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...

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...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

*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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

*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...

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...

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:...

Today’s episode is a revisit from last July with Dr. Pat Ogden. Pat Ogden, PhD, is a pioneer in somatic psychology and both the founder and Education Director of The Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Https://sensorymotorpsychotherapy.org Coaching Inquires / sponsorship www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Today on the podcast, we will be revisiting an episode from last summer with Dr. Jean Cheng. Jean will be talking about the challenges of being raised by a narcissistic caregiver and how to begin to get in touch with our needs. www.talithakoumpsychology.com/ IG @https://instagram.com/jeanpsychologist?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Coaching with Monique @www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com