The Healing Trauma Podcast

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 experience with older adults and their children regarding coping with dementia or other medical illnesses. In addition, Tamara treats couples, as well as families with adult children. Her therapeutic approach is active and engaging and she uses a variety of evidence-based techniques that focus on reducing symptoms and feeling more connected to others. She has been practicing psychology in San Francisco since 1997. As a Volunteer Full Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, Tamara spent over 12 years seeing medical patients and their families in the UCSF hospitals and clinics and has spent the last 25 years supervising psychiatry residents, psychology interns and students in a number of different training centers. Watch here: Youtube https://youtu.be/5RH3D_RTZPA?si=62pjkLIxttCExYiO Tamara’s Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Complex-PTSD-C... Her Website:https://www.tamara-greenberg.com/

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 Emotionally Immature Parents, Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents and Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self & Live With Confidence. Lindsay’s book “ Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents” prompted me to reach out to her to ask her more. YouTube video https://youtu.be/FCN6u2Cb0Uw ***Note *** I will be taking some time away. I have some great guests conversations lined up for when we resume. Take good care everyone!

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 the need for survivors to take back their power and speak their truth about the impact of the abuse. With their guidance and support Rosie participated in family confrontation and disclosure where she gave her "Victim Statement." Listen as we discuss her memoir and questions around disclosure, empowerment and healing. About the book: Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation. Though the book begins as an all-too-common story of childhood sexual abuse, it gradually becomes a rare story of how one person heals from that early trauma. In this intimate first-person narrative, McMahan offers the reader a portrait of misery, abuse, and hurt, followed by the difficult and painful task of healing.  It’s a journey that, in the end, reveals the complicated and nuanced venture of true reconciliation and the freedom that comes along with it. Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation is a first prize winner in the 2021 Chanticleer International Journey Book Awards. First, a daughter, sister, wife, and mother, McMahan identifies as an irreverent and opinionated white cisgendered woman, who is also a survivor, a feminist, writer, educator, counselor, attending Quaker, community activist, and avid botanical enthusiast. Her poetry has been published in several journals. She works at MA Mentoring Partnership and owns and operates Optimistic Options, a private practice rooted in trauma informed care and restorative justice principles. Learn more about her book Purchase Here Rosie's website optimistic-options.com Rosie's Podcast:  Heart2Heart Listen to conversation with Dr. Judith Herman and Emily Schatzow, the two clinicians that worked with Rosie and her family. Hear what they have to say on the topic of breaking secrecy.

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-greenberg.com/media-books/ Her website:https://www.tamara-greenberg.com/ Monique's website: https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

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 Tyndale House Publishers. Strong Like Water https://aundikolber.com/strong-like-water/?utm_source=healingtrauma&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stronglikewater&utm_id=stronglikewater Meet with Monique www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

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://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BT76LPGF?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_P4BKM5GPGVN57PJ9QY77 https://linktr.ee/EmmaStevensWriter

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.com TRAUMA SUPER CONFERENCE REGISTER HERE xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSCF23/monique/   FEB 13 -19 /2023 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/change-your-brain-every-day/9781496454577 More info on Monique's work www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

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 House Publishers Company Dr. Daniel G. Amen newest book Change Your Brain Everyday is available for preorder www.tyndale.com/p/change-your-brain-every-day/9781496454577 Trauma Recovery Coaching and Resources www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

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_HRMM574JM12BX95Z5WAS You can find Emma on Facebook and Instagram @emmastevensthegatheringplace Twitter & tiktok @emmastevensTGP Email @ emmastevens99@yahoo.com Thank you Emma for sponsoring this episode. Trauma informed coaching with Monique @ www,thehealingtraumapodcast.com

*Trigger Warning - mention of childhood sexual abuse, suicide, foster care & adoption. In this episode I am joined with childhood trauma survivor Samantha Messias, an incredibly talented artist who shares her journey of childhood abuse and neglect. She talks about her early childhood environments and how she processed some of her trauma. Her desire is to bring hope and understanding to those who are healing from trauma. Upon first glance, the drawings of Samantha Messias appear to be photographs. Samantha 's hyper-realistic drawings are laden with stunning visual dexterity as they are emotional meaning.  www.messiasart.com Trauma Coaching With Monique www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

**Trigger Warning:** This episode discusses disturbing experiences related to childhood sexual abuse, and extreme violence. Todays guest is retired Social Worker and film-maker and writer Mary Knight, MSW. Mary is a survivor of child pornography and familial sex trafficking. We discuss her personal documentary “Am I Crazy? My journey to determine if my memories are true.” Mary shares how today she has a good life, what has brought her increased peace and healing. You can email Mary @maryknighthappy@yahoo.com www.maryknightproductions.com/ Her documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVQmqjHl4QI&t=958s Coaching with Monique Info@www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Today, I’m joined with therapist & clinical social worker Adam Young. Adam and I talked about the how the holidays can sometimes bring up a lot of emotional responses when you are with your family of origin. Adam’s Website & Podcast www.adamyoungcounselling.com Coaching Inquires@ www.Thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Todays’s guest 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 TRAUMA SUPER CONFERENCE FREE REGISTRATION https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/trauma/monique