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We talk with the teens about prom, and they transition into analyzing The Hunger Games.Our website is HERE:  System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation.You can submit an email to the podcast HERE.You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE.  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE. Once you are set up, then the website and app work on any device just fine.  We have peer check-in groups, an art group, recovery groups, social events, and classes.  Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us!Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general.  Content descriptors are generally given in each episode.  Specific trigger warnings are not given due to research reporting this makes triggers worse.  Please use appropriate self-care and your own safety plan while exploring this website and during your listening experience.  Natural pauses due to dissociation have not been edited out of the podcast, and have been left for authenticity.  While some professional material may be referenced for educational purposes, Emma is not your therapist nor offering professional advice.  Any informational material shared or referenced is simply part of our own learning process, and not guaranteed to be the latest research or best method for you.  Please contact your therapist or nearest emergency room in case of any emergency.  This website does not provide any medical, mental health, or social support services. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, I'm going to say something that might challenge what you've been taught in the healing space: Most nervous system tools don't actually heal you.Breathwork. Tapping. Grounding techniques.They've become the go-to solutions for regulation.But if you're still getting triggered…still repeating the same emotional patterns…still feeling like you have to “manage” yourself…Then something deeper is being missed.The Problem With Most Nervous System ToolsA lot of what's being taught right now focuses on:Calming the bodyRegulating in the momentManaging emotional reactionsAnd while that can feel helpful, it doesn't create lasting change. Because these tools only come in after the trigger is already activated.They don't address:Why the trigger existsWhere the emotional pattern came fromThe belief driving the reactionSo you stay in a loop of: trigger → tool → temporary relief → repeatWhy Other Approaches Keep You StuckThis is why people:Stay in therapy for yearsKeep using the same techniquesStill feel triggered despite “doing the work”Because they're being taught how to cope, not how to resolve.And when something isn't resolved, you have to keep managing it forever.What Actually Works (My Approach)My work is different.Instead of managing the nervous system, I go to the root of what's dysregulating it in the first place.That means:Identifying the original beliefRevisiting the emotional imprintChanging the meaning of the experienceRewiring the pattern at its sourceWhen I change the belief and the emotion attached to it, the trigger disappears.Not managed. Not controlled. Gone.Why This Creates Real, Lasting ChangeWhen you do this deeper work:You don't need tools to calm downYou don't get triggered in the same wayYou stop repeating the same emotional cyclesBecause you've removed the root cause. And when the root is gone, there's nothing left to regulate.A Personal ExampleI share my experience growing up with fear and strict conditioning that shaped my beliefs about men and relationships.Those beliefs followed me into adulthood until I went back and changed them.Not by breathing through the trigger but by transforming the belief that created it.That's when everything shifted.This Work Requires More — But Gives MoreThis isn't a quick fix.It requires:HonestyVulnerabilityWillingness to revisit discomfortBut the result is something most tools can't give you: Freedom from the pattern — not temporary relief from it.Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Trauma isn't just something that happens to us—it can shape how our nervous system responds to the world for years. In this conversation, Dr. Lorne Brown sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Arielle Schwartz to explore how trauma, the nervous system, and the vagus nerve influence everything from burnout and anxiety to chronic illness, relationships, and overall wellbeing.Together, they discuss polyvagal theory, why many people experience a "wake-up call" in midlife, how the body stores unresolved experiences, and practical ways to restore resilience through body-based healing, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation.Key Takeaways:Trauma is stored in both the body and the nervous system—not just in memory.Healing requires both top-down (mind) and bottom-up (body) approaches.A healthy nervous system is flexible, not permanently stuck in stress or shutdown.Midlife often exposes unresolved patterns that have been hidden for decades.Self-awareness, self-compassion, and body-based practices help restore resilience and coherence.Where to find Dr. Arielle Schwartz:Website: https://drarielleschwartz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arielleschwartzboulderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drarielleschwartzYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LUxnXbReV7I5cEzvb46sQBook: https://drarielleschwartz.com/books-by-dr-schwartz/Blog: https://drarielleschwartz.com/blog/ Podcast: https://drarielleschwartz.com/podcast-appearances/ Dr. Arielle Schwartz's Bio:Renowned speaker, author, and esteemed clinical psychologist, Dr. Arielle Schwartz has been widely recognized for her research and clinical advancements in trauma treatment, which have shaped the landscape of trauma recovery and elevated the standard of care all across therapeutic settings.Dr. Schwartz promotes a strength-based, embodied approach to trauma recovery that emphasizes self-driven healing to facilitate post-traumatic growth. Drawing on the principles of EMDR, somatic psychology, mindfulness-based therapies, and relational psychotherapy, she developed Resilience Informed Therapy—an integrative model of care for facilitating recovery from childhood trauma, PTSD, complex-PTSD and Dissociation.Dr. Schwartz has been teaching therapeutic yoga since 2008, and she is the author of Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery, a widely referenced guide to applied Polyvagal Theory for trauma recovery. She has also authored numerous books covering extensive research and guiding techniques in trauma treatment.

Today's guest is the genius and gem of a human- Dr. Richard Horowitz! Dr. Richard is board-certified internist, published researcher, pioneer in integrative medicine, and creator of the MSIDS (Multiple Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome) model. He is also a 2x best selling author and one of the foundational doctor's helping people finally taking their health back from chronic disease. Today we discuss how his MSIDS model provides a systems-based framework for understanding how chronic infections, gut dysfunction, environmental toxins, immune dysregulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and other overlapping stressors contribute to persistent illness- and how you can help diagnose AND treat to get your health back. We also discuss various items such as:-Why some get Lyme and some don't-Why some get long COVID and some don't-What holds people back from healing-The foundations you need to ask yourself when trying to heal your bodySome random nuggets of wisdom in this podcast include:Lyme/Alzheimer's link: First published reversal of Alzheimer's biomarkers in a chronic Lyme patient after 9-week dapsone protocol. Bartonella identified as a major driver of long COVID, neuropsychiatric illness, and immune suppression; transmitted via cat scratches, fleas, mites, spider bites — not only tick bites. Emotional trauma / limbic dysfunction blocks biological recovery; limbic retraining (EMDR, DNRS, Primal Trust) is often required before other treatments become effective. Glutathione depletion enables COVID-19 (and other viruses) to replicate; blocking NF-κB and stimulating NRF2 pathways provided protection during the pandemic. Autism biomarkers (neurofilament light, P-tau) appear in children before symptom onset — same Alzheimer's markers found in adults. SO you can say- we get deep and nerdy!!Find Dr. Horowitz and his new book at:https://cangetbetter.com/His questionnaire hereFind his publications and research hereTo preorder his book - go hereMy Website & Work with Me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.comOrder my book ⁠"The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" ⁠on amazon! 

Mark Michaels doesn't enter life quietly — he arrives through a literal test tube birth, grows up with a brain wired for rebellion, and finds his voice in the raw electricity of punk rock. In this conversation, he opens the door to the parts of his story most people never hear: the science experiment origin, the years of feeling like an outsider, the bands that shaped his worldview, and the therapy that finally helped him stitch all those jagged edges into something whole.This episode is loud, honest, and human. Mark talks about how punk gave him a language for anger and identity, how therapy gave him tools to survive the fallout, and how he's learned to live with the strange mix of biology and chaos that made him who he is. It's part origin story, part emotional excavation, part celebration of the misfits who find their way anyway.Mark Michaels's SitesWebsite: https://markamichaels.com/Publication: Binaries, Multitudes, and Beyond: A Client-Authored Case Study in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Artificial Intelligence, and Narrative Agency - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6317678Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.a.michaelsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markamichaels/Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mark-MichaelsOTR Sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthBlog: https://realplus.bearblog.dev/otr-lies-from-the-tablecloth/Public Square Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail: OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achievingX: https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5QLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

He Collapsed My Lungs & Ended Up WANTED w/ Kristin Swan (TW abuse) | The Hopeaholics Podcast #345Kristin grew up in Lakeville, Massachusetts, an hour south of Boston, in a house where disease was already present before she arrived at it. Her mother drank and went to meetings and died the day right after Mother's Day. Both her cousins are gone from fentanyl poisoning. By 15 she was cycling in and out of psychiatric hospitals, diagnosed bipolar, put on lithium, hearing voices. She hadn't touched a drug yet.By 20 she was in a relationship with a man dealing crack out of their apartment. She saw the red flags early. She stayed anyway. It all ended in a snowstorm when he body-slammed her, collapsed both lungs, and stomped her head with Timberlands on while she was in the bathtub. She created a diversion, kicked the wall, and ran out barefoot into the snow while he searched for her. She hid in the bushes behind a neighbor's house and a man who barely spoke English called an ambulance. When she did find sobriety, it looked like what the promises are supposed to look like. A good sponsor. An interior design job. Things starting to make sense. Then a relapse. Now she's coming back. She's working the program again, going to bonfire meetings on the beach, building something small and clean, trying to put God first and figure out the rest from there. TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:0:00 - Cold Open1:11 - Kristin Arrives2:32 - Growing Up in Lakeville, MA3:12 - Mom's Death After Mother's Day4:26 - Losing Two Cousins to Fentanyl5:13 - First Drink at 14 / Bipolar Diagnosis at 156:20 - Lithium, Voices, and Psych Hospitals7:22 - Parents' Divorce / Dad's Breakdown8:20 - Moving to Tampa10:13 - Rebellion11:05 - Life After Basketball11:45 - The Abusive Relationship14:57 - New Year's Eve in a Blizzard15:32 - The Attack: Body Slammed, Both Lungs Collapsed17:09 - Hiding in the Bushes / Ambulance Arrives17:50 - Emergency Surgery / Boston Medical20:36 - Love Addiction: Why We Stay21:24 - First Recovery at 20 / DV Shelter22:22 - Dancing, Fast Money, and Relapse24:26 - The Program, a Sponsor, and the Promises25:13 - On Relapse, Shame, and Coming Back26:28 - Orange County Recovery Scene / Bonfire Meetings29:13 - Therapy, EMDR, and Healing Trauma29:53 - Building an Agency / New Beginnings30:46 - Her Relationship with God31:29 - Rosary Beads and Dreams of Her Mother32:04 - The Morning Routine That Keeps Her Grounded33:28 - An 11th Chance34:23 - Day at a Time / Wrap-Up36:05 - Closing / Final Message

In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dhruva Gulur, a physician whose life reads like several lives stacked on top of each other. Dhruva walks me through a childhood shaped by his mother's schizophrenia, his father's rage, and the abuse that filled their home in Juneau, Alaska. He tells me how he landed in juvenile detention three times, drifted into gangs in Seattle, and then, after his father brought him to India, somehow earned seven scholarships into medical school. We talk honestly about what came next: becoming a doctor while carrying deep self-loathing, the drinking and drug use he hid from everyone, and the cocaine-induced manic episode that nearly cost him his career, his home, and his life. From there, Dhruva shares the practices that helped him rebuild, including what he calls mind hygiene, a daily writing habit he uses to catch blame, resentment, and self-criticism before they take over. We get into identity change, self-compassion, the shift from a fixed mindset to full surrender, and his provocative belief that real healing sometimes asks us to sit alone with ourselves. As someone who has spent years in my own recovery and inner work, I push back on a few things, share pieces of my own story, and we land somewhere honest about how change actually happens. If you have ever felt stuck in old patterns of blame, shame, or self-criticism, this is a raw, deeply human conversation about turning pain into purpose. Learn about him here: https://dhruvamd.com/ [00:00:00] Cold open: hijacked before 6 a.m. [00:04:33] A Juneau childhood: abuse, addiction, and a home full of self-hatred [00:09:11] The courtroom, India, and seven scholarships into med school [00:13:30] A father's sabotage — and narcissistic traits vs. the real disorder [00:18:00] Becoming a doctor, hitting bottom, and a cocaine-induced manic episode [00:22:33] Everything he tried: AA, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and 60 coaches [00:27:00] "Mind hygiene" — writing his way out of self-hatred [00:31:49] Can you heal alone? The case for solitude (and my pushback) [00:38:04] The seduction of blame, the 6 a.m. spiral, and quitting sugar [00:42:56] A day in the life: Denver mornings, relationships, and surrender [00:48:00] The Jordan mindset: fixed, growth, acceptance, surrender [00:53:53] Self-compassion, identity alchemy, and final reflections Remember: live with courage, clarity, and compassion, practice inner strength, and develop within. If this one resonated, follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with someone who might need it. Free 1-month of the Meditation App - Waking Up 30 Day Free Pass  Please Subscribe to my YouTube - YouTube Subscription Link  Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition. Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.  

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Feeling disconnected, burned out, or wondering why success can still feel lonely? You are not the only one. In this honest and deeply relatable episode of Normalize The Conversation, Francesca sits down with licensed therapist Jessica Vickers to talk about burnout, friendship changes in adulthood, self-care that actually helps, and how to stop feeling so alone in hard seasons of life.Jessica Vickers is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in trauma therapy, EMDR, and perinatal mental health. Together, we explore what it means to be human in today's overwhelming world from emotional exhaustion and therapist burnout to navigating relationships, social media comparison, and finding support when life feels heavy.This episode is for anyone who has:Felt isolated from friends as life changesStruggled with burnout or emotional exhaustionWondered if therapy can actually helpFelt hurt when support from others doesn't look the way they hopedNeeded permission to slow down, rest, and reconnect with joyFrancesca and Jessica also discuss the pressure to seek validation from others, why adult friendships shift, and how misunderstandings—not rejection—may be behind some relationship struggles. They dive into practical ways to support your mental health, including building community, spending time alone without loneliness, and finding small moments of joy through hobbies, books, travel, or even nostalgic places like Disney.You'll also hear an honest conversation about therapy, emotional wellness, and why finding the right therapist matters. Jessica shares thoughtful insight into self-disclosure in therapy, emotional safety, and how therapists balance boundaries while still showing up as humans.If you've been feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to care for yourself in difficult seasons, this conversation will remind you that healing doesn't have to happen alone.Listen now, and if this episode resonates with you, follow Normalize The Conversation and share it with someone who may need a reminder that they're not alone.

The biggest wins in business don't always tell the whole story. In this quarter two review, I'm pulling back the curtain on what the last three months actually looked like behind the scenes, from hosting my first retreat and traveling to multiple business events to refining my Scale Up Mastermind, experimenting with Instagram ads, and preparing for new opportunities. I'm sharing what paid off, what I'd approach differently, and why moving quickly, even when things aren't perfect, became my theme for the quarter. I'm also opening up about the personal challenges that existed alongside those business milestones. I talk about balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, navigating family addiction, the toll of compartmentalizing difficult emotions, and why I'm prioritizing nervous system regulation over simply chasing more growth.   Topics Covered in this Episode: 2:10 - Why "move fast and break things" became my guiding philosophy for Q2 5:45 - The behind the scenes changes I'm making to my Scale Up Mastermind 10:30 - What taking my daughter to a business conference unexpectedly taught me about success 14:55 - The biggest lessons from hosting my very first in person retreat 18:20 What was happening behind the scenes while business appeared to be thriving 21:05 - Why I'm investing in EMDR and focusing on nervous system regulation this summer 23:10 - My early results with Instagram ads and what's changing in my marketing strategy 24:40 - The mindset I'm taking into the second half of the year   Resources Mentioned: Find out more about Alma here: helloalma.com/danielle Take 50% off your first 3 months of Simple Practice + a 7 day free trial using the link: simplepractice.com/danielle   Fill Up Therapists: $0-$60k   If you are needing more private pay clients in your practice in 2026, the Practice Accelerator is the perfect fit for you. Use the code ALLIN as a podcast listener to get $100 off at checkout.    Scale Up Therapists: $60-$200k+ Group practice owners, content creators and therapists scaling beyond 1-1.  Apply here for the next round of Scale Up Mastermind where I help therapists create additional revenue streams and scale to multi six and seven figures. 

If you've ever come back from a vacation still running on empty, you already understand why PTO doesn't fix burnout on its own. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with ShannonElaine John, a licensed therapist and EMDR specialist who spent over a decade in the travel industry before founding Travel To Retreat, a travel advisory built specifically for burned-out healthcare and service professionals.ShannonElaine unpacks the guilt and savior complex that keep so many of us from actually stepping away, why the balance between rest and fun determines whether time off actually works, and how that same thinking is showing up in her work with ancestral travel and retreat planning for other practitioners.In This Episode, We Explore…Why guilt and a savior complex keep healthcare professionals from truly taking their PTO.The two-part balance between rest and fun that actually resolves burnout.How a decade in the travel industry shaped ShannonElaine's approach to burnout prevention.What ancestral travel is and why it's becoming a meaningful way to reconnect with identity.How ShannonElaine helps other practitioners plan and run their own retreats.Connect with ShannonElaine John:Website: https://traveltoretreat.com/ | https://alongyourjourney.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonelaine-john/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShannonES.John/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happychani | https://www.instagram.com/traveltoretreatAre you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected! ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/Connect with me:www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapistsAlma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians www.helloalma.com/kym

On today's episode, we have Cash (they/them) join us for a conversation about reprocessing trauma and savoring your pleasure. Together we talk about queering the field of psychology, the power of dance, and being devoted to nature.

Sometimes a hobby amplifies whatever relationship your nervous system has with uncertainty.If you've ever found yourself staring at a blank page, putting off a creative project, or feeling tense doing something that's supposed to be relaxing, this episode is for you.Today we're exploring why perfectionism can turn creativity into a performance, how complex trauma changes our relationship with uncertainty, and why your hobbies may feel more like a test than a source of joy.We'll talk about the connection between self-worth and perfectionism, predictive processing, why healing in relationships doesn't always translate to creative expression, and gentle somatic practices to help your nervous system reconnect with curiosity and play.Whether your "painting" is art, writing, dancing, cooking, starting a business, or trying something new, this episode will help you understand why perfectionism runs much deeper than wanting to get it right.It might just be your nervous system trying to make sure you still belong.Thanks for listening to The Complex Trauma Podcast!Be sure to follow, share and give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Follow on Instagram: @sarahherstichlcsw Follow on TikTok: @sarahherstichlcswLearn more about EMDR & trauma therapy in Pennsylvania with Reclaim TherapyThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Remember, I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. Nothing in this podcast is meant to replace actual therapy or treatment. If you're in crisis or things feel really unsafe right now, please reach out to someone. You can call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, text them, or head to your nearest ER.The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organizations or institutions. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk.

Why Do I Still Feel Stuck? Understanding the Hidden Barriers to Healing After Betrayal Episode Summary One of the most common questions betrayed partners ask is, "Why do I still feel stuck?" Despite reading books, attending therapy, participating in support groups, and listening to countless podcasts, many people feel like they aren't making the progress they expected. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis explore why feeling "stuck" is often a normal part of the healing process rather than a sign of failure. They discuss how trauma symptoms, incomplete disclosure, unresolved questions, unrealistic expectations, and misplaced responsibility can all interfere with recovery. The conversation also highlights the difference between individual healing and relational healing, emphasizing that while a relationship may temporarily feel stuck, an individual does not have to remain there. Dr. Skinner and MaryAnn explain how healthy boundaries, differentiation, trauma-informed therapy, support groups, and compassionate communication create the conditions for lasting progress. Listeners will also learn why healing is a journey rather than an event, why comparing your progress to someone else's can be harmful, and how small intentional steps toward joy, self-awareness, and personal growth often become the turning points that move people forward. Whether you are the betrayed partner, the partner seeking recovery, or a clinician walking alongside couples, this episode offers practical guidance and hope for navigating one of the most discouraging stages of betrayal recovery. Key Takeaways Feeling stuck is often a normal part of betrayal trauma recovery. Healing is a journey, not a single event or milestone. Trauma symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, triggers, nightmares, and hypervigilance often improve gradually—not immediately. Full therapeutic disclosure often becomes a major turning point in healing. You cannot control another person's recovery or prevent someone else's relapse. Healthy boundaries focus on your response rather than controlling another person's behavior. Differentiation builds confidence by helping you act consistently with your own values. Trauma-informed therapies such as EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) can significantly assist healing. Support groups and trusted relationships provide essential stability when a partner cannot yet respond with empathy. Recovery grows through self-awareness, compassion, patience, and small daily steps rather than perfection. Resources To learn more about betrayal trauma recovery, relationship healing, and the Intimacy Repair Method (IRM), visit: Human Intimacy: https://www.humanintimacy.com Explore courses, assessments, podcasts, and additional recovery resources designed for individuals and couples rebuilding trust after betrayal. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may benefit from this conversation. Together we can help create healthier relationships built on honesty, compassion, and lasting intimacy.

In this fascinating episode, Naomi and David talk with Leon Towers who shares his extraordinary journey from a challenging childhood in foster care to becoming a multifaceted professional, including roles as  a performer, dog behaviourist, and advocate. His story highlights resilience, forgiveness, and finding purpose in helping others, all while navigating complex personal struggles. Main Topics Covered: Leon's early life in foster care and the childhood adversities that shaped him The impact of childhood trauma on trust, vulnerability, and social relationships How therapy, self-awareness, and forgiveness foster healing and growth The significance of purpose: from dreaming of TV stardom to helping people and animals Transitioning careers: from boy band vocals to dog hydrotherapist and behaviouralist The lessons dogs teach about human emotion, trauma, and forgiveness The importance of freedom, boundaries, and letting go of toxic relationships Insights into resilience, resourcefulness, and making meaningful change The role of spirituality, kindness, and love in mental and emotional wellbeing Practical advice for those feeling trapped by their past to find hope and change Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Leon's background in overcoming adversity 01:06 - Childhood in care: stigma and early influences 02:04 - How media influenced perceptions of childhood adversity 03:03 - Impact on friendships and social environment 04:31 - Childhood labels and their emotional weight 05:22 - Lessons from difficult childhood: trust and vulnerability 05:52 - How childhood experiences shape adult trust and suspicion 07:19 - Vulnerability and naive trust: the risks of openness 08:47 - Managing social perceptions and approaches to trust 09:46 - Dealing with rejection and misunderstanding in social settings 10:25 - Healing through rehab and EMDR therapy 11:23 - Rediscovering kindness and emotional expression 12:50 - Life transitions: from music and entertainment to dog therapy 13:09 - Personal spiritual visions and purpose at age 8 14:38 - Childhood resourcefulness: using imagination as a survival tool 16:37 - The accidental journey into dog hydrotherapy 18:07 - Learning and qualifications in dog behaviour 19:59 - Working with challenging dogs and trust issues 21:22 - Making sense of seemingly unrelated career paths 22:36 - The impact of negative foster experiences and finding a voice 23:34 - Childhood silence and the significance of expression 24:33 - Imaginary escapes and how fantasy helped survive trauma 26:01 - Forgiveness and emotional detachment as pathways to freedom 27:28 - Resourcefulness: focusing on hope and survival 28:51 - Letting go of hate and embracing emotional resilience 29:19 - Instinctive kindness and natural forgiveness 30:19 - The importance of freedom in healing and life choices 32:18 - Parallels between human and dog behaviour in trauma response 34:13 - Lessons from dogs about emotional health and human behaviour 35:12 - Reinventing careers: courage and inevitable fear 36:02 - Moving beyond toxicity and the importance of self-belief 37:56 - The cyclic nature of life journeys and purpose 39:22 - Defining a purposeful life: helping others and spiritual growth 40:20 - Following love's guiding principle in decision-making 41:04 - Advice for those feeling trapped by their history 42:01 - How change begins within: inner transformation as key 43:24 - Personal stories of survival and resourcefulness 44:50 - Words to younger self: focus on identity, self-belief, and authenticity 46:09 - Reflections on growth, change, and staying true to oneself 47:07 - Closing notes and gratitude https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-towers-6899791ba/ https://thepowerofdog.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fix-Your-Three-Easy-Steps/dp/1788405005

In this fascinating episode, Naomi and David talk with Leon Towers who shares his extraordinary journey from a challenging childhood in foster care to becoming a multifaceted professional, including roles as  a performer, dog behaviourist, and advocate. His story highlights resilience, forgiveness, and finding purpose in helping others, all while navigating complex personal struggles. Main Topics Covered: Leon's early life in foster care and the childhood adversities that shaped him The impact of childhood trauma on trust, vulnerability, and social relationships How therapy, self-awareness, and forgiveness foster healing and growth The significance of purpose: from dreaming of TV stardom to helping people and animals Transitioning careers: from boy band vocals to dog hydrotherapist and behaviouralist The lessons dogs teach about human emotion, trauma, and forgiveness The importance of freedom, boundaries, and letting go of toxic relationships Insights into resilience, resourcefulness, and making meaningful change The role of spirituality, kindness, and love in mental and emotional wellbeing Practical advice for those feeling trapped by their past to find hope and change Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Leon's background in overcoming adversity 01:06 - Childhood in care: stigma and early influences 02:04 - How media influenced perceptions of childhood adversity 03:03 - Impact on friendships and social environment 04:31 - Childhood labels and their emotional weight 05:22 - Lessons from difficult childhood: trust and vulnerability 05:52 - How childhood experiences shape adult trust and suspicion 07:19 - Vulnerability and naive trust: the risks of openness 08:47 - Managing social perceptions and approaches to trust 09:46 - Dealing with rejection and misunderstanding in social settings 10:25 - Healing through rehab and EMDR therapy 11:23 - Rediscovering kindness and emotional expression 12:50 - Life transitions: from music and entertainment to dog therapy 13:09 - Personal spiritual visions and purpose at age 8 14:38 - Childhood resourcefulness: using imagination as a survival tool 16:37 - The accidental journey into dog hydrotherapy 18:07 - Learning and qualifications in dog behaviour 19:59 - Working with challenging dogs and trust issues 21:22 - Making sense of seemingly unrelated career paths 22:36 - The impact of negative foster experiences and finding a voice 23:34 - Childhood silence and the significance of expression 24:33 - Imaginary escapes and how fantasy helped survive trauma 26:01 - Forgiveness and emotional detachment as pathways to freedom 27:28 - Resourcefulness: focusing on hope and survival 28:51 - Letting go of hate and embracing emotional resilience 29:19 - Instinctive kindness and natural forgiveness 30:19 - The importance of freedom in healing and life choices 32:18 - Parallels between human and dog behaviour in trauma response 34:13 - Lessons from dogs about emotional health and human behaviour 35:12 - Reinventing careers: courage and inevitable fear 36:02 - Moving beyond toxicity and the importance of self-belief 37:56 - The cyclic nature of life journeys and purpose 39:22 - Defining a purposeful life: helping others and spiritual growth 40:20 - Following love's guiding principle in decision-making 41:04 - Advice for those feeling trapped by their history 42:01 - How change begins within: inner transformation as key 43:24 - Personal stories of survival and resourcefulness 44:50 - Words to younger self: focus on identity, self-belief, and authenticity 46:09 - Reflections on growth, change, and staying true to oneself 47:07 - Closing notes and gratitude https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-towers-6899791ba/ https://thepowerofdog.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fix-Your-Three-Easy-Steps/dp/1788405005

In today's episode, Trisha and I answer two powerful listener questions that so many women will relate to. The first question comes from a listener who wants to stop drinking but feels stuck in the same evening routine. She knows she'll feel better without alcohol, yet the thought of a glass of wine after a long day is hard to resist. If you've ever wondered why willpower isn't enough or why evenings can feel incomplete without a drink, this conversation is for you. The second question is about self-belief. It's about looking confident on the outside while feeling overwhelmed and not enough on the inside. We explore why so many women hold themselves back, fear putting themselves out there, and struggle to see themselves the way others do. As always, Trisha McHale shares her psychotherapist perspective, helping us understand what's really going on beneath these struggles and how small shifts in awareness can lead to lasting change. Whether you're trying to break a habit, build confidence, or simply understand yourself a little better, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged, understood, and ready to take the next step. Click play and let's dive in. To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica's coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services: galway@mindandbodyworks.com 091 725 750 About Trisha McHale: Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.

This (walnut)Wednesday we welcome my (not)old friend since primary and high school, Matt Eller. I got to pick Matt's brain on living out my drama school dreams where he did a diploma to finally actually "living the dream" with his company, Evoke Audio. We also touched on a squishy topic after Matt and his wife's new home was crashed into by a car, in the middle of the night and how that horror movie of an incident, has impacted him.Matt is a full-time audio engineer who began his career in Wellington after graduating from Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School, working across various theatre shows and companies as a technical operator and sound designer. A move to Auckland at the end of 2014 shifted his focus to live audio engineering, where he started working as the primary audio engineer and road manager for the Modern Māori Quartet, touring throughout New Zealand and around the world. In 2020, he co-founded Evoke Audio alongside his mate Ricky, an audio post-production studio based in West Auckland.Check out Evoke Audio: www.evokeaudio.xyzConnect with Matt: @matteller_audio @evokeaudionz

We share about how listening to our body helps us access our system.Our website is HERE:  System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation.You can submit an email to the podcast HERE.You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE.  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE. Once you are set up, then the website and app work on any device just fine.  We have peer check-in groups, an art group, recovery groups, social events, and classes.  Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us!Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general.  Content descriptors are generally given in each episode.  Specific trigger warnings are not given due to research reporting this makes triggers worse.  Please use appropriate self-care and your own safety plan while exploring this website and during your listening experience.  Natural pauses due to dissociation have not been edited out of the podcast, and have been left for authenticity.  While some professional material may be referenced for educational purposes, Emma is not your therapist nor offering professional advice.  Any informational material shared or referenced is simply part of our own learning process, and not guaranteed to be the latest research or best method for you.  Please contact your therapist or nearest emergency room in case of any emergency.  This website does not provide any medical, mental health, or social support services. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Quiet Roar: Reinvention, Authenticity, and Building a True Soul Personal Brand with Louise BudgenI interview author, storyteller, speaker, and former ICF coach Louise Budgen about reinvention, identity, authenticity, and personal branding rooted in lived experience. Louise shares how a life-changing motorway accident, PTSD treatment (EMDR), and two cancer diagnoses prompted post-traumatic growth, self-compassion, and a return to inner wisdom, leading her to retrain as a coach at 50 and publish her first book at 61, The Quiet Roar: Stop Pretending You Are Fine. She explains her “True Soul” framework (truth, trust, time, tests, transitions), the importance of quieting external noise to reconnect with intuition, and how joy, nature, and presence restore alignment. Louise emphasizes that powerful brands come from owning personal stories, being “boxless,” and creating a ripple of kindness that helps others stop pretending and trust themselves. 00:36 Meet Louise Budgen02:26 Becoming Your True Self03:59 Choosing Yourself05:11 Personal Brand Evolution08:27 Finding Your Quiet Roar11:04 From Scroll to Soul16:38 Adversity as a Gift22:43 A Reader Saved Herself25:54 The Power of Hidden Stories27:09 Stop Pretending Invitation27:56 Unravel Through Story29:03 Reinvention Through Visibility29:52 Freedom To Be Boxless34:02 Inner Wisdom Practice37:33 Trust And Time39:02 Legacy Of The Ripple43:01 Ageless Service Mindset45:15 Quickfire Quiet Roar Get in touch with Louise Budgen:www.louisebudgen.com   Instagram: louise.budgen LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/louisebudgenGet in touch with Brigitte Bojkowszky:Website BridgetBrands: https://www.bridgetbrands.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bojkowszkyb/ Website Retreat “I AM BECOMING”: https://event.i-am-escape.com/i-am-becomingAmazon booksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetbrandsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bridgetbrandsBook a call: https://calendly.com/bridgetbrands/20-min-discoverycall 

In this episode, we welcome Dr Abigail Pamich, an experienced Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working in mental health and psychological therapy. Dr Abigail leads a private psychology practice in the UK, overseeing a team of 12 highly skilled therapists who provide evidence-based therapy remotely to clients across the UK and internationally.Together, we explore Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), one of the most researched and effective psychological therapies for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and other distressing psychological conditions. Dr Abigail explains what EMDR is, how it works, and why it has become an increasingly important treatment within trauma-informed care. We unpack the theory underpinning EMDR, including the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and the role of bilateral stimulation, before discussing what patients can expect during an EMDR session and how traumatic memories can be processed safely and in a structured way.We also discuss Dr Abigail's journey into EMDR, what first inspired her to specialise in the therapy, and how her clinical experience has shaped her understanding of psychological recovery. The conversation examines the growing empirical evidence supporting EMDR, the conditions for which it is recommended, and how it compares with other established psychological treatments, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other trauma-focused therapies.Using compelling clinical examples and anonymised case studies, Dr Abigail demonstrates how EMDR can help individuals recover from traumatic experiences, reduce anxiety, overcome phobias and process difficult life events that continue to affect everyday functioning. Finally, we discuss the evolution of remote psychological therapy and how EMDR can be delivered effectively through secure online consultations, improving access to specialist trauma care for patients regardless of their location.Whether you're a healthcare professional interested in trauma-informed care, someone considering EMDR therapy, or simply curious about the neuroscience of psychological recovery, this episode offers an accessible, evidence-based introduction to one of the most influential developments in modern psychotherapy.What EMDR therapy is and how it works.The science behind bilateral stimulation and the Adaptive Information Processing model.The evidence base supporting EMDR for PTSD, trauma, and anxiety.How EMDR compares with CBT and other psychological therapies.Common misconceptions about EMDR.Real-world clinical case examples demonstrating its impact.Delivering EMDR safely and effectively through remote therapy.Why trauma-informed care is becoming increasingly important across healthcare.This episode is sponsored by PAX: The gold standard in emergency response bags.When you're working under pressure, your kit needs to be dependable, tough, and intuitive. That's exactly what you get with PAX. Every bag is handcrafted by expert tailors who understand the demands of pre-hospital care. From the high-tech, skin-friendly, and environmentally responsible materials to the cutting-edge welding process that reduces seams and makes cleaning easier, PAX puts performance first. They've partnered with 3M to perfect reflective surfaces for better visibility, and the bright grey interior makes finding gear fast and effortless, even in low light. With over 200 designs, PAX bags are made to suit your role, needs, and environment. And thanks to their modular system, many bags work seamlessly together, no matter the setup.PAX doesn't chase trends. Their designs stay consistent, so once you know one, you know them all. And if your bag ever takes a beating? Their in-house repair team will bring it back to life.PAX – built to perform, made to last.Learn more at ⁠https://www.pax-bags.com/en/⁠

Porter Charles is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, and a workplace therapist. He is also a TBI survivor, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to his work.He is the founder and CEO of Smooth Stone Counseling, where he supports individuals in navigating life and work imbalances. He specializes in shifting clients out of fear-based thinking into more grounded and sustainable ways of living. Porter offers virtual one-on-one sessions and workplace workshops and is passionate about creating accessible educational content to support emotional wellness and recovery. He currently serves as a board member for the Boston College School of Social Work Alumni and works with clients ranging from Harvard and MIT staff to executives, parents, and high schoolers.In this episode, host Bethany Lewis, the Concussion Coach, interviews Porter Charles, a former colleague from Cognitive FX. Porter shares his deeply personal journey of suffering a traumatic brain injury from a white-water rafting accident and the long, challenging road to recovery.The conversation covers the wide range of debilitating symptoms he experienced, including panic attacks, cognitive issues, and the "T" (trauma) part of the TBI. Porter discusses the difficulties of navigating a lack of understanding from medical professionals, the isolation of an "invisible injury," and the importance of finding effective treatments.He highlights the turning point at Cognitive FX, the importance of therapies like occupational therapy and EMDR, and how his experience ultimately guided his career path as a therapist. The episode provides hope for those suffering from concussions and offers practical advice for both survivors and their caregivers on the importance of addressing both the physiological and psychological aspects of recovery.Resources Mentioned and Contact InformationPorter Charles' Website: Smooth Stone CounselingPorter's email: info@smoothstonecounseling.comPorter's Facebook Handle: https://www.facebook.com/SmoothStoneCounseling Porter's Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/talktoporter_/ Porter's TikTok Handle: https://www.tiktok.com/@talktoporter The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): nami.orgEMDRIA (EMDR International Association): emdria.orgBrain Sparks (Nonprofit mentioned): brainsparx.org Cognitive FX (Treatment center mentioned): cognitivefxusa.comConnect with Bethany:Website: https://theconcussioncoach.com/Free Guide: "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion" on the websiteFree Consultation: https://theconcussioncoach.com/free-consultation

Linda Schiller & Ancestral Dreaming: Heal Generational Wounds Through Dreamwork  We are the dreams of our ancestors, the future embodiment of their hopes and visions.  Linda Schiller is here to help us connect with our ancestors, heal any intergenerational wounds we may have inherited, and receive the ancestral blessings and wisdom gifted to you as well. Dream studies take us on a deep dive into the heart of our healing and help us to go forward and backwards in time to heal from our personal, ancestral and global wounds, and then, along with the dream-guided action steps, pass on the healing rather than the wounds or the trauma to the next generations. Tonight Linda will also addresses the unique ancestral circumstances of families who have adopted. Through personal examples, clinical case studies, and experiential exercises, Linda demonstrates how recurring dreams, themes, characters, and landscapes can be an ancestor reaching out. Her new book Ancestral Dreaming features guided and interactive dreamwork to help you dream the world you hope for into being. BIO:  LINDA YAEL SCHILLER, MSW, LICSW, (Watertown, MA)  Is a mind-body and spiritual psychotherapist, consultant, author, and international teacher. The author of Modern Dreamwork and PSTDreams and the workbook Integrated and Embodied Trauma Treatment, she is trained in EMDR, Somatic and expressive therapies, and hypnotherapy. Linda facilitates group dream circles; provides individual, group, and corporate consultation; and trains professionals on working with  dreams.    https://lindayaelschiller.com/     https://lindayaelschiller.com/publications/    Chat with Kat during Live Show with Video Stream:  write a question on YouTube Have a Question for the Show? Go to Facebook– Dreams that Can Save Your Life Facebook Professional–Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos http://kathleenokeefekanavos.com/ Video Version: https://youtu.be/JhkK_3vpY9o?si=RxsgzJiCRmKtGbEz

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Some experiences just stick. No matter how much time passes, or how hard you try to move on, they keep showing up in how you feel about yourself, your relationships, even your ability to hear God. And the frustrating part? You can't just decide to be over it.In this episode, Niki sits down with therapist Allie Allen LCMHC to unpack why painful memories get stored wrong, how anxiety makes it nearly impossible to tell the difference between worry and a prompting, and the therapy tool that has people saying, "It doesn't bother me anymore." _______________________________Get to know our guest:Allie Allen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions, using EMDR, IFS, and DBT to help clients heal, better understand themselves, and build healthier patterns with compassion and practical skills.If you're in Utah or Idaho and would like to book a session with Allie, she is currently taking new clients at Aligned Counseling. Website: AlignedCounselingServices.net_______________________________Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blogFree Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainingsLooking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingutah.comMy Shop: www.ldsmhc.comFollow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact_______________________________A quick note: Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective.  This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace. This podcast reflects Niki's personal views and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or therapy. If you are in crisis, call 988 or your local emergency services.______________________________________________________________If you've been wanting to feel more connected to God again, join us for the 10 Day Prayer Practice: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/prayer-practice _______________________________Grab your Skill Tap Band HEREwww.LDSMHco.com

Sign up for my free newsletter and get 1-page action plans (Dr. Bobby's 1-page PrescriptionsA birthday can sneak up on you and suddenly you're asking a blunt question: what am I actually doing for my health, and am I focused on the right things? As I near 70, I share the health plan I actually follow, not as a template for you to copy, but as a clear way to think about your own evidence-based health plan for longevity, energy, and a life you still want to live.I organize my choices into three practical buckets. First: what I can influence directly, without needing anyone else or a prescription. That includes aerobic exercise (the easiest “yes” because I love endurance work), sleep (the hardest “yes” because it requires protecting bedtime), alcohol (a real tradeoff because it impacts sleep and raises concerns around dementia risk), and simple nutrition habits like maintaining a healthy weight and getting enough protein without obsessing over the perfect diet. I also talk about injury prevention as we age, because staying consistent beats proving you can suffer, plus the value of N-of-1 experiments like testing magnesium for muscle cramps.Second: where I need support from others. Knowing the evidence doesn't guarantee I do the work, and strength training is my best example. I explain why accountability and a trainer can be the bridge between knowing and doing, and I share how getting real help for emotional health, including EMDR, can succeed when decades of solo effort don't.Third: where medication is the right evidence-based tool. I push back hard on the wellness narrative that needing prescriptions means you failed, and I walk through how I think about blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and long-term mental health treatment.If this helps you rethink your own plan, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. What's one part of your health plan you can do today, and what's one part you need help with?Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Amy Lacey shares her journey from a traumatic childhood—marked by an attempted abortion, an alcoholic father, a rage-filled home, running away at 12, foster care, and a sexual assault—to later healing through therapy, EMDR, and faith. After being diagnosed with lupus and Sjogren's in 2015, she created a cauliflower pizza crust to reduce inflammation and restore family traditions; despite going $269,000 in debt, a viral story about a single mom and her nonverbal autistic daughter helped the business explode, reaching $5.3M in 2017 sales and becoming a top Amazon pizza crust. Following the 2018 Camp Fire and a venture capital deal that removed her as CEO and altered the product, she relocated her family to Florida, faced depression and flares, and later built a new soursop-based wellness brand while emphasizing trauma release, mindful eating, inflammation awareness, and forgiveness.Connect with the community HERE:https://www.dharmaglow.com00:00 Praying for a Breakthrough00:47 Viral Story Saves Business01:31 Meet Amy Lacey04:01 Soursop and Origins04:25 Childhood Trauma Roots06:14 Running Away and Assault08:58 Autoimmune Diagnosis Spark09:37 CaliFlour Goes Viral10:51 Fire and Florida Move13:09 VC Takeover Fallout13:52 Food Industry Reality Check15:58 Soursop Discovery in Therapy16:53 Trauma Healing and Forgiveness20:43 Breaking Generational Cycles24:44 Impulse and Addiction Patterns26:33 Host Reflects on Addictions28:37 Family History and Survival29:27 Forgiving Mom's Past29:48 Jessie and Kenzie Miracle31:43 Faith Becomes the CEO33:40 Praying in the Red00:53 Viral Breakthrough Results36:36 Soursop and Inflammation38:15 Health Claims and Caution40:23 VC Money and Founder Values41:47 Christ Consciousness Talk46:51 Unconditional Love and Inclusion48:23 Product Offers and New Lines51:34 Business Tips and Community Wrap

Have you read all the parenting books, followed the expert social media accounts, and known exactly what you want to say to your child—only to find yourself frustrated and yelling in the heat of the moment? You are not alone. In this episode, I welcome back licensed therapist, author, and crowd-favorite social media follower, Dr. Cassidy Freitas. Together, we take the shame out of "mom rage" and explore the painful gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it when it matters most. Dr. Cassidy dives into the core concepts of her new book, Mom Needs a Moment, explaining how our childhood "rulebooks," sensory overload, and a lack of societal "margins" trigger our nervous systems into survival mode. Tune in to learn how to catch your triggers, build a buffer between stimulus and reaction, and use the ultimate parenting superpower: the power of repair. In this episode, we cover: The deep shame mothers face when they know the right parenting techniques but still find themselves yelling in moments of frustration. How Dr. Cassidy pulled together a decade of clinical themes and personal experiences as a mother of three to write her new book, Mom Needs a Moment. How childhood survival "rulebooks" and an overstimulated nervous system cause parents to default to reactive habits like fight, flight, or freeze. The desperate need for modern parents to consciously protect empty "margins" of space on their calendars to regulate their bodies outside of stressful moments. A powerful look at how breaking generational cycles allows parents to build a lasting emotional legacy for future generations. Connect with Dr. Cassidy Freitas on Instagram @drcassidy, visit her site https://www.drcassidymft.com/ and buy her new book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-69435027 (paid link) Check out our earlier episode on EMDR: https://pedsdoctalk.com/podcast/trauma-therapy-why-you-may-need-emdr/  00:00 - Introduction & The Parenting Gap 01:54 - EMDR Therapy & Processing Motherhood 03:49 - A Psychic Medium's Prediction & Toxic Perfectionism 06:33 - Impact vs. Notoriety 08:55 - How the Book Got Its Title 11:31 - The Overstimulated Digital Parenting Era 13:40 - Why Do We Snap? (The Survival Rulebook) 19:57 - Dr. Mona's Instagram Troll Trigger 22:59 - Why Insight Alone Isn't Enough to Change Behavior 24:42 - What Are Margins? (Before, During, & After) 32:50 - The Chocolate Popsicle Story 37:46 - The Power of a Child Expecting Repair 42:20 - ADHD, Hyperfocus, and Managing Interruptions 43:53 - Breaking Generational Cycles Without Blame 49:27 - Reclaiming Your Intuition 52:24 - Building Legacy & Finding Joy Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've ever wondered why insight alone hasn't been enough to heal your trauma, this episode is your answer. We're going all the way back to fundamentals with a real somatic therapy 101, covering what somatic therapy actually is, how the nervous system holds onto trauma, and why healing from CPTSD requires more than just understanding your story.In this episode, we cover:Why trauma is a biological response, not just a psychological one (and what that means for your healing)The actual definition of somatic therapy, and the myths the internet keeps getting wrongA quick look at nervous system states: ventral vagal, sympathetic, and dorsal vagal, and why they matter for complex trauma specificallyWhat your window of tolerance is, and why it can narrow over timeTitration and pendulation: how somatic therapists help your body approach painful material safelyHow parts work (Internal Family Systems) connects directly to your nervous system statesWhy EMDR is a somatic therapy, not just "the eye movement thing"A nuanced conversation about The Body Keeps the Score and where current research agrees and pushes backWhether you're a trauma survivor trying to understand your own healing, or a fellow therapist looking for a clear, clinically grounded refresher, this episode is built to meet you where you are.Mentioned in this episode: Fawning as a Trauma Response episode Inner Child Healing and Reparenting episodeThanks for listening to The Complex Trauma Podcast!Be sure to follow, share and give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Follow on Instagram: @sarahherstichlcsw Follow on TikTok: @sarahherstichlcswLearn more about EMDR & trauma therapy in Pennsylvania with Reclaim TherapyThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Remember, I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. Nothing in this podcast is meant to replace actual therapy or treatment. If you're in crisis or things feel really unsafe right now, please reach out to someone. You can call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, text them, or head to your nearest ER.The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organizations or institutions. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Gateway Podcast – The Haunted Therapist – The Ghosts We Carry: Trauma, Memory & the Paranormal Date: July 7, 2026 Episode: 137 Discussion: The Haunted Therapist – The Ghosts We Carry: Trauma, Memory & the Paranormal About Brett: Brett, also known as The Haunted Therapist, is a licensed mental health counselor, EMDR-certified trauma therapist, and host of The Haunted Therapist podcast. Her work explores the intersection of trauma, spirituality, paranormal experiences, and the nervous system through a compassionate, trauma-informed, ethically grounded, and curiosity-driven lens. She is passionate about helping people make meaning of both their psychological and paranormal experiences while fostering healing, self-awareness, and connection.

Have you read all the parenting books, followed the expert social media accounts, and known exactly what you want to say to your child—only to find yourself frustrated and yelling in the heat of the moment? You are not alone. In this episode, I welcome back licensed therapist, author, and crowd-favorite social media follower, Dr. Cassidy Freitas. Together, we take the shame out of "mom rage" and explore the painful gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it when it matters most. Dr. Cassidy dives into the core concepts of her new book, Mom Needs a Moment, explaining how our childhood "rulebooks," sensory overload, and a lack of societal "margins" trigger our nervous systems into survival mode. Tune in to learn how to catch your triggers, build a buffer between stimulus and reaction, and use the ultimate parenting superpower: the power of repair. In this episode, we cover: The deep shame mothers face when they know the right parenting techniques but still find themselves yelling in moments of frustration. How Dr. Cassidy pulled together a decade of clinical themes and personal experiences as a mother of three to write her new book, Mom Needs a Moment. How childhood survival "rulebooks" and an overstimulated nervous system cause parents to default to reactive habits like fight, flight, or freeze. The desperate need for modern parents to consciously protect empty "margins" of space on their calendars to regulate their bodies outside of stressful moments. A powerful look at how breaking generational cycles allows parents to build a lasting emotional legacy for future generations. Connect with Dr. Cassidy Freitas on Instagram @drcassidy, visit her site https://www.drcassidymft.com/ and buy her new book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-69435027 (paid link) Check out our earlier episode on EMDR: https://pedsdoctalk.com/podcast/trauma-therapy-why-you-may-need-emdr/  00:00 - Introduction & The Parenting Gap 01:54 - EMDR Therapy & Processing Motherhood 03:49 - A Psychic Medium's Prediction & Toxic Perfectionism 06:33 - Impact vs. Notoriety 08:55 - How the Book Got Its Title 11:31 - The Overstimulated Digital Parenting Era 13:40 - Why Do We Snap? (The Survival Rulebook) 19:57 - Dr. Mona's Instagram Troll Trigger 22:59 - Why Insight Alone Isn't Enough to Change Behavior 24:42 - What Are Margins? (Before, During, & After) 32:50 - The Chocolate Popsicle Story 37:46 - The Power of a Child Expecting Repair 42:20 - ADHD, Hyperfocus, and Managing Interruptions 43:53 - Breaking Generational Cycles Without Blame 49:27 - Reclaiming Your Intuition 52:24 - Building Legacy & Finding Joy Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A candid conversation with a former athlete-turned-sailor who navigates baseball ambitions, service in the Marines and Army, family struggles with a special-needs child, a serious car accident, and a long path through trauma. Through faith, EMDR therapy, and reconnecting with coaching and home, he shares how treatment and support are helping him heal and rebuild his life.

This week's episode is a solo conversation tackling one of the most common, and most painful, themes that emerges after a traumatic birth: self-blame.If you've ever found yourself replaying your birth and thinking, "I should have spoken up," "I should have known something was wrong," or "My body failed my baby," this episode is for you. Kayleigh explores why these thoughts are such a common response to trauma, how our nervous systems use self-blame as a way to create a sense of safety and control, and why simply hearing "it's not your fault" often isn't enough to create lasting healing.Rather than trying to convince you to stop blaming yourself, this episode invites you to approach these thoughts with curiosity, compassion, and a deeper understanding of the neurobiology of trauma.In This Episode, We Discuss:

In this deeply compassionate episode of The Healing You Method Podcast, Gloria Lybecker and Gail Donohue are joined by Veronica Thompson — trauma therapist, survivor, and advocate for healing-centered faith communities. Together, they explore the intersection of religious trauma, church hurt, childhood sexual abuse recovery, PTSD, EMDR, dissociation, nervous system safety, spiritual bypassing, boundaries, forgiveness, reconciliation, and community healing. Veronica shares how churches, families, and communities can better support survivors with accountability, compassion, education, and truth-telling — without minimizing pain or misusing spirituality. This conversation offers a grounded, trauma-informed look at how grooming impacts trust and intuition, why emotional safety matters, and how faith communities can become safer places for survivors. This episode is for anyone navigating trauma, reconciling faith with pain, supporting survivors, or seeking a more compassionate understanding of healing and spirituality. Healing begins when safety, truth, and connection come first. Connect with Gloria Lybecker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healing_you LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glorialybecker Website: https://glorialybeckercoaching.com Connect with Gail Donohue: Website: https://www.gaildonohuecoaching.com Connect with Veronica Thompson: Website: http://veronicathompson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronicathompsonlcsw

Dr. John Kim was 33 years old, a practicing functional pharmacist who thought he was living a healthy life, when he walked into the ER with chest pain and was told he was probably fine. He wasn't. An 85% blockage in his LAD, a stent, three days in cardiac ICU, and a month later — a positive test for Bartonella, sky-high aspergillus antibodies, mycoplasma pneumonia, Epstein-Barr, parasites, and severe mercury toxicity traced back to childhood. Two years to clear the Bartonella. Six months for the mold. And a complete reinvention of how he practices medicine. In this conversation with Freddie, Dr. Kim breaks down what functional medicine is getting dangerously wrong right now — the supplement stacking, the endless detox protocols, the practitioners who skip the nervous system entirely — and lays out what actually has to happen first. Heart coherence before supplements. Nervous system regulation before binders. EMDR before mold remediation. And a lipid panel that actually includes lipoprotein A and APO B instead of just chasing LDL numbers. The second half of this episode goes deep on biotoxins and cellular damage in a way you won't hear in most wellness spaces. Dr. Kim explains the cell danger response — why the mitochondria shifts from making energy to playing defense, and why so many people with MCAS, long COVID, Lyme, and autoimmune conditions are completely stuck in that state — and what it actually takes to get out. He breaks down how toxins like heavy metals, mold, and BPA bind directly to DNA in what's called a DNA adduct, why plasma therapies and standard detox protocols don't reach that level of damage, and what does — butyric acid, TUDCA, and a sequenced approach that rebuilds the cell membrane before asking the body to clear anything. He also covers the IGL epigenetic blood test from Germany, protein misfolding, and why the goal of any good practitioner should eventually be to never see their patient again. Find Dr. John Kim at drjohnkim.com and on Instagram at john.pharmd.   Episode Highlights - [00:00] – Dr. John Kim shares the heart attack that changed his life at just 33 years old. - [07:30] – Why clean cholesterol and normal labs didn't prevent a life-threatening cardiac event. - [08:36] – The heart markers beyond cholesterol that deserve more attention. - [10:36] – Heart coherence, gratitude, and how nervous system regulation supports cardiovascular health. - [15:07] – Understanding the Cell Danger Response and why chronic illness gets stuck. - [20:22] – A practical healing hierarchy for mold illness, MCAS, and chronic inflammatory conditions. - [24:59] – Why circadian rhythm may be the most overlooked free intervention in health. - [37:46] – The problem with treating lab results instead of treating the person. - [44:24] – Should people order their own functional lab testing? The benefits and limitations. - [53:57] – A real-world story showing how heart coherence transformed chronic anxiety in six weeks. - [55:59] – The truth about plasmapheresis, detox culture, and expensive biohacking trends. - [01:01:58] – Why lasting healing requires resilience—not lifelong detox protocols.  Connect with Dr. John Kim: Website: https://drjohnkim.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.pharmd My Circadian App: https://mycircadianapp.com Upgrade Your Health LightPathLED: https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794 Code: beautifullybroken Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN MaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN StemRegen: https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=52 Code: beautifullybroken CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/freddie.kimmelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beautifullybrokenworld Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Can healing go beyond therapy alone? In this episode of Truehope Cast, Simon Brazier sits down with counsellor, researcher, and entrepreneur Stephanie McAlister to explore trauma, EMDR, addiction recovery, virtual counselling, and the growing recognition that lasting mental wellness requires caring for both the mind and the body.Together, they discuss how evidence-based therapy, healthy lifestyle habits, and nutritional support can work together to help people move beyond surviving toward truly thriving.Learn more about Stephanie McAlister and Virtual Connect Counselling:https://virtualconnect.ca/counsellor/stephanie-mcalister/Learn more about Truehope Canada:https://www.truehopecanada.com

Do you have heart flutters, palpitations, or chest tightness , but your EKG comes back "perfect" and your stress test says you're fine? Dr. Chris Motley breaks down a connection most doctors never check: the direct link between your kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract system and the health of your heart. In this episode, Dr. Motley explains how hidden kidney infections, bladder infections, UTIs, and even kidney stones can create heart palpitations, brain fog, tingling in the hands and feet, and shortness of breath — all while standard urine tests come back completely normal. He breaks down why most UTI testing only screens for E. coli and misses dozens of other bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can colonize your urinary tract. Recommended Testing & Products Mentioned: Urokey Test by MicroGen DX (comprehensive urinary infection panel) https://patients.microgendx.com/products/urokey Uva Ursi Supreme https://shorturl.at/vqxmG Bodyguard Supreme (Chanca Piedra / Stonebreaker) https://shorturl.at/l7KuF Cranberry + D-Mannose For more on emotional release techniques mentioned: Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) Dr. Vivian Cairo, Dr. Sam Riley https://www.instagram.com/dr.samriley/ LENS Neurofeedback In this episode you'll learn: Why a "normal" UTI test can still miss a real infection — and the comprehensive test that screens for over 50,000 organisms The physical signs of kidney and bladder imbalance you've probably dismissed as unrelated: flank pain, tight hips, dark under-eye circles, cracked heels, and chronic calf tightness How the kidney meridian in Traditional Chinese Medicine travels directly to the heart — and why a weak kidney means a weak heart The embryological connection between your kidneys and your reproductive organs, and why issues in one often show up in the other How chronic fear, dread, and unresolved emotional trauma physically wear down your kidneys and adrenal glands Dr. Motley's go-to herbal protocol for cleaning out the kidneys naturally — including Uva Ursi, Chanca Piedra (Bodyguard Supreme), cranberry, and D-Mannose Why fascia, acupuncture, and emotional release techniques like EMDR and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) can help break the cycle of recurring kidney and bladder infections If you've been told your heart is "fine" but you still don't feel right, this episode offers a missing piece...and hope! ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Drew is back! So this w(hole) episode is a trigger warning! The boys catchup. Drew gives his mental health update. And we all learn a little about EMDR and hanky codes.  Special thanks to our exceptional editor, Madison, our social media guru, Paola, and our amazing producer, Annie! Follow us! Instagram: @Twinnuendo @darbylynncartwright @DontTalkToGrant TikTok: @twinnuendopod @thedarbylynn @DontTalkToGrant Twitter: @Twinnuendo @TheDarbyLynn @DontTalkToGrant Support our Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/Twinnuendo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠ Subscribe to our podcast: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1LtOrDbZh646DYt66FzKUP?si=212f3d3cc4ac478a⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twinnuendo/id1757646055⁠⁠ Call us! (940) ASS-TWIN IMHO: the PODCAST: ⁠⁠https://swap.fm/l/IMHO⁠⁠ Twinnuendo.com  Send us mail!  Drew 12348-B Ventura Blvd # 134 Studio City, CA 91604 Grant PO Box 783711 Winter Garden, FL 34778         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this eye-opening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Brooke Bralove — licensed clinical social worker, AASECT-certified sex therapist, and master practitioner of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) — to reveal why it has nothing to do with your worth and everything to do with what your nervous system thinks is safe. Wendy shares her own powerful firsthand ART session, and together they unpack how this gentle, rapid modality can neutralize trauma in as few as one to five sessions — keeping the knowledge but losing the pain. If awareness alone hasn't been enough to change your patterns, this conversation will give you real hope that midlife is the perfect time to heal. What You'll Learn·       Why you keep attracting the same type of partner — and why it's your nervous system, not your worth·       What Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is and how it heals trauma in as few as one to five sessions·       The difference between ART and EMDR — and why ART can work so much faster·       How becoming the "director" of your own memories lets you keep the knowledge but lose the pain·       Why midlife may be the most powerful time to rewire old patterns and create emotionally safe love 

What does it really take to build an effective treatment plan for a condition that touches every system in the body, when there is no single magic pill? In this episode, host Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, is joined by recurring co-host Dr. Dacre Knight, Medical Director of the UVA Health EDS and Hypermobility Disorders Center, to complete their series on the MENS-PMMS Method™, Dr. Bluestein's comprehensive treatment framework for hypermobility disorders. Together, they cover the final four components of the MENS-PMMS Method™: psychosocial factors, modalities, medications, and supplements. The conversation centers on a recurring theme: meaningful improvement rarely comes from one breakthrough, but from stacking many small wins across every domain. They explore the physiologic mind-body connection and why validation is one of the most underrated and accessible interventions, alongside nervous system regulation approaches like CBT, DBT, EAET, EMDR, and Dr. Beth Darnall's Empowered Relief program. On modalities, they discuss heat, massage, acupuncture, dry needling, TENS units, bracing, and the often-overlooked power of diaphragmatic breathing, framed by Dr. Pradeep Chopra's "10% rule." The medication discussion covers a start-low-go-slow philosophy, medication sensitivities and pharmacogenomics, the importance of deprescribing to avoid polypharmacy, and options for POTS and mast cell activation. They close with a candid look at supplements, true deficiencies like scurvy and low vitamin D, the marketing traps to watch for, and a reminder to measure progress by function and quality of life rather than chasing a cure. Takeaways: • The MENS-PMMS Method™ emphasizes a whole-person approach, recognizing that meaningful improvement in EDS and HSD comes from addressing multiple domains rather than relying on a single treatment. • Lasting progress is often the result of accumulating many small gains across different interventions, an approach reflected in Dr. Pradeep Chopra's "10% rule." • Validation is not just compassionate care—it is a powerful therapeutic tool that can reduce distress, improve engagement, and support nervous system regulation. • The connection between physical symptoms and emotional well-being is physiologic, underscoring the importance of addressing both body and mind in treatment planning. • When introducing new therapies, changing one variable at a time can help patients and clinicians better identify what is helping, what is not, and what may be causing side effects. • Medication management should balance potential benefits with the risks of sensitivities, side effects, and polypharmacy, making deprescribing an important part of high-quality care. • Supplements are most valuable when they address a documented deficiency or specific clinical need rather than being used as a substitute for a comprehensive treatment plan. • Patients should be cautious of products or programs that promise cures, quick fixes, or dramatic results for complex chronic conditions. • Functional improvement, participation in meaningful activities, and quality of life are often better measures of success than symptom elimination alone. • The most effective treatment plans are individualized, flexible, and designed to evolve as a patient's needs, goals, and circumstances change. Go AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code BENDY. Want to learn more about the UVA EDS Center? For Appointments and Questions: RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org UVA EDS: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic UVA EDS FAQ: https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? 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Today, I interview Beth Erlander, a grief expert and therapist who spent years believing she had to stop being a caregiver before she could truly support other caregivers. Although she had helped people through grief for more than 26 years, Beth hesitated to focus on this work because she was still living it herself. In our conversation, she didn't think she was ready, and she wasn't sure she had enough distance from her own experience to guide others through theirs. She shares what helped her stop waiting, why she finally became comfortable with not having all the answers, and how her own experience gave her a deeper understanding of the people she felt called to serve. We also explore why grief is more than death loss, how it can show up in life's transitions, and what it means to give grief a voice.Today, Beth helps those who unexpectedly find themselves caring for a spouse or partner navigate the emotional realities of caregiving. Through her professional experience and her own journey, she is creating programs that help caregivers feel seen, understood, and supported while navigating a grief that often goes unrecognized.__________________Beth Erlander, LPC, grief expert and seasoned therapist with over 26 years of experience. She works with grief and loss issues from any kind of sudden life transition. Yet the main focus of her work is serving those who find themselves thrust into the role of being the caregiver for their spouse or partner.Her memoir, Life Upside Down: The Fall That Transformed Our Lives, Lifting Me Through Grief Love and Quadriplegia speaks to the journey of being her partner's caregiver for the past 13 years.Beth is a Creative Grief Support Practitioner, Art Therapist and EMDR practitioner. She is currently training in Somatic Experiencing, Peter Levine's work where she is gathering more tools to equip grievers to navigate the overwhelming experience of grief in the body.Beth runs an online program called The Wheel of Grief, which gives grievers a map to navigate the wild terrain of loss. She co-leads grief rituals and ceremonies, both online and in person. She is also a Cowry Shell Diviner taught to her by the late and great Elder Malidoma Somé.__________________Find BETH here:Book: https://crowflowpublications.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betherlander_grief2joy/Support the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

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Plus: how trauma rewires the brain, why connection is the most powerful regulator, and small practices that actually work. Dr. Bruce Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network and a Professor at the School of  Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on development has informed clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry's most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, has been translated into 26 languages and has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for over 100 weeks after becoming #1 on the list in April of 2021. In this episode we talk about: EMDR and the importance of moving your body  The hardest type of trauma to deal with  The perks of getting in touch with the fact that, to quote Dr. Perry, everyone is wandering around in a fucking fog...and how this perspective helps us become more generous in our lives.. Both toward ourselves and others.  How it's never too late to heal trauma  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources:  The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered   Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

Jamie Lynn Sigler grew up in front of the world as Meadow Soprano, one of television's most iconic daughters. But while she was coming of age on screen, she was privately carrying a secret that almost nobody knew: at age 20, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. For 14 years, she hid her diagnosis from Hollywood, her coworkers, and her friends out of fear and shame. Now, Jamie sits down with Hoda Kotb to pull back the curtain on a life no longer built on perfection, but on radical honesty. She opens up about her deeply moving memoir, And So It Is, which begins with a terrifying medical crisis involving her young son, Beau. Jamie shares how she broke through the paralyzing loop of childhood trauma through EMDR therapy, what it was like to finally confide in her late co star James Gandolfini, and how she found peace by letting go of the need to pretend she was always fine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sometimes healing doesn't start in your head. It starts in your body. For 17 years, Erika Shershun did everything she was told she was supposed to do. She went to therapy. She named her depression. She worked on her thoughts. But the symptoms kept coming, and underneath them was a survival story her body had never been given the space to release. This conversation dives into what somatic psychotherapy actually is, why the body remembers trauma in ways the mind cannot, and the pivotal moment in a hands-on training when Erika's body finally interrupted years of silence. Erika opens up about surviving an attempted assault while running at dusk, the voice that told her she was not going to die, and the years of shame that came before and after. She also walks through what unhealed trauma looks like in everyday life, why so many survivors blame themselves for what their body did during an assault, and the simple daily practice she gives every client to begin feeling safe in their body again. Through fear, shame, fight responses, and decades of seeking answers, Erika's story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible at any age, that intuition is something to trust, and that the body always knows how to find its way home if you give it the right tools. Guest Bio Erika Shershun, MA, LMFT, is a somatic psychotherapist who specializes in helping trauma survivors reclaim the life they were meant to live. She's the author of the Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal: Writing and Somatic Practices to Help You Process, Heal, and Feel Safe, the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook: Somatic Skills to Help You Feel Safe in Your Body, Create Boundaries & Live with Resilience, and the PESI Sexual Trauma Clinical Training. The workbook is available in Spanish (Tengo Un Trauma Corporal?), Polish, Russian, and Romanian, and the journal is available in Turkish. Her approach is trauma informed, rooted in somatic principles, drawing on neuroscience and integrative modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, energy psychology, mindfulness, self-compassion, and parts work. Erika values diversity, offers individual online therapy sessions in California, and provides coaching to clients outside of the state. You'll hear About What somatic psychotherapy is and why the body has to be part of healing How trauma is stored differently than ordinary memory Why 17 years of traditional therapy did not heal Erika's deepest symptoms The moment in a body work training that finally unlocked her healing Surviving an attempted assault and trusting the voice that came through Why so many sexual trauma survivors carry shame for what their body did How unhealed trauma shows up as digestive, autoimmune, and emotional symptoms The daily grounding and orienting practice Erika gives every client Why it is never too late to begin your healing journey Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Episode Introduction 01:15 Meet Erika Shershu 02:00 What Somatic Psychotherapy Really Is 05:00 Why the Body Holds Trauma Differently Than Memory 08:00 17 Years of Therapy and Still Searching 09:30 The Trigger Point Therapy Session That Changed Everything 12:00 Surviving the Assault While Running at Dusk 17:00 The Voice That Told Her She Was Going to Live 21:00 The Shame Most Survivors Carry in Silence 22:30 Finding Somatic Therapy and Beginning to Heal 24:30 How Unhealed Trauma Shows Up in the Body 30:00 Why Self-Medicating Quiets What the Body Is Trying to Say 33:30 Erika's Daily Practices for Safety and Healing 36:30 Where to Find the Workbook and Guided Journal 42:30 Erika's Message for Anyone Still Searching for Hope 45:00 Final Reflections and Key Takeaways Chuck's Challenge This week, take one small step toward listening to your body. Maybe that means pausing before you push through another long day. Maybe it means asking what the tight chest, the gut ache, or the restlessness has actually been trying to tell you. Maybe it means downloading the first chapter of Erika's book and sitting with one grounding practice instead of scrolling away from yourself. You don't have to name everything you're carrying. You don't have to fix it all this week. You just have to start by listening. Because as Erika shared, healing doesn't begin when life feels safe again. It begins the moment you give your body permission to be heard. Connect with Erika Website: https://healingsexualtrauma.com/ Therapy Website: https://erikashershuntherapy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikashershun/ Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.  

For years we've been told that healing trauma means talking about it. But what if talking isn't enough?In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Harvard-trained psychiatrist and world-renowned trauma expert Dr. Frank Anderson to explore why trauma isn't simply stored in your memories. It's stored in your body.We discuss why so many women find old wounds resurfacing during perimenopause and menopause, why food often becomes a coping mechanism for unresolved trauma, and why traditional talk therapy doesn't always create lasting healing.Dr. Anderson shares the science behind trauma, nervous system regulation, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, psychedelics, and the small daily experiences that help your brain and body finally feel safe again.If you've ever wondered why you keep reacting the same way despite years of personal growth, this conversation will help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along.In this episode you'll learn:• Why talking about trauma doesn't always heal it• How trauma becomes stored inside the body• The surprising reason menopause often brings unresolved trauma to the surface• Why emotional eating is often a protective response• How fasting reveals hidden emotional patterns around food• Why triggers are valuable clues instead of something to fear• The role of EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic therapies, and psychedelics in trauma recovery• Simple daily practices that begin creating lasting healingResources MentionedThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkTranscending Trauma by Dr. Frank AndersonTo Be Loved by Dr. Frank AndersonInternal Family Systems (IFS)More on Dr. Frank AndersonDr. Frank Anderson is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, internationally recognized trauma expert, and author of Transcending Trauma and To Be Loved. He trained alongside trauma pioneer Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, serves on the board of the Trauma Research Foundation, and has spent decades helping people heal through an integrative approach that combines neuroscience, Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and body-based therapies.Website: frankandersonmd.comInstagram: @frank_andersonmdDr. Frank Anderson's BooksFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep33XConnect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

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Annabel Fidler Doesn’t Hold Back | Pod Friends This week on Pod Friends, Matt Scott (@MattScottGW) sits down with Annabel Fidler, one of the breakout stars of The Traitors Australia, for a funny, vulnerable, and deeply moving conversation about survival, healing, identity, and finding your voice. Annabel reflects on her unconventional childhood growing up in caravan parks across Australia, the trauma and abusive relationships that shaped her early adulthood, and the years of therapy that helped her rebuild trust in herself and others. She also opens up about her experience on The Traitors, becoming an unexpected fan favorite, and what it was like to be right when almost no one believed her. Together, Matt and Annabel discuss queer identity, reality TV, the psychology of strategy games, surviving trauma, EMDR therapy, being labeled “annoying,” the friendships that changed her life, and why choosing yourself can be the bravest move of all. If you've ever felt misunderstood, underestimated, or like you had to become someone else just to survive, this episode is for you. Suggest a future guest: ?bit.ly/podfriendsnom? Leave a voicemail: ?speakpipe.com/podfriends? Email: podfriends [at] robhasawebsite [dot] com Follow on social media: Twitter: @HeyPodFriends & @MattScottGW Instagram: @MattScottGW Bluesky: ?MattScottGW.bsky.social? Never miss an episode of Pod Friends: LISTEN:  ?Subscribe to the Pod Friends podcast feed? WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on ?YouTube? SUPPORT:  ?Become a RHAP Patron? for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

What is anxiety, really, and why won't it go away no matter how much you overthink it? Sabrina sits down with neuroscientist and anxiety expert Dr. Russ Kennedy (Anxiety MD) to break down anxiety in dating, relationships, and everyday life. They cover why anxiety lives in the body and not just the head, why CBT, EMDR, and medication so often treat the symptoms instead of the root, and how to tell a real alarm from a false one. This one is for anyone who has ever felt anxious, avoidant, or convinced they were fundamentally broken. They also dig into the myth that a new partner will fix your anxiety, why overthinking is really under-feeling, and how inner child work and somatic healing actually move you forward. You will walk away with tangible tools to stop abandoning yourself, get out of your head, and work through anxious attachment, breakups, and the uncertainty of dating. The biggest takeaway is learning to separate the feeling in your body from the thoughts in your mind, because that is where real healing starts. Pre-order Sabrina's book coming out October 2026,⁠ "Why Am I Like This?"⁠ Get your free workbook and access to the companion course after pre-ordering 'Why Am I Like This?' by filling out the form at the bottom of the page at http://sabrinazohar.com/book Take the new and improved dating quiz! sabrinazohar.com/quiz Get Dr. Russ' book, "Anxiety Rx: A Revolutionary New Prescription for Anxiety Relief―from the Doctor Who Created It" Take Dr. Russ' self-paced online anxiety healing program MBRX If you're ready to slow down, trust your instincts, and break your old dating patterns, the Healthy Relationship Foundations Course walks you through it step-by-step  ⁠HERE!⁠ If you're serious about changing your dating patterns instead of repeating them, the Art of Going Slow course helps you unlearn urgency, regulate your nervous system, and build real connection without rushing, chasing, or abandoning yourself ⁠HERE!⁠ Get Ad free ⁠HERE!⁠  Watch on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on my video. Want to work with Sabrina? ⁠HERE!⁠  Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show ⁠HERE!⁠  Don't forget to follow ⁠Sabrina⁠ and ⁠The Sabrina Zohar Show⁠ on Instagram and ⁠Sabrina ⁠on TikTok! Video now available on ⁠YOUTUBE!⁠ Please support our sponsors! Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to  goodr.com/SABRINAZOHAR to claim $10 off your first order. Go to Quince.com/SABRINA for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code SABRINAZOHAR at mudwtr.com/SABRINAZOHAR! #mudwtrpod Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/mlzhc53l Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. ============================= Chapters: 00:00 What Is Anxiety, Really 06:00 Anxiety Lives in the Body 13:30 Why Coping Tools Fall Short 20:20 Overthinking Is Under-Feeling 26:40 Most Damaging Anxiety Advice 33:30 Worry and Inner Child Wounds 41:00 Inner Child Healing Exercise 46:30 Telling a Partner You're Anxious 53:00 Why Feeling Beats Thinking 59:27 Rapid Fire and Biggest Lies Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices