System Speak: Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders

System Speak: Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders

Diagnosed with Complex Trauma and a Dissociative Disorder, Emma and her system share what they learn along the way about complex trauma, dissociation (CPTSD, OSDD, DID, etc.), and mental health. Educational, supportive, inclusive, and inspiring, System Speak documents her healing journey through the best and worst of life in recovery through insights, conversations, and collaborations.

Episodes

January 6, 2014 14 mins

We introduce our system and why we are doing the podcast.

The website is HERE.

You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

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Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general.  Content descript...

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Dr. E explains DID in the context of shame theory.  The name Dr. E is a reference to what she is called at work because of her PhD; she is not a medical doctor or giving any therapeutic advice.  She explains her understanding of dissociation in the context of Patricia DeYoung’s shame theory, and explains why most “acting out” is really misattunement, and how healing comes through connection (attunement) with others.  She r...

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January 20, 2014 10 mins

JohnMark plays in the snow with the outside children.  There are snacks.  He introduces "NTIS", which means "Now Time Is Safe".

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to...

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January 27, 2014 27 mins

Emma shares about DID, journaling, nightmares, lost time, and hearing and seeing others inside.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being sha...

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February 3, 2014 23 mins

Sasha talks about sharing the podcast with Nathan, therapy, and how hard it is to have friends and receive care.

The website is HERE.

You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

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February 10, 2014 23 mins

Sasha drives to therapy and shares about disorientation.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

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Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general.  Content descripto...

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February 17, 2014 16 mins

Emma shares about therapy, learning about trauma and dissociation, and noticing the others inside.

The website is HERE.

You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being ...

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February 16, 2015 31 mins

Sasha interviews Nathan, and they discuss the experience of living with DID and someone who has it.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being...

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July 13, 2015 50 mins

We interview Colin Ross.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

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Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general.  Content descriptors are generally given in each e...

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December 28, 2015 48 mins

We talk about a Mad in America article that discusses dissociation and psychosis.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

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Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in ge...

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January 10, 2016 20 mins

Emma describes losing time, waking up in a closet, and also having a panic attack that causes her to miss a medical delivery.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to t...

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February 29, 2016 12 mins

JohnMark crunches through the leaves, talks about needs in therapy, and announces Snack Time.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being share...

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December 19, 2016 46 mins

Taylor talks about protectors watching therapy, trying to watch out for what is happening in therapy, trying to trust in therapy, and boundaries.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

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January 30, 2017 43 mins

We interview Matt Pappas.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

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Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general.  Content descriptors are generally given in each ...

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March 27, 2017 28 mins

Sasha references Healing Together, and walks while she talks about internal worlds.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in ...

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July 24, 2017 31 mins

We explain about different “hosts” and tell the story of the Three Emmas:  Emma Z dealt with what happened to us in shiny-happy-college, Emma T dealt with life after and dating girls, and then Emma S (C) married Nathan for safety after knowing him two weeks and without any sexual contact.  We share what co-consciousness is and how therapy has helped with blending.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Rememb...

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November 27, 2017 59 mins

Dr. E shares about age and development in response to a listener question.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. ...

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January 8, 2018 31 mins

Sasha shares what she knows about Littles.

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You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general.  Content descriptors are general...

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July 16, 2018 22 mins

Sasha shares what she has learned from group led by The Crisses, including language about ANPs and EPs.

The website is HERE.

You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is b...

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August 27, 2018 49 mins

Sasha reads through the Circle Notebook.

 The website is HERE.

You can join the Community HERE.  Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups.  Message us if we can help!

You can contact the podcast HERE.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general.  Content descriptors are generall...

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