Sep 14
The New Science of Pain: It's Not Just Physical with Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness joins Forrest and Dr. Rick to explore what pain is, why it can persist long after an injury has healed, and what actually helps. Rachel explains why the brain, rather than the body part that hurts, is what constructs pain, the difference betw ... Show More
1h 48m
Sep 11
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
Oct 2020
S4, Ep.1: Body Image V Embodiment with Elizabeth Scott
<p><a href="https://elizabethscottresources.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elizabeth Scott LCSW, CEDS-S</a>, discusses the difference between body image and embodiment in this rich podcast episode. Elizabeth is an educator and psychotherapist whose work focuses on the inter ... Show More
39m 53s
Apr 2025
The Importance of Safety in Therapy With Simone Saunders
In this episode of the Healing Trauma Podcast, guest host Kimberly Weeks speaks with Simone Saunders, a licensed therapist and founder of The Cognitive Corner. They explore the importance of somatic therapy in addressing trauma, emphasizing the need for safety in therapeutic rela ... Show More
26m 40s
Feb 2023
370: Connecting To Self Through Herbalism With Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie
Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie, author of "The Trauma Informed Herbalist," about how we can use herbs and nature to improve self connection and self care. Elizabeth Guthrie is a board certified wellness practiti ... Show More
55 m
Oct 2025
451. Body First Healing with Britt Piper: How to Get Unstuck & Recover from Trauma with Somatic Healing
In this episode, I sit down with somatic experiencing® practitioner Britt Piper to explore how trauma lives in the body (not just the mind), why traditional “talk only” therapy often leaves us stuck, and how somatic healing can help us actually move through, release, and rebuild. ... Show More
1 h
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 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
Aug 2025
Religious Trauma and Broader Visions of Spirituality in Healthcare
This episode felt like a deep exhale. Margaret runs solo today, as she sat down with Dr. Hillary McBride—psychologist, author, and researcher—to talk about embodiment, trauma, and the radical act of tuning back into ourselves. We talked about what it means to feel your feelings i ... Show More
1 h
Somatic therapist Elizabeth Ferreira returns to the podcast and joins Forrest for a deep dive into somatic psychology. They explore what a somatic therapy session looks like in practice, how it differs from traditional talk therapy, the connection between the body and the mind, and why people with complex trauma are sometimes better served by body-based appr ... Show More
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