Its is necessary for our ability to feel safe in connection. This is because it helps us feel more confident that the unfolding of the present moment will ensureThe post Context, Choice, Connection – Ep. 30 appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Co-Regulation or Self-Regulation? To clarify, true ‘self' regulation is a myth. In actuality, it's internalized co-regulation. Internalized co-regulation is the evoking of your body's felt experience of what it feels like to regulate with another Self-regulation comes from the desire for a person to be autonomous, have agency, and make it throughThe post Episode 29: Co-Regulation (RUAC) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(4:23) “Once we're able to recognize, hold a posture of curiosity and seeking more understanding and trying to explore where this comes from, then we want to offer attunement.” Often the process of RUAC is lumped together When reflecting on past events, our attention is often on our and other's reactions InThe post Episode 28: Attunement (RUAC) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to Melissa, Jen, and Bridger discuss even deeper into Understanding, the second phase in the series of (RUAC). Find out about retreats here! Patreon is a fantastic platform to connect with like-minded individuals. Find out more about and join Beyond Trauma's Patreon here! Missed the last episode? Catch up here! RUACThe post Episode 27: Understand (RUAC) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger talk in-depth about recognize, the R in RUAC. Missed episode 25? Listen here to learn more about R.A.U.C. Recognize First, learn to recognize what dysregulation looks like in ourselves and others. Recognizing isn't just a thinking experience but also includes body responses. Second, start toThe post Ep. 26: Recognize (RUAC) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Jen and Bridger plan to wrap up their discussions over the brain, nervous system and the body and how the experiences of trauma affect their development. In this episode, they discuss how to interact with individuals in a trauma-informed perspective (RUAC). If you haven't already, check out our previous episode here!The post Episode 25: Recognize, Understand, Attune, Co-Regulate (RUAC) appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to hear a discussion on the cycles of trauma and how we conceptualize that every symptom originates from trauma.The post Episode 24: Cycles of Trauma and Making Meaning of Diagnoses appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to hear Melissa and Caleb discuss how and why humans dissociate and how this ability is an adaptation of our nervous system. Join our Patreon! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @beyondtraumapodcast Facebook: @beyondtraumapodcastThe post Episode 23: Dissociation- Hiding in Plain Sight appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we are focusing on how trauma affects attachment and how this may appear throughout life into adulthood. Check out our Beyond Trauma's patreon by clicking here! Listen in to Episode 17: Attachment and the Nervous System, if you haven't already. How does human relationship come from our nervous system and ourThe post Episode 22: Attachment, Co-Dependency, and Co-Regulation appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Bridger and Mel discuss how trauma affects the neurodevelopment of the brain, bottom to top. Join our Beyond Trauma Patreon! Trainings are coming for 2022! Sign up for your Trauma Informed Care Training! What is trauma? We understand trauma to be anything that intrudes on our consciousness that is too muchThe post Episode 21: Trauma and Neurodevelopment appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we talk about adverse childhood experiences and how we utilize the ACEs score in therapy. Schedule your first therapy retreat! What does ACES mean? ACE stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale It's on a 9 point scale 0-9 It's a representation of a number of adverse childhood experiences you've been throughThe post Episode 20: Adverse Childhood Experiences appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to hear Jen, Melissa and Bridger discuss their relational interactions through the idea of intersubjectivity on the podcast and how they want to continue to provide desired content to their listeners. We are committed to providing beneficial content to our listeners and improving the listening experience. We want to speakThe post Episode 19: Intersubjectivity with Three Therapists appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Jen and Bridger discuss Adaptive Information Processing model (AIP) and how it's relevant in understanding the effects of trauma. Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Firstly, AIP is the foundational and theoretical model behind EMDR It looks at our past life experiences and how they are processed in our system. Normal experiences tendThe post Episode 18: Processing Information in the Brain appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to hear Jen, Melissa and Bridger discuss the significance of attachment and its effect on nervous system development. If you haven't already, check out our previous episode! How does our culture experience/ think of attachment? It is discussed as a current romantic relationship “I'm not looking to get attached.” ItThe post Episode 17: Attachment and the Nervous System appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we take the information from previous episodes on the triune brain and the two hemispheres and look beyond the brain by discussing the nervous system as a whole. In our culture, we tend to place a division between our mind and our bodies. Tend to think mental health therapistThe post Episode 16: Whole Brain, Whole Body appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we discuss the two hemispheres of the human brain and its relevance in the discussion of the impact of trauma. What we know about the left and right hemispheres of the brain: “Left-brained personality” versus “right-brained personality” There's an overemphasis on the differences and the divide between the twoThe post Episode 15: Trauma and the Two Hemispheres appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we will continue our discussion on the parts and development of the brain, focusing on how the brain responds to trauma. What is trauma? Anything that is too much too soon, too much for too long, or too little for too long. How do traumatic experiences shape the developmentThe post Episode 14: Trauma and the Triune Brain appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we are going to discuss the developmental process of the brain, focusing on how our unique experiences shape the development of the brain. Join our patreon! Our brain is shaped by our experiences Our brains develop in an experience-dependent way. We need various interactions and experiences for theThe post Episode 13: Building the Brain appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to hear Jen, Melissa and Bridger reflect on season one and announce their intentions of season two of Beyond Trauma. Join our patreon for mental health resources and to support our podcast! www.patreon.com/beyondtraumapodcast What was the original intent of Beyond Trauma? We felt that when talking to therapists, there wasThe post Episode 12: Intro to Season Two appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to hear Jen, Melissa and Bridger discuss the concept of post-traumatic growth and how this understanding can help you through your healing journey. What is Post-Traumatic Growth? Post-traumatic growth is a concept that means that you have grown in resiliency and personal emotional strength as a result of healing fromThe post Episode 11: Post-Traumatic Growth appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy holidays from Beyond Healing Center! We are taking a break from podcast posting and we will be back in January 2021.The post Episode 10: Happy Holidays From Beyond Healing Center appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in as we explore the connections between healing from trauma and close relationships. How does trauma impact our family and relationships? -Struggles with trust: our earlier life experiences shape our nervous systems in a way that may identify intimate relationships as dangerous. This will impact our ability to trust our closest relationshipsThe post Episode 9: Family and Relationships appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we explore the depths of how trauma shows up in our lives and how we begin to heal from those experiences. Definition of Trauma: Too much for too long, too little for too long, or too much too soon Signs and Symptoms of trauma: Biological: Emotional: Relational: Safety is treatment EarlyThe post Episode 8: Overcoming Trauma appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to hear how the body comes to therapy and learn about the significance the body has in a session.The post Episode 7: The Body Comes to Therapy Too appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to “Will I Have to Talk About it?” to hear Jen and Melissa discuss how therapy can still be beneficial even when parts of the past are too difficult to share. Will I have to talk about my past in therapy? This can be very nerve wracking for clients. YouThe post Episode 6: Will I Have To Talk About It appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we talk about the intricacies of history taking, diagnosing, treatment planning throughout the therapeutic process. Topics covered in the episode include: History Taking: *Purpose to history taking, assessments, and screening tools. *Some therapists do this differently. It could be in the format of paperwork: trauma history questionnaire, assessments andThe post Episode 5: Treatment Planning, Diagnosis, and History Taking appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we discuss what it's like to go to therapy for the first time as a client. We dive in deep to the details of the first session and what a new client can expect. Topics covered in the episode include Going to the Office for the first time: -WhereThe post Episode 4: What to expect from the first session appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Finding the right therapist requires several considerations. Listen in as we explore thepractical and relational considerations in seeking a therapist that will be the best fit foryou. Finding Your TherapistPractical Considerations:-Location-Money/Insurance-Time and availability-Types of therapy (modalities used) Is it the right fit for my needs? Attunement Considerations:-Coming to therapy already activated (def:The post Episode 3: Finding Your Therapist appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've noticed yourself curious about therapy or about what other types of therapy may be out there, this episode will walk through types of therapy and what your experience may be as a client. -What it is like to live dysregulated -Co-dysregulation -Trauma Informed Therapy Approaches and what they feel likeThe post Episode 2: What's it like to go to therapy? appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As you continue to explore if therapy is right for you, listen in as we define trauma in a new way. Discover what it means to experience trauma and how it can impact your mind and body. 1) How did I get here? -How has the definition of trauma changed over theThe post Episode 1: What is Trauma? appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Beyond Trauma Podcast. Listen in as we share with you our vision and mission for this new podcastwhere we explore trauma informed therapy for clients from therapists. What prompted the creation of this podcast Introduce Beyond Healing Center and podcast Hosts Mission of the PodcastSeason Overview: The Therapeutic Journey, PartThe post Episode 0: Beyond Trauma Podcast Introduction appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.