The Trauma Therapist

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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September 2, 2025 31 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). 
Charmaine Husum RCAT, RTC, CT, DKATI, ​runs a private Art Therapy and Counselling practice (Centre of the Heart) on the traditio...
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Reg Malhotra Founded Neuro Masters Academy, a leading personal development organization helping high performers regain their drive and motivation. Reg overcame his own struggles and limitations using Rapid Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistics Programming (NLP). 

Since founding Neuro Masters Academy he has helped others achieve similar results making him a sought after expert in mental health and personal development. As an internation...
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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). 

Caitlan Siegenthaler loves helping people unlock the brightest, most authentic version of themselves—a passion that led her to e...
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August 26, 2025 32 mins
Roberto Diaz Herrera Jr. was born into the rigid confines of macho Latin American culture, where strength, sex, and violence were the defining traits of manhood. 
Raised in Panama under the shadow of his father—Colonel Roberto Diaz Herrera, the former Chief of Staff and close ally to dictator Manuel Noriega—he was expected to embody the same ideals of dominance and aggression. In a world where compassion and vulnerability were seen ...
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August 25, 2025 27 mins
Jim is an international leading expert in subconscious personal transformation and has been featured as a speaker alongside 100s of fellow industry leaders, as well as being recognized in Forbes, INC and Entrepreneur magazines.

Jim merges brain-based science, transformational, psychology and ancient wisdom to help people all around the world explore personal evolution and to live better lives. 
He’s created dozens of programs and is ...
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Dr. Graham Taylor—clinical psychologist, educator, and founder of The Taylor Study Method—brings 25+ years of wisdom and warmth to his work in Honolulu.
Dr. Lawrie Ignacio, also based in Honolulu, blends clinical expertise with a rich academic background in philosophy and literature, specializing in couples and trauma therapy.
And Dr. Janina Fisher—international trauma expert, former Harvard instructor, and creator of Trauma-Informed...
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Kendra is a highly sought-after couples therapist working with some of the wealthiest and most accomplished individuals in the Boston area. While these clients often present polished and perfect lives to the outside world, they trust Kendra to help them navigate the complexities and hidden struggles that exist beneath the surface of their relationships.

 
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Dr. Graham Taylor—clinical psychologist, educator, and founder of The Taylor Study Method—brings 25+ years of wisdom and warmth to his work in Honolulu.

Dr. Lawrie Ignacio, also based in Honolulu, blends clinical expertise with a rich academic background in philosophy and literature, specializing in couples and trauma therapy.

And Robert Schwarz, PhD, has over 35 years of experience as a licensed psychologist specializing in an appro...
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Adam Blevins is a former Virginia state trooper who transitioned into mental health and now serves as the operations director of the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP). 

After experiencing firsthand the toll of trauma, he transitioned into mental health, becoming an EMDR provider, ICISF instructor, and PhD student in trauma-informed care. Drawing from his unique perspective as both a first responder and a mental he...
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Jenny Hughes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD. She supports helpers and healers through the common experience of vicarious trauma 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. As a clinician, she practices Brainspotting, EMDR, and Cognitive Processin...
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Dr. 1Drea Pennington Wasio, *formerly known as Andrea Pennington*, is an American integrative physician, founder of Soul Sense Alchemy and the holistic health company and media platform, In8Vitality, which integrates modern neuroscience with aesthetics, music, and conscious media. 

She is a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Facilitator and psilocybin retreat leader, and creator of The Cornerstone Process for Conscious Evolution...
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Dr. Nick Brüss, EdD, LMFT, is a leading expert in psychedelic-assisted therapy and a licensed therapist. He serves as a clinical researcher and supervisor on the FDA phase III MAPS trial using MDMA for PTSD and is the lead therapist on Compass Pathways’ psilocybin trial for treatment-resistant depression. A specialist in Internal Family Systems therapy, Dr. Brüss has shared his work at UCLA and Yale. He’s also a certified mindfulne...
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Yosi Amram Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, a CEO leadership coach, and a best-selling and award-winning author. 
Yosi is a pioneer researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence whose research has received over 1000 citations. As an Amazon best-selling author of the book Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired, which won the Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal, Yosi is committed to awakening gre...
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Susanne Babbel, originally from Germany, moved to the U.S. nearly 20 years ago. Known for her deep listening and insight, she was drawn to psychology through her own journey of personal growth. Her interest in the mind-body connection led her to study somatic psychology, earning master’s degrees from John F. Kennedy University and Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.

Maggie Kline, LMFT, has decades of experience as a school psychologis...
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Karen Goslin has a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and in 1998, she founded Karen Goslin & Associates. 

Karen is passionate about guiding people toward transformation, helping them process depression, anxiety, conflicts, addiction, chronic illness, loss and trauma as invitations to change, and ultimately discover clear purpose and limitless potential.

Karen is the author of Yellow Paint: Learning to Live Agai...
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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). 

Tyler Orr, LPC/MHSP (TN), LCMHC (NC), NCC, is the creator of Constructed Awareness (CA) and President of the Constructed Awarene...
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Dr. Linda Gantt is the co-founder of the ITR Training Institute and HelpForTrauma.com. After closing her long-standing Intensive Trauma Recovery clinic, she now dedicates her efforts to expanding the reach of the Instinctual Trauma Response® (ITR) protocol to practitioners worldwide. Grounded in neuroscience, ITR is a structured, integrative approach that combines parts psychology, art, narrative, and somatic therapies. 

This method...
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Veronique Mead, MD, MA is a former Dartmouth-affiliated assistant professor of family medicine and obstetrics. She retrained with a Master’s degree in somatic psychotherapy from Naropa University and specialty training in pre and perinatal and other forms of trauma. For the past 25 years she has explored the scientific literature on how effects of trauma from the prenatal and other periods in a person’s life can influence risk for ...
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Justine is a California licensed psychologist, coach and author of the book How the Fuck Do I Heal from This? who loves helping people heal, recover & thrive after a narcissistic abusive relationship.

 
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Esther Boykin shares how she cultivates compassion and community on her Compassion Collective Retreats for high-achieving, successful African American women.  Esther shares how important providing a safe space for marginalized communities can foster greater intimacy, connection, and community and lead to a profound shift toward self-compassion.

Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Li...
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