The Patrauma Party - Heal from trauma, improve self worth, and learn to love yourself, dammit

Sometimes we're coming from a codependent place and we don't even know it! And if you grew up in a dysfunctional household, chances are you took on codependent behaviors just as a means of survival. In this epi, I'm joined by marriage and family therapist Sarah Breunig to talk about healing the trauma of codependence. The information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only. None of the material presented is intended to be a substitute for psychotherapy, counseling, professional

This week, I dig into the massive bummer that is the absolutely MAGNETIC attraction between people with anxious attachment style (generally, people who feel super anxious about relationships and connection) and avoidant attachment style (generally, people who are emotionally unavailable for relationships and connection). I'm joined by artist, therapist, and disco lover for life Solasta McIntyre (therapywithsme@gmail.com) to look at why we do what we do, what's behind the dynamic, and how to

For traumatized folks, it can feel like life is a predator, and you are the prey. In this episode, I sit down with therapist, writer, and spiritual mentor Liz Hummer to talk about regaining faith in the goodness of life when your anxious brain is wired for fear and despair. The information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only. None of the material presented is intended to be a substitute for psychotherapy, counseling, professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If

Real talk: Motherhood can be SO. EFFING. HARD. In this episode, I dig into the trauma of motherhood with the founder and CEO of Mothership Rising, Laura Emanuel. The information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only. None of the material presented is intended to be a substitute for psychotherapy, counseling, professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you need to speak with a professional, you can find one local to you and reach out directly, or you can call 988 to

From affirmations to visualizations to gratitude lists, manifestation culture (*cough, The Secret, cough cough*), has been making anxious and traumatized people feel like doomed spiritual invalids for A MINUTE. In this epi, I talk with intuitive healer and manifestation coach Jess Taylor (soulhealingwithjess.com) about manifestation for people who try to visualize a flowing stream but end up visualizing a car crash instead (weeeee!!!). The information provided on this podcast is for informational

Unpredictable rage, emotional enmeshment, lack of boundaries. This week, I dig into the trauma of being raised in chaotic environments— specifically with parents who have Borderline Personality Disorder—along with therapist, writer, and spiritual mentor Liz Hummer. The information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only. None of the material presented is intended to be a substitute for psychotherapy, counseling, professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you need to

This week, I welcome psychotherapist Julia Willinger to talk about Texas' new anti-abortion law, SB8, and mental health hacks for laws that target us. The information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only. None of the material presented is intended to be a substitute for psychotherapy, counseling, professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you need to speak with a professional, you can find one local to you and reach out directly, or you can call 988 to connect

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