Therapy Chat

426: Updating Our Understanding Of Attachment with Sue Marriott + Dr. Ann Kelley

425: The Journey Of The Wounded Healer with Dr. Peter Levine

424: Healing After Betrayal Trauma with LaDonna Carey, MA

This podcast episode delves into the complexities of betrayal trauma, highlighting its hidden manifestations—often likened to a "secret basement"—and the damaging effects of gaslighting, dismissiveness, and inadequate support during the healing journey. LaDonna and Laura present a structured, three-phase approach to he...

423: How Do I Set Boundaries That Stick? With Jules Taylor Shore

422: Women's Midlife Wellness the Naturopathic Way with Dr. Erin Kinney

421: Acupuncture for Women's Midlife Wellness with Dr. Sara Poldmae

420: Menopause, Mood + Sex With Dr. Nazanin Moali

419: Marketing Your Practice Doesn't Have To Feel Sleazy With Jenn Fredette

418: Childhood Trauma - Understanding The Problem + Solutions With Dr. Marc Hauser

This podcast episode explores the topic of childhood trauma and resilience, highlighting the hidden effects of trauma, the significance of acknowledging and understanding these experiences, and the cost of not addressing childhood trauma. It delves into the monumental effects of adverse childhood experiences, emphasize...

417: Healing Childhood Trauma Through Psychodrama Structures with Linda Thai, LMSW

This podcast episode follows Linda Thai's remarkable journey from being a childhood refugee to becoming a trauma and somatic therapist, revealing the transformative power of psychodrama structures in healing emotional wounds and addressing complex traumas. Through her personal experiences and insights into the interpla...

416: The Power Of Vulnerability In Allowing Connection - With Dr. Jenny Hughes

This podcast episode focuses on the critical theme of connection and community for trauma therapists, showcasing Laura's events and the recognition of Therapy Chat, while featuring Dr. Jenny Hughes, who discusses the challenges that arise from isolation in the field. Their conversation delves into the importance of vul...

415: What Therapists Don't Know About Adoption Can Hurt Their Clients - With Brooke Randolph

414: Breaking Intergenerational Cycles Of Trauma With Dr. Mariel Buque

This podcast episode explores the multifaceted approach to collective healing in the face of systemic oppression, emphasizing the necessity of human connection and the importance of understanding trauma's impact across generations. Dr. Bouquet highlights the role of community support and group therapy in the healing pr...

413: Reflections On 2023 - Darkness + Light

412: Broken Trust: The Impact Of Betrayal Trauma + How EMDR Can Help With Marcken Volmy LMHC, NCC

This podcast episode examines the intricate effects of betrayal trauma on our worldview and sense of safety, highlighting how broken trust can lead to pervasive feelings of inadequacy and mistrust in both personal relationships and societal institutions. Laura and Marcken delve into the therapeutic potential of EMDR, i...

411: Imbalanced Power Dynamics In Relationships - Overcoming Codependency With Michelle Farris

410: When Your Adult Child Won't Talk To You - With Tina Gilbertson

409: Disentangling From Emotionally Immature People with Dr. Lindsay Gibson

408: Polyvagal-Informed EMDR with Rebecca Kase

This podcast episode explores the integration of polyvagal theory in EMDR therapy and emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and relational environment for clients. The speaker highlights that safety, connection, and co-regulation are crucial in facilitating the integration of traumatic memories and supporting cl...

407: The Trauma Of Sin, Hell + A Wrathful God - With Dr. Mark G. Karris