Sep 30
Infinite Recovery Project: Jason Shiers
In this episode, Kirsty speaks with Jason Shiers, founder of the Infinite Recovery Project, about his journey from childhood trauma and addiction to spiritual awakening and healing, and how these experiences shaped his “model of well-being” approach to therapy, parenting, and rec ... Show More
48m 55s
Sep 16
Becoming Attached: Dr. Robert Karen
This week, Kirsty speaks with Dr. Robert Karen, a clinical psychologist and author, about the evolution of attachment theory, its relevance for today’s parents and professionals, and how understanding our earliest bonds can shape healthier relationships across the lifespan. Show ... Show More
51m 56s
Aug 19
EMDR and Family Therapy: Debra Wesselmann
In this episode, Debra Wesselmann, a mental health practitioner and co-founder of The Attachment and Trauma Center of Nebraska, shares insights from her updated book on integrative attachment trauma protocols, exploring how EMDR, family therapy, and psychoeducation can support ch ... Show More
48m 37s
Jun 2023
384: Perspectives On Grief With Dr. Rachel Altvater
Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Dr. Rachel Altvater, a therapist, author and human, on the complexities of grieving, being human and how understanding perspective relates to being our most authentic selves. Laura and Rachel came toget ... Show More
1h 7m
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
Jan 2024
416: The Power Of Vulnerability In Allowing Connection - With Dr. Jenny Hughes
Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week I'm joined by a fellow trauma therapist who is also a colleague and friend, Dr. Jenny Hughes.In our conversation we explore themes of building trust through allowing vulnerability, the power of connection and co-regulation in healing, the p ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2021
The Holistic Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera On How To Do The Work
This week we welcome Dr. Nicole LaPera. In this episode, we discuss why we fear doing the work to better ourselves, understanding our conscious self. what it takes to step into your awareness, understanding your trauma and how we develop coping strategies around them, and unde ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2024
426: Updating Our Understanding Of Attachment with Sue Marriott + Dr. Ann Kelley
In this week's episode my guests are Dr. Ann Kelley and Sue Marriott, LCSW, hosts of Therapist Uncensored podcast and authors of the upcoming book, Secure Relating: Holding Your Own In An Insecure World. They discuss the importance of spreading secure relating and changing societ ... Show More
53m 30s