The Trauma Therapist
The Trauma Therapist | Podcast is a podcast about the human spirit. Join Guy Macpherson, PhD at thetraumatherapistproject.com as he interviews thought-leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction and yoga and we learn about the journeys of these passionate mental health therapists who dedicate their lives to helping those who've been impacted by trauma. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.
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June 26, 2025 • 27 mins
Amy Stark is a former science teacher, now certified Energy Practitioner who bridges the divide between science and spirit.She channels her extraordinary abilities to demonstrate the unseen, and shares the wisdom and knowledge she’s cultivated over the past two decades helping people to heal their mind, body, and spirit.As the host of The Stark Transformation Show, she has shared her message of hope, healing and transformation with...
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June 23, 2025 • 35 mins
Shauna Brittenham Reiter is an entrepreneur dedicated to the empowerment and healing of herself and others, as well as the3 author of the book You Are the Boss of You.
In 2018, she founded the wellness company Alaya Naturals based on the principles of holistic health that led her from a life limited by overwhelming ailments to founding a multi-million-dollar wellness company before the age of forty.
Diagnosed with a plethora of au...
In 2018, she founded the wellness company Alaya Naturals based on the principles of holistic health that led her from a life limited by overwhelming ailments to founding a multi-million-dollar wellness company before the age of forty.
Diagnosed with a plethora of au...
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June 19, 2025 • 42 mins
Esther Goldstein LCSW is a psychotherapist and trauma specialist with a private practice in Cedarhurst, in Long Island NY. Esther specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, complex ptsd, and dissociative disorders. Esther provides trauma informed consultation to therapists committed to improving their trauma-informed practice and attachment focused EMDR consultation to therapists attaining hours towards EMDRIA certification. ...
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June 16, 2025 • 37 mins
Dr. Rachel Aarons has over 40 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Initially trained as a philosopher, she served as an Associate professor at the University of Toronto before transitioning to therapy and earning her Masters in Social Work. Dr. Aarons initially specialized in hypnotherapy and became a Certified EMDR therapist in 2004.
Her current focus is in the Early Trauma Protocol, a ground-breaking approach to addressing e...
Her current focus is in the Early Trauma Protocol, a ground-breaking approach to addressing e...
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June 12, 2025 • 30 mins
Dr. Hillary McBride is a registered psychologist, a researcher and podcastor, with expertise that includes working with trauma and trauma therapies, and embodiment, at the intersection of spirituality and mental health.
Her recent book Holy Hurt: understanding and healing from spiritual trauma, came out in April 2025.
Her podcast, Other People’s Problems is incredible. Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this ...
Her recent book Holy Hurt: understanding and healing from spiritual trauma, came out in April 2025.
Her podcast, Other People’s Problems is incredible. Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this ...
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June 9, 2025 • 28 mins
Joe Feldman founded Cover My Mental Health began advocating for access to mental health care after overcoming denials for a family member’s care, including with a successful federal lawsuit.
His advocacy work has included policy-driven discussions with legislators and regulators, a board role with The Kennedy Forum Illinois, presentations to parent groups, and publication of actionable guidance such as a 2021 article in the Journal...
His advocacy work has included policy-driven discussions with legislators and regulators, a board role with The Kennedy Forum Illinois, presentations to parent groups, and publication of actionable guidance such as a 2021 article in the Journal...
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June 5, 2025 • 32 mins
Erica Bonham is passionate about walking with clients through the messy but beautiful process of healing and remembering their true nature, which is that they are always and already enough, loveable, worthy and connected to every living thing on this planet.
She is a certified EMDR clinician, consultant and trainer and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Colorado specializing in serving the LGBTQ community, abuse recov...
She is a certified EMDR clinician, consultant and trainer and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Colorado specializing in serving the LGBTQ community, abuse recov...
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June 2, 2025 • 32 mins
Sue Choi is a somatic movement expert and bodyworker with over two decades of experience working with clients to resolve chronic body issues. Her book, "When Things Stick: Untangling Your Body From Old Patterns" outlines a multi-sensory framework to develop self-trust and move forward. This framework has helped therapists find quick and reliable breakthroughs with their clients.
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May 29, 2025 • 37 mins
Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior. She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU).
She specializes in treating clients with chronic health conditions (aka spoonies and medical refugees) and trauma (including me...
She specializes in treating clients with chronic health conditions (aka spoonies and medical refugees) and trauma (including me...
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May 26, 2025 • 30 mins
From FBI to Midlife Health - Crack the Code with Emotional Eating with Holly Bertone.
Holly Bertone is a former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence turned Certified Holistic Health Coach. She helps women in midlife break free from emotional eating, ditch diet culture, and prioritize their health, so their high-achievement lifestyle no longer clashes with unwanted weight gain.
Holly spent 20 years in Project Management consult...
Holly Bertone is a former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence turned Certified Holistic Health Coach. She helps women in midlife break free from emotional eating, ditch diet culture, and prioritize their health, so their high-achievement lifestyle no longer clashes with unwanted weight gain.
Holly spent 20 years in Project Management consult...
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May 22, 2025 • 24 mins
Jenny Hughes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD. As the founder of The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective, Jenny helps trauma therapists be human again as they learn how to manage vicarious trauma and enhance vicarious resilience together. Clinically, she practices Brainspotting, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Jenny is the author of The PTSD Recovery Workbook and Triggers to Glimmers: ...
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May 19, 2025 • 34 mins
Audrey is a somatic practitioner and bodyworker specializing in helping Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) heal from trauma and chronic stress. Drawing from her own experiences as an HSP, Audrey understands the unique challenges of navigating the world with heightened sensitivity.
With over 15 years of experience in body-based practices, she began her journey as a Restorative Yoga teacher, which eventually led her to become a practition...
With over 15 years of experience in body-based practices, she began her journey as a Restorative Yoga teacher, which eventually led her to become a practition...
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May 15, 2025 • 20 mins
Donna and her guests, John and Riss, share their experience and process of writing in community with survivors of sexual trauma just as they do in the Time To Tell online writing circles.
Riss Myung is a Traditional Chinese Medicine apprentice and Mind-Body Coach for survivors desiring to overcome perfectionism, people-pleasing, and other patterns ingrained in their nervous system. As founder of Rewrite with Riss, Riss hosts online...
Riss Myung is a Traditional Chinese Medicine apprentice and Mind-Body Coach for survivors desiring to overcome perfectionism, people-pleasing, and other patterns ingrained in their nervous system. As founder of Rewrite with Riss, Riss hosts online...
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May 12, 2025 • 32 mins
Shelly Lefkoe is the founder of the Lefkoe Institute, a transformational personal growth organization that has helped over 150,000 people worldwide eliminate the limiting beliefs that hold them back in life, love, and business. Shelly is also a bestselling author of "Hitting the Wall: Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business and Your Life" and an internationally recognized speaker and workshop leader.
For over 35 years, She...
For over 35 years, She...
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In this episode, guest host Brooke Bralove interviews Brynn Rangel about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). They discuss the mechanisms behind ART, its unique benefits compared to other trauma treatments like EMDR, how it can address mindset issues, chronic stress, and pain management, as well the joy of practicing this therapy.
Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, AASECT Certified Sex Th...
Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, AASECT Certified Sex Th...
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Timothy Royer, Psy.D, is a clinical neuropsychologist and Amy L Royer, RN, is a registered nurse. Together they are founders of Royer Neuroscience and Dr. Royer is cofounder of Inner Armor, and they both have dedicated over 35 years to helping individuals reach their potential.
With a deep passion for understanding the human body Tim and Amy believe that we are all “fearfully and wonderfully made“ and their work is a reflection of ...
With a deep passion for understanding the human body Tim and Amy believe that we are all “fearfully and wonderfully made“ and their work is a reflection of ...
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May 1, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Petegorsky is the Chief Strategy Officer of Mindbloom, the largest provider of psychedelic therapy.
Mindbloom is the first and largest national provider of psychedelic therapy. They've facilitated over 500,000 at-home ketamine therapy sessions in 38 states. Their mission is to make at-home ketamine therapy a mainstream mental health treatment for all. Mike is passionate about creating Mindbloom's legacy as the most trusted name...
Mindbloom is the first and largest national provider of psychedelic therapy. They've facilitated over 500,000 at-home ketamine therapy sessions in 38 states. Their mission is to make at-home ketamine therapy a mainstream mental health treatment for all. Mike is passionate about creating Mindbloom's legacy as the most trusted name...
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April 28, 2025 • 32 mins
Dr. Neal King has served as psychologist/psychotherapist, professor of psychology, author, keynote speaker and college president in his professional life and has worked with multiple survivors of trauma in his clinical practice.
In Trauma is a Thief, he applies the same case study methodology he used in his dissertation at UC Berkeley to his own lived experience in a deeply disturbed family.
Neal is recognized for his contributions t...
In Trauma is a Thief, he applies the same case study methodology he used in his dissertation at UC Berkeley to his own lived experience in a deeply disturbed family.
Neal is recognized for his contributions t...
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April 22, 2025 • 22 mins
Kate Fylan is a Domestic Family Violence and Children’s Services Sector Leader with over 20 years experience working in the sector in Ireland and Australia . Kate has unique experience of working with both Victim Survivors of gender based violence and working with men who choose to perpetrate this violence. Kate is an experienced leader in the DFV and Children’s Service sector and has led NSW state programs as well as operational a...
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April 21, 2025 • 30 mins
Mariya Javed-Payne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and International Brainspotting Trainer and Consultant. She is a somatic psychotherapist and the owner of Awaken Consulting Services, a private practice and consultancy where she utilizes Brainspotting therapy and offers training and consultation on the treatment of trauma, somatic psychotherapies, psychedelic assisted therapy,...
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