Just Healing
Just Healing' is a groundbreaking podcast fostering candid conversations that destigmatize trauma's intersectionality and celebrate unique healing paths. Join us on a transformative journey diving into meaningful discussions, personal stories, and multifaceted healing methods. Through shared experiences and resilience, 'Just Healing' offers inspiration, empathy, and diverse insights. Our guests bring cultural, societal, and personal perspectives to light, highlighting various approaches to healing. Tune in for narratives that dismantle stigma, encourage self-care, and foster understanding.
Episodes
In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra and Dr. Gregory Canillas discuss the complexities of relationships, focusing on the DL (down low) phenomenon, cultural components, and the impact of trauma. They explore how societal and cultural pressures influence individuals' ability to be authentic in relationships, and the importance of recognizing green flags and resolving personal trauma for healthier connections.
🔍 What You...
In this inspiring episode, we delve into the journey of unlocking one's potential and embracing personal growth. Through engaging conversations, we explore the transformative power of perspective, the importance of setting goals, and the art of becoming extraordinary. Join us as we uncover the keys to living a life filled with purpose and passion, and discover how small shifts can lead to monumental changes. Tune in to embark o...
Join Dr. Debra and Dr. Christopher Deulen as they delve into the complexities of transgender identity and the societal challenges faced by the transgender community. This episode covers the importance of understanding and respect, the impact of societal perceptions, and the role of mental health professionals in supporting transgender individuals. Dr. Deulen shares personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the need for educati...
In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra is joined by Garrett Wood, owner of Gnosis Therapy, to discuss the challenges faced by high-achieving, high-masking professionals. They explore the concepts of burnout, hypnotherapy, and the importance of addressing mental and emotional health in professional settings. Garrett shares insights on how masking neurodivergence can lead to burnout and the role of hypnotherapy in fostering resil...
In this powerful episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra sits down with mindset coach, author, and entrepreneur David McKee for a deep dive into the science of thought patterns, emotional regulation, trauma responses, and why so many of us feel stuck in our own lives.
David opens up about his personal journey through childhood trauma, ADHD, negative thought loops, and high cortisol living — and how neuroscience-based mindset practices he...
In this episode of "Just Healing," Dr. Adam Yerke, a clinical and forensic psychologist, discusses the history and challenges of transgender individuals in the military. The conversation covers the impact of policy changes, the importance of normalizing gender diversity, and the broader implications for society.This conversation dives into:▶The history of transgender people serving in the military▶How changing policies cr...
In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra speaks with Michael Levittan, a licensed therapist, expert witness, and longtime advocate, about how definitions of masculinity shape relationships, fuel cycles of domestic violence, and create barriers to emotional connection.
Michael shares his decades of experience working with survivors and perpetrators, unpacking how cultural expectations, toxic masculinity, and coercive control impact...
In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra talks with Maren Casada, a victim advocate and returning SCRIPT Conference presenter, about the concept of active healing—a survivor-centered approach that emphasizes taking ownership of your healing journey without the pressure to forgive.
Maren shares her personal experiences with trauma, the challenges of navigating family dynamics, and why survivors don’t owe forgiveness to their abuser...
In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra talks with Dr. Josh Wyner—founder of Willow Family Health and program chair of Marriage & Family Therapy at the Chicago School—about what ADHD really is (and isn’t).
Instead of just being about attention or hyperactivity, Dr. Josh reframes ADHD as a difference in emotional tagging: how our brains assign value to choices and stimuli. Together, they explore how ADHD overlaps with trauma a...
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, sexual trauma, and BDSM. Listener discretion is advised.
On this week's episode, Dr. Debra sits down with renowned trauma specialist Andrew Pari, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping survivors of sexual trauma.
This episode explores some of the most misunderstood aspects of trauma recovery...
Curative Kink: Andrew introduces his pio...
In this episode of Just Healing, we sit down with Monica Vega, Program Manager at InsideOUT Writers, to explore the power of community, creative writing, and diversion programs in supporting system-impacted youth.
Monica shares her work managing youth diversion programs in Los Angeles—providing alternatives to incarceration that focus on accountability, growth, and rehabilitation rather than punishment. From open mic nights and life...
In this episode of Just Healing, we explore the groundbreaking release of HOME – Healing Outreach to Men Everywhere—an interactive, trauma-informed resource created for incarcerated male survivors of sexual harm. Clinical psychologist and longtime MenHealing facilitator Sandi Forti joins us to unpack the years-long journey behind this revolutionary book, why it matters, and how it’s already making waves in over 1,100 prisons across...
In this powerful episode of Just Healing, host Dr. Debra is joined by Dr. Shayla Chapman—licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist—for a deep dive into EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Together, they unpack:
What EMDR is (and what it isn’t)
How it helps with trauma, grief, anxiety, and more
The 8-phase healing process behind the science
Why you don’t have to talk about your trauma to heal from it
The importa...
In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra welcomes media psychologist Dr. Corey Emanuel for a raw and insightful conversation on how constant media exposure impacts our mental health. From doomscrolling and negativity bias to empathy fatigue and algorithm-driven anxiety, we explore how social platforms shape our trauma—and how to take your power back.
💬 Topics include:
• How the news and social media fuel stress and comparison
• Wha...
Juan Calix, writer and star of the upcoming film "What You Deserve," joins producer Evan Enslow in a moving conversation about transforming lived trauma into powerful art. Together, they open up about the complex intersections of male survivorship, sobriety, HIV stigma, and LGBTQ identity, offering an unfiltered look into the making of a film rooted in healing.
Highlights:
- The emotional toll and triumph of creating fro...
What happens when justice meets trauma—and who gets to decide redemption? In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra is joined by civil litigation attorney Jack Einwechter to explore the shocking resentencing of the Menendez brothers and why they’re suddenly eligible for parole after 35 years behind bars.
Together, they unpack:
- How resentencing works in California
- The impact of trauma and abuse on sentencing
- The legal process ...
What does it mean to heal in a world that feels increasingly unsafe? In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra reconnects with longtime colleague and clinical psychologist Dr. Christopher Deulen to talk trauma, identity, immigration, and hope.
Drawing from decades of work with immigrants, Spanish-speaking clients, and marginalized communities, Dr. Deulen shares deeply personal stories and practical insights on how to connect across...
🔊 New Episode of Just Healing – Therapy That Works: Debunking Myths for Male Survivors of Sexual Trauma
In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Matt Love, a licensed psychologist with a unique expertise in trauma, male sexual abuse survivors, and sports psychology, joins host Dr. Debra for an insightful conversation on healing and understanding the complexities of trauma.
Dr. Love discusses the often-overlooked experiences of m...
🔊 New Episode of Just Healing – BONDED: Bellamy Young on Healing, Humanity, and the Power of ArtCurious about what this BONDED play is all about? Come watch Bellamy THIS Sunday. Get you ticket to the livestream here: https://givebutter.com/couragetocreateYou know her as #MellieGrant from ABC’s #Scandal —now meet #Bellamy Young like you’ve never seen her before. Bellamy joins Dr. Debra for a heartfelt, funny, and deeply real conver...
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In Episode 07 of Just Healing, we spotlight four powerful voices—Joshua Knight, Michael Crowley, Bradley Gubler, and Michael Guinn—who share how creative expression became essential to their healing journeys as male survivors of sexual trauma. Hosted by Michael Munson, this intimate conversation dives deep into themes of resilience, ide...
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