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A New Way To Treat Trauma and Addiction, with Jan Winhall

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A New Way To Treat Trauma and Addiction, with Jan Winhall
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Episode 303 ABOUT THE EPISODE: When Jan Winhall landed her first job running a group for incest survivors in a psychiatric ward, she discovered something revolutionary: the young women’s self-harming behaviors weren’t signs of pathology – they were brilliant survival strategiesorchestrated by dysregulated nervous systems. This revelation launched a 45-year journey that would transform how […]

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Unmasking Trauma’s Role in Addiction and Family Healing, with Dr. Amy Hoyt

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Unmasking Trauma's Role in Addiction and Family Healing, with Dr. Amy Hoyt
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Episode 236 ABOUT THE EPISODE: For those who have never seen their child’s life endangered by the misuse of substances, calling the experience “trauma” may sound like an exaggeration.  But my guest today says that the effects on the body and mind are almost identical.     Dr. Amy Hoyt has been working in the field

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There Are No Bad Parts Of Us: Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Addiction, with Cece Sykes

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There Are No Bad Parts Of Us: Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Addiction, with Cece Sykes
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Episode 234 ABOUT THE EPISODE: Everyone knows the experience of internal dialogue and conflict about who we are and how we will respond to the world around us. It can feel as if there are parts of us at war with each other. For kids using substances, these parts can become extremely polarized – for

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Navigating Trauma and Healing When Parenting a Child Who Misuses Drugs or Alcohol, with Christopher O’Reilly

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Navigating Trauma and Healing When Parenting a Child Who Misuses Drugs or Alcohol, with Christopher O'Reilly
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Episode 231 ABOUT THE EPISODE: Christopher O’Reilly says it’s a mistake to think that we can just understand our way out of trauma. But he claims that healing—once we understand how to receive it—can bring intimacy and connection with other human beings in a way we might never know without those challenges. After surviving his

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The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott

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The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott
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Episode 184 ABOUT THE EPISODE:I’ve been reminded of something over the past few months: Stories of hope are all around us, even if we don’t hear them. Just last week, I got to speak to my coworker from a former life, Steve Andrews, whose son had a frightening brush with death during the throes of

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The Question Parents Really Need To Ask Their Kids Who Struggle With Substance Misuse and Addiction, and Some Big News! with Brenda Zane

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The Question Parents Really Need To Ask Their Kids Who Struggle With Substance Misuse and Addiction, and Some Big News! with Brenda Zane
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Episode 159 ABOUT THE EPISODE:In today’s episode, I announce some big news for my organization and also share the question I've come to believe parents really need to ask to help their kids heal and move away from misusing substances. This question is hard to ask and many parents don't want to go there, but

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Golden Nuggets of 2022

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Golden Nuggets of 2022
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Episode 146 ABOUT THE EPISODE:In this compilation of 12 impactful episodes, you'll hear from: Dr. Anna Lembke, Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D., Dina Cannizzaro, Dr. Brad Reedy, Cathy Cioth, Steve Sawyer, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark LaPalme, Rebekah Mutch, Andy Goldstrom, Bill Guy and Anne Moss Rogers. It's that time of year! This episode has become an annual tradition

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Four Key Insights From My Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté and The Myth of Normal, with Brenda Zane

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Four Key Insights From My Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté and The Myth of Normal, with Brenda Zane
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Episode 132 ABOUT THE EPISODE:In a follow-up to episode 131 where I had a conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté about his new book, The Myth of Normal, I'm diving into four key insights I gleaned from the book and from our time together. While there are many more, these four elements of Gabor's overall message

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Dr. Gabor Maté on The Myth of Normal; The Roots Of Our Kids’ Struggles, Pressure On Today’s Parents, The Need For Community, And A Path To Healing

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Dr. Gabor Maté on The Myth of Normal; The Roots Of Our Kids’ Struggles, Pressure On Today’s Parents, The Need For Community, And A Path To Healing
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Episode 131 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Are you ready for a deeply personal and thought-provoking hour? Dr. Gabor Maté is well known for his unflinching look at childhood trauma and how it manifests in our lives, and he does not disappoint in this raw, honest, and candid conversation. I'm even the recipient of an impromptu therapy session

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What Parents Need to Know About Trauma Informed and Responsive Transport and Interventions, with Heather Hayes

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What Parents Need to Know About Trauma Informed and Responsive Transport and Interventions, with Heather Hayes
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Episode 111 ABOUT THE EPISODE:You've likely seen the A&E show "Intervention" where families work with a professional team to encourage a loved one to go to drug or alcohol treatment, and wondered how much of that is reality vs. Hollywood show. In this episode, you'll hear from someone who's been an interventionist on the show,

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