The Healing Trauma Podcast

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This episode is a recent recording from psychologist Dr. Alison Cook's podcast "The Best Of You' Stay tuned to the end where I share a bonus little additional piece. Taken from her podcast description:'Today’s episode is just so special and so deeply personal. If you’ve experienced trauma, please listen. If you love someone, please listen. Trauma touches so many lives, and it’s so often misunderstood. In today’s episode, Monique Koven, host of The Healing Trauma podcast, shares her powerful ...

You Are Safe Now With Tricia Lott Williford & Jana Richardson

In this trauma healing conversation, I am joined with Tricia Lott Williford & Jana Richardson, MA, LPC, authors of the book, You Are Safe Now: A Survivor's Guide to Listening to Your Gut, Healing from Abuse, and Living in Freedom. This conversation is so unique as you will hear from both sides of the Trauma healing journey. Tricia shares from her perspective of feeling stuck in overwhelm & PTSD, and how she was able to slowly move through with the gentle support and guidance of her skilled t...

Redeeming Heartache With Dr. Dan Allender & Cathy Loerzel

It was an absolute pleasure to be joined by psychologist Dr. Dan Allender and therapist Cathy Loerzel for an incredible conversation about the journey of healing Trauma. Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel are the authors of the book Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling. They are also the founders of The Allender Center. I really excited to sit down with them after reading the book and participating in story work. This episode is available to watch on Spotify or you li...

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March 16, 2024

Recovery And Healing With Dr. Mark McNear

On Today's healing conversation you are going to get compassionate validation as well as some understanding around the impact of childhood trauma on the body and the brain. I am joined once again with my friend, Dr. Mark McNear. Mark is a survivor and a therapist that shares openly about the healing journey. I loved our conversation and think you will too. Mark shares his personal journey to help others in theirs in his book, Finding My Words, A Ruthless Commitment To Healing Gently After Tr...

Emotionally Healthy Faith & Healing with Dr. Alison Cook

Today's conversation I am joined with author and psychologist Dr. Alison Cook. We talk about healing trauma, spiritual bypassing and the need for holistic and emotionally safe trauma informed care and education in our faith communities. Many who have experienced trauma as children have learned to adapt by disconnecting from their emotions & feelings. Faith communities need to be emotionally healthy places where compassion and empathy is extended to those suffering not only spiritually but emo...

Why A "Faith Edition?"

Monique shares a little bit more about why this season of The Healing Trauma Podcast is including Faith in the conversation.*This is a video episode on Spotify Faith Communities need to be safe places and trauma-informed. How essential it is to understand that trauma lives in the body and is not just in the mind and how it shows up in relationships and in daily living. How Healing happens Some ideas on upcoming episodes. Expert guests trauma and faith informed authors, therapists, p...

Healing Trauma With Dr. Curt Thompson

Welcome to the very first episode of the new season of The Healing Trauma Podcast - Faith Edition I am delighted and so very grateful to be able to share this conversation with therapist, podcast host, author and psychiatrist Dr. Curt Thompson. We talked about healing, safety and connection and the formation of embodied hope. And so much more. I absolutely loved it! This is a video episode. https://youtu.be/CHmkWbitCsE?si=GxaCJ8UO2GmxlUSN Hope you find it helpful 🕊️ SUPPORT this podcast a...

Reclaiming "YOU"

Come join my guest Amy Nordhues and I as we talk about the journey of rediscovering the truth about who we really are after surviving childhood trauma. Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is the author of her memoir Prayed Upon. ... Support this podcast and get exclusive content in return. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe Amy's Website https://www.amynordhues.co...

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Dissociation & Trauma With Tamara McClintock Greenberg, Psy.D

Tamara McClintock Greenberg, Psy.D., M.S., a beloved returning guest joins me on the podcast today. She is the author of six books including The Complex PTSD Coping Skills Workbook & Treating Complex Trauma. Tamara is a clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco, CA, where she specializes in treating adults with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and those who are coping with medical illness, either as a patient or affected family member. She also has extensive ...

Spiritual Bypassing With Dr. Mark McNear

We are joined again with therapist Dr. Mark McNear to discuss what spiritual bypassing is and how important it is to understand the whole person. Dr. Mark McNear, a licensed clinical social worker, and author of the book Finding My words, A Ruthless Commitment To Healing Gently After Trauma. Mark shares his personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and finding his words. Dr. Mark McNear's website: https://markmcnear.com/ "Finding My Words" book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-My-Wor....

Finding My Words With Dr. Mark McNear

Trigger warning: Childhood sexual abuse. On today's episode I am joined with Dr. Mark McNear, a licensed clinical social worker, and author of the book Finding My words, A Ruthless Commitment To Healing Gently After Trauma. Mark shares his personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and finding his words. To learn more or to purchase Dr. Marks book, head to the link below: Get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-My-Wor... Mark's website:https://markmcnear.com⁠ This episod...

Healing from Betrayal Trauma With Michelle Mays

On today's episode I am joined with Michelle Mays. Michelle Mays is a Licensed Professional Counselor and expert in treating sexual betrayal and trauma. She's also the author of the book The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Has Hurt You the Worst.  She reveals the depth of the devastating dilemma that betrayed partners face when their significant other is unsafe to connect with, yet connection is the key to healing. Michelle looks at betrayal through the lens of...

Prayed Upon, Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse with Amy Nordhues

*Trigger warning: Talk of Sexual abuse On today's episode I sat down with Amy Nordhues, author and survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. Her story is detailed in her book “Prayed Upon, Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse.” During our conversation Amy touches on some of the following: The inner workings of the abuse process of adult victims  -How past childhood trauma can make an adult vulnerable to predators -Und...

Preyed Upon, Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse with Amy Nordhues

*Trigger warning: Talk of Sexual abuse On today's episode I sat down with Amy Nordhues, author and survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. Her story is detailed in her book “Preyed Upon, Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse.” During our conversation Amy touches on some of the following: The inner workings of the abuse process of adult victims  -How past childhood trauma can make an adult vulnerable to predators -Und...

Feeling Safe Is Essential To Healing

I am still in vacation mode and have taken a little break from recording and sharing, however I was inspired to record a short video after I shared a post over on IG which says "Feeling Safe is Essential To Healing." I realized a little video may be helpful to elaborate just a tiny bit. Should be back to recording sometime in August. https://youtu.be/PayC5jfGKvQ

Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents - With Dr Lindsay C. Gibson

Today I am sharing a video episode to watch or listen to. Dr. Lindsay Gibson joins us on the podcast to discuss “Emotionally Immature Parents”. Dr. Gibson has been a psychologist for over thirty years, working in both public and private practice. In the past, she has served as an adjunct assistant professor in Clinical Psychology, teaching doctoral students clinical theory and psychotherapeutic techniques. Dr. Gibson is the author of four books: Who You Were Meant to Be, Adult Children of Em...

Speaking Truth To Power with Rosie McMahan

I had the absolute honor and pleasure of talking with author,counsellor, educator, activist and childhood sexual abuse survivor Rosie McMahan. I decided to share this one via video (available through spotify platform & youtube). Rosie is the author of Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation. Rosie and her family were one of the first families to work with renowned Trauma expert and psychiatrist Dr. Judith Herman and therapist Emily Schatzow in the 1970's. Dr. Judith Herman understood ...

Caring For Aging Parents Who Did Not Care For You With Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg

On today's episode I welcome back psychologist and author Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg. The complexities of caregiving through illness, aging and the end of life issues is extremely challenging when there is a history of trauma/abuse/neglect by a parent in the family. This is a huge topic and one we will only cover very briefly. Dr. Greenberg offers ideas to help you think things through when it comes to determining your capacity & involvement. Dr. Greenberg's books: https://www.tamara-gr...

Self-Compassion With Dr. Kristin Neff

In this episode I’m releasing an episode from 2021 with author, teacher, speaker and researcher Dr. Kristin Neff. In our conversation, Kristin explains what self- compassion is and how we can balance having both tender and fierce Self-Compassion on our journey of healing from Trauma. You can connect with Kristin www.selfcompassion. Thank you to our sponsor Dr Tamara Mc Clintock Greenberg. https://www.tamara-greenberg.com/ https://a.co/d/0OBIAkF

Trauma-related Dissociation With Kathy Steele

On today’s episode podcast I am releasing one of the past most listened to episode. Podcast host Monique Koven is talking to trauma expert Kathy Steele about Trauma-Related Dissociation. Kathy Steel is a psychotherapist, consultant, trainer and author. She has co authored numerous books including Coping With Trauma- related Dissociation: Skills For Training Patients and Therapists & Treating Trauma - Related Dissociation. https://www.Kathy-steele.com www.isst-d.org Thank you to sponsor Tyndal...

Predator- Therapist with Emma Stevens

Emma Stevens is back with us to talk about her second memoir “ A Fire Is Coming.” She is a U.S. domestic adoptee from birth and has survived layers of trauma that have put her on multiple journeys. Her traumas were born from first being relinquished, and then becoming an adoptee to abusive parents. Her developmental trauma increased her vulnerability to fall prey to an exploitative therapist. She has great courage to share and hopes to inform & educate others. You can get her book here. https...

Strong Like Water With Aundi Kolber

On today's episode I had the joy of welcoming back trauma therapist and author Aundi Kolber.  Our conversation focused around her brand new book, Strong like Water: Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things--and Experience True Flourishing . Connect with Aundi Kolber at www.aundikolber.com or on Instagram or TwitterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aundikolberwrites Strong Like WaterBUY ON AMAZON Thank you Tyndale House Publishers for sponsoring this episode....

Trauma & The Body with Dr. Susana Kugeares

Today I’m joined with clinical psychologist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Dr. Susana Kugeares. We talked about somatic experiencing and how trauma patterns develop in the body and why when you are working with trauma and the body it’s important to go slowly with awareness as opposed to wanting to rush through the healing work. You can find Dr. Kugeares on Psychology Today and LinkedIn. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/susana-kugeares-austin-tx/862681 https://www.linkedin....

Coping Skills For Complex PTSD with Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg

Today's guest is Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg. She is a clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco and a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California. She is also an author and her latest book is The Complex PTSD Coping Skills Workbook: An Evidence-Based Approach to Manage Fear and Anger, Build Confidence, and Reclaim Your Identity.  During the episode, Tamara talks about the importance of having present day coping skills to manage some of the common sym...

Attachment & Parenting With Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

This episode is a rerelease recorded two years ago with best selling author, speaker and psychotherapist Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. We chat about attachment science and ways that parents can start to reflect and make sense of their own attachment history. ⭐️TRAUMA SUPER CONFERENCE FREE REPLAY REGISTER http://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSCF23/monique/ FEB 25- 27/23 Thank you to our sponsor Tyndale House Publishers Company. Dr. Daniel G. Amen newest book Change Your Brain Everyday is available for preor...

Truth And Repair With Dr Judith L. Herman

It has been 30 years since renowned trauma expert and psychraist Dr. Judith L Herman wrote her groundbreaking work TRAUMA AND RECOVERY.  She changed our understanding of trauma.   Her new book TRUTH AND REPAIR: How Trauma survivors Envision Justice is coming out March 2023 I am so thrilled to be sharing this conversation with you.  *Note: This is a video podcast episode available through spotify platform. All other platforms are audio only.  A couple of highlights of the conversation.  A li...

Going Deeper On The Healing Journey With Owen Morgan

Today I am joined with a much loved former guest Owen Morgan. Owen is a wellbeing coach and founder of The Awareness Space.  Owen gets real and personal as he shares his recent journey of becoming more and more embodied.  He talks about experiencing emotions he hasn't felt before and that because of early trauma he left his body and began to live mainly from his thinking mind.  To learn more about Owen's work & podcast - https://www.instagram.com/the_awarene... https://www.theawarenessspace.c...

A Somatic Understanding Of Trauma With Dr. Maureen Gallagher

l am joined with Dr. Maureen Gallagher, psychologist, Somatic Experiencing faculty member, and Inner Relationship Focusing Trainer. Maureen is my teacher at S.E and I’m asking her lots of questions to support you in your understanding of what is happening in your body and mind as it relates to trauma.   TRAUMA SUPER CONFERENCE REGISTER HERE https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSCF23/monique/ For more information on Maureen's work, visit: https://embodyingpsychotherapy.com/ Thank you to our sponsor...

Healing From Religious Trauma With Charity Taylor

Charity was raised in an ultra conservative religious community where she experienced developmental and complex trauma. Charity was taught to never question authority or the teachings and interpretations of the religious community.  When she would question, she was told she was being "rebellious". In order to be accepted by her family and community she had to submit with strict adherence. Charity talks about how she is slowly coming to terms with the impact of the trauma and rebuilding a beau...

Losing Someone You Love To Suicide

Trigger Warning: The following episode contains conversations touching on suicide of a partner.  On today's episode I am joined with Alexandra Wyman.  Alexandra is an Amazon best-selling author of The Suicide Club: What To Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death, a guide to navigate the grief process after loss by suicide.  Alexandra was plunged into grief and shock when her husband died by suicide. The sudden loss of the love of her life left her reeling with so many unanswered questions.  On...

The Wisdom Of Your Body with Dr. Hillary McBride

In today’s conversation, psychologist and author Dr. Hillary McBride joins Monique to talk about trauma healing and embodiment. She is the author of the book, The Wisdom of the Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living. You can find Hillary :https://hillarylmcbride.com/Instagram @hillaryliannamcbride Thank you to our sponsor Tyndale House Publishers Company. Dr. Daniel G. Amen newest book Change Your Brain Everyday is available for preorder www.tyndale.com/p/ch...

Try Softer With Aundi Kolber

On today's episode I am re-releasing a favorite episode of mine from last year.  Aundi Kolber is trauma therapist & author of the book Try Softer, Aundi Kolber. In the episode, Monique and Aundi talk about the impact of Complex- Trauma on the body, mind and heart. Aundi shares how her own experience as a survivor & therapist helped to shape the book into a source of hope and comfort for others on their healing journey.  Aundi’s Website https://aundikolber.com Thank you to our sponsor Tyndale ...

Chandra's Journey Of Remembering

*Trigger Warning Sensitive Content related to childhood sexual abuse.  The impact of recovering memories that have been completely repressed for years or even decades can be a devastating process. On today’s episode, Chandra Moyer shares her personal experience of becoming aware of childhood sexual abuse after more than thirty years of dissociative amnesia. She talks about the impact it had on her and on those around her. She also talks about the support that was helpful for her journey. Chan...

Anxiety from a Somatic Lens With Ilene Smith

On today's episode I am joined with therapist, coach and author Ilene Smith. We have often thought of anxiety as being in our "head" anxiety is a somatic ( in the body) experience. We talk about the body, mind and how you can begin to move through anxiety. Ilene is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) whose work is rooted in the principles of attachment theory and eastern philosophies. She integrates several modalities into her practice, including talking, touch-work, and movement, to he...

The Regulated Classroom with Emily Read Daniels

Today I am joined with Emily Daniels, the author and creator of The Regulated Classroom. The Regulated Classroom is a Trauma informed/Polyvagal-informed approach to cultivating conditions for felt safety in the classroom. Traditional approaches have tended to be seen through the lens of a behavioural paradigm. Without the understanding of the autonomic nervous system from a Polyvagal and Somatic perspective, one may conclude that behaviour or responses are always choice driven. Polyvagal Theo...

The Real Deal On Healing Trauma

In this episode you are invited into a conversation between two trauma professionals who work and support those with complex trauma and who have also been on our own individual healing journey from Complex Trauma. I am joined with my friend and colleague somatic therapist and coach Ali Capuro. We chat about healing and change and some of the misperceptions around healing.  We want to thank our sponsor of today's episode  The Regulated Classroom is a new somatosensory and Polyvagal-informed...

Body Aware With Erica Hornthal

On today's episode I am joined with Erica Hornthal. Erica is a dance and movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor. She is also known as the "Therapist Who Moves You. " Erica is also the Author of a new book Body Aware, a step-by-step journey how a mindful movement practice can slow down thoughts to lessen anxiety and panic and impact how and what we feel. When we talk about movement, most of us think "exercise". But the way we move our bodies, how we walk, roll, dance, ...

Healing Childhood Trauma Using IFS with Dr. Richard Schwartz

On this episode I’m joined with the founder of Internal Family Systems, Richard Schwartz. I asked him how IFS could be helpful when working with childhood trauma and he invited me to do a demo with him of the model. You will get to witness Richard doing the model and listen ( or watch on video) as I am working with my parts. I am leaving a link below if you would like watch it. I also asked him some of your questions that were submitted via Instagram ⬇️ You can watch it here: https://youtu.be...

Believing Me- Healing Complex Trauma with Dr. Ingrid Clayton

In this episode I’m joined with psychologist and trauma therapist Dr. Ingrid Clayton. Ingrid experienced abuse at the hands of her narcissistic stepfather and recently released her powerful memoir called Believing Me, about her survival as a child and adult healing from narcissistic and complex trauma.https://www.Ingridclayton.com Her memoir https://www.amazon.com/Believing-Me-Healing-Narcissistic-Complex/dp/B0BCSCYRLB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Work with Monique htt...

PTSD and First Responders With Dr. Peter Salerno

In this episode I am joined with trauma therapist, Dr Peter Salerno. He is also the author of the book "Fit for Off-Duty:A Manual for firefighters: Healing from Work Related Trauma, Restoring Personal Relationships. and Thriving at Home."  We talk about how first responders are repeatedly exposed to overwhelming emergencies and the impact that can have on the body, mind and on relationships. He also shares with us about EMDR and how this trauma healing modality can be very helpful for those w...

Healing And EMDR with Mark Odland

On today's episode I am joined with award -winning artist and poet Mark Odland. Mark is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified EMDR therapist. In this episode we talk about some themes around healing Trauma taken from his latest book, EMDR Inspired Art and Poetry, a Meditation on Hope and Pain for Troubled Times. We talk about how scary it can sometimes feel to go for help as well the beauty of what can come from being in a safe and space where you feel seen, heard and valid...

Widen The Window with Dr. Elizabeth A Stanley

In this episode, I am joined with Dr. Elizabeth Stanley. She is the author of the acclaimed book, "Widen the Window." Elizabeth had developed a program used by the US military called Mindfulness -based Mind Fitness Training. She talks about how to widen your window for stress tolerance, how stress and trauma affect the mind and body and how to support and train your brain for resilience. You can connect with her work here: https://elizabeth-stanley.com For Trauma informed Coaching with Moni...

Hope & Healing with Kelley Gunter

*Trigger warning: content includes childhood sexual abuse. On this week's podcast episode I had the pleasure to talk with licensed therapist Kelly Gunter. Kelly is a childhood sexual abuse survivor, internationally acclaimed speaker, coach and author of her memoir You have Such A Pretty Face. Kelly shares about the numerous addictions she developed as a result of trying to manage her painful childhood trauma. Kelley shares her journey of healing and finding herself.  Kelly is currently work...

Hope & Healing with Kelly Gunter

*Trigger warning: content includes childhood sexual abuse. On this week's podcast episode I had the pleasure to talk with licensed therapist Kelly Gunter. Kelly is a childhood sexual abuse survivor, internationally acclaimed speaker, coach and author of her memoir You have Such A Pretty Face. Kelly shares about the numerous addictions she developed as a result of trying to manage her painful childhood trauma. Kelley shares her journey of healing and finding herself.  Kelly is currently work...

Insomnia & Chronic Pain

On today's episode I'm joined with licensed psychotherapist Annie Miller. Annie specializes in working with sleep disorders, chronic pain, and trauma. Annie uses a variety of evidence -based techniques including CBT-I for Insomnia, EMDR for trauma ,and PRT ( pain reprocessing therapy for chronic pain.) We are going to talk about these modalities and how they may be supportive in healing. To check out Annie's website: https://dcmetrotherapy.com Thank you To Dc Metro Sleep and Psychotherapy f...

Adoption Trauma With Author Emma Stevens

On today's episode I am joined with author and trauma survivor Emma Stevens. Emma is an American Adoptee and she will be sharing how that experience and many others have shaped her. She is the author of the memoir " The Gathering Place."A beautiful book about her journey and her process of welcoming back the parts of herself she had to hide or push away in order to be safe. Emma's book: https://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B09HGMKY97&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_HRMM574JM12B...