In this episode, John and Dr. MC McDonald do a deep dive on how to heal from trauma and break free from trauma bonds. They talk about what healing looks like, how it doesn't happen overnight, examples of what healing looks like, how to let go of someone you are trauma bonded with, the difference between a "safe" and "unsafe" person, and more.
Roughly ten mi ... Show More
Apr 29
When Love Feels Like an Addiction
In this vulnerable solo episode, John Kim explores love and sex addiction through the lens of attachment, emotional regulation, childhood wounds, and relationship ruptures. After a painful conflict with his partner, John reflects on how love can become a way to regulate anxiety, ... Show More
24m 28s
Apr 27
Asian Shame, Childhood Trauma, and the Friendships That Heal Us with Sam Louie
What happens when two men in their 50s look back at the childhood pain that shaped them and realize friendship can be medicine? John rides in the car with therapist, author, and longtime friend Sam Louie for an honest conversation about Asian shame, childhood trauma, masculinity, ... Show More
50m 46s
Apr 23
Therapy Thursdays | Love, Trust, and Knowing When to Let Go
In this Therapy Thursdays episode, John answers some of the hardest relationship questions people carry quietly: trust after infidelity, emotional disconnection, fading desire, avoidant partners, honesty that hurts, and the pain of knowing when it may be time to let go. He explor ... Show More
18m 34s
Oct 2023
Ep. 87 - What Does Healing Truly Mean?
This week, Barb and Michelle dive into the topic of healing, and what the journey entails, and open up about some misconceptions they’ve experienced about the healing path. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www. ... Show More
50m 2s
Dec 2021
How to Release Trauma From Your Body
<p>Trauma is very common. But despite how common it is, trauma treatment is complicated, and complex trauma, stemming from years of abuse, really impacts the brain in long-lasting ways. So I’m not going to pretend that I can just teach you how to fix it in one short video. But we ... Show More
10m 41s
May 2023
EP 258 - How Do I Stay Recovered?
This episode was recorded on a beach by myself in a spot where my cell/mobile phone gets no signal, where there were no people to save me if I needed to be saved, and where I was far from help. This is a place I would never have come by myself when I was struggling, but I don't e ... Show More
15m 29s
Nov 2019
31. "It's Okay Not to be Okay"- Why Healing is Similar to Grieving
<p>In this episode we get real & raw about how learning to love yourself and healing from past emotional abuse and trauma can be filled with highs and lows, depression, anxiety, and all sorts of emotions. We talk about how healing & self-love isn't a cut and dry process that's as ... Show More
21m 51s