Sep 7
People Pleasing vs. Fawning: Why We Do It and How to Change
Dr. Rick and Forrest talk about what separates people-pleasing from the fawn response, and why those differences affect what actually helps. They trace the surprising history behind both ideas, explain each’s relationship with trauma, and answer common questions along the way. Th ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 31
Depleted Mother Syndrome: Why Moms Burn Out, and How to Recover with Jan Hanson
Forrest is joined by his parents, psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson and nutritionist Jan Hanson, to discuss "Depleted Mother Syndrome:” the exhaustion, brain fog, and low mood so many mothers experience. They talk about how Jan hit bottom in the years after Forrest and his sister were ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 2025
How To Regulate Your Nervous System For Stress, Anxiety, And Trauma | Peter Levine
<p dir="ltr">The creator of <a href= "https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/about-peter">somatic experiencing</a> shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body.<br /> <br /> Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spent the past 50 years developing <a href="https://www.somaticexperiencing.com ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 2025
How to Release Trauma Trapped in Your Body with Somatic Healing | Big Talk with Dr. Peter Levine
What happens when trauma gets trapped in the body, and how can we finally release it? In this powerful episode, Gabby is joined by the renowned trauma expert Dr. Peter Levine, founder of Somatic Experiencing®, to explore the art and science of somatic healing. Dr. Levine explains ... Show More
52m 59s
Mar 2024
425: The Journey Of The Wounded Healer with Dr. Peter Levine
Today's Therapy Chat guest is Dr. Peter Levine, the developer of Somatic Experiencing, who speaks about his journey as a wounded healer. He shares that by being open about our experiences healing, our authenticity allows others to know they're not alone. None of us in the helping ... Show More
39m 8s
Aug 2025
Healing Trauma: The Body's Role In Recovery With Pat Odgen
In this episode of the Healing Trauma Podcast, host Monique Koven engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Pat Ogden, the founder of Sensory Motor Therapy. They explore the critical role of the body in healing complex trauma, emphasizing that trauma affects not just the mind b ... Show More
31m 38s
Apr 2023
How To Address And Begin To Heal Trauma
This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, InsideTracker, and Athletic Greens. Western medicine likes to separate the mind from the body, but the truth is, they couldn’t be more connected. Starting at a young age, many of us face hardships that shape the lens through which we ... Show More
50m 12s
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
Dr. Peter Levine, a legendary expert on the subject of healing trauma, joins Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest to discuss the power trauma holds over the body, how we can truly connect with others, and simple practices for calming fear and unwinding from trauma.
Dr. Levine has worked in the field of stress and trauma for over 40 years and is the creator of Somati ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>The creator of somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body.</p> <p> </p> <p>Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spen ... Show More
