The Trauma Therapist

Dr. Hillary McBride is a registered psychologist, a researcher, and podcaster, with expertise that includes working with trauma, trauma therapies, and embodiment, at the intersection of spirituality and mental health. She has been recognized by the American Psychological Association, and the Canadian Psychological Association for her research and clinical work. In addition to being a teaching faculty at the University of British Columbia, she is an ambassador for Sanctuary Mental Health, and the host of CBC's award winning podcast Other People's Problems. Hillary makes her home in the pacific northwest in British Columbia, Canada.Her first book, Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are, was published in 2017; she was the senior editor of the textbook Embodiment and Eating Disorders: Theory, Research, Prevention, and Treatment, which was published in 2018. Her most recent book The Wisdom Of Your Body: Finding Wholeness, Healing And Connection Through Embodied Living came out in the fall of 2021. And, her new book Practices for Embodied Living is coming out in 2024. The book offers a compassionate, healthy, and holistic perspective on embodied living. Weaving together illuminating research, stories from Dr. McBride’s work as a therapist, and deeply personal narratives of healing from a life-threatening eating disorder, a near-fatal car accident, and chronic pain.In This EpisodeHillary’s websiteHillary’s books---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Lorry is a renowned leader in the field of mental health, with over 30 years of experience serving children and their families.As a licensed psychologist, Ph. D, and leader in the nonprofit sector addressing mental health and wellness for children, youth and their families Dr. Lorry has been a driving force behind the implementation of various evidence-based practices and strategies for buffering the impact of trauma and the effects of the toxic stress response, as well as building resilience.Dr. Lorry was an early adopter of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) framework in her local community, which she continues to use as a context for understanding and addressing mental health needs. She has been recognized as a subject matter expert and is frequently sought out for speaking engagements and training on the topics of building resilience, ACEs and trauma-informed care, as well as finding your purpose.She received her Ph.D. from UCLA and is considered a visionary and trailblazer in the field of children's mental health. Her unique approach reexamines mental health in the context of ACEs and offers solutions that not only treat the predictable negative impacts of ACEs but that also look upstream to prevent them from happening in the first place.She has dedicated her life and career to helping the world understand and overcome the effects of childhood trauma, which we now understand as the toxic stress response brought on by ACEs.In This EpisodeLorry's websiteLorry's book---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Andrew Daniel is an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. He is the founder of Cinesomatics®—a feeling-based therapy utilizing video feedback and movement to assess and resolve stuck somatic, psychological, and emotional patterns. This work is held online and in-person internationally, from NY to London, Tuscany to Switzerland.His latest book, Awaken to Your True Self (MetaHeal), is a recipient of the 2022 gold Nautilus Book Awards. This definitive guide helps self-aware entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and leaders break through stuck cycles and genuinely wake up.A spiritual advisor and healer to some of the world’s most successful, Andrew works with clients one-on-one and in intimate groups. His graduate-level programs of consciousness studies offer memberships to deep transformational classes that bridge the teachings of the ancient mysteries with modern psychology and technology.Andrew is also an active advisor to the official Alan Watts Organization.In This EpisodeAndrew’s website--What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

J.C. Hall, LCSW, EXAT is a Hip Hop artist and therapist who runs the Hip Hop Therapy Studio program at Mott Haven Community High School, a “second-chance” school in the South Bronx. In 2013, J.C. assembled a professional recording studio in one of the school’s old storage rooms to provide youth the opportunity to engage in the therapeutic process through writing, recording, producing and performing their own music.The origins of the program are chronicled in the award-winning short documentary Mott Haven, which showcases the efficacy of this approach in addressing trauma and grief in the wake of a school tragedy. After the passing of his friend and mentor Dr. Edgar Tyson, the originator of Hip Hop Therapy, J.C. created hiphoptherapy.com to serve as a centralized resource for those interested in learning about its theory and application. Due to the impact of his work over the years, J.C. won a national Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting the New York Community in 2020.In This EpisodeJC’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Doreen Hills, MS, NCC, LPC, is the Founder, Director at the Center for Healing Trauma & Attachment. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge treatment approaches in healing traumatic distress and they’re committed to finding ways to provide quality and affordable therapy and to be the pioneer in healing trauma in NE region. Doreen has been a mental health provider for over 20 years and has worked in various mental health settings in New York, Philippines, and Colorado. Doreen's background includes intense and immersed experiences working with poverty stricken fishermen in the Philippines, orphans that were severely neglected and abandoned, as well as Muslims in Manila. These experiences gave her immense insight to trauma, resiliency and healing.In This Episodewww.chtainc.orgDoreen's email---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma Therapist Bookstore: Personal and inspiring suggestions from my incredible guests.The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Rotem Brayer, therapist experienced in EMDR therapy, discusses its transformative power, challenges therapists face in finding reliable information, and the creation of the EMDR learning community. They explore different approaches to teaching EMDR therapy, emphasizing continuous learning within the EMDR community.

Aaron Klein got into no headphones running in 2023, unknowingly, it quickly transcended into a lifestyle choice and a form of self therapy that has unlocked a lot of self-examination and has allowed him to explore his curiosities. Aaron lives a alcohol free lifestyle, nearing 9 years come January 2024 of booze free living, he is an advocate of healthy living and in general exploring curiosities that come up. One thing Aaron preaches is: Never Give Up. In This EpisodeAaron’s substackAaron on IG: @no.headphones.runner---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Jason Reid is the founder and Chair of “Tell My Story”. In 2018 he lost his 14-year old son, Ryan to suicide. His tragic loss sent him on a mission to educate parents and spread awareness about the dangers of youth suicide. Jason has dedicated himself to increasing awareness and ending the stigma around the conversation of mental health. He is committed to working with parents, educators and organizations that are in alignment with the “Tell My Story” mission.He is also a partner at CEO International, where he coaches CEOs on how to be successful. He co-founded National Services Group, which employs 2,500 people across three brands nationwide. He is a leader, an entrepreneur, and a devoted family man. In This EpisodeChooselife.orgJason’s documentary: Tell My Story---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

This week, we're doing something a little different! Michele Rosenthal has known Guy for over a decade, and today she's interviewing him.Michele Rosenthal is a writer, speaker, and mental health advocate. She's a Certified Professional Coach, Board Certified Trauma and PTSD Hypnotist, and Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming – plus trauma and PTSD survivor herself. Since her recovery, she's made it part of her mission to speak out about mental illness, educate about trauma and recovery, raise awareness to fight stigma, support survivors and spread the word that it is entirely possible to feel better.​To fulfill this part of her mission, she often accepts interview invitations with local, national and international outlets. She's appeared on CBS, NBC, and numerous publications like The Washington Post and Huffington Post, Psychotherapy Magazine, Psychology Today, The Traumatology Institute, Woman’s Day and The Sober World.Michele has also written the books Before the World Intruded: Conquering the Past and Creating the Future (YLAT, 2012), Your Life After Trauma: Powerful Practices to Reclaim Your Identity (Norton, 2015), and Heal Your PTSD: Dynamic Strategies that Work (Conari Press, 2015).In This EpisodeMichele:https://www.mytraumacoach.com/https://twitter.com/mytraumacoachhttps://www.instagram.com/michele.rosenthal/https://www.facebook.com/michele.rosenthalGuy:https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/https://twitter.com/guy_phdhttps://www.instagram.com/thetraumatherapistpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@traumatherapistpodcast---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Janina Fisher, licensed clinical psychologist and former instructor at Harvard Medical School, discusses trauma treatments, her webinar series for Turkish therapists, and the development of a test for trauma clients in this engaging podcast.