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You Make Sense

Sarah Baldwin

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You Make Sense is a manual to understanding your human experience, so that you can navigate the world with freedom, ease, and empowerment. Using the latest neuroscience and trauma research, this podcast will equip you with powerful somatic tools to help you get unstuck and create the life you desire. Sarah Baldwin, SEP, is an expert in trauma resolution, attachment, parts work, and nervous system regulation. But before she was a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and trained in Polyvagal inte ...
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Hosted by licensed trauma therapist John Clarke, LPCC, Going Inside is a podcast on a mission to help you heal from trauma and reconnect with your authentic Self. This show explores trauma healing through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with detours into EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and more. Tune in for enlightening guest expert interviews, immersive solo deep dives, real-life therapy sessions, and soothing guided meditations. Learn more about and apply to work 1-1 with Joh ...
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The OCD Stories

Stuart Ralph

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Welcome to The OCD Stories, hosted by Stuart Ralph. The podcast has been heard over 7million times globally. Check out your first episode from our existing hundreds of episodes featuring experts, and people experiencing symptoms just like you today. If you do, you may just feel understood, heard and possibly help you identify your next step in your own personal journey to healing. Disclaimer - this podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek treatment from a licensed mental health ...
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Welcome to the Free Spirit Academy Podcast. Free Spirit Academy is about the freedom to be fully who you are - beyond any cultural conditioning, trauma, or roles you were taught to play. It’s about coming home to your body, and to yourself. My name is Rande Moss. I’m a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and I’m so glad you’re here for these talks and conversations.
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Sneaky Powerful is a podcast that explores the journey of healing from trauma. Through the perspective of Somatic Experiencing®, a naturalistic modality of trauma healing developed by Dr. Peter Levine, Ali Capurro and her guests explore the process and intricacies of reclaiming vitality. Within these artful conversations there are many threads, and specifically threads of hope, healing, and love.
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If you have experienced any type of chronic pain, chronic illness or mental challenge like anxiety/depression this podcast is for you, so you can take your power back. Hear inspiring testimonials by everyday people who have healed their bodies and minds of chronic pain, illness & dis-ease. Learn about different supportive modalities for self healing like brain retraining, nervous system regulation, somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory, journalling, exposure therapy & more. Explore the mind ...
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Join Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, author, and survivor Britt Piper as she guides you through what it truly means to heal through the body. Known as @healwithbritt across social media, Britt’s mission is to help you come home to yourself using nervous system science, somatic tools, and lived experience. After losing her brother in high school and surviving an assault in her early twenties, Britt spent years searching for answers. What finally brought her lasting healing was reconnectin ...
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Root + Rise

Rohini Walker

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Root + Rise is a space for embodied exploration, where rooting down and rising up happen together. Hosted by writer, mentor and consultant, Rohini Walker, this podcast invites you into the nuanced terrain of inner truth, interdependence, and the sacred relationship between land, body, and Self. Consider this an antidote to a world that wants you in a state of perpetual, unsustainable and disembodied urgency. Through depth, slowness and embodiment, we compost constricting homogeneity, embrace ...
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Sex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann Johnson

Kimberly Ann Johnson: Author, Vaginapractor, Co-founder of the School for Postpartum Care

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Cutting-edge, pioneering conversations on holistic women's health, including sex, birth, motherhood, womanhood, intimacy and trauma with doula, certified Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and author of Call of the Wild and the Fourth Trimester, Kimberly Ann Johnson.
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Hi, I’m Laurie James—author of Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, somatic relationship coach, mother of four adult daughters, divorcée, and recovering caregiver. I created Confessions of a Freebird as a heartfelt space for women navigating midlife transitions—divorce, empty nesting, loss, dating again, or simply wondering: “Is this all there is?” If you're longing for more authenticity, joy, freedom, and purpose, especially after years of putting everyone else first, you're i ...
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"Healed" Now What?

Lisa Piluschak

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Let's build healthier and more fullfilling lives and relationships.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣A podcast where we investigate human connections, intimate relationships, and the transformation that comes from uncovering who really we, beyond the hurt we’ve experienced. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣We will explore a roadmap for healing, life beyond trauma and self-discovery. ⁣⁣We go on a journey of the human experience and what it is like to heal in the modern world. We explore different viewpoints and discoveries in relationships, menta ...
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Happiness in Progress

Danielle Craig

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An Emmy-award winning journalist hosts Happiness in Progress. You'll hear from some incredibly inspiring people and get motivation each episode to better your life and find your own happiness.
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Embodiment Time

Magdalena Weinstein

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Embodiment Time is a podcast hosted by Magdalena Weinstein, and dedicated to the evolution of yoga, movement and somatic practices, interviewing a wide variety of contemporary yoga teachers, movement specialists, brain based trainers, coaches and other educators of embodiment practices like Yoga Nidra, Somatic Experiencing and Body work. The time for embodiment is now.
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The Somatic Gospel

The Somatic Gospel

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Welcome to The Somatic Gospel Podcast an ongoing conversation about healing and transformation where our past traumas, limiting beliefs, and self-sabotage patterns intersect with the gospel and the power available to us when we begin to flow from our identity in Christ in our lives. Our focus is transformation as a distinction from mere information. We explore neuroscience, somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory, psychology, mysticism, and neuro-theology and how awareness practices support u ...
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Menopause Rescue

Dr. Polly Watson

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Women may spend over a decade of their lives experiencing symptoms around menopause transition, while just over 10% of women’s healthcare professionals feel comfortable treating menopause. The conversation around menopause has evolved beyond hot flashes and night sweats to include how hormonal changes affect bone, brain, mood, heart and mental health. Midlife women can feel like they are drowning in symptoms. Many of them are not well served by health care providers who haven’t updated their ...
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The Gettin' Gritty Podcast for Mental Health Therapists

Stefanie Armstrong LIMHP and Cathy Schweitzer LIMHP

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Are you a mental health therapist who lies awake at 2am replaying sessions in your head, wondering if you’ve done enough for your client? Do you ever feel isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure of your confidence as a clinician? Do you ever feel like you must be the only mental health therapist who feels this way? You’re not alone—we're here for you. We've been there. We’ve lived the long days, the draining sessions, and the quiet car rides home where tears flow. We know the weight of secondary tr ...
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ENCHANTED

Rafaëlle Cohen

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ENCHANTED is a meditative space where Rafaëlle Cohen sings and speaks of Oneness, being present with what is here and now, the world’s current transformation, somatic experiencing, shadow illumination, emotional transmutation/alchemy, the invisible universal quantum laws that reign, sacred sensuality, feeling the bliss of existence cellularly. She shares her personal experiences, takes you through her transformations and breaks down some spiritual concepts, so that the vision of enchantment ...
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No Visible Bruises

Caroline Strawson

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Trauma & Narcissism Redefined is to help women thrive after the devastating effects from the trauma of narcissistic abuse. Hosted by Caroline Strawson, best-selling author, speaker and award-winning Trauma Therapist & Coach and founder of the #1 Trauma Informed Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Programme using a unique integration of tools such as Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Breath Work & Positive Psychology to help you move form Post Traumati ...
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Amy Helms is your host of the podcast, Hope After Narcissistic Abuse. Each episode will feature nationally and internationally recognized experts on both narcissistic abuse and trauma recovery. You will gain hope on how to thrive. Hear from others that have walked this same road. You are not alone. Your host, Amy Helms is a trauma therapist, trained in somatic experiencing, advanced forensics, and parent coordination, and also a survivor. She is a single mother who believes in the power of c ...
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EMBODY explores real-life issues that cause stress, pain & trauma and how we can recover, repair and thrive through the challenges in our life. Welcome to the conversation! EMBODY is hosted by, Michelle Major, who is passionate about breaking the stigma attached to women's mental health and wellbeing through a trauma-informed lens. Michelle founded The Sunshine Project in 2012 after a lengthy career in leadership roles within the financial services industry. For almost 12-years, Michelle, ha ...
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Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s a journey, a mosaic, a collection of stories, practices, and insights gathered along the way. On Pathways, host Chris Anne Coviello invites you into deep, meaningful conversations with individuals from all walks of life who have traveled their own unique roads to health and wellness. From therapy and trauma recovery to somatic practices, nutrition, exercise, yoga, spiritual awakenings, creative expression, and ancient traditions — this podcast explores ...
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Interviews, Meditations, and Thoughtful Episodes about Embodiment, Yoga, and Healing. We explore remembering and embodying your true nature, alignment with your soul, and deeply loving, and expressing yourself. Wonderful wellness practitioners and healers share their healing tips, philosophies, and how they shine. It’s about loving support to advance your own healing process as we will journey together. A creative blend of Yoga, Family Constellations, and Somatic Experiencing practices. The ...
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SISU Journey

Helena Lucia (she/her)

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Join me, your host, Helena Lucia, every Thursday as we explore the topic of resilience from diverse points of view and many angles, with lovely guests who generously share their inspiring stories. The Finnish language has an amazing word Sisu that means resilience in the face of extreme adversity. In this podcast, we decompose the practice of resilience in our guest's lives, and the modalities they use to promote that beautiful resilience. We will also look at the science behind many of thes ...
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Move Into Coherence

Pamela Stokes

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Move Into Resilience is now called Move Into Coherence. Coherence is the quality of integrated wholeness and is the nature of the universe. This is an educational and experiential podcast (perhaps the only one of its kind) designed to teach people simple evidence-based motions they can do to help themselves navigate life with ease and comfort--and the science behind them. Creator of Mindful Motion and Somatic Release, Pamela Stokes, includes the motions she used to help heal from her own fib ...
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Golden Shadow Podcast

Alyssa Polizzi and Arran Rogerson

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The Golden Shadow is a podcast created by Alyssa Polizzi and Arran Rogerson exploring psychology, philosophy, mythology, and the shadow. For more info: https://www.goldenshadow.org/
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Lisa Dale Miller, MA, LMFT, LPCC, SEP is a private practice psychotherapist in Los Gatos, CA, specializing in mindfulness psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and chronic pain. She is also an outpatient provider for the VA San Jose. Lisa is the author of a highly regarded textbook on Buddhist psychology for mental health professionals, Effortless Mindfulness: Genuine mental health through awakened presence. Training clinicians in the pract ...
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Outside the Square

Fiona Pugh and Josephine Sutton

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Do you find wellbeing one dimensional and lacking meaning? Are you experiencing wellbeing overwhelm, struggling with self trust or feel like you've lost control? Step outside the square with us and learn how to master your own wellbeing. We are Josephine, a dietician and somatic release therapist, and Fiona, a corporate wellness facilitator, body image and eating psychology coach, and each week we'll be talking about wellbeing from a different perspective. Learn how to get out of your head a ...
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Groundless Ground Podcast

Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT SEP

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For six years clinician and author Lisa Dale Miller delivered thoughtful dialogues with innovative clinicians, researchers and contemplatives uniting health science research and profound wisdom traditions, inform about somatic psychotherapies and Buddhist psychology. All episodes can be found here on the Best of the Groundless Ground Podcast. Listen to Lisa's new podcast, The Buddhist Psychology Podcast on your favorite app or https://lisadalemiller.substack.com/podcast bestofggpodcast.subst ...
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I know some of the most interesting and inspiring people who are helping to keep humanity afloat in their own unique ways, in the middle of a world health crisis. I want you to meet them too. First, as humans. Second, as experts in their field. To hear their stories of overcoming their personal struggles and trauma (including PTSD and cPTSD) to bring their weird and wonderful heart healing gifts to the world in quiet and loud ways. Let's give these folx the applause they deserve and, in turn ...
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Rebel Therapist

Annie Schuessler

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Rebel Therapist is the podcast where you'll get support in being a therapist entrepreneur. I'm Annie Schuessler, therapist and business coach and strategist for therapists. I'll support you in taking your work beyond the therapy room to make an even bigger impact. I interview Rebel Therapists who are already doing work beyond the therapy room, from running workshops to writing books to creating online courses. You'll hear about how they created their unique businesses, the mindset work they' ...
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The Spiritual Forum

The Spiritual Forum

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Welcome to The Spiritual Forum, a space curated by Rev Carol Saunders for extraordinary conversations that explore the realms of spiritual living. Join us weekly for heart-to-heart dialogues with captivating individuals, delving into themes like love, faith, awakening, forgiveness, healing, spiritual practices, and divine encounters. These transformative narratives aim to inspire, fostering a deep connection to the profound experiences that shape our lives. Rev Carol’s guests include authors ...
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Join Susan Sly, Founder and CEO of The Pause Technologies Inc. and renowned AI entrepreneur, on The Menopause Health Podcast as she navigates the transformative journey of menopause. With expert interviews, practical advice, and the latest scientific research, this podcast empowers women to embrace this stage of life with confidence and vitality. Tune in for insightful discussions on managing symptoms, optimizing health, and fostering a supportive community. Whether you're experiencing menop ...
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SOULSPACE Podcast

Camila Greenberg

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⚡️ Welcome to SOULSPACE Podcast with Coach Cam, your go-to destination for holistic healing and personal growth! Join us as we explore the realms of health, wellness, and spirituality, guiding you on a journey towards nurturing your mind, body, and soul. Discover practices to heal and expand at your own pace, delve into ancient wisdom, and embrace modern approaches to enhance your well-being. Tune in for insightful conversations and practical tips that empower you to embark on a transformati ...
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Taking Back The Reins is for individuals that have ‘lost’ their way, who know they want to transform their life, rebuild relationships and recover from trauma. You're tired of feeling lost, like everyday is an uphill battle and disconnected from yourself and others around you. You may be struggling with PTSD or CPTSD, and are ready to access post-traumatic growth. You know you have it in you, you just need to understand how animals and nature can help turn your trauma around with personal de ...
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David Vago, PhD and Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT, LPCC, SEP tackle the traditional Buddhist concept of "enlightenment" from their modern clinical points of view in a stimulating and fun discussion. Part 2 focuses on S-ART, David's neurobiological framework for describing the positive effects of meditation on self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence; Theravada, Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna notions of awakening and not-self; secular mental training; different interventions for different psy ...
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David Vago, PhD and Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT, LPCC, SEP tackle the traditional Buddhist concept of "enlightenment" from their modern clinical points of view in a stimulating and fun discussion. Part 2 focuses on S-ART, David's neurobiological framework for describing the positive effects of meditation on self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence; Theravada, Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna notions of awakening and not-self; secular mental training; different interventions for different psy ...
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Relationships are an arena for your greatest evolution. They mirror what’s unhealed in your connection to yourself. The episodes will help you peel back the layers of stored pain so you can be free to create the life & relationships of your dreams. My name is Jenelle Annette, and I'm passionate about this work because it turned my life around.I’ll be sharing Shadow Work and Inner Work tools to help you make lasting change and transformation. In today’s day, you are surrounded by information. ...
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Shamelessly Ambitious is an honest, grounding, and vulnerable podcast for ambitious, emotionally intelligent women who are done proving themselves, tired of living in constant high-functioning burnout, and craving a life and business that actually feel good. Hosted by Ash McDonald—therapist, nervous-system-first business mentor, and speaker this show blends clinical expertise with lived experience to deliver nervous system tools, embodied strategies, and radical permission so you can expand ...
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The Writing Your Resilience Podcast is for anyone who wants to use the writing process to flip the script on the stories they’ve been telling themselves, because when we tell better stories about ourselves, we live better lives. Every Thursday, host Lisa Cooper Ellison, an author, speaker, trauma-informed writing coach, and trauma survivor diagnosed with complex PTSD, interviews writers of tough, true stories, people who've developed incredible grit, and professionals in the field of psychol ...
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SEASON 3 IS LAUNCHED! Please listen, share and leave a comment via www.facebook.com/parentingwhopodcast Two new series are currently taping ~ a Student Intern Series and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Series. Parenting…Who? aims to demystify the psychotherapy world and the process of psychotherapy in all its glory - what is, what isn't and how a process can work for you.
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*** Top 2.5% Podcast *** Do you want to heal the childhood trauma wounds that are holding you back and keeping you from confidently living the life God wants you to live? Does your trauma history keep you crippled by fear, unable to discern and trust God’s plan, process, and purpose for your life? The effects of childhood trauma can show up as low moods, negative thoughts, overthinking, anxiety, crippling fear, low self-worth, physical illness, constant comparison, or emotional disconnection ...
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The Do Good Podcast, hosted by Rob Watson, shares people's inspiring and uplifting stories from around the world. There's so much good happening right now on the planet, which isn't getting nearly enough attention it deserves – I hope by sharing these people's stories it'll inspire listeners to go out there and show more of what they are made of and do their own bit of good in the world.
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Understanding the Human Condition

J. Flowers Health Institute

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In each episode of “Understanding The Human Condition”, Dr. Flowers and his most-admired mentors, respected colleagues and VIP guests, share valuable insight into underlying health causes, conditions and issues. These in-depth yet approachable episodes are a great resource for both private individuals and industry professionals. Our esteemed host, Dr. James Flowers, is one of the most recognized and respected names in the field of chronic pain, mental health, and substance use disorders, bot ...
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Gaelen Poage is an Empowerment Coach who works with individuals who want to go beyond the simple act of “Helping” on a small scale to create a movement and a major impact in the world. “Not Lost in the Crowd” is a podcast dedicated to lighting your pathway forward, as you become one of the next generation of Helpers and Change-Makers. Tune in for interviews with proven leaders and pioneers in Helping Professions, who generously share their journeys and insight to get that healthy dose of Enc ...
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Dr. Shivani Amin, MD is an experienced medical doctor specializing in functional medicine and spiritual thinking. Dr. Amin introduces you to the world of wellness through this medical prism & spiritual approach, with a focus on bridging the gap between the two. Critical questions around topics such as mental, physical, and sexual health, as well as healing and immunity, are all up for conversation. This is a safe space created for intimate conversations for us to optimize our health - mental ...
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Have you ever sent a text to your teen or college-aged kid and immediately wondered if they rolled their eyes when they read it? Maybe you’re trying to stay connected as they move across the country—or even just across the house. If you’ve ever longed for a deeper bond with your child, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Tammy Cohen—speaker, aut…
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After years of study, practice, and perseverance, Dina has completed her three-year journey to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner — a milestone that has reshaped both her personal healing and her professional work with horses. In this deeply personal episode, she opens up about the struggles and setbacks along the way, the determination to …
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Brittany Piper is a renowned speaker, author, and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner specializing in sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care. As a survivor and leading advocate, she has educated thousands worldwide, including the U.S. Army and Department of Justice. Her upcoming book, Body-First Healing, offers a groundbreaking approach…
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Send us a text This week, we’re talking about something our culture often dismisses but your writing life desperately needs: rest. In this episode, I’ll share why rest matters, how you can create more of it—even when life feels full—and the surprising lessons I learned during my own summer break. Grab your pen and notebook and get ready to explore …
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What does it take to become a somatic practitioner? In this solo episode, Britt shares her personal path to this work, and the many avenues for becoming a trauma-informed coach. She dives deep into what led her to become certified in Somatic Experiencing®, how that credential differs from other trauma-informed training and what SEP training actuall…
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In this episode, I share a personal look at how Complex PTSD has shown up in my life — from disordered eating and chronic pain, to a critical inner voice, self-harm urges, and long stretches of isolation. We’ll also talk about what Complex PTSD actually is, how it’s different from PTSD, and why understanding our adaptations is so powerful. Because …
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Step into the mysticism of Ancient Egypt with Fotoula Adrimi, bestselling author and director of the Isis School of Holistic Health. In this episode, Fotoula shares how the goddess Isis guides/informs her life and reveals the true nature of Egypt’s temples as living portals of light, much more than what we’ve been taught! She also discusses the myt…
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We are all created with the ability to access both our inner masculine and feminine energies. These energies shape how we move through the world, but are not confined to gender or societal expectations. In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah breaks down the science behind these polarities, how nature reveals that they’re universal and designed fo…
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In this episode of Going Inside, John Clarke sits down with Jessica Fern—IFS-trained trauma therapist and author of Polysecure—to explore what really happens inside our systems when we open up relationships. They unpack the intersection of attachment, trauma, and non-monogamy, and how IFS brings clarity and healing to the parts that get activated. …
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In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, Deena welcomes guest Gordon Forsyth, Chair of PACT (Parents and Autistic Children Together), to explore the realities of raising and supporting neurodivergent children. Drawing from two decades of lived experience as a parent and advocate, Gordon shares openly about the challenges families face, the lessons…
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In episode 503 I chat with Samantha Faden and Dr Jenifer Cullen. Samantha is autistic and has lived experience with OCD. Sam is the client of Dr Cullen. Jenifer M. Cullen, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist at the McLean OCD Institute. We discuss their therapy relationship as therapist and client, how Sam’s therapy journey has gone, what work…
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The Sunday Scaries hit hard when you’re a therapist. Your notes aren’t finished, your caseload feels overwhelming, and by 2pm you’re already bracing for another week of client sessions. In this bonus episode of Gettin’ Gritty, we share our own Sunday Scaries as trauma-informed therapists—and the practical tools we use to reset before Monday. We als…
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In this enlightening episode, Dr. Polly Watson is joined by Dr. Joanna Hooten of Clara Dermatology as she delves into melasma, a prevalent skin condition marked by brown discoloration that often affects women undergoing hormonal changes. Dr. Hooten unpacks the multifaceted causes and triggers of melasma, highlighting factors such as sun exposure, h…
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If you want to go from surviving to thriving, this episode is for you! We're going to talk about how to gain clarity on who you want to be, what you want to do and where you belong. Today's guest is Steve Magness. Steve is the author of the new book, Win the Inside Game. In this book and conversation, Steve draws from his experience as an Olympic c…
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Send us a text Have you been told you’re a people pleaser or found yourself saying yes when you meant no, without even thinking about it? Have a friend who struggles to express their feelings or share their preferences? If so, you might have encountered the fawning trauma response. Join me and Ingrid Clayton, author of Fawning, and the memoir Belie…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Healed Now What podcast, Lisa Dawn sits down with Heather Orton — a Reiki Master, teacher, and soul journey practitioner — to explore the winding, beautiful, and sometimes messy path of healing. Heather opens up about her first encounter with Reiki in high school, and how personal challenges — including a house…
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Britt is here to answer all of your nervous system and somatic healing related questions to help you move the needle in your healing journey! With grounded guidance from her personal and professional experience, she compassionately speaks to the moments we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. You’ll hear her advice on where to start a…
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What if death isn’t the end, but a doorway to discovering who we truly are? Dr. Brad Stuart—physician, innovator, and author—takes us from the halls of Stanford Medical School to the mysteries and stark realities of end-of-life care. He discusses what's missing in medical training, the challenges that doctors face to stay human in the current profi…
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In this episode, I share: Why I never thought of myself as “anxious” (even while binge eating and coping every day) How survival states and unprocessed feelings drive patterns we can’t willpower our way out of A short guided practice to gently expand your capacity to feel without overwhelm 🌿 If this practice resonates, check out my new mini-course …
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In this episode I share my personal journey of navigating pain that has recently developed in my feet & ankles, exploring the distinction between neuroplastic and physiological pain. Through a consultation with Charlie Merrill, I was able to uncovers the emotional connections to the pain and release any worry around whether or not it was physiologi…
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What if your chronic illness, pain, or fatigue is not random but a reflection of unresolved trauma stored in your body? In this episode, Sarah unpacks the powerful link between trauma, the nervous system, and physical health. Drawing on her own lived experience with autoimmune disease and chronic illness, she explains why time alone does not heal a…
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Grief isn’t just about loss — it’s also a doorway into healing. In this deeply resonant conversation, relational therapist Rebecca Wong and host John Clarke explore how grief, when met with presence and curiosity, becomes a powerful force for integration and connection. Together, we dive into what it means to turn toward our discomfort, build trust…
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Tune into this exploration of the deeper nature of desire — not the fleeting and distracting cravings that we're bombarded with in our culture, but the soul-aligned, values-rooted desires that stir something deeper in us. Drawing on the body’s wisdom, the poetry of Kahlil Gibran, Vedic philosophy, and nervous system resilience, Rohini re-frames des…
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Sonya Brewer is a trauma specialist and relationship expert who specializes in creative life and relationship design for overachieving trauma survivors and their partners. She helps trauma survivors feel more alive, connected and authentic so they can create the lives and relationships they truly want. In this conversation Sonya shares vulnerably a…
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In episode 502 I chat with Christopher Weston. Chris is a therapist (LMFT) specialising in OCD. We discuss his OCD story, his early life experiences that were challenging, panic attacks, somatic/sensorimotor OCD, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and much more. S…
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Send us a text Do you struggle to see yourself as creative? Or have you ever wondered where your creativity comes from, and how to maximize it? This week, I’m joined by Jacob Nordby, founder of A Writing Room Collective and author of Blessed are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives, and The Creative Cure, a powerful guide to reconnecting with your …
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In this tender and honest first episode, Britt Piper shares what inspired her to create the Body-First Healing Podcast, and why she’s choosing to live life more slowly and intentionally these days. She opens up about what it looked like to chase success at the expense of her body, how burnout became a turning point, and the unexpected grief and gro…
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So often we confuse chaos for chemistry because your nervous system plays a huge role in who you’re drawn to and how you show up in love. In this first guest episode, Britt sits down with Sabrina Zohar, entrepreneur, dating coach, and host of The Sabrina Zohar Show, to explore why anxious attachment can make chaos feel like home, how childhood patt…
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What is somatic healing, really? In this episode, Britt cuts through the noise to bring clarity on what this work is and what it isn’t. From the misconception that somatic healing is about “feeling good” to the myth that discomfort means you’re doing it wrong, she breaks down the truths that often get lost in the mainstream. Through honest stories …
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Thirteen years ago, I did a three-month juice fast. I thought it would be my big transformation...that if I could just “fix” my body, I’d finally feel both free, and deeply connected. Instead, it taught me a very different lesson: the danger of oversimplifying complex pain and treating ourselves like projects to perfect. In this episode, I share: W…
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What if love and suffering weren’t opposites, but secret partners on the path to awakening? In this conversation, Zach Beach—yoga teacher, poet, therapist, and author of Love and Suffering: A Spiritual Guide for Helpers, Healers, and Humans—shares why love and suffering go hand in hand and how suffering (something we all don’t want for ourselves!) …
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Have you struggled with where to begin when looking for a therapist? Or maybe you’ve started working with a mental health professional, but you’re worried they might not be the best fit? Finding support is a vital part of healing, but it can often be a confusing or even daunting process. This episode of You Make Sense was created as a trauma-inform…
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Bio Michel Odent, MD, is a French obstetrician trained as a general surgeon known for his tireless research on how environmental factors present during pregnancy and birth affect babies, children, and our communities. He is the founder of the Primal Health Research Centre and authored the first articles on the initiation of lactation and the use of…
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In this special episode of Taking Back the Reins, Dina welcomes Mel Malcolm, a devoted listener who traveled all the way from New Zealand to connect in person. Mel opens up about her journey — from growing up on a farm, facing life challenges, and experiencing a mental health crisis, to discovering the healing power of horses. Her story is both dee…
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In episode 501 I chat with Alexandra Reynolds. Alexandra is an OCD Advocate, Community Support Group Leader at NOCD, and is currently doing her graduate clinical training. We discuss her health anxiety story, stigma around the diagnosis, running her health anxiety support group, shame and guilt around having health anxiety and the compulsions, expe…
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Welcome to The Gettin' Gritty Podcast, the podcast created for therapists who love this work—but sometimes wonder if they’re really cut out for it. If you’ve ever replayed a session on your drive home, felt stuck with a shut-down client, or gone to bed worrying you’re not doing enough, you’re in the right place. We’re Stefanie Armstrong and Cathy S…
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In our very first episode of The Gettin' Gritty Podcast, we share how we built our own grit—starting as teachers and school counselors, through cafeteria duty and pencil-sharpening, to launching a trauma-informed practice during the pandemic. If you’re a trauma-trained, EMDR, Somatic or attachment-focused therapist who struggles with burnout, sessi…
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Feeling overwhelmed by stress, trauma, or the changes that come with midlife and menopause? In this episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson talks with embodiment expert Mary Stokes, founder of Embody Being, about how reconnecting with the body can bring clarity, balance, and resilience. Together, they explore practical tools rooted in somatic…
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Ever feel like you’re drawn to the wrong people—repeatedly? That pull isn’t random. It’s often old patterns and unhealed wounds running the show, not true safety or connection. If dating has left you feeling confused, overwhelmed, or ready to give up, you’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Bernardo Mendez, re…
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Send us a text How do you dive into the marrow of an experience we’ll all one day share, yet so many of us struggle to talk about? And how do you write into a topic so widely covered that it feels impossible to say something new? Today, I’m joined by Amy Lin, author of the stunning micro memoir Here After, as we tackle these questions head-on. Toge…
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Send us a text In this episode of 'The Healed, Now What?' podcast, Lisa welcomes Shannon Lynn Harwood, also referred to as Sam, to explore the intersection of ancient shamanistic traditions and contemporary life. Shannon shares her journey into shamanism that began with seeking a non-traditional spiritual wedding ceremony, leading to profound mento…
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This is a space for real, compassionate conversations about nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and the sometimes messy reality of seeking a more authentic path. Hosted by Britt Piper—survivor, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and author of Body-First Healing—this show explores what it means to truly heal through the body. Each week, you…
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This is one of my favorite solo episodes, and I wanted to bring it back for anyone who missed it the first time—or anyone who needs a reminder that feeling disconnected or “numb” is often a sign of a nervous system doing its best to protect you. In this episode, I share a bit of my own story of living for years feeling flat and disconnected, why th…
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Finding himself “never happy, never excited, but functional,” Robert Joseph boldly undertook the hero’s journey from disconnection and meaningless material immersion to spiritual awakening and authentic manhood rooted in divine love, and he now lives to help other men do the same. In this episode he shares his understanding of Christ consciousness …
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Romantic love has a way of poking at our deepest wounding. Even when life feels steady elsewhere, intimacy can trigger reactions that don’t feel like our true selves. Sarah explains that this is often the work of our parts — younger versions of ourselves that carry past trauma and coping strategies — and that these parts can show up most strongly i…
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