In today's episode of The Trauma Tapes, MC and Elizabeth talk to a letter writer about why trauma can pop up ten years later, and what to do about it. They revisit the definition of trauma that we use: unbearable emotional experience that lacks a relational home-- and talk about the difference between simple and complex trauma.
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Going Rogue: The Truth About Becoming Yourself
In this raw, unfiltered reflection, John shares the real story behind going rogue as a therapist — from coffee-shop sessions to walk-and-talks, to breaking every rule therapy school ever taught him.
He explores the lifelong pattern of exchanging truth for membership, the fear of ... Show More
21m 27s
Apr 2022
233. Curiosity, Compassion, and Trauma Treatment: A Conversation with Gabby Bernstein
<p>We’ve heard the word trauma used liberally the past few years, both in relation to shared global events (like the pandemic) and in relation to more trivial things (like someone cutting in line at Starbucks).</p><p>When a psychological concept goes mainstream, it’s bound to be ... Show More
40m 20s
Jan 2023
Episode 6: Trauma And The Brain
“Trauma is not what happens to you, it’s what happens inside of you as a result of what happens to you” -What is trauma, -what are the different types of trauma, -what happens in childhood when we experience traumatic events - what can we do as parents to protect our kids from in ... Show More
46m 58s
Aug 2023
117. The psychology of trauma ft. Dr MC McDonald
<p>Trauma seems like a bit of a black box at times, something that we all experience as part of our life journey as humans but surrounded by a lot of misinformation. In this episode, we are joined by our guest, Dr MC McDonald, author of The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong to break ... Show More
55m 2s
Mar 2023
Childhood trauma, dissociation and coping skills | ep. 157
Licensed therapist Kati Morton discusses childhood trauma, dissociation, and why that can be a helpful coping skill growing up. She also explains the difference between feeling nothing versus having a sense of emptiness. She dives into why those of us with a history of trauma can ... Show More
1h 10m
Apr 2023
Emotional Neglect, Better Parenting, Working on Trauma and more... AKA 159
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about emotional neglect during our teen years, what it means to have a healthy emotional relationship, and what we can do to be better parents. She also discusses whether or not we can date while still working on our trauma, and why ... Show More
1h 11m