If you’ve ever felt like the system wasn’t built for you… you’re not wrong. In this episode, we’re joined by Anne and Lexi from Beauty After Bruises , a nonprofit that’s reshaping how survivors of complex trauma and dissociative identity disorder (DID) are supported when the traditional paths don’t—or won’t—show up. We talk about what real care looks like when you’ve been through layers of harm. Whether you're a system trying to navigate healing, someone who loves a system and wants to understan...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 36 min
We are so excited to welcome back the Gianu System for one of our most insightful (and joy-filled!) conversations yet. In this episode, we talk about what healing looks like across time, modalities, and parts — and what it meant for the Gianu System to experience a fusion. Together, we explore the winding, non-linear nature of trauma recovery — and how systems like ours navigate therapeutic work that meets all of us where we are. We explore the complexities of being a system in trauma therapy: t...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Other Specified Dissociative Disorder 1a & 1b are very similar to DID. Prompted by an OSDD1b system reaching out to share that they initially did not think that they would find a podcast dedicated to DID to be helpful to them. They shared that they were surprised to find that not only was it helpful, but they found many similarities in what they experience reflected here. It made us all wonder how many other people living with OSDD might feel the same…and how many folks with OSDD might be se...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This episode brings a light hearted view to the challenges and adventures of daily system life. From discovering their system to the evolving ways of “what works for them,” this conversation will inspire, validate and intrigue you. The Curious System offers a wealth of resources for DID and OSDD systems and their providers to explore. Resources referenced in this podcast episode: The Crisses PluralKit Otter ai DID We Write DID We Write Tildy's Little Book for Littles The Rabbit Listened book The...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This episode is filled with so much heart and wisdom. Amanda Ball discovered they were a system later in life and that discovery turned everything upside down. Amanda shares her story of how she discovered she was a system We dive into an authentic conversation that covers topics from loss, deep grief, and real stigma to aphantasia, preventing switching, relationships and much more. We recognize that not everyone can access therapy and even those who can are often on long waitlists. We discussed...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 16
Episode 15 welcomes Melissa Parker, LMHC, (they/them), a plural therapist who has expertise in working with clients who have PTSD, DID, OSDD and who live with other trauma related effects. We took a deep dive into the challenges systems face when seeking care and finding resources. Sharing anecdotes from personal and professional experiences, we connect around the need for more compassion, love, openminded perspectives and a willingness to truly individualize care. Part of willingness to treat t...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 15
Raw, poignant and real. In discussing all things system accountability, Adrienne & Co lets us into their lives and what it’s been like navigating betrayals, fusions, and integration while simultaneously beginning a new life with their soulmate who is also a system. Adrienne & Co describes how they showing up for all parts of the system with love and compassion. They share where they’ve been and why they’ve taken a step back from advocacy. This episode is full of important takeaways. Whet...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 14
Many of you are already fans of today’s guest, Dr. Mike Lloyd, who is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specializing in complex trauma and dissociative disorders and Director of the CTAD Clinic and Cheshire Psychology in the UK. He is also the creator of the popular CTAD Clinic YouTube Channel where you’ll find his engaging videos break down complex concepts related to living with and treating DID & OSDD into easy to understand language and captivating visuals. Dr. Mike is a member of the E...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 13
Jaime lives in Central Florida where she works as a district Pre-K special education resource teacher. She also works part-time as an in-home early interventionist for special needs children aged birth to three. In 2005, she was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) resulting from childhood trauma. Jaime searched for support only to find there were very limited resources available. Her efforts to find support for herself led her to seek out other survivors living with the disorder....
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 12
Listen in as Jamie+ talks candidly about the topics of disclosure, functional multiplicity, how parts work together, the nuances of lived experience, sexuality, and the judgement that exists within the mental health field. They also share insights about their brand new, soon to be released memoir, You Lied To Me About God. Resources You Lied To Me About God: A Memoir Dissociation Made Simple Redefine Therapy Institute for Creative Mindfulness Navigating Self-Disclosure Course Dr Jamie on Instagr...
Jul 03, 2024•57 min•Ep. 11
Melz opens up, giving us an authentic view of their life as a system. Melz takes us through how they first discovered they were a system at the age of 13, on through the ups and downs of therapy, to learning to navigate co-occurring mental health issues and ultimately settling into thriving in functional multiplicity and so much more. Melz shares their story along with insights, tips, and resources. Their tenacity, resilience, compassion and humor will inspire and motivate you whether you are a ...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 10
While this episode may seem to be geared only to providers, the content can also be helpful in building awareness and providing validation to those living as systems or for those who think they may be systems. The first portion of the episode is dedicated to formal assessment instruments. Because, depending on which part(s) is forward, formal instruments can still miss the presence of dissociative identities, the second portion of this episode delves into practical tips and strategies for clinic...
May 29, 2024•39 min•Ep. 9
Episode 8 welcomes the Gianu System & their Hubs, the SplenDID Supporter to the podcast. The Gianu System & their Hubs gave an absolutely stellar talk at the Healing Together this past February, chock full of information you can’t find anywhere else. From finding out they were a system to their Hubs building relationships with their different alters to navigating intimacy, we cover it all here. Whether you are questioning, newly diagnosed, have been diagnosed for ages, are a supporter or...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 8
Episode 7 Those who navigate the intersection of DID and eating disorders face unique challenges in finding care for themselves. It is challenging enough to find care for one or the other, never mind when they coexist! Given that over 90% of people with eating disorders have a trauma history and up to 40% of people with DID suffer from eating disorders, we are also not talking about a small number of people. In today’s episode, we chat with Angela Kaloudis, a compassionate, talented therapist wh...
Apr 24, 2024•54 min•Ep. 7
Episode 6: For all those who are curious about inner worlds in DID and OSDD. What are they? What are they for? What do you do if you don’t have one? What if you have aphantasia? How do they help? How do you use them? We dive into these questions, share some of our personal experiences with our own inner world and provide some tips to get you on your way with yours! Let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you. Podcast Legal Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for edu...
Apr 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 6
The Silver System is a therapist in private practice, who was diagnosed late in life with AuDHD and DID. They are passionate about raising awareness and breaking the stigma associated with being multiply neurodivergent. We covered a lot of ground in our conversation! Listen in to discover: * How the Silver System learned they are neurodivergent * The unique way they discovered they are a system * How DID/OSDD is a form of neurodivergence * Their advice to therapists who treat people with all typ...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 5
Intro What an inspiring conversation we had! Petals of a Rose is the most accurate, respectful portrayal of Dissociative Identity Disorder available today. Listen in to learn more about Holly and Dylan: why they created the film, their views & experiences with DID, and their current and future projects as well as how you can participate! More About Holly & Dylan Holly and Dylan Crumpler are a mother-son team of passionate activists working to reduce the stigma associated with Dissociativ...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 4
It is challenging to find competent care for DID, given how few providers have training in it. Sometimes, even those who claim to have significant training can cause harm depending on their approach and how it impacts the specific system they are treating. There is plenty of heated discussion about talking directly to parts and whether or not therapists should or shouldn’t do so in the context of therapy sessions. The discussion is so charged at times, it often feels like no one is listening. Ma...
Feb 29, 2024•49 min•Ep. 3
Everyone says that internal communication is integral to the ultimate goal of system cooperation and collaboration. That sweet spot where you’re all working together like a well-oiled machine. That’s where the magic is supposed to happen, right? But what if you have no idea where to even start? This episode is full of ideas for you to play with to see what might work for you and your system. If it doesn’t work right away, don’t give up! Building relationships with our parts takes time and effort...
Feb 07, 2024•32 min•Ep. 2
We’ve been wanting to launch a podcast for a while now and …here it is! This episode is an introduction to us and our thoughts about what the podcast will be. We also tackle the uber common experience of denial in DID- it was one of the first things that we wrestled with. In fact, it’s so common, we haven’t met a system who hasn’t grappled with it. We share some thoughts on how to cope with denial and if you’d like to dig in a little deeper for yourselves, you can always revisit our Denial Files...
Jan 24, 2024•33 min•Ep. 1
