Dissociation
Dissociation is one way that our brain keeps us safe from things that may cause us stress or harm. Whether it's a simple moment of daydreaming or constant state of dissociation in an abusive relations...
18 Dec 202345min
Attachment Styles Can Change and Are a Lens That Filters Relationships
When a child's needs aren't being met by their caregiver, by not being fed or feeling safe, they develop a distorted view of relationships. This attachment schema is the lens through which they examin...
11 Dec 202358min
Attachment is the Root of Complex Trauma
Our last episode introduced the brain as a social organ, and how this topic relates to the neurobiology of relationships. Today, we dive deeper into how the brain develops through social interactions,...
4 Dec 202352min
Holidays Attachment
The holidays can be a magical time full of celebrations and connection, but they can also evoke feelings of loneliness and overwhelm — especially for those with a history of trauma. This duality of em...
27 Nov 202339min
Secure Attachments & Nervous System Health
Do you intellectualize all the concepts and theories heard on this podcast or the ones you read on The Holistic Psychologist's social media, but can't seem to get past the awareness stage of healing a...
20 Nov 20231h 7min
Emotional Neglect
When we think about adverse childhood experiences, emotional neglect is often seen as less significant compared to other forms of trauma. Its subtleties make it easy to overlook, but the truth is that...
13 Nov 202352min
Trauma Informed Police Care
Is it possible to work through trauma and improve nervous system health when your job requires you to disconnect from your body in order to survive? In this episode, you'll learn how trauma-informed t...
10 Nov 202348min
Historical Trauma and Attachment
What role does our ancestral history play in our attachment styles, and mental health as a whole? Joining us on the show to help answer this question is Dr. Jennifer Mullen, a psychologist, educator, ...
6 Nov 202349min
