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Enrichment for the Real World#100 - Laura van Dernoot Lipsky: Trauma Stewardship for Pet ProfessionalsIn this week's interview episode, we're joined by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, the founder of the Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of 'Trauma Stewardship' and 'The Age of Overwhelm'. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss the importance of trauma stewardship and harm reduction. Laura shares insights on reframing self-care, the interconnectedness of our lives, and the significance of systemic approaches in improving the quality of life for pets, their people, and the professionals who support them. Listeners will learn about recognizing signs of burnout, the impact of disenfranchised professions, and fostering compassionate accountability within communities. 2025-01-1333 min
the Bestsellers SummaryTrauma Stewardship: Understanding Healing Through Compassionate CareChapter 1 What's Trauma Stewardship
"Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others" is a book by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky that addresses the impact of trauma on those who work in helping professions or care for others. It discusses the concept of "trauma stewardship," which refers to the practice of managing the effects of trauma on oneself while being in a position to help those who are traumatized.
Lipsky emphasizes that individuals who support or care for others—such as healthcare workers, social workers, educators, and first responders—ofte...2024-11-2804 min
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreEmbracing Resilience: Navigating the Path of Trauma Stewardship with Laura Van Dernoot LipskyChapter 1:Summary of Trauma Stewardship"Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others" by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky explores the concept of trauma stewardship, which is the practice of caring for oneself while providing care for others who have experienced trauma. The book addresses the emotional and psychological toll that working with trauma survivors can have on caregivers, and it offers insights on how to manage these challenges effectively.Key themes include:1. Understanding Trauma: Lipsky discusses how trauma affects both victims and caregivers, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human...2024-11-2704 min
Bookey En(Book Review and Notes)Trauma Stewardship: Understanding Its Principles and Practices
Chapter 1 What's Trauma Stewardship
"Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others" is a book written by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky, published in 2009. The book addresses the concept of trauma stewardship, which is essentially about how individuals, particularly those in caregiving roles (like social workers, healthcare professionals, educators, and first responders), can manage the emotional and psychological toll of their work in environments that expose them to trauma.
Lipsky explores the idea that while caregivers often focus on the needs of others, they must also be mindful of their own well-being...2024-11-2504 min
Bookey SummaryEmbracing Resilience: A Journey Through Trauma Stewardship with Laura Van Dernoot LipskyChapter 1:Summary of Trauma Stewardship"Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others" by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky explores the impact of trauma on individuals who work in caregiving professions, such as social workers, healthcare providers, and activists. Lipsky introduces the concept of "trauma stewardship," which emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing the effects of trauma on caregivers as they support those who have experienced trauma.Key themes of the book include:1. Understanding Trauma: The book defines trauma and explains how it affects not only those...2024-11-2505 min
Book Summaries 2024Trauma Stewardship An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others Laura van Dernoot Lipskyhttps://amzn.to/4dLZuQdIn Trauma Stewardship, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky writes that we can better care for others who have gone through trauma by learning to care for ourselves—a practice she calls trauma stewardship. Trauma, loss, and suffering are everyday realities, damaging not only to those who suffer from these challenges directly, but also to the caregivers who witness and tend to others’ trauma. Lipsky argues that to be fully present and emotionally available to others, we must address the impact of secondary trauma (the harm we experience when exposed to others’ trauma). Lipsky's trauma stewar...2024-05-1601 min
9natree[Review] Trauma Stewardship (Laura van Dernoot Lipsky) SummarizedTrauma Stewardship (Laura van Dernoot Lipsky) Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BHM84K?tag=9natree-20 Read more: https://mybook.top/read/B003BHM84K/ #TraumaStewardship #Selfcare #Compassionfatigue #Vicarioustrauma #Selfcarestrategies #Burnoutprevention #Caregiverwellbeing #Traumawork #TraumaStewardship These are takeaways from this book. Firstly, The Concept of Trauma Stewardship, Trauma stewardship refers to the method by which individuals navigate their work in highly traumatic environments or professions while maintaining their well-being. It's a holistic approach, acknowledging the physical, emotional, and spiritual weight of carrying others' trauma. This book meticulously explains the importance...2024-05-0105 min
The Mental Health Entrepreneur10: Trauma Stewardship - Navigating Overwhelm and Finding Support | Laura van Dernoot Lipsky of The Trauma Stewardship InstituteLaura van Dernoot Lipsky, founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute, discusses the concept of trauma stewardship and the importance of creating space for grief and mourning in order to navigate overwhelm. She emphasizes the need to interrupt isolation and acknowledges the harm that can occur when individuals numb themselves to their own emotions. Laura also reflects on the challenges of the mental health system and the importance of seeking help and support. Overall, she encourages listeners to remember that they are not alone in their struggles and that there are many options for finding help and healing.2024-03-0730 min
Life Time TalksCaring for Caregivers With Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSWWhether you’re in a position of caregiving for loved ones or in an industry in which it’s your job to do so, caring for others can take an invisible toll on one’s health. It’s made even more challenging by the lack or absence of societal systems to support caregivers. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW, explains the effects of caregiving, including the corresponding struggles you may experience — such as trauma, decision fatigue, and overwhelm. She also shares ideas for how caregivers can care for themselves and support their well-being. Find the ep...2023-12-1943 min
Future TrippingWrapping Season Two: Thank You So/So Much!We want to take a moment and thank you for joining us for Season Two! This community means so much to us. Truly. And Guests it has been such a privilege to engage in these conversations with you each week.Many thanks, again, to Olivia Pi-Sunyer who is an incredible joy to collaborate with and without whom we couldn’t do this. And, to Tom Stiles for such skill and steadfastness and to Freya Burrows White for all the social media help. Thank you again everyone and we are looking forward to more in 2024!2023-11-3000 minFuture TrippingAbbey Brown: At the Intersection of the Climate Crisis & HopeIn our final episode of Season Two, we are in conversation with Abbey Brown. As Technical Lead for the Clean Fuel Standard with the Washington Department of Ecology, Abbey is on the front line of working for structural and systemic changes. She is wise beyond her years and we are very grateful to her for joining us to talk about how to sustain ourselves, collectively and individually, even when we care deeply and even when things can feel, or are, dire.To learn more about Future Tripping, Laura’s work, and The Trauma Stewardship Institute, or to em...2023-11-161h 05Future TrippingStacey Moniz: In the Aftermath of the Fires on MauiThis week we are joined by Stacey Moniz. As a beloved community member who is deeply rooted on the island, Stacey generously shares with us where things stand currently and helps us understand the complicated and entrenched forces that contributed to this disaster unfolding as it did. Stacey & Laura discuss grief & loss, the ineffable pain that continues to course through the island, the profound strength and devotion of her family, friends, colleagues, and fellow community members and - importantly - what we can all learn from this tragedy.To learn more about Future Tripping, Laura’s wo...2023-11-0959 minFuture TrippingDr. Lisa Wade: Sex & Hookup CultureSex & hookup culture is what Dr. Lisa Wade and Laura talk about this week. Having written t-h-e book on hookup culture, American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus, we couldn’t be in better hands for this ever more important and deeply relevant conversation. Because hookup culture intimately ties to so much else in our society, this conversation is meaningful whether or not you, or someone you care about, is on a campus. Dr. Wade has a great amount of expertise but remains accessible, feels strongly but remains credible. An extremely tough balance to strike. For everyone who...2023-11-0257 minFuture TrippingDr. Rafael Pelayo: Sleep! How & WhySleep! It’s something we all do & yet so many of us don’t understand, exactly, why it’s critical and how to truly get good/restorative sleep. Dr. Rafael Pelayo has spent decades of his career studying & treating sleep issues and disorders. This was both a lot of fun & very informative as Dr. Pelayo knows so [!] much about sleep and it seems like there is not a sleep issue that’s eluded him during his long career. We’re so grateful to Dr. Pelayo for providing us with such concrete guidance and many practical do’s & don’ts.To l...2023-10-2656 minFuture TrippingSarah Weber: OCD. What It Is & Is NotObsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior remain widely misunderstood. We are fortunate to be joined this week by Sarah Weber who has worked for years as an art therapist and mental health counselor. While many listening may not have ever felt the experience of obsessing about something, you likely know someone who does. Now and then or regularly. Sarah walks us through so much practical and instructive knowledge and guidance. We really appreciate her joining us to help further our understanding of this realm of worry and all the different ways it can manifest.To learn more...2023-10-191h 02Future TrippingDoug Baldwin: Beyond the NFL & Super Bowl Championships - Cultivating Our True HumanityFormer NFL wide receiver & Super Bowl Champion with the Seattle Seahawks; current founder of the Family First Community Center; philanthropist; and CEO Doug Baldwin sits down with Laura this week. Doug’s openness and commitment to authenticity allow them to discuss, in detail, vulnerability and what it means to bring our whole selves to our lives. Originally filmed as an on-camera interview, we wanted to help you access it in your pod feed as well. We are deeply grateful to Doug for offering so much of himself in this conversation.To learn more about Future Tripping, Laura’s wo...2023-10-1251 minFuture TrippingLaura van Dernoot Lipsky: Q & A on Trauma/Overwhelm/& MoreThis week we are doing something a little bit different. A wonderful colleague of ours requested, given everything going on in the world, a very short Q & A session that she could share with others who may be struggling. This is our attempt at that! A video portion can be found on our site as well. We hope it’s helpful.To learn more about Future Tripping, Laura’s work, and The Trauma Stewardship Institute, or to email a question you'd like Laura and her guests to respond to, please click here, or call 360-228-5804 anytime and...2023-10-0511 minFuture TrippingKathryn Lindsay: Internet Culture - From Opinion Fatigue to Our Digital Presence After We DieCulture writer Kate Lindsay is with us this week to talk about everything from whataboutism and opinion fatigue to our online presence from when we are born until after we die. Kate’s experience with all angles of being online combined with her astute observations make this such an accessible conversation. There is so much I don’t know about social media and this was such a fun and informative romp. I don’t take for granted all I learned from her this week! I so appreciate Kate sharing her vast knowledge and incredibly interesting insight with us.To...2023-09-281h 04Future TrippingLily Levitt: On Disordered Eating. Struggling With & Recovering FromToday I have the privilege of talking with Lily Levitt. I first heard Lily share a bit about her life when talking with her father, Steven Levitt, on his podcast People I Mostly Admire - part of the Freakonomics network. In our conversation, she powerfully shares about her struggle with, and recovery from, disordered eating. I am extremely grateful she was open to joining us so we can learn from her tremendous wisdom and admirable honesty. instagram: @recoveryandiscoveryPeers.netNational Alliance for Eating DisordersTo learn more about Future Tripping, Laura’s wo...2023-09-211h 05Future TrippingDustin Washington: Social Justice + Spiritual Consciousness + Human SolidarityDustin Washington joins us this week for a conversation about social justice, spiritual consciousness, & human solidarity. Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of The Soul Focused Group and Co-Director of the Human Solidarity Project, Dustin has worked for over 25 years as a Racial Equity educator and social change leader. More recently, he has grounded those efforts with his work in spiritual consciousness. Dustin’s depth and breadth of knowledge combined with his willingness to be self-reflective, honest, and forthcoming is - truly - inspiring. For anyone interested in social change & liberation work, we think you’ll really appreciate this conversation!2023-09-141h 04Future TrippingDr. Anna Lembke: Dopamine Nation - Finding Balance in the Age of IndulgenceOur fall series starts with the tremendous wisdom & research of Dr. Anna Lembke. Her latest book, Dopamine Nation, is all about the role dopamine plays in our lives and how we can, realistically, work to find balance amidst a world that is drenched in over-stimulation. Dr. Lembke offers a key to understanding so much of human behavior. We are thrilled to have her with us this week!To learn more about Future Tripping, Laura’s work, and The Trauma Stewardship Institute, or to email a question you'd like Laura and her guests to respond to, please cl...2023-09-0750 minFuture Tripping6-year-old Casey & Mom Abigail: Challenges & Joys of Being Gender Expansive [from the archives while we’re off the grid]We are taking a few weeks off the grid. Hoping you enjoy these episodes from the archives.In this not to be missed episode, we are joined by a very special guest. Laura talks with 6-year-old Casey and their mom, Abigail, about being non-binary and gender expansive. Casey generously shares with us their insights, experiences and advice for other children and adults. We even get some book recommendations! Abigail then offers us a window into their family’s journey and what it means to her to be a fierce advocate for creating a world where all children se...2023-08-311h 09Future TrippingBrother Pháp Hữu: On Buddhism, Thích Nhất Hạnh, Loss & Love [from the archives while we’re off the grid]We are taking a few weeks off the grid. Hoping you enjoy these episodes from the archives. This week, Laura talks with Brother Chân Pháp Hữu. Brother Hữu is a Zen Buddhist monk, Abbott of Plum Village in France, international educator, and long time attendant to the venerable Thích Nhất Hạnh. They discuss how as a boy in Canada, he first met Thích Nhất Hạnh and was so moved by his teachings that he moved to Plum Village at age 13 to become a monk. The two community builders and frie...2023-08-241h 19Future TrippingMatt Reddam: Surviving the Most Destructive Fire in California History and What Really Matters [from the archives while we're off the grid]We are taking a few weeks off the grid. Hoping you enjoy these episodes from the archives.This week Laura talks with her friend and colleague Matt Reddam. Matt is a survivor of complex childhood trauma and now works with children, families, schools and systems in a variety of roles. He lives in Butte County which experienced the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history. Matt shares his belief that creating connection – even when there are differences and divisions – is the key to moving forward, healing and rebuilding oneself and one’s community. They discuss the impo...2023-08-171h 08Future TrippingEmily Carmichael: Before/After Spielberg & the Challenges of HollywoodIf there is something Emily Carmichael has known well, it’s been how to work incredibly hard. Writing independently for 11 long years, the stress of paying rent continuously looming, she’ll never forget the day Steven Spielberg asked to meet with her. This week we get to hear about Hollywood. What’s gotten better in terms of supporting artists, how far it has to go regarding destigmatizing mental health, and how at least this artist has forged her own way despite the overwhelm. Regardless of your relationship with television and movies, Emily’s insights speak to all of us and her...2023-08-1053 minFuture TrippingEloise Cherian: Psychedelic Science & the Future of Psychedelic-assisted TherapyThe future of psychedelic science & psychedelic-assisted therapy is incredibly promising. Practiced for millenia by Indigenous communities, this path is proving to be very hopeful for so many who have not found relief through other modalities. While having just graduated from Pomona College, Eloise Cherian joins us today with an incredibly impressive amount of experience already in this field. She and Laura discuss the basics, dive into her research in college, and focus on the incredibly important ethics surrounding these treatment and healing options. Eloise’s passion for, and knowledge of, this science shine through and we are so fortunate to...2023-08-0356 minFuture TrippingConnie Burk: Non-precious ParentingMother of four, this week we get to talk with Connie Burk about non-precious parenting. What it looks like, why it can be so sustaining, and why maintaining one’s sense of humor through it all is critical. Long time advocate and activist; community leader; Co-author of Trauma Stewardship, there is no shortage of directions this conversation could have gone, but we know Connie’s wisdom and insight will be a balm for anyone who has ever cared for a child.To learn more about Future Tripping, Laura’s work, and The Trauma Stewardship Institute, or to email...2023-07-2745 minFuture TrippingCarter Osborne: Applying to College - Tips From an ExpertWhile getting to attend college is a true privilege, the application process is grueling at best. Carter Osborne has worked with students for years as they craft their essays, but the role he plays in kids’ lives during this pivotal time goes much deeper. Devoted to teen mental health and suicide prevention, Carter approaches the entire process as an actual opportunity for students to get to know themselves. For true self-reflection. Reforming the college admissions process in the United States can’t happen soon enough but, until then, students having a trusted ally by their side throughout it all is c...2023-07-2059 minFuture TrippingSara Ainsworth: Reproductive Justice - What We Can All DoSara Ainsworth is an absolute force. Kind, brilliant, skillful, and entirely devoted, she and her incredible colleagues work to [from their site] transform the law and policy landscape through advocacy, support, and organizing so all people have the power to determine if, when, and how to define, create, and sustain families with dignity, and to actualize sexual and reproductive wellbeing on their own terms. This means Sara builds on her decades of experience working for social justice to face some of the most heartbreaking situations in our country that involve harm to women as they try to maintain sovereignty...2023-07-1349 minFuture TrippingNathan Richards-Wedge: Working to End Homophobia & Transphobia in SportAs a colleague and friend, Nate and I have spent years talking about the importance of having a Plan B in life. Very fortunately, one of Nate’s Plan B’s led him to the incredible work at Athlete Ally. Their mission is to end homophobia and transphobia in sport and to activate the athletic community to exercise their leadership to champion LGBTQI+ equality. Nate shares with us about their extremely impactful work and we go a bit further into why we think having a Plan B is so invaluable. Anytime, but especially now, I really appreciate getting to have...2023-07-0647 minFuture TrippingCharlotte Thone: Honoring Stella’s Life & Legacy As Her Big SisterStella was 14 when she died and yet her life has left an indelible legacy on everyone who was blessed to know her. Today, we have the privilege of talking with her older sister who was with her from when the diagnosis was received until she passed away. The family was blessed with an incredibly loving community and a deep bench of support and yet, there is nothing quite like the sibling bond when it comes to a loss of this magnitude and the ensuing heartbreak. We are honored that Charlotte was willing to share so honestly and candidly in...2023-06-291h 02Future TrippingDr. Christopher Lowry: Your Microbiome - Why It's More Important Than You ThinkFrom ancient forest bathing to modern biome boosting, we’re hearing more and more about our gut health. Our conversation with Dr. Christopher Lowry helps us begin to understand the very important implications of maintaining one’s gut health and how it has major ramifications not just for our physical health but our mental health as well. Dr. Lowry’s research focuses on stress-related physiology and behavior with an emphasis on the role of the microbiome-gut-brain axis in health and well-being. And not just physical health but our mental health as well.His research is absolutely fascinating, and yo...2023-06-221h 01Future TrippingEliaichi Kimaro: Transforming Trauma Into ArtThis week we are getting to see how transforming trauma into art can be truly life-affirming. Joined by filmmaker, artist, writer, and activist Eliaichi Kimaro, we learn how metabolizing one’s overwhelm can lead to enduring beauty. Years ago, Eli moved from full-time work as an advocate and activist to becoming a filmmaker. Her award-winning documentary A Lot Like You has won many awards and toured film festivals around the world. As Director of 9elephants Productions, she uses art and video to bring stories of struggle, resistance and survival to a broader audience. This conversation takes us from Eli’s fa...2023-06-1556 minFuture TrippingMatt Soule: Cold Water Immersion & Other Practices for Mastering One’s Stress ResponseThere are many long-held cultural practices that have new science bolstering them, and cold water immersion is definitely one of those. Matt Soule is Washington state’s only Level 3 Wim Hof Method instructor and has been studying and practicing strategies to help master one’s stress response for years. In this conversation, Matt and Laura walk through very practical, accessible, concrete ways to reset one’s nervous system - all with safety as the absolute priority. Because of Matt’s expertise, he’s also able to offer a great deal of insight into both the physiological benefits as well as the dee...2023-06-081h 02Future TrippingLesley Todaro: ADHD! A Very Deep DiveADHD, despite many advancements, remains widely misunderstood. We are so fortunate to be joined this week by expert Lesley Todaro, the Co-founder of the Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center. We get all [all that can fit into an hour that is!] our questions answered. Approaching this entirely from a strengths-based perspective, we learn what, exactly, ADHD is and gain a clearer sense of the misinformation that surrounds it. Lesley compassionately talks about both what’s beautiful and what’s challenging for all involved and offers listeners extremely concrete strategies for being as constructive and wise as possible. We truly appreciate the...2023-06-0154 minFuture TrippingDr. Luc Schneider: Decision Fatigue! Can you relate?We, personally, don’t know anyone who is not buckling under the weight of Decision Fatigue and Cognitive Overload. Laura has the privilege of being in conversation with Dr. Luc Schneider this week. We learn that a good decision is not necessarily one that has a good outcome, but rather one that has been made through a good decision making process. Dr. Schneider explains what that entails and generously answers all of Laura’s questions as they relate to decision fatigue and how to balance being thorough with not obsessing or perseverating. We learn how overconfidence and underconfidence play into...2023-05-251h 00Future TrippingCeleste Coler: Cultivating & Maintaining Self-Respect in the Face of Societal HeadwindsCultivating and maintaining self-respect in the face of societal headwinds can be extremely difficult and feel like a real reach on any given day. That’s the subject of this week’s conversation between Laura and recent college graduate, and soon-to-be medical school student, Celeste Coler. They start by talking about the fraught process of being accepted into, or rejected from, schools and jobs. From there, Celeste shares beautifully about navigating recent loss and trauma in her life. Being mixed race there’s lots to talk about in terms of being a part of predominantly white institutions, and they end on...2023-05-1855 minFuture TrippingFlynn Coleman: On the Urgency of Humanely Designed AI & Reimagining Our RealityWe continue our launch of Season Two talking with Flynn Coleman about the urgency of humanely designed artificial intelligence, what it means to work for social and environmental justice in a sustainable way, and why it’s critical to not neglect joy & beauty. Flynn is an international human rights attorney, author, and artificial intelligence expert. Having spent years at the forefront of conversations on the urgency of humanely designed AI, Flynn and Laura talk about how quickly the current landscape is changing and the larger implications of what it means to do work that will never be completed in on...2023-05-1156 minFuture TrippingDaniel Pink: Ever Regretted Anything? This Is For You!In our inaugural episode of Season Two, Laura talks with Daniel Pink. Pink has authored 5 New York Times bestsellers, and for more than two decades has explored and researched behavior and creativity. In this conversation, they dive into his latest research on regret - why this ubiquitous human experience is one to turn towards, not away from. They talk further about what constitutes a meaningful life and weave in concrete tips on cultivating creativity and maximizing motivation. We are thrilled to launch our second season with his insight and optimism.To learn more about Future...2023-05-0451 min
Chronically MisinformedThe Nuance of Trauma with Shulamit Ber LevtovSend us a textSHULAMIT:The Entrepreneurs' Therapisthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shulamitberlevtov/https://www.Instagram.com/the_entrepreneurs_therapistRESOURCES: https://www.shula.ca/coach-or-therapist-for-an-entrepreneur-which-is-better/Trauma Stewardship:Institute: https://traumastewardship.com/Books:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/574932/trauma-stewardship-by-laura-van-dernoot-lipsky-with-connie-burk/9781576759448https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/567573/the-age-of-overwhelm-by-laura-van-dernoot-lipsky/9781523094738Ted talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOzDGrcvmusNICOLE & The Soulful HumanThe Soulful Human was created by Nicole as a way to share...2023-02-131h 24Future TrippingSeason One!: We Are So Grateful For YouWe wanted to take a moment to really thank you, our listeners, for helping this podcast thrive! We have just wrapped Season One and will be back in early 2023. We so appreciate you, and spending this time with all of you each week has been a treat. Thank you for joining our community and we look forward to diving into the new year with you. For any suggestions, please do reach out to us at traumastewardship.com. Again, thank you! 2022-12-0100 minFuture TrippingRobin Brulé: Surviving Gun Violence & Honoring the Legacies of Those We’ve LostIn our final episode of Season One, Laura speaks with Robin Brulé. Written about in The Age of Overwhelm, Robin’s mother and close friend were murdered while drinking coffee and reading the morning paper in their home. Robin speaks about her path from the day that forever changed her life through today and offers listeners encouragement to take time, truly take time, to grieve and mourn, and shares why having realistic expectations of oneself is critical. She and Laura also talk about the incredibly important work Robin does to help survivors of domestic violence access the financial tools nec...2022-11-1751 minFuture TrippingAchut Deng: UnstoppableWhen reflecting on the early days of the pandemic, something forever memorable is Achut Deng’s story as reported on the New York Times podcast The Daily. Journalist Caitlin Dickerson met Achut when trying to give voice to some of the workers in the United States who were most vulnerable when it came to coronavirus exposure. Achut is a survivor of the Sudanese civil war and lived in a refugee camp for years. After coming to the U.S. she eventually found herself working at a meat packing plant in South Dakota. She is a single mom to her th...2022-11-101h 06Future TrippingFreedom Siyam: For Anyone Who Has Ever Cared About Educators, This Week Is For YouThis week Laura talks with Freedom Siyam. Freedom has been a classroom teacher, principal, adjunct faculty member and so much more! For decades he’s also been a community organizer for social justice and international human rights causes both in the U.S. and the Philippines. Freedom shares honestly what he sees kids going through and his colleagues going through. By looking closely at the systems and structures that make up education, he offers his analysis of a few reasons why we are where we are today. He has real and compassionate advice for those coming into the field as...2022-11-0348 minFuture TrippingKrystal Rodriguez: Closing Rikers Island, Balancing the Personal & Political, and When To Kick In Your Plan BJoin Laura as she talks with former public defender and current policy expert, Krystal Rodriguez. Krystal has spent her entire career focusing on how to represent, defend, advocate for, and shift systems to better serve folks from marginalized and underserved communities. In this conversation they discuss her incredibly interesting and critically important work on bail reform and closing Rikers Island. She generously shares her insightful self-reflection and the subsequent rough road she traveled as she enacted her Plan B. And they talk about the importance of understanding what being personally connected to one’s career means for one’s life...2022-10-2756 minFuture TrippingDrs. Tom Gilovich and Shai Davidai: For Anyone Who Wonders Why Life Can Feel So Hard [even harder than it may be]This week we are joined by two experts on people’s perceptions of the world and their influence on our actions. Laura has been an admirer, and drawn on the work of, Dr. Gilovich and Dr. Davidai for years, and during their conversation today, they generously indulge Laura as she asks them to apply their research and own personal practices to Laura’s own work in trauma, vicarious trauma, overwhelm, and systematic oppression/structural supremacy. They cover everything from enduring regret to the headwinds/tailwinds asymmetry. With humor and candor, they relay their pioneering research in very accessible ways and...2022-10-201h 14Future TrippingLezlie Griffin: How Communities Worldwide Are Opposing Fossil Fuels & Dirty Mining While Promoting Sustainable SolutionsThis week’s conversation is with activist, community builder, lawyer, and DEI leader Lezlie Griffin. Through her work with Earthworks, Lezlie supports employees in their devoted efforts to prevent fossil fuel and mining initiatives, and to change and enforce laws that hold companies responsible for the pollution and harm that they cause. Lezlie offers us sage insight and advice on how we can find ways to navigate our own overwhelm around the climate crisis and all the inequities, exhaustion, and despair it can carry with it. She and Laura discuss solastalgia, the importance of staying present and not future tr...2022-10-1357 minFuture TrippingDeadria Boyland: Intimate Relationships - What To Do When They Become Manipulative/Controlling/AbusiveJoin Laura this week as she talks with an esteemed leader in the Anti-Violence and Domestic Violence fields, Deadria Boyland. Having done this work for over 30 years, Deadria brings her wealth of knowledge to the conversation and together they discuss how we can recognize manipulation, control, and abuse in our own relationships as well as in relationships of loved ones and those around us. Whether it’s a blossoming relationship in middle school or a long-held one by older adults, warning signs are discussed and strategies are offered. Importantly, Laura and Deadria remind us that abuse in relationships can ha...2022-10-061h 10Future TrippingKendall Titus: On Sympathetic Joy, Loss, & OverwhelmThis week Laura talks with Kendall Titus, a wise beyond her years entrepreneur and college student. Kendall shares her thoughts about navigating overwhelm, in college and beyond. They discuss loss and grieving, with Kendall offering concrete strategies that have been helping her over the past year. And they talk about sympathetic joy and all that can come from that practice. We also get to hear about Womxn Ignite, co-founded by Kendall and her BFF from high school, and written about in Forbes. Given all the headwinds facing young adults today, this conversation will inspire and - we are sure...2022-09-2959 minFuture TrippingDr. Carl Erik Fisher: Addiction. All [or so much of what] You Need To KnowThis week, Laura is in conversation with psychiatrist, bioethicist, assistant professor at Columbia University, and author, Dr. Carl Erik Fisher. Dr. Fisher, through his long career, extensive research, and personal experience of being in recovery, shares the critical truth that addiction has spanned history, and is something that exists in all of us, with no bright line that separates us from them. He explains that approaching addiction recovery in that dichotomous way is at best ineffective and at worst dangerous and deadly. He offers that simple solutions like a War on Drugs, more law enforcement, and cutting off supplies...2022-09-221h 01Future TrippingDeepa Iyer: The Ecosystem of Social Justice Work – Finding Our Place on the MapThis week Laura talks with award-winning author, lawyer, and strategist Deepa Iyer. Deepa and the organization she works with, Building Movement Project, create building blocks for activist organizations to translate their desires to create change into concrete practices they can implement. These two activists connect on their belief that how we do the work is just as important as what the work is, and that we can't delegate social change work to people in the nonprofit sector or to activists. We all have important roles to play, no matter what our jobs and identities are. They talk about Deepa’s...2022-09-1555 minFuture TrippingMaggie Cook: How One Person Changed [so much at] Facebook & the Critical Field of Trust and SafetyThis week Laura dives into the world of tech and Trust & Safety. Trust and Safety refers to teams that work to prevent online harm. This can include anything from predatory behavior like child sexual abuse and violence to mental health crises such as suicidal ideation. As technology evolves, Trust and Safety teams are always evolving to combat new threats and care for those in crisis. Some of the content within this episode is detailed and explicit. Laura is joined by Maggie Cook, an expert in this field. They discuss Maggie’s pioneering work at Facebook and her move...2022-09-081h 05Future TrippingDr. Derik Smith: Race, Spirituality, Teaching Inside Prisons, & What We Have Yet to Learn from Hip HopThis week Laura dives into a conversation about race, spirituality, teaching inside and outside of prisons, and what we have yet to learn from hip hop with Dr. Derik Smith. Professor Smith talks about his own self-identity leading to his quest for knowledge and studies in African American literary culture, and shares his deep belief in creating learning communities where principles of justice and equal intellectual footing are centered and commonalities are found. It’s not only the subject matter that Professor Smith teaches about that makes him such a gift to his students and colleagues, but also the he...2022-09-011h 01
Therapy Chat345: Coming Back From Secondary Traumatic Stress + Burnout with Laura Van Dernoot LipskyWelcome back to Therapy Chat! This month we have been talking about self care and secondary traumatic stress/burnout. Today host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C revisits an interview from 2016 with Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, who is the author of the classic bestseller, "Trauma Stewardship: An everyday guide to caring for self while caring for others," and a newer book, "The Age of Overwhelm: Strategies for the long haul." She also has a fabulous TED Talk entitled "Beyond the Cliff." See below for links to these resources. In this episode you'll hear the two Lauras discussing trauma exposure, an occupational hazard for th...2022-08-2645 minFuture TrippingAlex Soukakos: Long Term Grieving, Cumulative Loss, & Transitioning to College and AdulthoodJoin Laura this week as she talks about long-term grieving, cumulative loss, and the transition to college and adulting with Alexander Soukakos, a graphic artist and design student. Alex lost his mother soon after his birth and generously shares with us insights about his years of experience navigating grief and loss. They also discuss the challenges of transitioning from high school to college and living on one’s own. He offers concrete advice for young adults and those who love them. Together they agree that we should never underestimate the small things that get us through a hard day an...2022-08-251h 00
Therapy Chat344: Vicarious Trauma And Helping ProfessionalsWelcome back to Therapy Chat! Continuing the theme of tending to our own needs, today’s topic is one that’s important to therapy professionals and to first responders, too. To anyone who works with people who are suffering, Vicarious Trauma is important. Host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C revisits a past episode in which she speaks about Secondary Traumatic Stress and Vicarious Trauma after attending a workshop on this topic by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky, the author of Trauma Stewardship. This week is Part 1 and next week, in part 2, we will hear from Laura van Dernoot Lipsky herself! Here’s what you’l...2022-08-1929 minFuture TrippingBeth Macy: The Award Winning and Emmy Nominated Dopesick & a Lifetime of Dedication to Outsiders and UnderdogsThis week we are so grateful to be joined by New York Times best-selling author and Executive Producer and writer of the Hulu series - and Emmy nominated! - Dopesick. Beth Macy and Laura discuss the arc of Beth’s life and career and the enormous challenges of maintaining one’s own equilibrium when surrounded by extreme despair. Beth’s devotion to giving voice to those who are so often disregarded and forgotten is unparalleled and it was a true honor to have her join us during her book launch week. For everyone who has found themselves questioning how they c...2022-08-181h 14Future TrippingJulie Lythcott-Haims: Adulting is Hard a-n-d We Can All Do Hard ThingsAdulting. There’s really not a prescribed age when it starts or when it ends. In this week’s episode, Laura talks to critically acclaimed author, teacher, activist and parent, Julie Lythcott-Haims. They talk about Julie’s decades of experience with both young adults and their parents/guardians and how, often, less is more. Julie beautifully speaks to one of the themes of her work with young adults which is “You matter.” Unconditionally. Not when this or if this. Just you. Yourself. They connect on their backgrounds and intersecting paths, their work, and their hope for doing all they can to all...2022-08-1156 minFuture TrippingOff the Grid: Our team is off the grid this week. We are really looking forward to being back in conversation with you next Thursday!To learn more about Future Tripping, Laura’s work, and The Trauma Stewardship Institute, or to email a question you'd like Laura and her guests to respond to, please click here, or call 360-228-5804 anytime and leave us a voicemail. And you can find us on Instagram here. 2022-08-0400 minFuture TrippingJilyne Jarvis: World Competitor to Mentor of ManyThis week Laura connects with former U.S. Ski Team member, non-profit founder and girls’ advocate, Jilyne Jarvis. Together they explore the realm of self-confidence and Jilyne talks about her professional competitive years and the consequences of a culture with a hyper focus on performance, outcome and external validation. Determined to change things, Jilyne co-founded an organization that supports girls in confidence building and learning to accept fear and mistakes as essential stepping stones towards learning and growth. Jilyne is a gift to countless young people and it was such a joy to have her join us!To...2022-07-281h 03Future TrippingCameron Rogers, Freckled Foodie: From Wall Street to WellnessThis week, Laura talks with fellow podcaster and mental health advocate Cameron Rogers, aka Freckled Foodie. On her multiple platforms, Cameron shares authentic content about wellness, mental health, motherhood and popular culture. In this episode, she and Laura discuss her choice after a life-altering accident to pivot from Wall Street to Content Creation where she is able to be her real self and create community for others. She and Laura touch on a number of topics that continue to hold stigma for some and delve into how to change that, individually and collectively.To learn more about...2022-07-211h 03Future TrippingDr. Ashley Covington: Depression & Anxiety - Eastern, Western & Psychedelic Assisted Therapy ApproachesI think we can all relate to feeling depressed and anxious some of the time or a lot of the time. In both breadth and depth, this episode covers a lot of ground. Laura talks with psychiatrist Dr. Ashley Covington who practices with a holistic and integrated approach, including using ketamine assisted psychotherapy. During a time when so many people around the world are understandably struggling, Dr. Covington and Laura remind us that we’re in good company and that there is an abundance of strategies for tending to oneself and each other. Ketamine retreat website: tranquil-trip.com...2022-07-141h 10Future TrippingShaq Williams: From Trinidad to the States, Boxing to Yoga. The Art & Science of Transformation.This week Laura talks with Shaq Williams, a physical and spiritual coach, trainer, and practitioner. From growing up in Trinidad to moving to the States; transitioning from soccer to boxing to yoga; and shifting from being withdrawn to outgoing, they cover a lot of ground. Shaq shares what he’s learned as a result of family pain, being unhoused, and erecting unscalable walls around his heart. Together he and Laura reflect on that moment so many of us can relate to when one’s survival skills no longer serve us and - once we have that insight - how to m...2022-07-071h 22Future TrippingGail Cornwall: For Anyone Who Is, Was, Or Cares About a Perfectionist, This Is For You!Perfection may sound great, but there is more and more evidence that striving for perfection significantly disadvantages one’s ability to navigate life’s ups and downs – which we all inevitably have. This week, Laura talks with writer, teacher, attorney, and mother of five, Gail Cornwall, about the importance of striving for excellence but not perfectionism. They discuss the research around centering our self-worth on the process of learning as opposed to our accomplishments and explore the many ways we internalize - from society - the myths surrounding perfectionism. The good news is there are concrete and tangible strategies to hel...2022-06-301h 07Future TrippingMatt Reddam: Surviving the Most Destructive Fire in California History and What Really MattersThis week Laura talks with her friend and colleague Matt Reddam. Matt is a survivor of complex childhood trauma and now works with children, families, schools and systems in a variety of roles. He lives in Butte County which experienced the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history. Matt shares his belief that creating connection - even when there are differences and divisions - is the key to moving forward, healing and rebuilding oneself and one’s community. They discuss the importance of normalizing conversations about overwhelm, trauma, and mental health – especially among men and within our educat...2022-06-231h 08Future TrippingJohn Richards: How a DJ’s Message of “You Are Not Alone” Has Impacted Listeners Around The WorldThis week Laura talks to the internationally renowned DJ and Director of On-Air Programming at KEXP Radio, John Richards. As Host of The Morning Show, John talks openly about mental health while playing music for his listeners. During the pandemic he tripled his listenership as people flocked to his unique radio space where he regularly assures them that, “You are not alone.” In their conversation, he and Laura talk about the responsibilities, challenges, and joy that come with the privilege of offering support and creating community for others. John speaks about the toll that the daily exposure of hearing abou...2022-06-161h 19Future TrippingNaomi Fuentes: Beyond Friday Night Lights - This Is For Anyone Who Cares About SchoolsTeaching, and working in schools, is incredibly difficult under any circumstances. During Covid, it has become exponentially so. This week, Laura talks with Naomi Fuentes, a high school teacher in Odessa, Texas. Odessa is known by many as the home of Friday Night Lights and was highlighted in The New York Times podcast The Daily at the beginning of the pandemic. Naomi was prominently featured throughout the series where she shared her - and her community’s - experiences through national loss and mourning, changing mandates, and crushing stress and fatigue. Naomi’s devotion is profound and anyone who cros...2022-06-091h 12Future TrippingDr. William Parham: Caring For the Mental Health of the NBA, Elite Athletes, & … Really All of UsThis week, as the NBA finals are underway, Laura talks with Dr. William Parham, the inaugural Director of the Mental Health and Wellness Program of the National Basketball Players Association. Dr. Parham is a Psychologist and Professor of Counseling at Loyola Marymount University, and together he and Laura explore many of the current, and historic, forces that impact the mental health of NBA players and other elite athletes. They cover everything from the legacy of systematic oppression and structural supremacy to professional sports’ present day responsibility to treat athletes as multi-faceted individuals, often with complex lives, and - as Dr...2022-06-021h 13Future TrippingJayla Wilson: On Race, Gender, Class & Containing MultitudesIn this episode, Laura talks with Jayla Wilson. Having known each other for years, they head into previously uncharted waters discussing race, gender, class, and so much more. Studying English Literature and Environmental Science in college, Jayla speaks about the various intersections in her life that have been both challenging and growth inducing: being Black, a woman, an athlete, an environmentalist, and newly committed to writing about her - and others’ - experiences through journalism. For anyone who has ever wanted to change the course of one’s life, this conversation is for you.To learn more abou...2022-05-261h 13Future TrippingBrother Pháp Hữu: On Buddhism, Thích Nhất Hạnh, Loss & LoveThis week, Laura talks with Brother Chân Pháp Hữu. Brother Hữu is a Zen Buddhist monk, Abbott of Plum Village in France, international educator, and long time attendant to the venerable Thích Nhất Hạnh. They discuss how as a boy in Canada, he first met Thích Nhất Hạnh and was so moved by his teachings that he moved to Plum Village at age 13 to become a monk. The two community builders and friends discuss the passing of their beloved teacher, how the teachings of Buddhism guide them, and how they each naviga...2022-05-191h 19Future TrippingDr. Chamberlain: Abortions & the Critical Right to Self-Governance and Personal AutonomyThis week Laura is in conversation with Dr. Chamberlain. An abortion provider, ObGyn and Medical Director, he has dedicated his career to women’s healthcare. Having been friends for over 25 years, they discuss how he sustains his kindness, compassion, and perspective, even amidst 80 hour weeks. He generously shares his evolution from being raised with conservative values to now being resolute in the critical right of self-governance and personal autonomy for every woman. With a strong focus on the collaborative nature of this work, he reminds us of what it means to come together to protect human rights and how we...2022-05-121h 03Future TrippingDr. Jon Conte: Even When Witnessing The Unspeakable - A Belief in Hope, Healing, and HumankindJoin us this week as Laura talks to her beloved and brilliant mentor, Dr. Jon Conte. Jon is one of the world’s foremost experts in trauma and child abuse prevention. Sought out for decades for his expert witness testimony, he has also been the Director of The Joshua Center on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, and is a Professor Emeritus of Social Work at the University of Washington. Together he and Laura go deep into all things trauma and abuse. They discuss how we can maintain our sense of hope in humankind when we are exposed to trauma and ov...2022-05-051h 20Future TrippingDr. Alexa Albert: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Narcissism [or at least what we could cover in an hour!]In this episode Laura is in conversation with Dr. Alexa Albert, an expert on narcissism. They do a deep dive into what narcissism is, where it most often comes from, and how it manifests in a variety of relationships. Alexa shares her belief in the importance of “Getting a PhD in knowing yourself,” as navigating narcissism can be confusing, painful, and even - at times - dangerous. Listeners will leave with tangible and concrete strategies, and we hope this episode sheds some meaningful light on what so many of us have been - at one point or another - impac...2022-04-281h 08
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonPreventing Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue with Laura van Dernoot LipskyWith so much suffering going on in the world that’s worthy of our compassion and engagement, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by it even as we have the desire to remain engaged. Secondary traumatic stress is the stress we are exposed to when we interact with other people’s stress, and it manifests at both an individual and societal level. When not managed effectively, it wears us down and diminishes our ability to contribute in a positive way.On this episode of Being Well, Forrest talks with trauma expert Laura van Dernoot Lipsy about how we can...2022-04-2552 minFuture TrippingLibby Ludlow: What Being An Olympian, Author & Mom Have In CommonHaving meaningful goals and high expectations of ourselves - while remaining realistic and compassionate - is a delicate balance. This week Laura talks with Olympian and U.S. National Ski Team Champion, author, and mom, Libby Ludlow. They discuss her tremendous achievements, range of regrets, the merit in having a failure resume, and how living according to one’s personal values [as opposed to as if every day is your last] can help mitigate overwhelm. No need to have ever even seen snow for this conversation to resonate deeply.2022-04-211h 07Future Tripping6-year-old Casey and Mom Abigail: Challenges and Joys of Being Gender ExpansiveIn this not to be missed episode, we are joined by a very special guest. Laura talks with 6-year-old Casey and their mom, Abigail, about being non-binary and gender expansive. Casey generously shares with us their insights, experiences and advice for other children and adults. We even get some book recommendations! Abigail then offers us a window into their family’s journey and what it means to her to be a fierce advocate for creating a world where all children see themselves. To learn more about this podcast, Laura’s work, and The Trauma Stewardship Institute, or to em...2022-04-141h 09Future TrippingMallory: From the Air Force to the Airlines. For Anyone Who Travels on Planes, This Is for You.In this episode Laura speaks with Mallory, a US Air Force veteran, flight attendant/trainer, and PhD candidate. They discuss the onslaught of new and overwhelming challenges that those in the aviation industry are facing, and the lack of systemic support. Mallory describes how isolating and dehumanizing the job can feel and she offers us all a checklist of things we can do to make everyone’s travel a little bit better.To learn more about this podcast, Laura’s work, and The Trauma Stewardship Institute, or to email a question you'd like Laura and her guests to re...2022-04-071h 07Future TrippingTatum Dahl: Why Humor, Honesty & Empathy MatterTatum Dahl is a Social Media Maven and Influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and millions of likes on Tik Tok. A recent college graduate, she has years of experience navigating public opinion and public scrutiny. In the often-overwhelming landscape of young adulthood, navigating one’s life privately can be daunting enough. In this episode Tatum and Laura talk about both the privilege and challenges of being in the spotlight on social media for millions to relate to, learn from, and - not infrequently - judge. She shares strategies for balancing the highlight reel nature of so...2022-03-311h 03Future TrippingMichele Storms: How to Future Plan [Instead of Trip]How do we stay fully present, find joy in the moment and future plan, but not trip? Michele Storms, the Executive Director of ACLU WA, balances these coexisting necessities for progress with her tremendous leadership and wisdom. In this episode, Laura and Michele talk about how to keep colleagues hopeful and sustained through a commitment to a workplace culture that honors recharging, restoring, resourcing, and leading by example. The two social justice activists share how honoring their full range of feelings - including despair, anger and exhaustion - is critical. And, we are reminded to notice what’s good ar...2022-03-2459 minFuture TrippingWelela Solomon: Balancing Two Cultures and Becoming One SelfFor most teenagers, standing at the threshold of adulthood is both exciting and overwhelming - especially right now with so much uncertainty in the future. In this episode, Laura talks with Welela, a high school senior and first-generation Ethiopian- American, about the fraught landscape of young adulthood. She shares with Laura the impact family, friends, traditional Ethiopian values, reflection and prayer have on her life. And how with humor she’s able to mitigate the overwhelm that feels ever-present, whether due to social media, being over-scheduled, or the push towards perfectionism.To learn more about this podcast, La...2022-03-171h 00Future TrippingDr. Vance Vredenburg: Frogs, Fear, and Finding Hope Amid DespairRemaining optimistic in the face of our current climate crisis can seem like an impossibility. In this episode Laura talks with world-renowned scientist Dr. Vance Vredenburg about everything from the origins of his love of nature as a child in Mexico, to his fight to save a species, to becoming one of the first scientists to recognize the sixth mass extinction. Together they discuss the importance of using scientific knowledge for positive impact and change, and how small accomplishments can keep overwhelm at bay. To learn more about this podcast, Laura’s work, and The Trauma Stewardship Ins...2022-03-1057 minFuture TrippingFlynn David Resnick: Redefining What It Means To Be a SurvivorTransitions are often overwhelming. In this episode, Laura and Flynn dive in, covering grief to growth, pandemic isolation to reconnection, and adolescence to young adulthood. Flynn, a college student in NYC, shares about being the only trans person in his high school, surviving sexual assault, losing his beloved mother, and moving across the country to start film school. Together they reflect on how small strategies can have big impacts on mitigating overwhelm and bringing new perspectives. To learn more about this podcast, Laura’s work, and The Trauma Stewardship Institute, or to email a question you'd like Lau...2022-03-031h 08