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 get overwhelmed more easily than others, and how to push through that weirdness ... Show More
Sep 10
What Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Actually Looks Like (OCD)
Are disturbing intrusive thoughts a sign of OCD, or are they just severe anxiety? Licensed therapist Kati Morton explains how Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is clinically diagnosed, why common expressions like Pure O and taboo obsessions are frequently misdiagnosed, and how to tel ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 3
Signs You’re Dealing with the Dark Triad (Psychopath, Narcissist, or Machiavellian?)
What is the Dark Triad, and how can you tell if you’re dealing with a narcissist, a psychopath, or someone high in Machiavellianism? In this episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton breaks down the core traits of dark triad personalities, the key differences between them, and the ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 27
Dissociation: From Zoning Out to Depersonalization
Have you ever felt completely disconnected from your body, lost hours of time, or wondered why you feel numb when overwhelmed? In this episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton explores dissociation and the full spectrum of dissociative disorders, including depersonalization-dereal ... Show More
1h 5m
Dec 2023
Adult Children of Trauma: Healing the Wounded Self
Are you the adult child of trauma, who has grown up confused, feeling not good enough, and full of confusion over why life has become so complicated? Was your mother or father an alcoholic, narcissist, emotionally immature, and were you forced to figure out life on your own due t ... Show More
1h 18m
Feb 2023
The Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn Trauma Responses
<p>In this episode, Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Adessi discuss trauma and answer the following questions:</p>
<p>What is considered trauma?</p>
<p>What is the ACES study, and what does it mean if you have experienced what we consider adverse childhood experiences?</p>
<p>How does ... Show More
53m 29s
Dec 2024
Working with Your Parts: Complex PTSD, Dissociation, and Hypervigilance with Elizabeth Ferreira
Somatic therapist Elizabeth Ferreira joins the show to discuss complex trauma, dissociation, and working with challenging emotions. Forrest and Elizabeth start by exploring the relationship between Internal Family Systems and somatic therapy, including how we can apply a somatic ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 2025
Understanding Complex Trauma and Its Effects With Amber Trejo
In this episode of the Healing Trauma Podcast, guest host Leah Denton interviews Amber Trejoa licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in integrative trauma therapy. Amber shares her personal journey with trauma, her approach to therapy, and the complexities of dealing ... Show More
39m 59s