When it comes to healing, the path is not linear. Whether you are are a survivor of sexual assault or have experienced trauma in your life, you are worthy to pursue wholeness and healing. It can be a hard road to find the right community to heal with, especially if you identify as part of a marginalized community. Prevalently, therapy and therapeutic service ... Show More
Sep 11
Encore: Barbara Brown Taylor on Being the Saint of Small Things
Description:Barbara Brown Taylor gave us the question that ends every episode of this show, so it feels right to hand the Sacred Work series over to her. In this encore, the New York Times bestselling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest talks with Jen about the year she spent d ... Show More
36m 43s
Sep 9
Priya Parker on Fighting Well, and Why Conflict Is Not Sin
Description:Think about the last real fight you had with someone you love, then think about what you did with it. Most of us swallowed it and called it peace. Priya Parker has spent twenty years walking into rooms where groups are coming apart, churches mid-split, companies that ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 4
Adrienne Brodeur on Family Myths, Wounded People, and Honest Fiction
Description:Some families run on rules nobody ever wrote down. Here is your role. Here is what we talk about. Here is who gets forgiven and who gets blamed. We accept those terms as children, and then one day we look up and wonder who exactly signed us up for the job.August’s Jen ... Show More
48m 57s
Sep 2024
Thawing the Freeze: Moving Beyond Trauma With Dr. Arielle Schwartz
In this beautiful conversation, Monique Koven and trauma expert Dr. Arielle Schwartz delve into the complexities of trauma, resilience, and healing. They explore the nuances of complex trauma, the importance of therapy, and the power of community support in overcoming adversity. ... Show More
50m 38s
Apr 2025
Body & Soul, Healed & Whole with Tabitha Westbrook
Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of faith, discussed in a safe and respectful manner.In this conversation, Monique Koven and Tabitha Westbrook discuss the complexities of healing from trauma, particularly in the context of faith and the church. Tabitha shares her e ... Show More
25m 46s
Apr 2021
Decolonizing the Practice of Mental Health
Ivy Kwong is a second-generation Asian American Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Life, Transformation, & Relationship Coach, Speaker, and Author who offers trauma-informed and social justice-minded therapy and coaching for individuals. Jeannie and Ivy spend some time discuss ... Show More
33m 41s
Oct 2024
The Science of Trauma Healing With Dr. Aimie Apigian
In this conversation, Monique Koven and Trauma Expert Dr. Aimie delve into the complexities of trauma healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the body's role in processing trauma. They discuss the necessity of completing trauma responses, the significance of creating ... Show More
47m 57s