System Speak: Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders

Diagnosed with Complex Trauma and a Dissociative Disorder, Emma and her system share what they learn along the way about complex trauma, dissociation (CPTSD, OSDD, DID, Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality), etc.), and mental health. Educational, supportive, inclusive, and inspiring, System Speak documents her healing journey through the best and worst of life in recovery through insights, conversations, and collaborations.

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Episodes

Emma's Panic

Emma describes losing time, waking up in a closet, and also having a panic attack that causes her to miss a medical delivery. The website is HERE . You can join the Community HERE . Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups. Message us if we can help! You can contact the podcast HERE . Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. Content descriptor...

Jan 10, 2016•20 min•Ep. 12

Guest: Dissociation and Psychosis

We talk about a Mad in America article that discusses dissociation and psychosis. The website is HERE . You can join the Community HERE . Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups. Message us if we can help! You can contact the podcast HERE . Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. Content descriptors are generally given in each episode. Speci...

Dec 28, 2015•49 min•Ep. 11

Guest: Colin Ross

We interview Colin Ross. The website is HERE . You can join the Community HERE . Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups. Message us if we can help! You can contact the podcast HERE . Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. Content descriptors are generally given in each episode. Specific trigger warnings are not given due to research report...

Jul 13, 2015•51 min•Ep. 10

Meet the Husband

Sasha interviews Nathan, and they discuss the experience of living with DID and someone who has it. The website is HERE . You can join the Community HERE . Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups. Message us if we can help! You can contact the podcast HERE . Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. Content descriptors are generally given in e...

Feb 16, 2015•32 min•Ep. 8

Emma Reflects

Emma shares about therapy, learning about trauma and dissociation, and noticing the others inside. The website is HERE . You can join the Community HERE . Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups. Message us if we can help! You can contact the podcast HERE . Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. Content descriptors are generally given in ea...

Feb 17, 2014•17 min•Ep. 7

Oh Deer!

Sasha drives to therapy and shares about disorientation. The website is HERE . You can join the Community HERE . Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups. Message us if we can help! You can contact the podcast HERE . Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. Content descriptors are generally given in each episode. Specific trigger warnings are ...

Feb 10, 2014•24 min•Ep. 6

Sasha Wrestles with Kindness

Sasha talks about sharing the podcast with Nathan, therapy, and how hard it is to have friends and receive care. The website is HERE . You can join the Community HERE . Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups. Message us if we can help! You can contact the podcast HERE . Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. Content descriptors are general...

Feb 03, 2014•23 min•Ep. 5

Emma Shares Her Experience

Emma shares about DID, journaling, nightmares, lost time, and hearing and seeing others inside. The website is HERE . You can join the Community HERE . Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups. Message us if we can help! You can contact the podcast HERE . Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. Content descriptors are generally given in each ...

Jan 27, 2014•28 min•Ep. 4

Snow Time, Snack Time

JohnMark plays in the snow with the outside children. There are snacks. He introduces "NTIS", which means "Now Time Is Safe". The website is HERE . You can join the Community HERE . Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups. Message us if we can help! You can contact the podcast HERE . Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. Content descriptor...

Jan 20, 2014•10 min•Ep. 3

What is DID?

Dr. E explains DID in the context of shame theory. The name Dr. E is a reference to what she is called at work because of her PhD; she is not a medical doctor or giving any therapeutic advice. She explains her understanding of dissociation in the context of Patricia DeYoung’s shame theory, and explains why most “acting out” is really misattunement, and how healing comes through connection (attunement) with others. She references the “Still Face Experiment” which can be searched and found on YouT...

Jan 13, 2014•28 min•Ep. 2

Introduction

We introduce our system and why we are doing the podcast. The website is HERE . You can join the Community HERE . Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups. Message us if we can help! You can contact the podcast HERE . Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. Content descriptors are generally given in each episode. Specific trigger warnings are...

Jan 06, 2014•15 min•Ep. 1

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