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https://thetraumatherapistproject.squarespace.com/podcast is about the human spirit. Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga. Hear the personal stories and insights of...
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The Trauma Therapist Podcast is about the human spirit.
Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga.
Hear the personal stories and insights of passionate professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others heal from trauma.
Some guests pay a fee for sponsored appearances, which helps support production of the show. All paid segments are clearly disclosed.
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Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga.
Hear the personal stories and insights of passionate professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others heal from trauma.
Some guests pay a fee for sponsored appearances, which helps support production of the show. All paid segments are clearly disclosed.
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18 NOV 2025 · 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 Episode
- http://www.francescaraoelison.com/ 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 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
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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: https://bit.ly/3Vh9k5O.
https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/df7e3af260
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist
Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo
Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership
Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/
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17 NOV 2025 · 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 https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Live-Finding-Meaning-Spiritual/dp/B0FH5HQ53P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H3OBNSB1ADN0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GCTOLAO2MCZs0NLHG8z8NjhzJSOhYDuiGfoVeEh_1G0tkff9DThjUKvYgWg4c-03T_1jOdCTHIV_n4fxMpQRVqOgI76AxsaPj9pQVfLQrEg.pqDVeGoPbm8LK6X1ehs_A5M6CfsikRmuaLkeihoZ3NU&dib_tag=se&keywords=andy+chaleff&qid=1755712644&sprefix=andy+chaleff%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1, which traces a journey through trauma, ambiguous loss, and the unraveling of identity.
In This Episode
- http://www.andychaleff.com
- https://substack.com/@andychaleff 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 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: https://bit.ly/3Vh9k5O.
https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/df7e3af260
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist
Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo
Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership
Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/
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13 NOV 2025 · 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 Episode
- https://www.unbrokencaldwell.com/
- https://www.unbrokencaldwell.com/the-book 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 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: https://bit.ly/3Vh9k5O.
https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/df7e3af260
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist
Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo
Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership
Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/
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11 NOV 2025 · 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 Episode
- https://sironahealing.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/sironahealing/ 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 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: https://bit.ly/3Vh9k5O.
https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/df7e3af260
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist
Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo
Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership
Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/
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10 NOV 2025 · 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 Episode
- https://www.therapycollectiveca.com/ 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 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: https://bit.ly/3Vh9k5O.
https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/df7e3af260
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist
Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo
Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership
Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/
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6 NOV 2025 · 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 https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Motherhood-Writing-Fairy-Family-ebook/dp/B0F38PL22F, 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 Episode
- http://www.cheribergeron.com
- http://www.cherischoice.com
- https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Motherhood-Writing-Fairy-Family-ebook/dp/B0F38PL22F
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheribergeron
- https://www.facebook.com/missionmotherhood/
- https://instagram.com/screwthefairytale 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 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: https://bit.ly/3Vh9k5O.
https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/df7e3af260
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist
Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo
Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership
Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/
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4 NOV 2025 · Paola DiFlorio is an Oscar and Emmy–nominated filmmaker and co-founder of https://www.thisiscounterpointfilms.com/ 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 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: https://bit.ly/3Vh9k5O.
https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/df7e3af260
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist
Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo
Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership
Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/
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3 NOV 2025 · 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.
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: https://bit.ly/3Vh9k5O.
https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/df7e3af260
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist
Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo
Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership
Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/
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31 OCT 2025 · Richard Taite is the founder and Executive Chairman of https://carraratreatment.com/luxury-drug-rehab-center/?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=1814, 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 Episode
- http://richardtaiteofficial1
- https://wereoutoftime.com/ 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 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: https://bit.ly/3Vh9k5O.
https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/df7e3af260
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist
Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo
Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership
Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/
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30 OCT 2025 · 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 Episode
- https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/ 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 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: https://bit.ly/3Vh9k5O.
https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/df7e3af260
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist
Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo
Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership
Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/
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https://thetraumatherapistproject.squarespace.com/podcast is about the human spirit. Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga. Hear the personal stories and insights of...
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The Trauma Therapist Podcast is about the human spirit.
Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga.
Hear the personal stories and insights of passionate professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others heal from trauma.
Some guests pay a fee for sponsored appearances, which helps support production of the show. All paid segments are clearly disclosed.
show less
Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga.
Hear the personal stories and insights of passionate professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others heal from trauma.
Some guests pay a fee for sponsored appearances, which helps support production of the show. All paid segments are clearly disclosed.
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