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Zero Disturbance100: The We Do Not Care Club: An EMDR Path to Empowered Neutrality [Why Women Go To Therapy Series]In the 100th episode of The Zero Disturbance Podcast, we explore the viral “We Do Not Care Club” created by Melani Sanders — a humorous and healing movement that’s resonating deeply with women everywhere. Through an EMDR lens, we break down why this message feels so good in the body, especially for women navigating burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and midlife transitions like perimenopause and menopause.
We learn how EMDR therapy helps clients move from negative self-beliefs (“I have to be perfect,” “It’s my fault”) to deep somatic neutrality — the kind of empowered calm that fuels true healing and lasting...2025-07-1132 min
Zero Disturbance99: Midlife Awakening: Embracing Urges with EMDR for Authentic Living [Why Women Go To Therapy Series]In this powerful episode of the Zero Disturbance Podcast, we dive into a transformational topic: women and urges—and how honoring our body's messages can radically shift how we live, love, and lead.
We explore why so many women are disconnected from their intuition, bodies, and desires, often due to lifelong social conditioning, trauma, and internalized shame. Through the lens of EMDR therapy and somatic healing, Kambria Evans shares how recognizing and following a “full-body yes” (and saying no to a “full-body no”) can become a revolutionary act of self-love.
Key topics include:
The i...2025-07-1123 min
Zero Disturbance98: How Anger & Disgust Are Actually Good for You [Why Women Go To Therapy Series]In this powerful episode of the Zero Disturbance Podcast, we explore why so many women come to therapy feeling confused, responsible for others, and disconnected from their inner guidance system. The focus? Two of the most misunderstood emotions in healing work: anger and disgust. Drawing from experience in EMDR and Brainspotting, we discuss how women are socialized to suppress anger and collapse into sadness—ultimately cutting themselves off from their internal safety systems. But when anger is reframed as action energy, and disgust as the clarity to distance from harm, everything changes. This is especially true when leaving narcissistic, ab...2025-07-1027 min
Zero Disturbance96: EMDR vs. Brainspotting: What You Need to Know [Why Women Go To Therapy Series]In this powerful episode of the Zero Disturbance Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative world of Brainspotting—a brain-based, somatic therapy that helps access and heal trauma, especially the kind stored before we even had language. Kambria shares her surprising journey from EMDR skeptic to Brainspotting advocate, explaining how this technique—developed by Dr. David Grand—uses eye position to access “trauma spots” and “resource spots” in the brain. Through personal insight, clinical expertise, and rich storytelling, we outline why brainspotting can be especially profound for women navigating complex trauma, patriarchal programming, and early childhood wounds.
What You’ll Le...2025-06-1325 min
Zero Disturbance95: Why EMDR is a Game-Changer for Women [Why Women Go To Therapy Series]In this episode, we explore why EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is particularly powerful for women and how it serves not just as a healing tool, but as a form of personal and social revolution. Discussion on how EMDR helps clients target not only trauma and disturbing memories but also deeply embedded societal programming around safety, power, control, and worth. For women, many of these beliefs are tied to patriarchal, narcissistic structures that have historically denied them autonomy and value. EMDR offers a path to reclaim those beliefs by helping women internalize new, positive narratives in both mind...2025-06-0125 min
Zero Disturbance94: Am I Good Enough? [Why Women Go To Therapy Series]Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I good enough?” If so, you’re not alone. In this episode of the Zero Disturbance Podcast, we deep dive into this question, exploring how so many women struggle with self-doubt and the journey to reclaim their inherent worth.
Every woman is born with her own unique goodness, and that worth is non-negotiable. Despite the external pressures, criticisms, and messages we encounter throughout life, our value remains constant. In this empowering episode, Kambria challenges the idea of seeking validation from others and instead encourages us to embrace our own value system—one that...2025-04-1422 min
Zero Disturbance93: The Blueprint for Women in Therapy [Why Women Go To Therapy Series]Ever felt like you’re giving so much to others that you forget to take care of you? You're not alone.
In this episode of the Zero Disturbance podcast, Kambria Evans shines a light on why so many women seek therapy—and it’s not because something’s “wrong” with us. It’s because we’ve been conditioned to ignore our own internal signals for far too long.
In this eye-opening conversation, come learn why women often feel disconnected from our emotions, bodies, and true selves. From a young age, we’re taught to prioritize external validatio...2025-04-1425 min
Zero Disturbance90: Integration Time for ADHD and Autism [Parenting Neurodivergence Series]We're constantly inundated with information, experiences, and sensory input from all directions—in school, at work, at home, and anywhere else we go throughout our day. Without time to process and absorb, how can we effectively learn, grow, or heal? Enter the concept of integration time, a powerful tool for both therapists and clients that's often overlooked in our daily lives.
Integration time allows us to digest new information and experiences without feeling overwhelmed. It's essential for enhancing our capacity to learn, adapt, and heal—whether in therapy sessions, personal growth journeys, or everyday situations. And this...2024-10-1525 min
Zero Disturbance87: The Silent Struggle of Parenting Differently-Wired Kids [Parenting Neurodivergence Series]The journey of raising a child who's wired differently, with or without an official neurodivergent diagnosis, often begins with a creeping sense that something isn't quite as expected. As realization dawns, parents—often mothers—find themselves thrust into a world they never anticipated, one filled with confusing terms, endless appointments, and the crushing weight of being their child's sole advocate.
And if the other parent or family members don’t see the differences in the child, the mother can feel even more isolated.
The loneliness is palpable. It seeps into every aspect of life, from s...2024-09-2426 min
Zero Disturbance86: Who Decides What “Normal” Behavior is? [Parenting Neurodivergence Series]Parenting can be a complex journey, especially when your child's needs differ from what you initially expected. In fact, many parents find themselves struggling with feelings of failure or inadequacy when their children don't fit into societal norms or expectations. Maybe you’ve experienced this yourself.
And who decides what “normal” is anyway?
This week, we’re looking at the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children and offering a fresh perspective on how to approach these unique situations. Because no one is alone in the challenges of parenting, and it’s time we meet every child and...2024-09-1724 min
Zero Disturbance85: IEPs, 504s, and Exhausted Parents: Rethink, Reframe, Reclaim [Parenting Neurodivergence Series]Accommodations are not just for schools or workplaces—they're about creating environments where everyone can thrive. In this week’s episode, we explore how the concept of accommodations extends far beyond traditional settings, drawing parallels between personalized experiences in everyday life and the support needed in educational and professional environments.
There’s a big contrast between personalized experiences in adult settings and the rigid structures often found in schools. (Why is that?) It’s important to recognize how embracing individual differences and providing choices can lead to more positive self-beliefs and enhanced performance. And then to do the w...2024-09-1028 min
Zero DisturbanceEMDR for DepressionThe true definition (and outcomes) of depression goes far beyond what we typically think of: someone pulling away from loved ones, extreme sadness, maybe even feeling suicidal.
But the truth is that depression is often a symptom of trauma, and can manifest in individuals in so many different ways. It may be a collapse after extreme anxiety that we may not even notice because we’ve normalized living life at a high cadence. When we crash into depression, we may feel safe because we learned that there’s safety in that. However, we may not recognize this...2024-09-0327 min
Zero Disturbance84: Superpowers or Differences? A New Take on Neurodiversity [Parenting Neurodivergence Series]Our brains are as unique as our fingerprints, yet society often expects us all to think, learn, and behave in uniform ways. We're told to sit still, focus on demand, and visualize on cue. But what if these expectations are built on flawed assumptions about how our minds work?
This week on the podcast, we explore the fascinating spectrum of mental imagery, from aphantasia (the inability to visualize) to hyperphantasia (vivid, movie-like imagination). This reveals just how diverse our cognitive experiences can be. You'll discover how some people can't conjure a simple mental image, while others...2024-08-2726 min
Zero Disturbance83: The Myth of the 'Normal' Brain: A New View on ADHD and Autism [Parenting Neurodivergence Series]Every brain is unique, and that's something to celebrate. Unfortunately, that isn’t always what happens—at home, in the classroom, in the workplace. It’s time we explore how understanding and embracing neurodiversity can transform our relationships, parenting approaches, and therapeutic practices.
As a therapist and parent, I've seen firsthand how recognizing neurodivergent traits can open doors to deeper connections and personal growth. Whether you're a parent wondering about your child's unique way of experiencing the world, or a therapy client seeking to understand yourself better, this conversation is for you.
In this new se...2024-08-2023 min
Zero DisturbanceEMDR for AnxietyThanks to Gabor Maté, we know that trauma isn’t just something that happens; it’s something that happens inside of you. So when something happens to us (or doesn’t happen, like in an omission of care) and we feel anxiety, that anxiety is a result of trauma.
Anxiety can come from so many things, like overextending ourselves and trying to do too much, divorce, job loss, and even things that some might perceive as positive experiences like an upcoming social event, wedding, or vacation. And often we feel this way not because we are anxious people...2024-08-1328 min
Zero Disturbance82: “Forgive & Forget” Doesn’t Work in Trauma Therapy [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]
Forgiveness in therapy is a complex and often misunderstood concept. Many clients have been pressured to forgive their abusers or "just let it go," but this approach can be harmful and retraumatizing. True healing comes from understanding that what happened wasn't your fault, processing your emotions safely, and rebuilding trust in yourself.
I've seen how EMDR can help desensitize traumatic memories without forcing forgiveness. The body stores trauma, making it impossible to simply forget. Instead, we work to integrate experiences in a way that allows us to feel safe and empowered again.
This e...2024-08-0623 min
Zero Disturbance81: Enhancing Therapy Outcomes: Deconstructing Traditional Goal Setting [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]Traditional therapy often focuses on measuring changes in behaviors and emotions. While valuable, this approach may overlook some important aspects of the healing process. As an EMDR therapist, I've discovered a powerful metric that can transform how we set goals and assess progress in therapy: process outcomes.
Process outcomes measure how easy, efficient, or effective it is to implement positive changes. For EMDR clients, this could mean tracking how quickly they can access coping strategies or how much emotional distress they experience when facing triggers. By focusing on these metrics, we gain a more nuanced understanding...2024-07-3026 min
Zero Disturbance80: EMDR and Safety with Psychedelics [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]Safety in therapy is a complex and evolving concept. As therapists and clients, we're constantly learning and adapting our understanding of what creates true safety in the therapeutic process.
This week on the podcast, we explore the nuances of safety in EMDR, Brainspotting and beyond, challenging some common assumptions and opening up new possibilities for healing.
Our perceptions of safety can shift over time, both in immediate situations and in retrospect. My own certainly have. From first hearing about EMDR and Brainspotting (and discounting them), to now specializing in EMDR and training other therapists...2024-07-2324 min
Zero Disturbance79: The Misconceptions of EMDR vs. Talk Therapy [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]EMDR therapy is a powerful path to healing, but many misconceptions persist about it—from medical professionals, therapists, and others. As an EMDR consultant with over ten thousand hours of sessions under my belt, I've witnessed firsthand how this brain-based therapy can transform lives when applied thoughtfully.
Traditional talk therapy absolutely has its place, providing a safe space for clients to explore their narratives and build coping skills. However, EMDR takes healing to the next level by directly rewiring neural pathways associated with distressing memories and beliefs. This accelerated approach can lead to faster, more profound ch...2024-07-1622 min
Zero Disturbance78: EMDR for Addiction Treatment and Healthy Habit Formation [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]Changing behavior, especially when it comes to addictive or compulsive patterns, is often misunderstood and oversimplified. Many therapists and rehab programs focus solely on modifying beliefs and behaviors, overlooking vital elements in our neurological programming. This approach can lead to frustration, repeated relapses, and unnecessary shame for those struggling to make lasting changes.
This week on the podcast, we’re taking a look at a more comprehensive, brain-based perspective on behavior change. We'll discuss why traditional methods fall short and how modalities like EMDR can address the root causes of compulsive behaviors by working with our bo...2024-07-0924 min
Zero Disturbance77: Attachment-Based Therapy: EMDR and Attachment Styles [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]While many therapists identify as "trauma-informed" or "attachment-informed," these labels should be a given for any effective therapist. How so? Because any therapy work is attachment work.
The reality is that we've all been shaped by our early experiences and relationships, creating programming that influences how we view ourselves and interact with others.
Understanding attachment styles - secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized - offers valuable insight into relationship patterns. However, simply labeling someone's attachment style isn't enough. The key is uncovering the specific beliefs, adaptations, and coping mechanisms developed in childhood that still drive...2024-07-0236 min
Zero Disturbance76: Therapy vs. Coaching: What's "Right" at What Time? [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]Therapists often make an artificial distinction between addressing trauma in therapy and utilizing coaching for personal growth. Making this separation can limit the full potential of therapy and leave clients feeling prematurely "graduated" before they've had a chance to truly thrive.
In reality, our brains are constantly running multiple "programs," both positive and negative, that shape our experiences and behaviors.
EMDR and Brainspotting recognize this duality, working to desensitize disturbing memories while simultaneously strengthening positive resources and beliefs. These modalities don't just aim for the absence of symptoms, but for genuine expansion and empowerment.2024-06-2527 min
Zero Disturbance75: The 5 Most Useless Diagnoses [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]The world of therapy is changing, and it's time to challenge the status quo. And I’m here to share why some of the most common diagnoses in the DSM, such as anxiety, depression, addiction, body dysmorphia, and PTSD, are not only limiting but can actually cause harm to both clients and therapists.
By exploring the concept of "programming" and how our early experiences shape our beliefs, behaviors, and emotional responses, I’m offering a fresh (and maybe a little controversial) perspective on mental health diagnoses. I don’t believe that we’re defined by our diagnoses but that...2024-06-1836 min
The AI Learner LoungeBeing Human in the Age of AI with Guest Adrian WisnickiIn this episode, Professor Adrian Wisnicki from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln joins the AI Learner Lounge to discuss how AI is reshaping education and society. Discover his approach to prepare students to navigate and leverage AI responsibly in their careers and learn more about the ethical implications of AI.
*Additional Resources*
Article on Being Human in the Digital Age: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/course-encourages-students-to-grapple-with-ai-implications/
*About Adrian Wisnicki*
Adrian is a literature scholar and artificial intelligence researcher. He is a professor of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln whe...2024-06-0427 min
The AI Learner LoungeAI and Data Security: Looking at the recent ChatGPT updatesOne of the top risks generative AI brings is data security. Data being used to train the models is just the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, learn key data privacy risks and discover how you can ensure secure and responsible AI use.
*Additional Resources*
Menlo Security report: https://info.menlosecurity.com/rs/281-OWV-899/images/How-employee-usage-of-generative-AI-is-impacting-security-posture.pdf?version=5
ChatGPT Opt Out: https://privacy.openai.com/policies
ChatGPT credential leak article: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/massive-leak-of-chatgpt-credentials-over-100000-accounts-affected/489801/
*About Your Host*
Kambria Dumesnil is the founder of the AI...2024-05-2815 min
The AI Learner LoungeLean Six Sigma for AI in L&DThere are many methods to identify and implement AI use cases. In this episode, we explore how Lean Six Sigma can be used to identify waste in our learning and development processes and ensure our AI solutions solve root causes of problems we face.
*About Your Host*
Kambria Dumesnil is the founder of the AI Innovation Lounge. As an AI learning strategist, she works with businesses and teams to improve L&D workflows, discover new use cases, and reimagine the learning experience with AI like ChatGPT. As the host of the AI Learner Lounge podcast...2024-05-2115 min
The AI Learner LoungeBeyond Theory: Practical AI Solutions for L&D with Guest Kerry AveryUncover practical AI solutions that go beyond theory. This week, Kerry Avery, CEO of Odin Training Solutions joins the AI Learner Lounge and shares her 20+ years of expertise in training design and her journey with generative AI. Learn how she integrated ChatGPT into Articulate, overcame challenges in prompt engineering, and developed innovative solutions for asynchronous online learning.
*Additional Resources*
‘How to Add ChatGPT to Articulate Storyline’ video by Devlin Peck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPXKSxyZLro
*About Kerry Avery*
Kerry is the CEO of Odin Training Solutions, with over 20 years of exp...2024-05-1423 min
The AI Learner LoungeAI and Apprenticeships with Guest Erica FarmerHow can AI help bring the art of the possible to apprenticeships? How might it impact how we approach apprenticeships? On this episode of the AI Learner Lounge, special guest Erica Farmer joins to discuss AI in Apprenticeships.
*About Erica Farmer*
Erica Farmer is the Co-Founder and Business Director of Quantum Rise Talent Group. She has been in the learning and development field for around 20 years and has been involved with apprenticeships for the past 15 years in the UK. Erica has recently been focused heavily in the generative AI for learning and...2024-05-0726 min
The AI Learner LoungeLinkedIn and AI for L&D with Guest Luke MatthewsInvesting in building your social media presence can benefit your career, bring in new clients, and open opportunities. LinkedIn is a particularly valuable platform for this. On this episode, Luke Matthews joins me to discuss LinkedIn for learning and development professionals and how you can leverage AI. Discover how to identify your audience, find your niche, and more.
*About Luke Matthews*
Luke is the founder of Wizard of ODD Marketing and has a background in social media marketing and copywriting. He is also a top copywriting voice on LinkedIn where teaches how...2024-04-3022 min
The AI Learner LoungeAI + You: Your Relationship with AI with Guest Tom WinterAI can do far more than we expect when we learn to use it effectively. And it starts with your relationship with AI. On this episode of the AI Learner Lounge, guest Tom Winter, founder of SEOwind, explains his CyborgMethod and shares insights from his recent whitepaper.
*Additional Reading*
Human vs. AI Written Content whitepaper: https://seowind.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Human-vs-AI-written-content-experiment-SEOwind-Whitepaper.pdf
*About Tom Winter*
Tom is the founder of AI writing tool SEOwind and helps SaaS companies and agencies scale with AI, content marketing, a...2024-04-2323 min
The AI Learner LoungeAgile Learning for AI with Guest Laura Kaye ChamberlainAgile learning comes from software development. It means we take a flexible approach to continuous learning and have an adaptive approach. It emphasizes speed, flexibility, and collaboration and applies a set of values and principles to learning. In this episode, special guest Laura Kaye Chamberlain joins the AI Learner Lounge podcast to discuss how we can use agile learning for AI.
*About Laura Kaye Chamberlain*
Laura is the founder of hownow where she helps creative teams apply AI Operations, including. She is passionate about not using AI and automations to "replace" creatives, b...2024-04-1630 min
The AI Learner LoungeAI Video Avatars for L&D with Guest Eran MallochAI avatars are a high-opportunity use case for learning and development. In this episode, special guest Eran Malloch joins the AI Learner Lounge to discuss how you can use AI avatars for learning and development, responsible use, and how to get started.
*Additional Reading*
Article - The voice effect in multimedia instruction revisited: Does it still exist?: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1341358.pdf
*About Eran Malloch*
Eran Malloch is a content marketer specializing in AI video. He is the co-host of The Daily A...2024-04-0929 min
Radio DaybreakThe One Where Mercury Was In Retrograde w/ Kambria Davis (AUDIO ONLY)Insights on Personal Growth, Astrology, and Community Healing with Kambria Davis
In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts are joined by Kambria Davis, the founder of KAYA Kommunity, to explore her journey from being a district manager in retail to delving into real estate, and eventually finding her calling in astrology and community healing. They discuss the significance of women's college basketball and how being an athlete has impacted Kambria's life. Throughout the conversation, Kambria shares how facing rejection and criticism as an athlete has equipped her with a resilient mentality beneficial in all aspects of life...2024-04-0333 min
The AI Learner LoungeHow Instructional Designers are Using AI - A discussion of Dr. Philippa Hardman’s research findingsHow are instructional designers using AI? In this episode, we explore recent research done by Dr. Philippa Hardman on the state of AI and instructional design. Hear her five key findings and discover what it means for you as a Learning & Development professional.
Additional reading:
Dr. Philippa Hardman’s research: https://drphilippahardman.substack.com/p/ai-is-becoming-an-integral-part-of
About Your Host
Kambria Dumesnil is the AI Learner Lounge host and founder of the AI Innovation Lounge. Kambria blends academic knowledge with years of hands-on L&D exp...2024-03-2616 min
The AI Learner LoungeAI Influencers & The Impact on Learners with Guest Janali DavisHow do the voices shaping our views on AI impact the way we learn and use it? In this AI Learner Lounge podcast episode, we discuss the world of AI influencers with special guest Janali Davis and explore the ripple effects influencers like Neil Patel have on learners new to AI.
Join us as Janali unpacks the good and the bad when it comes to influencers and shares how they shape our understanding and application of AI.
Episode Links:
Janali Davis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janalidavis/
Janali’s Article - ‘...2024-03-1927 min
Zero Disturbance74: EMDR for the New Year [Why EMDR Works Series]The new year is often a time for goal-setting and resolution-making, but so many people struggle with following through over the next 12 months. That’s not true for those who are using EMDR in their treatment. Why? Because the foundation of EMDR is about desensitizing disturbance of what happened in the past, what’s happening in the present, and creating a bridge into the future to feel calmer and more resourced. That’s how true change occurs.
We don’t have to sit in discomfort for too long. EMDR can help us to create the future we want and...2023-12-1232 min
RealmIQ: SESSIONSRealmIQ: SESSIONS with Kambria DumesnilSend us a textFULL INTERVIEW: In this episode of "Realm IQ Sessions," host Curt Doty interviews Kambria Dumesnil, a learning and development AI fusionist. They discuss Kambria's background, current work with AI, and the challenges and opportunities in integrating AI into learning and development.Topics Discussed:Kambria's Background:Kambria has a decade-long career in learning and development, focusing on knowledge management and e-learning development.She transitioned to working with AI at the beginning of the year when ChatGPT became popular.Current Work with AI:Kambria's main focus...2023-12-0829 min
Zero Disturbance73: EMDR for Grief [Why EMDR Works Series]When there’s a loss like the death of a loved one, there’s a cultural acknowledgement of that loss that gives us the time and space to grieve and to heal. But we experience grief in so many other situations, outside of death.
Grief is something that helps us to process changes, like the death of an idea of the life we thought we’d have. We can never fully imagine how change and grief hits us because of illness, a move, or job loss. Life changes all the time and we often grieve those changes. But we...2023-12-0534 min
Zero Disturbance72: EMDR for Anger [Why EMDR Works Series]We all know someone who has anger “problems,” but I believe that there’s a different conversation we need to have about anger. Anger is a feeling, not a problem, and it’s not bad unless expressed in a way that’s disproportionate to what’s happening. But not expressing enough anger is an even bigger problem than too much anger. Let me convince you why.
Anger is a biologically-programmed survival response. However, society’s curriculum often tells us to repress it, specifically telling women that we can’t express our anger because it’s not ladylike or proper. The rea...2023-11-2821 min
The AI Learner LoungeHarvesting Knowledge with AIKnowledge sharing is one of the biggest challenges organizations face. As we approach Thanksgiving, a time of harvest and abundance, let's also recognize the wealth of knowledge that exists within our organizations. Whether it's buried in your intranet or still in the minds of your employees, AI can help you harvest knowledge and make it accessible organization-wide. In this episode of the AI Learner Lounge, we explore AI’s potential role in knowledge management. Discover 4 ways you can use AI right now to help harvest knowledge.
Resource:
‘Generative AI at Work’ paper: https://www.nber.org/pape...2023-11-2118 min
Zero Disturbance71: EMDR for Disordered Eating [Why EMDR Works Series]
We all have a relationship with something that’s helping us to feel a certain way, full and in control, empowered and attached. But we’ve been given so many different curricula around what we’re supposed to look and feel like, we’re using behaviors like food restriction or binging and purging in an effort to feel a certain way.
Disordered eating isn’t a term I love, but it’s what’s used in mainstream culture. It’s a relationship, and not a healthy one. So when a therapy client is looking for support around di...2023-11-2132 min
Zero Disturbance70: EMDR for Addiction [Why EMDR Works Series]When someone seeks treatment for addiction, the truth is that we’re not actually treating the addiction; we’re treating the brain’s associations with the behavior that feels addictive. We’re delinking the positive feelings someone has with things like alcohol, compulsive shopping, smoking, gambling, and binge eating,, and looking for alternative ways for the person to have those same positive feelings.
Essentially, we’re desensitizing the positive (addictive) behavior. When working with clients in my own practice and when consulting with other therapists, I use Robert Miller’s Feeling-State Protocol. And this week on the podcast...2023-11-1433 min
Zero Disturbance69: EMDR for Winter Holidays [Why EMDR Works Series]The holiday season can be incredibly stressful and triggering for many reasons, from trying to defy our natural inclination to hibernate in the winter, to how our brains link to challenging events from all the holidays that came before.
But you don’t have to dread the holidays or family get-togethers, if you can understand where your feelings come from and how to work through them.
We store so many memories in our bodies; some of these memories we know and remember, but others happened before we can remember or realize that they were traumatic. Th...2023-11-0720 min
Zero Disturbance68: EMDR for Depression [Why EMDR Works Series]The true definition (and outcomes) of depression goes far beyond what we typically think of: someone pulling away from loved ones, extreme sadness, maybe even feeling suicidal.
But the truth is that depression is often a symptom of trauma, and can manifest in individuals in so many different ways. It may be a collapse after extreme anxiety that we may not even notice because we’ve normalized living life at a high cadence. When we crash into depression, we may feel safe because we learned that there’s safety in that. However, we may not recognize this init...2023-10-3127 min
Zero Disturbance67: EMDR for Anxiety [Why EMDR Works Series]Thanks to Gabor Maté, we know that trauma isn’t just something that happens; it’s something that happens inside of you. So when something happens to us (or doesn’t happen, like in an omission of care) and we feel anxiety, that anxiety is a result of trauma.
Anxiety can come from so many things, like overextending ourselves and trying to do too much, divorce, job loss, and even things that some might perceive as positive experiences like an upcoming social event, wedding, or vacation. And often we feel this way not because we are anxious people...2023-10-2428 min
The AI Learner LoungeFusing Human + AI Creativity: What We Bring to the L&D TableIs AI like ChatGPT creative? It's passed multiple creativity tests and can generate images, brainstorm learning activities, and more. By all accounts, AI is creative, but not in the same way as we are.
Personal experiences, emotions, inspiration, and intuition often inspire our ideas as humans. We draw on our hopes, fears, aspirations, and anticipation of the future.
In this episode, discover how your unique capabilities can fuse with AI to create something extraordinary.
Resources from the Podcast
University of Montana study
Grassini and Koivisto
Sciencenorway.no article
Visit the AI...2023-10-2417 min
Zero Disturbance66: Why EMDR Works for Parents [Why EMDR Works Series]Parenting is a challenge for everyone, no matter what someone’s Instagram feed claims. And if we’re looking outside the “traditional” definition of trauma, every parent has experienced trauma at some point.
So many parents want to raise their children in a different way than they themselves were raised: more extracurricular options, no spanking, being more present. And where we end up is stressed out, feeling like we’re not doing enough, and triggered by our kids. Sometimes without even knowing why we’re feeling this way.
This week, I’m talking about why EMDR is a grea...2023-10-2028 min
Zero Disturbance65: EMDR as Standard Practice [Why EMDR Works Series]EMDR works. It’s well-known that it works for those who want to heal trauma, but you don’t have to be a trauma survivor to benefit from EMDR. In fact, I believe that it works for nearly every human on the planet.
This week, I’m starting a new series that I think will convince you that EMDR is for children, athletes, executives, parents, empty nesters, those going through a divorce, and more. And one of the reasons why it isn’t already a standard of practice for all therapists (as I think it should be) is becau...2023-10-1018 min
Zero Disturbance7 Myths About IntensivesWant to learn more about offering intensives in your practice? My Intensive Kit can help! Find out more here.
I've been offering intensive therapy programs for my EMDR clients for 5 years now and I've learned a lot about about how to design successful intensive models. And I've made it my mission to share my experience so that other clinicians may benefit in their own private practices.
And, now, because I've now had the opportunity to support clinicians as they launch their own intensive models, I've been able to learn more about what helps and hinders...2023-10-0431 min
Zero Disturbance64: Identifying Red & Green Flag Therapists [Rebranding Trauma Therapy Series]Have you struggled with finding the right therapy for your needs? Maybe you’ve had a few appointments with several different therapists but never found someone you felt was on the same page as you for your treatment.
The client-therapist relationship is so important and it’s not something that anyone should enter lightly. For clients, it might be one of the most important relationships they build. Understanding your specific needs and finding a therapist who can meet those needs is pivotal.
If you’ve never worked with a therapist before, have worked with a therap...2023-09-2633 min
Zero Disturbance63: Who is a Candidate for EMDR? [Rebranding Trauma Therapy Series]EMDR is a fantastic brain-based modality for trauma therapy, but there are so many other uses that we don’t talk about enough because of the focus on trauma. What gets lost the most is that EMDR supports anyone who wants to rewrite the curriculum they learned as a result of experiences from their past.
When we talk about EMDR being good for trauma victims, we essentially close the door of possibility of healing through this modality for those who don’t identify as trauma victims. This does a disservice to the majority of the population.
Ev...2023-09-1930 min
Zero Disturbance62: Identifying and Installing Positive Resources [Rebranding Trauma Therapy Series]Identifying and pulling on positive resources is essential to processing trauma, but it’s also something you can do when you want to change your mindset around specific feelings and events. Even better, it’s something you can do on your own with a little bit of work and reflection.
Resourcing is a biologically natural process your body already has to create adaptive material. It’s what your body did to create adaptations after a traumatic event. But you can also resource yourself in a customized way to create positive resources using all the EMDR clinical reasoning availa...2023-09-1227 min
Zero Disturbance61: What’s Wrong with Mindset Work [Rebranding Trauma Therapy Series]Doing mindset work isn’t always the answer. We’re inundated with messages from coaches and therapists on Instagram telling us that if we just worked on our mindset, we could get past so many of our limiting beliefs and roadblocks.
And while maybe mindset works for some, for many therapy clients it’s actually harmful.
When therapy clients don’t yet have the ability to protect themselves from negative cognitions around the mindset work, they can experience trauma. They can feel like a failure. And in cases like this, mindset work is now creating more har...2023-09-0520 min
Zero Disturbance60: Creating Interdependence with Boundaries [Rebranding Trauma Therapy Series]Most of us know how to behave appropriately in society, which is helpful in navigating the world. We follow the laws of our community, pay our bills, wait in the grocery lines, treat animals with kindness, etc. But sometimes, society (or our culture) teaches us a set of rules that don’t align with what is best for us.
If you’re a woman, you’ve likely felt this. We’ve been given this curriculum around boundaries and being available to others. We’re expected to act a certain way and be available to our partners, children, colleagues...2023-08-2924 min
Zero Disturbance59: Expanding the Definition of “Doing the Work” [Rebranding Trauma Therapy Series]Too often I hear therapists share that a client “isn’t doing the work.” They’re not progressing or working through their trauma because in session they talk about what’s going on in their life today, rather than talking about what happened in the past.
I believe that when a client hears from their therapist that they’re not “doing the work,” it’s a red flag. Therapists need to put on their clinical reasoning hats and really think about what they’re saying.
The reality is that we’re always doing the work.
Therapy clients...2023-08-2223 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 58: Choosing the Triggers We Use [Rebranding Trauma Therapy Series]The way we’ve been talking about triggers is an incomplete conversation and it’s time to change that. The more information you have about what triggers you will help inside trauma therapy and help create adaptive material to help with trauma.
Here’s where we need to rethink what we’ve learned about triggers: A trigger is a stimulus that elicits a reaction. Any stimulus; any reaction. But our culture has added qualifiers to our definition of triggers, turning them into something that’s negative. Triggers can also be positive (think: you smell cookies baking and you sudden...2023-08-1524 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 57: A Different Perspective on Phobias [Rebranding Trauma Therapy Series]Curiosity should always be the default for therapists working with clients, and clients should know this and look for it in session. This is especially true when we’re talking about phobias.
There’s often a lot of shame around phobias because they’re characterized by a disproportionate response to a feeling or fear. At the surface level, it might not seem logical. But if a therapist responds in this way, they could create or feed a toxic relationship between the client and the feelings the client is having.
Instead, a better response is curiosity. It’s i...2023-08-0825 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 56: Rewriting and Replacing Adaptations [Rebranding Trauma Therapy Series]Adaptations are all things we created in response to something we learned in life, often during a traumatic experience. Whether that experience happened in childhood or as adults, we learned how to cope and feel safe. And those adaptations perform a positive function, whether they’re healthy or not.
The important thing to remember is that adaptations can and should change over time, especially if they’ve become problematic, like disordered eating, alcohol abuse, compulsive shopping, gambling addictions, and self-harm, among other things.
You have the power to make these changes and to become the mast...2023-08-0127 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 55: We’re Always Ready for Trauma Therapy [Rebranding Trauma Therapy Series]While every therapist has their own methods and systems for working with clients, one of the most harmful things they can say to a client is, “You’re not ready for trauma therapy.” Especially when there’s no explanation or plan for getting the client “ready.”
Every client is ready for trauma therapy because, if you’re following along with this series, we’re rebranding the practice itself.
The role of therapists is to support clients in identifying their adaptations to trauma and learning or relearning skills to allow them to move forward. To do this, clients nee...2023-07-2933 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 54: Refocusing Trauma Therapy [Rebranding Trauma Therapy Series]Talking about details of trauma doesn’t feel good for the therapy client, which is why it’s so important that we create a reframe not only around therapy in general, but especially in brain-based modalities like Brainspotting and EMDR in particular.
Not convinced that we should stop talking about “trauma therapy”? This week, I’m sharing three truths around why in an effort to convince you of another perspective.
Therapists are taught to think and work in black and white, that therapy is done in a very specific way with the same benchmarks for clients al...2023-07-2623 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 44: EMDR and Innovation MindsetDo you have an innovation mindset?
You know who did? Francine Shapiro.
She first created EMD in 1987 after her famous walk in the park, and later created EMDR in 1991 with standard protocol (8 phases) and the AIP model. EMDRIA wasn't established until 1995.
Over the past 30 years, many clinicians have gone on to expand our understanding of healing trauma and EMDR, even bringing in new theories about taxing the working memory (EMDR 2.0).
So isn’t it interesting that in all these years of innovation, some EMDR clinicians believe that EMDR, as they learned it ma...2022-06-1056 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 43: 7 Myths About Offering Trauma-Informed Intensive TherapyI've been offering intensive therapy programs for my EMDR clients for 5 years now and I've learned a lot about about how to design successful intensive models. And I've made it my mission to share my experience so that other clinicians may benefit in their own private practices.
And, now, because I've now had the opportunity to support clinicians as they launch their own intensive models, I've been able to learn more about what helps and hinders clinicians when it comes to designing their intensive models. And, as always, I want to share that with you.
...2022-05-3030 minZero DisturbanceEp 42: EMDR with Kids: self care in private practiceWe know that work as a trauma therapist can often leave clinicians feeling burnt out. And when we live and work through a globally altering experience, like the COVID-19 pandemic, that burnout gets amplified and can push folks to leave the field entirely.
So, can you imagine what life would look like if you had three times the amount of clients in your practice?
Y’all, for life as a child therapist, that’s what reality can look like.
I sat down with my friend and colleague, Nicole Symcox, to talk about what priv...2022-05-221h 01Zero DisturbanceEp 41: What should I charge for trauma-informed therapy?Today, we’re talking money.
And, believe me, I know that this is a hard thing for many therapists to talk about. I’ve had to work through my own stuff with this, coached many consultees, and now, I'm here to offer you some insight on the frameworks that we traditionally use to determine our rates and what we can try to do instead.
Listen as I dive into the notion that the information we’re using to generate our rates is, in most cases, distorted and riddled in generational trauma passed down by therapists before...2022-05-1325 minZero DisturbanceEp 39: Clinical Reasoning and Standard Protocol: How to trust the process when the script isn't workingY’all know that I believe EMDR is magic. And I think, among the many reasons, the magic of EMDR lies within its structure.
It can feel safe to hear and repeat the message of “stick to the script and trust the process.” And while the message has a positive intention, it's just not good enough.
In fact, it's basic. And EMDR is too sophisticated to be basic.
At first we see the benefit of this message with our peers in basic training exercises and single-incident trauma clients in our practices; it feels reassuring...2022-04-2628 minZero DisturbanceEp 38: EMDR Phases: What to ask yourself during Phase 4We know that every experience has feelings attached to it. And, as therapists, we’re apt to listen to and validate those feelings for our clients and (hopefully) for ourselves.
And learning, just like all of the other experiences in life, has feelings attached to it. And while we would typically create space for the feelings that come up, in Phase 4 we tend to pick and choose what feelings we think are appropriate for this time.
Reprocessing in Phase 4 is just learning, y’all. And for our clients (and for us), there are going to be f...2022-04-2319 minZero DisturbanceEp 37: Decreasing anxiety with Standard Protocol: Case conceptualization options in EMDRIf your experience as a newly trained EMDR therapist was anything like mine, you probably started to see that “sticking to the script” to navigate through standard protocol was confusing when working with complex trauma clients. Why? Because the beauty of standard protocol often needs interweaves, parts work, and more Phase 2 preparation (things not in "the script") in order to flow. And while some basic trainings teach us these things, many of us don't get to learn these more advanced topics in the beginning of our EMDR training.
And far too often, the lack of understanding to work wi...2022-04-1527 minZero DisturbanceEp 34: Listening to the wrong peopleWho do you think you are? You’re too big for your britches. Wait your turn; you’re too young. You may have grown up hearing similar messages that were meant to help you, but a lot of those messages are just the result of generational trauma. Instead, these messages did more harm than good.
Even as adults, people often want to put their fears onto us, and give us a plan that works for them but not for us. We can no longer hold on to beliefs that do not serve us. We cannot be effective thera...2022-02-1816 minZero DisturbanceEp 33: ‘It’s Been Said Before’- Barriers to Passive IncomeI was recently speaking with a consultee about her experience with veterans and I asked if she would be willing to share her unique perspective. Her response was, “what am I going to say that hasn’t already been said?”
This got me thinking. Why don’t people create content? It’s not because they don’t have ideas or because they’re not smart. I realized it’s not just about the content, but it’s about how it is delivered.
Each of us is a combination of all of the people and voices that we have taken i...2022-02-1720 minZero DisturbanceEp 32: Intentional generosity in private practice with Andreana MabryWhen I came up as a therapist, I was taught to offer sliding scale or pro bono spots as a way to be generous. Maybe you were taught this, too.
And while that's not wrong, there is so much more we can do in addition to or instead of giving away discounted time in 1:1 services. Our ability to make a difference can be expansive if we are intentional and think outside the box.
I sat down with Andreana Mabry, an EMDR CIT, to talk about the emotional journey of working in community mental health to tra...2022-02-0441 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 31: I was wrong; it takes more than therapyLike many therapists, I thought that therapy was the answer for everything. Have a mindset block? Go to therapy. Have childhood trauma? Do EMDR.
It wasn't until I joined my first business coaching group that I saw what was missing for me. In today's episode, we discuss why we aren't meant to experiment, innovate, and disrupt the status quo alone.
Are you ready to join a community of innovators as you design your practice to serve you first? You belong in The Consultation Program: https://www.zerodisturbance.com/consultation-2022
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Zero DisturbanceEp 30: Three types of teachersWhether you're a therapist, a supervisor, or a consultant, you are a teacher in every space. We cannot separate teaching from anything you do in the healing space.
In today's episode, we get curious about the three kinds of teachers: the content dump truck; the teacher who knows it and has done it well; and the teacher who knows it, has done it, and can share it relationally, emotionally, and transformatively.
As we review the pros and cons of each, we land in an agreement with ourselves about what kind of teacher we will commit to b...2022-01-2418 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 29: What therapists are saying in consultation groups during COVIDYou're not alone. You're not crazy. Right now sucks.
And we're not ok. Self-care as we knew it isn't enough. Dread arises when we see our client schedules, and its disorienting. I am with you in this, and feeling it, too.
In today's episode, we get real about what therapists are saying in consultation groups, now two years into the pandemic, and how our community needs to read the room.
If you are wanting a Zero Disturbance consultation experience, join us: https://www.zerodisturbance.com/consultation-2022
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Zero DisturbanceEp 28: Spotlight on Intensives with Tracy LynchIntensives are ideal therapeutic spaces for integrating various modalities! Today's episode shows us how. In this Zero Disturbance Spotlight Podcast, we explore how to think like a Zero Disturbance business owner/ clinician with Tracy Lynch, who incorporates her training with Gottman, parts work, and EMDR to create intensive retreats for couples.
I get to support so many cool therapists who are diversifying their businesses with intensives; it's time that you got in on the conversation. My hope is that you will hear the experiences of others to inspire you, build you up, and give you confidence to do...2022-01-1142 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 27: Spotlight on EMDR intensives with Christie Pearl and Jennifer Jenkins-BoitnottIn The Consultation Program, I get to support so many cool EMDR therapists who are diversifying their businesses with EMDR intensives and teaching others. It's time that all of you got in on the conversation. My hope is that you will hear the experiences of others to inspire you, build you up, and give you confidence to do exactly what works for you. In this Zero Disturbance Spotlight Podcast, we explore how to think like a Zero Disturbance business owner/ clinician with Christie Pearl and Jennifer Jenkins-Boitnott.
Interested in offering intensives in your practice? Let us show yo...2022-01-0254 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 26: Three things to inform every business decision in 2022As I guide my consultees in their own business development in The Consultation Program, they ask me some tough questions. In my most vulnerable podcast to date, I share my response to my consultee's recent question: When you started Zero Disturbance, did you know what it was going to be?
In addition to pulling back the curtain and being transparent about my own business journey the past 18 months, I share three variables to always consider as you navigate your own business evolution.
To learn more about The Consultation Program, check out details here: https://www.z...2021-12-2738 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 25: The Future of EMDR: Going from Good to GreatWhat is going on within the EMDR community? You likely have heard this question buzzing around the EMDR community as huge ruptures and changes are happening around us. In today's episode, we look at how to make sense of it all, and what role you can play as a learner and/or teacher going from good to great.
Interested in becoming a great teacher? Join us! https://www.zerodisturbance.com/consultation-2022
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.
Ready to ge...2021-12-1022 minZero DisturbanceEp 24: Growing your relationship with innovationWhether you're getting creative clinically or evolving your private practice design, all therapists have a relationship with innovation. In this month's Buckle Up episode, our guest (and my husband), Keegan Evans, gets curious with me about how we can have a relationship with both tradition and innovation that serves us. If you're a life-long learner who is ready to experiment in a community of innovators, join us at Zero Disturbance: www.zerodisturbance.com
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.
Ready to ge...2021-11-2939 minZero DisturbanceEp 23: A Thanksgiving love note from Zero DisturbanceY’all, I am so thankful for the Zero Disturbance community! It’s been almost two years since I began this journey and I truly have you to thank. Since the start of Zero Disturbance, we’ve created digital kits and workbooks, The Consultation Program, and, as of a few short weeks ago, Zero Disturbance: The Podcast. I can’t believe that this has grown to what it’s become today. This Thanksgiving, I won’t only be celebrating gratitude, but I’ll also be celebrating you. And as I dream about what is to come for Zero Disturbance in 2022, I hop...2021-11-2312 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 22: We deserve choicesThe 8-hour, multi-day intensive model does not work for most clients, and it absolutely does not work for most clinicians.
But don't worry. If you're curious about offering intensives in your practice, you have choices. In today's video, we explore how rigid clinical models are becoming outdated, especially during a pandemic, and what is most crucial now is to learn how to customize and design your clinical offerings so that the client and clinician are considered.
If you're ready for more freedom in your clinical choices, check out Zero Disturbance's Intensive Design Kit: https://www.z...2021-11-1615 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 21: Spotlight on EMDR intensives with Bonnie BarclayFrom where I sit, I get to meet so many cool EMDR therapists who are diversifying their businesses with EMDR intensives. It's time that all of you got in on the conversation. My hope is that you will hear the experiences of others to inspire you, build you up, and give you confidence to do exactly what works for you. In this Zero Disturbance Spotlight Podcast, we explore how to think like a Zero Disturbance business owner/ clinician with EMDR CIT Bonnie Barclay. Bonnie serves clients in Knoxville, Tennessee at Creekside Counseling and Wellness. Bonnie encourages us with her...2021-10-3052 minZero DisturbanceEp 20: Noticing our brain's confetti momentsY'all, I did a thing: took my twins on vacation in Pacifica, stayed at a new house we've never stayed in, and I did it ALL BY MYSELF. Talk about a parenting milestone!
In addition to creating new neural pathways on our inaugural mommy vacation, I noticed old neural pathways. My brain was linking up associations with a relationship I had in Pacifica nearly 15 years ago, and it was giving it to me in pieces, just like someone throwing memory fragments of confetti.
These confetti moments gave me a palpable reminder of how our brain...2021-10-1516 minZero DisturbanceEp 19: Spotlight on EMDR intensives with Tony ParmenterFrom where I sit, I get to meet so many cool EMDR therapists who are diversifying their businesses, especially with EMDR intensives. It's time that you got in on the conversation. In Zero Disturbance's first Spotlight Podcast, we explore how to think like a Zero Disturbance business owner/ clinician with Tony Parmenter. Tony integrated his love of the outdoors with EMDR to create the first ever published protocol infusing Therapeutic Fly-fishing with EMDR. My hope is that you will hear the experiences of others to inspire you, build you up, and give you confidence to do exactly what works...2021-10-0926 minZero DisturbanceEp 18: The importance of taking breaks from our feelingsAs EMDR therapists, we know that we never want to overwhelm our clients with feeling too much or too fast when it comes to trauma. Less is often more when creating safety. We know this because we are taught to spend time in Phase 2 with resourcing and preparation before going into trauma networks. And when we do go into Phase 4, we know to keep clients in their window of tolerance. And, if they leave that WOT space, we bring them back so they can process the trauma effectively.
As people living through an almost 2-year pandemic, we...2021-10-0409 minZero DisturbanceEp 17: All things attachmentIf you are an EMDR therapist, you understand attachment. Your clients have C-PTSD and/or relational trauma. You already get it: attachment is king. So, what does it mean when we think about intentional attachment and detachment as an EMDR therapist? How about as an EMDR intensive therapist? Today's video explores intentional attachment in transition: from wake to sleep, from work to home, from therapist to therapist. If you have clients who are struggling (aka healthcare workers), you will not want to miss this episode.
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed...2021-09-0114 minZero DisturbanceEp 16: My favorite metaphors for phases of EMDR: The seatbelt, the pool, and the lighthouseAnyone else's brain feeling mushy? Thought so. With all the changes and newness, it's the perfect time to keep it simple where we can. Well, good news. (Most of) our clients do not need a detailed explanation of Phases 1-8 or neuroscience speak when they ask how EMDR works or what to expect. In today's video, we discuss three metaphors to help you, your consultees, and your clients understand the clinical reasoning and treatment choices we make together.
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems...2021-08-1612 minZero DisturbanceEp 15: Allowing positive cognitionsWhen we talk about wealth, success and boundaries in our field, it can feel like a controversial topic. And that's because, for therapists, tons of negative cognitions have been assigned to our financial accomplishments.
If we don’t accept insurance or our rates are “too high,” we’re demanding. If our generosity isn’t deemed substantial enough, we’re unfriendly. And if we attempt to create offers that financially benefit us, we’re greedy.
But y’all... if we had a client come into a session with these negative cognitions, we’d buzz that right out of the room. S...2021-07-3016 minZero DisturbanceEp 14: End "busy season" for your practice forever (part 2 of 2)Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.
Ready to get started in the Zero Disturbance community? Access our favorite free resources in The Zero Disturbance Welcome Bundle, full of free videos and downloads to help you develop your clinical reasoning skills, as well as ways to feel like an intentional designer of high-value offerings like intensives and passive income. Use these free resources to make the seemingly impossible feel absolutely accessible!
Ready to set up intensive therapy options in your practice? It's time to get you out of ba...2021-07-2320 minZero DisturbanceEp 12: Who's the boss? (and who isn't)One of the biggest mistakes I see with EMDR clinicians in private practice is forgetting that they are the CEO of their lives and businesses. In this week's video, we talk about how to remember who is (and who is NOT) the boss, and go over some common examples of when this gets really confusing (e.g. rate shaming).
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.
Ready to get started in the Zero Disturbance community? Access our favorite free resources in The Zer...2021-06-1411 minZero DisturbanceEp 11: When EMDR isn't working (and what is always working)We've all had moments with clients or in consultation when we decide that some protocol isn't working for us, and it frustrates us and closes us down. This is common in Phase 2 when we can't resource clients with certain exercises (e.g. safe place, container). In today's video, we look at what positive and negative cognitions show up in our own learning process, and how to remember that, no matter what, one thing is always working for us.
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems...2021-05-2622 minZero DisturbanceEp 10: My favorite interweaves for EMDR Phase 4When we understand the purpose of clinical interventions, instead of just following a script from someone else, we get confidence, joy, and power. This is why developing our clinical reasoning skills is everything. Today I share not only my four favorite interweaves, but we also examine what these interweaves are designed to do during Phase 4. I invite you to both appreciate the magic of EMDR, and pull back the curtain.
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.
Ready to get started in t...2021-05-1418 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 9: Are we talking too much in Phase 4 of EMDR?What does it mean when there is "too much" talking in Phase 4? Today we dive into this common question by exploring the guidelines for the client, role of the therapist, and what is really happening. One anchor will keep us sane: every behavior has a positive intention. This topic is a fascinating one! And, as always with Zero Disturbance, we get to learn while feeling good (because this is how we learn best). To learn more about EMDR while feeling good, check out www.zerodisturbance.com
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on...2021-04-2521 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 8: How many resources should I install? EMDR and Phase 2Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.
Ready to get started in the Zero Disturbance community? Access our favorite free resources in The Zero Disturbance Welcome Bundle, full of free videos and downloads to help you develop your clinical reasoning skills, as well as ways to feel like an intentional designer of high-value offerings like intensives and passive income. Use these free resources to make the seemingly impossible feel absolutely accessible!
Ready to set up intensive therapy options in your practice? It's time to get you out of ba...2021-04-2316 minZero DisturbanceEp 7: What's the right way to do history taking in Phase 1?Do you do a complete, full clinical intake interview to learn about the client? Or do you look at presenting issues or core beliefs and work back to targets, letting the relevant information show up over time? It depends on the client, but it also depends on who you are and where you are. To learn more about client-centered and clinician-centered EMDR, visit www.zerodisturbance.com/the-map
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.
Ready to get started in the Zero Disturbance c...2021-04-2020 minZero DisturbanceEp 6: When can I use EMDR Future Template?The future is full of possibilities, and what is imagined is informed by both the past and the present. Just like what is past is present, what is future is present! Understanding the power of Future Template gives you and your client permission to let the brain do what it does best: guide, love, and protect. And as you step into your post-pandemic future, my hope for you is that what is imagined for you is nourishing, freeing, and joyful.
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive...2021-03-1812 minZero DisturbanceEp 5: Not ready to offer EMDR Intensives? Consider working intensively insteadOffering EMDR Intensives and working intensively with EMDR are very different things, yet they often get confused. In today's video, we clarify the important differences and why your practice is ready to be reimagined now.
Interested in offering intensives in your practice? Let us show you how! https://www.zerodisturbance.com/intensive-kit-choices
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.
Ready to get started in the Zero Disturbance community? Access our favorite free resources in The Zero Disturbance Welcome Bundle, full of...2021-03-1713 minZero DisturbanceEp 4: How long does EMDR take? We can do better than "it depends"We've all had clients and/or consultees ask this question: "how long does EMDR take?" Why is this so hard to answer? I've heard responses ranging from 2-3 sessions for one target, to 8-12 for single-incident trauma, to "it depends." Ya'll, we can do better than this! We are the brain surgeons of therapists! Imagine going in for brain surgery and asking how long the procedure and/or recovery will be, and the surgeon's answer was "it depends." Unacceptable, right? In today's episode, we answer this question with clarity and thoughtfulness.
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Zero Disturbance offers...2021-02-2513 minZero DisturbanceEp 3: How do I choose an EMDR target? (and how to enjoy this question)How do we know what EMDR target to choose? In today's video, I discuss a common question we hear in EMDR consultation. In response I often ask: given what we know now about this client, what's the wrong choice? And guess what? Often times there is no wrong choice. As an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and educator, I invite you to ask these questions with joy instead of anxiety.
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.
Ready to get started in the Zero Disturbance c...2021-01-0522 minZero DisturbanceEp 2: Explain EMDR clearly using 3 metaphors with accessible language for clientsOVERVIEW: 00:00- What is happening now?!
01:15- We know a lot: creating attachments through love, hope, and bravery
03:06- My commitment to all of you in the EMDR community
04:46- Clients need more accessible language now: 3 metaphors to help explain EMDR to clients
07:03- Please take the EMDR journey before your clients so you can shine a light for them
08:23- 5 things to highlight (no matter what metaphor you utilize to explain EMDR)
12:22- The Train Ride (metaphor #1)
16:24- Time Travel and A Christmas Carol...2020-05-3125 minZero DisturbanceEp 1: "Encouragement Interweaves" as resourcingToday we discuss: the necessity of noticing good and encouraging the good in others; what our clients need most now during COVID; our role as encouragers to facilitate our clients' processing; how processing trauma is like learning and the ideal conditions of learning; how to utilize Encouragement Interweaves to resource throughout learning.
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Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.
Ready to get started in the Zero Disturbance community? Access our favorite free resources in The Zero Disturbance Welcome Bundle, full of free videos...2020-05-2515 min