

Time with Tim Fletcher
Tim Fletcher
Welcome to the Time with Tim Fletcher podcast, where we’re making Complex Trauma recovery more accessible than ever. Join Tim Fletcher, a pioneer in the Addictions & Mental Health Treatment profession and Founder of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma), and co-host Andy, as they share in candid conversations about healing and resilience in the world of Complex Trauma. Tim helped people as a pastor for over 30 years before he faced his own significant experience with personal trauma. After taking some time to recover, he transitioned into the addiction treatment sector. There, he began to understand the deep connection between Complex Trauma and addiction, and Complex Trauma's incredible impact in people's lives.In each episode of Time with Tim Fletcher, Tim and Andy will chat with guests and experts alike about their personal journeys, insights, and practical strategies for recovery. Tune in to explore how Complex Trauma may have impacted your life, and learn how to take steps toward healing and recovery.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 38min
S3E04 | Find What Makes Your Heart Sing with Morag Clark
After a traumatic childhood, Morag’s life spiraled into judgment, drinking, and searching for validation in all the wrong places. In this episode of Time with Tim, she shares her journey from trauma and addiction to freedom, spirituality, and self-compassion. Morag opens up about the roots of her pain, the moment everything began to change, and what it means to heal the “little girl inside.” Her story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible for anyone willing to face the truth—and that it’s never too late to find what makes your heart sing.Grow from Within: https://www.growfromwithin.com.au/Join LIFT: https://www.timfletcher.ca/lift-online-learningSubscribe to Time with Tim to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube (Main): @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at https://988.ca/, https://988lifeline.org/, dial 988, or call your local emergency services.Ads in this podcast are automatically placed. While we strive to monitor ad content, we cannot guarantee complete oversight, and advertiser views may not align with our own.

Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 33min
S3E03 | The Road Back: Healing, Brotherhood, and the Power of Honest Change w/ Troy Koerntjes
Troy Koerntjes, founder of Complete Health Geelong and the Mental Health Militia, shares his inspiring journey from the chaos of outlaw motorcycle clubs to healing and community support. He discusses how trauma, therapy, and finding a sense of belonging led him to create programs that combine exercise and counseling. Troy explores the importance of addressing root causes of addiction, the role of martial arts in recovery, and the power of community in fostering connection and accountability. His candid experiences shine a light on how to reframe trauma and build resilience.

Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 41min
S3E02 | Facing Fear, Finding Freedom: Breanne Fletcher’s Story
Breanne Fletcher joins Andy Carlson for an honest and inspiring conversation about her journey through complex trauma, addiction, and recovery. She shares how inner child work, reparenting, and facing painful emotions became turning points in her healing, and how those experiences now shape her leadership in the LIFT program. This episode explores what it means to step out from behind perfectionism, embrace authenticity, and discover that healing is possible, even when it’s hard.Subscribe to Time with Tim to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube (Main): @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at https://988.ca/, https://988lifeline.org/, dial 988, or call your local emergency services.Ads in this podcast are automatically placed. While we strive to monitor ad content, we cannot guarantee complete oversight, and advertiser views may not align with our own.

Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 43min
S3E01 | Reconnecting With the Body After Trauma with Jamie Lee Finch
Join Jamie Lee Finch, a writer and embodiment coach, as she navigates the deep waters of healing from religious trauma. Jamie shares her poignant experiences growing up in a fundamentalist environment and how it led to disconnect from her body. Discover her insights on body image, sexuality, and the shame that often inhibits self-connection. She introduces her unique 'body as a person' framework to foster understanding and compassion. Tune in for practical somatic tools that promote healing through movement and meditation!

Sep 11, 2025 • 33min
Tim Talk | Why You Don't Know Who You Are | The Characteristics of Complex Trauma
Many people with Complex Trauma struggle to know their true identity due to early survival adaptations. Tim explains how childhood roles and masks can obscure authenticity. He discusses how trauma stifles curiosity, disconnecting individuals from their internal lives and blocking self-knowledge. The podcast frames identity through personality, skills, and passions, while offering tools like personality quizzes and new activities to rediscover the self. Tim emphasizes the needs for patience and safe environments on the journey towards understanding who you truly are.

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 54min
S2E10 | The Myth of the Problem Child with Andrea Ashley of AdultChildPod
What does it really mean to be the “problem child” in a dysfunctional family? In this powerful conversation, Andrea Ashley (host of The Adult Child Podcast) joins Tim Fletcher and Andy Carlson to share her story of growing up with an alcoholic parent, being scapegoated, and turning to addiction as a teen. Andrea opens up about the shame that shaped her identity, the turning points in her recovery, and how she transformed pain into purpose through her community. Together, they explore how addiction is often just a symptom, why sobriety alone isn’t enough, and what it takes to heal from complex trauma.Follow AndreaInstagram | https://instagram.com/adultchildpodLinktree | https://linktr.ee/adultchildpodcastSubscribe to Time with Tim to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube (Main): @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at https://988.ca/, https://988lifeline.org/, dial 988, or call your local emergency services.Ads in this podcast are automatically placed. While we strive to monitor ad content, we cannot guarantee complete oversight, and advertiser views may not align with our own.

Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 42min
S2E9 | Neurodivergence and Healing from Toxic Relationships w/ Núria
Dive into a heartfelt exploration of neurodivergence through the lens of autism and ADHD. Hear personal stories about navigating complex trauma, the joy of finding connection in recovery, and the healing power of pets. Discover the challenges of sensory sensitivities and the importance of understanding one's needs. The conversation reflects on building meaningful relationships, self-acceptance, and the vital role of community support in the healing journey. It's an inspiring mix of introspection and resilience against the backdrop of personal growth.

Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 1min
S2E8 | Inside the Mind of a Narcissist with Dr. Les Carter
In this episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Tim and Andy sit down with Dr. Les Carter of Surviving Narcissism to discuss the roots of narcissism, how it develops through trauma, and what healing looks like for those who’ve been impacted. Dr. Carter tells us about the spectrum of narcissism, why we’re drawn to familiar dysfunction, and how recovery begins with self-awareness, boundaries, and connection.Follow Dr. Carter: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingNarcissismhttps://www.instagram.com/survivingnarcissism101/Subscribe to Time with Tim to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube (Main): @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at https://988.ca/, https://988lifeline.org/, dial 988, or call your local emergency services.Ads in this podcast are automatically placed. While we strive to monitor ad content, we cannot guarantee complete oversight, and advertiser views may not align with our own.

Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 47min
S2E7 | Art, Community, and Healing Differently with Tiayrra Bradley
Tiayrra Bradley shares how art became a powerful refuge after childhood trauma, helping her reconnect with herself and the world around her. In this deeply personal conversation, she explores the role of creativity, safe spaces, and authenticity in long-term healing. Her story highlights the power of art to transform pain into joy, and isolation into community.Follow Tiayrra & Birth Dei Co: @abrilliantnomad @birthdeicoSubscribe to Time with Tim to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube (Main): @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at https://988.ca/, https://988lifeline.org/, dial 988, or call your local emergency services.Ads in this podcast are automatically placed. While we strive to monitor ad content, we cannot guarantee complete oversight, and advertiser views may not align with our own.

Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 32min
S2E6 | Anxiety Recovery with Valerie Rubin
In this episode, Tim and Andy talk with Valerie Rubin about her journey healing from anxiety, trauma, and anxious attachment. She reflects on how childhood, family dynamics, and cultural identity shaped her sense of self and safety. Together, they explore the link between anxiety and shame, the role of spirituality, and how somatic practices like brainspotting support healing. The conversation also touches on boundaries, intuition, and the power of validating lived experience.Follow Valerie: Instagram: @healwithvalListen to the Anxiety Recovery Podcast on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anxiety-recovery-podcast/id1670523807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZDfyhUZgAGIdlEv5VP85?si=fa676eaf5f4d4533Subscribe to Time with Tim to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube (Main): @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at https://988.ca/, https://988lifeline.org/, dial 988, or call your local emergency services.Ads in this podcast are automatically placed. While we strive to monitor ad content, we cannot guarantee complete oversight, and advertiser views may not align with our own.


