You Make Sense is a manual to understanding your human experience, so that you can navigate the world with freedom, ease, and empowerment. Using the latest neuroscience and trauma research, this podcast will equip you with powerful somatic tools to help you get unstuck and create the life you desire. Sarah Baldwin, SEP, is an expert in trauma resolution, attachment, parts work, and nervous system regulation. But before she was a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and trained in Polyvagal inte ...
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The TraumaInformed Podcasts
A podcast for parents raising PDA autistic kids and teens. Real talk, personal stories, and practical tools to move from chaos to connection - hosted by parent coach Amy Kotha.
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Welcome to the Heal Yourself Podcast! I'm your host, Theresa Piela, an EFT practitioner and chronic illness coach. Wading through the world of wellness & healing can be confusing...but! it doesn't have to be! Let's calm the chaos as you find the next step that is uniquely your own. Here's to finding simple & actionable tools to regulate the nervous system, release stored trauma, replenish your cells, and ultimately-allow YOU to heal yourself.
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Discover The Humanity of Homelessness, a podcast from Church at the Park that brings you honest, heartfelt conversations with people experiencing homelessness, community leaders, and staff.
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Since 2018, the Human Restoration Project Podcast has reimaged education through critical, progressive, human-centered learning! Across nearly 200 episodes, and counting, we've explored every topic in education: ungrading and alternative assessment, interdisciplinary play-based and project-based learning, SEL, education reforms and systemic school change in society with students, teachers, leaders, researchers, and advocates around the world. Join us on our mission to restore humanity to edu ...
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Created/Hosted by Rita Phetmixay (she/they), MA, LCSW, Licensed Psychotherapist, Wellness Coach, and Independent Audio Producer. Healing Out Lao'd explores the intersections of Lao diaspora storytelling x healing x tools for sustainability. While this show centers the Lao and broader Southeast Asian diaspora experience, anyone can benefit from this resource, especially those in the margins including BIPOC (Black Indigenous Persons of Color), survivors, thrivers, healers, movement builders, a ...
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This podcast was created for lawyers however anyone who works with people will benefit from this content. Through inspiring interviews, courageous conversations and thoughtful commentary, Myrna and her guests shine a light on a critical ethical competency lawyers missed in law school: trauma-informed lawyering. This is a do-no-further-harm, relational approach to the practice of law which benefits you, your clients, your colleagues and the legal profession generally. For lawyers and non-lawy ...
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Treating patients at the darkest moment of their lives and putting them on the road to healing relies on compassion and skill from highly trained forensic nurses. Join hosts Kalen and Karen and deepen your own world of knowledge as you learn more about the real-life, evidence-based, trauma-informed care that patients who are victims of violence deserve. Podcast brought to you by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, the world’s largest and original forensic nursing professional o ...
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Welcome to Trauma Rock Stars — Real Stories. Raw Truths. Rock Star Resilience. Hosted by Tracy, a survivor and advocate, this podcast is a safe, real, and empowering space for anyone navigating the journey of trauma recovery. Each episode dives into the emotional truth of healing, offering insights, tools, and conversations that help break the silence, remove the shame, and celebrate the strength it takes to grow through what you've been through. Whether you're just beginning your healing pr ...
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Defiance of Silence – A Sacred Witness is a podcast for survivors, healers, and those who walk beside them. Together, we stand against the silence that isolates us, and embrace the silence that allows us to be truly heard. Hosted by Valerie — a U.S. Army veteran, Nurse, survivor, and trauma-informed witness — the show was born from her own two-decade journey of healing from sexual trauma and the power of being witnessed. Through real and unpolished conversations, guests share stories of cour ...
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Ever wondered what really goes on in the therapy room—or why your therapist does what they do? Therapy Backstage offers short, focused episodes that pull back the curtain on the subtle (and sometimes surprising) choices therapists make to support healing, insight, and growth. Hosted by Australian psychologist Joh Knyn of Guided Healing Psychology, this podcast is for; - Clients who are new to therapy and want to feel more confident walking through the door. - Current therapy-goers curious ab ...
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This isn’t your sugary, sweet, diabetes-inducing healing podcast. This is Combative Calm—where nervous system regulation meets rage rituals, somatic releases, and spicy affirmations laced with f-bombs to unfck your trauma responses. Hosted by Sarai Speer—a trauma-informed yoga + meditation teacher, somatic healer, and high-energy bitch who tells it like it is—this show delivers real tools, not toxic positivity. It’s trauma-informed, nervous system-rooted healing for the emotionally constipat ...
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Formerly More Than a Mother and Through The S4L Lens, Through Her Lens is where real stories of love, growth, and comebacks take center stage. Hosted by digital storyteller and creative strategist Neeta B, this podcast explores the moments that shift us—personally, culturally, and emotionally. From concert recaps and case studies to raw reflections and life lessons, Neeta brings her full self to the mic: unfiltered, unshaken, and unapologetically evolving. This isn’t just storytelling—it’s r ...
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Talking with Emma is the podcast for women who are tired of feeling like their health is the one thing they can’t get sorted. I’m Emma Wright — feminist health coach, author, and someone who knows exactly how exhausting it is to live like not matter how much you try, the way you eat and look is never quite “good enough.” After years of controlling my food, exercising harder, and constantly feeling like a failure, I discovered something different — and more powerful: Coaching tools that break ...
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This podcast explores the curious nature of being human, and what it takes to be mentally healthy in our modern world.
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Shobukai Shift is a podcast dedicated to the inner work of transformation. It isn't about performance or productivity, it’s a space for real conversations about what it takes to shift paths, break from convention, and grow. It’s about the emotional, spiritual, and psychological terrain of transformation. Shobukai is a Japanese word meaning “group walking the path of mastery,” and that’s exactly what the show is about: walking the path consciously, through complexity, without bypassing the ha ...
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Mastin Kipp is a number one best-selling author, speaker and Creator of Functional Life Coaching™ for people who are seeking rapid transformation in their lives. He has been featured on the Emmy Award show, Super Soul Sunday, and recognized as a “thought leader for the next generation” by Oprah Winfrey.Mastin has built a highly successful international personal development company that helps people create rapid change, connect to who they really are and how to live their lives with passion a ...
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A voice for the seekers. A compass for the sensitive. A balm for the quietly breaking hearts. The Soul Mechanic Diaries is a tender voyage into the unseen. Part journal, part confessional, part cosmic toolbox. This podcast is where stories meet spirit, and pain becomes poetry. Hosted by Ryan Koriya, a first-generation Zimbabwean artist, VIP holistic life coach, consultant, seasoned nomad, and investigative soul. This series invites you to eavesdrop on the lived experience of someone navigati ...
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Visit TravelingTulips.com to learn more or subscribe directly at patreon.com/TravelingTulips Working with a mindfulness coach is like having a personal trainer for your mind. As a certified trauma-informed Meditation and Mindfulness Coach in Charlotte, NC, I work with people who want to establish a mindfulness practice to better cope with stress, anxiety (including performance anxiety), PTSD, and ADHD while working through their trauma and abuse, and those who simply want to learn how to med ...
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Welcome to the Transform your Relationship Podcast with your host, Manisha Tare, Somatic Healing Practitioner & Mentor. Each week, you'll hear personal insights, client success stories and how my holistic, trauma informed approach can help you transform your relationship from the inside out. You'll learn ways to recognize and prioritize your needs, get to the root of what's upsetting you and courageously ask for what you want so you can confidently co-create the relationship you desire.You'l ...
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The Sexual Assault Responder Network podcast showcases efforts and improvements of sexual assault training, evidence kit tracking, and best practices across the country. This podcast is striving to promote a trauma-informed, victim-centered coordinated community response.
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Welcome to Find Your Inner Glow, the podcast where Kirsty Harris helps you navigate the wild and wacky world of spiritual enlightenment, personal growth, and mental wellness—all while keeping you entertained and laughing along the way. In each episode, Kirsty, your fearless (and slightly quirky) guide, will dive into the mystical, the magical, and the downright bizarre. Whether you’re trying to balance your chakras, conquer your fears, or just figure out why your cat keeps staring at the wal ...
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Sexual Assault Survivor Stories -SASS- is a weekly podcast designed for the purpose of providing victims and survivors of sexual assault and rape information and a forum to better understand the complexities, adversities, victories, and all the dynamics of surviving and healing. But it's not just for victims and survivors! It's a podcast of learning about trauma-informed interviewing and the neuroscience of trauma and memory, understanding the victim impact of rape and sexual assault, knowin ...
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Welcome to The NICU Translated Podcast, where we break down the complex world of the NICU into clear, relatable insights for families and the professionals who support them. Hosted by Mary Farrelly—a certified NICU nurse, doula, and educator—this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the NICU with confidence and compassion. Whether you’re a doula looking to better support NICU families, a healthcare professional seeking deeper understanding, or a parent preparing for or living throug ...
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Host Joseph Arvidson brings criminologist, practitioners, academics and those with lived experiences from around the world together to discuss the age old dilemma of responding to society's criminal element. Merging established correctional policy with emerging desistance models, this show illustrates how adopting a holistic lens and constantly questioning established approaches can best serves justice involved individuals.
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Is EMDR therapy all that? How can this trauma-informed care help you? Learn more about this mental health therapy for your practice, clients, or yourself. New episodes twice a month. Answers to your EMDR therapy questions. Insights from EMDR therapists. It is hosted by the EMDR International Association. Visit www.emdria.org for more information about eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
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After years as a trauma survivor, an Army veteran, and a nurse navigating her own disability, Jennifer Nanda realized the answers she needed weren’t out there - they had to be forged. The Trauma Safe Lab was born from that search. Each episode is part of a personal journey: probing the questions that never get asked, learning from lived experience, and lighting a path for others seeking healing.
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Foster Parent Well is the go-to podcast for foster and adoptive parents who are navigating the complexities of parenting children with trauma while trying to stay sane in the process. Hosted by Nicole T Barlow, a foster and adoptive mom of six, parent trainer, and wellness coach, this podcast is where faith, resilience, and practical strategies come together. If you're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted from the daily realities of foster care and adoption—you're not alon ...
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Constellation Conversations: Adoption, Adoptee Voices, and Trauma-Informed Care
Sarah Harper and Brenda Chapel
Adoption is complex, and understanding its impact begins with centering adoptee voices. Join Sarah Harper, a trauma therapist and adoptee, and Brenda Chapel, an open-adoption adoptive parent, as they explore adoption’s nuances with guests from across the adoption constellation—including adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, and professionals. Together, they facilitate meaningful conversations that uncover adoption truths, promote trauma-informed care, and inspire a more compassionate an ...
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These podcasts by Cultivate Learning cover topics in early learning and expanded learning opportunities. Our series Showing Up is about trauma informed care practices for Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) programs. Episodes include: Impact of Positive Relationships, Intersectionality and Race, Supporting Queer Youth, Self-Regulation Strategies, and Sustainable Well-Being. In each episode, we hear from academic guests, young people, and ELO providers who are active in their communities. W ...
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18: What to Do When Getting Dressed Ruins Your Day
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15:52What to Do When Getting Dressed Ruins Your Day We’ve all had those mornings. You get dressed, catch your reflection — or feel your clothes pinch — and suddenly the whole day feels hijacked. The shame hits hard, especially if you “know better” and still find yourself spiraling. Here’s the truth: you’re not failing. You’re not weak. You’re not broken…
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Compass Meditation for Self-Trust (When Your Brain Is Talking Shit)
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11:50This isn’t your average soft-and-sparkly meditation. This is for the moments when you don’t trust yourself, when you’re second-guessing every damn decision, and when you’re convinced everyone else has it figured out but you. In this guided meditation, we’ll use 4–6 breath and 4–7–8 breath to calm your nervous system, then drop into a visualization …
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Your Gut Is Smarter Than Google...Self-Trust Building Exercises
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13:14I used to think I couldn’t trust myself — so much that I paid $10K a month to a coach to make every decision for me. What I didn’t realize was that self-trust isn’t a mindset issue, it’s a nervous system issue. In this episode, I share how being a 2/4 Generator with emotional authority in Human Design and understanding the vagus nerve as your secon…
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Stop Outsourcing Every Fucking Decision--Self Trust Affirmations
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7:38This episode is all about building self-trust and giving you affirmations that don’t suck ass balls. I used to believe I couldn’t trust myself to make a single decision — so much so that I paid ten grand a month to a shady “expert” who convinced me I was helpless. Spoiler: she was wrong. This episode is your crash course in building self-trust when…
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From the Classroom to the Capitol: A Conversation w/ New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales
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26:48Please note that Human Restoration Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and that this interview is not an endorsement of Morales as a candidate for office. Before Howie Morales became Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico, before he was ever a state senator, he was a teacher and a state-championship winning baseball coach in rural New Mexico. He…
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Ep 13: Through It All - Friendship, Trauma & Growth
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52:58What happens when three lifelong friends sit down to talk about the journeys that shaped them? In this episode of Trauma Rock Stars, I’m joined by two of my closest friends — people who have known me my entire life. Together, we open up about the trauma we’ve faced, the choices we’ve made, and the ways those choices have impacted who we are today. …
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Finding Strength in Hard Places: Patrick’s Testimony on Homelessness
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43:52In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Patrick Geier, a participant in Salem’s Safe Parking program. Patrick and his wife, Chantel, journeyed to Salem in search of stability after a lifetime of upheaval and hardship, including years of homelessness. With characteristic honesty and resilience, Patrick bravely details his childhood in Lubbock, T…
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Why Hygiene is Hard for PDA Autistic Kids (and How Parents Can Help)
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17:36Why is hygiene such a struggle for PDA autistic kids? And why does pushing only make it harder? In this episode of the PDA Parenting Podcast, Amy explores the real reasons behind resistance to toothbrushing, showering, and other daily self-care routines. You’ll learn how nervous system responses, sensory sensitivities, and demand avoidance all play…
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Ep. 8: Alli: From MDMA to the Podcast — Meet My Therapist
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52:46Discover how MDMA-assisted therapy can transform trauma recovery and PTSD treatment. Join us as we explore psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, emotional healing, and nervous system regulation with a licensed therapist. Learn about psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, nervous system regulation, and techniques for navigating shame and past trauma. Our…
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Ep. 12: Shari - From Trauma to Tantra: A Healer’s Awakening
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56:56In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, I sit down with a remarkable spiritual healer whose journey through trauma led her to a full awakening in 2005. With decades of experience, she specializes in tantra as a way to regulate the nervous system, release shame and guilt, and reconnect survivors with their true essence. As an empath, her co…
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Seeing God's Fingerprints in Foster Care with Jessica Mathisen
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38:04Ever feel like your heart is being pulled in a thousand directions as a foster parent? Like you're supposed to be everything to everyone while somehow finding time to breathe? You're not alone. In this soul-nourishing conversation, Jessica Matheson (author of "No Matter When I Go") shares her foster care journey and the freedom she found when she s…
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In this first episode Valerie shares her personal story of surviving sexual trauma, breaking the silence and discovering the power of being witnessed. Hear how being witnessed led to a spiritual awakening that ultimately led to the birth of Defiance of Silence - A Sacred Witness Podcast. For decades, I carried the weight of childhood sexual abuse a…
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"The body keeps the score." This phrase has become commonplace in trauma-informed circles, but what does it actually mean when your physical symptoms have emotional roots? How do we become truly present in bodies that have stored years of unprocessed experiences? In this profound conversation with Air Force veteran, former firefighter, and bodywork…
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154. Caroline Markel: Big Changes Are Coming! What’s Next for Safe in Harm’s Way
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42:32It’s finally happened!!--I’m honored to welcome back Caroline Markel, Founder and CEO of Safe in Harm’s Way, for an in-depth conversation that’s both exciting and, yes!...exclusive! Over the past two-and-a-half years, Caroline and her organization have been evolving in significant ways, and this episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the …
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The Physical Symptoms of Trauma: Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, & More
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1:13:42What if your chronic illness, pain, or fatigue is not random but a reflection of unresolved trauma stored in your body? In this episode, Sarah unpacks the powerful link between trauma, the nervous system, and physical health. Drawing on her own lived experience with autoimmune disease and chronic illness, she explains why time alone does not heal a…
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17: Why I Don’t Coach Mindset or Body Love
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18:25You’ve been told that changing your mindset and loving your body will stop the food and body noise. But those messages, well-meaning as they are, may have been keeping you stuck. In this episode, I’m diving into why I don’t coach mindset—and why I don’t teach body love either. Instead of piling on more affirmations or chasing a feeling of love abou…
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Have You Met Your Inner Asshole Yet? (Guided Meditation)
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15:4715 MIN Guided Meditation We all have that inner asshole — the voice that trash talks us, tells us nothing we do is enough, and drags us through bullshit stories we’d never say to anyone else. In this guided meditation, we’re not shutting that part down or pretending the inner asshole is not there. We’re meeting them. We’re asking what they're tryin…
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Stop Talking Shit, Start Petting Yourself
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10:25When your inner asshole is on a rampage, no amount of “positive thinking” is gonna save you. Self-worth doesn’t live in your head — it lives in your body. This episode gives you quick, weird, nervous-system-friendly practices to shift the way you feel in real time: self-hugs, shoulder rubs, grounding breathwork, and one ridiculous roar that shakes …
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You’ve been trash-talking yourself for years — calling yourself names you wouldn’t even say to your worst enemy. I know, because I did it too. One day I called myself a “stupid fucking cunt” out loud in front of a client. She cried. T hat moment CHANGED MY LIFE and showed me just how vicious my inner self-talk had become. This episode isn’t fluffy …
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Why Does My Therapist Ask About My Childhood?
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19:26Ever wondered why your therapist keeps circling back to your childhood, even when you're focused on what's happening right now? In this episode of Therapy Backstage, we explore the connection between early life experiences and adult mental health. Joh Knyn unpacks: How your childhood shapes the way you see yourself and others The role of early atta…
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Welcome to The NICU Translated Podcast, where we break down the complex world of the NICU into clear, relatable insights for families and the professionals who support them. Hosted by Mary Farrelly—a certified NICU nurse, doula, and educator—this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the NICU with confidence and compassion. Whether you’re a…
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Ep. 11: Verna - From Darkness to Healing: A Medium’s Powerful Journey
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1:00:02In this uplifting episode of Trauma Rock Stars, I sit down with a powerful guest — a medium and life coach who has transformed her own trauma into a gift for helping others. She shares how her personal journey through pain unlocked her abilities, and how she now uses those gifts to guide people toward healing, hope, and transformation. This convers…
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Understanding FASD in Foster Care & Adoption with Sandra Flach
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54:35Sandra Flach shares her family's journey with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and provides essential knowledge for foster and adoptive parents raising children with prenatal alcohol exposure. • FASD affects 1 in 20 children in the United States—more prevalent than autism • Only 10% of children with FASD display the facial features needed for diagno…
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Finding the Right Therapist or Practitioner for You
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55:12Have you struggled with where to begin when looking for a therapist? Or maybe you’ve started working with a mental health professional, but you’re worried they might not be the best fit? Finding support is a vital part of healing, but it can often be a confusing or even daunting process. This episode of You Make Sense was created as a trauma-inform…
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153. Pastor Michael Neely: ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ Almost Killed Him—Now He Fights for Survivors
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48:33This week I had the privilege and pleasure of talking with Pastor Michael Neely, a man whose faith, courage, and resilience were tested in living his own personal marriage; that 15-year marriage nearly cost him his life. Michael now channels his pain into advocacy and works to turn churches into safe spaces and mentoring victims who once felt voice…
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How to Stop the Dressing Room Spiral — Free Masterclass Invite
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2:35For so many smart midlife women, the dressing room isn’t just about clothes. It’s the place where decades of cultural messages about how our bodies should look come crashing in. That’s why I’m running a free masterclass: How to Stop the Dressing Room Spiral and Feel Good in Clothes Again. In this Sept 22 class, you’ll learn: Why dressing rooms trig…
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16: How to handle a dressing room in midlife
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18:42If you’ve ever stood in a dressing room, staring at your reflection with that sinking feeling in your chest—this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about why dressing rooms can feel like emotional landmines for midlife women—and more importantly, what to do about it. I’ll walk you through a practical, compassionate framework that helps you st…
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Healing the Fragmented Self: EMDR & Sand Tray Therapy for Complex Trauma and Dissociationled Episode
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54:30In this episode, we explore the powerful integration of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and sand tray-based therapy as transformative approaches for individuals healing from complex trauma and dissociation. Join us, and our guest, EMDRIA Certified Therapist,™ Consultant™ and Trainer,™ Ana Gomez, MC, LPC, as we dive into…
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Taming the Turbulence in Educational Leadership w/ Jennifer D. Klein
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52:00In the opening pages of my guest’s book, she recounts a colleague's bumpy plane ride that provided the insight for the title of the book, Taming the Turbulence in Educational Leadership: “We are facing turmoil in education, and the job of good leaders is to 'tame the turbulence'...educators have been caught in this turbulence; it permeates our prof…
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Libby Wescombe: "Normal" Eating + Challenging Fitness Dogma
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1:23:32Libby Wescombe is a women's physique specialist and behaviour change expert. She helps women lose fat, improve their metabolism, build muscle, get body recomp results & maintain them long-term. One of my favorite things about Libby Wescombe is that she is always challenging the dogma in the realm of fitness and fat loss. Her approach empowers women…
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What I Know Now | S11E2: Lessons I Had to Learn the Hard Way
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15:30This one’s for the overachievers. The women who’ve held it all together while quietly falling apart. The ones still unlearning what survival taught them. In this episode of Through Her Lens w/ Neeta B, I’m telling the truth about the lessons I had to learn the hard way—across motherhood, marriage, identity, forgiveness, and growth. Not the cute one…
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Scaffolding Through Life Transitions: Supporting PDA Teens with Safety & Collaboration
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24:43Parenting a PDA teen means our role is always evolving - and nowhere is that more clear than during big life transitions like starting college, a first job, or moving away from home. In this episode of The PDA Parenting Podcast, Amy Kotha shares how scaffolding, cues of safety, and collaborative strategies can help PDA teens and young adults naviga…
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Unbroken: Angela Sterritt on Survival, Storytelling, and Holding onto Hope
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1:16:58Angela Sterritt is an award-winning Gitxsan woman and former journalist who has been recognized for her groundbreaking reporting on Indigenous issues. Her memoir Unbroken has been hailed as both heartbreaking and inspiring, weaving her own story of survival with broader systemic patterns of violence against Indigenous women and girls. In this episo…
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Ep. 10 Cory: Ink, Iron & Survival: Art Over Heroin and Opioid Addiction
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1:06:17This week on Trauma Rock Stars, I sit down with a true original—Cory, a respected tattoo artist and visionary creative who transformed his life in the most unconventional way. Once caught in the grip of addiction, he walked his own path of recovery without relying on AA, NA, or traditional programs. Instead, he poured every ounce of energy into his…
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Ep. 7: Born this Way: A Trans Man's Story of Identity and Psychic Gifts!
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50:25In this powerful episode of Trauma Rock Stars, I sit down with a truly extraordinary guest — a trans man who knew his truth as early as two years old. From a young age, he felt deeply out of alignment with the gender he was assigned at birth. But his story doesn’t stop at gender identity — he’s also a gifted psychic with intuitive abilities who con…
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152. Johnny Braun: What the World Refuses to See About Male Survivors
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33:34It was an amazing day for me when Johnny Braun sent me a DM on Instagram. It was short, it was succinct, and it made me want to talk to him. Here’s what he said: “Hey there Dave, if you’re looking for another person to be on your podcast, I’d like to be on an episode. I experienced childhood sexual abuse.” That was it…that’s what started an amazing…
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When the Past Shows Up in Your Relationships: Identifying Younger Parts in Romantic Partnerships
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1:10:36Romantic love has a way of poking at our deepest wounding. Even when life feels steady elsewhere, intimacy can trigger reactions that don’t feel like our true selves. Sarah explains that this is often the work of our parts — younger versions of ourselves that carry past trauma and coping strategies — and that these parts can show up most strongly i…
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15: When others comment on your body (or tell you about their diet)
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16:09If you’ve ever wondered how to handle body comments or wished you had a graceful way to end unwanted diet talk, this episode is for you. Whether it’s a relative commenting on your weight, a friend raving about their latest wellness trend, or someone “helpfully” telling you what you should be doing with your body, these moments can knock you off bal…
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This one’s for the days when your brain won’t shut the fuck up about how you’re behind, failing, or the world’s biggest screw-up. We’ll ground, gather all that comparison bullshit into a ball, spin it fast, and launch it into the cosmos where it can’t touch you. Then we’ll call in what you actually need—compassion, safety, power—and anchor it into …
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Nervous System Resets: When Your Brain Says Everyone Hates You
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10:45Ever spiral so hard you’re sure everyone hates you and you’re failing at life? Yeah. Been there. Last week my nervous system flipped the “everything is fucked” switch, and logic wasn’t gonna save me. This episode is all about nervous system resets you can use when your brain won’t shut the fuck up: Verbal Purge → trauma dump into a voice memo. Get …
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This one’s for the days your brain won’t shut up about how you’re failing at life, everyone else is sprinting ahead, and you’re crawling in last place. Spoiler: that’s not truth. That’s your nervous system on overdrive. Comparison makes your amygdala scream “danger,” floods you with cortisol, and then dangles dopamine hits while you scroll yourself…
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WP 234: Killer in the Family....Understanding Intra-Familial Homicide with Dr. Jerrod Brown
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59:28In this gripping episode, we welcome back frequent guest and forensic mental health expert Dr. Jerrod Brown to explore the devastating phenomenon of intra-familial homicide—when murder occurs within the home, at the hands of someone trusted and loved. From uxoricide (husbands killing wives) to parricide (children murdering parents), these crimes te…
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A Mother's Faith: Aurora Granado on Breaking Cycles and Building Hope
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43:01In this powerful episode of "The Humanity of Homelessness," we sit down with Aurora Granado, a single mother of five whose story is a testament to resilience, faith, and transformation. Aurora shares her journey through two experiences of homelessness, her path to recovery from addiction, and how finding her faith became the cornerstone of rebuildi…
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E48: Catzie Vilayphonh on Arts as Resistance & LAOS in the House
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1:05:44In this episode, Rita engages in a conversation with Catzie Vilayphonh, an award-winning spoken word poet and community leader. They discuss Catzie's journey from being born in a refugee camp in Thailand to becoming a prominent figure in the Lao American arts community. The conversation explores themes of identity, storytelling, and the importance …
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Who Is Neeta B? | S11E1: Bridging the Story from Motherhood to Media
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10:54Who is Neeta B—really? Before the comeback, before the brand deals, before the community…There was LaWann. There was More Than a Mother. There was a woman rediscovering her voice while raising a family, building a career, and navigating identity in real time. This Season 11 premiere of Through Her Lens w/ Neeta B is the bridge between where I start…
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Season 11 Trailer: I Wasn’t Lost—I Was Becoming
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3:53This relaunch was supposed to drop on my birthday—but life happened. So here we are. If you knew me as LaWann, followed More Than a Mother, or found me through Shannell4Life… this episode is the bridge. I wasn’t lost. I wasn’t stuck. I was becoming. And now? You’re about to meet Neeta B—fully, finally, and for real. 🎧 Follow + connect: Instagram & …
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151. C Kimberly Toms: From Victimization to Voice—Changing the System
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1:17:02151. C Kimberly Toms: From Victimization to Voice—Changing the System C Kimberly Toms. She’s a survivor of rape and attempted murder, a filmmaker, writer, and business consultant. In 2013, a hopeful job move to Milwaukee turned into a harrowing ordeal when she was raped and stalked by a U.S. Department of State special agent who eventually also att…
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Healing Through Words: Mastering Communication & Maintaining Boundaries in Forensic Nursing
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1:01:08Join hosts Kalen and Karen alongside special guest Laci Smith as they dive into therapeutic communication and boundary-setting during medical forensic exams. This highly-requested episode provides practical strategies for forensic nurses to establish rapport, maintain professional boundaries, and support patients through trauma while protecting the…
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Understanding Healthy Aggression and How Unprocessed Anger Becomes Internalized
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1:10:24Have you ever been told you're "too nice" or found yourself saying "I'm fine" even when you're really not? For so many of us, anger can feel scary or wrong, like something we should push down or avoid entirely. But Sarah explains that there's a difference between healthy and unhealthy expressions of anger, and that healthy aggression—your natural a…
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