This is the second installment of my holiday reposting series where I'm bringing back guests during the month of December who represent what this podcast is all about: courage, authenticity, vulnerability and courage. Last week it was Adena Bank Lees. This week, it's Laura Brown. ----- First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsor this week: CPTSD Foundation. CPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-...
Dec 09, 2019•44 min
This month, as part of my December/holiday series, I'll be reposting some amazing interviews. And by that I mean, amazing guests!! I begin with Adena Bank Lees. When it comes to really getting to the bottom of what this podcast stands for, there truly is no better representative than Adena. Adena exudes authenticity, passion and vulnerability, and within the context of working with those who've been impacted by trauma, this is what it's all about. -- A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this epis...
Dec 02, 2019•42 min
Today I’m very excited to be joined by Jellis Vaes. Jellis is the founder of Inner Picture Stories, an educational platform on life. The platform contains hundreds of resources, life lessons, quotes, practical articles, courses, and a regular podcast, The Inner Picture Stories Podcast. (I was proud to be his guest, and you can check out that interview here.) First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going! CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, pe...
Nov 25, 2019•33 min
Mara Tesler Stein, Psy.D., PMH-C is one of those clinicians you’re glad are out there helping people. She exudes a searing passion for her work, and that, together with her vast knowledge is the reason I invited her back. Plus, there was just so much left to talk about after her initial interview on the podcast I didn't have a choice! First, a huge thank you to my sponsors: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivo...
Nov 18, 2019•41 min
Today, in this next episode of The Author Series, it's all about CBT, with my guests Leslie Sokol, PhD and Marci G. Fox, PhD. In this special series I work with publishers to interview today’s top authors in the mental health field and we explore, and do a deep dive into the books that will expand and inspire your work and practice. And what better way to learn about the power of CBT than to hear from these two seasoned experts in the field talk about their new book, The Comprehensive Clinician’...
Nov 14, 2019•47 min
Today I’m very excited to have as my guest, Miles Adcox. Miles is an entrepreneur, speaker, host, and coach. He’s leading the way not only in terms of delivering trauma care and treatment to groups and individuals, he’s also paving a clear path to provide a space for therapists and clinicians to do their own inner-work, something I talk a lot about on this podcast. First, I'd like to take this time to introduce and thank an exciting new sponsor to the podcast, Skillshare. Skillshare is an online...
Nov 11, 2019•36 min
One of my main inspirations for beginning this podcast was to support and inspire new therapists who were interested in learning about trauma. It's also the reason I started my membership community, Trauma Therapist | 2.0. From time to time I invite Trauma Therapist | 2.0 members onto the podcast to share their story, journey, struggles, and inspiration. Today it's about celebrating one such member, Kelly Rae. First though, I'd like to thank the sponsors who help me keep this podcast afloat! CPT...
Nov 04, 2019•34 min
Amy Oestreicher has returned! As you may recall, Amy joined me back on episode 267 of Trauma Therapist | 2.0. She is an Audie award-nominated playwright, performer, and multidisciplinary creator. A singer, librettist, and visual mixed media artist, Amy dedicates her work to celebrating everyday miracles, untold stories, and the detours in life that can spark connection and transform communities. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-...
Oct 28, 2019•33 min
Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey. Receive 50% off ...
Oct 21, 2019•29 min
Today I'm very excited to have as my guest Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, RPT-S. When you listen to this episode you'll hear Robyn's passion for supporting therapists in their journey to cultivate presence and authenticity, and all within the context of working with trauma. And yes, this topic gets me very excited! Robyn has over 15 years of practice in family and play therapy, specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and adoption. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundatio...
Oct 14, 2019•37 min
Loch Kelly, M.Div., LCSW is an author, a licensed psychotherapist and recognized leader in the field of meditation. He is the founder of the non-profit, Open-Hearted Awareness Institute, and has worked in community mental health, established homeless shelters and counseled family members of 9/11. First, I want to take this time to introduce and thank an exciting new sponsor to the podcast, Skillshare. Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of amazing classes covering dozens of...
Oct 07, 2019•33 min
Dr. Damon Wood is back on the podcast. Damon was my guest on episode 370 of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast in which we talked about safety within the prison setting. Today, though, we’re talking about what it means to work within the prison setting. What’s involved, what’s it like working with this particular population? What are the specific challenges, and also, what are the upsides and the rewards of doing this type of challenging and demanding work? First, a huge thank you to my sponsors who...
Sep 30, 2019•40 min
This is what it’s about--passion, heart and helping others. And today, my guest exudes all of those elements. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey. Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly /2MEbBqc PESI Re-activate the trauma impac...
Sep 26, 2019•41 min
Welcome back to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, The Author Series. In this new series, I join with the leading publishers in the mental health field and interview today’s top authors to explore, and do a deep dive, into the books that can expand and inspire your work and practice. Today I’m joined by Timothy Gordon, MSW. Tim is a social worker and peer-reviewed ACT trainer (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, said aloud as ‘act’), who specializes in treating attachment and trauma related disorder...
Sep 23, 2019•41 min
Today on the podcast, I am excited to have Courtney Armstrong, MEd. LPC! Courtney is a licensed professional counselor and Nationally Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy who specializes in grief and trauma recovery. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their heali...
Sep 19, 2019•40 min
Today I’m very excited to have as my guest, E. C. Hurley, Ph.D., a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army, E. C. is an approved trainer for the EMDR Recent-Traumatic Events and Group-Traumatic events protocol used with enlisted personnel in the U.S. Army in 1966. First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsor, PESI. Re-activate the trauma impacted brain with the help of these simple but effective trauma treatment worksheets. These take-home handouts give your clients structured tools that leverage the l...
Sep 16, 2019•33 min
Dr. Daniel Roberts who holds a doctorate of management in organizational leadership is an author and consultant who conducts world-class, women-centered education, research, and advocacy in spiritual leadership and spiritual support. Daniel has over 15 years of experience in providing emotional and spiritual support to men and women in the armed forces. He also provides training and mentorship to thousands of military chaplains through conferences, classroom instruction, and one-on-one coaching....
Sep 13, 2019•42 min
Donald Altman. Reflect. Awaken To The Wisdom Of The Here And Now. Welcome to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, The Author Series. In this series I interview today’s top authors in the mental health field and we explore, and do a deep dive into the books that can expand and inspire your work and practice. Today my guest is Donald Altman. Donald is a psychotherapist, an award-winning author, and a former Buddhist monk. He was featured in The Mindfulness Movie and profiled in The Living Spiritual Tea...
Sep 11, 2019•44 min
When I think of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast and what it stands for, which is (I hope!) authenticity, presence, advocacy and trauma healing, there are a handful of past guests who come to mind. My guest today, Marshall Lyles, is one of those guests! Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, who joined me first on episode 152 of the podcast, is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and has over 15 years of practice in family and play therapy. First, though, I’d like to take this time to introduce and thank...
Sep 09, 2019•35 min
Shelby has 15 years professional experience supporting folks with trauma and a lifetime of healing the Complex PTSD that she carries, both ignited by a fascination for what truly grows embodied resilience, connection, and thriving. First off, a huge thank you to my sponsor: PESI Re-activate the trauma impacted brain with the help of these simple but effective trauma treatment worksheets. Presented by PESI, these take-home hand-outs give your clients structured tools that leverage the latest neur...
Sep 05, 2019•32 min
Today I’m very excited to have Jondi Whitis on the podcast. Jondi is a NYC-based Trainer and Practitioner and holds certifications from the largest Energy Psychology associations. Jondi is passionate about helping veterans, and in this episode, another in our Military Series, Jondi talks about her work healing veterans. First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsor, CPTSDfoundation.org CPTSDfoundation.org provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors ...
Sep 02, 2019•36 min
Today, another episode in our Military Series. I’m very excited to be joined by Mary Cortani. Mary is a Vietnam-era veteran and a Certified Army Master of Canine Education. She’s been training dogs for more than 35 years, starting in the military where she prepared dogs for work in sentry and explosive detection. First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsors: Brighter Vision Web Solutions What’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see? Brighter Vis...
Aug 29, 2019•44 min
One of the things that continually inspires about doing this podcast is not only the people I get to speak with, but the specializations they’re in and the work they’re doing. Enter, Mara Tesler Stein, my guest today. Mara is a clinical psychologist in private practice, specializing in the emotional aspects of coping with crisis around pregnancy and parenting and perinatal trauma. First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsors for this episode: Praxis CET Praxis aspires to set a new standard in co...
Aug 26, 2019•44 min
Today, I’m peeling back the curtain on my membership community, Trauma Therapist | 2.0, and letting you listen in on a 2.0 Master Class, which is something I haven’t done before. This Master Class is with Cynthia Price, a body therapy researcher. Cynthia studied massage therapy in 1981 and was in private practice for 20 years as a body psychotherapist before pursuing her doctorate to do research in the field. Now an Associate Research Professor at the University of Washington, her research is fo...
Aug 23, 2019•52 min
Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is a licensed clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and internationally-recognized expert on anxiety and trauma, and the neuroscience of mental health. Trauma Treatment Toolbox: 165 Brain-Changing Tips, Tools & Handouts to Move Therapy Forward Jennifer completed her doctoral training at the Stanford University School of Medicine, the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, and the National Center for PTSD. Additionally, she holds a master's degree in affective neuro...
Aug 19, 2019•37 min
Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy over the past 30 years. Central to Dr. Allender’s theory and approach are the categories of Faith, Hope and Love, and their converses betrayal, ambivalence, and powerlessness. Through identifying and engaging these categories in one’s personal narrative, healing and transformation can occur by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many. First off, a giant thank-...
Aug 15, 2019•40 min
Dr. Susanne Babbel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the author of the self-help book Heal the Body. Heal the Mind. A Somatic Approach to Moving Beyond Trauma and has been a contributing author on trauma for nearly a decade to the Psychology Today Online Blog. A giant thank-you to my sponsors: Praxis aspires to set a new standard in continuing education for mental health professionals. Based on the philosophy that mental health is a key feature of human well-being, Praxis trains cl...
Aug 12, 2019•37 min
What am I doing? What’s my purpose? And how do I know I’m on the right track? Today I take you behind the scenes a bit and share a bit about my own journey here at the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast. First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, Brighter Vision Web Solutions What’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see? Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create you a website that is centered around attracting and ret...
Aug 08, 2019•24 min
Dr. Laurel Parnell is a clinical psychologist and director of the Parnell Institute for EMDR. One of the world’s leading experts on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she is the originator of the EMDR-related therapies Attachment-Focused EMDR and Resource Tapping. Laurel is the author of several books and videos on EMDR, including, Rewiring the Addicted Brain, Attachment-Focused EMDR: Healing Relational Trauma, A Therapist’s Guide to EMDR and Tapping In.Support this podcast at...
Aug 05, 2019•34 min
There are few things that inspire me more than the ability to cut to the core of an issue within the context of helping those who’ve been impacted by trauma. Meet my guest, Adam Young. Adam wastes no time in this interview cutting sharing his story and the passion which fuels the work he does with both couples and individuals. Adam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of Colorado and Georgia and holds Master degrees in Social Work (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Divin...
Aug 01, 2019•35 min
