Podcasts about trauma informed

“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. 

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

Welcome back to another episode of our Day in the Life podcast series, where we meet real coaches living real lives. In this inspiring conversation, host Maxine Bell sits down with Conny Weyrich, an arts-based and trauma-informed coach from Melbourne, Australia. Conny shares her remarkable mid-life journey from a corporate career in marketing and consultancy to art therapy, and ultimately into the world of coaching. Her story offers valuable insights for coaches and supervisors who are curious about weaving creativity, compassion, and trauma-awareness into their practice.   In this episode, Conny shares what art-based coaching really means, the significance of being a trauma-informed coach, and how curiosity and compassion guide her client work. She reflects on her typical workweek, memorable coaching moments, and the deep importance of supervision and self-care. Whether you're an experienced coach or just beginning your journey, Conny's wisdom and practical tips will encourage you to reflect on your own practice, become clear of the scope of your own practice, focus on the development of relational skills and embrace creativity as a pathway to growth. A highly recommended listen for coaches, supervisors, and anyone interested in the intersection of art, healing, and coaching.   You will learn:   ·       The role of creativity and arts-based methods in helping clients grow ·       Why being trauma-informed is invaluable for sustainable, ethical coaching ·       Why self-care, self-awareness and supervision make you a better, more effective coach     “I would say the skills around, being in relationship, being present, being attuned to the client and to the process are probably always more important than any skills around a particular coaching framework or coaching tools.”   Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content.   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_day-in-the-life-of-coaches-art-based-trauma-informed  

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.

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!

Why I Do Not Identify as a Trauma-Informed or Clinically Informed Biblical Counsellor by Dr Berger will explain why being biblically informed rather than clinically or trauma-informed is vital for helping people. Helping people to find the only true and validated meaning-making framework to endure traumatic experiences. Rather than looking for trauma in a few people, Scripture teaches us that life is traumatic, trauma is a normal and natural experience that affects everyone in different ways.Teaching by Dr Daniel BergerFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Why I Do Not Identify as a Trauma-Informed or Clinically Informed Biblical Counsellor by Dr Berger will explain why being biblically informed rather than clinically or trauma-informed is vital for helping people. Helping people to find the only true and validated meaning-making framework to endure traumatic experiences. Rather than looking for trauma in a few people, Scripture teaches us that life is traumatic, trauma is a normal and natural experience that affects everyone in different ways.Teaching by Dr Daniel BergerFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

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 a special series devoted to empathy in education with leaders and fellows of Transformative Educational Leadership (TEL), watch this episode to learn why mindfulness practices—especially breathwork—are transformational, especially within educational settings.Nichole Fuller, an art educator in New York who curates and facilitates wellness experiences for students, educators, families and communities, shares how she discovered the healing power of breathwork through her own personal healing journey. She also explains why somatic work offers a gateway to greater health and well-being.00:00 Preview01:03 Introduction 01:37 About Nichole Fuller03:44 Nichole's backstory06:40 The power of breathwork12:48 How does breathwork regulate our nervous system?17:05 How breathwork builds self-awareness and deepens empathy24:55 Why did breathwork save Nichole's life?28:54 Nichole's art: a reflection of healing and growth31:24 Bringing trauma-informed teaching and breathwork into the classroom33:55 Supporting teachers through group breathwork and self-care sessions36:04 How can schools better support teachers' well-being?40:18 The role of empathy in education43:13 Nichole Fuller's Purposeful Empathy storyCONNECT WITH ANITA✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast✩ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.socialCONNECT WITH NICHOLE✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fuller-nichole-3b861580/✩ FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/nichole.fuller.12SHOW NOTES✩ Transformative Educational leadership https://www.teleadership.org/Video edited by Green Horizon Studio

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

In this episode Jen talks to Lauren about Trauma Informed Breath Work, her amazing story how she came to this practice, why she believes it's important and what to look out for when selecting a breath work coach. Lauren is a Breathwork Facilitator certified by Owaken Breathwork, Coach and Intuitive Healer currently working in Central Scotland. Services include stress management and understanding your nervous system, confidence and self concept healing, gaining clarity from within and realising you're so much more powerful than you were ever taught. Coming from growing up in the medical world and astoundingly low self esteem, Lauren transformed her world and belief systems and is now walking others through their own journey to believing in themselves, not what anyone else thinks.Follow Jen: Get your copy of 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqGet your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

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. 

Here is an audio snippet of our new book. Description below. Please buy and review.______Does it feel like you experience life in a totally different way than others? Like you are living somewhere else, and you can't build connection or intimacy with God like others can?There's a good chance that you, like so many of us, have tried it all: read your Bible more, gone to church more, prayed more, and delved deeper into self-awareness. But you still struggle with discontent, anxiety, avoidance and doubt. You still feel stuck.No matter where you find yourself emotionally, relationally, or spiritually, Jesus meets you there and helps you move toward a place of peace and rest. As pastors, coaches, and educators, Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw are very familiar with this struggle, and they are prepared to help. In Landscapes of the Soul, they draw on the science and spirituality of attachment theory, biblical wisdom, and the language of spiritual formation to show us why Christians tend to get stuck spiritually―and how to get unstuck and move forward.Whether you feel like you're living in a spiritual jungle, desert, or war zone, you will discover:how you are designed to grow good roots through healthy relational attachmenthow things go wrong through your often-distorted survival strategieshow God repairs your faith, hope, and love for Him, others, and ourselveshow Jesus quiets your anxious and avoidant faithhow to incorporate practices for building your security with GodYou aren't meant to live in the anxiety of a jungle, the desolation of a desert, or the chaos of a war zone. God designed you to live in joy and peace in relationship with Him, as if you are in a pasture, under the protective care of the Good Shepherd.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).

Dr Jude Kelman has worked as a forensic psychologist within HM Prison and Probation Service for 30 years. She is the Lead Psychologist for Women's prisons, leading a team of approximately 75 forensic psychologists working across the 12 women's prisons within England and Wales. She has recently completed PhD at King's College London, examining trauma-informed care within women's prisons, and has published the findings from her research. Jude is passionate about improving outcomes for women in contact with the criminal justice system, and works hard to influence changes to policies and practices within the organisation, in order to enable women to receive the most effective support and services whilst they are in prison, as well as whilst they transition into the community after release.References for all texts cited in this podcast are on our Linktree.Presenters: Dr. Sally Tilt and Dr. Kerensa HockenProducer: Andrew WilkieAssistant Producer: Richie MakepeaceYou can follow this podcast on LinkedIn by clicking here.The Forensic Psychology Podcast is a co-production between HM Prison and Probation Service and the Prison Radio Association charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

148. Dave Markel: Reflections and Impacts This week, since there's not guest again, I want to take a moment to reflect on the growth and impact of the podcast. I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support from all my listeners, whose commitment has fueled the show's success and exponential growth. Whether long-time listeners or relatively new to the show, your passion and dedication are what have made SASS what it is today. I also want to emphasize the importance of normalizing the conversation around rape and sexual assault. By creating a safe space for survivors to share their stories, SASS works to remove the stigma and silence that too often surrounds sexual violence. This episode highlights the vital role that all of you play in breaking down barriers, supporting healing journeys, and fostering an environment where these difficult topics can be openly discussed without shame or judgment. Finally, I discuss the significance of becoming trauma-informed, not just for professionals, but for everyone. Understanding the effects of trauma—whether in the workplace, at home, or in our communities—is essential in offering empathy and support. As always, I want to encourage you to continue sharing the podcast to help spread awareness, normalize these crucial conversations, and ensure no survivor feels alone. 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!! 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.

In a sense, this is where all the attachment stuff started, with Cyd telling the "Shepherd Story" to our boys during bedtime. Over and over, year by year, she did this little guided meditation with them. She was doing attachment work with the Good Shepherd even before we had language for it. Many listeners and cohort members have asked for a recording of this prayer exercise, so here it is. For all the background (attachment theory and spirituality), see our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection (and please review it on Amazon).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).

Should Christians be teachable, and how can we discipline desire, that's what we are talking about today, and stories learning to attach more deeply with God. In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, host Geoff Holsclaw welcomes Dr. A.J. Swoboda to discuss the virtue of having a teachable spirit. The conversation explores the challenges of remaining teachable in a culture that often discourages vulnerability and humility.Dr. A. J. Swoboda is a professor, writer, and pastor. He is the Associate Professor of Bible, theology, and world Christianity at Bushnell University and leads the Doctorate program in Christian Formation and Soul Care at Friends University. He is the author of many books, recently The Gift of Thorns: Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants and A Teachable Spirit: The Virtue of Learning from Strangers, Enemies, and Absolutely Anyone.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).

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

UVU is offering a course to give educators the knowledge and skills to support students and colleagues affected by trauma. Director of CARE Hub at UVU, Amber McGuire joins Holly and Greg to explain how this course got started and how it can help teachers deal with difficult situations. 

147. A Repeat of Episode 43: Cashaye Barrera—An Episode Worth Hearing Again!   Sometimes life throws us a curve ball when we least expect it, and it changes the trajectory of the path we were on. That's what happened this week when a guest who was scheduled to record with me had some unexpected events thwart our scheduled appointment and we weren't able to record. So, I made the decision to do something I have yet to do on this podcast, and that is to repeat a past episode. It didn't take me anytime at all to decide which one: you are about to hear Episode 43 again: my adopted daughter, Cashaye Barrera. Cashaye's extreme courage and strength in telling her survivor story is evident and powerful, and I'm honored to be able to have you listen to this again. Please take the time to not only listen to this repeat episode, but also to re-read the notes I wrote for Episode 43: This week, I made a special request to my daughter, Cashaye Barrera, to be a guest with me on this show. I was pretty sure she would agree to do this…and she did. My confidence in her response was due in part to me knowing how passionate she is about getting justice for herself…in every legal, non-violent way possible. And because I know what a tenacious and strong personality she is when she's fighting for herself and for those she loves and cares for…like, her family. But mostly because she is passionate about helping others. Especially others that are suffering in ways she can relate to…like other victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault. Cashaye's sexual assault case wasn't taken seriously when it was reported to law enforcement. Even though she was able to present physical evidence that she was raped, the agency handling the case, along with the prosecutor's office, was much more interested in giving the benefit of the doubt to the suspect than to Cashaye; to believe his untruthful explanation for the existence of his semen on Cashaye's clothing, rather than her report of incestuous and forceful rape. This is, for the most part, across most of this country, sadly, standard operating procedure. Part of this standard, this common response among law enforcement and prosecutors, is the systemic disbelief of victims. And another huge component to the problem is blaming the victim. And while Cashaye is one of the fortunate ones that did not end up being arrested herself for false reporting, she was certainly not believed, and was told by law enforcement that she should listen to and obey the very person that raped her, and that person's wife  who knew the sexual assault was occurring, who were Cashaye's foster parents. Why is this process of disbelief, blaming, shaming, of victims, and the closure of rape and sexual assault cases without the perpetrators of these crimes being so much as confrontationally questioned about the report, let alone thoroughly investigated, so rampant, so systemic? Because…it's easier to not believe reports of sexual assault and rape than it is to believe these reports. It's easier because our human brains don't like to face the malevolence, the discomfort, the taboo, the ugliness, the messiness, the vulgarness…of rape. And because some men and women who investigate rape and sexual assault cases don't like the idea that what they do, sexually, in their own personal sex lives, could very well be construed as rape or sexual assault. It's easier to disbelieve victims; to blame victims; to shame victims, and to get them to recant their report. If you don't believe me, watch the independent film, Victim/Suspect, streaming on Netflix. Then read Cry Rape: The True Story of One Woman's Quest for Justice, by Bill Lueders. Then read Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town. And read Know My Name, by Chanel Miller Then read Dr. David Lisak's research on The Undetected Rapist. Then watch The Invisible War documentary about the prevalence of rape in the military by Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering, and Tanner King Barklow. Things need to change…big time. Be a part of that change: Start by Believing. 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!! 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: 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.

In this episode, I explore what it really means to let go—from a nervous system perspective, not just a spiritual one. We're often told to “detach” or “just let it go,” but when you're clinging to something for survival—be it a relationship, money, validation, or identity—that kind of advice feels impossible, even cruel.I share how attachment strategies develop from early childhood experiences, how they shape the way we hold on (often desperately), and what it looks like to gently shift into a place of self-trust and inner safety. This isn't about bypassing or rushing—it's about meeting the part of you that's clinging with compassion, nervous system awareness, and time.Whether you're navigating the end of a relationship, a big transition, or just feel stuck in a loop of longing and fear, this episode offers a grounded, embodied path forward.David Ghiyam Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-david-ghiyam-podcast/id1775548374❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥Join HeartSpace monthly community with a free trial: ⁠⁠https://marinayt.com/community⁠⁠❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:"The part of you that's clinging was born for a reason—it helped you survive. It's not wrong. It's wise.""Letting go isn't something we do with our heads—it's something the body slowly learns to do when it feels safe enough.""If you're desperate for something, your nervous system is in a survival state. That's not weakness. That's an imprint.""People feel your nervous system before they hear your words. If you're in desperation, they'll feel it—even if you smile through it.""True release comes when the clinging part of you trusts you more than it trusts the person or thing it's holding onto."Attachment Healing, Trauma Informed, Nervous System Work, Letting Go, Clinging Patterns, Inner Child Healing, Somatic Healing, Embodiment, Emotional Regulation, Self Trust, Relationship Anxiety, Deep Within Podcast

In this episode, I welcome back Phillip Wire, teacher and author of "Trauma Informed Tragedy", for a follow up to last week's conversation. We explore real-world solutions to support students and staff through the power of arts, physical activity, discipline with relationships at the center, and the role of alternative schools.   Show Notes:  Get the Book Get Philip's Other Book Philip's Facebook Page https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes back J. Ashley T. Booth, LCSW, MS—a longtime friend, therapist, and psychedelic pioneer. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-312/?ref=278 Ashley shares her journey from community activism to clinical work with ketamine and MDMA, and her new illustrated guide to IFS, Quieting the Storm Within. J. Ashley T. Booth, LCSW, MS has led the Southern California Psychedelic Society, served as MAPS trial coordinator for MDMA-assisted PTSD therapy, co-founded a ketamine clinic, and offers IFS, Hakomi, integration, and harm reduction training. Her illustrated picture book introduces IFS concepts through visuals and metaphor. Highlights: Ashley's 8‑year evolution from community to clinical work The origin and intent behind Quieting the Storm Within Clouds & sun: A visual metaphor for the internal landscape

This podcast episode centers on the pivotal role of psychological safety in leadership and team dynamics, as articulated by our esteemed guest, Elizabeth Vahey Smith. She shares how leaders can cultivate environments where team members feel secure, thereby enhancing collaboration and effectiveness. Throughout our discussion, we delve into the significance of trauma-informed approaches in leadership, emphasizing the need to understand individual backgrounds and emotional experiences. Elizabeth shares practical strategies that leaders can implement to foster psychological safety, ultimately allowing teams to thrive in their mission. We aim to equip our listeners with the insights necessary to navigate the complexities of leadership and create supportive spaces that facilitate growth and healing.Takeaways: This podcast episode emphasizes the critical importance of psychological safety in leadership, which allows team members to express concerns without fear of repercussions. Leaders are encouraged to be trauma-informed, recognizing that past experiences can influence current behaviors and responses in the workplace. The conversation highlights practical strategies for leaders to foster an environment of trust and transparency, which significantly enhances team cohesion and performance. A key theme is the distinction between intention and impact, urging leaders to communicate effectively while being mindful of how their words may affect others emotionally.

In this episode, Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Bonnie Roney is joined by and trauma-informed non-diet nutrition therapist Tracy Brown for a powerful conversation about the mental and emotional roots of food struggles. Tracy explains how early experiences shape our neural pathways around food, why chronic dieting is an adaptation to stress, and how trauma (both big and small) can disconnect us from our body's natural hunger and fullness cues. This episode goes beyond food rules to explore the deeper meaning behind our eating patterns and offers compassionate tools for healing.Questions Answered In This Episode:How do childhood experiences shape our adult relationship with food?What's the connection between trauma and eating disorders or chronic dieting?Why do diets feel like they provide safety and control?How does chronic stress affect digestion and hunger signals?What does it mean when someone says "I feel fat"?Where do I start if I'm feeling overwhelmed by my food struggles?How can I build foundational eating skills while healing?Why is support so important in recovery from disordered eating patterns?Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don't have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we're covered in your state and learn how to get started.Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

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.

If you've ever found yourself stuck in a one-sided relationship—where you're the fixer, the rescuer, the peacekeeper—this episode is your wake-up call. In this powerful episode, best-selling author and codependency recovery expert Lisa A. Romano uncovers the invisible thread between childhood emotional neglect and codependent behaviors in adulthood. If you: Feel overly responsible for other people's emotions Stay in toxic relationships hoping things will change Obsess over your partner's moods Feel like you've lost your sense of self ...you're not broken. You're running survival patterns wired into your nervous system long ago—when love meant self-abandonment, and your feelings didn't matter. This isn't your fault. But now that you know, it becomes your power. Lisa explains how codependency is a subconscious trauma response rooted in unmet emotional needs and a lack of safety in childhood. We mistakenly learn that love must be earned through fixing others—especially the ones who hurt us. But this only perpetuates the pain and draws us toward emotionally unavailable or narcissistic partners. In this episode, you'll discover:  How early childhood trauma wires your brain for codependency  Why rescuing others is a subconscious survival strategy  Why narcissists and toxic partners are drawn to codependents  How to spot the thinking traps of codependency  Actionable steps to reconnect with your authentic self Whether you're healing from a codependent marriage or waking up to your past for the first time, this episode will help you break free from emotional enmeshment and start living from a place of empowerment and emotional clarity.