Today, John and Vanessa unpack the lesser-known 'fawn' trauma response and how it often shapes adult relationships through people-pleasing and self-abandonment. They emphasizes the transformative power of setting boundaries, reclaiming one’s voice, and embodiment (the practice of reconnecting with the body to better understand our needs, emotions, and desire ... Show More
Yesterday
Redefining the Promises We Make in Love
What if the promises we make in love are setting us up to fail? In this episode, John Kim is joined by his wife, Vanessa Bennett, to explore how redefining the promises we make in relationships could change the way we love. Instead of focusing on "forever," they discuss commitmen ... Show More
23m 42s
Jul 6
The Medicine Isn't the Healing. You Are with Sarah Williams
Curious about psychedelic medicine but unsure what it actually does? In this conversation, John Kim sits down with Sarah Williams to explore how medicines like MDMA and psilocybin can support healing, self-discovery, and personal growth when approached with intention, safety, and ... Show More
41m 11s
Jul 2
Therapy Thursdays | Dating Apps, Toxic Love & Commitment Issues
In this Therapy Thursdays episode, John answers your questions about toxic relationships, emotional unavailability, sexting in committed relationships, why it's so hard to leave someone who hurts you, and the difference between being in love and being "in lost." He also shares pr ... Show More
20m 26s
Mar 2023
227 | TRAUMA | This is Crucial to Know...
<p>On todays episode, I dive into trauma, the specifics of it, and the impact it can have over our long term health. What are the tools and strategies necessary to heal from these past emotional situations? I also read passages from great books like, The Body Keeps the Score, and ... Show More
33m 28s
Apr 2023
The Journey to Emotional Wellness: Healing Trauma and Embracing the Present
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Mastin Kipp Podcast!In this special coaching episode, you’ll hear about:How our bodies communicate with us, urging us to pay attention to their signals.The concept of emotional fitness and trauma healing, and why it is essential for our well- ... Show More
23m 28s
Sep 2025
People Pleasing and the Fawn Response with Meg Josephson
Forrest and therapist Meg Josephson explore the fawn response, a survival strategy where safety is sought by pleasing other people. They discuss how fawning can start as self-protection in childhood, but later morph into overthinking, hypervigilance, and self-abandonment. Meg sha ... Show More
1h 14m
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