May 1

Complex PTSD vs Classic PTSD-- Healing medical trauma with MDMA assisted therapy

Amidst a long catalog of previous BFTA stories featuring complex or developmental PTSD, today’s story is one of classic DSM-style PTSD, it’s a story of both medical and parenting trauma, of facing the fear of annihilation and death. In this three part story, first we hear Tracy t ... Show More

1 h

Apr 17

The Hidden Minefield of Positive Countertransference

In this solo episode Dr. H shares his thoughts on the unexpected risks of feeling too much positive energy and/or identification with a patient. This talk is also a sneak preview into the workshop that Dr. H teaches with Dr. Hillary McBride called "I Love You I Hate You...Are You ... Show More

14m 2s

Apr 3

The gasoline and the match— Bipolar disorder, THC, and manic activation

Today’s story is one of genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, and finally a psychiatric flame thrower. Whitney’s uncle had a particularly severe form of bipolar disorder and she too began to develop mood instability and depression as an adolescent. When we think of envi ... Show More

49m 6s

Aug 2024

222. Am I too sensitive?

The life of the highly sensitive person is often misunderstood. Highly sensitive aren't just people who cry too much or get overwhelmed, take things too personally: they actually take in so much of the world that it can be too much. They feel everything, from joy to sadness, so i ... Show More

46m 40s

Mar 2025

S4 E10 - When Joy and Excitement Feel Dangerous

I know it sounds crazy, but we aren't all totally comfortable feeling big feelings, even when they are considered "good." Sometimes, when your reservoir is near the top, even excitement over something can cause chronic symptoms. If you don't know what's up with your wily brain, y ... Show More

32m 25s

Sep 2023

109. Are You Always Worried if People are Mad at You? Listen to This!

<p>Growing up as an HSP, we would tend to notice the emotions of everyone around us and at such a young age it could be hard to discern if they were mad at us or something else. Sadly, we've internalized that as adults and can often feel guilty if people are upset.</p> <p><br ... Show More

17m 8s

Apr 2025

444: I'm angry! Live Work with Sunny, Part 2

<h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong>I'm angry! A Once-Undocumented<br /></strong><strong>Immigrant Speaks from the Heart--</strong></h1> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Live Work with Sunny, Part 2</strong></h2> <h4>Last week you heard Part 1 of the Live work with Sun ... Show More

1h 10m

Aug 2024

The Highly Sensitive Person

<p>Being a highly sensitive person is cool... until you are confronted with life. In this episode I am sharing my experiences as a highly sensitive person and how I navigate my day to day life.</p><br><p>my socials <3: <a href="https://linktr.ee/annmurawski?utm_source=linktree ... Show More

30m 20s

Apr 2023

#33 Acne - Anger, shame and emotional pain

In this episode we explore the Root Cause of Acne.In this beautiful and heartfelt conversation you will really hear the emotional pain our speaker felt in her upbringing. The work we did in this session was profound and months later she gave me this feedback ...." I think that th ... Show More

31m 3s

Jun 2024

Self Heal Before You Hurt Others

Send me a messageWhen we hurt, we hurt others. When others hurt, they hurt us. It's a vicious cycle that has spread its tentacles to every corner of this planet. If we are going to create a more peaceful and loving planet, it's starts with healing ourselves.In today's podcast, I ... Show More

24m 38s

Jun 2025

Understanding Your Intense Emotions: 10 Signs You Might Be A Highly Sensitive Person & How to Harness It as Your Superpower

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Roughly 1 in 5 people have the HSP trait, and in this episode, Mayim and Jonathan explore what it really means to be highly sensitive. They take the official Highly Sensitive Person quiz, share personal stories, and break down the science ... Show More

1h 3m

Apr 2020

226: Surviving And Thriving As A Highly Sensitive Person with Patricia Young

Thank you to this episode's sponsor, TherapyNotes. Get a 2-month free trial of TherapyNotes by going to www.TherapyNotes.com and using the promo code TherapyChat. In this week's episode host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Patricia Young, LCSW, a clinical social worker and coach ... Show More

42m 40s

Jun 2025

Highly Sensitive People Are Gifted & Challenged With Empathy and Overthinking

The APP has arrived! https://studio.com/apps/rebecca If you like the podcast, you will love the Everyday Calm app. It is a daily program that teaches simple skills to reduce stress and anxiety in a few minutes a day. GET IT!Being highly sensitive doesn’t mean you’re broken—it mea ... Show More

20m 33s

Season 7 Wrap-up...plus a farewell and a...