Best The Complex Trauma Training Center Podcasts (2025)

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No Bad Parts and the Self in Healing with Dr. Richard Schwartz, Internal Family Systems 48:36

1d ago48:36

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Many of us hold the convenient belief that we possess a single identity. Dr. Richard Schwartz began challenging the flatness of that assumption in the early 1980s. His curiosity led to the creation of the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS), which recognizes the role of internal “parts” or subpersonalities that resemble a family structure. Forty ye…

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#347 – Peter’s takeaways on mastering sleep, dealing with chronic pain, developing breakthrough cancer drugs, transforming healthcare with AI, advancing radiation therapy, and healing trauma | Quarterly ... 33:20

6d ago33:20

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this quarterly podcast summary (QPS) episode, Peter summarizes his biggest takeaways from the last three months of guest interviews on the podcast. Peter shares key insights from his discussions with Jeff English on…

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If You Fear Tyranny or Dictatorship: Welcome! 4:12

7d ago4:12

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Exiled and Rising isn’t just healing. It’s human rights. It’s survival. It’s resistance. It is : A refuge for the unseen A movement for displaced, exiled, and silenced voices—not just a podcast A justice-centered somatic space, not a self-improvement brand This is not just another podcast about trauma healing. This is a sanctuary for the unseen. A …

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Haunting Truth: For All Adults with Childhood Trauma 6:59

8d ago6:59

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In haunting “Walk Home,” Ana Mael delivers something that is rare and profoundly necessary: A Language for the Unspoken This piece gives voice to the invisible pain of children—and adults—who dread returning to a place that is supposed to feel safe. She does not explain the trauma. She names it. She feels it. And in doing so, she makes it real for …

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#346 - Scaling biotech and improving global health: lessons from an extraordinary career in medicine | Susan Desmond-Hellmann, M.D., M.P.H. 2:05:50

11d ago2:05:50

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Susan Desmond-Hellmann is a physician and scientist whose remarkable career has spanned clinical medicine, oncology, biotech innovation, and global health leadership. In this episode, Susan shares insights from her jou…

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The Mystic Journey of Generators and Manifesting Generators 47:41

16d ago47:41

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In this episode, we’re diving into the mystical and often misunderstood energy of sacral response. If you're a Generator or Manifesting Generator, this is your reminder that your life force is sacred, creative, and deeply spiritual. But when you’re overworked, burnt out, or living for someone else’s plan, it’s easy to forget the magic that lives wi…

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From the Cult of NXIVM to "The Narcissist’s Playbook" with Filmmaker Mark Vicente 52:06

18d ago52:06

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Narcissists have a canny ability to repackage traits like arrogance, self-importance, and a lack of empathy and sell them as charm, intelligence, or sensitivity. This “playbook” of calculated behaviors allows them to avoid detection and continue manipulating close relations or entire groups. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, CTTC Director and…

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For Cold Bitches & Emotionless Men: The Strength Behind the Shield 20:01

19d ago20:01

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Have you ever been called a “cold, distant bitch”? Or an emotionless prick? In this episode, Ana Mael reveals the untold story behind these labels and explores how what the world sees as "cold" is actually profound emotional intelligence. Being labeled “cold” is not a weakness—it’s a survival mechanism. This episode is for anyone who has been misun…

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#345 ‒ Chronic pain: pathways, treatment, and the path to physical and psychological recovery | Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D. 2:47:06

18d ago2:47:06

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Sean Mackey is a professor of pain medicine at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab, where his research explores the neural mechanisms of pain and the development of no…

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Social Anxiety Isn't Just Nerves: The Trauma Behind Your Fear of Connection 8:07

22d ago8:07

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Social anxiety is not just shyness—it's a battle within your body, a fight for survival in a world that constantly demands you to be seen. But what if I told you that the very same body that holds your fear also holds the key to your healing? Social anxiety is often misunderstood as just being shy or introverted, but it’s far deeper than that—it’s …

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Prayer for Love - Without Losing Yourself 7:37

25d ago7:37

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A somatic prayer to call in love that holds, honors, and does not erase you. In this deeply soothing prayer of Exiled & Rising, Ana Mael offers a somatic prayer for those seeking love that does not cost them their truth, their boundaries, or their body. This is not a prayer of performance. It is a prayer of presence—an invitation to receive love th…

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Are Projectors Meant To Be Parents? 1:08:14

25d ago1:08:14

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Ever wonder if becoming a parent as a Projector is too much for your energy? In this episode, we get raw and real about Projector parenthood, what it truly asks of you, Human Design's traditional perspective, and how to navigate the polarity of being deeply in love with your child while also feeling completely depleted. We also dive into Ra Uru Hu’…

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#344 - AMA #70: Nicotine: impact on cognitive function, performance, and mood, health risks, delivery modalities, and smoking cessation strategies 21:47

25d ago21:47

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter dives deep into nicotine—a topic increasingly debated both scientifically and publicly. He clarifies the critical differences between nicotine and tobacco, highlighting wh…

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A Prayer for When It’s Too Much to Carry: Held in Grief 5:19

1M ago5:19

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Whether you are mourning the loss of a loved one, the loss of home, the loss of safety, or the loss of faith in your country or community—this prayer is for you. In this sacred and unedited episode of Exiled and Rising, Ana Mael offers a somatic prayer for those carrying grief that is too heavy to hold alone. This episode is a place to lay your sor…

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Letting Go of Shame That Isn’t Yours with Dr. Laurence Heller 53:51

1M ago53:51

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For all its popularity as a talking point, shame remains one of the least-documented human emotions. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is pleased to welcome back Dr. Laurence Heller, Ph.D., author, international trainer, and creator of the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®). The pair discuss the psychology of shame and i…

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I Survived Genocide: This Is What I Didn't Survive—And You Won't Either 8:37

1M ago8:37

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In this unfiltered, soul-witnessing episode of Exiled and Rising, Ana Mael reads directly from page 185 of her memoir The Trauma We Don’t Talk About. This is a reading and reflection—not from the past, but from the living, ongoing truth of what genocide does to the body, the nervous system, and the identity. In a world where genocide is happening i…

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#343 – The evolving role of radiation: advancements in cancer treatment, emerging low-dose treatments for arthritis, tendonitis, and injuries, and addressing misconceptions | Sanjay Mehta, M.D. 2:12:12

1M ago2:12:12

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Sanjay Mehta is a radiation oncologist with over 25 years of experience, and is currently the president of Century Cancer Centers in Houston, Texas (drsanjaymehta.com). In this episode, Sanjay explores the rapidly evol…

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You Need Justice, Not Breathwork: Imprisoned By Others – Part 1 20:00

1M ago20:00

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Why healing becomes a prison when it doesn’t include justice, relational repair, and acknowledgement? In this direct, unfiltered episode of Exiled and Rising, Ana invites you into the truth that most trauma spaces avoid: healing alone is not enough. Drawing from lived experience and years of working with those displaced by war, harmed by family, or…

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Pep Talk For Undefined G Centers 43:47

1M ago43:47

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Ever feel like your identity shifts depending on who you're with or where you are? In this episode, we’re diving into the lived experience of having an undefined G Center and why its multitudes are not something to “fix.” We also unpack the beauty of fluid identity, the common traps that come with love and relationships, and why environment is ever…

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Your Wound Is Your Medicine: Turn Harm Into Resistance, Justice, and Power 9:03

1M ago9:03

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“Everything that was done to harm me became the medicine to heal me.” Ana transforms her lived experience—statelessness, war, violations—into a global invitation: your pain can become your political and spirtual quest for justice. “When I was humiliated, I healed by honoring the person in front of me.” Ana’s poetic yet grounded declarations are roo…

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#342 ‒ Aging well: Peter shares strategies for improving longevity with residents at a senior living center 43:33

1M ago43:33

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this special episode of The Drive, Peter joins a unique conversation inspired by his daughter’s volunteer experience at a senior care center, where she formed meaningful relationships with residents curious about he…

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Prayer as Resistance: For Marginalized, Censored, Ostracized and Unseen 15:30

1M ago15:30

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This Is Not Just a Prayer. This Is a Protest. This episode is a somatic and spiritual response to systemic exclusion. In a time when book bans, anti-immigration laws, transphobia, genocide, censhorship and the rise of authoritarianism are threatening the safety and dignity of marginalized people ( and everyone with voice), Ana Mael offers a counter…

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For the Anxious Hours When It's All Too Much: Somatic Prayer With Divine 8:00

1M ago8:00

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Use somatic prayer for the moments when your nervous system feels pushed to the edge. Ana Mael offers more than words—she offers a relational space with the Divine, where overwhelm, fear and anxiety softens and the body remembers safety. This episode is not instructional or analytical—it is experiential. Ana Mael guides the listener through a deepl…

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You Don't Need To Forgive: Privileged Tool Of Silencing 28:49

1M ago28:49

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You don’t owe forgiveness to anyone who hurt you. In this unapologetic and deeply validating episode, Ana Mael dismantles the harmful myth that forgiveness is a requirement for healing. With clarity and compassion, Ana speaks directly to marginalized, BIPOC, and harmed individuals who’ve been told—explicitly or subtly—that their healing must includ…

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The Benefits of Integrating Spirituality and Mental Health with Dr. David Rosmarin 35:29

2M ago35:29

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For many mental health professionals, exploration into a client’s relationship with spirituality is often left out or actively avoided. Could honest and open discussions about a client’s spiritual perspective help them reconnect to themselves and others while also alleviating their symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression? On this episode of Tra…

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Terrible Knowledge: What Trauma Taught You That No One Else Can 12:21

2M ago12:21

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Ana’s own history as a genocide and war survivor roots this episode in lived experience, offering not abstract theory—but guidance forged in lived pain. What if the hardest parts of your life—the pain, the silence, the survival—taught you a wisdom more powerful than any degree? In this episode, Ana Mael calls it Terrible Knowledge—the kind of embod…

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Embracing The Wild Woman Archetype with Human Design, a Soul Synarchy Conversation 52:26

2M ago52:26

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This week, we're sharing a special episode with Soul Synarchy sisters, Lori Lisai, Maggie Thomas, and Dr. Johanneke Kodde, exploring what it means to embrace the wild within – especially during major life transitions like perimenopause, motherhood, or any moment where we’re called to shed layers and come home to ourselves. We break down how the Wil…

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Withdrawn and Lonely: The Trauma of Not Being Welcomed 13:41

2M ago13:41

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Withdrawal is a deep somatic adaptation to chronic unsafety, invisibility, and social erasure. Ana identifies withdrawal not as a symptom to be “fixed,” but as a brilliant survival strategy when someone has never felt safe, welcomed, or truly allowed to exist as they are. Welcome to Exiled and Rising. Please follow and rate and always share to othe…

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The Trauma of Obedience: Censorship and Somatic Cost of Silencing Yourself 15:36

2M ago15:36

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In a time of increasing political instability, censorship, and erasure of marginalized voices and every other voice who wants to speak up, Ana Mael’s work boldly calls us back to the sacred terrain of the body. This episode is both a blueprint for personal healing and a call to collective resistance. It offers one of the most nuanced, deeply embodi…

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#341 - Overcoming insomnia: improving sleep hygiene and treating disordered sleep with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia | Ashley Mason, Ph.D. 2:05:16

2M ago2:05:16

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Ashley Mason is a clinical psychologist and an associate professor at UCSF, where she leads the Sleep, Eating, and Affect (SEA) Laboratory. In this episode, Ashley provides a masterclass on cognitive behavioral therapy…

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Save Years in Therapy: The Critical First Step to Trauma & PTSD Healing 21:59

2M ago21:59

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If you’ve tried everything to heal but still feel stuck, this one crucial starting point can save you years in therapy. If healing still feels out of reach, it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in a relational space your trauma therpist ( or you ) need do the on somatic embodied level between s…

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Prayer For Depression, Anxiety, And Mental Health: A Guided Somatic Prayer for Inner Piece 7:22

2M ago7:22

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Somatic Healing and the Power of Embodied Prayer. In moments of mental heaviness, when the mind is restless and the heart is exausted, let this prayer be a place of hope and mental rejuvenation. Whether you are seeking comfort, piece, faith, or a guided pause from overwhelming thoughts, morning anxiety and fear this episode offers a gentle space to…

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Prayer for Health and Healing Through Diagnosis and Recovery 8:43

2M ago8:43

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Prayers have a deeply somatic impact, helping restore whole nervous system. Healing is not just physical—it is emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal and the most impact you have with prayers is when prayers are embodied. Whether you are facing a diagnosis, recovering from illness, or supporting a loved one in their healing journey, this prayer …

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When Self-Hatred and Self-Judgment Rob You of Another Day 10:21

2M ago10:21

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Self-hatred is not yours to carry. It was placed there - by somone else - not you. Trauma, neglect, and oppression distort how we see ourselves, burying our inner light under layers of shame and survival. Look as the tactic of opressor to keep you caged and exiled so they can take more space, not you. But that brilliance—the part of you that was si…

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Surrendering to Your Soul’s Path with Rebecca Campbell 49:20

2M ago49:20

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In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Campbell, transformational author, mystic, and spiritual teacher, to explore the deeper meaning behind life’s transitions and initiations and the unseen wisdom that guides us through change. We dive into the themes of her new book, Your Soul Had a Dream, Your Life Is It, and talk about the process of surren…

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Not Wanting To Live And Not Wanting To Die: Resignation Syndrome – The Hidden Trauma State No One Talks About 32:38

2M ago32:38

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You don’t want to die, but you don’t want to be here either. This is the space no one talks about, not even seasoned therapists,—the silent, hidden trauma state where your body shuts down after too much pain, too much loss, too much survival. This is not depression, it is not you being suicidal. It’s Resignation Syndrom. In today’s episode, Ana Mae…

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Scared of Your Own Voice: Why Trauma Silences You & How to Reclaim It 10:49

2M ago10:49

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Have you ever felt afraid to speak up? To take up space? To hear your own voice in a room? At some point, many trauma survivors learn that silence is safer—that being unseen and unheard protects them from harm. But healing requires reclaiming your voice and learning that you deserve to be heard. In this episode, host Ana Mael, a genocide survivor, …

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#340 - AMA #69: Scrutinizing supplements: creatine, fish oil, vitamin D, and more—a framework for understanding effectiveness, quality, and individual need 24:36

2M ago24:36

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) episode, Peter explores the complex world of supplements by introducing a practical framework for evaluating their effectiveness and relevance to individual health needs. Rather than pro…

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Release the Burden You Carry: Somatic Tools to Stop Living in Endurance Mode 22:33

2M ago22:33

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Trauma and PTSD often leaves us feeling burdened and caged in a state of endurance, as if survival means carrying everything alone. But what happens when your body has endured for too long? No fancy production- real talk only. In this episode, host Ana Mael, a somatic trauma therapist and war survivor, explores the deep-rooted patterns of over-resp…

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Grief and Unprocessed Loss: Somatic Grieving for Trauma & PTSD Body ( Part 1) 19:24

2M ago19:24

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Grief and Unprocessed Loss: How to identify and name what your body is grieving but your mind has ignored. Grief is not something you process in five stages and then 'get over'—it is something you learn to live with, move through, and integrate. In this powerful episode, we explore how grief lives in the exiled, displaced body, how trauma reshapes …

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How to Trust Your Inner Voice and Transcend Shame and Self-Doubt with Dr. Samra Zafar 43:39

2M ago43:39

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One of the many consequences of complex trauma is a loss of self-confidence leading to self-doubt and difficulty trusting in one’s intuition. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth invites international speaker, author, and resident psychiatrist Dr. Samra Zafar to share her inspirational journey from an isolated teen bride to a cou…

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When the World Feels Unsafe: Why Finding Safety in Your Body is Non-Negotiable for Survival 17:06

2M ago17:06

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Global crises are making the experience of feeling unsafe more real than ever. When the outside world feels dangerous—whether due to political uncertainity, war, displacement, violence, or personal trauma—how can you find safety within yourself? In this episode of Exiled & Rising, we explore how trauma rewires your nervous system to prioritize surv…

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Why You Want to Disappear and Hide: The Science of Trauma Survival and Healing 11:30

2M ago11:30

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Your trauma body didn’t want to die—but it did want to disappear. This episode of Exiled & Rising explores the survival intelligence of the body when living through exile, war, and displacement. What happens when trauma forces you into hiding? How does the nervous system adapt to make you small, unseen, and safe? Host Ana Mael, a genocide survivor,…

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Profile Compatibility 21:20

2M ago21:20

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Ever wondered why you naturally click with some people while others challenge you to grow? In this episode, we’re diving into the three types of connections (resonant, harmonious, and dissonant) between all profile lines to explore how they shape your relationships, friendships, and even business connections. Whether you feel an instant affinity wi…

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#339 - Unpacking trauma: How early wounds shape behavior and the path toward healing | Jeff English 2:02:11

2M ago2:02:11

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Jeff English is a trauma-focused clinical counselor with extensive experience working with adults, teens, families, and groups across various settings, including career counseling, life coaching, addiction recovery, pr…

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Dissociation Is Not Your Weakness: Your Hidden Power of Survival & Trauma Healing 15:50

2M ago15:50

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Trauma and PTSD can make you disconnected, emotionally numb, or lost in your own world. Say, THANK YOU! Do you find yourself zoning out during stress or struggling to stay present and feel ashamed about it? In this episode of Exiled and Rising, host Ana Mael defines dissociation—not as a weakness, but as a survival mechanism which saved you and pro…

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The Wound of Non-Existence: The Hidden Core of Trauma & PTSD 27:33

2M ago27:33

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Trauma is more than rejection; it is the erasure of your presence, voice, and needs. You learn to yield, avoid conflict, and suppress your own desires and identity.....show note bellow. If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others who might need to hear this message. Episode Summary…

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Effortless Wealth and The Energetics of Entrepreneurship with Jocelyn Kelly Reid 1:16:43

2M ago1:16:43

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Ready to expand your relationship with money and business? In this episode, we sit down with Jocelyn Kelly Reid, a feminine business strategist and wealth activator, for a deep, no-BS conversation about stepping outside the matrix and making money in a way that actually feels good. Jocelyn shares her personal journey (going from financial collapse …

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#338 ‒ Peter’s takeaways on aerobic exercise and VO2 max, insulin resistance, rising healthcare costs, treating children with autism and ADHD, and strength training | Quarterly Podcast Summary #4 27:41

2M ago27:41

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this quarterly podcast summary (QPS) episode, Peter summarizes his biggest takeaways from the last three months of guest interviews on the podcast. Peter shares key insights from his discussions on diverse topics su…

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Allowing the Real Self to Emerge with William Griffith, The International Masterson Institute 43:20

2M ago43:20

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Within psychology, there is an ongoing debate about the relationship between complex trauma and personality. Developed by Dr. James Masterson, the Masterson Approach focuses on the development of personality, and introduced innovative treatment for schizoid, narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, …

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