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

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). Tyler Orr, LPC/MHSP (TN), LCMHC (NC), NCC, is the creator of Constructed Awareness (CA) and President of the Constructed Awareness Institute. He offers an interactive, here-and now approach to counseling, consulting, and teaching that integrates mindfulness, nonviolence, and process-oriented approaches. If you’d like to learn more about CA, visit www.constructedawareness.com or email Tyler directly at info@constructedawareness.com.In This Episodeconstructedawareness.comhttps://www.instagram.com/constructedawareness/https://www.youtube.com/@constructedawarenessChristina’s websiteNeural Retraining informationConstructed AwarenessYou can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrate

Dr. Linda Gantt is the co-founder of the ITR Training Institute and HelpForTrauma.com. After closing her long-standing Intensive Trauma Recovery clinic, she now dedicates her efforts to expanding the reach of the Instinctual Trauma Response® (ITR) protocol to practitioners worldwide. Grounded in neuroscience, ITR is a structured, integrative approach that combines parts psychology, art, narrative, and somatic therapies. This method effectively addresses trauma at its core—including prenatal and preverbal experiences—without requiring individuals to relive distressing events. Versatile and accessible, ITR can be implemented with individuals as young as three, in both group and individual settings, through hourly sessions or intensive formats.Danni Davis, LCSW brings over 30 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, first responders, and couples. Certified in EMDR and ITR, as well as a Clinically Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist, she specializes in trauma-related disord

Veronique Mead, MD, MA is a former Dartmouth-affiliated assistant professor of family medicine and obstetrics. She retrained with a Master’s degree in somatic psychotherapy from Naropa University and specialty training in pre and perinatal and other forms of trauma. For the past 25 years she has explored the scientific literature on how effects of trauma from the prenatal and other periods in a person’s life can influence risk for autoimmune and other chronic illnesses. She shares the research on her blog Chronic Illness Trauma Studies.Euphrasia (Efu) Nyaki was born and raised in Tanzania where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree, trained as a science teacher, and later was trained as a healer using holistic methods. Efu is a Faculty Member of Somatic Experiencing®, a method founded by Dr Peter Levine, and a Professor of Family Constellation System Therapy by Hellinger Institute. In the last 31 years Efu has been living in Brazil facilitating trainings and Holistic therapy for trauma healing using Somatic

Justine is a California licensed psychologist, coach and author of the book How the Fuck Do I Heal from This? who loves helping people heal, recover & thrive after a narcissistic abusive relationship. In This Episodedrjustineweber.comsereneshift.comIG-drjustineweberFB-drjustineweberhealingTT-@drjustineweberThe 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.

In this episode, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Esther Boykin shares how she cultivates compassion and community on her Compassion Collective Retreats for high-achieving, successful African American women.  Esther shares how important providing a safe space for marginalized communities can foster greater intimacy, connection, and community and lead to a profound shift toward self-compassion.Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner, and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator.  Brooke specializes in treating adults, couples, and groups with anxiety, trauma, and sexual and relationship challenges.  Brooke helps women of all ages let go of perfectionism and move toward greater authenticity, joy, pleasure, and connection.  Brooke’s new passion is Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a brief treatment modality using bilateral eye movements to provide lasting relief and healing to patients w

Laura S Brown PhD is a mostly retired trauma healer, still teaching and supervising from behind her screen in Seattle. Her most recent book, Decolonizing trauma healing, was released by APA in November, 2024.In This EpisodeLaura’s websiteThe 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.

Amy Stark is a former science teacher, now certified Energy Practitioner who bridges the divide between science and spirit.She channels her extraordinary abilities to demonstrate the unseen, and shares the wisdom and knowledge she’s cultivated over the past two decades helping people to heal their mind, body, and spirit.As the host of The Stark Transformation Show, she has shared her message of hope, healing and transformation with a global audience, catalyzing transformations worldwide.David Bayer is a distinguished entrepreneur, researcher, and author renowned for his expertise in human evolution, entrepreneurship, high performance, and emotional intelligence.  His innovative approach, rooted in first principles thinking and combining neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and business strategy, helps individuals and organizations identify and eliminate the underlying root cause resistances preventing success, so they can control the levers responsible for more growth in their businesses, joy in their lives,

Shauna Brittenham Reiter is an entrepreneur dedicated to the empowerment and healing of herself and others, as well as the3 author of the book You Are the Boss of You.  In 2018, she founded the wellness company Alaya Naturals based on the principles of holistic health that led her from a life limited by overwhelming ailments to founding a multi-million-dollar wellness company before the age of forty. Diagnosed with a plethora of autoimmune conditions over the years, Shauna has cultivated a vast understanding of what the body requires to thrive. And while her focus on natural medicine has made radical healing possible for herself and hundreds of thousands of others, it is Shauna’s exploration of the world within that has cultivated true miracles. Shauna wrote You Are the Boss of You to empower others to take control of their lives and claim the emotional freedom that leads to abundance. Prior to founding Alaya Naturals, Shauna was a Montessori school teacher and singer/songwriter—her album Dreamer’s Dream was

Esther Goldstein LCSW is a psychotherapist and trauma specialist with a private practice in Cedarhurst, in Long Island NY. Esther specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, complex ptsd, and dissociative disorders. Esther provides trauma informed consultation to therapists committed to improving their trauma-informed practice and attachment focused EMDR consultation to therapists attaining hours towards EMDRIA certification.               Elisa is an Emmy Award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience working with Anderson Cooper 360 and Good Morning America. Throughout her career, she has helped hundreds of survivors share their stories with renowned journalists including Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, and Anderson Cooper. Deeply committed to trauma healing, Elisa now offers media consulting with a focus on advancing trauma-informed journalism and guiding survivors as they navigate media exposure. In This EpisodeEsther’s site:  https://integrativepsych.co/Elisa’s: https://www.elisatoha.com You can lea

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 is 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. In This EpisodeRachel’s websiteThe 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. Hillary McBride is a registered psychologist, a researcher and podcastor, with expertise that includes working with trauma and trauma therapies, and embodiment, at the intersection of spirituality and mental health. Her recent book Holy Hurt: understanding and healing from spiritual trauma, came out in April 2025. Her podcast, Other People’s Problems is incredible. Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors.This season offers an unprecedented look at psychedelic psychotherapy, breaking new ground in the podcast space and demystifying this often misunderstood practice as a powerful tool in trauma recovery.Hillary leads her clients through drug-assisted therapy, guiding them to new heights on their healing journeys. Experience these real, unscripted sessions firsthand as they unfold in each episode.She has been recognized by the American Psychological Association, and the Canadian Psychological Association for her research and clinical work. In addition to being a

Joe Feldman founded Cover My Mental Health began advocating for access to mental health care after overcoming denials for a family member’s care, including with a successful federal lawsuit. His advocacy work has included policy-driven discussions with legislators and regulators, a board role with The Kennedy Forum Illinois, presentations to parent groups, and publication of actionable guidance such as a 2021 article in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice on medical necessity letters. In This EpisodeJoe’s websiteThe 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.

Erica Bonham is passionate about walking with clients through the messy but beautiful process of healing and remembering their true nature, which is that they are always and already enough, loveable, worthy and connected to every living thing on this planet.She is a certified EMDR clinician, consultant and trainer and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Colorado specializing in serving the LGBTQ community, abuse recovery, and trauma related to social and racial injustice and spiritual abuse. She incorporates her training as a yoga instructor and polyvagal expert to deepen clients’ healing of their bodies and specializes in somatic and attachment EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and ego state work. She is a nationally sought-after speaker, creator of multiple online courses, and published author. Her new book, Always Enough, Never Done: Volume I: Heal Your Nervous System, Turn Wounds Into Wisdom, and Cultivate Your Inner Badass is out!She seeks to get into good trouble to dismantle systems

Sue Choi is a somatic movement expert and bodyworker with over two decades of experience working with clients to resolve chronic body issues. Her book, "When Things Stick: Untangling Your Body From Old Patterns" outlines a multi-sensory framework to develop self-trust and move forward. This framework has helped therapists find quick and reliable breakthroughs with their clients.  In This EpisodeSue's websiteSue on FacebookSue on InstagramThe 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.

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). She specializes in treating clients with chronic health conditions  (aka spoonies and medical refugees) and trauma (including medical trauma). Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his Master’s thesis on a survey of oncologists about smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients.His undergraduate thesis at New College of Florida was a 25-year follow-up to the classic Good Friday Experiment, which evaluated the

From FBI to Midlife Health - Crack the Code with Emotional Eating with Holly Bertone.Holly Bertone is a former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence turned Certified Holistic Health Coach. She helps women in midlife break free from emotional eating, ditch diet culture, and prioritize their health, so their high-achievement lifestyle no longer clashes with unwanted weight gain. Holly spent 20 years in Project Management consulting and federal government service. After her own experience of breast cancer, healing herself from an autoimmune disease, and creating a no-conflict divorce, she learned there’s more to life than burning the candle at both ends and living according to everyone else’s agenda.Holly is also a Keynote Speaker and Host of Your Midlife Comeback Story Podcast. She’s spoken on stages at MIT and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), along with TV features including the Dr. Nandi Show and CBS.In This EpisodeHolly’s website Holly's Instagram ---You can learn more about what I do h

Jenny Hughes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD. 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. Clinically, 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.Cesilia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Brainspotting Consultant and Trainer. She was recently named the first Bilingual (Spanish) Latinx Brainspotting Trainer in the USA. She hosts and facilitates a quarterly free Brainspotting support group for bilingual clinicians nationwide. Her clinical specialties include working with trauma, performance, kids, group therapy, and the Latinx community. In addition to Brainspotting, Cesilia's trainings include IFS, EMDR, and Theraplay. As a private practice clinician, she offers bilingual (Eng

Audrey is a somatic practitioner and bodyworker specializing in helping Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) heal from trauma and chronic stress. Drawing from her own experiences as an HSP, Audrey understands the unique challenges of navigating the world with heightened sensitivity.With over 15 years of experience in body-based practices, she began her journey as a Restorative Yoga teacher, which eventually led her to become a practitioner of Transforming Touch® for developmental trauma, a licensed massage therapist, and now a student in her advanced year of the Somatic Experiencing® training.Audrey’s trauma-informed approach supports clients in regulating their nervous systems, reconnecting with their bodies, and building resilience, helping them feel more grounded and at ease in their daily lives.In This EpisodeAudrey’s websiteAudrey on YoutubeAudrey on Instagram---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

Donna and her guests, John and Riss, share their experience and process of writing in community with survivors of sexual trauma just as they do in the Time To Tell online writing circles. Riss Myung is a Traditional Chinese Medicine apprentice and Mind-Body Coach for survivors desiring to overcome perfectionism, people-pleasing, and other patterns ingrained in their nervous system. As founder of Rewrite with Riss, Riss hosts online generative writing circles to build community and create a platform for writers to be published. John P is a corporate executive who has survived trouble and now teaches yoga in prisons, writes poetry and composes music.In This Episodewww.timetotell.org@timetotellproject on Instagram@timetotellproject on Tik TokRiss: @rewritewithriss on Instagram---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 a

Shelly Lefkoe is the founder of the Lefkoe Institute, a transformational personal growth organization that has helped over 150,000 people worldwide eliminate the limiting beliefs that hold them back in life, love, and business. Shelly is also a bestselling author of "Hitting the Wall: Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business and Your Life" and an internationally recognized speaker and workshop leader.For over 35 years, Shelly has worked with individuals struggling with deep-seated behaviors and emotional challenges, from procrastination to fear of public speaking to relationship conflicts. Her proven methods, validated by independent research at the University of Arizona, create lasting transformations in just hours. Her programs and expertise have been featured in Forbes, The Today Show, and The New York Times.In This EpisodeShelly’s websitehttps://www.instagram.com/shellylefkoe/https://www.youtube.com/user/mortylefkoehttps://www.facebook.com/shelly.lefkoehttps://www.facebook.com/LefkoeInstitute---I