Connection in Places Built for Isolation with Shazad Carbaidwala & Emily Cashell
Making a bad decision or causing harm does not make you less of a person. At Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS), Shazad Carbaidwala and Emily Cashell emphasize that every incarcerated person deserv...
22 Sep 24min
The Risk of Being Fully Known
Relationships require trust and vulnerability, which can make us feel uncomfortable. This sense of being seen means taking that leap into the unknown. This week, Bridgette and Lindsey explore how we d...
15 Sep 25min
Rewriting Your Story After Trauma with Scott Stolarick
From beginning his career working with court-mandated patients to opening his own practice, Scott Stolarick has learned that trauma exists everywhere. However, what matters most is how we define our l...
8 Sep 24min
The Story You Carry Isn't the Whole Truth
Shame. The feeling of “I’m not enough,” or “I don’t deserve good things.” How does this pattern of thought shape our lives? And how do we intervene in this cycle of behavior? This week, Bridgette and ...
1 Sep 25min
When "Strong" Becomes Too Expensive
Dependable. Reliable. Accommodating. Do these words describe you? Often seen as positive attributes, our need to embody these traits can sometimes lead to overcommitment and burnout. Bridgette and Lin...
25 Aug 26min
Who Are You Without Survival Mode?
Could behaviors we see as personality traits actually be rooted in trauma response? What happens when we become accustomed to staying in survival mode? Bridgette and Lindsey explore how our strongest ...
18 Aug 25min
When Systems Fail with Paula Yost
Paula Yost joins TraumaTies to discuss her journey as an attorney and court advocate for children. She speaks about her speciality in intersectional legal and social work and how, without effective sy...
11 Aug 22min
What Coping Teaches Us About Survival
When do our coping behaviors go from necessary survival needs to reliance on avoidant behavior? In this week’s episode, Bridgette and Lindsey dive into how coping mechanisms of any kind can turn into ...
4 Aug 21min
