On today's episode I am joined with therapist, coach and author Ilene Smith. We have often thought of anxiety as being in our "head" anxiety is a somatic ( in the body) experience. We talk about the body, mind and how you can begin to move through anxiety.Ilene is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) whose work is rooted in the principles of attachment theory and eastern philosophies. She integrates several modalities into her practice, including talking, touch-work, and movement, to help clients develop deeper and safer relationships within and increased capacities for resilience and joy. She is the author of Moving Beyond Trauma: The Roadmap to Healing from Your Past and Living with Ease and Vitality (Lioncrest, 2020), an Amazon Bestseller that shows readers how to bring the body into the trauma healing process Find Ilene here:https://ilenesmith.comBuy Me A Coffee Support the showFind 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

Today I am joined with Emily Daniels, the author and creator of The Regulated Classroom. The Regulated Classroom is a Trauma informed/Polyvagal-informed approach to cultivating conditions for felt safety in the classroom. Traditional approaches have tended to be seen through the lens of a behavioural paradigm. Without the understanding of the autonomic nervous system from a Polyvagal and Somatic perspective, one may conclude that behaviour or responses are always choice driven. Polyvagal Theory offers an understanding for why we may behave /respond in the way that we do. With this understanding, behaviours make more sense and it opens the space for more compassionate and curiousity.YYou can visit Emily's website here https://regulatedclassroom.com/ You can also follow her on Instagram @theregulatedclassroom Thank you Emily @ The Regulated Classroom for supporting this episode. Buy Me a Coffee Support the showFind 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 am joined with Erica Hornthal. Erica is a dance and movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor. She is also known as the "Therapist Who Moves You. "Erica is also the Author of a new book Body Aware, a step-by-step journey how a mindful movement practice can slow down thoughts to lessen anxiety and panic and impact how and what we feel.When we talk about movement, most of us think "exercise". But the way we move our bodies, how we walk, roll, dance, stretch, stretch, connect, and take up space - is about so much more than physical fitness.Erica shares about how our movements impact our mental health and wellbeing and when we change the way we move, we can change the way we experience life. She even shares a little gentle practice with us during the episode.Body aware helps readers to learn and identify where they physically hold their emotions, understand and interpret their body's unique language, explore bodily sensations, identify emotional blockages and upgrade harmful thought cycles to patterns that instead foster resilience, emotional regulation, and productivity. During the episode she even shares a gentle movement practice. Get the book here:- https://www.amazon.com/Body-Aware-Rediscover-Mind-Body-Connection-ebook/dp/B09LH42FSZ Social media accounts: IG- the.therapist.who.moves.youThank you Chicago Dance Therapy for sponsoring this episode.Support the show Buy Me a Coffee Find 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 this episode I’m joined with the founder of Internal Family Systems, Richard Schwartz. I asked him how IFS could be helpful when working with childhood trauma and he invited me to do a demo with him of the model. You will get to witness Richard doing the model and listen ( or watch on video) as I am working with my parts. I am leaving a link below if you would like watch it. I also asked him some of your questions that were submitted via InstagramBuy Me A Coffee Support the showFind 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

Psychologist and trauma therapist Dr. Ingrid Clayton shares her experiences with complex trauma and healing from narcissistic abuse. She discusses her memoir 'Believing Me' and the impact of growing up in a narcissistic family system. The chapter explores navigating trauma, healing, and boundaries, emphasizing the importance of listening to our nervous system and establishing reciprocity in relationships. The hosts express gratitude and provide links to Dr. Clayton's book.

In this episode I am joined with trauma therapist, Dr Peter Salerno. He is also the author of the book "Fit for Off-Duty:A Manual for firefighters: Healing from Work Related Trauma, Restoring Personal Relationships. and Thriving at Home." We talk about how first responders are repeatedly exposed to overwhelming emergencies and the impact that can have on the body, mind and on relationships. He also shares with us about EMDR and how this trauma healing modality can be very helpful for those with trauma related work experiencesDr. Salerno's books: https://amzn.to/3PkOTzIhttps://amzn.to/3wftpeShttps://www.drpetersalerno.comThank you Peter for sponsoring this episode of the HTP.Work with Monique https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.comSupport the show Buy Me A Coffee Find 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 am joined with award -winning artist and poet Mark Odland. Mark is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified EMDR therapist. In this episode we talk about some themes around healing Trauma taken from his latest book, EMDR Inspired Art and Poetry, a Meditation on Hope and Pain for Troubled Times. We talk about how scary it can sometimes feel to go for help as well the beauty of what can come from being in a safe and space where you feel seen, heard and validated. Thank you Bilateral Innovations for sponsoring this episode.Mark's website http://bilateralinnovations.com/inspiredMark's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2TTDCFM/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_iSupport 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

In this episode, I am joined with Dr. Elizabeth Stanley. She is the author of the acclaimed book, "Widen the Window." Elizabeth had developed a program used by the US military called Mindfulness -based Mind Fitness Training. She talks about how to widen your window for stress tolerance, how stress and trauma affect the mind and body and how to support and train your brain for resilience.You can connect with her work here:https://elizabeth-stanley.comBuy Me A Coffee Support the showFind 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

*Trigger warning: content includes childhood sexual abuse.On this week's podcast episode I had the pleasure to talk with licensed therapist Kelly Gunter. Kelly is a childhood sexual abuse survivor, internationally acclaimed speaker, coach and author of her memoir You have Such A Pretty Face.Kelly shares about the numerous addictions she developed as a result of trying to manage her painful childhood trauma. Kelley shares her journey of healing and finding herself. Kelly is currently working on her doctorate in Counselling and Traumatology.Kelly's website is https://kelleygunter.comKelly's book: You Have Such a Pretty Face https://a.co/d/e8QBokiThank you Kelley for sponsoring this episode.Support the show Buy Me a Coffee Find 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'm joined with licensed psychotherapist Annie Miller. Annie specializes in working with sleep disorders, chronic pain, and trauma. Annie uses a variety of evidence -based techniques including CBT-I for Insomnia, EMDR for trauma ,and PRT ( pain reprocessing therapy for chronic pain.)We are going to talk about these modalities and how they may be supportive in healing.Annie's website: https://dcmetrotherapy.comThank you To Dc Metro Sleep and Psychotherapy for sponsoring this episode.Support the show Buy Me a Coffee Find 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