Traumanomics

In this episode, Jordan and Kris marital therapy. Jordan shares insights and experiences from private practice along with thoughts on research from leaders in the field of marital therapy.

In Episode 34 Jordan and Kris discuss some of the effects of Covid-19 on individuals and possible implications for the future workplace and society.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. In this episode, Jordan and Kris discuss the importance of being aware of the abusive situations many children are in generally, and during the pandemic, more recently.

Many people have anxiety and fear. In uncertain, ambiguous times, stress and anxiety can feel overwhelming. In Episode 32, Jordan and Kris discuss some common sources of anxiety and share ideas for self care.

"I'm fine." In Episode 31, Jordan and Kris discuss how avoiding issues can affect relationships. How do we "check out" and avoid? Jordan offers wisdom about how to stop avoiding conflict or relationship issues.

In Episode 30, Jared and Kris discuss how investigators finally pieced the information together leading to an arrest in Jared's case. The two discuss the duration as well as elements that could have solved it earlier, perhaps decades sooner.

Parenting is hard and divorce can make it more difficult. Working on co-parenting takes practice, acceptance, and patience. Jordan and Kris discuss these in Episode 29.

In Episode 28, Jordan and Kris discuss parenting issues including topics ranging from generational change to recognizing when parents expects kids to do as they say, not as they do.

Opening with a story from a 7 year old basketball game, and another from the baseball field, Jordan and Kris discuss parenting and the influence adults have on children. Being aware and attentive, adults can find plenty of teachable moments.

In Episode 26, Jared describes the intervening years from the time the investigation stopped in 1990 and how he found purpose to move forward.

What should a person expect when they decide to go therapy? In episode 25, Jordan and Kris discuss some of the aspects of therapy including why fewer men go to therapy then women, choosing a therapist, and what to expect when you get there.

In Episode 24, Kris provides some background and Jared describes his role in the early investigation of Jacob Wetterling's disappearance. Jared describes his family's response and the impact the case and the investigation had on him as young boy and beyond.

In Episode 23, Jordan describes some aspects of family perspectives and behaviors when in relationship with an addicted person. What happens when an addict goes into recovery? Kris and Jordan discuss some reactions to boundaries when loved ones stop enabling. What role do families play the recovery process?

In Episode 22, the first in a series of several episodes with him, Jared brings us back to when he was 12 years old and shares his story about the January night when everything changed.

Happy New Year! Part 3 of the holiday season, Episode 21 focuses on the family systems many people create to have authentic relationships. Jordan and Kris discuss the importance of friendships, openness, and self care.

Episode 20 is part of getting through the holiday season. Jordan and Kris discuss holiday gatherings, some tips for staying mindful, and the importance of self care.

The holiday season is a time of joy for many people, while for others, very difficult. In Episode 19, Jordan and Kris discuss aspects of holiday family dynamics.

What skills and aspects of relating to one another are we missing, failing to talk about? Have times changed? In Episode 17, Jordan and Kris share personal stories and observations on bullying, particularly in school.

How do we get through loss? Jordan shares his personal experience with grief and loss. Kris and Jordan discuss the grieving process and how people respond to grief differently.

What issues do adolescents face? What are we doing to support them as they navigate these difficult years? In Episode 16, Jordan and Kris discuss some of the realities facing our young people, focussing on the perspective of young men and boys .

A listener reached out asking Jordan and Kris to discuss vicarious trauma. Jordan and Kris give ideas on how to be supportive, while not taking responsibility.

Special guest Elston joins Kris and Jordan to share his story.

Special guest Elston joins Kris and Jordan for the second part of of his story to share a message of hope and healing.

Life experiences affect people in all aspects of life, including work. Traumatic or other negative events in the present, or unresolved issues from the past, often affect the present moment. In this episode, Jordan speaks from experience in practice and Kris keeps talking baseball.

Continuing the discussion about relationships among trauma, addiction, and incarceration, Jordan and Kris discuss some of the obstacles facing returning citizens and how those in helping professions can make a difference in prevention and recovery.

In Episode 10, the first of two segments on Trauma and Incarceration, Jordan and Kris discuss the relationships among traumatic experiences, addiction, and incarceration. Kris discusses his research with offenders and describes some of the obstacles returning citizens face and some reasons for recidivism. Kris and Jordan weigh in on things that might be helpful to consider to reduce recidivism.

In Episode 9, Jordan and Kris discuss addiction to sex and pornography. Jordan explains process addictions and their prevalence. Jordan shares some experiences and observations he's had over the years working with individuals as they have gone through the addiction. Jordan and Kris discuss some options people have for getting help.

In Episode 8, Jordan shares insights on the relationships between trauma and addiction including observations with his clients. Kris and Jordan emphasize the opportunities for healing, growth, and recovery for those who are ready.

Many people persevere through indescribable life experiences including traumatic events, yet they persist, often helping others who struggle. In Episode 7, Jordan and Kris discuss resilience and grit, characteristics that have been getting much attention.

People in numerous professions are mandated reporters. What can people in helping positions actually do to help? Many people In Episode 6, Kris and Jordan discuss some general indicators and behaviors that are often found in kids experiencing trauma and survivors. What works? Jordan shares his experience and offers suggestions on how to reach and support survivors.

Having moved 30 miles away from his hometown to escape the fear of being assaulted, in Episode 5, Kris describes what it was like when he heard Jacob Wetterling was taken in a similar manner that his friend had been attacked, and he targeted just two years earlier. Kris describes reporting the attacks to law enforcement with 48 hours of Jacob's abduction, but how the case wasn't solved for 27 years.

In Episode 4, Kris explains more detail about the terror of living during the time of attempted and actual assaults. Jordan and Kris discuss the difficulty for boys discussing sexual victimization and how traumatic experiences don't heal without effeort.

In Episode 3, Kris describes how boys in his hometown in the mid 1980s went from feeling safe and free to living in abject fear as a masked child molester stalked and terrorized boys. The same perpetrator who would go on to kidnap and assault another boy in a neighboring town, and abduct, assault, and murder Jacob Wetterling-a cold case that would remain unsolved for 27 years.

In episode 2 of the Traumanomics Podcast we discuss some of the effects of trauma and share examples of dysregulation and dysfunction. We attempt to bring attention and awareness to the importance of sharing openly and developing safe, healthy relationships. https://upstartresilience.com/

The inaugural episode of the Traumanomics Podcast. Kris Bertelsen and Jordan Howard share the rationale and purpose of the podcast. Carrying a message of hope, Upstart Resilience provides education, resources and awareness while equipping and empowering survivors and the voiceless. https://upstartresilience.com/