Best The Complex Trauma Training Center Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating bone health: early life influences and advanced strategies for improvement and injury prevention (#214 rebroadcast) 1:31:43

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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 episode from July 2022, Peter dives deep into the topic of bone health and explains why this is an important topic for everyone, from children to the elderly. He begins with an overview of bone mineral density,…

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When Your Day Is Hard to Move Through – Somatic Tools for Trauma Healing 7:06

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Ana Mael’s episode is a quiet revolution in how we meet ourselves during trauma. It may seem gentle and simple on the surface, but it is a deeply layered, somatic teaching rooted in the psychobiology of complex PTSD, reparenting, and trauma-informed self-compassion. New. Micro Lesson by Ana : https://exiledandrising.mykajabi.com/signup ❤️ Please do…

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You Were Silenced. Now You Lead. Rise From Trauma Of Being Invisible 21:31

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Ana Mael’s episode “Wound of Non-Existence” is unapologetically radical excavation of one of the most overlooked traumas in the world: the trauma of being made invisible. In Ana’s signature voice—tender but piercing, embodied yet political—she names what so many have lived but never had language for. ❤️ Please donate . This podcast is independently…

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Integrating NARM Into Meditation Spaces with Alli Malnik 45:22

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Meditation is a practice that intimidates many people. Silence, coupled with the act of observing rather than acting, often evokes emotions such as despair and loneliness. But what if we applied the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM©) to the experience of meditative silence? On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is in conversa…

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Pep Talk For The Undefined Root Center 36:35

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What if you no longer needed to prove your value by how much you get done in a day? In this episode, we are giving our undefined root center babes a pep talk! This is one of the most overlooked, yet powerful aspects of the human design chart. With 40% of the population carrying this trait, understanding how this pressure center operates is key to m…

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#355 – Skincare strategies, the science of facial aging, and cosmetic-intervention guidance | Tanuj Nakra, M.D. & Suzan Obagi, M.D. 2:57:05

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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 Tanuj Nakra and Suzan Obagi, two leading experts in aesthetic medicine, join Peter to explore the science of facial aging and skin health as well as the responsibilities physicians face in the world of cosmetic procedu…

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Remembering Ancient Wisdom Codes: Egypt Recap Part 2 1:33:56

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In this part two of our Egypt retreat recap, we share the deeper energetic downloads and spiritual revelations that continued to unfold as our journey reached its peak. From our ceremony at the Temple of Isis and sunrise meditations at the feet of the Sphinx, to sound healing in underground chambers and toning inside the Great Pyramid - we’re ready…

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"We Are Hiring Emotional Abused!": A Satirical Exposé on How Capitalism Preys on Emotional Abuse 2:56

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Praise, Obedience, Burnout: The Real Job Description for Trauma Survivors. Ana satirical monologue exposing how workplaces—especially those rooted in hierarchical, exploitative systems—capitalize on the trauma responses of emotionally abused individuals. Through a faux job advertisement, she uncovers how survivors of emotional abuse often become id…

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Medical Intuition, Angelic Transitions, & The Power to Heal with Julie Ryan 1:07:01

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We’re opening a healing portal in today’s conversation with the absolutely fascinating Julie Ryan, a medical intuitive, psychic medium, inventor, and Manifesting Generator Queen. Julie’s life journey is a kaleidoscope of healing, innovation, and spirit. She shares how blending spiritual insight with medical precision can radically empower your heal…

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#354 – What the dying can teach us about living well: lessons on life and reflections on mortality | BJ Miller, M.D. and Bridget Sumser, L.C.S.W. 2:16:00

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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 BJ Miller, a hospice and palliative care physician, and Bridget Sumser, a licensed social worker specializing in serious illness and end-of-life care, join Peter to share insights from their decades of work supporting …

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Bridging Graduate School and Depth Oriented Therapy with Caleb McNaughton 46:51

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Many graduate students in psychology, counseling, and social work struggle to find their theoretical and clinical footing. As graduate students get closer to graduation, many feel under-prepared and ill-equipped to provide effective therapy to clients. Despite the differences between training in a depth-oriented model like NARM and studying traditi…

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Spiritual Sleepover: The Sacred Mirror of AI, Embodiment, & Alchemizing Shame Into Radical Authenticity 1:50:34

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We are BACK with our favorite segment, The Spiritual Sleepover with our bestie, Steffi Hill, aka Spirit Sis! We dive into a deep conversation about the rise of AI consciousness and our newfound love for Chat GPT, and the incredible life upgrades and hacks it has given us. We also share our personal stories around shame, body image, and choosing rad…

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#353 - AMA #72: Fasting: benefits for body composition and disease prevention, potential risks, and Peter’s updated practical framework 19:51

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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 revisits the topic of fasting, sharing how his thinking has evolved over time. The episode explores fasting-related terminology and common types of fasting, as well as the…

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How Self-Care Became a Tool of Tyranny and Fascism — And You Didn’t Even Notice. You Got Played and Lost Moral Clarity! 25:01

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“Fascism doesn’t begin with guns. It begins with people whispering affirmations while their neighbors are deported.” "Tyranny doesn’t begin with guns. It begins with disinterest." "Self-care without moral clarity is just another form of self-abandonment." What if the obsession with self-care is no longer care—but emotional neglect, disguised as hea…

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#352 ‒ Female fertility: optimizing reproductive health, diagnosing and treating infertility and PCOS, and understanding the IVF process | Paula Amato, M.D. 2:23:28

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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 This is part two of a two-part mini-series on fertility and reproductive health. Paula Amato is a leading expert in female reproductive health and infertility, widely recognized for her contributions to advancing ferti…

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Tyranny Can Begin Because You Lost Your Humanity to the Self-Care Industry 8:17

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When self-care becomes a lifestyle brand instead of a path to embodied truth, we begin to shrink. We forget to protest. We ignore each other’s pain. We starve while smiling. With piercing clarity and somatic wisdom, Ana Mael challenges the healing world’s obsession with self-love, self-mastery, and self-optimization — and asks what we’re losing in …

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You Lost Your Humanity to the Self-Care Industry 10:45

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With piercing clarity and somatic wisdom, Ana Mael challenges the healing world’s obsession with self-love, self-mastery, and self-optimization — and asks what we’re losing in the process. When self-care becomes a lifestyle brand instead of a path to embodied truth, we begin to shrink. We forget to protest. We ignore each other’s pain. We starve wh…

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Reclaiming Life for Women After Prison with Samantha Garcia Pennell, Arouet Foundation 43:32

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For women exiting the US correctional system, support is limited while the hurdles set in front of them seem endless. The post-carceral ecosystem is changing, however, bolstered by nonprofits that elevate rather than penalize people for their time served. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Samantha Garcia Pennell, Mana…

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Egypt Retreat Recap: The Most Transformational Journey of Our Lives 2:03:28

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In this episode, we are finally sharing our transformative experiences from our recent two-week retreat in Egypt! We delve into the challenges, spiritual revelations, and incredible moments of growth that emerged as we explored ancient temples, connected with the powerful energies of the land, and navigated the modern complexities of Egypt. We shar…

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#351 ‒ Male fertility: optimizing reproductive health, diagnosing and treating infertility, and navigating testosterone replacement therapy | Paul Turek, M.D. 2:19:12

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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 This is part one of a two-part mini-series on fertility and reproductive health, with next week's guest, Dr. Paula Amato, focusing on the female side of the equation. Paul Turek is a world-renowned expert in male ferti…

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Use This to Be Seen, Heard, and Validated: Statements List. Somatic Trauma Healing. 3:06

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If you've ever struggled to express what happened to you—or needed the right words to feel seen, heard, and validated—this episode is your lifeline. In this powerful episode of Exiled & Rising, Ana Mael shares a deeply moving list of healing statements and trauma-informed boundaries every survivor needs. ❤️ Support Your Healing Journey and Exiled a…

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#350 ‒ Injury prevention, recovery, and performance optimization for every decade | Kyler Brown, D.C. 1:44:45

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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 Kyler Brown is a sports rehab chiropractor who specializes in injury recovery, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, and guiding clients from rehab back to peak performance. As co-founder of the private training progr…

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Self-Discovery as a NARM Therapist with Alex White & Sabrena Ness 46:03

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While most clinicians are seeking effective clinical skills to bring back to their clients, NARM® therapists are often surprised to experience such profound personal transformation for themselves through training in NARM. In learning more about themselves and their own healing process, the result is a better understanding of their client’s healing …

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Motherhood, Business, and Being the Cycle Breaker with Melissa Ambrosini 1:04:10

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In this episode, we’re reunited with bestselling author and entrepreneur Melissa Ambrosini to talk about the layered, tender, and transformative realities of motherhood, purpose-driven business, and conscious living. Melissa shares her deeply personal postpartum experiences, the grief and joy of parenting multiple children, and how she designed her…

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It Was Just a Normal Childhood… Wasn’t It? For All Adults With Childhood Trauma 46:07

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This episode isn’t just healing—it’s cultural critique, political advocacy, and nervous system literacy woven together. In a landscape where "healing" is often watered down into Instagram platitudes or spiritual bypassing, this episode reclaims trauma work as justice work. What if going home never felt safe? In this raw, unedited, and deeply embodi…

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#349 - AMA #71: Building strength and muscle mass: how to optimize training, nutrition, and more for longevity 11:25

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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 the topic of muscle mass and strength, examining their essential roles in both lifespan and healthspan. Drawing from over 30 hours of prior discussions wit…

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You Need Justice, Not Breathwork: How Silence Shaped You & Society (Part 2) 33:59

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Ana is not just teaching about trauma. She’s renaming the moral and political architecture that protects it. She dismantles: Silence as safety Strength as suppression Healing as isolation And replaces them with: Voice as birthright Co-regulation as repair Justice as embodied integrity “Your voice isn’t too much. It’s exactly what was missing. And i…

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Projector Motherhood, Getting Invitations, and Being Seen with Erin Claire Jones 59:08

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In this episode, we sit down with Human Design expert and author Erin Claire Jones for a real, expansive conversation about navigating motherhood, creativity, and big life transitions through the lens of our design. We explore parenting as a Projector in a Generator-paced world, the surprising lessons that came through while writing her book, and h…

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#348 ‒ Women’s sexual health, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) | Rachel Rubin, M.D. 2:13:28

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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 Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist and one of the nation's foremost experts in sexual health. In this episode, she shares her deep expertise on the often-overlooked topic of women’s sexual health, exploring wh…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…