Episode 49: Dissociation, Trauma and Polyvagal Theory with Ayan Mukherjee, Registered Psychotherapist

The Good Mood Podcast

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Ayan comes back on the Good Mood Podcast to talk Polyvagal Theory, trauma and dissociation. In our last episode together we talked trauma and how trauma lives in and impacts the brain. We also talked extensively on the science and process of a trauma-based therapy, EMDR, which helps to rewire traumatic experiences in the brain. We left that last episode off, talking about the exceptions--the people that EMDR doesn't work for (the, "I tried EMDR and it just made me feel sleepy").

Ayan noticed that this was happening to some of his clients and so he did a deep-dive into Polyvagal Theory and working with dissociation, a very common trauma response.

In this episode we talk about various responses to trauma, more on Polyvagal (the first pod on Polyvagal was with my colleague Dr. Steph a few episodes back, check it out it's one of the most-listened to episodes) and our nervous system. We also talk about the variety of dissociative disorders that can manifest in someone who has experienced trauma.

Ayan also provides excellent DIY solutions you can start now, such as great books and resources as well as how to choose a therapist who is trauma and dissociation-informed.

Ayan is a great guest--he's full of knowledge nuggets and lots of practice take-homes as he has a wealth of great experience from his busy online therapy practice.

Ayan is a registered psychotherapist and Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant in-training. He specializes in EDMR, anxiety, low self-esteem, childhood trauma, PTSD and dissociative disorders. Ayan uses EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic therapies and Structural Dissociation. He began his psychotherapy career later in life after a 9-year career in commercial banking.

Find Ayan at:

His website: https://www.ayanrp.com/ and Therapyillustrated.com (where he sells illustrated therapy tools).

Some resources mentioned in this episode:

https://www.amazon.com/Coloring-Healing-Images-Adult-Survivors/dp/0986234044

https://www.cavershambooksellers.com/search/0986234044

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1623158249/?coliid=I18HESP3A9IWOZ

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/739316952/visual-aids-flipbook-for-attachment

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