Best Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA Podcasts (2024)

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135. There’s Nothing Wrong with You: Trauma Edition 19:05

1h ago19:05

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This week, Amy and Leina explore the strengths that can come as a result of learning how to to survive traumatic events. They discuss the work of MaryCatherine McDonald and her book “Unbroken.” This episode offers hope to those who have been deeply impacted by traumatic events, and reframes as strengths many of the things that have helped us surviv…

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134. Anxiety and the Nervous System 17:04

14m ago17:04

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This week Amy and Leina look at generalized anxiety disorder, and the connection between the brain and the nervous system. They also talk about undiagnosed anxiety, and how to minimize symptoms through nervous system work. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebo…

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133. Trauma as a Root Cause of Mental Health Issues 19:49

7m ago19:49

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This week Leina and Amy look at the link between early childhood trauma and adult mental health diagnoses. They discuss how childhood trauma can include loss of parent or bullying, as well as neglect or active abuse by a caregiver. They encourage using the concept of noticing without judgement how you have been impacted, knowing that as awareness a…

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132. An Interview with WHL member Lauren about EMDR after Trauma 24:56

22d ago24:56

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Have you ever wondered if EMDR would help you process trauma? This week we are joined by Whole Health Lab member, Lauren, who talks openly about her experience with EMDR within the Mending Trauma program. Join us as we demystify EMDR this week! Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram:…

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131. How EMDR and Bilateral Stimulation Can Help with Trauma 19:21

22d ago19:21

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This week we explore the origins of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), what it is, and why it is so helpful. We discuss common fears and how to find a practitioner that can help you. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Yo…

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130. How Trauma Affects Your Perception 18:57

29d ago18:57

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Join us this week as we explore the ways that your brain experiences physiological change due to PTSD. Amy and Leina discuss the parts of the brain that are most profoundly impacted by PTSD and offer advice on healing that allows the brain to reverse some of those changes. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.…

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129. Trauma and Memory 17:02

28d ago17:02

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This week we explore memory, and how memory is captured during an overwhelming event, and how hyper-vigilance as a result of trauma impacts the way we focus and retain information. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma…

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128. The Link Between Trauma and Digestive Health 20:39

1M ago20:39

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In this episode we discuss the impact that early childhood trauma (ECT) and even single event trauma has on your digestion. We examine the changes in the gut microbiome that occurs with early childhood trauma, and the gut brain access. We also discuss ways to become more aware, and small steps to take to improve your gut health. Learn more about th…

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127. Trauma and Perception: How Trauma Changes Your Perception of Yourself and Your World Around You 17:35

2M ago17:35

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In this episode, Leina and Amy explore the ways that our body and brain change after trauma in an attempt to protect us from future terrible events. We also discuss how trauma leaves you with an altered belief or perception of yourself and the world. This makes sense, and we want to try to address this as we heal our own trauma and do our own traum…

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126. Using Nature to Recover from Trauma and PTSD 19:05

2M ago19:05

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This week we look at nature therapy and how it can be used as an adjunct to help you recover from trauma and PTSD. We explore grounding/earthing, using images of nature, and being in the natural environment to increase HRV and regulate the autonomic nervous system. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingt…

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125. Trauma and Self Harm - What to Know and How to Help Your Loved Ones 24:04

2M ago24:04

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This episode looks at non suicidal self injury (NSSI) and explores the age of onset, signs, and underlying contributors, as well as interventions. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma LinkedIn: Mending Trauma Tik Tok:…

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124. What is Polyvagal Theory and How does it Relate to Trauma? 26:38

2M ago26:38

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This week we talk about Stephen Porges' groundbreaking theory, Polyvagal theory. We look at co-regulation, neuroception, and the autonomic hierarchy. We also give tips to help develop a more flexible autonomic nervous system. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Fac…

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123. Can I Have a Healthy Relationship After cPTSD or Trauma? 18:55

3M ago18:55

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This week we explore how complex PTSD and early childhood trauma impacts how we choose and who we choose to be involved with. We explore ways to alter patterns in your current relationship and talk about the hope of building a healthy relationship. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instag…

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122. What is Narcissism and How to Deal with the Narcissist in Your Life 28:26

3M ago28:26

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This week we dive into the link between narcissist personality disorder and trauma. We examine covert narcissism as well as the symptoms of narcissism and how they appear in males and females. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Me…

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121. Hypercriticism After Trauma: How to Know If Your Hyper Criticism Comes From PTSD 24:15

3M ago24:15

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This week we look at how hypercriticism, perfectionism, and overworking are all tied to trauma and cPTSD. We examine different ways to become aware of these patterns and look at somatic tools that help. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Y…

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120. When Your cPTSD or Trauma Gets Triggered at Work 27:27

3M ago27:27

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This week we tackle how to handle triggers that show up at work. We talk about the perceived danger that might occur at work and how to understand where this is coming from, and how our nervous system plays an important role in our reactions and responses while at work. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.men…

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119. How to Know If Your Addiction is Linked to cPTSD 16:37

4M ago16:37

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In this episode we explore the link between cPTSD, childhood trauma, and addiction. We talk about the work Gabor Maté, as well as the skill of building our internal locust of control in order to widen our window of tolerance. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Fac…

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118. The Symptoms of Addiction After Trauma 27:38

4M ago27:38

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This week we are talking about symptoms of addiction and the different types of addiction that can stem from trauma. We examine how the nervous system is linked to self soothing and addiction, and we look at next steps for those who are ready to address their addictive behaviors. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https…

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117. Dry January After Trauma 16:27

4M ago16:27

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This podcast episode looks at the link between alcohol use and trauma, and identifies several steps that can be used to finish dry January. We also talk about our new Mending Trauma Nervous System Reset Journal that can be found on our website. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram:…

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116. The Difference Between Trauma Informed, Trauma Trained, & Trauma Certified 26:12

4M ago26:12

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Trauma has become a buzz word in the last several months. And this episode will help clarify some of the terms we see on social media and in the public. We will examine the difference between being trauma informed, trauma trained, and certified in trauma. This will help listeners distinguish what to look for when seeking professional help on their …

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115. New Year New Nervous System 23:31

4M ago23:31

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This time of year, is when many of us focus on intentions or goals. This year we invite you to heal your nervous system from past trauma, and give you tools and tips for how to start your journey of trauma recovery. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @me…

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114. Recovering from Trauma & Addiction - An Interview with Siri Hoffman, A Mending Trauma Client 31:56

5M ago31:56

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This week we interview a member of Mending Trauma's Whole Health Lab, Siri Hoffman. Siri discusses her journey with alcohol and her experience with trauma recovery within the Whole Health Lab. She touches on the power of community, and her experience with EMDR, and the recovery process. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website…

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113. ACES and How They are Linked to Childhood Trauma 21:20

5M ago21:20

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In this episode, Amy and Leina discuss the seminal aces study that took place in the mid 90s. The study was originally done to link adverse childhood experiences and long term physical health problems. What the trauma recovery community has noticed, is that these adverse childhood experiences often lead to complex or developmental trauma. Finally w…

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112. Six Quick Tips to Reduce Stress at Holiday Gatherings 14:23

5M ago14:23

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Join and Leina as she offers some quick tips for getting through family gatherings during the holidays. Learn how to have flexible thinking and flexible expectations to reduce stress during the holidays, consider creative was to limit alcohol consumption, and find ways to graciously take leave of a holiday gathering. Learn more about the Whole Heal…

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111: Complex Trauma and Dissociation 18:41

5M ago18:41

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Today we talk about complex trauma and one of the symptoms that can develop - dissociation. We discuss how it develops, what it looks like, and how to minimize it while you are recovering from trauma. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma You…

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110: What is the Best Type of Therapy for Trauma? 24:03

6M ago24:03

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In today's episode we discuss the best type of therapy to recover from trauma or cPTSD. We look at EMDR, internal family systems, and neurofeedback, and discuss the benefits and opportunities of each when healing trauma. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook…

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109: Family Trauma and Boundaries During the Holiday Season 20:30

6M ago20:30

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As the holiday season approaches, we once again revisit ways to protect your family gatherings from conflict and empower you to take care of your emotional health. These gatherings can often trigger old wounds and lead to re-experiencing childhood trauma. Learn ways to regulate your nervous system and avoid participating in problematic dynamics. Le…

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108: How Trauma Distorts Our Perception of Our Important Relationships 20:29

6M ago20:29

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In this episode, we explore the way that complex trauma creates a belief that connection is dangerous. Our traumatic experiences alter our perception of the world and can lead us to misinterpret or assign motivation to other people's behavior. This leads to emotional suffering for us, and can disrupt our important connections with others. Join us a…

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107: How Trauma Shows Up in the Workplace 25:46

6M ago25:46

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Trauma shows up in our everyday lives as reactions and sensations - because we spend the majority of time at work, this episode dives into how trauma presents in workplaces. We go over typical reactions from trauma as well as ways to minimize conflict in the workplace that ultimately stems from trauma. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect …

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106: What is Trauma? 26:39

7M ago26:39

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This episode examines the different definitions of trauma, the types of trauma, and the signs and symptoms of trauma. We also go over the most emerging research for trauma recovery. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Traum…

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105: Trauma Dumping Part 2. What to do when you are the recipient? 21:06

7M ago21:06

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This week we will continue our discussion about Trauma Dumping and look at how boundaries can help to minimize the potential for trauma dumping. We will give you clear and specific tips to help you identify and resolve trauma dumping. Transcript Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram…

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104: Trauma Dumping Part 1 20:21

7M ago20:21

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In this episode, Amy and Leina discuss what trauma dumping is, and what it is not, as well as why we are seeing an increase in trauma dumping. Also discussed are ways to set boundaries around trauma dumping. Transcript Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: …

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103. Trauma, Polyvagal Theory, and Depression 31:35

7M ago31:35

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In this week's episode we go over Dr Steven Porges' Polyvagal Theory and how it relates to trauma recovery. We dive into the different states of the nervous system and look at how depression can show up through the dorsal state. If you have experienced trauma of CPTSD this episode will be very helpful. As always we also give actionable tips for how…

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102: Why Do I Still Have Symptoms After Working on My Trauma for Years? 20:14

8M ago20:14

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Many people with trauma or CPSTD wonder how long they will need to work on their trauma in order to find total relief. This episode addresses how recovering from trauma is not a linear process and involves many different types of therapies. We examine tips in order to help when symptoms reappear after actively working on your trauma recovery. Trans…

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101: Trauma and Hypervigilance 19:13

8M ago19:13

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In today’s episode we go over how trauma and cPTSD can lead to hypervigilance. We cover how you know you are being hypervigilant and what to do to minimize being in a constant state of threat. Transcript Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma …

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100: Trauma and Memory Loss 25:32

8M ago25:32

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Many survivors of trauma and cPTSD suffer from memory loss or gaps in memory. In todays episode, we dive into why we have memory loss after trauma, how to know if you should recover loss memories, and how to minimize dissociation so that you can create memories in the present. Transcript Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Websit…

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099: Emotional Cutoff: Knowing When to Go No Contact After Trauma or cPTSD 29:25

8M ago29:25

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Three skills that will help you when deciding how to limit contact with a toxic family member or friend and knowing when to go no contact. - Communicating with the person that hurt you - Setting Boundaries - Avoiding Triangulation We'll also cover the difference between limited contact and no contact and when to use those appropriately. Transcript …

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098: Over-Explaining as a Trauma Response 20:04

8M ago20:04

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Do you find yourself adding in a lot of details and explanations each time you ask for things or change your plans? Do you over explain because you are nervous that people will be upset with you or not believe you? Many survivors of complex trauma (cPTSD) long to be heard, see and validated. Over-explaining or over-communicating is a trauma respons…

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097: Perfectionism is a Trauma Response 24:41

9M ago24:41

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In today’s episode of The Mending Trauma Podcast, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discuss how perfectionism can be a trauma response and how to get out of the perfection, procrastination trap that cPTSD survivors find themselves in. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Transcript Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtra…

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096: How to Stop Judging Yourself When Trauma Happens 20:40

9M ago20:40

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In today’s episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discusses the trauma response of judging ourselves and how to overcome our judgmental inner voice. Listen in as they teach you a powerful way of halting the inner critic as you develop more self-compassion. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Transcript Connect with us! Websi…

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095: How to Stay Hopeful after Trauma 15:46

9M ago15:46

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In today’s episode of The Mending Trauma Podcast, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT look at how our hope gets diminished when trauma happens to us. They discuss how the brain is trying to help us survive but this can lead to a lack of hope. Listen in as they teach you how to develop new neural pathways of hope, despite your past. …

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094: How to Value Others without People Pleasing 16:14

9M ago16:14

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In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT address how to value others, even when we disagree with them, without people pleasing. Listen in as they look at the way in which relationships that value both people can be a source of strength and hope despite viewing the world with different…

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093: Letting go of the Need to Control after Trauma 23:04

10M ago23:04

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In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discusses how trauma and cPTSD set us up to control our environment, others and ourselves to the point of hurting our relationship with ourselves and others. Listen in as they guide you through letting go of some of the need to control and adop…

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092: Adaptive and Maladaptive Coping Mechanisms after cPTSD 21:10

10M ago21:10

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In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discusses the way we respond to trauma in order to survive. These survival skills become engrained and eventually become our coping mechanisms in times of stress throughout our lives. Some of these coping styles are helpful (adaptive) and some …

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091: Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma Recovery 22:54

10M ago22:54

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In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discusses Internal Family Systems (IFS) theory. IFS is a therapy approach that helps people recover from cPTSD. At the core of IFS is self-compassion and learning to accept and love all parts of ourselves. Join them as they discuss how IFS work…

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090: Learning to Trust Yourself After Trauma and cPTSD 24:43

10M ago24:43

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In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discusses the trauma response of not trusting ourselves. This can show up as risk avoidance or fear of making mistakes to the point of indecision. Join them as they guide you in learning to take calculated risks as you grow through your past tr…

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089: How to Overcome Rigid Thinking from cPTSD 23:25

11M ago23:25

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In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT dive into one of the symptoms of complex trauma (also called cPTSD): rigid thinking. Join them as they discuss how trauma tricks us into thinking patterns that pretend to keep us safe when in reality they keep us stuck. As usual, they deliver p…

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088: How Building Resilience Can Mitigate Future Trauma 9:46

11M ago9:46

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Building emotional resilience can help us reduce the adverse reactions to the challenges that we will inevitably continue to face in life. In this episode, Leina Hoyt, MFT, MA, discusses how many of us have a disconnection between our body and our emotions. Learning how to connect these two things will give us the ability to better navigate life's …

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087: Why it Can Be Traumatic When a Doctor Does Not Believe You 11:08

11M ago11:08

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In this episode, Leina explores the impact of some western medicine assumptions. She discusses the disconnect between mind and body and teaches a tool to use when you are struggling with your own health journey. -- Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma Lin…

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086: Self Inflicted Wounds: Making Up Stories That Hurt Our Own Feelings After Trauma 15:41

11M ago15:41

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Join Leina as she explains how we often accidentally hurt our own feelings by straying away from the facts of a situation and only pay attention to our assumptions. Find a concrete tool to help you reduce the pain that comes with assumptions, such as using a 3x5 card to record only the facts you know of the situation. -- Connect with us! Website: h…

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