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

Claire Hogan is an ever-curious storyteller with a vivid imagination. Her deepest passion lies in spiritual transformation and the mystery of personal growth.Her journey into energy work began after deeply transformative sessions with a Sound Reiki® practitioner in 2012 and a Theta Healing Meditation Technique® practitioner in 2016. What followed was years of study, training, and personal practice - merging spiritual tools with creative ones. Through this synthesis, Claire has developed a playful yet profound way of helping others explore their multidimensional selves.Since stepping fully into this work in 2020, Claire has offered one-of-a-kind sessions that reflect the stories Source shows her - through archetype, metaphor, imagination, and deep intuitive listening, her work is a space of collaboration, curiosity, and connection, where clients are invited to transform and align with their highest, divine, possible reality.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapi

Joan Coletto is a heart-centered hypnotherapist, spiritual practitioner, and the creator of Heart Shift, a powerful fusion of hypnotherapy and spiritual practice that helps people release emotional pain and limiting beliefs so they can live with more peace, joy, and purpose. Known for her compassionate presence and deep insight, Joan has guided countless individuals to the root of their struggles, helping them shift from survival to true self-empowerment. Her upcoming book, Heart Shift (coming 2025), shares the stories of transformation she’s witnessed and the tools she uses to support lasting change. As a wife, mother, and grandmother, Joan brings both lived wisdom and professional experience to her work—and to every conversation she’s part of.In This EpisodeJoan’s websiteJoan’s blogBecome 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 he

Francesca Raoelison has spoken at Brown University, Harvard, Princeton, UNICEF, the Preventing Child Abuse in America Conference, and the Clinton Global Initiative, addressing the global crisis of emotional trauma among youth. She is the founder of Omena, a survivor-led movement dedicated to educating and mobilizing young people to identify and end emotional abuse.Active in 13 countries with 315 educators and ambassadors, Omena has reached more than 1.5 million people through online campaigns. As a Malagasy survivor herself, Francesca brings a powerful perspective on breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma, beginning in her home country of Madagascar.In This EpisodeFrancesca’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 suppo

Andy Chaleff is an award-winning author, speaker, and mentor whose work explores the intersection of grief, love, and transformation. His deeply personal books challenge readers to embrace vulnerability and live with greater authenticity. With a background in psychology and decades of experience guiding others through personal growth, Chaleff’s writing is both raw and revelatory. His previous books, The Last Letter, The Wounded Healer and The Connection Playbook, have been recognized for their profound impact on readers worldwide.Andy’s new book is titled Dying to Live: Finding Life's Meaning Through Death (Spiritual Memoir), which traces a journey through trauma, ambiguous loss, and the unraveling of identity.In This EpisodeAndy's websitehttps://substack.com/@andychaleffBecome 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 professi

Adriene Caldwell has done more than survive—she has thrived. A former foster youth who beat the odds, Adriene is part of the less than 3% who go on to attend college, despite statistics showing that 20% of the U.S. prison population once passed through the foster care system. She doesn’t sugarcoat life’s harsh realities, but instead offers something far more powerful: hope. Hope that trauma will end, that the future can be different, and that life, even after the worst experiences, can improve.Adriene’s story is not an easy one, best captured by the trigger warnings that accompany her book: emotional and physical abuse, sexual assault of a child, the drowning death of a child, extreme poverty, mental illness, homelessness, foster care, pedophilia, graphic sexual descriptions, violence, bulimia, incest, death, and suicide. It is a story of pain, resilience, and ultimately, the possibility of a better life. In This EpisodeAdriene’s websiteAdriene’s bookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co

Jessica Pride, Co-Founder, is a sexual assault attorney and Managing Partner of The Pride Law Firm with over 20 years advocating for survivors of child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and workplace harassment. She has been named Consumer Advocate of the Year and secured the largest settlement in U.S. history for incarcerated survivors—$117 million. Verna Griffin-Tabor, Co-Founder, has over 40 years of experience addressing sexual assault and relationship violence, serving as CEO of Center for Community Solutions from 1998 to 2023. Under her leadership, CCS achieved numerous milestones, including founding the nation’s first women’s center, operating California’s first temporary restraining order clinic, and running San Diego’s only rape crisis center.In This EpisodeSirona Healing CenterSirona on 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 voices in th

Samantha Potthoff, M.A., LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and co-founder of Therapy Collective of California Samantha specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and grief, with a unique approach that integrates neuroscience with evidence-informed psychotherapy to address the profound interconnection between mental and physical health.   Samantha's unique approach integrates neuroscience with evidence-informed psychotherapy, moving beyond traditional diagnostic frameworks to create therapeutic partnerships where profound healing can emerge. Her work with complex trauma presentations and commitment to sustainable well-being would resonate deeply with your audience of trauma survivors and fellow therapists.In This EpisodeSamantha’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 profess

Cheri Bergeron is an author, blogger, public speaker, trained life coach, and founder of the nonprofit Cheri's Choice, guiding women through alternative paths to motherhood.Following a successful career in IT, Cheri now helps single women weigh their options, navigate fertility challenges, and build families on their own terms. Her personal fertility journey included becoming a mother without a partner through IVF treatments and donor conception. She won a landmark Texas family law case (Bergeron v. Saunders) that challenged outdated legislation concerning families formed through assisted reproduction.In her memoir Mission: Motherhood, Cheri shares her experiences with relationships, workplace challenges, and choosing motherhood after 40. She details her struggles with IVF and the realities of "geriatric pregnancy."Today, from her home in Austin, Texas, she empowers ambitious women to reject limiting fairy tales and boldly chart their own paths to motherhood—even without a Prince Charming.In This EpisodeCheri

Paola DiFlorio is an Oscar and Emmy–nominated filmmaker and co-founder of Counterpoint Films with her husband, author and filmmaker Peter Rader. Their breakthrough documentary Awake: The Life of Yogananda became one of the top-grossing indie docs of 2014–15 and set their mission to create media that “awakens the human spirit.”Since then, they’ve developed and consulted on numerous projects exploring spirituality, science, and healing, including Infinite Potential and the award-winning My Father, The Healer.A board member of the Illuminate Film Festival, DiFlorio has spoken at Stanford, NYU, UC Berkeley, USC, and The Shift Network’s Visionaries Summit. With Rader, she founded Source to Screen, a creativity and spirituality incubator offered at Esalen and film festivals nationwide. Counterpoint’s upcoming slate includes a remake of a Hollywood blockbuster slated for 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do

MJ Renshaw is a breathwork facilitator, podcast host, author, and founder of The Being Method, a science-backed spiritual education platform that teaches students to heal and reconnect with their bodies through breathwork. After her own journey overcoming childhood trauma, MJ launched The Being Method in 2020, quickly establishing it as uniquely comprehensive, blending breathwork science, trauma-informed care, and practical business training. Her podcast, also ‘The Being Method,’ explores the intersection between science and spirituality, and is ranked in the top 5% globally. Her upcoming book, How to Cry, explores the powerful science behind the emotional release of crying. With over 115,000 social media followers worldwide, MJ continues to empower practitioners and individuals, advocating for emotional authenticity, resilience, and the transformative potential of breathwork to achieve lasting healing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.Y

Richard Taite is the founder and Executive Chairman of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa, Executive Chairman of 1 Method Treatment Centers, and the former founder of Cliffside Malibu, which he sold in 2018. A leading figure in the addiction treatment industry for over a decade, Richard has built a career dedicated to helping people reclaim their lives from substance use and mental health challenges.He is also the host of We’re Out of Time, currently ranked #3 in Apple’s Mental Health category, where he explores urgent issues around treatment, recovery, and wellness.  In This EpisodeRichard on InstagramWe’re Out of Time podcastBecome 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

Mark Astor is the co-founder of Astor Simovitch Law, a firm dedicated to helping families in crisis when a loved one is struggling with substance use, mental health issues, or repeated recovery failures. With over 30 years of legal experience, Mark leads a trauma-informed practice that combines legal advocacy with clinical collaboration—supporting not only individuals in crisis but also empowering their families to heal.By working closely with clinicians and treatment centers, Mark fights for outcomes that respect dignity and prioritize long-term healing. For him, the legal system is more than a set of rules—it’s a lifeline that, when used with compassion and insight, can become a turning point for those stuck in cycles of crisis.In This EpisodeMark’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

Harpreet Sangha is a survivor of extreme autonomic and neurological trauma, including post-symapthectomy baroreflex failure and multiple head injuries. Against medical odds, he's lived without traditional medication support, relying instead on conscious cortical regulation, resilience and self-guided recovery strategies. Harpreet now shares his experience to help others facing trauma, offering real-world insights from both the physical and psychological edge. His focus is on honesty, survival and showing that even in extreme cases, there's a way forward.In This EpisodeHarpreet’s websiteHarpreet’s bookBecome 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 don

Lisa is a retired Army veteran who served 21.5 years in the Military Police Corps, with deployments in peacekeeping missions and in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Lisa is the author of In and Out of Uniform, a memoir published in 2019 that shares the highs and lows of her military career, including experiences with MST, assault, suicide, mTBI, and the resilience that carried her through. She spoke out to break the silence many still carry, knowing the toll unspoken trauma can take. Lisa also runs a small paint party business, “Create With Lisee,” and is passionate about becoming a guest speaker to advocate for those who feel they can’t speak for themselves.In This EpisodeIn and Out of UniformLisa’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/4jGBeS

Michael is the CEO and Co-Founder The Stella Center whose mission is to advance the understanding, destigmatization, and treatment of post-traumatic stress and other emotional trauma, grounded in science, rooted in compassion, and relentlessly committed to a world where no person needlessly suffers. Stella Center is disrupting the mental and emotional health industry by advancing breakthrough modalities that dramatically reduce symptoms of PTSD and other emotional trauma related symptoms.In This EpisodeStella Mental HealthSocials: FB: https://www.facebook.com/StellaMentalHealthIG: https://www.instagram.com/stellamentalhealthTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stellamentalhealthhqBecome 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

Dane Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle and a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in reversing Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dane’s story ignited through a life-threatening case of  Crohn’s/Colitis which nearly took his life in December 2014. Since committing his life to natural healing he has remained surgery and medication-free while eliminating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) symptoms. To date, Dane and his passionate team of specialists and coaches have created 500+ success stories for reversing IBD symptoms using his signature S.H.I.E.L.D. Program. Today we’re going to talk about: The Role of Trauma in AutoimmunityHow Trauma Impacts Digestive Disease In This EpisodeDane’s website danejohnson1FacebookYoutubeLinkedInIncogni - Take back your personal data with Incogni. Use code [traumatherapist] at the link below and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/su

Katie Baker is a writer, advocate, and childhood abuse survivor who has transformed her journey of trauma and healing into a story of resilience, empowerment, and hope. After years of battling addiction, shame, and the lingering effects of a tumultuous childhood, she found profound transformation through therapeutic psychedelics and deep inner work.In her memoir, When The Universe Holds Your Hair Back, Katie shares her raw and deeply personal journey—a story of confronting the past, reclaiming lost parts of herself, and embracing a life of authenticity, self-love, and purpose.From the Amazon description:For years, Katie Baker wore the mask of a woman who had it all together. On the surface, she was a successful professional, a loving mother, and the embodiment of relentless perseverance. But beneath that carefully crafted facade, the cracks were deepening into fractures too wide to ignore. Haunted by a childhood of instability—marked by alcoholic fathers, sexual, physical, and verbal abuse, a lack of protecti

Manuela Mischke-Reeds is an internationally respected somatic psychotherapist, somatic trauma expert and educator with over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience. She is a founder of the Hakomi Institute of California and creator of Embodywise, a platform for embodied learning. Manuela developed the Innate Somatic Intelligence Trauma Therapy Approach (ISITTA), an advanced training program for therapists, and co-developed the Hakomi Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training.A global voice in somatic and trauma psychology, Manuela teaches and trains professionals in mindfulness-based somatic therapy, trauma recovery, leadership embodiment, and psychedelic-assisted therapy integration. Her work bridges neurobiology, somatic nervous system practices, and ancient wisdom, helping therapists and leaders embody resilience and compassion in their work and lives.Manuela’s books: Trauma-Sensitive Movement: 96 Somatic Techniques to Support Nervous System Regulation and Embodied Transformation in TherapyEmbodied Psyche

Lisa Campion is a Psychic Counselor, Reiki Master Teacher, and the bestselling author of The Art of Psychic Reiki, Energy Healing for Empaths, and more. With over 25 years of experience and 15,000+ sessions, she’s trained thousands in Reiki and energy healing. Her mission is to help people awaken their psychic and healing gifts through her courses and teachings—gently, powerfully, and with grace In This EpisodeLisa’s websiteFacebookTwitter InstagramYoutubeLinkedInBecome 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 here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.

Kristin Louise Duncombe is an American therapist, couples counselor, life coach, and author who's been living and working in Europe since 2001. With a global perspective shaped by growing up across Africa and Asia as the child of a U.S. diplomat, Kristin spent her career supporting international and expatriate individuals and families.Her latest book, OBJECT: A Memoir, is a powerful and courageous account of the U.S. State Department’s protection of a serial pedophile—and the deep, lasting impact on his many preteen victims. Described as 'devastating and enthralling—a bombshell of a book,' OBJECT is a testament to truth-telling, healing, and resilience. In This EpisodeKristin’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