Podcast Episodes

BONUS: NARM Online Basics Training - A Guide to Our Accessible Trauma-Informed Training With Stefanie Klein

Episode 119

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily is joined by Stefanie Klein, LCSW, Faculty and Assistant Training Director at the NARM Training Institute, to preview the Level 1 NARM Online Basics Trai…

Published on 2 years ago

Listening to What Survivors Need to Address Sexual Trauma and Complex PTSD with Dr. Judith Herman

Episode 118

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth is honored to welcome psychiatrist, researcher, teacher, and author Dr. Judith Herman for a heartfelt discussion centering on the needs of victims o…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Addressing C-PTSD In and Out of the Military With Brian Peter Monson

Episode 117

In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth invites Brian Peter Monson, a veteran and graduate student pursuing his clinical mental health counseling degree. Brian Peter shares about his exper…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Addiction, Attachment, and the Myth of Normal With Dr. Gabor Maté

Episode 116

Emily is delighted to welcome back Gabor Maté, MD, the esteemed physician and author best known for his breakthrough analysis of addiction as a psychophysiological response to childhood trauma and em…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Culturally Competent Trauma Care in High Conflict Areas With Michael Niconchuk

Episode 115

NARM Senior Trainer Brad Kammer welcomes Michael Niconchuk, a neuroscience researcher, practitioner, and author working at the intersection of forced migration, trauma recovery, and peacebuilding. 

M…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Championing Relational Therapeutic Solutions in a Quick-Fix World With Dr. Jonathan Shedler

Episode 114

What are the defining characteristics of good psychotherapy? Increasingly, the answers arrive filtered through the lens of incomplete research or, worse, via buzzwords popularized by wellness website…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Health And Trust In Organismic Self-Regulation - NARM Webinar Special Event

Episode 113

Welcome to a special episode of Transforming Trauma featuring NARM creator Dr. Laurence Heller and NARM Senior Trainer Brad Kammer. This webinar provides a glimpse into the NARM Inner Circle online p…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

A Former NFL Player on Overcoming Childhood Trauma through Belonging With Gaelin Elmore

Episode 112

Former NFL player and speaker Gaelin Elmore believes that childhood trauma changes the rules of the game for youth, making interaction with well-intentioned adults difficult. While teachers, therapis…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

A Trauma-Informed Approach to Spiritual Integrity With Jac O'Keeffe

Episode 111

While many spiritual teachers are held in high regard for their wisdom, leadership positions are still overwhelmed by those who've failed to address complex trauma in their personal histories. 

In th…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Helping Youth Thrive in a Time of Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media With Donna Jackson Nakazawa

Episode 110

These are challenging times to maintain physical and mental well-being, so much so that it's increasingly difficult to encounter someone who isn't struggling with a significant medical and/or psychol…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago