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The Trauma Therapist
Hosted by Guy Crawford Macpherson · EN
The Trauma Therapist Podcast is about the human spirit.
Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga.
Hear the personal stories and insights of passionate professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others heal from trauma.
Some guests pay a fee for sponsored appearances, which helps support production of the show. All paid segments are clearly disclosed.
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The Trauma Therapist Library has launched!
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some incredible guests on The Trauma Therapist Podcast.
There are now over 1,000 episodes.
The Library is a simple, curated membership space where I’ve grouped together conversations by topic, so you can go deeper into what matters to you without having to search through everything.
You can check it out here:
https://thetraumatherapistproject.squarespace.com/libraryhome
Thank you,
Guy
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.
Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga.
Hear the personal stories and insights of passionate professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others heal from trauma.
Some guests pay a fee for sponsored appearances, which helps support production of the show. All paid segments are clearly disclosed.
---
The Trauma Therapist Library has launched!
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some incredible guests on The Trauma Therapist Podcast.
There are now over 1,000 episodes.
The Library is a simple, curated membership space where I’ve grouped together conversations by topic, so you can go deeper into what matters to you without having to search through everything.
You can check it out here:
https://thetraumatherapistproject.squarespace.com/libraryhome
Thank you,
Guy
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.
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What Does It Mean To Heal with With Sara Davidson
Yesterday00:31:07Tap to summarizeSara Davidson is a Registered Psychotherapist, former elite athlete and coach, and the author of Any Body Can Heal — a memoir about trauma, resilience, and the body's capacity to recover.Drawing on her clinical work and her own story, Sara blends trauma-informed and body-based approaches — including Polyvagal Theory and somatic awareness — to help people understand their nervous systems and rebuild self-trust. Her athletic background shapes how she thinks about endurance, recovery, and the way the body carries both strength and experience.Any Body Can Heal, 2025 BIBA Award Winner, Mental Health Memoir.Sara on IG: @anybodycanhealBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcastRebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist
Transcribe →EMDR Intensives with Rachel Stanton, LCSW
3d ago00:30:49Tap to summarizeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcastRebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist
Transcribe →Giving More Than Receiving with Dr. Sam Zand
6d ago00:27:39Tap to summarizeDr. Sam Zand is a holistic psychiatrist, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to merging traditional psychiatry with innovative neuroplastic therapies.A Johns Hopkins graduate and Professor of Psychedelic Medicine, he founded Anywhere Clinic to expand global access to telepsychiatry and integrative care. From utilizing integrative psychiatry and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy to leading philanthropic efforts through Calm Clinic, Dr. Zand is a leading voice in the "mental health revolution," focused on systemic reform and aligning personal mission with daily well-being.Dr. Sam Zand’s website: https://www.drsamzand.com/Anywhere Clinic: https://www.anywhereclinic.com/Better U (ketamine therapy platform): https://www.betterucare.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcastRebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist
Transcribe →Guest Host Series John Clarke interviews Tammy Sollenberger
1w ago00:23:09Tap to summarizeTammy Sollenberger, LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a certified IFS consultant. She is also the author of the book "The One Inside: 30 Days to Your Authentic Self” and host of The One Inside Podcast.For more information about Tammy Sollenberger’s book, podcast, and resources related to Internal Family Systems, visit https://tammysollenberger.com/John Clarke’s mission is to accelerate recovery from trauma, anxiety, depression and addiction so that together people can create a more peaceful and connected world. As a trauma therapist, he creates a custom, integrative therapy using a blend of evidence-based therapies including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Somatic Experiencing (SE).Not only has he committed his professional life over the past 10+ years to helping others, he’s personally done the work over the course of 20+ years in his own therapy journey and healing from his own trauma.Calm Again Counseling: https://www.calmagaincounseling.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/theoneinsideIFSIG: https://www.instagram.com/ifs.tammy/IG: https://www.johnclarketherapy/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcastRebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist
Transcribe →The Incredibly Resilience of Two Sisters with Kathleen Harnish McKune & Karen Dickson
1w ago00:39:45Tap to summarizeKathleen Harnish McKune is an author, speaker, and co-founder of the nonprofit Remarkably Resilient, Inc. Drawing on her lived experience as a survivor of childhood incest and trauma, she helps translate the neuroscience of trauma into practical tools for healing and resilience. She is the co-author of Remarkably Resilient: Community Matters and works to support individuals and communities in building emotional regulation and recovery skills.Karen Dickson is an author, speaker, and co-founder of the nonprofit Remarkably Resilient, Inc. A survivor of childhood incest and trauma, she works alongside her sister Kathleen Harnish McKune to help individuals and communities understand the impact of trauma and develop practical resilience skills. She is the co-author of Remarkably Resilient: Community Matters and co-creator of the Remarkably Resilient Together program.In this episode:Remarkably Resilient: https://remarkably-resilient.comRemarkably Resilient – About: https://remarkably-resilient.com/about-us/Remarkably Resilient Together program: https://remarkably-resilient.com/remarkably-resilient-together/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcastRebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist
Transcribe →I’m Done Being Quiet with Darlene Lekowski
1w ago00:35:21Tap to summarizeDarlene Lekowski is a survivor, speaker, advocate, and business leader who transformed decades of silence into a platform for truth and healing. After fifty years of keeping quiet about the sibling sexual trauma and abuse she endured as a child, she broke her silence and successfully defended herself in a civil lawsuit brought against her by her brother.Her debut memoir, Shattering Silence: A Story of Survival, Justice & the Power of Telling the Truth (April 2026), chronicles her path toward resilience, accountability, and healing.Darlene speaks publicly about her experience and collaborates with sibling sexual trauma and sexual assault organizations worldwide to raise awareness and support survivors.In this episodeInstagram: @darlenelekowski Darlene’s website Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcastRebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist
Transcribe →When A Memoir Takes A Turn with David Lomax
2w ago00:37:15Tap to summarizeDavid Lomax is a teacher of 18 years and the author of Trails of Thoughts, a memoir 25 years in the making. The book explores survival, resilience, and the search for meaning — drawn from an unusually difficult life, including years working in remote regions of Alaska.The memoir began as an attempt to understand endurance, emotional control, and survival. It ended as something more. David's son, who survived childhood leukemia from age three, encouraged him to finish it. After his death in 2023, David completed the manuscript — adding him into the final chapters not as a device, but as the truth the story could no longer avoid. The book is dedicated to him.Trail of Thoughts website: https://trailofthoughts.com/podcast-interviewsTrail of Thoughts podcast: https://trailofthoughts.com/podcastTrail of Thoughts contact: https://trailofthoughts.com/contactBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcastRebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist
Transcribe →The Indomitable Power of Authentic Being with Daniel Zimmerman, M.D.
2w ago00:29:35Tap to summarizeDaniel Zimmerman, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist and co-founder of Acheron Psychiatry in New York City, where he integrates psychodynamic theory with modern interventions like Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).He views the therapeutic process as a "delicate dance between hiding and revealing oneself," moving beyond simple symptom management to help patients cultivate authentic self-trust. Through a dedicated, trauma-informed approach, Dr. Zimmerman empowers individuals to navigate complex emotional landscapes and achieve profound personal transformation.In this episodeMeet Daniel Zimmerman: View his full background and clinical philosophy at acheronpsych.com/daniel-zimmerman/Explore Acheron Psychiatry: Learn about the practice Dr. Zimmerman co-founded at acheronpsych.com/about/Specialized Care: Discover the practice's approach to trauma and PTSD at acheronpsych.com/trauma-ptsd/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcastRebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist
Transcribe →What Does It Mean to Transform with Cassius Drake, M.D.
2w ago00:37:13Tap to summarizeDr. Cassius Drake, M.D. is the co-founder and Medical Director of The Drake Center for Transformative Healing, where he applies over two decades of emergency medicine experience to holistic trauma care.Trained at Cornell University and The University of Texas Medical Branch and board-certified in emergency medicine, Dr. Drake saw firsthand how traditional Western medicine can fall short in addressing emotional and spiritual suffering.He integrates his clinical expertise with mind-body-spirit practices to support healing beyond physical symptoms, guiding patients through nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and comprehensive wellness within a medically supervised, compassionate environment.The Drake Center – About — https://www.thedrakecenter.net/aboutThe Drake Center – Ketamine Therapy Program — https://www.thedrakecenter.net/homeThe Drake Center – Contact — https://www.thedrakecenter.net/contactBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcastRebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist
Transcribe →Guest Host Series Jan Winhall interviews Marika Heinrichs
3w ago00:59:05Tap to summarizeJoin Jan Winhall and her daughter Marika Heinrichs as they explore trauma, embodiment,racial justice, and systemic change. This heartfelt conversation delves into personalhistories, therapeutic models, and the path toward collective liberation.Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture: https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/characteristics.htmlPaul Kivel, Christian Hegemony: https://christianhegemony.org/publicationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcastRebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist
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