Michelle Mays, Licensed Professional Counselor and expert in treating sexual betrayal and trauma, explores the devastating impact of betrayal on attachment bonds, shattering trust and leaving betrayed partners feeling unsafe. She discusses the connection between childhood trauma and adult betrayals, the three types of betrayal trauma traps, and the role of fear and powerlessness in hindering healing. Mays emphasizes the interconnectedness of fear, shame, and powerlessness in the healing process and the importance of addressing both present and childhood trauma.

*Trigger warning: Talk of Sexual abuse On today's episode I sat down with Amy Nordhues, author and survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. Her story is detailed in her book “Prayed Upon, Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse.”During our conversation Amy touches on some of the following:The inner workings of the abuse process of adult victims -How past childhood trauma can make an adult vulnerable to predators -Understanding how an otherwise functional adult can be duped provides much needed healing for the victim and aides loved ones in providing support -Recognizing and bringing “into the light” the defective beliefs that are causing victims to doubt their own realities and become ensnared by abusers and more.Thank you so much Amy for sharing your vulnerable and personal experiences with the world in hopes of helping others feel less alone and more empowered.Amy's book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3NAmy's website :www.amynordhues.comSupport the show Buy Me A CoffeeFind a list of recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PADisclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Find a list of recommended books, courses and /trainings + resources for the healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ **FREE online 2025 Trauma Super Conference This FREE Trauma Super Conference 2025 Starts Jan 27-Feb 2, 2025. REGISTER HERE: https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSC5/monique Dr. Deniz Program: *Heal The Inner Child Program with Trauma Specialist and psychologist Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia. RECONNECT. HEAL. TRANSFORM. Healing Trauma Podcast listeners get 20% off with the code TRAUMAPOD For more info: https://bit.ly/3OWBVcc SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Your support is appreciated! When you buy me a coffee, your support goes towards keeping the podcast running. https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA Disclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code HEALING for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-healing-trauma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I am still in vacation mode and have taken a little break from recording and sharing, however I was inspired to record a short video after I shared a post over on IG which says "Feeling Safe is Essential To Healing." I realized a little video may be helpful to elaborate just a tiny bit. Should be back to recording sometime in August.Support the show Buy Me A CoffeeThe Foundational Journey to Change Your Biology – 6-week online course guided and designed by Dr. Aimie as a journey into your nervous system to change your biology trauma reactions https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/foundational-journeyFind a list of my recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PADisclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Find a list of recommended books, courses and /trainings + resources for the healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ **FREE online 2025 Trauma Super Conference This FREE Trauma Super Conference 2025 Starts Jan 27-Feb 2, 2025. REGISTER HERE: https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSC5/monique Dr. Deniz Program: *Heal The Inner Child Program with Trauma Specialist and psychologist Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia. RECONNECT. HEAL. TRANSFORM. Healing Trauma Podcast listeners get 20% off with the code TRAUMAPOD For more info: https://bit.ly/3OWBVcc SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Your support is appreciated! When you buy me a coffee, your support goes towards keeping the podcast running. https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA Disclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code HEALING for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-healing-trauma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today I am sharing an episode to watch or listen to. Dr. Lindsay Gibson joins us on the podcast to discuss “Emotionally Immature Parents”. Dr. Gibson has been a psychologist for over thirty years, working in both public and private practice. In the past, she has served as an adjunct assistant professor in Clinical Psychology, teaching doctoral students clinical theory and psychotherapeutic techniques.Dr. Gibson is the author of four books: Who You Were Meant to Be, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents and Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self & Live With Confidence. Lindsay’s book “ Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents” prompted me to reach out to her to ask her more. Dr. Lindsay C Gibson's Books Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parentshttps://amzn.to/4ejxmnm Support the show Buy Me A CoffeeFind a list of my recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ Subscribe To My Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PADisclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Find a list of recommended books, courses and /trainings + resources for the healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ **FREE online 2025 Trauma Super Conference This FREE Trauma Super Conference 2025 Starts Jan 27-Feb 2, 2025. REGISTER HERE: https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSC5/monique Dr. Deniz Program: *Heal The Inner Child Program with Trauma Specialist and psychologist Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia. RECONNECT. HEAL. TRANSFORM. Healing Trauma Podcast listeners get 20% off with the code TRAUMAPOD For more info: https://bit.ly/3OWBVcc SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Your support is appreciated! When you buy me a coffee, your support goes towards keeping the podcast running. https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA Disclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code HEALING for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-healing-trauma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I had the absolute honor and pleasure of talking with author,counsellor, educator, activist and childhood sexual abuse survivor Rosie McMahan. I decided to share this one via video (available through spotify platform & youtube). Rosie is the author of Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation. Rosie and her family were one of the first families to work with renowned Trauma expert and psychiatrist Dr. Judith Herman and therapist Emily Schatzow in the 1970's. Dr. Judith Herman understood the need for survivors to take back their power and speak their truth about the impact of the abuse. With their guidance and support Rosie participated in family confrontation and disclosure where she gave her "Victim Statement." Listen as we discuss her memoir and questions around disclosure, empowerment and healing.About the book:Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation. Though the book begins as an all-too-common story of childhood sexual abuse, it gradually becomes a rare story of how one person heals from that early trauma. In this intimate first-person narrative, McMahan offers the reader a portrait of misery, abuse, and hurt, followed by the difficult and painful task of healing. It’s a journey that, in the end, reveals the complicated and nuanced venture of true reconciliation and the freedom that comes along with it. Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation is a first prize winner in the 2021 Chanticleer International Journey Book Awards.First, a daughter, sister, wife, and mother, McMahan identifies as an irreverent and opinionated white cisgendered woman, who is also a survivor, a feminist, writer, educator, counselor, attending Quaker, community activist, and avid botanical enthusiast. Her poetry has been published in several journals. She works at MA Mentoring Partnership and owns and operates Optimistic Options, a private practice rooted in trauma informed care and restorative justice principles. Rosie's website optimistic-options.comRosie's Podcast: Heart2Heart Listen to conversation with Dr. Judith Herman and Emily Schatzow, the two clinicians that worked with Rosie and her family. Hear what they have to say on the topic of breaking secrecy.Get Rosie's Book here: Fortunate Daughter :https://amzn.to/4fnh6Cx Website: https://optimistic-options.com/Support the show Buy Me A CoffeeFind a list of my recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PADisclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Find a list of recommended books, courses and /trainings + resources for the healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ **FREE online 2025 Trauma Super Conference This FREE Trauma Super Conference 2025 Starts Jan 27-Feb 2, 2025. REGISTER HERE: https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSC5/monique Dr. Deniz Program: *Heal The Inner Child Program with Trauma Specialist and psychologist Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia. RECONNECT. HEAL. TRANSFORM. Healing Trauma Podcast listeners get 20% off with the code TRAUMAPOD For more info: https://bit.ly/3OWBVcc SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Your support is appreciated! When you buy me a coffee, your support goes towards keeping the podcast running. https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA Disclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code HEALING for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-healing-trauma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today's episode I welcome back psychologist and author Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg. The complexities of caregiving through illness, aging and the end of life issues is extremely challenging when there is a history of trauma/abuse/neglect by a parent in the family. This is a huge topic and one we will only cover very briefly. Dr. Greenberg offers ideas to help you think things through when it comes to determining your capacity & involvement. Dr. Greenberg's books: https://www.tamara-greenberg.com/media-books/Her website:https://www.tamara-greenberg.com/Support the show Buy Me A CoffeeFind a list of recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ My youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PADisclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Find a list of recommended books, courses and /trainings + resources for the healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ **FREE online 2025 Trauma Super Conference This FREE Trauma Super Conference 2025 Starts Jan 27-Feb 2, 2025. REGISTER HERE: https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSC5/monique Dr. Deniz Program: *Heal The Inner Child Program with Trauma Specialist and psychologist Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia. RECONNECT. HEAL. TRANSFORM. Healing Trauma Podcast listeners get 20% off with the code TRAUMAPOD For more info: https://bit.ly/3OWBVcc SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Your support is appreciated! When you buy me a coffee, your support goes towards keeping the podcast running. https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA Disclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code HEALING for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-healing-trauma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode I’m releasing an episode from 2021 with author, teacher, speaker and researcher Dr. Kristin Neff. In our conversation, Kristin explains what self- compassion is and how we can balance having both tender and fierce Self-Compassion on our journey of healing from Trauma. You can connect with Kristin www.selfcompassion. Thank you to our sponsor Dr Tamara Mc Clintock Greenberg. https://www.tamara-greenberg.com/ https://a.co/d/0OBIAkFSupport the show Buy Me A CoffeeFind a list of my recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ Watch this episode on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PADisclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Find a list of recommended books, courses and /trainings + resources for the healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ **FREE online 2025 Trauma Super Conference This FREE Trauma Super Conference 2025 Starts Jan 27-Feb 2, 2025. REGISTER HERE: https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSC5/monique Dr. Deniz Program: *Heal The Inner Child Program with Trauma Specialist and psychologist Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia. RECONNECT. HEAL. TRANSFORM. Healing Trauma Podcast listeners get 20% off with the code TRAUMAPOD For more info: https://bit.ly/3OWBVcc SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Your support is appreciated! When you buy me a coffee, your support goes towards keeping the podcast running. https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA Disclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code HEALING for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-healing-trauma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s episode podcast I am releasing one of the past most listened to episode. Podcast host Monique Koven is talking to trauma expert Kathy Steele about Trauma-Related Dissociation. Kathy Steel is a psychotherapist, consultant, trainer and author. She has co authored numerous books including Coping With Trauma- related Dissociation: Skills For Training Patients and Therapists & Treating Trauma - Related Dissociation. https://www.Kathy-steele.com www.isst-d.org Thank you to sponsor Tyndale House Publishers. Strong Like Water https://aundikolber.com/strong-like-water/?utm_source=healingtrauma&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stronglikewater&utm_id=stronglikewaterSupport the show Buy Me A CoffeeFind a list of my recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ Watch this episode on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PADisclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Find a list of recommended books, courses and /trainings + resources for the healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ **FREE online 2025 Trauma Super Conference This FREE Trauma Super Conference 2025 Starts Jan 27-Feb 2, 2025. REGISTER HERE: https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSC5/monique Dr. Deniz Program: *Heal The Inner Child Program with Trauma Specialist and psychologist Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia. RECONNECT. HEAL. TRANSFORM. Healing Trauma Podcast listeners get 20% off with the code TRAUMAPOD For more info: https://bit.ly/3OWBVcc SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Your support is appreciated! When you buy me a coffee, your support goes towards keeping the podcast running. https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA Disclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code HEALING for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-healing-trauma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Emma Stevens is back with us to talk about her second memoir “ A Fire Is Coming.” She is a U.S. domestic adoptee from birth and has survived layers of trauma that have put her on multiple journeys. Her traumas were born from first being relinquished, and then becoming an adoptee to abusive parents. Her developmental trauma increased her vulnerability to fall prey to an exploitative therapist. She has great courage to share and hopes to inform & educate others. You can get her book here. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BT76LPGF?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_P4BKM5GPGVN57PJ9QY77 https://linktr.ee/EmmaStevensWriterSupport the show Buy Me A CoffeeFind a list of my recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ Watch this episode on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PADisclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Find a list of recommended books, courses and /trainings + resources for the healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ **FREE online 2025 Trauma Super Conference This FREE Trauma Super Conference 2025 Starts Jan 27-Feb 2, 2025. REGISTER HERE: https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSC5/monique Dr. Deniz Program: *Heal The Inner Child Program with Trauma Specialist and psychologist Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia. RECONNECT. HEAL. TRANSFORM. Healing Trauma Podcast listeners get 20% off with the code TRAUMAPOD For more info: https://bit.ly/3OWBVcc SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Your support is appreciated! When you buy me a coffee, your support goes towards keeping the podcast running. https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA Disclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code HEALING for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-healing-trauma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today's episode I had the joy of welcoming back trauma therapist and author Aundi Kolber. Our conversation focused around her brand new book, Strong like Water: Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things--and Experience True Flourishing .Connect with Aundi Kolber at www.aundikolber.com Thank you Tyndale House Publishers for sponsoring this episode. To meet with Monique :https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.comSupport the show Buy Me a CoffeeFind a list of my recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ Watch this episode on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PADisclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Find a list of recommended books, courses and /trainings + resources for the healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ **FREE online 2025 Trauma Super Conference This FREE Trauma Super Conference 2025 Starts Jan 27-Feb 2, 2025. REGISTER HERE: https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSC5/monique Dr. Deniz Program: *Heal The Inner Child Program with Trauma Specialist and psychologist Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia. RECONNECT. HEAL. TRANSFORM. Healing Trauma Podcast listeners get 20% off with the code TRAUMAPOD For more info: https://bit.ly/3OWBVcc SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Your support is appreciated! When you buy me a coffee, your support goes towards keeping the podcast running. https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA Disclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code HEALING for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-healing-trauma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy