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Hey I'm Clifford and this is my podcast! Send your questions, comments, and suggestions to @CliffordMyers on Twitter or e-mail me at hello@cliffordmyers.ca!
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We all have moments where life is hard, yet some of us have had to endure more than our fair share of pain, hardship, struggle, and trauma. Through in-depth interviews with our clinicians and trauma experts, this limited series explores how unresolved experiences from our past can interfere with the demands of our present, impact our relationships, and hold us back from the future we want to live. If you or someone you love is struggling with behaviors associated with unaddressed trauma, Tre ...
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017 - "Stories of Healing" with Brooke Scherer
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On the final episode of our Stories of Healing series, Christopher and Nicole sit down with Milestones alum Brooke Scherer to further examine the effects of trauma on her life and the profound healing she experienced during her time at Milestones. While knee deep in what she describes as “the darkest years of her life,” Brooke decided to pursue hea…
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016 - "Stories of Healing" with Jordan Scherer
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Today Christopher and Nicole connect with Milestones alum Jordan Scherer to delve into his story and the work that changed not just his life, but the trajectory of his entire family. In this episode, we also invite Jordan's “soul partner” and wife Brooke, who after witnessing his transformation, came to Milestones in pursuit of her own deep healing…
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015 - "Stories of Healing" with Montanna Christoffersen
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This week, we invite Montanna Christoffersen to share her healing journey with us. In this conversation, we examine the importance of really, truly revealing yourself to another to inaugurate the process of healing. Montanna describes that the moment she finally allowed herself to be seen was only the beginning of the journey, and that life on the …
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014 - "Stories of Healing" with Tristan Trechsel
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Welcome back to the Treating Trauma podcast! During the last 13 episodes of this limited series, we explored the nature of trauma and various healing modalities with our expert therapists and clinicians at Milestones. The series was such a helpful tool but in reflecting back, we felt like the story was incomplete without hearing firsthand from our …
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013 - "What Does Trauma Recovery Look Like?" with Tara Booker
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On our final episode of this installation of our limited series, Christopher and Mickenzie sit down with therapist Tara Booker to explore how we can lean into a recovery lifestyle and pursue a healing journey. We round out this episode with encouragement from several of the voices you’ve heard from throughout the series. Full Show Notes: https://tr…
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012 - "How Do I Know If Residential Is Right For Me?" with Amanda Morrow and Shannon Yates
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Today we invite Clinical Supervisor Amanda Morrow and Admissions Director, Shannon Yates to help us explore how to determine if residential is the right next step in your recovery journey. They outline how the Milestones and Admissions teams collaborate to help people assess their unique needs and goals and make the right choice for their season an…
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011 - "How is Equine Therapy An Effective Tool for Treating Trauma?" with Megan Repass
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This week Christopher and Mickenzie sit down with Equine and Adventure Therapy Director, Megan Repass to take a deep dive into a uniquely powerful and connecting modality to address trauma. Together they explore how Equine Therapy can unlock healing and curate connection with ourselves and others. Full Show Notes: treatingtraumapodcast.com/ep011…
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010 - "What Does a Day at Milestones Look Like?" with Crystal Galloway and Matthew Thompson
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In this special episode, we’re getting a behind-the-scenes look into life at Milestone with team members Crystal and Matthew. They answer all our questions about the ins and outs of the residential treatment experience. Discover more about the Milestones Experience.By Onsite Workshops
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009 - "How Are IFS and EMDR Effective Tools for Treating Trauma?" with Tara Booker and Emily Carroll
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In this week’s episode, we sit down with therapists Tara Booker and Emily Carroll who help us explore how the therapeutic modalities of IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be effective tools in healing trauma. They both share how their unique specializations can be used to gently come alongside…
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008 - "How Do I Support a Loved One Who Has Experienced Trauma?" with Tara Booker
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Today we’re exploring how to support the people in our lives who have experienced trauma. Therapist Tara Booker kindly walks us through the best ways to show up for our loved ones and offer sustainable support. (Spoiler alert the best way to show up for someone else is to first show up for ourselves!) Full show notes: treatingtrauma.com/ep008…
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007 - "How is Adventure Therapy an Effective Tool for Treating Trauma?" With Marie Turley and Bobby Chapman
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Today we sit down with therapists Marie Turley and Bobby Chapman. Together they talk through the impactful modality of adventure therapy. They share their years of experience and their passion for helping patients get outside the therapy room and into their bodies with this unique way of treating trauma.…
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006 - "How Does Trauma Impact Our Relationships?" with Samantha Bishop
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Today Therapist Samantha Bishop is back to help Mickenzie and Christopher explore how trauma impacts our relationships with the people around us. We often say that we're hardwired for community, but the effects of trauma have real consequences on our relationships, in this episode, Sam helps us assess how we can regain a sense of connection and saf…
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005 - "How are EMDR and Brain Spotting Effective Tools for Treating Trauma?" with Amanda Morrow and Ian Chapman
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In today’s episode, Mickenzie and Christopher chat with therapists Amanda Morrow and Ian Chapman to explore the therapeutic modalities of Brain Spotting and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Together they explain how these two forms of therapy can help people address their trauma and decrease panic and anxiety by utilizing neuro…
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004 - "How Does Trauma Impact Our Physical Health?" with Dr. Neil and Dr. Sara Bomar
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This week Christopher and Mickenzie sit down with Onsite Director of Medical Services, Psychiatrist Dr. Neil Bomar and Functional Medicine Doctor Dr. Sara Bomar to explore how trauma can impact our physical and mental health. The four discuss how Dr. Sara and Dr. Neil partner to help clients better understand the mind/body connection and many of th…
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003 - "How are Psychodrama and Community Effective Tools for Treating Trauma?" with Samantha Bishop and Terence Smith
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In today's episode, Mickenzie and Christopher chat with therapists Samantha Bishop and Terence Smith to explore an effective experiential modality called psychodrama. Together they explain how psychodrama, coupled with the presence of a safe community, can help rightsize our past, gain insight into our present, and create a path toward the future w…
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002 - "How Does Trauma Impact Our Brains?" with Terence Smith, LPC
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In this episode, Mickenzie and Christopher chat with therapist Terence Smith to explore how traumatic experiences rewire and impact our brains. Terence explains the automatic response our bodies and brains go through when we encounter adverse events and outlines a few treatment methods that help the brain heal from trauma.…
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In this episode, we’re pulling in voices from many of the experts you’ll be hearing from throughout this limited series to help us explore the question: What is trauma? While it seems like a straightforward question, we find the answer is not so straightforward. This episode will help set the stage for the rest of the episodes to come and provide a…
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000 – Welcome to the Treating Trauma Podcast
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Join co-hosts Mickenzie Vought and Christopher O'Reilly as they introduce Treating Trauma. Together they provide a glimpse of the topics and questions we'll be exploring on this limited series from Onsite. We all have moments where life is hard, yet some of us have had to endure more than our fair share of pain, hardship, struggle, and trauma. If y…
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On today's show, Fiona O'Brien dropped by the You're Cozy studios to talk about her experience leaving Ireland with her family four years ago, how her divorce was a catalyst towards standup comedy, what it's like adjusting to a foreign culture, and more! Sponsored by the best sponsor ever! THE SODFATHER!!!…
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Ottawa comedian Aaron Power joins Clifford in the You're Cozy studios to talk about everything from reality TV to self-exploitation to Donald Trump to righteous indignation to fulfilment in comedy to a story about the time his uncle tried to beat up Andre the Giant! Sponsored by THE SODFATHER!! YASSSSS QUEEN SLAYYY!!!!!!!…
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Jordan dropped by the You're Cozy studios to hangout with Cliff and Henry and cough in each other's faces! Between the coughing and the weezing and uncontrollable laughter at inappropriate jokes... you will find conversations about politics, alien anal probes, technologically advanced cultures vs. nomadic cultures and addiction. PLUS Hoggle snored …
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Mike Mitchell joins Clifford in the illustrious You're Cozy Studio AKA Clifford's super-sweet-apartment AKA The St. Patrick's Day Booze Protection Bunker to talk about capitalism, the War on the Poor, striving to be better in comedy, preparing for fatherhood, conflicts on how to raise a child and more. Of course this episode is sponsored by The Sod…
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On today's episode, Clifford gets cozy with comedian Jason Allen where they bond over witnessing violent deaths, addiction and social work. Sponsored by The Sodfather!
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What an AWESOME episode we have today! The O.G. Hamilton Wunderkid himself, Mayce Galoni, graced our presence in the You're Cozy studios today to meet Henry, talk shop and dig deep into comedy, religion and expression. DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!!! A lot of golden nuggets along the way and enough food for thought to munch on for the next week! I am v…
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Episode 19: With The Graemazing Reed!
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Graeme and I sit down to discuss comedy and magic and everything in between! This conversation was a ton of fun with a lot of random side tangents and wrestling talk. We have a natural chemistry that translate well to the episode and I don't doubt that it's going to be a great listen. Sponsored by THE SODFATHER. Like his Facebook page for your chan…
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PRE-WARNING: Today's Episode is rated NSFW On today's episode, Clifford is joined by his problematic fav, Marisa Jay. The best way to describe Marisa is as a "one-woman hurricane." For a while, it seemed wherever Marisa went, chaos and carnage were soon to follow. Marisa came onto the show to talk about how finding true love has helped put life int…
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On today's show, Lindsay Myers has returned to talk about her new life as a mother! Lindsay brings a lot of insight about the expectations and stigmas facing a mother's identity, how romance changes the longer you're in a relationship, and we discuss a Ted Talk in which a rape victim shared the stage with her rapist. As always, today's episode is s…
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On today's episode we have Ben Price! A Community Director for YFC: Youth Unlimited. Ben was my first-year roommate at Bible College. We did everything together. Included getting expelled. We talk about where our paths have lead us over a decade later, how one event defined our future motivations, where we are now and how have we matured through ou…
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On today's episode we have Carly May! A proof-reader for the Hamilton Spectator and stand-up comedian. Carly came over the You're Cozy studio (my living room) to discuss the recent Katie Rich drama, the new form of communication created by social media, polarization in politics, and we ask the all important question, is Donald Trump a human being? …
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YOU'RE COZY IS BACK! Today's episode features Mickie Krish, a group home program manager and ex-pastor. Mickie sat down with me to talk about that strange grey area of being a devout Christian in the world of stand-up comedy. Today's episode is of course brought to you by The Sodfather. Please like and share the podcast as well as comment below wit…
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Clifford's back! In this episode, Clifford answers questions from his Facebook friends and dives into what's been going on in his life. This episode is sponsored by The Sodfather: "Why sod a father anywhere else?"
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Today Clifford has his first guest ever on the podcast and it's a must listen! Say hello to Clifford's wife... LINDSAY!!!!
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