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The Trauma Therapist
The Trauma Therapist Podcast is about the human spirit.
Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga.
Hear the personal stories and insights of passionate professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others heal from trauma.
Some guests pay a fee for sponsored appearances, which helps support production of the show. All paid segments are clearly disclosed.
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Episodes
- The Trauma Therapist
Guest Hosts: Dr. Graham Taylor and Dr. Lawrie Ignacio. Understanding Self-Meaning Based Therapy
Dr. Graham Taylor is a clinical psychologist, Chief Learning Officer at Triad, and founder of The Taylor Study Method, one of the Triad family’s EPPP…
- The Trauma Therapist
A Year Without a Man with Barbara Dehart and Gayle Long
Gayle Long and Barbara Dehart are the co-authors of A Year Without a Man: A Transformational Journey which follows two women’s explorations, failures, and…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: The Meaning of Adult Attachment with Dr. Sue Johnson
This is a republishing of an archived episode with Dr. Sue Johnson, who sadly passed in April 2024. Dr. Sue Johnson was a leading innovator in the fields of…
- The Trauma Therapist
Guest Hosts: Brad Kammer, Marcia Black, and Stefanie Klein. SPACE: Supporting Presence, Awareness, Connection and Embodiment for Therapists
Brad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC, is a California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. He’s trained as a Somatic Psychotherapist…
- The Trauma Therapist
The Work That Heals Us All with Ignacio Rivera, MA
Ignacio G Hutía Xeiti Rivera, M.A. who prefers the gender neutral pronoun They, is an Activist, Writer, Educator, Sex(ual) Healer, Filmmaker, Performance…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the Archives: Josh Aronson & Julie Sayres. PTSD, Veterans and Their Service Dogs
Today on the podcast I am joined by Josh Aronson and Julie Sayres, the filmmakers of the film To Be Of Service, a documentary film about war veterans who are…
- The Trauma Therapist
Guest Host: Christina P. Kantzavelos interviews Genevieve Gonzales. Rapid Trauma Resolution through Brain Based Healing and Hypnotherapy
Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer, and chronic illness…
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Religion, Sex and Trauma with Natasha Helfer, LMFT, CSTS
Natasha Helfer is the owner and founder of Symmetry Counseling. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Kansas and Utah, and also an American…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Full Human-Beingness & Trauma with Manuela Mischke-Reeds
Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, MFT is a licensed Somatic Psychotherapist. She is an International teacher of psychology and trains health professionals in…
- The Trauma Therapist
The Live Bookstore Interview: You Lied To Me About God with Dr. Jamie Marich
Dr. Jamie Marich is the author of over fifteen books and manuals in the field of trauma, recovery, and expressive arts. With her work increasingly appealing to…
- The Trauma Therapist
Guest Host: Julie Stevens interviews Sarah Knapik. Sister Spirits: Collaborating with Psychedelics for Growth and Healing
Julie Stevens grew up in Southern California and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area at 13 to live with her two moms during a time of profound social change…
- The Trauma Therapist
The Role of Therapists in Leadership with Ryan Drzewiecki, PsyD, LP
Ryan is an experienced leader with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health administration. He currently serves as the Chief Clinical Officer of Sierra…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Mary Jo Barrett, MSW
Mary Jo Barrett is the Executive Director and co-founder of The Center for Contextual Change, Ltd. She holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of…
- The Trauma Therapist
The Live Bookstore Interview: You Are Not Alone In This with Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott is a practicing transpersonal psychotherapist and the founder of Balance, where she was also the Editor-in-Chief for seven years, bringing…
- The Trauma Therapist
The Trauma Lens of Addiction with Resh Joseph
Resh Joseph is the Clinical Director of Highlands Recovery, and he specializes in the treatment of complex psychological trauma, PTSD, addictions and other…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Staci Haines
Staci K. Haines is the developer of generative somatics, and the Somatics and Trauma courses. Her work emerges from the Somatics tradition of Richard Strozzi…
- The Trauma Therapist
Guest Host: Alisa Zipursky interviews Emi Nietfeld. What The Most Famous Book About Trauma Gets Wrong.
Alisa Zipursky is a keynote speaker, CSA survivor advocate and the author of Healing Honestly a survivor-to-survivor book to support people healing from…
- The Trauma Therapist
Setting Boundaries that Stick with Jules Taylor Shore
Jules is a therapist, author, teacher, and mom who is creating spaces where people can move into more self-compassion, self-trust, empowerment, and integrity…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Jen Warner, LCSW. Holistic Health & Social Advocacy in The Treatment of Trauma
Jen Warner, LICSW, LCSW, is one of those therapists, one of those individuals, who is so passionate about her work (and compassionate, as you'll hear in this…
- The Trauma Therapist
Guest Hosts: The Type C Toolbox with Dr. Kore Glied & Anna White
We've all heard of Type A and Type B, but Type C is common to many women and can harm our health if taken too far. Here’s a set of common Type C behaviors…
- The Trauma Therapist
An Acceptance Based Approach to Working with Eating Disorders with Giulia Suro, PhD
Dr. Suro is a psychologist, author, and researcher in Washington, D.C., specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma. In addition to her…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Mooli Lahad, PhD
Prof. Mooli Lahad is a senior medical psychologist and has been working with individuals, civilians as well as soldiers and veterans, suffering from PTSD since…
- The Trauma Therapist
Negotiation and Healing with Edy Nathan
Edy Nathan is a Certified Sex Therapist and thought leader specializing in grief, trauma, and sexuality. She works with businesses, universities, and long-term…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Damon Wood, PhD. Healing Inside A Prison
"Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don’t want to." -Sir Richard Branson Dr. Damon Wood has held an interest in trauma…
- The Trauma Therapist
Guest Host: Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC. Trauma and Dance Movement Therapy
Renae Johnson (they/them) is the founder and CEO of the Open Space Therapy Collective -- an L.A.-based collective supporting the mental health and growth of…
- The Trauma Therapist
Creating an Inspiring CE Experience with Anne McSweeney
Anne McSweeney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of CEU Creations, a premier provider of live, synchronous training for helping…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Organized Sexual Abuse with Dr. Michael Salter
Michael Salter is an Associate Professor in Criminology at Western Sydney University, Australia and specializes in the study of organized sexual abuse. In…
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Guest Host: Rebecca Kase, LCSW. Animal Assisted Therapy and Trauma Healing
Rebecca Kase founded her training and consultation practice in 2017. A longtime practitioner of EMDR Therapy and a professional educator, Rebecca recognized…
- The Trauma Therapist
Bringing Healing Into The World with SEI’s Rebecca M. Stahl
Rebecca M. Stahl is the interim Executive Director at SE® International and brings a unique blend of legal expertise and trauma-informed practice to their…
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From the archives: Richard Schwartz, PhD
Richard Schwartz began his career as a systemic family therapist and an academic. He co-authored, with Michael Nichols, Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods…
- The Trauma Therapist
Guest Host: Jenny Hughes, PhD. Decolonizing Trauma Therapy through Safety and Attunement
Jenny Hughes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD. She supports helpers and healers through the common experience of…
- The Trauma Therapist
Transformational Breathwork with Samantha Skelly
Samantha Skelly is a powerhouse entrepreneur, international best selling author, sought after international speaker, host of The Can’t Be Contained Podcast &…
- The Trauma Therapist
Expanding The Definition of Secure Attachment with Linda Thai LMSW
Linda Thai LMSW (she, her) is a trauma therapist, educator and consultant. She is gifted with the capacity to contextualize, synthesize and communicate complex…
- The Trauma Therapist
When Something Happens to You with Robyn Miller, Ph.D
Robyn Miller, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder of TheraClosure, the first Therapist Professional Executor Service. Robyn has been in…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Ruth Lanius, PhD
Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and the director of the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research unit at the University of Western…
- The Trauma Therapist
Guest Host: Lisa Danylchuk, LMFT interviews Jennifer M. Gómez, Ph.D. on Cultural Betrayal Trauma Theory
Lisa Danylchuk, LMFT, E-RYT, is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of The Center for Yoga and Trauma Recovery. A graduate of UCLA and Harvard University…
- The Trauma Therapist
Psilocybin Therapy From Functioning to Flourishing with Myles Katz
Myles leads the development of Confluence Retreats, which seeks to integrate nature-based, multi-day psilocybin retreat experiences into Oregon’s innovative…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Laura Brown, PhD
Laura Brown is a feminist trauma psychologist who practices psychotherapy and forensic psychology in Seattle and has published extensively on topics related to…
- The Trauma Therapist
How To Create Your Own Reality with Julie Stevens
Julie Stevens grew up in Southern California and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area at 13 to live with her two moms during a time of profound social change…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Radical Honesty with Gabrielle Bernstein
This is a republishing of an archived episode with Gabrielle Bernstein. Gabrielle Bernstein is incredible. I have to say that this interview with her is one of…
- The Trauma Therapist
Guest Host: Cornelia Elbrecht interviews Sabâ Başoğlu on Clay Field Therapy
Cornelia Elbrecht is an author and leader in groundbreaking art therapy techniques with a particular focus on healing trauma. An art therapist with over 40…
- The Trauma Therapist
Can We Slow Things Down with Deirdre Fay, MSW
Deirdre Fay, MSW is a psycho-spiritual author, coach and trainer with 40 years of experience exploring the intersection of trauma, attachment, yoga and…
- The Trauma Therapist
Healing as a Collective with Claudia VillaCova
Claudia is a trauma informed, liberation focused, somatic clinical therapist and medicine woman. Her first teachers and most influential medicine mentors are…
- The Trauma Therapist
Guest Host: John Clarke
This is the first in our Guest Host Series where I hand over the mic to a selection of folks I’ve interviewed over the years, and whose work I value and find…
- The Trauma Therapist
Healing and the Soul with Joshua Cameron
Joshua is a combat veteran who specializes in helping those who are caught in a life of chronic pain (emotional or physical) heal through healing the spirit…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Mindfulness For Arabic Refugees & Displaced People with Juditta Ben-David
This is rebroadcasting of an episode with Juditta Ben-David. This is what it’s about--passion, heart and helping others. And today, my guest exudes all of…
- The Trauma Therapist
Authenticity, Alignment, Attunement and Abundance with Akilah Riley-Richardson
Akilah Riley-Richardson, MSW, CCTP is a published researcher, Relational Healing Facilitator, couples therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She…
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From the archives: Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP
Dr. Courtois specializes in the treatment of trauma, particularly for adults experiencing the effects of childhood incest and other forms of sexual, physical…
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Feeling Into Our Aliveness with Jacquie Compton
Jacquie has worked in the field of trauma and the Violence Against Women’s Sector in Toronto for over 11 years, beginning her career in the Caribbean with…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Linda Gantt, PhD
Linda Gantt has a Master of Arts in Art Therapy and a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is the owner and executive director of Intensive Trauma…
- The Trauma Therapist
How I Learned To Stop Running with Jennifer Kenney-Smith
Jennifer Kenney-Smith is a transformative leader and holistic healer with over 26 years of executive sales leadership in the Information Technology sector. As…
- The Trauma Therapist
I Have No Problem with God with Dr. Jamie Marich
Jamie Marich, PhD (she/they) speaks internationally on EMDR therapy, trauma, addiction, dissociation, expressive arts, yoga, and mindfulness, and runs a…
- The Trauma Therapist
Looking For The Cracks with Dr. Bayo Akomolafe
Bayo Akomolafe (Ph.D.), rooted with the Yoruba people in a more-than-human world, is a widely celebrated international speaker, posthumanist thinker, poet…
- The Trauma Therapist
The Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Global Summit with Fleet Maull, PhD
Fleet Maull, PhD, an author, meditation teacher, and social entrepreneur, developed Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM), a deeply embodied, neuroscience and…
- The Trauma Therapist
It’s Okay To Need People with Alisa Zipursky
Alisa is a storyteller, writer, facilitator and childhood sexual abuse survivor. Her work focuses on offering emotional support to other young survivors…
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Healing is no joke
In this episode Guy shares how conducting 850+ interviews has enlightened him, challenged him, and made him realize that healing isn’t the straight line he was…
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From the archives: Sebern Fisher, MA, LMH, BCN
Sebern Fisher has integrated Neurofeedback and psychotherapy in her treatment of developmental trauma in adults and adolescents for the past 17 years. Prior to…
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Healing Mental Illness Through Education with Pernille Yilmam, PhD
Pernille is the founder of Mind Blossom which strives to prevent and combat mental illness through education and fostering community support. Mind Blossom…
- The Trauma Therapist
From the archives: Ghislaine Boulanger, PhD
Ghislaine Boulanger is a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City and a member of the Relational faculty at New York University’s…
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Start By Believing with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C
Laura is a holistically and somatically oriented trauma-focused psychotherapist, as well as a Board Approved & Registered Clinical Social Work Supervisor in…