Podcasts about trauma informed

Today, I interview Heidi Fischbach who grew up in a strict, high-control environment where fear and rules shaped how she learned to speak and exist. From an early age, she carried the weight of right and wrong, heaven and hell, and learned to stay small to stay safe.As she grew older, this constant vigilance became anxiety and self-silencing. Her turning point came when she began to understand how the body holds old fear-based patterns, and how healing the nervous system can restore a sense of safety and calm. Through curiosity and self-friendliness, she learned that safety isn't just emotional, it's physical, and that when the body feels safe, the voice naturally begins to emerge.Today, Heidi helps others reset their nervous systems and rediscover what it feels like to be calm, connected, and expressive. She teaches that healing happens in small, steady increments, not through force, but through gentleness and presence.__________________Heidi Fischbach is a nervous system coach and writer who helps people reset after high-control environments, whether that's a fundamentalist religion, a rigid family system, or chronic survival mode. With training in Focusing, Polyvagal Theory, and body-based trauma healing, she helps clients feel safe, connected, and at home in their bodies.She is currently finishing her memoir, Missionary Kid: How My Body Saved My Mind from High-Control Christianity, and offers a program called The Nervous System Jumpstart.__________________Find Heidi here:https://www.instagram.com/heidifischbach/https://www.heidifischbach.comSupport 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​.

In this episode of Theologically Driven, we welcome Dr. Jacob Elwart for a conversation on trauma-informed counseling through a biblical lens. We define trauma, explore how Scripture speaks to suffering, forgiveness, anxiety, and hope, and contrast secular trauma-informed methods (e.g., EMDR, yoga, cinema therapy) with historic biblical counseling's aim of spiritual transformation. Dr. Elwart discusses limits, when to refer, and why bypassing the spiritual dynamics of the soul can be a disservice to those who suffer. The episode also announces the 2026 Rice Lecture Series (March 20), featuring a formal debate between historic biblical counseling and trauma-informed biblical counseling—covering the sufficiency of Scripture, common grace insights, and practical implications for ministry. Learn more and register at https://dbts.edu/riceLearn more about DBTS at https://dbts.edu

In this episode, Matt speaks with Dana Ariss — a recovery coach, trauma‑informed yoga and mindfulness teacher, and wellness specialist based in Dubai. SilverBell+1 They dig into the lesser-seen pressures women face, particularly as mothers juggling career, home, and identity — a phenomenon often called the “second shift.”Dana brings her experience in psychology, trauma work, and recovery to this conversation, offering compassion, insight, and actionable strategies for women dealing with guilt, stress, shame, and coping mechanisms. SilverBell+1In this conversation, they explore:The “second shift” — why many mothers are doing a full day's work, then coming home to intense emotional laborHow modern financial demands and societal expectations amplify stress, guilt, and shameWhy some coping strategies (including substance use) emerge when women feel overwhelmedDana's own journey — how she came to coach others from a place of lived experienceTools and frameworks for processing guilt and setting boundariesStrategies to cultivate resilience, self-compassion, and sustainable support systemsWhether you're a mother, partner, or someone supporting women in your life, this episode offers honest conversation and heartfelt guidance on holding space for yourself amid the demands.Want to connect with Dana or Silverbell Global. Details dana@silverbellglobal.comdhttp://www.silverbellglobal.com/If you have a question for the podcast or are interested in working with Matt, you can reach out at: • Email: info@wellnesseducationdubai.com • Website: www.wellnesseducationdubai.com • Instagram: @wellness_education_dubai • Facebook: @mattmarneyfitness • LinkedIn: Matt Marney (Wellness Education Dubai)

Episode Focus: "The Nervous System & New Beginnings"What does it really take to start over—not just survive a life change, but truly begin again with clarity, confidence, and a calm, grounded body? Today, I'm joined (for the second time!) by Patrick Murphy— a nervous system expert, trauma-trained somatic practitioner, and host of the Successful and Stuck podcast. Patrick knows the messy, nerve-wracking reality of reinvention firsthand. After two major career pivots, he now helps others move from stuck and spiraling to steady and self-trusting.In this conversation, we get real about:-Practical tools for navigating big transitions-What safety really means when you're starting over-The difference between fixing and healing-How to reconnect with your body, your voice, and your next chapterWhether you're moving through heartbreak, divorce, or just feeling lost in a life shift—this episode is your roadmap for calming your body, healing your heart, and rewriting your story.Follow Patrick-@murph.live 

What if starting private practice could give you more freedom, fulfillment, and the ability to design work around your life—not the other way around? That's what Sirisha Duvvuru, founder of Your Speech Matters in Frisco, Texas, discovered when she stepped away from her 9–5.After 12 years in schools and home health, Sirisha loved her clients but felt weighed down by paperwork and limitations. At first, private practice felt intimidating, but she started small—with a simple flyer that landed her first client. What began as a side hustle quickly grew into a thriving feeding-focused practice and a source of freedom.In this episode, Sirisha shares how she specializes in pediatric feeding therapy, partners with families directly, and enjoys the flexibility to be present with her two children. From bubble tea dates with her kids to speaking at professional conferences, private practice has given her space to grow both as a mom and a clinician.In this episode, we discuss:From seeing private practice as “too intimidating” to starting with just one flyer on FacebookBuilt caseload through screenings & networkingCarved out a niche in pediatric feeding therapy with a trauma-informed approachPractice brings income and freedom as mom, wife, and womanSirisha's story is a reminder that private practice doesn't have to be overwhelming or complicated—you can build it step-by-step. By starting small, leaning into your expertise, and designing your business with intention, you can create a career that serves both your clients and your life.Want to create a private practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment—just like Sirisha has? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program, where Sirisha and so many other SLPs and OTs have gotten the tools, systems, and confidence to make the leap. Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned:Follow Sirisha on:Instagram: instagram.com/your_speechmatters/Facebook: Your Speech Matters PLLCLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sirisha-duvvuru-388406262Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

One decision in the interview room can change a life—or ruin it. We sit down with interrogation expert David Thompson to unpack why survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking are uniquely vulnerable to false confessions, and how science‑backed interviewing protects truth without compromising justice. The conversation moves past TV tropes and into what the data actually show: a significant share of DNA exonerations include confessions that never should have happened. We explore the three core errors that drive these outcomes—misclassification, coercion, and contamination—and translate them into plain‑language risk points that any investigator, advocate, or attorney can spot and fix.Rather than glorifying confrontation, we focus on curiosity, empathy, and structure. David explains how trauma‑informed, rapport‑based interviewing increases disclosure, accuracy, and case solvability—all backed by large-scale field studies. We talk about why behavioral “lie detection” fails, how the false evidence tactic breeds memory distrust, and what simple safeguards—recording, open‑ended prompts, time limits, legal counsel, trained advocates—do to keep both survivors and cases safe. Along the way, we examine gendered bias in financial abuse cases - pointing to an example featured in the Netflix documentary film, "Tinder Swindler." We also explore youth and disability as vulnerability multipliers, and the ripple effects wrongful convictions have on public trust and real offender accountability.If you work in law enforcement, legal practice, advocacy, or forensic nursing—or you're simply a citizen who cares about justice—this discussion offers a practical roadmap to prevent harm while getting better results.

 In the second episode of the Staff Sustainability series, Lauren explores why women in leadership often turn to micromanagement and how it's rooted in stress, trauma, and cultural expectations. She shares practical steps to move from control to co-regulation, helping leaders build safer, more sustainable workplaces grounded in trust and collaboration. Sign up for the University of Pennsylvania Behavior Breakthrough Accredited CourseLearn about the Staff Sustainability System a proven system to reduce burnout at the rootOther related resources from Five Ives: Blog Post: Why Traditional Employee Wellness Programs Fail (And What Works Instead)Survive Mode: Recognizing When Your Organization is in CrisisWhat are the Five Ives?Podcast:Understanding Burnout & Turnover in Trauma Impacted OrganizationsThe Five Ives Hot Seat: Honest Answers for Hard QuestionsThe Regulated Team: Creating Cultures that BreatheNo Off Switch: Why Regulation Belongs in All Your Roles"Why Wasn't I Good Enough?": Walking Away From What Wasn't Meant For YouCan't Sleep, Can't Think? Resetting Rhythms That Rule Your DayTaming Transitions: Tiny Rituals That Calm Big ShiftsSpaces that RegulatePart 2: Regulation in the Real WorldPart 1: Regulation in the Real WorldHive- The Last Stage of the Five IvesThrive- The Fourth Stage of the Five IvesStrive- The Third Stage of the Five IvesRevive- The Second Stage of the Five IvesSurvive- The First Stage of the Five IvesOur Online Programs: Behavior BreakthroughPolicing Under PressureBoard Governance TrainingUniversity of Pennsylvania Behavior Breakthrough Accredited CourseSubscribe to our mailing list and find out more about Stress, Trauma, Behavior and the Brain!Check out our Facebook Group – Five Ives!Five Ives Website websiteThe Behavior Hub blogIf you're looking for support as you grow your organization's capacity for caring for staff and the community, we would love to be part of that journey. Schedule a free discovery call and let us be your guideAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Send us a textEmma Lyons is a trauma informed healer and founder of the Trauma Matrix. Emma was very depressed as a child, the invisible kind of depression that nobody really sees unless they really look.  All her life she thought she was the problem. She says she was brought up with this idea there's something wrong with her. It wasn't until much later in life that she started looking at the family dynamic and started to recognize that her family is actually quite dysfunctional. She says her mom ticks a lot of the boxes of a covert narcissist. Also her family is very emotionally repressed. As a child she had no one to talk to apart from Google and was very lonely and very isolated.More recently she realized that dysfunctional and narcissistic families choose an individual, usually the most sensitive child, to be kind of the scapegoat. Emma explains you become "the landfill for all the unprocessed intergenerational trauma, shame, all kind of gets dumped on you and that can lead to a lot of internalized shame that's above and beyond what most people experience."She believes this shame is one of the one of the core drivers of self-destructive behavior.Emma feels that pretty much all the dysfunctions, including addictions, are because of this shame.  It's not like fear or anger because fear and anger are warning signs that something bad is could be around the corner. What she realized is that shame is a function of empire and it's about controlling people. "We're kind of gas lit in our society to believe that shame is somehow a good modifying behavior modifier. And it's absolutely not. When we shame people, people close in. They're less inclined to shame to change their behavior. So shame is actually does the opposite of actually changing. It makes people hide. It makes people less inclined to take responsibility." The inner narcissist, she explains, ticks all the boxes of the narcissist, but the call is coming from inside the house.  Unlike a narcissist doing it to you,  it does it to yourself, coming from inside the body, inside your brain. "And so it's not manipulating other people necessarily, although it does use triangulation." Emma helps people break up with shame. Her acronym is break. B R E A K.  Make sure to listen to find out what it stands for.You can follow Emma on all social media by looking up trauma.matrix.  She is also on Substack as trauma matrix - traumamatrix.substack.com. She has a free gift for listeners. "If you're raising your hand and thinking, "Wow, I resonate with this. I do have a lot of shame and this is a good word for it." I have a free gift for you guys. It's called five signs it's time to break up with your inner narcissist. And it's like a it's you're going to see yourself in this if you go through it. Um It's about five classic signs that you need to break up with your inner narcissist that like now is the time you can't wait. And it also gives you some strategies and tools about how to really make that happen. So you can find that at tinyurl.nottotodaynarc."Thank you for listening.BE A GUEST/FIND A GUEST Start for Free!PODMATCH is innovative, provides easy communication and dashboard scheduling! My pick of the month!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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Send us a textIn this episode of Midlife With Courage™, host Kim welcomes Emma Lyons, a trauma-informed healer. Emma shares her journey of breaking free from internalized shame and discusses how she helps women detach from their 'inner narcissist.' They explore the profound impact of shame, how it's embedded in our culture, and Emma's ‘BREAK' system for reclaiming power. With personal stories and deep insights, Emma provides actionable advice for living a shamelessly empowered life. Tune in to discover how to identify and eliminate the shame-based voice within, leading to a more fulfilling and courageous life after 40.00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage00:18 Meet Emma Lyons: A Trauma-Informed Healer03:01 Emma's Journey: From Law to Healing04:45 Understanding the Inner Narcissist07:10 Breaking Free from Shame16:06 Emma's System: B-R-E-A-K22:40 Living Shamelessly: A New Perspective28:45 Final Thoughts and FarewellIf you would like to read more about Emma's story and her work, check out her substack at https://traumamatrix.substack.com/. Get your free ebook called Daily Habits for Hormonal Harmony by going to my website. This free guide will help you balance your hormones through some easy daily activities. Just add your email to the popup and your guide will be on its way to your inbox.From morning until bedtime, you can help yourself feel better! Reserve your spot today to get in on the very first Courage & Confidence Hour!Support the showKim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you. Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim Benoy a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1646938231742x613487048806393700 Would you like to get each episode delivered right to your inbox a day early? Subscribe to my website to get my weekly inspirational message and a link to that week's podcast episode. Just click the link below to get on the list! SUBSCRIBE WEBSITEFACEBOOK

For years, Dr. Danielle Armour looked like she had it all together—successful, driven, high-achieving. But under the surface, she felt shut down, disconnected, and out of sync with her own body. That breaking point? It wasn't the end. It was the beginning of her becoming.Dr. Danielle Armour is a clinical sexologist, trauma-informed therapist, and author of the new book Awaken Your Body, Awaken Your Desire—a science-backed guide to healing stress, restoring vitality, and reconnecting with your pleasure. For nearly 20 years, Danielle has helped high-achieving women who feel shut down, numb, or burned out reclaim intimacy and desire. Her work blends neuroscience, somatic therapy, and nervous system healing—rooted in deep personal transformation. Her breakthrough didn't happen in a therapy office. It happened in her body. Through movement, breathwork, and embodied practices, she found her way back to herself—and now she helps others do the same. Because desire isn't just about sex—it's about aliveness.This book isn't just about sex. It's about what happens when you finally feel safe enough to want again. Awaken Your Body, Awaken Your Desire is a must-read for any woman ready to come home to herself.

Come Back To Love®  Trauma-informed, Heart-centered Solutions with Robyn Vogel Recognized as one of the top teachers of the Heart in her community, Robyn Vogel, founder of Come Back To Love® is known for providing trauma-informed, heart-centered solutions that are designed to ignite a sense of love, expand the spirit, and heal the past. In a time of fleeting social media interactions, one-hour coffee dates, and a world that looks like it's falling apart, Robyn offers hope, genuine human connection, and inner transformation. Participants are enveloped in a warm transmission of Divine Love, absorbing heart-healing wisdom shared by Robyn. Seemingly stuck patterns and wounds from the past can find resolution and peace.  Participants will gain a renewed sense of love, connection and intimacy in their lives, and witness the activation of their own intuitive heart. Together, we will experience the power of love in its most transformative form. Robyn has led hundreds of retreats, workshops, and classes with thousands of participants and clients in the US and abroad. Robyn is Host of  Come Back To Love® Radio heard every Thursday at 1am/1pmET on syndicated Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network. Learn more about her Show here https://dreamvisions7radio.com/come-back-to-love/ https://www.instagram.com/comebacktolove_robynvogel/ https://www.facebook.com/RobynVogel https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-vogel/ https://www.youtube.com/@RobynVogel Call In and Chat with Deborah during Live Show: 833-220-1200 or 319-527-2638 Learn more about Deborah here:  www.lovebyintuition.com

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Students from diverse racial-ethnic groups or those who have encountered racism, discrimination, violence, or community unrest are more likely to experience trauma, which impacts their ability to learn. In this podcast and article, Dr. Rana Najjar, who is an expert in trauma-informed (TI) education, provides TI strategies that educators can use to address inequities and enhance the teaching and learning experience for students and faculty.

“Mateship is essentially a code of conduct that embodies friendship, equality, solidarity, and it's often forged in adversity.” “We all have something to give one another.” “Be generous with your time when you can.”   Episode summary | In this episode of the Return on Generosity podcast, host Shannon Cassidy speaks with Shayna Goodworth, a yoga teacher and community builder, about the importance of generosity in both personal and professional settings. Shayna shares her journey from Australia to the United States, her understanding of mateship, and how she fosters community through her initiative, Seagulls. The conversation delves into the healing power of the ocean, the significance of connection, and practical ways to be generous in our daily lives. Shayna emphasizes that generosity is not just about financial giving but about investing time and creating meaningful relationships.   R.O.G. Takeaway Tips | We grow when we give. Generosity is about being of service. Mateship is a code of conduct that embodies friendship and equality. Creating community is essential for combating loneliness. Time is the most precious resource we have. The ocean has profound healing effects on our well-being. Mindfulness is about being aware of what's going on around us. We all have something to give one another. Home is where you make it, and it's in your heart. Meditation is a crucial part of personal wellness.  Chapters |  00:00 Introduction to Generosity and Community 02:53 Shayna's Journey: From Australia to North Carolina 06:02 Understanding Mateship: Building Connections at Work 09:01 The Mateship Pyramid: Social Connections and Loneliness 12:13 Practical Ways to Be a Good Mate 14:53 Generosity in the Workplace: Personal Experiences 17:47 Seagulls Community: Women, Ocean, and Connection 22:06 Space Holding as Generous Leadership 24:52 Balancing Care for Others and Self-Care 28:05 Lessons from the Ocean: Healing and Growth 31:00 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Reflections   Guest Bio | Shayna Goodworth has been a student of yoga since 2012 and to deepen her practice, she took part in a RYT200 hour program in the United Kingdom in 2021 and is passionate about Vinyasa, Yin & Trauma Informed styles of yoga along with meditation as a way to heal the body. Yoga is integral in her daily life and she is currently Longwave's Yoga resident SeaGal facilitator, devoted to fostering community through a shared connection with the ocean.    Raised on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, her spiritual path began early through learning about the local environment and waterways. This instilled in Shayna a profound respect for nature and the power of place-based connection. Her vision for SeaGals at Longwave and Wrightsville Beach is rooted in this philosophy: to cultivate meaningful bonds among women and create space to ground, reflect, and honor ourselves in unity. Or simply, her mission is centered around Ocean, Women & Community. These three pillars have helped Shayna inform and hone her leadership styles of inclusion, authenticity and humility and she enters her first year as a 30 year old.   Guest Resources:  Find Seagals at https://longwaveyoga.com/schedule  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/longwaveyoga/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticoceanproject.inc/ A Different Kind of Power by Jacinda Ardern Figuring out Thirty by Bridget Hustwaite Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols   Bridge Between Resources: 5 Degree Change Course Free N.D.I. Network Diversity Index  Free Generosity Quiz    Credits: Shayna Goodworth, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us in two weeks, Episode 246, Special Guest, Jon Sichel.

Dr Elizabeth Lanphier joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr James Duffee: “Trauma-Informed Screening for Structural Drivers of Health.”  Recorded July 1, 2025.  Read the full article for free at JournalOfEthics.org

A course that teaches nursing students how to care for patients who have experienced trauma is so popular a second intake for the year has had to get underway. 

What if the spaces we design could actively reduce stress and promote healing? In this episode of I Hear Design, interiors+sources Editor-in-Chief Carrie Meadows sits down with Janet Roche and Christine Cowart, co-founders of the Trauma Informed Design Society, to explore the growing movement of trauma-informed design. They discuss the science behind stress and the built environment, the importance of designing with fidelity, and how research, consulting, and education are advancing the field. Listeners will gain insights into how trauma-informed principles can be applied across sectors—from schools and healthcare to workplaces and community spaces—to create environments that improve health, safety, and overall well-being. Whether you're an architect, designer, educator, or advocate, this conversation offers a roadmap for transforming design into a force for resilience and care. Interested in learning more? Purchase a copy of Roche and Cowart's new book, Trauma-Informed Design, here.

High performers are often praised for their drive, precision, and reliability. But what if what looks like ambition... is actually anxiety? In this episode, Jean Dorff—founder of The Empowering Story and author of Broken Silence—explores a quiet truth many professionals carry: that what the world sees as excellence may actually be a trauma response. From over-editing emails to automatic “yeses,” we explore how fear-based striving can become a silent survival strategy. ✨ This isn't about pathologizing success. It's about understanding the invisible labor survivors perform to stay “safe” in environments that reward compliance over authenticity. We'll cover: Why trauma survivors often perform for safety at work How hypervigilance becomes perfectionism in disguise What burnout looks like when it's rooted in self-erasure Three micro-boundaries that support nervous system healing How healing your work habits can shift workplace culture This is a space for reflection, not shame. Whether you're navigating leadership, rebuilding from burnout, or just beginning to unlearn old survival strategies, this episode is here to help you pause—and breathe.

“I want new teachers to be teachers for a long time.” - Tom Brunzell Education is always evolving, and one of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the rise of trauma-informed practice and wellbeing in schools. In this episode of The School of Wellbeing podcast, Meg Durham speaks with Dr Tom Brunzell, Director of Education at Berry Street and co-author of Creating Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Classrooms. Together they explore how the field is maturing, why our understanding is deepening, and what the next chapter of education looks like. In this episode, you'll learn: How trauma-informed education has evolved over the past 20 years Why intersectionality is central to supporting diverse learners The role of allied health professionals in building thriving school communities How policy and resources can drive systemic change Why trauma-informed practice is becoming the foundation of education What gives Tom hope for the future of schools and wellbeing This is a conversation about hope, possibility, and the future of education where both staff and students can feel good, function well and thrive together. Episode 152 Shownotes - Click here. ---- Dr Tom Brunzell – LinkedIn | Berry Street | Book | Berry Street Education Model | Research ---- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **

Send us a textWhat happens when storytelling isn't just about raising awareness or driving donations, but about creating a space where survivors can be truly seen, heard, and supported?On today's episode of When Bearing Witness, I sit down with Anne Ream, founder of The Center for Story & Witness. Anne has spent two decades alongside survivors of gender-based violence, facilitating writing workshops and initiatives that honor lived experience while protecting the dignity and agency of each storyteller.We discuss what she has learned about the healing potential of storytelling, how to create trauma-informed spaces that prioritize care, and the fine line between empowerment and exploitation in nonprofit storytelling. About Anne K. ReamAnne K. Ream is the founder of The Voices and Faces Project, a global testimonial writing program for survivors of gender-based violence and other human rights violations (now Center for Story & Witness); co-founder of World Without Exploitation, the national coalition to end human trafficking; and author of Lived Through This, a critically praised memoir that documents Anne's multi-country journey listening to sexual violence and trafficking survivors. The recipient of numerous awards for her work using story to create social change, Anne is a regular contributor to New City Chicago and currently serves as board president at Justice for Migrant Women.Connect with Anne K. ReamCenter for Story and Witness | Story and Witness Instagram | Anne K Ream Instagram | Anne K Ream LinkedInAbout Host Maria Bryan Maria Bryan is a trauma-informed storytelling trainer. She helps nonprofit leaders tell powerful and impactful stories that resist harm. Maria has over fifteen years in marketing communications in the public sector. She has a Master's Degree in Public Administration, a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, and is professionally certified in Trauma & Resilience, Trauma-Informed Space Holding, Trauma-Informed Coaching, and Somatic Embodiment & Regulation. Maria is a firm believer that storytellers make the world a healthier, safer, cleaner, and happier place. Connect with MariaSpeaking & Training | LinkedIn | Email

In this episode, I'm joined by Megan Febuary—trauma-informed writing coach, embodiment teacher, founder of For Women Who Roar, and author of Brave the Page: How Writing Our Hard Stories Brings Healing and Wholeness. Megan shares her journey into storytelling as a healing practice and how writing from a trauma-informed lens can transform not only the stories we tell but who we become in the process.We dive into concepts like “creative consensuality,” how to approach writing with compassion and care, and why it's not about the end product but the healing that happens along the way. If you've been curious about using writing to process trauma, find your voice, or build creative community, this conversation offers gentle guidance and inspiration.Connect with Megan Febuary:Website: meganafebuary.comFor Women Who Roar: forwomenwhoroar.comInstagram: @meganfebuaryInstagram: @forwomenwhoroarBook: Brave the Page: How Writing Our Hard Stories Brings Healing and WholenessConnect with Anna Holtzman:Website: annaholtzman.comInstagram: @anna_holtzmanEmail: anna@annaholtzman.com

In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Sunanta Walker speaks with the co-hosts of the Unspoken Grief podcast and founders of the nonprofit Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide: Michael Vinton, Christina Faulkner, and Tina Shevalier. Each of these advocates is also a survivor. Through deeply personal stories of loss, they illuminate what it means to live with—and speak from—the aftermath of murder-suicide. Together, they discuss the realities of grief shaped by stigma, media distortion, and silence, and how their work offers a space where no one is made to feel responsible and no one has to grieve alone. Topics include:How peer-led grief work meets needs that clinical spaces can missNavigating shame, survivor guilt, and the unanswered “why”Media boundaries and narrative reclamationThe fire of advocacy as part of post-traumatic meaning-makingBuilding bridges for others while still healing yourselfThis is a compassionate, trauma-informed, and clinically valuable conversation for survivors, therapists, and anyone walking alongside someone who has experienced complex grief. Learn more at www.impactedsurvivors.org.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

When Kent was three years old, he went into kidney failure. While in the hospital, he watched everyone in the unit die around him. He was the only one who lived. This was Kent's first exposure to trauma, which extended into a childhood marked by racism and abuse from people in his Alaskan village. It would be many years before Kent would find the name for the symptoms he'd experienced most of his life: PTSD.Kent went on to become a pastor and pastored in Alaska for forty years. During that time, he discovered many people felt they needed to pretend they were perfect and admit they were living the victorious Christian life. Kent disagreed. He made it his mission to create safe places where people could be authentic, where people could lament trauma in order to live from a place of wellness. As Ken will tell you, he chooses not to live from a place of hurt. He lives from a place of joy. Be sure to listen to the end of this episode when Kent shares a miraculous and gripping story of redemption and forgiveness. You will be moved!After earning his PhD in Performance Psychology, Kent is now the President and Founder of Second Curve Coaching, an organization dedicated to helping people achieve their God-given mission. You can contact Kent and learn more at: coachk@secondcurvecoaching.com.

What does it actually mean to be a trauma-informed supervisor?In this candid and energizing conversation, Dr. Amy Parks sits down with Libby Murdoch, creator of Brain-Based EMDR, to explore how trauma impacts both our clients and our clinical relationships, and what supervisors can do about it. Libby shares how her own experiences shaped her trauma-informed lens, why nervous system safety matters in supervision, and how even the best-intentioned supervisors can cause harm without realizing it. Together, they explore strategies to help supervisors regulate themselves, co-create safety with supervisees, and model the very same attunement we expect in therapy.This episode is real, resonant, and radically helpful. Whether you supervise seasoned clinicians or brand new interns, you'll leave with insights you can use right away.

What if leadership wasn't about achieving more — but about becoming more whole?In this profound conversation, Amy Elizabeth Fox — CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership and a pioneer in trauma-informed leadership — joins Gaurav Arora to explore the deep inner work behind wisdom, maturity, and soulful service.Together, they unpack:What trauma-informed leadership truly meansWhy soul maturity is the real currency of transformationHow to listen for your true calling, beyond purpose and successThe connection between inner healing, spiritual intelligence, and organizational vitalityAmy speaks from lived experience — from cancer in her 20s to decades of guiding senior leaders — and reveals how love, discernment, and devotional practice fuel truly regenerative leadership.Whether you're a coach, founder, healer, or executive seeking more than just performance — this episode will feel like coming home.

Please join us for “Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education” with Alex Shevrin Venet.Alex Shevrin Venet is an educator, author, and professional development facilitator based in Vermont. She teaches graduate teacher education at Vermont State University. Previously, she was a teacher and leader at an alternative therapeutic school, a community college instructor, and an after-school teacher in the upper elementary grades. Alex works with educators around the country to strengthen their trauma-informed education practices, with a focus on empowering teachers to create systemic change. She is the author of the bestselling book Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education, which has been integrated into teacher education programs in several states and has been cited in education research more than 200 times. Her follow-up book, Becoming an Everyday Changemaker: Justice and Healing at School, provides teachers with the tools to implement trauma-informed practices starting where they are.Support the show

A deep meditation practice doesn't help you bypass your problems; it helps you move through them with presence and embodied awareness.This week, Thomas is joined by his dear friends, longtime students, and meditation instructors Susanne Ahlendorf and Martin Bruders, for a deep dive into the healing power of meditation and how to integrate your meditation practice into every moment of your life.Learn to transform your practice into a way of living and find deeper intimacy with your life's journey, your spirit, and yourself. Explore the importance of trauma-informed approaches and community support in meditation, and find out how this important element of a spiritual practice can lead to larger-scale social progress and collective healing.And if you want to go even deeper on this topic and gain more wisdom and insights to carry into your meditation practice, join Martin and Susanne this September for their 4-week live online course: Deepening Meditation: Stillness, Heart, and Relationality.Whether you're a longtime practitioner or a first-time meditator, this course will teach you how to access a meditative state no matter what life brings you and open yourself to deeper connections and inner wisdom.Learn more and sign up for the course at: https://thomashuebl.com/meditation-course-sept-2025/ ✨ Click here to watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

It was an amazing day for me when Johnny Braun sent me a DM on Instagram. It was short, it was succinct, and it made me want to talk to him. Here's what he said: “Hey there Dave, if you're looking for another person to be on your podcast, I'd like to be on an episode. I experienced childhood sexual abuse.” That was it…that's what started an amazing conversation, and my decision to have him as a guest today. I could go on and on about how amazing I know Johnny is. But I think he would rather I tell you about what I know about male sexual assault as a “thing” that needs to be talked about more; because Johnny agrees with me: we need to normalize this conversation. So, here's my short version of what needs to be said, and read, and heard, about male sexual assault and rape:  Sexual assault is often framed in most public discourse as an experience primarily affecting women, which is good and appropriate in a certain lens. But the reality is that men and boys are also profoundly impacted by these crimes—unfortunately, their stories remain drastically underreported and underrecognized. Here's a stat that should shock you: according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), approximately 1 in 6 men in the United States have experienced some form of sexual assault in their lifetime. While female victims often receive the bulk of media attention and resources, male survivors face unique challenges, including societal stigma, shame, and cultural expectations about masculinity that can discourage reporting or seeking help. Johnny knows this personally…all too well. You'll hear him talk about it. When we focus specifically on childhood sexual assault, the numbers are equally sobering…or better put: shocking. Studies indicate that roughly 1 in 6 boys will experience sexual abuse before the age of 18. These assaults frequently occur in settings where trust is expected—by family members, coaches, teachers, or other authority figures—and often go unreported for years. Male survivors of childhood sexual abuse are at increased risk of long-term emotional, psychological, and physical consequences, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance misuse, and difficulties with relationships and sexual identity. All of which, again, Johnny talks about.   Despite these alarming statistics, male victims—especially boys—remain largely invisible in conversations about sexual violence. Cultural myths that men cannot be victims, or that male survivors should “tough it out,” do nothing to help, but actually add to the systemic underreporting dilemma. Data from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center shows that only about 1 in 10 male survivors report their assault to law enforcement, compared with 1 in 3 female survivors. This silence is not a reflection of their experiences being less real or less impactful—it is a reflection of societal barriers that must be dismantled. By acknowledging, amplifying, and normalizing male survivors' voices, we can create a safer, more trauma-informed space where all survivors—regardless of gender—are believed, supported, and empowered to heal. And that's another step toward crushing rape culture in our society. Johnny wants his story to be a part of that step. Don't skip this episode. Thank you, Johnny, for your strength in reaching out to me, and for being a guest with me on this show. For those of you who want to take Johnny up on his invitation to reach out to him and start a connection, DM him on Instagram. He's at: itsjohnnybraun An important side note: if you're finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating on your podcast platform. AND, please send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. Here's my email address:   Thank you to all of you who have reached out to me already; and, if you're interested in guesting on the show, please mention that in your email or text, and provide me with a phone number where I can reach you. Please keep those emails and texts coming…I truly look forward to hearing from you! On another note: I am a strong advocate and supporter of Survivor School (SS), founded and directed by CEO Arci Grey (another former guest on SASS). In fact, Arci has made me a consultant to SS as she maneuvers the intricacies of directing and managing the content and growth of her amazing organization. I encourage you to strongly consider becoming a member of SS, and as an affiliate would appreciate it, if you do decide to become a member, to use this link:  Thanks again for listening! As always, listed below are some additional important and meaningful websites I hope you'll take a look at and learn more about.   My email address: As mentioned and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. Thank you for tuning in.

Hope Anchors the Soul with Jolisa Castell On this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, in-studio with special guest Jolisa Castell. Little bit about Jolisa's story from her:  I am a mental health professional in the field for over 8 years providing services and education to individuals, families and communities. My focus is on individuals who experienced childhood trauma, allowing them to heal their inner child and rewrite their story. I also focus on brain health, athletes and women who have experienced postpartum depression.  Short bio:  Jolisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Trauma Recovery Life Coach. Jolisa received her Bachelors in Psychology from Bethune Cookman University and her Masters in Social Work from Barry University, where she is currently pursuing her doctorate degree. Born and raised in Denver, CO, Jolisa comes from a big blended, military family which has developed a great passion for her working with children and their families providing them with dedication, support, skills and resources to address their needs. Jolisa has years of experience providing services in a variety of settings to diverse youth and their families which includes Department of Children and Families, community mental health settings, school social work, private practices  as well as family and child agencies. Jolisa has since founded her own private practice established in 2021 called Hope Anchors The Soul. Jolisa utilizes a variety of techniques and skills drawn from therapeutic modalities, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed therapy, EMDR, Trauma Response Exercises, Play Therapy, mindfulness and relaxation. Jolisa is dedicated to providing individuals and their families a safe environment of compassion, and support to help them overcome obstacles to move forward and thrive. Make Mental Health Matter nonprofit board of directors.  Find out more about Jolisa here: Facebook: Hopeanchorsthesoul IG: hopeanchorsthesoul1712 www.hopeanchorsthesoul.com Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Make Mental Health Matter show is dropping? Sign up for the Make Mental Health Matter newsletter for special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today! Need more resources? www.makementalhealthmatter.org  https://linktr.ee/makementalhealthmatter

What if the life you're living right now isn't the one you're meant to stay in?In this deeply personal episode, I share my story of becoming trauma-informed and how it changed everything—my marriage, my parenting, my relationship with myself, and even the continent I live on.This past decade has been the most transformative of my life. I open up about:My breaking pointsWhy learning about trauma, anxiety, and depression was the catalyst for healing.The choices that catapulted me into an entirely different life (including moving to France!).What I've learned about re-parenting myself, setting boundaries, and finding freedom in my body.Why trauma-informed work is essential in our homes, workplaces, and communities.This isn't a polished “10 steps to healing” conversation. It's raw, emotional, and honest. My hope is that as you listen, you'll see reflections of your own journey and feel inspired to take the next brave step and learn what I did (and more) in my upcoming "LAST LIVE" Trauma-Informed Coach Certifications!Check out the LINKS below to experience first-hand what it feels like to be held, celebrated, and deeply supported.

Faith communities have always been institutions for refuge and restoration. In addition to a source of spiritual guidance, they may serve to help us heal from the long-standing harms we face. As our understanding of sexual, racial, and generational trauma expands, we must consider the role of the Church as a sanctuary where healing and wholeness can take root.With our churches, our communities, and our loved ones – or even ourselves – affected, there is much to learn about how trauma impacts us, and how we can start to heal from it. On this episode of Faith Talks we will welcome Julia Matallana Freedman as a guest on the live recording of the Faith Talks podcast. Matallana Freedman is the author of the forthcoming book, “Sanctuary of Healing Transforming Churches into Trauma-Informed Spaces.” With so much to learn from her expertise in faith, healing, and trauma, you will leave this conversation ready to listen, understand, and get involved.

Episode Description: In this episode, Ryan and Roa explore the relationship dynamics that often happen between men and women, especially as it relates to the Fearful Avoidant woman and Anxious Attachment man based on our lived experiences as well as study. We share helpful resources that will support you on your journey to call in the healthy, secure relationship you want and deserve! Connect with Ryan and Roa on Instagram: Roa & Ryan. Interested 1 on 1 work with Ryan: If you're interested in finally taking the action towards your goals of getting healthier, helping your business be more cost and time efficient or reducing your stress anywhere in your life; you can find me on The Coaching Academy with The Manifestor Community's website. Interested in Changing your Habits, The Manifestor Way: If you're interested in changing your habits like I did, check out The Manifestor's Guide to Healthy Habits! Interested working with Roa: If you're interested in working with your healing through a holistic lens with Roa you can find me on my Instagram where I offer 1:1 set-ups, written sessions & more online material to come. Interested in The Nervous System Bundle: The Nervous System Bundle is everything you need to know in order to heal or continue the journey of healing your Nervous System. As a Manifestor, your Nervous System works differently, because it needs to be in tune to fit your energetic dynamics. All of this is explained in detail from both a medical and biological lense and an energetic and spiritual lens. All of this culminated with you having access to a huge library of healing modalities, remedies, exercises, recipes etc. for healing your nervous system. Learn more about Ryan A 2/4 Splenic Manifestor here to initiate growth minded people into an aligned life and business that starts from a place of self love and internal wellness. He is a Trauma Informed, Life & Wellness Coach with 700+ hrs experience with over 100 clients from soulpreneurs to executives. Certified Business Consultant (Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma) with 14 years experience saving businesses 1,000's of hours, $100,000's in cost and massively reducing stress for business owners. He especially loves working with service based businesses like Coaches, Healers, Therapists and others that feel passionate about their work. Learn more about Roa: Roa is a 6/2 Splenic Manifestor. She is the Head of Healing for the Manifestor community. She is a Medical Doctor, an Ayurvedic practitioner, a Human Design Guide, an herbalist & Meta-health geek from Denmark, where she lives as a solo-mommy of 2 little boys. She sees us as existing entities through a holistic lens. Not just as a part of Nature, but as Nature. She views healing as a journey into finding a balance in our nature and aligning with our inner landscapes and energetics. And so she combines all of her embodied wisdom in one healing modality to truly embrace the word “Holistic” of the mind, the soul & the body.

In this special book launch episode, Geoff interviews Summer Joy Gross about why spiritual directors are reading and recommending Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection.This episode touches on the need to balance between intimacy and independence in spiritual life and the benefits of using attachment theory in understanding one's relationship with God.Summer has just written a book called, The Emmanuel Promise: Discovering the Security of a Life Held by God,  and you can find out more about her work at her Patreon page. Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection, and learn about our trainings and other resources at embodiedfaith.life.Stay Connected: Check out our Attaching to God 6-Week Learning Cohort. Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources. Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).

151. C Kimberly Toms: From Victimization to Voice—Changing the System C Kimberly Toms. She's a survivor of rape and attempted murder, a filmmaker, writer, and business consultant. In 2013, a hopeful job move to Milwaukee turned into a harrowing ordeal when she was raped and stalked by a U.S. Department of State special agent who eventually also attempted to murder her. For the last 12 years, Kimberly has endured relentless trauma, systemic failures, and intimidation. The absolutely worst experiences, however, inspired advocacy; Kimberly created her documentary Escaping Fed and founded Not Just One, an organization dedicated to empowering survivors and driving systemic change. In this episode, Kimberly bravely and openly shares her journey of rape, survival, resilience, and transformation, highlighting the challenges survivors face and the urgent need for justice system reform. Her story is both deeply personal and profoundly instructive—a testament to courage, advocacy, and the power of speaking out. Kimberly is truly one of us whose goal is to Normalize the Conversation!™ Kimberly encourages my listeners to reach out to her, for a couple of reasons: first, she is asking for feedback on her story and the opportunity to support each other, which is always welcome. Secondly, if you're a victim or survivor of rape or sexual assault and you want to share your story as part of Kimberly's support community, go to the Not Just One website, and contact her! The website URL is listed below. An important side note: if you're finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating on your podcast platform. AND, please send me a note of support! I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. Here's my email address:   Thank you to all of you who have reached out to me already; and, if you're interested in guesting on the show, please mention that in your email or text, and provide me with a phone number where I can reach you. Please keep those emails and texts coming…I truly look forward to hearing from you! On another note: I am a strong advocate and supporter of Survivor School (SS), founded and directed by CEO Arci Grey (another former guest on SASS). In fact, Arci has made me a consultant to SS as she maneuvers the intricacies of directing and managing the content and growth of her amazing organization. I encourage you to strongly consider becoming a member of SS, and as an affiliate would appreciate it, if you do decide to become a member, to use this link:  Thanks again for listening! As always, listed below are some additional important and meaningful websites I hope you'll take a look at and learn more about:    My email address: As mentioned and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. Thank you for tuning in.

Peace negotiations and reconciliation processes can change the world – but they're not much to look at. The shortage of compelling images is one of many challenges to making peace more tangible in our very visual world.  But if  we expand the concept of peace to include what peace actually means to people who have lived through conflict, then what peace looks like can be expansive. Like a portrait of a family reunited after a war. Or something unexpected, like a photo of a man walking on stilts through a refugee camp, entertaining a host of children.  Our guests this episode are Tiffany Fairey, a Senior Research Fellow based at the Department of War Studies at King's College London, and Ingrid Guyon, a photographer and participatory visual media practitioner. They've both spent over 15 years working around the world helping communities affected by conflict to tell their own stories through photography.  Fairey and Guyon are co-authors of Peace Photography: A Guide, which presents a methodology and approach that celebrates peace efforts and encourages creativity, drawing on projects in 21 countries. Fairey's upcoming book Imaging Peace: How People Use Photography to Resist Violence, Transform Conflict, and Build Connection will be out this autumn from Edinburgh University Press.  To view the images discussed in this episode, go to makingpeacevisible.org/podcast.   LEARN MOREDownload a free copy of the guide in English, Spanish or French; browse peace photography projects, explore Fairey's research, and more at imagingpeace.org.  Follow the Imaging Peace project on Instagram @imaging_peace.Read Tiffany Fairey's essay on the Everyday Peace Indicators project in Colombia in The Conversation  Read Ingrid Guyon's blog post for Beyond Skin on visiting Belfast as a peace photographer ABOUT THE SHOW The Making Peace Visible podcast is hosted by Jamil Simon and produced by Andrea Muraskin. Our associate producer is Faith McClure. Learn more at makingpeacevisible.orgSupport our work Connect on social:Instagram @makingpeacevisibleLinkedIn @makingpeacevisibleBluesky @makingpeacevisible.bsky.social We want to learn more about our listeners. Take this 3-minute survey to help us improve the show!

Relationships are hard. We know this. We are trying to find common ground between us when we come from different backgrounds, assumptions, and habits. It takes patience, time, investment, skill, and a lot of humility. But what happens in relationship when you enter trauma into the mix? What happens when one or both partners are traumatized? When they carry wounds and scars from past abuse, hardship, and fear? This week, we focus on how to have a trauma-informed relationship, how to support, cope, and connect with someone when trauma is part of their story. (Don't worry. I will define trauma in this episode. Not every hardship is trauma and should not be treated that way.) We'll get into the neurological changes that take place in a traumatized brain, the behavioral and social challenges, and how to communicate to a brain that is screaming, “I'm not safe!” Send me a message about this episode, a past episode, or something you'd like to hear: contact@vanessabentley.coFollow me on Instagram: @vanessathetherapistFollow me on X: @vthetherapist

Men are watching p*rn, women are watching rom-coms, and neither is setting us up for real love. In today's viral moment, Kris Haraldsson, Trauma-Informed Expert breaks down how women are taught to see romance through a fantasy lens, putting their lives and happiness on hold until “the one” arrives.From “boy sober” seasons to reevaluating the kinds of people we're drawn to, they unpack why so many of us expect another person to give us what only we can give ourselves. The hard truth? Women aren't socialized to exist in reality. Every man becomes a potential savior, and every relationship a possible rescue mission.Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FQ7DgXspRCUQYXQBWaAqR?si=RHqVXwd_T2y-tfgiW_tQRgApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/55-the-myth-of-being-chosen-ft-kris-looking-for-the/id1648972716?i=1000700891377Follow Rich Little Brokegirls: https://www.instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls/

In this episode, Valerie Lynn speaks with Megan February, a trauma-informed writing coach and author, about the transformative power of storytelling and writing as a healing process. They explore how writing can help individuals gather their life experiences, find their voice, and heal from trauma. Megan shares insights from her book 'Brave the Page,' which serves as a guide for women to embrace their stories and use writing as a tool for self-discovery and empowerment. The conversation emphasizes the importance of choice, safety, and resilience in the creative process, as well as the role of the body in storytelling.Chapters00:00 The Power of Storytelling and Healing05:14 Writing as a Tool for Self-Discovery10:05 The Structure of Healing Through Writing15:31 The Body as a Storyteller20:37 Embracing the Writing Process22:24 Finding Clarity in Vulnerability26:17 The Fear of Sharing Our Stories28:20 Discernment in Sharing Personal Stories32:31 Braving the Page: A Call to Action34:57 Healing Through Compassion and Truth37:15 The Power of Truth TellingConnect with Megan: Website: https://www.meganfebuary.com/For Women Who Roar: https://www.forwomenwhoroar.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganfebuary/?hl=enConnect with Us: Follow The Women On Top Podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts and Subscribe for more empowering conversations and stories! The Women On Top on YouTube The Women On Top on Instagram The Women On Top on LinkedIn

Nikki Darling-Kuria joins host Heather Bernt-Santy to share her growth as a trauma informed early childhood professional in an unpredictable world. The quote to start this conversation is from Katherine Anne Porter, who said, "The past is never where you think you left it," meaning that events that we think are in the past and believe we should be "over" aren't ever over. Nikki shares thoughts and resources about moving through our work and our lives with trauma informed practices. For more information:Listeners can get 10% off the book Trauma Responsive Strategies for Early Childhood from 7/7/2025-9/1/2025. Enter code: podcast10https://www.redleafpress.org/Trauma-Responsive-Strategies-for-Early-Childhood-P2503.aspx  Listeners can get 10% off each of the four eLearnings from 7/7/2025-9/1/2025. Enter code: podcast10https://www.thinksmall.org/trauma-informed/  Thanks for listening! Save 10% on professional development from Explorations Early Learning and support the show with the coupon code NERD. Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click here for more Heather. For a small fee we can issue self-study certificates for listening to podcasts.

In the second of our small series on Mental Health at Work, Jenn Mason and I tackled a really challenging episode (as you can see by the title). We jumped right in by asking if resilience is being "weaponized" - used as a justification for harmful systems rather than a skill to be supported.  We explore the dark side of a resilience culture, where praising people for surviving toxic, high-demand environments becomes a smokescreen for the actual problem. What is the difference between empowering people to heal versus requiring them to manage the harm inflicted upon them by broken systems? We talk about how this "grind it out" mentality is often hard-coded generationally, something Jenn and I personally experienced coming up in the Gen X workforce.  We share our own stories and hope you'll enjoy them as well. Stacie More episodes at StacieBaird.com.

Looking for a #holistic, natural, #funandeasy approach to #healthandwellness? Listen now to this interview with Leona Taiaroa-Massey, #Kinesiologist & #PersonalTrainer. We explore: -- why #chronicpain, like shoulder or back pain, often persists despite years of seeing chiropractors or physiotherapists-- how #kinesiology looks at the underlying #rootcause of pain and other health and wellness issues-- how kinesiology helps #preventinjury, #SupportHealing, and #RestoreBalance in #mindbodyspirit -- how kinesiology creates a #safespace for healing and why your body won't heal if you don't feel safe-- and so much more!NOTE: Kinesiology is grounded in #traditionalchinesemedicine techniques​ and is performed by a highly skilled practitioner being a multi-functional modality. Learn more and connect with Leona at: https://www.kinwithleona.com.au/contact-us#TraumaRecoveryJourney #HolisticWellness #ListenToYourBody #EmotionalHealing #TraumaInformedCare #HolisticHealing #SafeSpaceMatters #MindBodyWisdom #BodyWisdom #HealingJourney #TraumaInformed #HolisticHealth #mindbodyconnection #bodymindspirit #bodymindconnection #mindbodyspirithealth #mindbodyfitness #MindBodyTransformation #RootCauseMedicine #kinesiologyworks #kinesiologyaustralia #KinesiologyHealing _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Looking for a #holistic, natural, #funandeasy approach to #healthandwellness? Listen now to this interview with Leona Taiaroa-Massey, #Kinesiologist & #PersonalTrainer. We explore: -- why #chronicpain, like shoulder or back pain, often persists despite years of seeing chiropractors or physiotherapists-- how #kinesiology looks at the underlying #rootcause of pain and other health and wellness issues-- how kinesiology helps #preventinjury, #SupportHealing, and #RestoreBalance in #mindbodyspirit -- how kinesiology creates a #safespace for healing and why your body won't heal if you don't feel safe-- and so much more!NOTE: Kinesiology is grounded in #traditionalchinesemedicine techniques​ and is performed by a highly skilled practitioner being a multi-functional modality. Learn more and connect with Leona at: https://www.kinwithleona.com.au/contact-us#TraumaRecoveryJourney #HolisticWellness #ListenToYourBody #EmotionalHealing #TraumaInformedCare #HolisticHealing #SafeSpaceMatters #MindBodyWisdom #BodyWisdom #HealingJourney #TraumaInformed #HolisticHealth #mindbodyconnection #bodymindspirit #bodymindconnection #mindbodyspirithealth #mindbodyfitness #MindBodyTransformation #RootCauseMedicine #kinesiologyworks #kinesiologyaustralia #KinesiologyHealing _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

What if the spaces we live, learn, and heal in could actually heal us back?In this powerful podcast interview, we sit down with Janet Roche, MDS, CAPS—nationally recognized design practitioner, educator, and founder of the Trauma-Informed Design Society. Janet is a pioneer in Trauma-Informed Design, helping reshape architecture and interior design to be inclusive, empathetic, and deeply human.We dive into:Her personal journey and the experiences that shaped her visionHow design can either harm or healThe myths around “good” design and disabilityCreating safe spaces for unseen traumaWhat it really costs to center inclusionThe tension between beauty and healingWhether you're a designer, educator, social worker, architect—or simply someone who believes in a more just and humane world—this episode will change how you see the spaces around you.

In the first episode of our "Mental Health at Work" series, my colleague Jenn Mason and I tackled the critical distinction between being tired and being truly depleted. We start by defining burnout as work-related exhaustion that happens over time, while compassion fatigue comes from the emotional toll of over-identifying with the suffering of others. We contend as well, though, that depletion is a much deeper state that impacts your core motivation and ability to connect, going far beyond simple exhaustion. Jenn and I were candid about how leaders, even us, in our own trauma-informed mental health organization—often miss the signs of depletion in ourselves and our teams because the culture rewards "powering through". We also explore the invisible burdens and emotional labor that are so inherent in leadership roles. We believe that a human-centered approach requires building in practices for replenishment. We shared some of our own personal strategies, from recognizing physical stress signals in our bodies to taking small "pit stops" during the day. I also talked about how I started my "Freedom Fridays" (which I've talked about in previous episodes) to build in recovery time before our emotionally-demanding town hall meetings. Ultimately, we want leaders to understand that they must model these healthy behaviors to create psychological safety for their teams. By prioritizing recovery just as much as we prioritize performance, we can proactively address the root causes of depletion before they lead to bigger problems like disengagement and turnover. Stacie More episodes at StacieBaird.com.

In this special book launch episode, Geoff interviews Monica Mauer about why therapists are reading Landscapes of the Soul, and how it can help their clients.Monica is a therapist, therapist supervisor, and founder of the Center for Family Transformation. Monica talks about the unique and very helpful terminology used in the book to describe the different attachment strategies, such as the JUNGLE, the DESERT, the WAR ZONE, and the PASTURE, and how helpful it is to focus on intimacy and independence over anxiety and avoidance. They also touch on the centrality of joyful connection in relationships and the transformative potential of secure attachments with God.Find out about the "Life Model Informed Therapy" certification here. Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection, and learn about our trainings and other resources at embodiedfaith.life.Stay Connected: Check out our Attaching to God 6-Week Learning Cohort. Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources. Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).

In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we sit down with Mayumi Pachkoski—an energy healer, holistic beauty expert, and business coach who turned her private Maryland salon into a six-figure success story. But this isn't just about skincare—it's about soul care.Mayumi breaks down the power of inner healing, balancing the nervous system, and why clearing your energy field isn't just spiritual—it's strategic. From her immigrant journey with no safety net to becoming a nationally featured wellness voice, Mayumi shares how beauty, business, and belief intersect in powerful ways.Tune in and learn how to align your inner world to create outer success—without the burnout. 

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.What should you look for when you are considering therapy for your child or your family? How do you find the right fit for your child's needs? We talk today with Kelly Raudenbush, Executive Director of The Sparrow Fund, a non-profit that provides therapeutic services for foster and adoptive children and their grown-ups. She is a child and family therapist with an MA degree in counseling and a certificate in clinical infant and early childhood mental health. She's also an adoptive mom.In this episode, we discuss:What are some of the common reasons families seek therapy for their child or family unit? When is it time to seek a therapist?What types of professionals can provide therapy?Is there a difference between therapy and counseling? What makes a therapist trauma-informed?What's the difference between being adoption-competent and adoption-informed?What should parents look for to determine if a potential therapist is competent to handle the trauma, adoption, or foster issues they are facing?Where can parents or caregivers go to find a therapist with the lived experience of being adopted? What might the benefits be in seeking a therapist with this lived experience?Can you list the more common therapeutic models of treatment that adoptive, foster, or relative caregiver families might consider? When should therapy with our kids involve just the child, or the child and the parent? What questions can parents or caregivers ask to determine if the therapist is a good fit for the child and family? Are there additional or specific considerations for therapy that should be addressed if our child has experienced sexual abuse?What is home-based therapy and what are the advantages to this type of therapy for adoptive, foster, or relative caregiving families?Is therapy via tele-health or via teleconferencing as effective as in-person for our families? Additional Resources:Therapy Resources for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship FamiliesAdoptee and Foster Alumni VoicesTherapists: Parents Should Be With Their Kids for Adoptive or Foster Therapy SessionsA Guide to Selecting An Adoption Or Foster TherapistFamily Centered Treatment Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

This time Stephanie and crew discuss the growing rally cry "Project 2026". During his record-breaking House speech, Hakeem Jeffries ignited a movement. With Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" threatening hospitals, jobs, and safety nets, Jeffries unveiled Project 2026 — a focused plan to flip just five seats and reverse the devastation. This isn't just resistance. It's the roadmap to take back power. Guest - Joy-Ann ReidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.