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Send us Fan MailObtaining justice in court is a never-ending process of learning; self-development; blood, sweat and tears; self discovery; inter-discovery; often deep pain that can transform into strength and growth, but often with more pain along the way; banding together with birds of a feather; and giving back what we have learned. Texas criminal defense lawyer -- moved recently from Houston to Maryland -- Eric J. Davis (until he has a website, reachable at eric.davis@gmx.us and 713-227-2727) believes strongly in giving back what he has learned, and in integrating what he learns into what he already knows, rather than shedding valuable experience and ability with the latest teachings. Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense lawyer Jon Katz met Eric at the spring 2026 National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers program, and learned that Eric, like Jon, is a Trial Lawyers College alum, where Eric is on the TLC board and staff. Eric is also a member of the NACDL board of directors. He states straight out that the criminal justice system evolved out of racism, and finds positive ways to deal with that, including bringing race to the attention of jurors so that they will help criminal defendants when they spot racial bias and unfairness. Eric is full of optimistic energy and fight, including in talking about his acquittal for a firearm defendant by focusing on how police rushed to judgment and narrowed themselves to finding evidence to prove him guilty, rather than considering other possible suspects after finding a firearm in an empty vehicle. Eric talks about how his experience with the Trial Lawyers College and its focus on psychodrama and storytelling helped him feel freer in pursuing justice for his clients, including focusing on the emotions of the case, the emotions of the jurors and of the actors in the case and their motivations for how they acted. Eric tells a great personal story during jury selection / voir dire to inspire them to be open about racial issues -- rather than expecting to transform their prejudices in the short timespan of a trial -- by recounting how he had his defenses up when walking to fill his empty gas tank when a truck with an older white driver slowed down, and how the driver -- after they learned how much they had in common -- told Eric how he at first thought Eric was up to no good, and Eric confessed to having first had the same view of the truck driver. And then Eric asks the jurors about any assumptions they are making about race, to start the discussion. Pure brilliance. Rules that help for a fair trial for a criminal defendant are great, but often are few and far between, and are not always sufficiently enforced. That is why I prominently display a Gladiator film clip board in my office, as a reminder of how Russell Crowe's Maximus Decimus Meridius and his teammates win despite the absence of any rules protecting them, and despite the lowest and basest violence from their opponents. Eric Davis reminds us that we can win justice for criminal defendants even when the rules do not appear to be in our favor nor to be sufficiently enforced when those rules are favorable to criminal defendants. He starts by diving deep into the jury selection process, with conversations in which he steers guilty verdict-leaning jurors closer to his side, sometimes by adding one variation to the conversation at a time. (See minute 29 in his presentation here.) We can open and widen avenues to acquittal. This Beat the Prosecution episode is also available on YouTube and Apple podcasts. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675
Good Boy: Wir wollen nur dein Bestes | Der netteste Jigsaw, den es je gab "Good Boy: Wir wollen nur dein Bestes" sorgt zunächst für Verwirrung: Weder handelt es sich um einen Horrorfilm aus der Perspektive eines Hundes noch um den norwegischen Thriller über einen Mann, der seinen Partner wie einen Hund hält – und mit der Komödie "Good Boys" hat das Ganze ebenfalls nichts zu tun. Stattdessen sprechen Sven und Stu über den neuen Film des polnischen Regisseurs Jan Komasa, der für sein intensives Psychodrama mit Stephen Graham und Andrea Riseborough zwei absolute Schauspiel-Schwergewichte gewinnen konnte. Im Mittelpunkt steht der junge Tommy, der sein Leben im völligen Ego- und Hedonismusrausch auskostet – bis der Absturz folgt: Eines Tages wacht er gefesselt im Keller einer ihm unbekannten Familie auf. Dort soll er lernen, sich zu benehmen. Doch ob dieser drastische Ansatz wirklich zur Läuterung führt, darf bezweifelt werden. Ob "Good Boy: Wir wollen nur dein Bestes" ein sehenswerter Kinofilm geworden ist, erfahrt ihr im Podcast. Der Film startet am 4. Juni in den deutschen Kinos. Viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge vom Tele-Stammtisch! Trailer Werdet Teil unserer Community und besucht unseren Discord-Server! Dort oder auch auf Instagram könnt ihr mit uns über Filme, Serien und vieles mehr sprechen. Website | Youtube | PayPal | BuyMeACoffee Großer Dank und Gruß für das Einsprechen unseres Intros geht raus an Engelbert von Nordhausen. Thank you very much to BASTIAN HAMMER for the orchestral part of the intro! I used the following sounds of freesound.org: 16mm Film Reel by bone666138 wilhelm_scream.wav by Syna-Max backspin.wav by il112 Crowd in a bar (LCR).wav by Leandros.Ntounis Short Crowd Cheer 2.flac by qubodup License (Copyright): Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
What a week it's been for the Prime Minister. In the aftermath of seismic local elections results, there's been non-stop Labour party in-fighting. Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary so the race for Labour leader is seemingly on - who will throw their hat in the ring? Will Andy Burnham, i.e. the King of the North, make his move? In other news, the panel discuss Trump's state visit to China and why the Royal Navy has to redesign women's uniforms over 'inappropriately placed' buttons.Helping Andy make sense of it all this week is Nish Kumar, Ian Smith, Katy Balls and Mhairi Black.Written by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by: Alex Kealy, Ruth Husko and Claire Rammelkamp Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Recorded by David ThomasA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Send us Fan MailWinning through engagement as one's true self- Dallas attorney Patrick McLain joins fellow Trial Lawyers College alum and Fairfax criminal lawyer Jon Katz in discussing revealing our true selves -- warts and all -- to jurors and judges, so that they will also be true to themselves and each other and to their oaths. Jon Katz met Patrick -- a Trial Lawyers College faculty member -- through the monthly trial preparation gatherings hosted by fellow Trial Lawyers College alum and faculty member Christopher Flohr . Patrick is a Marine veteran who was a military lawyer and judge, now for many years in private practice for military defense and criminal defense. Patrick discusses applying storytelling and psychodrama approaches to obtaining justice for criminal defendants, and the power of lawyers joining together in pursuing that path. In this talk, Patrick includes discussing the bonds among military members from the rough times they experience, and the bonds among Trial Lawyers College attendees, with our own challenges that we handle in pursuing justice for our clients. This journey can lay bare our raw feelings and emotions, which is often the only way for us to best help our clients. This Beat the Prosecution podcast episode is also available on YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675
You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wQSgb9En2k0This week on Planet Normal, your co-pilots of sanity, Liam Halligan and Alison Pearson, take us back to the 1970s as they look at the retro economic policies dragging the country in reverse. With financial markets reacting to the Labour infighting with horror, sending the UK government's borrowing costs to a staggering 30-year high, the duo warns that the British economy is on a knife edge. Liam focuses on the unfolding fiscal emergency, explaining how sovereign bond markets are reeling from a protracted Labour leadership battle, where all the major contenders are looking to increase borrowing and spending even further. Meanwhile Allison shares her deep frustrations with the current state of the nation, highlighting the desperate struggles of local community hubs and family pubs fighting to survive under the weight of punishing economic changes. This week's stowaway on the rocket is royal historian and biographer Andrew Lownie, who discusses the ongoing fallout surrounding the royal family and his investigations into institutional secrecy.HighlightsLabour drags us further to the '70s and Burnham stokes the psychodramaSir Keir Starmer's leadership is under intense pressure amidst a protracted Labour leadership battle.Sovereign bond markets react to high spending as government borrowing costs spike to a 30-year high.Royal biographer Andrew Lownie exposes new allegations and the culture of institutional secrecy.Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor |Read Allison ‘‘Don't drink them all at once': Regulars enjoy free pints on National Pub Day':https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/05/16/allison-pearson-national-pub-day/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ | Read Liam ‘As Labour lurches further Left, the markets are calling time': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/05/17/as-labour-lurches-further-left-the-markets-are-calling-time/ |Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read Liam's Substack: https://liamhalligan.substack.com/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TLC President Maren Chaloupka sits down with psychodramatists Jody Anderson and Jeff Chapdelaine to explore the transformative role of psychodrama in trial work, healing, and human connection. Together, they discuss how psychodrama helps lawyers move beyond performance and into authentic storytelling that resonates with juries and clients alike. The conversation also previews TLC's upcoming "Homecoming: Master Class in Psychodrama" program in Nebraska City, where participants will deepen their understanding of Moreno's methods, directing techniques, and the emotional foundations of powerful advocacy.
Herečka Elizaveta Maximová budí pozornost intenzitou, přesností a schopností jít až na hranici emocí. Dokazuje to i ve své nové divadelní roli ve hře PSYCHOdrama. Kde končí postava a začíná herec, když je materiál tak psychologicky intenzivní? Proč se cítí lépe před filmovou kamerou než na divadelních prknech? A jak se vyrovnávala s takzvaným imposter syndromem?Všechny díly podcastu Host Radiožurnálu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.
Herečka Elizaveta Maximová budí pozornost intenzitou, přesností a schopností jít až na hranici emocí. Dokazuje to i ve své nové divadelní roli ve hře PSYCHOdrama. Kde končí postava a začíná herec, když je materiál tak psychologicky intenzivní? Proč se cítí lépe před filmovou kamerou než na divadelních prknech? A jak se vyrovnávala s takzvaným imposter syndromem?Všechny díly podcastu Host Radiožurnálu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.
Herečka Elizaveta Maximová budí pozornost intenzitou, přesností a schopností jít až na hranici emocí. Dokazuje to i ve své nové divadelní roli ve hře PSYCHOdrama. Kde končí postava a začíná herec, když je materiál tak psychologicky intenzivní? Proč se cítí lépe před filmovou kamerou než na divadelních prknech? A jak se vyrovnávala s takzvaným imposter syndromem?
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Send us Fan MailThe Trial Lawyers College -- which your host Jonathan Katz attended in 1995, followed to this day during the year with periodic trial preparation gatherings of TLC alums and others (shout out to our repeat co-host, criminal defense lawyer supreme, and my decades-long friend Christopher Flohr for hosting such monthly gatherings for years at his Maryland law office) -- makes clear that the TLC does not "offer training for those lawyers who represent government, corporations or large business interests." A sizeable chunk of Trial Lawyers College attendees are criminal defense and plaintiffs personal injury attorneys. When Jon learned that National College of DUI Defense leader Andrew Mishlove embraces Trial Lawyers College approaches, Jon Katz invited him to speak on this Beat the Prosecution podcast, to include addressing integrating TLC approaches with winning DUI defense. Andrew exemplifies the truism that there are always more essential lessons to learn. When he was already in his fifties and very accomplished as a DUI defense lawyer, Andrew learned about the Trial Lawyers College and immediately embraced its approach of persuading through storytelling and applying psychodram and scene setting approaches. Andrew is right on point in talking about the story catalyst that Alfred Hitchcock named the MacGuffin, and the hero's journey of the story. He wonderfully weaves My Cousin Vinny and Star Wars in articulating that approach. Andrew also discusses using the Moth storytelling approach (see his article on the Moth here) -- which is covered at the TLC's Graduate II program -- giving credit to Nebraska lawyer Maren Chaloupka, who addresses storytelling as involving the story worth telling, running from extraordinary to every day events that can be transformative. Andrew also here discusses his week-long annual program with the NCDD entitled Serious Science: Advanced Course in Blood Drug Analysis & Trial Advocacy, where in addition to focusing on persuading for justice for the defense in court, the participants have an opportunity to experience blood analysis from the viewpoint and approach of blood examining and analyzing scientists, whether their testimony is for the defense or prosecution. This episode is also available on YouTube and Apple Podcasts. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675
Keir Starmer insists he's staying on in Downing Street, but an increasing number of his ministers and MPs disagree.What happened to the promise that politics would tread more lightly on our lives? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers, James Marriott and Theo Bertram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Roya sitzt im Gefängnis, weil sie gegen das iranische Regime protestiert hat. Regisseurin Mahnaz Mohammadi erzählt von Gewalt und Unterdrückung. Ein eindringlicher Film, der zum Teil heimlich gedreht wurde. Ab 7. Mai im Kino.
Ein Streit, den niemand hätte mitbekommen sollen, als Faustpfand gegen den eigenen Chef? „Beef“ ist zurück, mit neuer Besetzung und noch mehr Psychodrama. (00:00:36) _Ad (00:04:03) _Ad Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-beef-staffel-2
Ein Streit, den niemand hätte mitbekommen sollen, als Faustpfand gegen den eigenen Chef? „Beef“ ist zurück, mit neuer Besetzung und noch mehr Psychodrama. (00:00:36) _Ad (00:04:03) _Ad Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-beef-staffel-2
Benjamin Brittens „The Turn of the Screw“ ist von bedrängender Aktualität. Das Theater Ulm inszeniert die Oper als packendes Psychodrama neu.
Manche Menschen haben Traumata, die sie von Eltern oder Großeltern mitbekommen haben. Das nennt man transgenerationale Traumata. Heißt: Belastende Erfahrungen aus einer früheren Generation werden auf nachfolgende Generationen übertragen. (Wiederholung vom 2. Juli 2025)**********An dieser Stelle findet ihr die Übung:00:33:28 - Geleitete Meditation zum Umgang mit Traumata**********Quellen aus der Folge:Gapp, K., Jawaid, A., Sarkies, P., Bohacek, J., Pelczar, P., Prados, J., ... & Mansuy, I. M. (2014). Implication of sperm RNAs in transgenerational inheritance of the effects of early trauma in mice. Nature neuroscience, 17(5), 667-669.Gapp, K., Bohacek, J., Grossmann, J., Brunner, A. M., Manuella, F., Nanni, P., & Mansuy, I. M. (2016). Potential of environmental enrichment to prevent transgenerational effects of paternal trauma. Neuropsychopharmacology, 41(11), 2749-2758.Dunkel, F. (2021). Zur transgenerationalen Traumatisierung. Zeitschrift für Psychodrama und Soziometrie.(S. 215-227). Springer.**********Dianes und Main Huongs Empfehlungen:Drexler, K. (2017). Ererbte Wunden heilen (Leben Lernen, Bd. 296): Therapie der transgenerationalen Traumatisierung (Vol. 296). Klett-Cotta.Lück, S. (2023). Vererbtes Schicksal: Wie wir belastende Familienmuster überwinden und unser wahres Potenzial befreien-Das große Praxisprogramm. Kailash Verlag. **********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Posttraumatisches Wachstum: An Traumata reifenEmotional Support: Wie unterstützen wir Freunde mit einem Trauma?Traumabewältigung: Traumatische Erlebnisse mit Narrativer Expositionstherapie erzählerisch überwinden**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Ihr habt Anregungen, Ideen, Themenwünsche? Dann schreibt uns gern unter achtsam@deutschlandfunknova.de
Dans cet épisode, je me penche sur We're All Alone In This Together, l'album de Dave sorti en 2021. J'ai un profond respect pour l'écriture de Dave et sa façon de délivrer ses pensées parfois très intimes. Dans ce projet, il poursuit dans cette démarche tout en explorant ses contradictions, ses doutes et la pression d'un succès qui l'isole. On peut parfois se reconnaître et réfléchir à nos propres solitudes.J'espère que l'épisode vous plaira
It's been a whirlwind start to the year. In just three weeks, tensions between Donald Trump and Iran have escalated, the U.S. captured Venezuela's President Maduro, while British politics has been rocked by defections and leadership challenges. And we're still only in January. To help cut through the chaos, we're taking a moment to answer your biggest questions about what's been happening.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryHosts: Manveen Rana & Luke JonesProducer: Sophie McNultyFurther listening:Everything you need to know about the Iran protestsHas ICE become the US president's ‘private army'?Starmer v the ‘King of the North' - who really won?Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First he was pushed and then he jumped: high drama at Westminster after Kemi Badenoch sacked her rival for the Tory leadership Robert Jenrick - his crime was plotting a defection to Reform UK. Hours later, Jenrick appeared at Nigel Farage's side, branding his former party "rotten".Did Badenoch's decisive action help the Tory recovery plan? Which party is left weaker and which stronger in the fight for the right - could this, the most significant defection so far, further fuel Farage's claim that the Conservative Party's days are numbered? Deputy opinion editor Miranda Green hosts a discussion about the ‘psychodrama' that has rocked Westminster this week with the FT's deputy political editor Jim Pickard, columnist and writer of the ‘Inside Politics' newsletter Stephen Bush, and FT's chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley.Follow Miranda, Jim, Stephen & RobertWant more?Betrayal, plots and a mole who derailed Jenrick's defection to ReformRobert Jenrick joins Reform UK after being sacked from Tory shadow cabinetJenrick's sacking is both threat and opportunity for BadenochLunch with the FT Robert Jenrick: ‘I'm unashamedly provincial in my attitudes'Latest U-turn raises renewed questions over Keir Starmer's judgmentAnd sign up for Stephen's morning newsletter, Inside Politics, for straight-talking insight into the stories that matter, plus puns and tongue-(mostly)-in-cheek analysis.Get 30 days freePolitical Fix was presented by Miranda Green, and produced by Julia Webster. Flo Phillips is the executive producer. Sound engineering by Breen Turner. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's global head of audio.Clips from BBC, XWhat did you think of this episode? Let us know at: politicalfix@ft.comRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick after claiming to have clear evidence he was planning defecting to Reform UK.Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Juliet Samuel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Die Papsttochter Lucrezia Borgia genießt nicht den besten Ruf: Giftmischerin, männermordendes Ungeheuer und zu jeder sexuellen Schandtat bereit. Ein Gegenstand ersten Ranges also für die exzessive Form der Oper. In Gaetano Donizettis Oper nach einem Drama Victor Hugos ist das aber nicht nur schaurig, sondern auch ein Psychodrama, weil sich der uneheliche Sohn Gennaro in die eigene Mutter verliebt, die er eigentlich beseitigen will. Und Lucrezia selbst ist ganz Hingabe. Donizettis modernes Psycho- und Familiendrama wird erstaunlich selten aufgeführt und das mag auch an den Herausforderungen der Titelpartie liegen.
In this episode, Doug and Drew explain their powerful, unique approach to psychodrama: DIRECT. You'll learn how this powerful modality can help you experience deeper healing and freedom from porn.D.I.R.E.C.T. = Dynamic, Intuitive, Redemptive, Embodied, Communal Transformation.Come experience D.I.R.E.C.T. at a Husband Material Healing Weekend! See all upcoming healing weekends and retreats at husbandmaterial.com/retreatJanuary Healing Weekend in Florida: 4 spots left. Apply here.March Healing Weekend in Utah : FULL.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!
Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Jonathan Moreno is University Professor Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania. He has published more than a thousand papers, articles, reviews and op-eds and has been translated into several languages. His latest book is Impromptu Man. J.L. Moreno and the Origins of Psychodrama, Encounter Culture, and the Social Network.Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1
Understanding the Biology of Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian: From Cellular Stress to Healing In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, who discusses how childhood adversity leaves an imprint on our biology, outlining the five-stage progression from acute stress to trauma and how this fundamentally alters our body's energy systems. We discuss why conventional approaches may overlook deeper trauma roots of chronic health issues—and what clinicians and clients alike can do to start addressing trauma at the cellular level. In this interview, we discuss: Dr. Aimie's personal story and entry into trauma work Reframing chronic disease through the lens of trauma How to identify patterns of stored trauma How a stress response is different from a trauma response The physiological and cellular mechanisms of trauma Strategies for trauma recovery and nervous system repair The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by the Institute of Restorative Health. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofrestorativehealth/ Connect with Dr. Aimie Apigian: Website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draimie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aimie-apigian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAimieApigian Check out her new book, The Biology of Trauma: https://book.biologyoftrauma.com/book Timestamps: 00:00 "Dr. Amy: Trauma & Healing" 04:48 "From Fostering to Forever" 08:50 Understanding Trauma and Healing 13:10 "Recognizing Trauma Through Patterns" 14:15 Breaking Free from Chronic Freeze 17:30 Nervous System: Relaxation to Alarm 20:34 Stress vs Trauma: Cellular Impact 25:16 Trauma Response: Shock to Collapse 28:45 Body's Innate Survival Mechanism 32:49 "Restorative Health Dive-In Opportunity" 34:28 "Stress, Trauma, and Energy" 40:09 Survival Instincts: Freeze and Hide 41:22 "Modern Struggles vs. Survival Instincts" 44:19 "Stored Trauma and Relationships" 50:04 "Overcoming Trauma Responses" 51:56 "Magnesium: Boosting Biology Safely" 54:48 Clinician's Corner: Join & Share Speaker bio: Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a trainer, speaker, and physician, double board-certified in preventive and addiction medicine with masters degrees in biochemistry and public health. Beyond her conventional medical and surgical training, Dr. Aimie has training in Psychosomatic Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Mental Health Nutrition. Her extensive training in trauma therapies, including the Instinctual Trauma Response Model, Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Touch, and Relational Trauma Repair with Psychodrama, have formed her knowledge and services in attachment, trauma, and addictions, focusing on trauma at a cellular level. Her original inspiration came from her experience as a foster-adoptive mom during medical school. Dr. Aimie is also the host of the Biology of Trauma® Podcast. She has spoken at Oxford University, Institute for Functional Medicine, Psychotherapy Innovations, Integrative Medicine for Mental Health and has been featured on The Trauma Therapist Project, Therapy in a Nutshell, The Healing Trauma Podcast, and more. You can find her on YouTube and Instagram. Keywords: functional medicine, trauma response, adverse childhood experiences, attachment trauma, chronic disease reversal, fatigue, anxiety, autoimmune disease, psychosomatic medicine, mental health nutrition, trauma therapies, instinctual trauma response, somatic experiencing, neuroaffective touch, relational trauma repair, stress physiology, startle response, sympathetic nervous system, vagus nerve, dorsal vagal shutdown, cell danger response, mitochondria, energy production, chronic stress, burnout, magnesium supplementation, trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, childhood adversity, functional freeze, biological mechanisms of trauma Disclaimer: The views expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute of Restorative Health, LLC. The Institute of Restorative Health, LLC does not specifically endorse or approve of any of the information or opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series. The information and opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you have any medical concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional. The Institute of Restorative Health, LLC is not liable for any damages or injuries that may result from the use of the information or opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series. By viewing or listening to this information, you agree to hold the Institute of Restorative Health, LLC harmless from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with your participation. Thank you for your understanding.
Joy Betrand is a world-class criminal defense lawyer with valuable insights on lawyer wellness. The stress and trauma of legal work can harm mental and physical health. In this episode, we discuss manifest injustices we've encountered in the criminal system, and share coping strategies for stress. IN THIS EPISODE: The infamous Phoenix “Backpage Trial”; Authoritarianism dressed up as "law and order"; Advocating for pregnant women in custody; Managing hostility and finding your courage; Practical tips for managing stress. LINKS: Athena in the Well (fight giants and win – Joy's podcast) Joybertrandlaw.com Michigan psychodrama center "Hold Fast" Podcast on the Backpage case (Audible)
Send us a textPsychodrama plays a major role at the Trial Lawyers College that Fairfax criminal defense lawyer Jonathan Katz attended for a full month in 1995. Psychodrama was founded by Jacob L Moreno and taught and pursued in depth by him and his wife Zerka. Jon Katz is delighted in this Beat the Prosecution episode to be joined by J.L. Moreno's son Jonathan, and Jon Katz's fellow criminal defense attorney Christopher Flohr, also a TLC alum and a proponent of psychodrama. Here, Jonathan Moreno addresses the roots of psychodrama in working with actors, and proceeding to its use in mental health settings. Interspersed are great anecdotes about J.L. Moreno's apt quip to Sigmund Freud, his friendship with Peter Lorre, and his connection to Martin Buber. Read Jonathan Moreno's Impromptu Man: J.L. Moreno and the Origins of Psychodrama Encounter Culture and the Social Network. Hear my 2024 talk with J.L. Moreno's student Don Clarkson and Chris Flohr. Visit Jonathan Moreno's biographical page at the University of Pennsylvania website. Visit Chris Flohr's website.This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675
TLC grad Robert Klingler (Class of 2015) joins Rafe Foreman to explain how psychodrama and TLC methods — role reversal, doubling, listening and courtroom reenactments — have reshaped his practice from federal employment work to public-defense and civil trials. Hear how a respectful, strategic approach unraveled a suppression hearing, how a roller-rink reenactment convinced jurors, and why the upcoming F-Warrior retreat is a can't-miss chance to sharpen skills and reconnect with the psychodrama community. Practical, human, and full of trial stories you can use on your next case.
Unresolved trauma can physically alter your brain and nervous system, trapping your body in a perpetual state of fight-or-flight. This isn't just a mental health issue; it's a fundamental biological response that can lead to chronic illness and a host of other physical ailments. Join me and my guest, Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, author of The Biology of Trauma, on how to identify when you've reached your breaking point. Discover how to shift your mind, body, and biology toward safety, unlocking the key to healing from chronic pain and finding lasting freedom. Don't miss this powerful conversation on how to break free from the past and reclaim your physical and emotional well-being. Tune in to this life-changing episode! Discover how The Tapping Solution app can help you reduce stress, manage pain, and find emotional balance with this exclusive offer for the Wellness By Design community: https://cf.thetappingsolution.com/app-download-sp-aff?fpr=jane70&fp_sid=bydesign In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 02:58 - Why Aimie wrote The Biology of Trauma ⏰ 04:45 - How to know if you've experienced trauma ⏰ 07:07 - The hidden ways trauma shows up in daily life ⏰ 14:52 - How trauma impacts the body over time ⏰ 21:38 - What to do when you've exceeded your capacity ⏰ 29:30 - Repeating patterns that keep the body trapped in trauma ⏰ 32:02 - Behavioral adaptations that keep us in the loop (and how to move past them) ⏰ 33:42 - Chronic pain: shifting mind, body, and biology to safety ⏰ 40:40 - Aimie's big message ⏰ 41:56 - The ONE thing you can do to shift body into that healing state Check out Dr. Aimie Apigian's Bio: Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a trainer, speaker, and physician, double board-certified in preventive and addiction medicine with master's degrees in biochemistry and public health. Beyond her conventional medical and surgical training, Dr. Aimie has training in Psychosomatic Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Mental Health Nutrition. Her extensive training in trauma therapies, including the Instinctual Trauma Response Model, Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Touch, and Relational Trauma Repair with Psychodrama, have formed her knowledge and services in attachment, trauma, and addictions, focusing on trauma at a cellular level. Her original inspiration came from her experience as a foster-adoptive mom during medical school. Dr. Aimie is also the host of the Biology of Trauma® Podcast. She has spoken at Oxford University, Institute for Functional Medicine, Psychotherapy Innovations, Integrative Medicine for Mental Health and has been featured on The Trauma Therapist Project, Therapy in a Nutshell, The Healing Trauma Podcast, and more. Guest's gift and link: In her new book, The Biology of Trauma, Dr. Aimie shares key insights and practical strategies to finally heal at the cellular level and restore balance to the nervous system. This book will help you: Heal trauma at the root—beyond mindset alone, Regulate your nervous system and restore emotional balance, Break free from fatigue, anxiety, and chronic stress for good. Pre-order your copy of the Biology of Trauma® book before it's published, and access the Special Bonuses Now! https://biologyoftrauma.com/book Connect with Dr. Aimie Apigian: Website: https://traumahealingaccelerated.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draimie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aimie-apigian/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAimieApigian ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/
Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a trainer, speaker and physician, double board-certified in preventive and addiction medicine with masters degrees in biochemistry and public health. Beyond her conventional medical and surgical training, Dr. Aimie has training in Psychosomatic Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Mental Health Nutrition. Her extensive training in trauma therapies, including the Instinctual Trauma Response Model, Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Touch, and Relational Trauma Repair with Psychodrama, have formed her knowledge and services in attachment, trauma, and addictions, focusing on trauma at a cellular level. Her original inspiration came from her experience as a foster-adoptive mom during medical school. Dr. Aimie is also the host of the Biology of Trauma® Podcast. She has been featured on The Trauma Therapist Project, Therapy in a Nutshell, The Healing Trauma Podcast, and more. You can find her on YouTube, Instagram or her website.
For more info on Dr. Irena's "Certificate Program in Applied Neuroscience" starting September 2025, go to:www.NeuroscienceSchool.com/joinMirasee FM Special Free Offer (Revenue Leak Checklist): www.mrse.co/leakExecutive and leadership coach Ju Macedo shares how The Neuroscience School transformed her coaching practice—and her clients' results. Discover the brain-based tools that help her reduce burnout, spark behavior change, and create sustainable performance. Learn how small shifts lead to big results.In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O'Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.“This work didn't just improve my coaching—it transformed how I lead, how I step-parent, how I run, and how I show up for myself.”— Juliana MacedoGuest Bio:Juliana Macedo is an ICF-accredited Executive and Leadership Coach and the founder of The Long Game Mindset Coaching & Consultancy.Following a two-decade career as a marketing executive in global companies like Reckitt, Nestlé, Mondelez, Unilever, and PepsiCo, Juliana now helps ambitious leaders achieve sustainable high performance and lead systemic change without burning out.Her approach blends sharp business acumen, the neuroscience of behaviour change, and the mindset of a high-performance athlete.She is ICF-accredited, holds an MBA, a Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Coaching for Behavioural Change from Henley Business School (UK), and multiple certifications in Applied Neuroscience for Coaching, Leadership Development and Agile Change & Psychodrama. Originally from Brazil, she is based in the UK, working globally in English, Portuguese, and Italian.She first discovered applied neuroscience in this very podcast, which inspired her to certify with The Neuroscience School — knowledge she now applies daily with her clients, teams, and even in how she trains and runs marathons.Host Bio:Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.Resources mentioned in this episode:MiraseeDr. Irena O'Brien's website: The Neuroscience SchoolJuliana's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliana-macedo-the-long-game-mindset-coach-acc-34a12625/Episode with guest Lion Goodman (The Predictive Brain):YouTube - Leveraging the Predictive Brain (Lion Goodman) - Neuroscience of Coaching #3Mirasee FM - Episode 3: Leveraging the Predictive Brain (Lion Goodman) Credits:Host: Dr. Irena O'BrienProducer: Andrew ChapmanAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: Sneaker SmeakerArtist: Avocado JunkieWriter: Sander KalmeijerPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Coo CoosArtist: Dresden, The FlamingoWriter: Matthew WigtonPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: In This LightArtist: Sounds Like SanderWriter: Sander KalmeijerPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Neuroscience of Coaching, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: From Curiosity to Mastery: A Coach's Journey Through The Neuroscience School (Juliana Macedo) coming soon.
Manche Menschen haben Traumata, die sie von Eltern oder Großeltern mitbekommen haben. Das nennt man transgenerationale Traumata. Heißt: Belastende Erfahrungen aus einer früheren Generation werden auf nachfolgende Generationen übertragen.**********An dieser Stelle findet ihr die Übung:00:33:28 - Geleitete Meditation zum Umgang mit Traumata**********Quellen aus der Folge:Gapp, K., Jawaid, A., Sarkies, P., Bohacek, J., Pelczar, P., Prados, J., ... & Mansuy, I. M. (2014). Implication of sperm RNAs in transgenerational inheritance of the effects of early trauma in mice. Nature neuroscience, 17(5), 667-669.Gapp, K., Bohacek, J., Grossmann, J., Brunner, A. M., Manuella, F., Nanni, P., & Mansuy, I. M. (2016). Potential of environmental enrichment to prevent transgenerational effects of paternal trauma. Neuropsychopharmacology, 41(11), 2749-2758.Dunkel, F. (2021). Zur transgenerationalen Traumatisierung. Zeitschrift für Psychodrama und Soziometrie.(S. 215-227). Springer.**********Dianes und Main Huongs Empfehlungen:Drexler, K. (2017). Ererbte Wunden heilen (Leben Lernen, Bd. 296): Therapie der transgenerationalen Traumatisierung (Vol. 296). Klett-Cotta.Lück, S. (2023). Vererbtes Schicksal: Wie wir belastende Familienmuster überwinden und unser wahres Potenzial befreien-Das große Praxisprogramm. Kailash Verlag. **********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Posttraumatisches Wachstum: An Traumata reifenEmotional Support: Wie unterstützen wir Freunde mit einem Trauma?Traumabewältigung: Traumatische Erlebnisse mit Narrativer Expositionstherapie erzählerisch überwinden**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Ihr habt Anregungen, Ideen, Themenwünsche? Dann schreibt uns gern unter achtsam@deutschlandfunknova.de
Nirmala Nataraj is a New York–based writer, editor, book midwife, theater artist, and mythmaker. Her work lives at the crossroads of creativity, mythology, storytelling, and collective liberation. As a multi-genre collaborator and creative facilitator, she believes in generative solutions in the midst of chaos, the coexistence of messiness and magic, and breathtaking beauty as a natural consequence of this wild ride. She is trained in a variety of methods of narrative-based collective healing, including Family Constellations, Psychodrama, and Playback Theatre. Some of the passions she brings to her facilitation include movement (especially 5 Rhythms), guided visualization and the induction of visionary states, the cultivation of radical intimacy with the human and more-than-human world, and creative collaboration from unexpected prompts. You can check out her work at nirmalanataraj.com or subscribe to her Substack newsletter, The Diving Bell Spider.Become a patron at the EarthLovers $10 tier by visiting patreon.com/robinlassiter and get access to two Community Gatherings per month. Work with Diederik Rijkens at Coded to Thrive and check out his YouTube channel The Projector ProjectEarth: A Love Story is now an AUDIOBOOK!The Experiencer GroupMy book Earth: A Love Story exists as a physical object in the world. Deep forever gratitude to those of you who have purchased the book and left reviews on Amazon. Thank you, thank you, thank you.Our beautiful musical soundscapes are provided by Morgan Jenks. You can support his new album on bandcamp, or find out more at morganjenks.comFind me on instagram @robin_lassiter_honeyheart and @earth_a_love_storyTo join my mailing list or book a 1:1 session with me, visit robinlassiter.com
Sean Dormer, Tim Garvey, and Amy Rogers discuss how Trial Lawyers College techniques helped them secure a $4 million verdict in a wrongful-death case where a young man died by suicide in jail after his pleas for help were ignored. They explain how psychodrama and empathy exercises guided their opening statements, jury selection, and scene-setting to connect the jury with Jackson's story and reveal the jail staff's negligence. By “showing them yours” and using authentic, emotion-driven advocacy, they turned a tragic loss into a powerful example of why caring truly is contagious.
Send us a textHave you ever felt stuck in traditional therapy, understanding your problems intellectually but still feeling emotionally disconnected? Psychodrama might be the missing piece. This dynamic, action-oriented approach bypasses our well-worn cognitive defenses and connects head with heart in ways that talk therapy sometimes can't.Psychodrama isn't merely a theoretical concept for your licensure exam—it's a powerful therapeutic tool with profound applications. Developed by Jacob Moreno in the 1920s and popularized during the human potential movement, this approach treats personality as a collection of roles rather than a fixed entity. When we become rigid in these roles or overidentify with certain aspects while neglecting others, psychological distress often follows. Through techniques like role reversal, doubling, mirroring, and empty chair work, clients can safely explore traumatic memories, practice difficult social interactions, or say goodbye to lost loved ones.The magic of psychodrama happens in its three-phase structure. The warm-up builds trust and group cohesion. The action phase allows the protagonist to enact significant life scenes with the help of group members serving as auxiliary egos. Finally, the sharing phase universalizes the experience as group members connect the protagonist's work to their own lives without analysis or advice. This creates what Moreno called "tele"—the empathic connection between individuals that forms the cement of healthy relationships. Whether you're preparing for your exam or looking to expand your therapeutic toolkit, understanding psychodrama's unique capacity to make the intangible tangible opens new possibilities for helping clients achieve meaningful change through spontaneity, creativity, and authentic expression. Ready to move beyond just talking about problems and start transforming them through action?If you need to study for your national licensing exam, try the free samplers at: LicensureExamsThis podcast is not associated with the NBCC, AMFTRB, ASW, ANCC, NASP, NAADAC, CCMC, NCPG, CRCC, or any state or governmental agency responsible for licensure.
Adam Oakey, owner of the Law Office of Adam Oakey in Albuquerque, NM, discusses his TLC journey—from Trial Skills Foundation to “Courage to Ask”—and why he's applied for the flagship three-week college. He explains how psychodrama transformed his approach to client connection, personal growth, and scene-setting: techniques he's gearing up to use in a self-defense road-rage trial where his 20-year-old client faced off against armed security guards. Join us for practical insights on translating TLC's methods—listening exercises, role reversal, and immersive scene-setting—into courtroom strategy, and learn why caring and authenticity can make all the difference in securing justice.
As humans, we have an immense capacity for love and wisdom, with the power to be a source of light in the world. However, often due to trauma and other challenging experiences, we may develop patterns and create stories that might not be fully true, but end up holding us back from accessing our inner light. Exploring a concept known as the human energy consciousness field may offer insights that can help us transfigure these patterns and achieve mental, emotional, and physical healing. As an expert on the human energy field and the healing sciences, Donna Evans Strauss currently serves on the Board and is the Dean of Year Two Studies at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in Florida and Japan. Donna also created the Brennan Integration Practitioner Program, which is a master's degree, two-year supervisory program specializing in psycho-energetic healing methods. Her other certifications include Pathwork Helper, Past Life Therapy, Psychodrama training, and Family Systems training. Donna is the author of “Blessings from a Thousand Generations: What Our Biblical Ancestors Can Teach Us About Healing Our Families Today” and “Explore the Mysteries of The Cosmos ESP and the Human Biofield.” In Episode 232 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Donna shares the following: An overview of the human energy consciousness field and the four dimensions of humankind: the physical, the aura, the hara, and the core star The importance of trust – one of the 7 divine qualities – as well as a meditative exercise designed to foster trust in yourself and others Why finding balance amidst the polarities within yourself is crucial for healing To learn more about Donna and access her books and other resources, visit https://donnaevansstrauss.com. To learn more about The Mindset Game® podcast, visit www.TheMindsetGame.com. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, please visit https://apple.co/3oAnR8I.
What if your next big business breakthrough wasn't in your strategy… but in your nervous system?In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I'm sharing the transformational power of psychodrama - the in-person, group-based modality that's helped me access a deeper level of clarity, alignment, and leadership.As a founder, you already know how to build, plan, and execute. But if you've ever felt stuck - like something's just off, even when everything “looks right” - this is the episode that might unlock what's really going on beneath the surface.Whether you're at a pivot point, on the edge of growth, or craving a deeper sense of self-trust and permission, this conversation will introduce you to a new way of seeing, feeling, and leading.If you LOVE the episode, don't forget to share it on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift!✨ Want to experience this in person? JOIN THE NEXT RETREAT✨KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYSWhat psychodrama really is (and how it goes deeper than mindset work)Why this modality is so powerful for founders, leaders, and creativesHow parts work and family constellations evolved from psychodramaA personal story of how psychodrama shifted my own leadershipSHOW RESOURCESLearn more about psychodrama - HEREWant to join an upcoming retreat? - HEREJOIN THE CIRCLE – A community for conscious, creative entrepreneurs - HEREFollow me on Instagram – HEREFind me on LinkedIn – HEREBless it be.With love,Laetitia
Send us a textFairfax criminal lawyer Jonathan Katz learned early in his trial career about the critical role of persuasive storytelling, executed throughout the trial, and not only in opening and closing. Jon Katz in this first Beat the Prosecution episode in a year without a guest, illustrates how he won an assault trial by supporting his client's alibi by illustrating the alleged assault's happening in Club Blah, where the defendant at the time was in Club Ah, and could not bring himself to stepping foot in Club Blah any more than he could bring himself to drinking a cask of prune juice mixed with vinegar. The persuasive story at trial usually is not found overnight, but is discovered with close attention and listening, visiting the incident scene, and bringing the listeners to the scene and the circle and center of the story, often incorporating all five of the human senses. Read more about persuasive storytelling in court, with Jon's article published in the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers newsletter, entitled "Story power – DID YOU DO IT? Transporting the jury to the persuasive circle of the story, and applying psychodrama."Persuasive storytelling is a central approach of the National Criminal Defense College's Trial Practice Institute that Jon attended for two weeks in 1994, and the Trial Lawyers College, which Jon attended for an entire month in 1995, with psychodrama and scene re-enactment also being major focuses of the Trial Lawyers College. The parallel video of this podcast is at Fairfax Criminal Lawyer on Winning from the Center of Persuasive StorytellingThis podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675
This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I'm continuing my monthly Tarot Therapy series by exploring a topic I've been wanting to discuss for ages: How tarot and witchcraft function as Psychodrama.Specifically, I explore how tarot and witchcraft can be understood and practiced through the lens of psychodrama, a powerful therapeutic method developed by Dr. Jacob Moreno. Psychodrama is essentially theater for the psyche. It's an embodied way of working with emotion, memory, and healing through role play, creativity, and storytelling.If you've ever lit a candle for someone you love, pulled a tarot card that made your stomach drop, or cried while drawing a protection sigil - then you've already engaged in psychodrama.In this episode, I share why I believe tarot and magick aren't just symbolic or ritualistic, but active, expressive healing tools. I talk about how tarot spreads become psyche-inspired stages, how tarot becomes characters, and how we can use these practices to externalize our inner world in ways that go beyond talk therapy.I also walk you through a guided psychodrama-inspired tarot practice using a technique called the soliloquy - a beautiful, embodied way to give voice to something you've been holding inside. ✨ In this episode, I talk about:What psychodrama is and how it relates to tarot and ritualWhy embodiment and symbolism matter for emotional healingHow to turn your tarot spread into a living storyA guided soliloquy-style tarot activity to help you release what's been unspoken Want to find out all of the ways you can connect with me live this month? Join us inside The Symposium! If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please consider leaving a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This helps more people discover the show and is a great way to support my work
" Whether you believe Christ is a Messiah or not, Christ is love and there was no love. Nothing in this experience leads me to believe that she comes from love."This is Part 2 of Robyn's story in our "Bewitched" series, where we continue exposing the manipulation, coercion, and psychological control that played out under Betty's so-called spiritual mentorship. If you thought Part 1 was shocking, this episode dives even deeper into the unraveling of truth—and the final breaking point that led Robyn to escape Betty's grip for good.Robyn opens up about the mental gymnastics, fear-based conditioning, and deep emotional entanglement that made leaving feel nearly impossible. We discuss how Betty weaponized trust and intuition to create a false sense of empowerment—only to systematically break women down, erode their confidence, and make them dependent on her approval.But what happens when you start questioning the narrative? When the fear of leaving finally outweighs the fear of staying?If you've ever felt trapped in a coaching relationship where your growth was being controlled instead of nurtured, this conversation will give you the clarity and validation you need.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS(00:00) Intro(00:52) In Today's Episode...Robyn's Story: The Top of the Hill(04:23) The Sacred Money Mind Announcement(07:26) Setting Up The Croatia Retreat(15:39) The Divorce - Betty's Hidden Agenda(21:31) No Privacy - "We're Being Watched"(32:02) The Christos Revelation: "I am The Messiah". It's Not All Bad Stuff(40:01) Drug Induced Psychosis?(45:35) Paranoia: The Freemasons Are Here and The Blood Moon Sacrifice(52:25) The Retreat's Collapse. We're Going Home...Kind Of(58:57) Role Reversal: From Client to Servant(01:00:38) The Strategy, The Workhorse, and Helen of Troy?(01:03:28) The Farm Visit: $hit Gets Weirder(01:07:00) "We've Been Poisoned". Betty's Marriage Proposal(01:11:22) "Are They Human"?, A "Vortex of Energy", Horses, and "The Surrogate"(01:20:28) Breaking Point: The Retreat Call Meltdown and The Horse Sanctuary(01:27:48) Science Eyes, The Snake Bite, and Cutting Ties with Betty(01:39:51) "What's Missing?". Healing and Moving Forward**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**Leave a review, send us a screenshot and get a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world.The Sacred Money Mind is like nothing you've ever experienced when it comes to uncovering and dissolving what is unconsciously standing in the way of you attracting and normalizing larger amounts of money.Dissolve Your Core Wound Live Event I'm so excited to announce that Saturday, March 29th from 10-6pm, I'll be at the Philadelphia Rebirthing Center. This immersive day combines expert teaching, experiential work, and deep healing to create lasting change. You'll leave understanding exactly what's been holding you back and how to transform it permanently.CONTACT ROBYN drrobynmckay.com Follow her on InstagramListen to her podcast She{ology}Or contact her directly at robyn@drrobynmckay.comCONTACT ALYSEJoin my FB groupIG @alyse_breathesVisit alysebreathes.cominfo
Send us a textSouth Dakota trial lawyer Charles Abourezk has a compelling story as a lawyer and beyond that role. He grew up on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation, and advocated for Indian Americans before and after law school. He represented indigenous people's interests at the United Nations. He produced and directed radio and television programming concerning Native Americans. Charlie is Chief Justice of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe's Supreme Court in South Dakota; Justice of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Appellate Court; Justice of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Appellate Court; and Special Judge for Oglala Sioux Tribal Courts. Charlie attended the Trial Lawyers College in 1997, two years before your podcast host Jonathan Katz attended. There, Charlie particularly took to psychodrama. He remains and teaches actively on staff at the National Psychodrama Training Center. Charlie's late father James Abourezk was the first United States Arab American senator, who subsequently founded the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC). He was a strong advocate for Native American rights while in the U.S. House and Senate. Law enforcement once searched Charlie's home on the reservation, and followed him around for a period of time, I take it due to his support of Native Americans. He says such an experience makes you stronger. Charlie strongly and aptly believes in the power of psychodrama for winning in court. His devotion to Native American rights made inviting him for this interview all the more compelling for Jon Katz, whose close friend and spirtual teacher Jun Yasuda strongly supports Native American rights. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675
When a mentor demands your devotion, isolates you from loved ones, and convinces you she's the only source of truth—what do you do?In this jaw-dropping episode of the "Bewitched" series, Dr. Robyn McKay and I sit with Alicia Isaacs Howes to continue exposing the dangerous underbelly of high-control spiritual mentorship. This time, Alicia bravely shares her decade-long entanglement with "Betty," revealing how a once-inspiring coach slowly tightened her grip—leading to mind games, emotional abuse, and a shocking retreat that would change everything.Alicia was an insider—trusted, given leadership roles, and made to feel "special." But behind the curtain, she witnessed red flags disguised as high standards, clients being publicly shamed, and a leader who claimed to be more than just a mentor—she claimed to be God.This conversation exposes the divide-and-conquer tactics, bizarre retreats filled with paranoia, sleep deprivation, and starvation, and the final, terrifying twist—when Alicia was told her own family had turned against her.We're not sugarcoating anything in this conversation. If you've ever felt uneasy about a coach, mentor, or leader but couldn't quite put your finger on why—this episode will give you the clarity you need to trust your instincts and break free.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS(00:00) Intro(00:53) In Today's Episode...Alicia Isaacs Howes(03:46) Upcoming Events(06:45) Alicia's Beginning's with Betty - Early Red Flags(13:02) The Sedona Retreat - Betty's Dark Transformation(35:26) The Croatia Retreat: A Turning Point - "I am Christos"(41:21) Paranoia, The Hotel is Not Safe and A Night of Control and Fear(52:40) The Retreat's Abrupt End(56:31) The Journey to the Next Location, Realization, and Escape(01:02:48) The Final Confrontation and Reflecting on the Experience(01:27:24) Moving Forward with New Wisdom**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**Leave a review, send us a screenshot and get a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world.The Sacred Money Mind is like nothing you've ever experienced when it comes to uncovering and dissolving what is unconsciously standing in the way of you attracting and normalizing larger amounts of money.Dissolve Your Core Wound Live Event I'm so excited to announce that Saturday, March 29th from 10-6pm, I'll be at the Philadelphia Rebirthing Center. This immersive day combines expert teaching, experiential work, and deep healing to create lasting change. You'll leave understanding exactly what's been holding you back and how to transform it permanently.CONTACT ROBYN drrobynmckay.com Follow her on InstagramListen to her podcast She{ology}Or contact her directly at robyn@drrobynmckay.comCONTACT ALYSEJoin my FB groupIG @alyse_breathesVisit alysebreathes.cominfo@alysebreathes.com
What if the mentor you trusted to elevate you was actually the one holding you back? Spiritual leadership should empower—not manipulate. It's time we talk about what happens when coaching crosses the line.In this eye-opening new series, I join Robyn McKay for a raw and vulnerable conversation about a toxic coaching experience we both went through—along with other women in our industry. This is the first of a series of episodes where we unpack the red flags, manipulative tactics, and unethical practices that took place, and how we finally broke free.In this first episode of the series, I take the guest seat and share my experience and POV with coach "Betty". I share how I found myself in a high-control mentorship dynamic, what made me question my own judgment, and why it took time to fully recognize the emotional and psychological impact of this experience. We explore the power imbalances, coercion, and gaslighting that often go unnoticed in spiritual coaching spaces—and how to spot them before they cause harm.This series isn't about blame—it's about education, empowerment, and healing. If you've ever felt manipulated or misled in the coaching world, or if you want to learn how to navigate mentorship with discernment, this conversation is for you.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS(00:00) Intro(00:52) Welcome to the Bewitched Series(01:53) Ethical Dilemmas and Vulnerability(03:30) How and Why Bewitched was Born(07:58) The Metamorphosis Method is Almost Here(08:54) When Coaching Goes Bad...Finally Sharing My Experience(12:47) Working with "Betty": Early Successes(19:50) Red Flags - Manipulative Practices, Ethical Concerns, and The Snake Bite(32:08) Coercive Control(44:16) Retreat Experiences and High-Control Tactics(52:20) The Concept of a Clear Channel(52:52) Patterns of Manipulation, The San Diego Retreat Experience, Psychodrama and Altered States(56:06) Questioning Intentions and Ethics(01:00:05) Deciding on the Santa Fe Retreat - Manipulative Sales Tactics and Recognizing the Patterns(01:07:53) Realizations and Reflections(01:10:16) "Talking to You is Like Groundhog Day" - The Miracle of Getting "Fired"(01:17:47) Questioning Myself, Healing and Moving Forward(01:26:24) Final Thoughts and Advice **WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**Leave a review, send us a screenshot and get a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world.The Metamorphosis Method starts February 27th and you can still enroll. Master my proven methodology to guide your clients to rapidly and efficiently transmute lifetimes of familial and ancestral trauma. Jump on a call with me to learn more about the program and find out if this is a fit for you.CONTACT ROBYN drrobynmckay.com Follow her on InstagramOr contact her directly at robyn@drrobynmckay.comCONTACT ALYSEJoin my FB groupIG @alyse_breathesVisit alysebreathes.cominfo@alysebreathes.com
Send us a text"I lucked out with getting interviewed by a great host." Those are the words of this episode's guest Fredilyn "Fredi" Sison, upon speaking for the first time on a podcast. Fairfax, Northern Virginia, criminal / DUI defense lawyer Jonathan Katz has known Fredi for years. Jon Katz and Fredi Sison are both graduates -- from separate years -- of the multi-week Trial Lawyers College, when the TLC was still at Gerry Spence's beautiful Thunderhead Ranch, outside Dubois, Wyoming, before the schism that led to the TLC's operating elsewhere. Fredi for years taught at the TLC, continues teaching at the two-week Trial Practice Institute of the National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) that Fredi and Jon attended in different years as students, and joined TLC grads Mary Peckham and Joane Garcia-Colson not only to organize women lawyer training and development sessions through the Three Sisters group, but also with Mary and Joane co-authored Trial in Action: The Persuasive Power of Pyschodrama (Trial Guides, 2010). Fredi for years, worked as a trial lawyer at numerous public defender offices. She now is a solo practitioner in Asheville, North Carolina, primarily handling court appointments, not wanting ability to pay to come between her and her clients. With the conviction rate being so high in federal court, Fredi redefines the meaning of winning, for instance when that means obtaining a partial acquittal, or working so hard on a sentencing that her client returns home that night rather than spending a lenthy time warehoused in prison. Fredi believes strongly in the persuasive power of psychodrama -- which we covered in an April 2024 Beat the Prosecution episode -- and improvisational approaches. Her devotion to delivering great criminal defense is inspiring and infectious. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit the.inkWe've spent this week talking a lot about Elon Musk's ongoing coup — and, as more information emerges about his attempt to use his team of junior programmers to reshape America in the image of Grok AI — something we found even Grok AI doesn't recommend, by the way — we're going to keep delving into the details.I covered all of that and more in a live co…
In this live demo, Doug Carpenter guides Rick Carlson in healing childhood trauma through psychodrama. This episode is an example of Work It Out Wednesday, one of the weekly HMA Coaching Calls. Learn more and join HMA this weekend at joinHMA.com.Related episodes:Experience Healing Through PsychodramaA Story Of Healing Through PsychodramaDr. Doug Carpenter is a clinical psychologist and founding board member of Husband Material Ministries. Learn more at douglascarpenter.comRick Carlson is a recovery pastor and Certified Husband Material Coach. Learn more at comebackcoaching.orgDrew Boa, Mike Chapman, James Gianakon, and Marcus Spaur played supporting roles in Rick's process.Take the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!
What does it take to turn burnout into a beautiful new beginning? In this episode, I'm talking with Mieke, an incredible Traveling Integrative Therapist with over 23 years of experience who has transformed her career and life in the most inspiring way. After facing burnout while working as a therapist in Belgium, Mieke decided to embrace a nomadic lifestyle and create a practice that combines her love for travel with her passion for helping others heal.As a Traveling Integrative Therapist, Mieke specializes in Dance & Movement Therapy, Creative Art Therapy, Psychodrama, Laughter Yoga, and Trance Dance Ritual. She works with a diverse range of clients, including nomads, expats, and those with alternative lifestyles. In this conversation, she shares how she rebuilt her career as a traveling therapist, the creative and somatic tools she uses in her practice, and her insights on working with clients from all walks of life.If you've ever dreamed of blending travel with meaningful work, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips to make it happen.In This Episode, We Explore…Mieke's journey from burnout to becoming a Traveling Integrative Therapist.The integrative and creative therapies she specializes in, including Dance & Movement Therapy and Laughter Yoga.How she connects with nomads, expats, and alternative lifestyle communities.Tips for incorporating somatic and creative tools into your own practice.The challenges and rewards of building a nomadic therapy career.Connect with Mieke:https://www.movingheartstherapy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/movingheartstherapyinfo@movingheartstherapy.com_____________________Are 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! Get on the waitlist now: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/PP-Waitlist_____________________Connect with me: Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/ The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:www.thetravelingtherapist.com _____________________ Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.berries.icu/therapists Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym
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Tim Shipman, chief political commentator at The Sunday Times, joins Katy Balls to discuss his new book, Out: How Brexit Got Done and the Tories Were Undone. The final instalment in Shipman's Brexit quartet, the book goes behind the scenes in Westminster to reveal the warring factions at the heart of Boris Johnson's government. Considering all of this, has the Tory party left this era of controversy and backstabbing behind? Or, with a new leader, is there a whole new chapter to come?