The Trauma Therapist | Podcast is a podcast about the human spirit. Join Guy Macpherson, PhD at thetraumatherapistproject.com as he interviews thought-leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction and yoga and we learn about the journeys of these passionate mental health therapists who dedicate their lives to helping those who've been impacted by trauma. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.
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From the archives: Gunny Sodhi. Ayurveda & A Journey of Healing
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36:15Gunny Sodhi’s family roots in Ayurvedic medicine stretch across generations, but he didn’t personally understand the power of Ayurveda until tragedy struck. The sudden death of his 16-year-old brother completely changed the course of his life, setting him on an unexpected path of self-discovery. Following his brother’s passing, Gunny was consumed b…
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Guest Host: Dr. Leslie Ellis interviews Dr. Ailey Jolie
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24:26Dr. Leslie Ellis is a leading expert in the use of somatic approaches in psychotherapy, in particular for working with dreams, nightmares and the effects of trauma. She is the author of A Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy (Routledge, 2019) and offers many training opportunities in embodied, experiential dreamwork based on her book. Dr. Ailey Jolie…
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Brain Health and Trauma with Heidi Crockett
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29:56Heidi Crockett is a licensed psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology professor, and clinical supervisor specializing in trauma and the relational nature of the brain. She has certifications in Somatic Experiencing for trauma treatment and from the American Association of Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), for sexual health expertis…
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A Journey of Openness and Healing with Samantha Penrod
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32:50Samantha is the Behavioral Health Account Executive at The Receptionist, helping their Behavioral Health customers specifically. She lives in St. Pete, Florida, with her husband, their black lab Rosa, and a baby due in February! In This Episode [email protected] Success in Session --- If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and …
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Integrating Somatic Experiencing with Jeanna Gomez, LCSW
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36:33Jeanna Gomez is the owner of Gomez Counseling and Consulting Services (GCCS), and Trauma Healing and Recovery Center. She comes with 22+ years of clinical and trauma recovery experience. Jeanna is a Complex Trauma specialist and Relational therapist who utilizes Somatic Experiencing including SE Touch work, Integral Somatic Psychology, Brain Spotti…
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Guest Hosts: Dr. Graham Taylor and Dr. Lawrie Ignacio. Understanding Self-Meaning Based Therapy
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24:13Dr. Graham Taylor is a clinical psychologist, Chief Learning Officer at Triad, and founder of The Taylor Study Method, one of the Triad family’s EPPP preparation programs. He has over 25 years of experience working in both hospital and private practice settings working with individuals, couples, and families. Graham resides in Honolulu, Hawaii wher…
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A Year Without a Man with Barbara Dehart and Gayle Long
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29:55Gayle Long and Barbara Dehart are the co-authors of A Year Without a Man: A Transformational Journey which follows two women’s explorations, failures, and lessons learned through moments of clarity and confidence, relapses and lows, joys and heartbreak, and ultimately, healing. It’s the discovery that only through intentional commitment to live aut…
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From the archives: The Meaning of Adult Attachment with Dr. Sue Johnson
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39:02This is a republishing of an archived episode with Dr. Sue Johnson, who sadly passed in April 2024. Dr. Sue Johnson was a leading innovator in the fields of couple therapy and adult attachment. She was the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy (EFT), which has demonstrated its effectiveness in over 30 years of peer-rev…
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Guest Hosts: Brad Kammer, Marcia Black, and Stefanie Klein. SPACE: Supporting Presence, Awareness, Connection and Embodiment for Therapists
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16:46Brad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC, is a California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. He’s trained as a Somatic Psychotherapist and has worked in the field of trauma for over 20 years, specializing in working with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). Brad began his ca…
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The Work That Heals Us All with Ignacio Rivera, MA
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40:35Ignacio G Hutía Xeiti Rivera, M.A. who prefers the gender neutral pronoun They, is an Activist, Writer, Educator, Sex(ual) Healer, Filmmaker, Performance Artist and Mother. Ignacio has over 20 years of experience on multiple fronts, including economic justice, anti-racist and anti-violence work, as well as mujerista, LGBTQI and sex positive movemen…
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From the Archives: Josh Aronson & Julie Sayres. PTSD, Veterans and Their Service Dogs
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36:32Today on the podcast I am joined by Josh Aronson and Julie Sayres, the filmmakers of the film To Be Of Service, a documentary film about war veterans who are paired with service dogs to help them regain their lives. "[T]he big picture is clear, and its overriding point well made: These dogs are saving the lives of those who’ve sacrificed so much. E…
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Guest Host: Christina P. Kantzavelos interviews Genevieve Gonzales. Rapid Trauma Resolution through Brain Based Healing and Hypnotherapy
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20:55Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer, and chronic illness warrior. She specializes in treating clients with chronic health conditions (aka spoonies and medical refugees) and trauma (including medical trauma). She is also a writer, and an award-winn…
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Religion, Sex and Trauma with Natasha Helfer, LMFT, CSTS
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32:46Natasha Helfer is the owner and founder of Symmetry Counseling. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Kansas and Utah, and also an American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) certified sex therapist and sex therapist supervisor. Natasha has been in practice as a mental health professional for ove…
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From the archives: Full Human-Beingness & Trauma with Manuela Mischke-Reeds
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45:05Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, MFT is a licensed Somatic Psychotherapist. She is an International teacher of psychology and trains health professionals in California, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Europe, and China. Manuela co-directs and teaches at the Hakomi Institute of California that hosts her trauma training: From Trauma to Dharma. This trainin…
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The Live Bookstore Interview: You Lied To Me About God with Dr. Jamie Marich
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25:49Dr. Jamie Marich is the author of over fifteen books and manuals in the field of trauma, recovery, and expressive arts. With her work increasingly appealing to wider audiences than just her clinical colleagues, Jamie seeks to create material that facilitates transformation for the reader. She currently has many projects in the works with her primar…
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Guest Host: Julie Stevens interviews Sarah Knapik. Sister Spirits: Collaborating with Psychedelics for Growth and Healing
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16:36Julie Stevens grew up in Southern California and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area at 13 to live with her two moms during a time of profound social change, marked by the Civil Rights, Women’s Rights, and LGBTQ movements. Amidst this vibrant atmosphere, Julie struggled with her identity and turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with early family tur…
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The Role of Therapists in Leadership with Ryan Drzewiecki, PsyD, LP
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27:31Ryan is an experienced leader with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health administration. He currently serves as the Chief Clinical Officer of Sierra Tucson, a residential and outpatient treatment center which provides care to adults ages 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. In additio…
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Mary Jo Barrett is the Executive Director and co-founder of The Center for Contextual Change, Ltd. She holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois Jane Addams School of Social Work and is currently on the faculties of University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration, The Chicago Center For Family Health, and the Fam…
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The Live Bookstore Interview: You Are Not Alone In This with Sophie Scott
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24:31Sophie Scott is a practicing transpersonal psychotherapist and the founder of Balance, where she was also the Editor-in-Chief for seven years, bringing mindfulness and mental health topics to the mainstream. She has written for Forbes, Wired, Sheer Luxe and Thrive Global, as well as speaking at a variety of events and festivals, including Live Well…
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The Trauma Lens of Addiction with Resh Joseph
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37:51Resh Joseph is the Clinical Director of Highlands Recovery, and he specializes in the treatment of complex psychological trauma, PTSD, addictions and other trauma-related disorders. Resh commenced his career as a Doctor in the UK, ceased practicing medicine in 2005, and then fully retrained as a counseling psychotherapist obtaining a Masters in Psy…
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Staci K. Haines is the developer of generative somatics, and the Somatics and Trauma courses. Her work emerges from the Somatics tradition of Richard Strozzi Heckler, integrating Polarity Therapy, Gestalt, Vipassana meditation, and Aikido. She is a senior teacher in the field of Somatics and leads courses in Somatics and Leadership, Somatics and Tr…
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Guest Host: Alisa Zipursky interviews Emi Nietfeld. What The Most Famous Book About Trauma Gets Wrong.
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35:19Alisa Zipursky is a keynote speaker, CSA survivor advocate and the author of Healing Honestly a survivor-to-survivor book to support people healing from childhood sexual abuse. She is the founder of HealingHonestly.com an online community of over 500,000 survivors from around the world. Alisa works with universities, nonprofits, and medical organiz…
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Setting Boundaries that Stick with Jules Taylor Shore
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35:51Jules is a therapist, author, teacher, and mom who is creating spaces where people can move into more self-compassion, self-trust, empowerment, and integrity. She regularly teaches and speaks to people from all around the world, and translates new understandings in neurobiology into practices that can support brain change. Jules is the author of Se…
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From the archives: Jen Warner, LCSW. Holistic Health & Social Advocacy in The Treatment of Trauma
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30:08Jen Warner, LICSW, LCSW, is one of those therapists, one of those individuals, who is so passionate about her work (and compassionate, as you'll hear in this interview!) that after listening to her, you walk away inspired. I certainly did. Jen is a Washington, Illinois, Oregon, and New York State licensed clinical social worker, and psychotherapist…
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Guest Hosts: The Type C Toolbox with Dr. Kore Glied & Anna White
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23:34We've all heard of Type A and Type B, but Type C is common to many women and can harm our health if taken too far. Here’s a set of common Type C behaviors: -Being overly conscientious and responsible -Carrying others’ burdens -Not setting sufficient personal boundaries -Wanting to please others -Avoiding conflict -Internalizing toxic emotions It so…
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