This episode felt like a deep exhale. Margaret runs solo today, as she sat down with Dr. Hillary McBride—psychologist, author, and researcher—to talk about embodiment, trauma, and the radical act of tuning back into ourselves.
We talked about what it means to feel your feelings in your body, why disconnection often begins as protection, and how pleasure, pr ... Show More
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ADHD may be more of a reward problem than an attention problem
Today we'll talk through this one study from 2010 out of the Oxford Department of Experimental Psychology, "Task-related default mode network modulation and inhibitory control in ADHD: effects of motivation and methylphenidate", that I want to walk you through, because the way it ... Show More
23m 41s
Jun 22
Missed Diagnoses in History: Story Time: Charles VI and Mary Todd Lincoln
I figured we'd do something I've been wanting to do for a while: story time. Specifically, the kind where I take some of history's most famous figures, walk you through what actually happened to them, and then put on my psychiatry resident hat and try to figure out what we'd actu ... Show More
46m 25s
Nov 2021
S1 Ep157: Episode 157 - Embodiment with Dr. Hillary McBride
Dr. Hillary McBride has been talking embodiment for years, from both her experience overcoming an eating disorder and her clinical practice, and then her recovery from two major car accidents. The moment I heard about her work, I was awakened to something that I had forgotten was ... Show More
56m 10s
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
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
Jan 2023
The Wisdom Of Your Body with Dr. Hillary McBride
In today’s conversation, psychologist and author Dr. Hillary McBride joins Monique to talk about trauma healing and embodiment. She is the author of the book, The Wisdom of the Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living.You can find Hillary :https:// ... Show More
36m 32s