#30 Trauma Is Real, Healing Is Possible: Understanding ACEs and Resilience with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C

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In this powerful episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa sit down with Laura Reagan—somatically oriented trauma therapist, founder of the Trauma Therapist Network, and host of the widely acclaimed podcast Therapy Chat (over 8 million downloads!).

Together, they explore how trauma shows up in childhood and parenthood, how it hides in plain sight in the form of chronic stress responses, and why healing is not only possible—but essential.

Whether you’re a parent, a professional, or a human who’s ever had a hard thing happen (so… all of us), this conversation offers compassion, education, and hope.

About Laura
Laura Reagan, LCSW-C is an integrative and somatically oriented trauma therapist based in the greater Baltimore area. She is the owner of a trauma-focused group psychotherapy practice called The Baltimore Annapolis Center for Integrative Healing which serves teens and adults. Laura is also the host of a top-rated podcast, Therapy Chat, which has more than 8 million downloads, and its sister show, Trauma Chat. She founded Trauma Therapist Network, a website platform for learning about trauma and finding a trauma therapist, in 2021. As a trauma survivor, Laura is passionate about spreading the message that trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available. 

Resources
Laura's podcasts and all the resources of Trauma Therapist Network are found at: http://www.traumatherapistnetwork.com/.

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