Dr. Mariel Buqué joins the podcast to help us learn how we can heal from the past, create healthier patterns, and break cycles of trauma. Forrest and Dr. Buqué talk about what intergenerational trauma is, how we can “hand trauma down,” and how these problematic patterns show up in the real world. They focus on what helps someone take the first steps, the key ... Show More
Sep 21
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What the Critics Get Right (and Wrong) w/ Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the world's most researched, recommended, and criticized form of therapy. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen joins Forrest to talk about what CBT is, its history, its strengths and weaknesses, and why it's gotten such a bad rap. They ... Show More
1h 33m
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
Jan 2024
414: Breaking Intergenerational Cycles Of Trauma With Dr. Mariel Buque
Welcome back to Therapy Chat! In this first episode of 2024 I'm so happy to bring you this interview recorded this past Fall, with Dr. Mariel Buqué, author of the new book, Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. We discussed intergenerational patterns of tr ... Show More
46m 35s
Jan 2024
You Carry 7 Generations of Trauma. Here's How to Heal | Dr. Mariel Buqué
<p>Today, Dr. Mariel Buqué, an Afro-Dominican psychologist and intergenerational trauma expert, takes us on a profound journey towards healing. Dr. Buqué's holistic clinical approach, which blends ancient healing practices with modern therapy, empowers listeners to break the cycl ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2024
Thawing the Freeze: Moving Beyond Trauma With Dr. Arielle Schwartz
In this beautiful conversation, Monique Koven and trauma expert Dr. Arielle Schwartz delve into the complexities of trauma, resilience, and healing. They explore the nuances of complex trauma, the importance of therapy, and the power of community support in overcoming adversity. ... Show More
50m 38s