Meet your hosts, Cat and Irene. Irene is a certified leadership coach on a mission to break intergenerational cycles and bridge generational gaps. The way we lead at home doesn’t just shape our families—it seeps into how we show up at work. Irene brings the perspective of a daughter to the parent-leader challenges we’re unpacking here. Cat is a coach, lawyer and mom who works with high-achieving moms and service-oriented women like her—women who are burning bright but sometimes burning out. ...
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In-depth conversations about how to help individuals and communities thrive after Complex Trauma. In a modern world beset by trauma and a legacy of suffering, conflict and disconnection, healing trauma can serve as a vehicle for personal and social transformation. Interviews with mental health and other helping professionals who are using the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®), as well as other prominent trauma specialists, will highlight the current efforts to address the legacy of ch ...
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You’ve reached The Char Hotline - your modern-day, self-love and confidence hotline. Here’s your direct access to support, honest conversations, relatable moments, and easy actionable tools to cultivate your unshakeable confidence, break unhealthy patterns, and build the dream life you deserve by loving yourself first. Hosted by your compassionately candid hypewoman, proud Chinese-Canadian, extroverted introvert, and self-love and confidence coach, Char – here to help you tune out the noise ...
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The Soulful Visionary Podcast Unlock the next level of your life by aligning your inner world, your environment, and ancestral guidance. Are you a woman who deeply yearns for more love, purpose, and fulfillment, even after all of the therapy, mindset work, and coaching you’ve already done? Do you sense there's still greater potential within you, waiting to be unleashed? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. The Soulful Visionary podcast is your catalyst for unlocking your authentic self, li ...
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You are the first in your family to have the career, family, house and lifestyle that your ancestors can only dream of. You want to deepen your commitment to yourself and continue to make promises to be more reflective about how to spend more time and energy doing what matters to you, and not what others say you should do, but it’s hard. Welcome to So, Now What?—a podcast that goes beyond curated images and polished success stories to explore the real conversations behind entrepreneurship, l ...
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Are you looking for ways to practice social justice in your daily parenting and nurture your child’s development while re-parenting your inner child? You’re in the right place. I'm Nat Nadha Vikitsreth, a decolonized and licensed clinical psychotherapist, somatic abolitionist, and founder of Come Back to Care. I created this podcast for you because I deeply honor your commitment to raising your child with intention and integrity. In this podcast, we explore how social justice, child developm ...
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Parenting is often lived in the extremes. It’s either great joy or chaotic overwhelm. One moment you’re nailing it and the next you’re losing your cool. I want to help you find your way to the messy middle, to a place of balance. You see, balance is a verb, not a state of being. It is a thing you DO, not a thing you ARE. It’s an action, a process, a series of micro-corrections that we make, each and every day, to keep ourselves feeling centered. We are never truly balanced, we are engaged in ...
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This podcast explores the curious nature of being human, and what it takes to be mentally healthy in our modern world.
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Hosted by Ben Johnson, Generation Courage is a podcast for teens and young adults who are ready to rise above their limitations, get unstuck, and embody their fullest potential. It takes courage to heal intergenerational patterns of poverty, trauma, and abuse (PTA). Listen to the stories of young people who are leading examples of stopping the cycles of PTA and join them as part of "Generation Courage". To donate to the movement, visit: www.leonfe.org/donate.
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225: Parenting Big Kids and Tweens: Unique Needs of Middle Childhood with Sheryl Ziegler
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No Bad Parts and the Self in Healing with Dr. Richard Schwartz, Internal Family Systems
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48:36Many of us hold the convenient belief that we possess a single identity. Dr. Richard Schwartz began challenging the flatness of that assumption in the early 1980s. His curiosity led to the creation of the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS), which recognizes the role of internal “parts” or subpersonalities that resemble a family structure. Forty ye…
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Disentangling From Survivor’s Guilt I’ve Carried For Lifetimes
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56:13When the soul is fractured, we choose a blood lineage where we get to see a pattern again in a big way. As Nina and I tuned in at the beginning of this conversation, it became apparent that we weren’t dealing with an ancestral entanglement, but a past life entanglement. A fractal of Nina’s soul was stuck in another lifetime. Which left Nina unable …
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Family Affair: Breaking Intergenerational Cycles feat. the Chan sisters (Anita, Alyce, Amy)
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55:05🚨 Breaking Generational Cycles, One Mic-Drop at a Time 🚨 What does it really take to break free from family expectations, rewrite your own success story, and step into your power as a woman of colour? In this episode of The Char Hotline, I’m joined by the unstoppable Chan sisters—Anita, Alyce, and Amy—three queens who are each breaking generational…
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Send us a text Hi! I’m Angela Tam and welcome to my little corner of the podcast world. This podcast is for you if you are: The FIRST in your family to live outside of the zone of survival. You are the first to break educational and career blocks in your lineage. You are the first to marry for love and not convenience. You are the first to navigate…
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In this powerful episode, Irene and Cat explore the complexity of anger—where it comes from, how it shows up in our lives, and how to respond to it with empathy and strategy. From personal stories to insights sparked by the Netflix show Adolescents, they unpack how anger is often a mask for deeper unmet needs, and how to deescalate it in ourselves,…
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Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Addiction
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54:38On the podcast today, we're getting into some intentionality of working through intergenerational addiction. If you as a listener struggle with some type of addiction, or know people who struggle with addiction, this episode is going to be quite meaningful. I want to first give Deb the acknowledgement of how brave and courageous it is to seek out t…
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224: Keeping Connection Strong in Middle Childhood with Lily Bazell and Eduardo Amaral
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From the Cult of NXIVM to "The Narcissist’s Playbook" with Filmmaker Mark Vicente
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52:06Narcissists have a canny ability to repackage traits like arrogance, self-importance, and a lack of empathy and sell them as charm, intelligence, or sensitivity. This “playbook” of calculated behaviors allows them to avoid detection and continue manipulating close relations or entire groups. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, CTTC Director and…
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Constellation Work for a Difficult Fertility Journey
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1:09:35“Just before this I had a big ol’ cry session about feeling unworthy of passing on my own genes to a child.” This is really tender and sacred ground we're on for this client session. After having quite a lengthy fertility journey, Sarah sought out constellation work because, as she said, “that’s all that’s left to try.” She desperately wants a heal…
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223: Learning to Trust Yourself as a Parent with Erin Morrison
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Authenticity: Practicing the Person You Want to Become
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27:32In this episode, Cat and Irene dive deep into the messy, meaningful topic of authenticity—especially when it comes to how we show up in our careers, relationships, and everyday lives. They explore how our identities evolve over time, how imposter syndrome can creep in during transitions, and what it really means to "practice" becoming who you are. …
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222: How to Stay Grounded and Resilient when Parenting through Hard Times with Christine Tylee
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Finding Right Relationship With the Land, the Masculine, & Power
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1:14:35Speaking your truth is on the line for a lot of people these days. When we first connected about this client session, there was a sense of grasping in Honeycutt’s energy field. The big question for him is, “Can I speak my truth and feel safe?” Part of what’s discussed is a very complex system of power over and power under. Power dynamics that were …
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Unpretty: Redefining Beauty and Embracing Our Midsize Asian Bodies feat. Vicky Li
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44:14What happens when we stop shrinking ourselves—physically, emotionally, and socially—and start existing loudly? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Vicky (@MidsizeAsianQueen), a body positivity advocate whose hilarious and relatable content is helping Asian women embrace their bodies and confidence unapologetically. We dive into: ✨ The uns…
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Letting Go of Shame That Isn’t Yours with Dr. Laurence Heller
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53:51For all its popularity as a talking point, shame remains one of the least-documented human emotions. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is pleased to welcome back Dr. Laurence Heller, Ph.D., author, international trainer, and creator of the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®). The pair discuss the psychology of shame and i…
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221: Finding Space for Ourselves While Parenting with Susanna Lovell
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Alchemical Constellation Work—for When You’ve “Tried It All”
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1:02:32When you’ve tried everything else—there’s Alchemical and Family Systems Constellation Work. Alex and I started our conversation thinking it was going in one direction, only to be thrust in quite a different direction. It’s just how alchemical constellation work goes! We open these sessions with an intention and sometimes with an idea of where we mi…
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Decision Fatigue and MFDs (Mostly Fine Decision)
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19:48Decision fatigue is real, and as parent leaders juggling work, family, and personal lives, we face countless small and big decisions daily. In this episode, Cat and Irene discuss how reducing choices, embracing "mostly fine" decisions, and delegating responsibility can make decision-making easier and more effective. Content Highlights The Burden of…
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220: How to Heal Intergenerational Trauma for the Next Generation with Judy Wilkins-Smith
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The Magic of Reclaiming Your Personal Power w/ Ancestral Work
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1:06:53Mike and I connected for the first time just days before recording this conversation. I’m incredibly grateful to Mike for joining me for this sacred and powerful session and for being our first solo male guest! I get asked so often if I work with men. And the answer is—I work with all genders! As you’ve maybe heard on the podcast, I even work with …
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Intuition: How To Be Brave Enough to Listen to Yourself
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16:59We all have that inner voice—the one that whispers (or yells), "Don’t do it!" But how often do we actually listen? In this episode, we're diving deep into why trusting your intuition feels so hard and how to strengthen that inner knowing so you can make decisions with confidence. 🔥 Why We Struggle to Trust Ourselves: We’ve been conditioned to seek …
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The Benefits of Integrating Spirituality and Mental Health with Dr. David Rosmarin
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35:29For many mental health professionals, exploration into a client’s relationship with spirituality is often left out or actively avoided. Could honest and open discussions about a client’s spiritual perspective help them reconnect to themselves and others while also alleviating their symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression? On this episode of Tra…
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219: Working with Our Negative Thought Patterns for More Ease and Calm with Darcy Harbour
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Manifest with Your Home Using Feng Shui w/ Andrea Tessier
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1:18:34“I’m so lit up right now! This feels really exciting. I think my home looks nice, but I see the disconnect now.” -Andrea Tessier Meet my friend and colleague, Andrea Tessier! While this conversation has been brewing for a while, we’ve already had what I’d call some “House Therapy Moments.” In this podcast, you’ll get to hear Feng Shui remedies Andr…
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In this episode, we dive into the topic of invisible labor—the unseen emotional, mental, and logistical work that women often carry in their personal lives, friendships, and workplaces. We explore how these expectations shape our daily lives, why setting boundaries can be so challenging, and practical strategies to reclaim time and energy for what …
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218: Letting Go of Perfectionism in Parenting with Sanah Kotadia
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Home Office Feng Shui for Entrepreneurs w/ Kylie Patchett
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1:16:22“I feel so grateful for this space, to feel into the intentionality and it feels like you've given me so many things that I can do on a practical level that will nourish me as I move through my business.” -Kylie Patchett Today I’m joined by a colleague and probably a lifelong friend, Kylie Patchett! She's coming to us from the other side of the wor…
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How to Trust Your Inner Voice and Transcend Shame and Self-Doubt with Dr. Samra Zafar
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43:39One of the many consequences of complex trauma is a loss of self-confidence leading to self-doubt and difficulty trusting in one’s intuition. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth invites international speaker, author, and resident psychiatrist Dr. Samra Zafar to share her inspirational journey from an isolated teen bride to a cou…
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217: Helping Our Daughters Through Puberty with Grace and Ease with Tatiana Berindei
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Facing the Fears Around Family Secrets
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1:01:17In today’s client session with Stephanie, you’ll better understand how I narrow in on which healing modality will be most supportive. Initially, we thought we’d be doing a combination of somatic work and alchemical constellation work. But after asking Steph some questions, it was clear where we needed to take the session. In this episode, we focuse…
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Trigger warning: This episode discusses sexual assault and trauma. Please listen with care. --- What if the pain that tried to break you was actually the key to your power? In this deeply raw and empowering episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal journey—from experiencing sexual assault to reclaiming my voice, my body, and my damn life…
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In this episode of The Coach is In, Cat and Irene dive into the pressures of perfectionism in parenting. They explore how high expectations shape parental guilt, where these standards come from, and how embracing a "good enough" mindset can lead to more joy and fulfillment in both parenting and life. Episode Highlights & Timestamps: [00:01:30] - De…
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Ancestral Work to Find Expansion in Rest w/ Amanda Gibby Peters
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1:00:55Today’s episode is a treat! I have my Feng Shui mentor, Amanda Gibby Peters, here with me. Amanda is not new to ancestral work. (Though truth be told, she was hoping not to go down this path again.) But that was prior to our conversation. As Amanda discovered—and you will soon—alchemical constellation work is just so different from any other kind o…
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216: Why Community Is So Vital for Parents and How to Find It with Jessica Patay
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Allowing the Real Self to Emerge with William Griffith, The International Masterson Institute
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43:20Within psychology, there is an ongoing debate about the relationship between complex trauma and personality. Developed by Dr. James Masterson, the Masterson Approach focuses on the development of personality, and introduced innovative treatment for schizoid, narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, …
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Home Office Feng Shui to Support Business Growth w/ Janell Karst
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1:09:17Janell Karst is known for being BOLD. There’s this feeling around her of aliveness, decisiveness, and action! After a recent retreat experience in Costa Rica combined with a home renovation—Janell felt called to bring in more of a beautiful flow and vibe into her office and home. But she wanted to do it in an intentional, cohesive way that would be…
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215: How Authenticity Allows for Deeper Connection with Amber Price
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Real Love: Manifesting Love & Thriving in Relationships feat. Karen Williams
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54:39Tired of Swiping Left and Ready to Find Real Love? Join us for a soul-stirring, empowering podcast episode where we unpack the self-love secrets to manifesting a love that lights your fire! We're diving deep with relationship coach, author, and speaker Karen Williams on ditching the dating drama, owning your worth, and becoming the magnetic queen y…
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In this episode, Irene and Cat delve into how early experiences with authority figures influence workplace behavior, leading to fear, people-pleasing, and self-doubt. They share personal stories and strategies to recognize and reshape these patterns for healthier professional relationships. Content Highlights: [00:00:00] – Introduction to the episo…
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[BONUS] 10 Roles to Play with Our Children in Collective Care with Deepa Iyer
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49:11In this bonus episode, Deepa Iyer shares her wisdom on staying engaged in social change when you’re a caregiver. You’ll explore the roles you can play in liberation and make your advocacy “sustainable and effective.” --------------------------- Get full show notes and more information at: comebacktocare.com/podcast For more BTS of this podcast, fol…
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Healing Physical Pain & Generational Trauma with Constellation Work
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1:10:45This particular episode will help you better understand how alchemical family and systems constellation work can not only heal generational trauma—but also unexplained physical pain and issues. Meet a colleague and emerging friend of mine, Jessica Betancourt! She’s a certified RTT Hypnotherapist and Holistic Health Coach who helps people unravel th…
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214: Finding KIND: Meeting Ourselves with Grace and Compassion while Raising Complex Kids with Kari Baker
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Humanizing the Trans Experience with Brianna Wu of Dollcast
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48:17Living an authentic life has always required a fair amount of courage. But the online world has created an environment in which targeted intimidation and persecution are accepted, and even encouraged too often. Virtual bullying is especially vicious when directed at folks with marginalized identities. One woman has worked hard to thrive online and …
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Alchemical Ancestral Work to Release “Not Enoughness” w/ Kacy Fleming
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1:14:51I’m so excited to introduce you to another friend and colleague, Kacy Fleming! Kacy is the founder of The Fuschia Tent, which exists to support women through the menopausal transition. I think this conversation with Kacy is going to be so helpful for many of you for many different reasons! Before we recorded this conversation, Kacy expressed an int…
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213: Helping Our Kids with Their Big Feelings with Anna Housley Juster
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Roar: Self-Love and Break-Ups feat. Ressel Yu Untitled Episode
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36:40✨💖 Ready to choose YOU? 💖✨ When do you know when to leave a relationship? And how to deal after a breakup? Join us on this episode of The Char Hotline with our very first guest!!! Ressel shares her powerful journey of leaving a long marriage and rediscovering herself. We dive into: ➡️ When to choose loving yourself first ➡️ Recognizing red flags in…
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Adoption Journey From Anger to Joy w/ Alchemical Constellation Work
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58:22This podcast episode and conversation has been 20+ years in the making! Today, I’m joined by my long-time friend, Elle. Prior to hitting record, Elle expressed a few things including wanting to find her soul’s purpose, adjusting to an empty nest, and wanting to get back to her art which she loves so much. This ancestral work client session focused …
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212: Teaching Our Kids to Be Self-Regulated with Polina Shkadron
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Creating Healthier Relationships by Identifying Your Personality Patterns with Steven Kessler
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51:27On this episode of Transforming Trauma, CTTC Director and NARM® Senior Trainer Brad Kammer welcomes psychologist, author, and trainer Steven Kessler, MFT, to discuss the role that personality patterns play in our communication styles and how those patterns impact our relationships. The pair delve into the origins of these patterns and the unconscio…
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