On the final episode of our Stories of Healing series, Christopher and Nicole sit down with Milestones alum Brooke Scherer to further examine the effects of trauma on her life and the profound healing she experienced during her time at Milestones. While knee deep in what she describes as “the darkest years of her life,” Brooke decided to pursue healing at Milestones after gentle encouragement from her husband (and fellow Milestones alum) Jordan. Upon witnessing the major shift in him, she...

Today Christopher and Nicole connect with Milestones alum Jordan Scherer to delve into his story and the work that changed not just his life, but the trajectory of his entire family. In this episode, we also invite Jordan's “soul partner” and wife Brooke, who after witnessing his transformation, came to Milestones in pursuit of her own deep healing. She shares candidly about the incredible change she saw in Jordan when he came home from his time at Milestones and the powerful impact of his...

This week, we invite Montanna Christoffersen to share her healing journey with us. In this conversation, we examine the importance of really, truly revealing yourself to another to inaugurate the process of healing. Montanna describes that the moment she finally allowed herself to be seen was only the beginning of the journey, and that life on the other side of Milestones has encouraged her to help destigmatize the notion of “residential treatment” so that people might understand that healing...

Welcome back to the Treating Trauma podcast! During the last 13 episodes of this limited series, we explored the nature of trauma and various healing modalities with our expert therapists and clinicians at Milestones. The series was such a helpful tool but in reflecting back, we felt like the story was incomplete without hearing firsthand from our Milestones alum about their personal experiences of transformation. In the next 4 episodes, we welcome past clients as they share the impacts of...

On our final episode of this installation of our limited series, Christopher and Mickenzie sit down with therapist Tara Booker to explore how we can lean into a recovery lifestyle and pursue a healing journey. We round out this episode with encouragement from several of the voices you’ve heard from throughout the series.   Full Show Notes: https://treatingtraumapodcast.com/ep013/ 

Today we invite Clinical Supervisor Amanda Morrow and Admissions Director, Shannon Yates to help us explore how to determine if residential is the right next step in your recovery journey. They outline how the Milestones and Admissions teams collaborate to help people assess their unique needs and goals and make the right choice for their season and situation.  

This week Christopher and Mickenzie sit down with Equine and Adventure Therapy Director, Megan Repass to take a deep dive into a uniquely powerful and connecting modality to address trauma. Together they explore how Equine Therapy can unlock healing and curate connection with ourselves and others.   Full Show Notes: treatingtraumapodcast.com/ep011 

In this special episode, we’re getting a behind-the-scenes look into life at Milestone with team members Crystal and Matthew. They answer all our questions about the ins and outs of the residential treatment experience. Discover more about the Milestones Experience. 

In this week’s episode, we sit down with therapists Tara Booker and Emily Carroll who help us explore how the therapeutic modalities of IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be effective tools in healing trauma. They both share how their unique specializations can be used to gently come alongside people in their recovery. Full show notes: treatingtrauma.com/ep009

Today we’re exploring how to support the people in our lives who have experienced trauma. Therapist Tara Booker kindly walks us through the best ways to show up for our loved ones and offer sustainable support. (Spoiler alert the best way to show up for someone else is to first show up for ourselves!)  Full show notes: treatingtrauma.com/ep008

Today we sit down with therapists Marie Turley and Bobby Chapman. Together they talk through the impactful modality of adventure therapy. They share their years of experience and their passion for helping patients get outside the therapy room and into their bodies with this unique way of treating trauma.  

Today Therapist Samantha Bishop is back to help Mickenzie and Christopher explore how trauma impacts our relationships with the people around us. We often say that we're hardwired for community, but the effects of trauma have real consequences on our relationships, in this episode, Sam helps us assess how we can regain a sense of connection and safety.

In today’s episode, Mickenzie and Christopher chat with therapists Amanda Morrow and Ian Chapman to explore the therapeutic modalities of Brain Spotting and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Together they explain how these two forms of therapy can help people address their trauma and decrease panic and anxiety by utilizing neurobiology and a trusted therapeutic relationship.  

This week Christopher and Mickenzie sit down with Onsite Director of Medical Services, Psychiatrist Dr. Neil Bomar and Functional Medicine Doctor Dr. Sara Bomar to explore how trauma can impact our physical and mental health. The four discuss how Dr. Sara and Dr. Neil partner to help clients better understand the mind/body connection and many of the things we often dismiss or overlook regarding our physical health.  Full show notes and additional recommendations: ...

In today's episode, Mickenzie and Christopher chat with therapists Samantha Bishop and Terence Smith to explore an effective experiential modality called psychodrama. Together they explain how psychodrama, coupled with the presence of a safe community, can help rightsize our past, gain insight into our present, and create a path toward the future we desire.   Full show notes: https://treatingtraumapodcast.com/ep003/ Learn more about Onsite's Workshops and Intensives. 

In this episode, Mickenzie and Christopher chat with therapist Terence Smith to explore how traumatic experiences rewire and impact our brains. Terence explains the automatic response our bodies and brains go through when we encounter adverse events and outlines a few treatment methods that help the brain heal from trauma.  

In this episode, we’re pulling in voices from many of the experts you’ll be hearing from throughout this limited series to help us explore the question: What is trauma?  While it seems like a straightforward question, we find the answer is not so straightforward. This episode will help set the stage for the rest of the episodes to come and provide a glimpse into the incredible interview to come!  Learn more about Milestones. 

Join co-hosts Mickenzie Vought and Christopher O'Reilly as they introduce Treating Trauma. Together they provide a glimpse of the topics and questions we'll be exploring on this limited series from Onsite.  We all have moments where life is hard, yet some of us have had to endure more than our fair share of pain, hardship, struggle, and trauma.  If you or someone you love is struggling with behaviors associated with unaddressed trauma, Treating Trauma offers a unique look at how various...