In this episode, John and Dr. MC McDonald redefine trauma. They talk about what trauma is and isn't, examples of different types of trauma, how trauma rewires the brain, and what steps you can take to start healing your trauma.
Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage fami ... Show More
Yesterday
Nightcap, Costa Rica Edition: Burning Down Old Blueprints & Redefining Happy
Today, John reflects on the rapid changes in his life, the cultural adjustments he faces, and the importance of community and authentic relationships. He discusses the shedding of old blueprints and the creation of a new life that feels more honest and fulfilling. Single On Purpo ... Show More
34m 59s
Jul 7
Morning Coffee in the Jungle: Day in the Life & New Mindset Change
Today, John discusses the significance of family, the creative process of documenting life, and the concept of life as an act break. Throughout, he emphasizes the value of intentional living and how it shapes daily routines and interactions. Single On Purpose School starts J ... Show More
41m 57s
Jul 4
How Life Transitions Impact Relationships.
Today, John and Vanessa discuss their experiences and challenges after moving to Costa Rica. They explore themes of cultural adjustment, language barriers, relationship dynamics, community connection, and the impact of motherhood on their lives. Single On Purpose School star ... Show More
33m 38s
Dec 2021
How to Release Trauma From Your Body
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 ca ... Show More
10m 41s
Dec 2022
Repressed Memories: Can You Forget About Trauma?
The idea of repressed memories goes all the way back to Freud, through the 90’s when therapists accidentally implanted people with false memories, through the courtrooms, and into today where the idea of repressed memories is still popular among lay people and controversial among ... Show More
14m 51s
Oct 2022
4 Ways to Heal From Your Past (Traumatic Memories Part 2)
Check out my free course, Grounding Skills for Anxiety, Stress and PTSD https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/grounding-skills-for-anxiety-stress-and-ptsd
Here’s the thing about trauma, even though the event happened in the past- we work with trauma in the present moment. It cau ... Show More
15m 11s
Jun 2022
how trauma therapy can pull couples apart
It's not unusual for trauma therapy to disrupt some of our patterns and habits, within ourselves, and within our homes and partnerships. In this episode, I talk about what this can look like, and what we can we do to adapt to these changes. You can find more information like ... Show More
12m 46s
Sep 2022
The 10 Best Books for Healing Trauma/PTSD
Check out my FREE online course- Grounding Skills for PTSD, Stress and Anxiety: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/store Hey, everyone! I love to read and learn more about how to treat trauma and PTSD, so I thought I’d share my favorite books about recovering from trauma and ... Show More
7m 38s