The Trauma Therapist | Podcast With Guy Macpherson, Phd | Inspiring Interviews With Thought-leaders In The Field Of Trauma.

Jessica is a trauma-informed physiotherapist, educator and author of The Nervous System Reset, who specializes in nervous system regulation. She holds a master's degree in health science and is an internationally recognized nervous system educator and TEDx speaker. Her science-backed approach to trauma and burnout is helping to reshape how people experience healing. Through her Nervous System School, Jessica teaches practical tools that support long-term healing, resilience, and emotional well-being.In This EpisodeJessica’s websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click h

Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior.  She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU). Destiny Winters believes that while chronic illnesses may be incurable, it is absolutely possible to live a life full of meaning and purpose despite persistent pain. Healing relationships is at the cornerstone of her work, as she recognizes that without people to rely on and experience joy with, life can become messy quickly.In This EpisodeChristina’s websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podca

Michael Shaw, founder of the Mastery Mindset Library, is a psychology-trained coach with over 30 years of experience helping high-achieving professionals overcome anxiety and depression without relying on medication or years of traditional therapy. Drawing from his background as a personal trainer, mental performance coach, and father, Michael developed a unique, belief-based approach to mental wellness that empowers clients to create lasting change from the inside out. He’s trained top business professionals, Hollywood celebrities, and even competed in U.S. Muay Thai in his 50s. Today, he’s recognized as a leading voice in transforming mental health through mindset, resilience, and purpose.In This EpisodeFree session with Michael20% off full year’s access to Mindset LibraryDM Michael the work Master at IGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and v

Shideh Lennon is a dedicated psychologist with over two decades of experience who specializes in training fellow professionals in Somatic Experiencing. Her mission is to empower practitioners to work effectively with clients who have experienced complex trauma.Shideh was born and raised in Iran. At the age of 13, she and her family, spanning three generations of women and girls, left Iran after the revolution, and settled in the UK. Later, they immigrated to the US, where Shideh completed her education.This significant chapter in Shideh’s life has instilled in her a profound understanding and compassion for those who yearn to belong but struggle due to the weight of trauma.  In This EpisodeShideh’s websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If y

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara — known to her patients as Dr. B — is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and the founder of Mentally Strong, a behavioral health clinic in Colorado Springs, Colo.Combining decades of clinical expertise with her deeply personal experience, Dr. B helps people navigate grief, trauma, and loss through her innovative Mentally Strong Method, a practical framework for building resilience and reclaiming purpose after life’s hardest moments.Dr. B’s professional work is rooted in unimaginable personal loss. Over several years, she lost a child to an accidental drowning, two more children to a rare genetic disorder, and in 2024, her husband — who also had the disorder. Instead of allowing grief to define her, Dr. B turned her pain into purpose, creating both her clinic and a new approach to processing loss and trauma, where she blends her clinical knowledge with the raw reality of lived experience. In This EpisodeCristi’s websiteThank you to our sponsor Jane App - Practice Management Software for He

Dr. Rachel Aarons has over 40 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Initially trained as a philosopher, she served as an Associate professor at the University of Toronto before transitioning to therapy and earning her Masters in Social Work. Dr. Aarons initially specialized in hypnotherapy and became a Certified EMDR therapist in 2004. Her current focus in the Early Trauma Protocol, a ground-breaking approach to addressing early attachment injuries that shape emotional and relational patterns throughout life. Her mission is to train therapists, heal clients and educate the public on how early childhood experiences impact lifelong challenges.Therapists guide to healing trauma from the roots up. In This EpisodeRachel’s websiteThank you to our sponsor Jane App - Practice Management Software for Health & Wellness Practitioners.Use code GUY1MO at check out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The T

Diana Feldman is a Creative Arts Therapist and board certified Drama Therapist with over 30 years experience working with children and teens. Her evidence-based drama therapy has been utilized in schools and hospitals reaching thousands of youth and she has just finished her book titled Stuck in a Role; Releasing Trauma in Teens Through the Enact Method of Drama Therapy, published May 1, 2025.Diana Feldman is a board-certified drama therapist, licensed creativearts therapist, and author of the soon-to-be-released book, “Stuck in a Role, Releasing Trauma in Teens through the ENACT Drama TherapyMethod.’’ She founded ENACT Inc., a nationally acclaimed drama therapyorganization, which served over 250,000 of New York City’s mostvulnerable youth, and President of Dramasol, an educational trainingcompany. With her 30-plus years of experience working with youth,Diana runs institutes on the ENACT method for teachers, parents, andother providers.Feldman has been published in over nine books, including the peer-reviewed

Nate Lewis is the Founder of The Innocent, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the innocence of children inside the United States, with a focus on child sex trafficking, exploitation, and sexual assault. With a robust background as an Executive at a leading global anti-trafficking organization, Nate has honed his expertise in both international and domestic anti-trafficking operations, working with law enforcement agencies worldwide.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our sponsor Jane App - Practice Management Software for Health & Wellness Practitioners. Use

Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a licensed psychologist and leading voice in the healing of trauma. She is an internationally sought-out teacher and author of eight books including The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook, Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma, and Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga. As the founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy, she offers a mind-body approach to therapy for trauma and informational mental health and wellness updates through her writing, public speaking, social media presence, and blog. She believes that the journey of trauma recovery is an awakening of the spiritual heart. In This Episodehttps://drarielleschwartz.com/www.resilienceinformedtherapy.com/https://www.facebook.com/drarielleschwartz/https://www.instagram.com/arielleschwartzboulder/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LUxnXbReV7I5cEzvb46sQYou can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jG

The Sisters Kavanagh, Joyce, June and Paula, are three sisters born into a large family of ten children in the late 1950s and early 1960s, raised in a disadvantaged area of Dublin. From the age of three or four and throughout their teenage years, they endured daily sexual abuse at the hands of their father. In 1989, they made the courageous decision to bring charges against him. The following year, the Irish State successfully prosecuted their father, resulting in a conviction and a seven-year prison sentence, of which he served five.The Grip of Childhood Sexual Abuse’ is a 10 hour – non-fiction audio book in which they share openly and honestly all the knowledge, insights and understanding derived from over thirty years’ experience in recovery work as a direct result of being sexually abused as children.In This EpisodeThe Sisters Kavanagh website You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it o

Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior.  She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU). Charmaine Husum RCAT, RTC, CT, DKATI, ​runs a private Art Therapy and Counselling practice (Centre of the Heart) on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut'ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, and the Métis people of Calgary Alberta, Canada, seeing clients in person and online both regionally and internationally.  She is also an Artist, Kundalini Yoga teacher and trained in the somatic approach of Integrative Body Psychotherapy and Reiki. In This EpisodeChristina’s websitehttps://www.centreoftheheart.com/about.html You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's

Reg Malhotra Founded Neuro Masters Academy, a leading personal development organization helping high performers regain their drive and motivation. Reg overcame his own struggles and limitations using Rapid Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistics Programming (NLP). Since founding Neuro Masters Academy he has helped others achieve similar results making him a sought after expert in mental health and personal development. As an internationally recognized speaker, coach & Trainer, Reg has impacted over 300,000 people and generated over $9 million in revenue. His expertise is transforming lives by helping clients regain focus, overcome trauma, and eliminate self-sabotage. Reg has been featured in Forbes and Psychology Today, and his commitment to personal transformation has earned him international recognition. In This EpisodeReg’s website: NeuroMasters AcademyYoutube: @regmalhotraofficialFacebook: @regmalhotraX: Reg MalhotraTiktok: @regmalhotraThe Trauma Therapist PodcastJoin my email list and receive podcast upda

Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior.  She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU). Caitlan Siegenthaler loves helping people unlock the brightest, most authentic version of themselves—a passion that led her to earn a Master’s Degree and train as an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist.With over 10 years of experience in the therapy industry, Caitlan has reimagined her work to combine IFS Therapy and Human Design strategies, supporting entrepreneurs in growing their businesses.In This EpisodeChristina’s website You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSaThe Trauma Therapist Podcast:  I interview thought-leaders in the fields of trauma, mi

Roberto Diaz Herrera Jr. was born into the rigid confines of macho Latin American culture, where strength, sex, and violence were the defining traits of manhood. Raised in Panama under the shadow of his father—Colonel Roberto Diaz Herrera, the former Chief of Staff and close ally to dictator Manuel Noriega—he was expected to embody the same ideals of dominance and aggression. In a world where compassion and vulnerability were seen as weakness, he was constantly reminded, “You are the son of a tiger.” For him, Noriega wasn’t just a political figure—he was Uncle Tony. You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSaThe Trauma Therapist Podcast:  I interview thought-leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction and yoga such as Peter Levine, Pat Ogden, Bessel van der Kolk and Bruce Perry. https://bit.ly/3VRNy8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.

Jim is an international leading expert in subconscious personal transformation and has been featured as a speaker alongside 100s of fellow industry leaders, as well as being recognized in Forbes, INC and Entrepreneur magazines.Jim merges brain-based science, transformational, psychology and ancient wisdom to help people all around the world explore personal evolution and to live better lives. He’s created dozens of programs and is most recognized for creating the life changing subconscious Transformational Coaching Program and he is the host of top ranked Transform Your Life From The Inside OutPodcast.  In This EpisodeJim’s websiteJim’s podcastSocials:FB:  https://www.facebook.com/iamjimfortin/IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamjimfortin/The Trauma Therapist PodcastJoin my email list and receive podcast updates and other news: https://bit.ly/3LuAG2iListen to all Trauma Therapist Podcast episodes here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist

Dr. Graham Taylor—clinical psychologist, educator, and founder of The Taylor Study Method—brings 25+ years of wisdom and warmth to his work in Honolulu.Dr. Lawrie Ignacio, also based in Honolulu, blends clinical expertise with a rich academic background in philosophy and literature, specializing in couples and trauma therapy.And Dr. Janina Fisher—international trauma expert, former Harvard instructor, and creator of Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST)—continues to shape the field with her groundbreaking work and publications.In This Episode:https://www.triadhq.com/behavioral-health-todayhttps://www.hellotriad.comhttps://twitter.com/BHT_Podcasthttps://selfmeaningbasedtherapy.com/abouthttps://janinafisher.com/You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with

Kendra is a highly sought-after couples therapist working with some of the wealthiest and most accomplished individuals in the Boston area. While these clients often present polished and perfect lives to the outside world, they trust Kendra to help them navigate the complexities and hidden struggles that exist beneath the surface of their relationships. In This EpisodeKendra's website www.esclusivacouplesretreats.comSocials: Instagram @kendracapalbo and @esclusivacouplesretreats The Trauma Therapist PodcastJoin my email list and receive podcast updates and other news: https://bit.ly/3LuAG2iListen to all Trauma Therapist Podcast episodes here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Graham Taylor—clinical psychologist, educator, and founder of The Taylor Study Method—brings 25+ years of wisdom and warmth to his work in Honolulu.Dr. Lawrie Ignacio, also based in Honolulu, blends clinical expertise with a rich academic background in philosophy and literature, specializing in couples and trauma therapy.And Robert Schwarz, PhD, has over 35 years of experience as a licensed psychologist specializing in an approach that is holistic combining the best aspects of traditional approaches with complementary approaches to treatment including energy psychology, hypnosis, imagery, mindfulness, and nutrition.In This Episode:https://www.triadhq.com/behavioral-health-todayhttps://www.hellotriad.comhttps://twitter.com/BHT_Podcasthttps://selfmeaningbasedtherapy.com/aboutYou can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Th

Adam Blevins is a former Virginia state trooper who transitioned into mental health and now serves as the operations director of the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP). After experiencing firsthand the toll of trauma, he transitioned into mental health, becoming an EMDR provider, ICISF instructor, and PhD student in trauma-informed care. Drawing from his unique perspective as both a first responder and a mental health provider, Adam wrote Welcome to the S.H.I.F.T. Show™: How to Love Yourself in a World That Won't, a raw, unfiltered guide to self-discovery and resilience in an unforgiving world. In This EpisodeVLEAP websiteAdam on FacebookAdam’s book: Welcome to The S.H.I.F.T ShowAdam on YoutubeAdam on LinkedInThe Trauma Therapist PodcastJoin my email list and receive podcast updates and other news: https://bit.ly/3LuAG2iListen to all Trauma Therapist Podcast episodes here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761

Jenny Hughes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD. She supports helpers and healers through the common experience of vicarious trauma as the founder of  The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective. Jenny helps trauma therapists be human again as they learn how to manage vicarious trauma and enhance vicarious resilience together. As a clinician, she practices Brainspotting, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Jenny is the author of The PTSD Recovery Workbook and Triggers to Glimmers: A Vicarious Resilience Journal and Workbook.Dr. Michael Gomez is a licensed clinical psychologist in Texas and Rhode Island who specializes in trauma across diverse contexts, including child abuse, disaster response, sexual trafficking, immigration, secondary trauma, and systemic racism. He’s served on clinical faculty at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School and has directed trauma-focused clinics like the Adversity and Resilience Community Center in West Texas. Dr. Gomez is also a co-f