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The Trauma TherapistLiving In A World Without Sunlight with Doug Smith, MSSWDoug Smith, MSSW, is the managing partner of D-Degree, a leadership development and coaching practice focused on trauma-informed leadership and personal transformation.A certified trauma-informed coach and author of The Path of Rocks and Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cell, Doug draws on his lived experience with mental illness, substance use recovery, and incarceration to help individuals and organizations lead with accountability, self-awareness, and integrity.His work blends solution-focused coaching with trauma-informed principles to support leaders in creating cultures that acknowledge the whole person and cultivate resilience, purpose, and meaningful impact. Doug’s web...
2026-05-0136 minThe Trauma TherapistTimeline Therapy with Jamie GreenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code...
2026-04-2927 minThe Trauma TherapistI Am Someone You Know with David Russell ShamszadBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code...
2026-04-2741 minThe Trauma TherapistThe Guest Host Series Christina P. Kantzavelos, LCSW interviews Lauren AuerLauren Auer is a Trauma Therapist who has built a community of nearly 200,000 followers by sharing what she's learned from seeing trauma from every possible angle.Lauren's path into trauma work was unintentional. What started as a graduate school internship at an agency working with both juvenile offenders and abuse victims turned into a career-defining passion. She discovered she loved the complexity of seeing trauma from multiple perspectives - working with victims, offenders, and their families gave her a unique understanding of how trauma ripples through every layer of experience.From there, Lauren worked at a women's...
2026-04-2538 minThe Trauma TherapistI Made A Decision to Heal Myself with Inna SegalInna Segal is an internationally acclaimed healer, author, and creator of the The Secret Language of Your Body method, a psychosomatic healing system that connects emotional and psychological patterns to physical symptoms. With over 25 years of clinical experience, she blends intuitive insight with evidence-informed practice to help people transform chronic illness, emotional blocks, and life patterns into lasting well-being. Inna has taught and presented worldwide, empowering individuals to understand the deeper meanings behind their health and embrace a more conscious path to healing.The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and We...
2026-04-2434 minThe Trauma TherapistManifest Life with Dr. William KalatskyDr. William Kalatsky is the creator of The Intuition Method, a framework designed to help individuals access their inner guidance, manifest desired outcomes, and heal at deep levels—especially from recurring migraines and other challenging patterns.With his Headaches Heal Method and supporting courses and book, Dr. Kalatsky combines intuitive wisdom with practical strategies to steer life from autopilot into purposeful flow.In This EpisodeDr. Kalatsky’s websiteDr. Kalatsky’s book: The Intuition MethodInstagram: @William.kalatskyFieldofconsciousness.comLearn more about healing Migraines and other headaches Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...
2026-04-2229 minThe Trauma TherapistThe Unconscious Mind in Healing with Dr. Brian AlmanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code...
2026-04-2039 minThe Trauma TherapistRebuilding A Human From Scratch with Angie PeacockAngie is a U.S. Army veteran and trauma-informed coach whose work is shaped by firsthand experience with psychiatric injury and recovery. After serving seven years as a signal specialist, including a deployment to Iraq, she was medically discharged due to severe illness and PTSD and became dangerously overmedicated. Her withdrawal and recovery journey was documented in the film Medicating Normal, for which she later led a nationwide grassroots outreach effort engaging more than 180 audiences. Today, she supports individuals navigating medication withdrawal and trauma related to overmedication, working with those harmed by the very system they turned to f...
2026-04-1734 minThe Trauma TherapistProblematic Sexual Behaviors with Laney KnowltonDr. Laney Knowlton is a licensed marriage and family therapist supervisor licensed in multiple states, a certified sex therapist, and the President of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH). She is the creator of the Connected Recovery™ model, which combines the treatment of Problematic Sexual Behaviors, infidelity, and betrayal recovery with relational counseling and sex therapy through an attachment-focused lens. She has authored multiple books, most recently Healing from Betrayal, Infidelity, and Problematic Sexual Behaviors: A guide to Individual and Relational Recovery (published by Routledge, 2025). Dr. Knowlton directs the Connected Recovery™ certification program...
2026-04-1530 minThe Trauma TherapistWhen Men Are Betrayed with Adam Nisenson, LMFT, CSATAdam Nisenson, LMFT, CSAT — known as The Betrayal Shrink — is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist who specializes in helping men heal from partner betrayal trauma.Drawing on both his clinical training and his own experience of infidelity and betrayal, Adam created a male-focused framework for recovery that blends empathy with practical understanding of the emotional, psychological, and identity challenges men face after betrayal. He is the author of A Man’s Guide to Partner Betrayal: Overcoming the Pain & Repercussions of a Cheating Partner, and he offers coaching, courses, support groups, and edu...
2026-04-1329 minThe Trauma TherapistGiving Meaning to Crisis with Dr. Howard WoodruffDr. Howard T. Woodruff is a Christian leader, life coach, crisis expert and the founder of Reclaimed Living who transforms grief into growth and pain into purpose.With deep experience in disaster response, theological reflection, and emotional healing, he stands as a trusted guide for individuals and organizations seeking lasting change through faith, courage, and practical wisdom.In This EpisodeDr. Woodruff’s websiteLinkedIn Facebook Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the...
2026-04-1031 minThe Trauma TherapistHelping Teens Develop Resilience with Emily WaittEmily Waitt, MA, LMFT is the founder and Clinical Director of Kincove Adolescent Therapy and Wellness, a Los Angeles-based center dedicated to helping teens and young adults develop resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being. Emily’s journey into therapy began with her own early experiences in therapy, which inspired her to make support more accessible and effective for young people and their families.Emily’s integrative approach blends evidence-based practices with deep developmental insight to help youth navigate anxiety, identity, relationships, and life transitions. Her work prioritizes compassionate, neurobiologically-informed care tailored to each individual’s needs. In...
2026-04-0828 minThe Trauma TherapistHope After Loss with Marcia EarhartBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive p...
2026-03-0629 minThe Trauma TherapistOwning Your Story with Dr. Andrea GleimDr. Andrea Gleim is a bilingual psychologist, empowerment coach, and speaker with over 10 years of experience helping high-achieving professionals navigate identity, leadership, and life transitions.She is the founder of Mindfully Mine Counseling Center and an adjunct professor at Felician University, where she has taught courses such as Psychopharmacology, Theories of Personality Disorders, and Introduction to Counseling.A proud Salvadorian and Puerto Rican Latina and first-generation college graduate, Dr. Gleim empowers clients to own their stories without code-switching. Her work blends psychology, mindfulness, cultural identity, and coaching to address imposter syndrome, career reinvention, In Th...
2026-03-0631 minThe Trauma TherapistThe Guest Host Series Christina P. Kantzavelos, LCSW interviews Claire HoganClaire Hogan is an ever-curious storyteller with a vivid imagination. Her deepest passion lies in spiritual transformation and the mystery of personal growth.Her journey into energy work began after deeply transformative sessions with a Sound Reiki® practitioner in 2012 and a Theta Healing Meditation Technique® practitioner in 2016. What followed was years of study, training, and personal practice - merging spiritual tools with creative ones. Through this synthesis, Claire has developed a playful yet profound way of helping others explore their multidimensional selves.Since stepping fully into this work in 2020, Claire has offered one-of-a-kind sessions that reflect th...
2026-03-0648 minThe Trauma TherapistRadical Transparency with Stephanie Hutchins, PhDBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive p...
2026-03-0430 minThe Trauma TherapistHealing Sacred Wounds with SC NealySC Nealy, LPC, ACS, NCC, CCMHC (they/she) is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, educator, and advocate specializing in religious trauma, complex developmental and sexual trauma, couples and queer/nonbinary relationships, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. With more than 15 years of experience, they founded the LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative in the Washington, DC area and serve as Clinical Director, leading a team of queer- and gender-diverse therapists.Their direct, compassionate approach supports clients in unpacking past harm, reclaiming identity, and healing across the gender and sexuality spectrum. Dr. Nealy brings a deep commitment to intersectional care that honors lived experience and the full...
2026-03-0228 minThe Trauma TherapistHonoring Havi with Matt Goldstein, MD, PhDDr. Matt Goldstein is the CEO of JScreen, a national nonprofit making genetic testing accessible for cancer and reproductive health. A Stanford-trained MD/PhD who completed his clinical training at Harvard, Dr. Goldstein has led groundbreaking biotech ventures.His commitment to genetic awareness is deeply personal—after losing his daughter, Havi, to Tay-Sachs disease in 2021, he became a passionate advocate for proactive testing and prevention. Through JScreen, Dr. Goldstein honors Havi’s legacy by helping families make informed health decisions, most recently leading the record-breaking Pink Power Hour event with NBC’s TODAY Show, Mount Sinai Cancer Center...
2026-02-2734 minThe Trauma TherapistHow To Work With Shame with Dr. Laurence HellerDr. Laurence Heller is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and author with over four decades of experience in the field of trauma healing. He is the creator of the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®), a clinical approach specifically designed for working with complex and developmental trauma.Dr. Heller holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and, after years of working with treatment modalities such as Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing®, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, recognized a significant gap in models addressing early developmental trauma. It was out of this recognition—and the growing need in the field—that he developed NARM.He is the...
2026-02-2631 minThe Trauma TherapistIntegrating IFS & EMDR with Daphne Fatter, PhD.Daphne Fatter, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, author, and international speaker known for her work integrating EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy. She wrote Integrating EMDR and Internal Family Systems Therapy 3and has over 20 years of EMDR experience.Daphne has completed more than 460 hours of IFS training, including work with IFS founder Dr. Richard Schwartz, and also practices ancestral healing.She earned her master’s from Naropa University and her doctorate from Penn State, then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at The Trauma Center under Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.Daphne previously served as Military Sexual Trauma Co...
2026-02-2529 minThe Trauma TherapistFeelings Were Not A Thing In My House with Dr. Adi JaffeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive p...
2026-02-2338 minThe Trauma TherapistReclaiming My Life with Soulla DemetriouSoulla is a transformational coach and founder of Soulshine With Soulla, where she has guided thousands through somatic therapeutic coaching, retreats, and mentoring over the past decade.Her signature method—The Soulshine Way™—blends Internal Family Systems, somatic healing, self-compassion, yoga, and mindfulness to help individuals untangle from old patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with inner wisdom and embodied freedom.Through immersive experiences and group journeys, Soulla creates a warm, sacred space for deep healing, authentic expression, and living “liberated.”In This EpisodeSoulla’s websiteSoulla on IGBecome a sup...
2026-02-2029 minThe Trauma TherapistThe Guest Host Series Christina P. Kantzavelos, LCSW interviews Aimee TakayaAimee Takaya has been guiding transformative movement for over 13 years. First as an international yoga teacher and now as a Hanna Somatic Educator and Transformation Facilitator. She knows from personal experience the power of this modality to resolve chronic tension and pain and unlock your limitless human potential.Through her practice in Hanna Somatics she has overcome debilitating chronic pain/unresolved trauma that used to control her life. Now, she enjoys ease in leadership, entrepreneurship, healthier personal relationships and has better functional mobility than she did as a child!She helps heart-led leaders become actualized in th...
2026-02-1933 minThe Trauma TherapistThe Complex Trauma Training Center with Brad KammerBrad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC, is a licensed psychotherapist, educator, and the Founder and Director of the Complex Trauma Training Center. He’s the co-author of The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma and executive producer of the Transforming Trauma podcast.For more than 25 years, Brad has worked at the intersection of psychology, neurobiology, and somatics—training therapists worldwide through the NARM® model and his SPACE Program for inner development. Beginning his career in humanitarian aid work across Asia, he’s dedicated his life to understanding and transforming complex trauma and the effects of early adversity.Brad lives i...
2026-02-1833 minThe Trauma TherapistA Very Personal Mission with Jessica EllaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive p...
2026-02-1631 minThe Trauma TherapistAssertive Peacemaking with Kelsey Blahnik, LCSW-SKelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S is a licensed clinical social worker and qualified supervisor serving Texas and Florida, specializing in trauma, OCD, anxiety, and caregiver burnout. She offers online therapy and supervision through her practice, The And Way™ Therapy, where she uses EMDR, IFS, ERP, and ACT alongside a holistic focus on nervous system regulation and wellbeing. Kelsey is also the author of The And Way: Assertive Peacemaking in a Divided World and mentors clinicians to build values-aligned practices grounded in clarity and compassion. In This EpisodeKelsey’s websiteKelsey’s book: The And Way: Assertive Peacemaking in a Divided...
2026-02-1329 minThe Trauma TherapistHealing Through Movement with Craig MalteseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive p...
2026-02-1135 minThe Trauma TherapistAwakening Resilience with Ishan ShivanandDr. Ishan Shivanand was born into an ancient lineage of yogis spanning twenty-one generations, and spent the first twenty years of his life in a Himalayan monastery. He is a spiritual innovator, coach, and the founder of Yoga of Immortals (YOI), a modern practice grounded in authentic yogic tradition.He combines science, storytelling, and spirituality to help individuals and organizations manage burnout, enhance performance, and cultivate inner balance. His work spans wellness, corporate training, philanthropy, and global community-building, with a mission to uplift millions through compassionate, practical spirituality.In This EpisodeIshan’s websiteIshan’s book: The Prac...
2026-02-0934 minThe Trauma TherapistMind, Body, and Spirit Healing with Dr. Andrew HahnDr. Andrew Hahn is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of the Life Centered Therapy (LCT) Institute. Co-author of The One-Hour Miracle, he’s spent over 30 years developing and teaching a mind-body-spirit approach to trauma that integrates Eastern psychology, energy work, and mindfulness.A Harvard graduate with a Psy.D. from Hahnemann University, Dr. Hahn has taught at Lesley and Northeastern Universities and now maintains a private practice in Massachusetts. His work centers on helping people end suffering and access profound healing through a unified, experiential framework.1. How are the reason people come for therapy, trauma, an...
2026-02-0630 minThe Trauma TherapistThe Guest Host Series Christina P. Kantzavelos, LCSW interviews Bria Wannamaker, MSBria Wannamaker, MA, LPC, is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Bria Wannamaker Psychotherapy, where she offers trauma-informed, attachment-centered therapy for adults navigating anxiety, grief, relationship pain, and life transitions.She blends somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and compassionate insight to help clients deepen self-understanding, strengthen resilience, and build more authentic relationships. Bria also offers workshops, training, and community education to support emotional literacy and healing beyond the therapy room.https://www.briawannamakerpsychotherapy.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You...
2026-02-0543 minThe Trauma TherapistSupport, Don’t Solve with Leah Marone, LCSWLeah Marone, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist, keynote speaker, and wellness consultant with over 20 years of clinical experience and more than 20,000 therapy sessions across three continents.She helps leaders and “people-pleasers” learn to support others without self-abandoning, using her hallmark framework Support, Don’t Solve™ to guide teams, organizations, and individuals toward resilience, boundaries, and authentic self-care.In This EpisodeLeah’s websiteLeah on IGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:
2026-02-0429 minThe Trauma TherapistInstilling Dignity In Our Clients with Dr. Robert Rhoton, PsyD, LPC,Dr. Robert Rhoton is the Chief Clinical Officer of the Arizona Trauma Institute and President of the Trauma Institute International. A Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, he has spent decades advancing the understanding and treatment of developmental and family trauma. Dr. Rhoton has supervised outpatient clinics, juvenile justice and substance abuse programs, day treatment centers, and child and family therapeutic services. Formerly a professor at Ottawa University, he trained counselors to work with traumagenic family dynamics using non-egoic, compassionate models of care. Today, he consults with agencies and organizations across the glo...
2026-02-0231 minThe Trauma TherapistOpportunity Riding A Dangerous Wing with Dr. Howard WoodruffDr. Howard T. Woodruff is a Christian leader, life coach, crisis expert and the founder of Reclaimed Living who transforms grief into growth and pain into purpose. With deep experience in disaster response, theological reflection, and emotional healing, he stands as a trusted guide for individuals and organizations seeking lasting change through faith, courage, and practical wisdom.In This EpisodeDr. Woodruff’s websiteLinkedIn Facebook Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trau...
2026-01-3031 minThe Trauma TherapistThe Guest Host Series Christina P. Kantzavelos, LCSW interviews Bria Wannamaker, MSBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive p...
2026-01-2943 minThe Trauma TherapistSurviving the Unspeakable with Christi ScarpinoChristi Scarpino is a retired Speech-Language Pathologist and Massage Therapist who survived the 1977 terrorist bombing of the Mobil Oil Building in New York City. In her memoir, Missing Pieces: A Terrorist Attack Survivor's Memoir of Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, she shares her journey of living with undiagnosed PTSD at a time when the condition wasn’t yet recognized.Now dedicated to raising awareness about trauma and recovery, Christi lives in New Jersey with her husband and their three Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, which she trains and competes with in performance events.In This EpisodeChristiane’s webs...
2026-01-2832 minThe Trauma TherapistEmbracing Our Fragmented Selves with Janina Fisher, PhDJanina Fisher, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and a former instructor at Harvard Medical School.She is an international expert on the treatment of trauma and an Advisory Board member of the Trauma Research Foundation as well as the author of three books, including her most recent, Embracing Our Fragmented Selves: A Workbook for Trauma Survivors and TherapistsHealing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Self-Alienation (2017), Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma: a Workbook for Survivors and Therapists (2021), and The Living Legacy Instructional Flip Chart (2022). Janina is best known as the creator a...
2026-01-2636 minThe Trauma TherapistReclaiming Dignity and Purpose with Tamara HolderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive p...
2026-01-2328 minThe Trauma TherapistSoldiering Through Trauma with Kelly NenezianKelly Nenezian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, EMDR Certified Therapist, and Bioenergetic Trainer who helps clients move beyond surface-level coping into deep, embodied healing. She is the founder and president of Gainesville Healing House, a thriving somatic psychotherapy practice where she also supervises and mentors emerging clinicians.Kelly integrates EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Bioenergetic Analysis in her work with adolescents, adults, and seniors. She also serves as a trainer and director with the Florida Society of Bioenergetic Analysis. The author of Raised to be a Soldier, Kelly explores how childhood trauma can armor us for survival—an...
2026-01-2129 minThe Trauma TherapistEmbracing Our Fragmented Selves with Janina Fisher, PhDBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive p...
2026-01-2036 minThe Trauma TherapistUnderstanding Complex Trauma with Kate MikhailouskayaKate is an existential psychoanalytic psychotherapist based in Sydney who specializes in childhood and complex trauma. She works with both adults and children, helping them understand and heal from the lasting effects of single or ongoing traumatic experiences.With a background in existential, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapy, Kate takes a compassionate, holistic approach that supports clients in managing symptoms such as PTSD, dissociation, and emotional dysregulation. She also has extensive experience working with survivors of torture and extreme trauma. A clinical registrant with PACFA and an approved provider for NDIS, WorkCover, and Victims Services, Kate offers b...
2026-01-1934 minThe Trauma TherapistLeaving the Ashram with Mary GardenMary Garden is a New Zealand–born author whose life has taken her from ashrams in India to eco-villages in Australia and beyond. Now based in Queensland, her writing explores the search for truth, identity, and belonging through extraordinary personal experience.Her memoir, My Father’s Suitcase (May 2024), follows the success of her award-winning The Serpent Rising, a vivid account of her years in India under the spell of dangerous gurus.Mary is also the author of Sundowner of the Skies, a biography of her aviator father, Oscar Garden, which was shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Hist...
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