

The Healing Trauma Podcast
Monique Koven
Everyone deserves to be seen, soothed, and understood. This podcast is here to light your path on the healing journey, offering empathy and hope along the way. Through conversations with trauma experts, w'ell share insights and practical support to help you heal and move forward.Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice.This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical and mental health advice. Guest view's do not necessarily reflect that of the host or podcast.
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May 31, 2022 • 40min
The Living Legacy Of Trauma with Dr. Janina Fisher
Today I’m re-releasing a conversation I had last July with Dr. Janina Fisher. It’s based on her latest book “ Transforming The Living Legacy Of Trauma”. Dr Janina Fisher is a world renowned expert in trauma recovery. She’s a psychologist, author, consultant and trainer. She shares how trauma can show up as a present experience and hope for healing and transformation. Janina’s Website https://janinafisher.comIf you're struggling, consider therapy with our paid partner. Visit https://betterhelp.com/healingtrauma during signup and get 10% off your first month of therapy.Support 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 trauma recovery books + resources for the healing trauma journey.
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May 18, 2022 • 50min
Healing And Thriving After Developmental Trauma With Samantha Messias
In this episode I am joined with childhood trauma survivor Samantha Messias, an incredibly talented artist who shares her journey of childhood abuse and neglect. She talks about her early childhood environments and how she processed some of her trauma. Her desire is to bring hope and understanding to those who are healing from trauma.Upon first glance, the drawings of Samantha Messias appear to be photographs. Samantha 's hyper-realistic drawings are laden with stunning visual dexterity as they are emotional meaning. Samantha 's Website:www.messiasart.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 trauma recovery books + resources for the healing trauma journey.
https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/
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.
HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast
Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA
Disclaimer: This episode and website may contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.
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May 6, 2022 • 29min
Mother's Day - Attending To Our Sacred Wounds With Dr. Arielle Schwartz,PhD
On today's episode I am joined again with Dr. Arielle Schwartz. We talk about the complexities that Mother's day may have for some survivor's of Complex Trauma and how we can attend to our sacred wounds. Arielle is a clinical psychologist, yoga teacher and the author of six books and is a leading voice in the treatment of PTSD and Complex Trauma. Link to her books:https://drarielleschwartz.com/books-by-dr-schwartzArielle's Youtube Thank you Dr. Arielle schwartz for supporting and sponsoring this episode.ISupport 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/ 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 trauma recovery books + resources for the healing trauma journey.
https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/
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.
HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast
Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA
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Mar 27, 2022 • 54min
Somatic Experiencing With Joshua Sylvae
On today's episode I'm joined with Joshua Sylvae. Joshua has been involved in Somatic Experiencing since 2004. Joshua Holds an MA in clinical psychology and a PhD in higher learning and Social change, and he is a licensed marriage and family therapist. He is a faculty member at the SE Trauma Institute, leading professional trainings around the world and is also Legacy Faculty for Peter Levine's Ergos Institute for somatic education.We talk about why somatics is important in healing Trauma and how somatic healing can be helpful. You can reach him at http://revolvefoundation.org/ and http://sylvae.net/Somatic Expereicing International http://somaticexperiencing.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/ 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 trauma recovery books + resources for the healing trauma journey.
https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/
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.
HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast
Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA
Disclaimer: This episode and website may contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.
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Feb 1, 2022 • 32min
Mary Knight - Childhood Trauma & Are Your Memories True?
**Trigger Warning:** This episode discusses disturbing experiences related to childhood sexual abuse, and extreme violence. Todays guest is retired Social Worker and film-maker and writer Mary Knight, MSW. Mary is a survivor of child pornography and familial sex trafficking. We discuss her personal documentary “Am I Crazy? My journey to determine if my memories are true.” Mary shares how today she has a good life, what has brought her increased peace and healing. You can email Mary @maryknighthappy@yahoo.com Her website www.maryknightproductions.com/ Her documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVQmqjHl4QI&t=958s Support 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 trauma recovery books + resources for the healing trauma journey.
https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/
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.
HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast
Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA
Disclaimer: This episode and website may contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.
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Jan 15, 2022 • 45min
Healing Trauma And The Polyvagal Theory Q & A With Deb Dana
Today’s Episode is a replay from last year. Deb Dana is welcomed back a second time answering your questions. Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, author, and speaker specializing in complex trauma.Her work is focused on using the lens of the Polyvagal theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma in our lives. www.rhythmofregulation.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/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 trauma recovery books + resources for the healing trauma journey.
https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/
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.
HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast
Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA
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Dec 30, 2021 • 37min
Move Towards with Jenna Riemersma
On today’s episode I’m joined with therapist and author Jenna Riemersma. We talked about Internal family systems, protective and burdened parts of ourselves and how to begin to move towards them in a gentle way to offer support and acknowledgement. Jenna is the author of the book Altogether You. www.jennariemersma.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/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 trauma recovery books + resources for the healing trauma journey.
https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/
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.
HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast
Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA
Disclaimer: This episode and website may contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.
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Nov 25, 2021 • 35min
Try Softer With Aundi Kolber
Todays’s guest is trauma therapist & author of the book Try Softer, Aundi Kolber. In the episode, Monique and Aundi talk about the impact of Complex- Trauma on the body, mind and heart. Aundi shares how her own experience as a survivor & therapist helped to shape the book into a source of hope and comfort for others on their healing journey. Aundi’s Website https://aundikolber.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/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 trauma recovery books + resources for the healing trauma journey.
https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/
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.
HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast
Subscribe and watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA
Disclaimer: This episode and website may contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.
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