The Place We Find Ourselves podcast features private practice therapist Adam Young (LCSW, MDiv) and interview guests as they discuss all things related to story, trauma, attachment, and interpersonal neurobiology. Listen in as Adam unpacks how trauma and abuse impact the heart and mind, as well as how to navigate the path toward healing, wholeness, and restoration. Interview episodes give you a sacred glimpse into the real-life stories of guests who have engaged their own experiences of trau ...
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All about the struggles, surprises, joys, and exhaustion of birth and birthwork. Sharing stories about birth, birthwork, and everything it entails - infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding & relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, and running a successful birthwork business.
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Welcome to SiblingsToo, the podcast about Sibling Sexual Abuse, the hidden taboo, hidden in society and in families. Sibling Sexual Abuse is thought to affect as many as 1 in 5 families. Your Host is Nancy Morris, a psychology researcher and sibling sexual abuse survivor, #SiblingsToo creates a voice for sibling sexual abuse and brings research and information to surivors and their families.
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Inside Eyes is a podcast that focuses on the use of psychedelics & entheogens to heal from sexual trauma. This show looks at healing and trauma through a spiritual & political lens.
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Conversations about the challenges we face, as women, on the path of recovery. The women in these interviews share their life experience, tips and tools, and resources to inspire, motivate and support women who are healing from trauma or painful experiences. We share our stories as medicine, to make the controversial uncontroversial addressing topics such as addiction, depression, anxiety, sexuality, relationships and much more.
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Welcome to the Beyond Fear Podcast. We are your hosts, Alexa Sardina and Alissa Ackerman. This podcast is a labor of love, created by two friends and criminologists who have spent their entire careers studying everything about sex crimes. The twist? We are also both survivors of sexual violence and as "survivor scholars" we approach our work with both hats on. Join us as we take you Beyond Fear. Check out our website at www.beyondfearpodcast.com and follow us on Twitter @fearcrimes and Insta ...
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In A Richer Life podcast, we will be exploring courageous people's journeys to A Richer Life. We will move from breakdown to breakthrough, trauma to triumph and pain to purpose. Even though it can feel like it, nobody is alone in their journey and our challenges are common as we all do this 'human' thing together. Together, we are stronger and in community and collaboration, we thrive. No subject is off limits as we dive deep in our interviews and encourage you to journey towards your own Ri ...
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Special Ed Teacher to Leading Mom Crew & New Mom Talk Podcast with Mariela DeSantiago S7 E41
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- Unplanned pregnancy - Planned to return to work part-time but decided to raise my son instead - I felt like I was missing something and needed something to keep me mentally challenged so I started my podcast called New Mom Talk out of a need and lack of resources - Expanded to a mom group called Carlsbad Mom Crew - I had to learn to accept and as…
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Parenting as Post Trauma Recovery Work in Action with Emily Cleghorn S7 E40
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Becoming a mama was a catalyst that set much needed trauma recovery work in action. From living in my fight/ flight response to learning how to calm my nervous system in the midst of helping my littles cope. I'm a holistic trauma recovery coach specialized in helping trauma-surviving mamas navigate the triggers of their childhood trauma so they can…
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Postpartum Depression and Feeling Blindsided with Overwhelm in Postpartum with Marissa Zwetow S7 E39
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I was blindsided with the overwhelm and lack of enjoyment when I became a mother. I had heard about postpartum depression, but didn’t hear anyone really be candid about how hard it is or unenjoyable outside of a mental health or postpartum depression context, which understandably would be scary and vulnerable to share. I knew that the validation I …
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Mom, Step-Mom, CBE, Gold Coast Doulas in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with Kristin Revere S7 E38
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I am a stepmom to a 22-year-old. I am married with two kids 11 and 13. I became a doula and childbirth educator after my youngest was born. Had preeclampsia with my first and bedrest for 3 weeks. Was induced at 39 weeks She was in the NICU for 4 days. Had struggles with breastfeeding both. Did not get pree with my 2nd and hired doulas Son had a ton…
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Ep.58 | In The Telling We Do Not Die with Risa Shaw
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In this compelling episode, host Nancy Morris dives into a profound discussion with Dr. Risa Shaw, a trailblazer in the study of sibling sexual abuse (SSA). The episode centers around Risa's influential book, *Not Child's Play: An Anthology on Brother-Sister Incest*, and the transformative power of speaking out against abuse. Together, they uncover…
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Research & Book on Maternal Mental Health and Fetal Development - Dr. Dawn Kingston S7 E37
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World-renowned researcher Dr. Dawn Kingston shares new insights regarding the impact of a mother's mental health on fetal development in her upcoming U.S. book release, Your Brain on Pregnancy (September 17, 2024). Within it, she leverages her over 25 years of expertise (including as a NICU nurse) to share groundbreaking insights at the intersectio…
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161 Exploring Your Sexual Story With Curiosity and Kindness
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Sexuality is an emotionally charged topic. Period. But when you are talking about sexuality for people with a history of trauma, you are stepping into terrain where angels fear to tread. However, if God intends for you to experience overflowing sexual pleasure and lavish sexual freedom, then exploring your sexual story is more than worth it. Human …
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Mother of 4, and Author of “Raising Justice” a Christian lens on Mother Daughter Relationships - Doris Daniel Jackson-Shazier S7 E36
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I am a mother of 4 children, ages 19, 16, 11 and 5. I am literally raising children at different stages all at the same time. I've experienced an 18 week miscarriage between my 1st & 2nd child, having a baby after 35 (gestational Diabetes), and having a child after being diagnosed with PCOS. My first two children I had while in college and working …
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IUI to get pregnant, In Utero Heart Condition, C-Section & Immediate Open Heart Surgery - Paulette Kamenecka S7 E35
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* had a hard time getting pregnant, and despite going through the "infertility gauntlet", the "problem" was never identified * did get pregnant with an IUI and assumed whatever had been the obstacle was now resolved (who in retrospect is bonkers optimistic) * 25 weeks into the pregnancy my doctors find a too slow fetal heartrate *drs find life thre…
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Ep.57 - What's Coming This Fall On The Podcast?
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Nancy Morris is the host of the "SiblingsToo" podcast, dedicated to bringing awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding sibling sexual abuse (SSA). With a commitment to amplifying the voices of survivors, academics, and professionals, Nancy employs her platform to foster education, support, and meaningful conversations about the complex impacts …
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Founder & CEO of The Life School, Keynote Speaker, Trainer & Mom of 2 - Elona Lopari S7 E34
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Elona met her husband at 17, married 4 years later, then graduated college with a degree in business management and finance, then had her first baby, then her second 2.5 years later. A lack of self-care, feeling like she was missing out on her kids growing up, strain on her marriage, and walking away from corporate america due to her ideals not ali…
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Purple Heart Marine Combat Veteran, Divorced, Blended Family & Leadership Coach - Michael Allison - S7 E33
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Married Divorced Single Father Child-Custody Child Support Remarried Blended Family Step-Parents 13 medications for mental health Meet Michael W. Allison • Michael Allison, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps Purple Heart Combat Veteran, is the driving force behind The Adversity Academy, serving as its Founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman. With over two …
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6 Miscarriages, Custody Of Her Sister, BiPolar, Neurodivergent (8 Disabilities) with Katherine McCord - S7 E32
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** 6 miscarriages ** Custody of my sister when mother was ill I designed an HRTech Product and do Inclusion and HR Consulting. I am also an international speaker. I am successful WITH my diagnoses, not in spite of them. FIND HER HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/ https://www.kmccordspeaking.com jointheneuroverse.org RESOUR…
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Lucky Chick Owner, & Mom of Twin Boys via IVF with Stephanie Miklosvary - S7 E31
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My journey to parenthood was marked by 6 years of longing and uncertainty. I endured numerous medical procedures and the heartache of repeated disappointments. Accepting that parenthood might not be part of my story was challenging. I was open to adoption, but it also presented its challenges. In 2013, after one final attempt at IVF, I was blessed …
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Windy City Nanny and Published Author with Florence Ann Romano - S7 E30
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Florence Ann Romano is a personal growth strategist, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman with a sparkling personality. With an eye for marketing, Romano flourishes as both an advisor for and the vice president of business strategy for Yakkety Yak. Florence is a proud member of the board of directors at the Children’s Research Fund as well as …
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160 The Weight of Religious and Spiritual Expectations with Reid Zeller
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I am joined today by therapist and friend Reid Zeller who shares a story about egging cars when he was 16. Behind every story is a backstory. The backstory includes the nature of the environment we grew up in. When religious or spiritual expectations are placed on the shoulders of a child, pressure builds within that child. And when that pressure i…
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Mom Of Non-Verbal Child With Autism Helps Him Communicate & Write A Book - Laura Hirsch S7 E29
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LOCAL EDITION EPISODE! Mom Of Non-Verbal Child With Autism Helps Him Communicate & Write A Book - Laura Hirsch S7 E29 More Than Meets the Eye is a collaboration between a mother and son, Laura Hirsch and Trevor Hirsch. Trevor was diagnosed with regressive autism at age three. He is now 25 years old. He does not say a lot verbally, however Trevor le…
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One Miscarriage, No Children, Doctor of Oriental Medicine Helping Women with Hopi Wilder - S7 E28
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I was happily going through life devoted to my career as a healer and massage therapist. I then went back to school in my mid-thirties to get my Masters in Oriental Medicine. Suddenly I started feeling the clock ticking, even though I was extremely busy and did not have a partner at the time. I had always been hesitant to bring a child into this wo…
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Discussing ALL things Doula! TAKE 2 with Suzzie Vehrs - S7 E27
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Suzzie came back on to discuss ALL things doula! Join us as we chat finances, time, contracts, standard of care, informed consent, family scheduling, etc… Hi I'm Suzzie, a doula and childbirth educator. Like many moms I had a turbulent entry to motherhood. First with a molar pregnancy and loss and then with an emergency c-section. These experiences…
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159 Revisiting the Big Six: What You Needed from Your Parents
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When you were a child, you were deeply dependent on your primary caretakers. This means that the development of your brain was contingent upon the level of care and kindness in your family environment. Today I identify the six things you needed from your parents, and give examples of each. The “Big Six” things you needed from your parents include (…
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158 The Critical Relationship Between Attachment and Affect Regulation
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If you have difficulty regulating your emotion, there is a reason for that! No one comes out of the womb with the ability to regulate their affect. The way you develop the neurobiological structures to regulate your own emotions is by having your affect interactively regulated by another. This is the main gift that a primary caregiver gives to a ch…
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From Molar Pregnancy, To C-Section, To Homebirth, To Doula with Suzzie Vehrs
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Hi I'm Suzzie, a doula and childbirth educator. Like many moms I had a turbulent entry to motherhood. First with a molar pregnancy and loss and then with an emergency c-section. These experiences left me feeling like birth was scary, hard and I didn't know enough to fully put into words the anxieties and worries that kept me up at night. By the tim…
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Ep.56 - The Next Phase of the #SiblingsToo Podcast
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So much is going on! Here's a quick update about the SiblingsToo Podcast and the work going on behind the scenes.By Nancy Morris
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Becoming A Parent Of A 37 Year Old - Life Coach Working With Clients In Trauma & Addiction Recovery - Jim Pehkonen S7 E25
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LOCAL EDITION EPISODE! -Been a parent for just under 2 years -My son is 37 -45 minutes after giving him my number, the mother called -She promised I’d NEVER have a relationship with him -We met once with my Granddaughter -Great coffee with my son once -I wrote a book - DNA Results: Navigating Peaceful Family Dynamics -Currently, my son is choosing …
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Not Wanting Children To Becoming a Mom of 2 & A Coach Helping Women Conceive - Alara Sage S7 E24
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*Saying I would never be a mother *Deep desire to then become a mother *Difficulty feeling connected to my boys *my own journey through the connection to the "ma" within me *complete transformation with my connection to my boys I help men and women to heal sexual energy, infertility, and activate their creative life force energy (Shakti) FIND HER H…
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157 What If My Story Isn’t That Bad? Why We All Tend to Minimize Our Wounds
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This episode is for people who experience emotional pain but feel like “nothing that bad happened to me growing up. I had a pretty good childhood.” As it says in Jeremiah 6, it is very common to dress our wounds as though they are not serious. One way we tend to minimize our wounds is by comparing our story to someone else who “had it worse.” Anoth…
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Adopted, Finding Her Biological Family, Mom of 6, & Protecting Minors with AuthentiKid - Lisa Manns S7 E23
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Adopted, Finding Her Biological Family, Mom of 6, & Protecting Minors with AuthentiKid - Lisa Manns S7 E23 *Adopted at 5 days old as an only child, I discovered I was born a middle child. *Mom of 6 *Grandma of 8 *5th child has Down's Syndrome *Want to talk about communication and its long term effects on the parent child relationship *Protection is…
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