The Trauma Therapist

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. --- The Trauma Therapist Library has launched! Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some incredible guests on The Trauma Therapist Podcast. There are now over 1,000 episodes. The Library is a simple, curated membership space where I’ve grouped together conversations by topic, so you can go deeper into what matters to you without having to search through everything. You can check it out here: https://thetraumatherapistproject.squarespace.com/libraryhome Thank you, Guy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

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June 29, 2026 30 mins
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Dr. Sam Zand is a holistic psychiatrist, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to merging traditional psychiatry with innovative neuroplastic therapies.

A Johns Hopkins graduate and Professor of Psychedelic Medicine, he founded Anywhere Clinic to expand global access to telepsychiatry and integrative care. From utilizing integrative psychiatry and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy to leading philanthropic efforts through Calm Clinic,...
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    Tammy Sollenberger, LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a certified IFS consultant. She is also the author of the book "The One Inside: 30 Days to Your Authentic Self” and host of The One Inside Podcast.

    For more information about Tammy Sollenberger’s book, podcast, and resources related to Internal Family Systems, visit https://tammysollenberger.com/

    John Clarke’s mission is to...
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    Kathleen Harnish McKune is an author, speaker, and co-founder of the nonprofit Remarkably Resilient, Inc. Drawing on her lived experience as a survivor of childhood incest and trauma, she helps translate the neuroscience of trauma into practical tools for healing and resilience. She is the co-author of Remarkably Resilient: Community Matters and works to support individuals and communities in building emotional regulation and recov...
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    Darlene Lekowski is a survivor, speaker, advocate, and business leader who transformed decades of silence into a platform for truth and healing. After fifty years of keeping quiet about the sibling sexual trauma and abuse she endured as a child, she broke her silence and successfully defended herself in a civil lawsuit brought against her by her brother.

    Her debut memoir, Shattering Silence: A Story of Survival, Justice &...
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    David Lomax is a teacher of 18 years and the author of Trails of Thoughts, a memoir 25 years in the making. The book explores survival, resilience, and the search for meaning — drawn from an unusually difficult life, including years working in remote regions of Alaska.

    The memoir began as an attempt to understand endurance, emotional control, and survival. It ended as something more. David's son, who survived childhood...
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    Daniel Zimmerman, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist and co-founder of Acheron Psychiatry in New York City, where he integrates psychodynamic theory with modern interventions like Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).

    He views the therapeutic process as a "delicate dance between hiding and revealing oneself," moving beyond simple symptom management to help patients cultivate authentic self-trust. Through a dedicated, t...
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    Dr. Cassius Drake, M.D. is the co-founder and Medical Director of The Drake Center for Transformative Healing, where he applies over two decades of emergency medicine experience to holistic trauma care.

    Trained at Cornell University and The University of Texas Medical Branch and board-certified in emergency medicine, Dr. Drake saw firsthand how traditional Western medicine can fall short in addressing emotional and spiritual...
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    Join Jan Winhall and her daughter Marika Heinrichs as they explore trauma, embodiment,
    racial justice, and systemic change. This heartfelt conversation delves into personal
    histories, therapeutic models, and the path toward collective liberation.

    Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture: https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/characteristics.html

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    Tonya Pieske is a musician, producer, and sound designer based in Portland, Oregon.

    She is the creator of How to Tell Someone, a storytelling podcast exploring the moments of communication that shape how we perceive and move through the world. Tonya blends her lived experience with CPTSD together with her background in fostering psychological safety through her nonprofit work to create a trauma-informed space for emotionally...
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    Ruth Cohn, MFT, CST, BCN, is a psychotherapist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has specialized in working with survivors of trauma, neglect, and their partners and families since 1988.

    Since that time she has focused on childhood neglect trauma and developed Neglect-Informed Psychotherapy, an approach that integrates attachment theory with clinical practice. She is the author of Working with the Developmental Tr...
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    Dan Grové is an author and the creator of the Fire & Water Paradigm, a framework reimagining modern masculinity through emotionally honest and mythic experiences.

    His work, which includes the book series Strong Enough to Fall, Strong Enough to Rise, and Strong Enough to Lead, guides men from emotional shutdown to sovereignty and from wounded boyhood to embodied manhood.

    Rather than offering quick fixes, he provide...
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    Sharon is the co-founder of Joyous PBC, an AI-powered platform focused on making mental health treatment affordable and accessible. 

    A cognitive psychologist, she has led the development of patient programs and created Joyous for Therapists, a collaboration tool designed to support clinicians. Her work centers on the psycholytic ketamine approach for trauma treatment — a low-risk method with negligible psychiatric...
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    Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, LIAC, BCETS, CP is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed addiction counselor, board-certified expert in traumatic stress, and certified practitioner of psychodrama with more than 35 years of experience.

    A recognized authority on childhood trauma, Adena specializes in covert emotional incest — a form of hidden abuse she also knows personally, as a thriver with a lived history of childhood se...
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    Megan Earles, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in trauma, attachment, and relational healing. Through her practice, she helps individuals, couples, and families develop emotional regulation, deepen connection, and build resilience after experiences of loss, betrayal, and chronic stress. Megan blends evidence-based therapy with warmth and collaboration, inviting clients to access agency, insight, and he...
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    Bronwyn Schweigerdt is a licensed psychotherapist, podcaster, and anger expert dedicated to addressing the root causes of mental and physical illness.

    Drawing from her own personal experiences with depression, she explores the vital importance of acknowledging and managing internal feelings—specifically anger—as a primary catalyst for personal growth and informed decision-making.

    Beyond individual healing,...
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    Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir is the author of Sacred Psychiatry. She approaches trauma from a holistic and integrative perspective, bringing together psychiatry, somatic awareness, relational work, and astrology as meaningful frameworks for understanding psychological suffering and healing. 

    Her book, Sacred Psychiatry, received a National Indie Excellence Award (NIEA) in Alternative Health and Psy...
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    John Henry Parker is a modern author, behavioral analyst, and former Marine focused on trauma recovery and veteran transition.

    As co-founder of Harvesting Wisdom, he is known for his narrative approach to helping individuals navigate personal, professional, and military-to-civilian life challenges.He is the author of Men Harvesting Wisdom, a transformational guide to self-leadership that blends the hero’s journey with ...
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    Jason is the founder of TellMyStory.org, a nonprofit he launched after the suicide of his 14-year-old son in 2018. 

    The foundation is dedicated to educating and empowering parents with practical, up-to-date resources to better recognize and support their children’s mental health struggles. Through its sister organization, Mental Wellness Media, Jason produces documentary films and educational programs that spark h...
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    Becky Aste is the founder of I Do Breakthrough, a trauma-informed somatic relationship coaching practice that helps individuals and couples break cycles of re-trauma and build secure, emotionally connected partnerships. 

    Drawing on body-based awareness and attachment-focused work, Becky supports clients in repairing relationship patterns at their root rather than managing surface conflict. Her work centers on helping hi...
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