Jul 13

Healing Birth Trauma Through Storytelling and Sharing the Narratives of Black Mothers (Ep. 482)

Today’s episode focuses on the narrative style of therapy, and it’s a topic that we haven’t covered on the podcast before. We always want to explore new therapeutic approaches and the various ways they can offer healing and support for more women. Everyone needs to know about the ... Show More

41m 36s

Jun 29

Foundations in Paternal Perinatal Mental Health (Ep. 481)

I’m excited to welcome Dr. Daniel Singley back to the show. He joined me years ago when we were a brand-new podcast, and he’s been busy doing meaningful work in the world around paternal mental health. Join us to learn more about why the mental health of fathers cannot be overloo ... Show More

40m 40s

Jun 15

Perinatal Mental Health Healing: 10 Years of Support, Advocacy and Hope for Families (Ep. 480)

This is a special episode as we hit the 10-year mark of the podcast. It’s unbelievable, and it certainly doesn’t feel like ten years have passed! It’s a good point to stop and reflect on what we’ve done and how incredibly grateful I am to each person who has come on the show to s ... Show More

40m 14s

Dec 2023

Helena Vissing, "Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Trauma Treatment for Perinatal Mental Health" (Routledge, 2023)

Today we spoke with Dr. Helena Vissing about her new book Somatic Maternal Healing Psychodynamic and Somatic Trauma Treatment for Perinatal Mental Health (Routledge, 2023). What does the research of neuro science, immunology and biology tell us about the complex links between tra ... Show More

1h 3m

Oct 2024

The Science of Trauma Healing With Dr. Aimie Apigian

In this conversation, Monique Koven and Trauma Expert Dr. Aimie delve into the complexities of trauma healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the body's role in processing trauma. They discuss the necessity of completing trauma responses, the significance of creating ... Show More

47m 57s

Nov 2025

Trauma Masterclass: Understanding and Repairing Our Hidden Wounds

Today we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes to explore one of the most salient topics in psychology today: trauma. We begin by tracing its developmental roots with Dr. Lindsay Gibson and Dr. Bessel van Der Kolk, before looking at how it can be passed down through family ... Show More

2h 43m

Dec 2023

122. Using Somatic Therapy to Heal your Mind & Body with Veronica Rottman

Suggest new guests/topics for the podcast <a href="https://tvo9x1cml1f.typeform.com/to/NG0VXjdV?typeform-source=admin.typeform.com">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Veronica is a Somatic Practitioner who holds space for healing trauma where it exists, in the nervous sys ... Show More

57m 5s

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

Jun 2020

Healing the Nervous System from Trauma- Somatic Experiencing

I review the book Moving Beyond Trauma by Ilene Smith, which teaches about using somatic experiencing to heal the nervous system from trauma. Buy Moving Beyond Trauma by Ilene Smith here: <a href='https://amzn.to/33FS7HG'>https://amzn.to/33FS7HG</a> Not a sponsor ... Show More

12m 47s

Feb 2023

EMDR Therapy, Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, this podcast episode introduces us to Ava M. Hart, LCSW, IMH-E, EMDR therapist. She discusses how EMDR therapy can help women when pregnant, have suffered a pregnancy loss, and during perinatal mood/anxiety disorders. Resources:The ... Show More

28m 11s

Nov 2024

Complex Trauma Through The Generations with Dr. Alison McClymont

In this conversation, I am joined with child psychologist and trauma therapist Dr. Alison McClymont. The discussion delves into generational trauma, exploring how the experiences of previous generations shape current parenting practices and emotional responses. Alison highlights ... Show More

39m 24s

Feb 2024

418: Childhood Trauma - Understanding The Problem + Solutions With Dr. Marc Hauser

In this episode of Therapy Chat, host Laura interviews Dr. Marc Hauser about his book 'Vulnerable Minds: The Harm of Trauma and the Hope of Resilience'. The conversation explores childhood trauma, resilience, and the healing process. Marc Hauser shares his background in cognitive ... Show More

1h 9m

318: Healing Perinatal Trauma Through Ps...