Best Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes Podcasts (2025)

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1071-Uncovering the Truth About Alcohol Pharmacology 1:00:24

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00:00:00 Introduction to the Pharmacology of Alcohol 00:03:47 Alcohol Consumption and Its Impact on Health 00:07:28 Impact of Alcohol on Glutamate and Anxiety 00:11:11 Dangers of Combining Alcohol and Opioids 00:14:53 Impact of Alcohol on Blood Pressure and Hypertension 00:18:35 Impact of Alcohol on Drug Metabolism 00:22:15 Effects of Alcohol on Nu…

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1070 - Can the PIECES Mind-Body Approach REALLY Improve Your Mental Health? 1:16:18

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[00:00 - 03:45] Introduction to Transdiagnostic Assessment Discussion of how transdiagnostic assessment is gaining recognition. Comparison with older frameworks like motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.[03:46 - 11:00] Antidepressant Statistics and Issues Insights into the effectiveness of antidepressants for anxiety and depression. D…

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1069 - The Dark Truth About How Addiction & Mental Illness Cause ACEs in Kids 1:02:30

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00:00:00 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 00:03:29 Understanding Basic Human Needs 00:07:10 Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Development 00:10:53 Understanding Types of Child Abuse and Neglect 00:14:37 Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Caregivers 00:18:43 Addiction and Its Legal Implications 00:22:43 Impa…

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1068-Disaster Mental Health: Trauma-Informed Tools for Better Response 1:16:21

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Introduction to trauma-informed disaster mental health: 00:00Understanding the impact of disasters: 00:33Discussion on PTSD and CPTSD in trauma triage: 01:11Emotional reactions and their intensity: 01:42Retraumatization and its triggers: 02:18The importance of proximity and safe zones: 03:29The role of support in the first 12 hours: 05:54Basic need…

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1067-Revealing the Impact of Trauma and Addiction on all the PIECES of Life 1:00:26

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00:00:00 Understanding Addiction and Trauma 00:03:32 Traumatic Growth and Tornadoes: Finding Safety 00:07:07 Understanding Behavioral Addictions 00:10:45 Understanding Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking 00:14:36 Understanding the Addiction Rebound Effect 00:18:23 Understanding Substance Effects on Anxiety and Withdrawal 00:22:29 The Impact of C…

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1066-Healing Trauma: A New Approach to Personality Disorders 1:19:10

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Chapters:00:00:00 - Differential Diagnosis of Personality Disorders from a Trauma-Informed Perspective00:03:07 - Signs of Personality Disorder in Children00:06:14 - Paranoid Personality Characteristics00:09:05 - Childhood Trauma and Personality Disorders00:12:10 - Flat Affect and Chronic Stress00:15:07 - Schizoid personality and flattened affect in…

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1065-How Attachment Trauma Leads to CoDependency & Personality Disorders 1:27:18

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00:00:00 - Trauma and Personality Disorders00:05:12 - Caregivers and Inconsistency00:10:31 - The Effects of Disregulated Stress Response System00:15:59 - Anxious Attachment Styles00:21:29 - The Impact of Chaos on the Family Unit00:26:53 - Fear of Emotional Intimacy00:32:12 - The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences00:37:35 - Attachment and Trust…

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1064-Uncovering the Power of Total Family Intervention 1:01:05

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Chapters:00:00:00 - Overview of Total Family Intervention00:02:18 - Empathy and Interventions for Mental Health Issues00:04:44 - The Importance of Interventions for Mental Health00:06:52 - The Importance of Interventionists with Adequate Training00:09:09 - Effects of Addiction on Family Dynamics00:11:27 - Involving the Whole Family in Interventions…

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1063-You did what? Avoiding Common Ethical Violations in Counseling 21:56

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Chapters:00:00:00 - Applying ethical principles to common violations00:00:57 - The Four Pillars of Ethical Mental Health Services00:01:51 - Ethical Decision-Making Process00:02:45 - Ethical dilemmas in counseling: Sexual relationships with clients00:03:35 - Dating Clients and Unchecked Feelings00:04:45 - The Four Windows of Awareness00:05:31 - Boun…

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1062-Unveiling Counseling Ethics: Setting Boundaries & Avoiding Abandonment 1:02:12

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Chapters:00:00:00 - Boundary Extensions00:03:01 - Attending Clients' Formal Ceremonies00:06:00 - Navigating Dual Relationships in Therapy00:09:17 - Providing Support in Difficult Situations00:12:16 - Setting Healthy Boundaries with Clients00:15:15 - Ensuring Continuity of Counseling Services00:18:23 - Safety Issues with Home Visits00:21:18 - Ensuri…

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1061-Exposing Enabling Behaviors and 20 Tips for Providing Healthy Support 1:14:32

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Chapters:00:00:00 - Supporting the Person Without Enabling00:03:29 - Enabling Behavior in Caregivers00:06:58 - Coping with Chaos in Family Environments00:10:35 - Enabling and Resistance00:14:34 - Enabling Behavior and Attachment Trauma00:18:14 - The Progression of Addiction and Enabling Behaviors00:21:52 - The Role of the Enabler00:25:27 - Enabling…

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1060-How Stress Alters Hormones, Neurotransmitters & Mental Health 2:54:34

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I. Introduction to Stress and Its Impact Stress affects the body's hormonal and neurotransmitter systems. Chronic stress can lead to significant mental health challenges. II. Hormonal Responses to Stress Cortisol: Known as the "stress hormone," it increases in response to stress. Elevated cortisol levels can impair memory and cognitive functions. …

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1059-Overcoming the scars of ACEs and parental alienation 44:17

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Parental Alienation Defined Parental alienation is not abandonment or protecting a child from abuse; it is a form of psychological abuse. It involves a deliberate campaign of denigration, brainwashing, and manipulation of the child to reject the other parent. Alienating Behaviors Alienation occurs when one parent actively manipulates a child agains…

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1058-Overcoming Defensiveness_ The Key to Active Listening 1:01:06

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What is Defensiveness? Defensiveness occurs when individuals feel emotionally or psychologically unsafe, leading them to put up barriers in communication. It can manifest as fight (verbal aggression) or flight (withdrawing and shutting down). Defensiveness often indicates past experiences of betrayal, disrespect, or invalidation that leave people o…

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1057-A Trauma Informed Approach to Creating Safety 1:09:52

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Understanding Psychodynamics and Safety The presentation begins with a focus on psychodynamics, particularly how early experiences of trauma impact one’s sense of safety. Trauma can manifest in emotional, physical, and cognitive symptoms that disrupt everyday life, relationships, and well-being. Effects of Trauma on Health Trauma increases inflamma…

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1056-ACEs Childhood Trauma's Lifelong Effects 26:50

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Types of Trauma in Childhood Childhood trauma can be intentional (abuse, neglect) or unintentional (caregivers unable to meet the child's needs due to issues like depression or addiction). Trauma affects children physically, emotionally, cognitively, and relationally, causing a sense of insecurity and powerlessness. Physical and Emotional Trauma Ph…

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1055-20 Essential Mindfulness Tools in My Arsenal to Defeat Anxiety 43:46

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Introduction to Anxiety Relief Strategies Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes presents 20 strategies to help alleviate anxiety, focusing on individualized approaches based on intake assessments. It's important to address anxiety before it reaches a crisis point, as early intervention can prevent escalation. Understanding Anxiety Triggers Anxiety triggers can ste…

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1054-Demystifying Trauma Responses 12 Signs of PTSD You May Not Know 32:04

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Trauma vs. Traumatic Injury Trauma is an event that causes a sense of helplessness and horror. Traumatic injury refers to the physical, emotional, cognitive, and interpersonal effects of trauma. Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD or complex PTSD (CPTSD). Symptoms Often Misdiagnosed Conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and addiction are oft…

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1053-Revolutionizing Opioid and Trauma Treatment with Neurostimulation 58:32

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Introduction to Neurostimulation in Recovery Neurostimulation techniques, like vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), have been researched for their role in treating neurological diseases, including addiction and trauma-related disorders. Dr. Navid Kodaparash shares his insights into how neuroplasticity, triggered through VNS, helps the brain recover and a…

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1052-Expert tips for setting and maintaining boundaries in relationships 29:47

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Defining Boundaries Boundaries are behaviors that communicate what we will and will not tolerate from others. Think of boundaries as a door to your safe space that you control—deciding whom to let in or out. Types of Boundaries Physical Boundaries: Cover personal space, touch, and eye contact preferences. Affective Boundaries: Reflect the ability t…

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1051-Addiction Counselor's Guide to the Neuroscience of Stimulants 1:00:40

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Introduction to Stimulants Stimulants affect the neurological system by altering neurotransmitter levels. Key neurotransmitters impacted include dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, glutamate, and acetylcholine. Dopamine’s Role in Addiction Dopamine regulates movement, motivation, and mood. It plays a major role in the brain's reward pathways…

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1050-Mastering Healthy Relationship Boundaries 7:16

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Definition of Boundaries Boundaries in relationships are like a house: you choose who enters and how far they can go. Just like a house has doors and windows, you decide who to let into your personal space (physically and emotionally). Types of Boundaries Physical Boundaries: Involves personal space, touch, and eye contact. Interpersonal Boundaries…

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1049-Mastering Trauma-Informed Screening and Assessment _ Counselor CEUs 1:05:58

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Importance of Trauma-Informed Screening Screening must be trauma-informed, even if not directly screening for trauma. Trauma is at the core of many mental health, behavioral, and physical health problems, so it's crucial to recognize its role. Trauma and Health Problems Trauma, including Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), can contribute to a ran…

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1048-Healing the Wounded Inner Child _ Counseling CEUs 1:00:48

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What is the Inner Child? The inner child refers to the emotional and experiential part of an individual that holds childhood memories and trauma. Childhood trauma or unmet needs may result in emotional wounds that persist into adulthood, manifesting in behavior and relationship patterns. Impact of Trauma on the Inner Child Childhood trauma, such as…

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1047-Overcoming Adversity and Mastering Resilience 53:33

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Resilience Definition Resilience is the capacity to bounce back from adversity, demonstrated by emotional strength and the ability to handle crises without being overwhelmed. Resilience is like a ball that, when pushed underwater, bounces back to the surface. Characteristics of Resilient People Resilient individuals are self-aware, have healthy sel…

Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes Podcasts

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1071-Uncovering the Truth About Alcohol Pharmacology 1:00:24

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1070 - Can the PIECES Mind-Body Approach REALLY Improve Your Mental Health? 1:16:18

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1069 - The Dark Truth About How Addiction & Mental Illness Cause ACEs in Kids 1:02:30

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1068-Disaster Mental Health: Trauma-Informed Tools for Better Response 1:16:21

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1067-Revealing the Impact of Trauma and Addiction on all the PIECES of Life 1:00:26

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1066-Healing Trauma: A New Approach to Personality Disorders 1:19:10

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1065-How Attachment Trauma Leads to CoDependency & Personality Disorders 1:27:18

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1064-Uncovering the Power of Total Family Intervention 1:01:05

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1063-You did what? Avoiding Common Ethical Violations in Counseling 21:56

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1062-Unveiling Counseling Ethics: Setting Boundaries & Avoiding Abandonment 1:02:12

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1061-Exposing Enabling Behaviors and 20 Tips for Providing Healthy Support 1:14:32

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1060-How Stress Alters Hormones, Neurotransmitters & Mental Health 2:54:34

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1059-Overcoming the scars of ACEs and parental alienation 44:17

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1058-Overcoming Defensiveness_ The Key to Active Listening 1:01:06

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1057-A Trauma Informed Approach to Creating Safety 1:09:52

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1056-ACEs Childhood Trauma's Lifelong Effects 26:50

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1055-20 Essential Mindfulness Tools in My Arsenal to Defeat Anxiety 43:46

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1054-Demystifying Trauma Responses 12 Signs of PTSD You May Not Know 32:04

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1053-Revolutionizing Opioid and Trauma Treatment with Neurostimulation 58:32

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1052-Expert tips for setting and maintaining boundaries in relationships 29:47

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1051-Addiction Counselor's Guide to the Neuroscience of Stimulants 1:00:40

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1050-Mastering Healthy Relationship Boundaries 7:16

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1049-Mastering Trauma-Informed Screening and Assessment _ Counselor CEUs 1:05:58

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1048-Healing the Wounded Inner Child _ Counseling CEUs 1:00:48

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1047-Overcoming Adversity and Mastering Resilience 53:33