The Trauma Therapist | Podcast With Guy Macpherson, Phd | Inspiring Interviews With Thought-leaders In The Field Of Trauma.

Michael is the CEO and Co-Founder The Stella Center whose mission is to advance the understanding, destigmatization, and treatment of post-traumatic stress and other emotional trauma, grounded in science, rooted in compassion, and relentlessly committed to a world where no person needlessly suffers. Stella Center is disrupting the mental and emotional health industry by advancing breakthrough modalities that dramatically reduce symptoms of PTSD and other emotional trauma related symptoms.In This EpisodeStella Mental HealthSocials: FB: https://www.facebook.com/StellaMentalHealthIG: https://www.instagram.com/stellamentalhealthTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stellamentalhealthhqBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma

Dane Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle and a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in reversing Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dane’s story ignited through a life-threatening case of  Crohn’s/Colitis which nearly took his life in December 2014. Since committing his life to natural healing he has remained surgery and medication-free while eliminating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) symptoms. To date, Dane and his passionate team of specialists and coaches have created 500+ success stories for reversing IBD symptoms using his signature S.H.I.E.L.D. Program. Today we’re going to talk about: The Role of Trauma in AutoimmunityHow Trauma Impacts Digestive Disease In This EpisodeDane’s website danejohnson1FacebookYoutubeLinkedInIncogni - Take back your personal data with Incogni. Use code [traumatherapist] at the link below and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/su

Katie Baker is a writer, advocate, and childhood abuse survivor who has transformed her journey of trauma and healing into a story of resilience, empowerment, and hope. After years of battling addiction, shame, and the lingering effects of a tumultuous childhood, she found profound transformation through therapeutic psychedelics and deep inner work.In her memoir, When The Universe Holds Your Hair Back, Katie shares her raw and deeply personal journey—a story of confronting the past, reclaiming lost parts of herself, and embracing a life of authenticity, self-love, and purpose.From the Amazon description:For years, Katie Baker wore the mask of a woman who had it all together. On the surface, she was a successful professional, a loving mother, and the embodiment of relentless perseverance. But beneath that carefully crafted facade, the cracks were deepening into fractures too wide to ignore. Haunted by a childhood of instability—marked by alcoholic fathers, sexual, physical, and verbal abuse, a lack of protecti

Manuela Mischke-Reeds is an internationally respected somatic psychotherapist, somatic trauma expert and educator with over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience. She is a founder of the Hakomi Institute of California and creator of Embodywise, a platform for embodied learning. Manuela developed the Innate Somatic Intelligence Trauma Therapy Approach (ISITTA), an advanced training program for therapists, and co-developed the Hakomi Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training.A global voice in somatic and trauma psychology, Manuela teaches and trains professionals in mindfulness-based somatic therapy, trauma recovery, leadership embodiment, and psychedelic-assisted therapy integration. Her work bridges neurobiology, somatic nervous system practices, and ancient wisdom, helping therapists and leaders embody resilience and compassion in their work and lives.Manuela’s books: Trauma-Sensitive Movement: 96 Somatic Techniques to Support Nervous System Regulation and Embodied Transformation in TherapyEmbodied Psyche

Lisa Campion is a Psychic Counselor, Reiki Master Teacher, and the bestselling author of The Art of Psychic Reiki, Energy Healing for Empaths, and more. With over 25 years of experience and 15,000+ sessions, she’s trained thousands in Reiki and energy healing. Her mission is to help people awaken their psychic and healing gifts through her courses and teachings—gently, powerfully, and with grace In This EpisodeLisa’s websiteFacebookTwitter InstagramYoutubeLinkedInBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.

Kristin Louise Duncombe is an American therapist, couples counselor, life coach, and author who's been living and working in Europe since 2001. With a global perspective shaped by growing up across Africa and Asia as the child of a U.S. diplomat, Kristin spent her career supporting international and expatriate individuals and families.Her latest book, OBJECT: A Memoir, is a powerful and courageous account of the U.S. State Department’s protection of a serial pedophile—and the deep, lasting impact on his many preteen victims. Described as 'devastating and enthralling—a bombshell of a book,' OBJECT is a testament to truth-telling, healing, and resilience. In This EpisodeKristin’s websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support

Dr. Evette Rose is a Holistic Counsellor, and author of 21 books, including the internationally acclaimed Metaphysical Anatomy Volume 1, which explores the emotional roots of over 700 medical conditions. She’s the founder of Metapsychology Coaching™, the Metaphysical Anatomy Technique (MAT), and Integrative Soulful Therapy (IST), and is known for helping people heal deep trauma and psychosomatic symptoms. After a near-death experience sparked a profound personal awakening, Evette dedicated her life to healing—working one-on-one with over 7,000 people and leading seminars in more than 43 countries. Her work addresses trauma across the lifespan, including ancestral and early-life experiences, and her compassionate, intuitive approach has made her a trusted guide for those seeking lasting transformation.In This EpisodeEvette’s websiteEvette’s podcast: Heal WithinEvette’s booksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I

Kendra has specialized in working with Partners of Sex & Porn Addicts for over 5yrs. She engages with her clients from an eclectic approach that allows them to process through the betrayal trauma they've experienced to find healthy coping skills to apply while on their healing journey towards recovery. Kendra balances support while holding her clients accountable for taking back their power on the path to wholeness.  In This EpisodeKendra’s websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.

Dr. Jessica Punzo is a licensed clinical psychologist and President of the APA’s Division on Trauma Psychology. She specializes in trauma and PTSD and owns two practices: Middle Path Psychotherapy, focused on complex trauma, and Rooted Journey Wellness, where she provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Dr. Punzo is passionate about educating both clinicians and the public on the promise of psychedelic therapies.In This EpisodeMiddle Path PsychotherapyRooted Journey WellnessJourney ClinicalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10:

For the past 15 years, Kristian has been driving healthcare innovation across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.In 2005, he founded Mendor, a company that developed a groundbreaking glucose monitor for people with Type 1 diabetes which earned 1st place in Deloitte’s Rising Stars award, Finland in 2014.During his time building Mendor, Kristian experienced the tragic loss of his older brother Peter to suicide, a turning point that inspired him to found Meru Health in 2016—a company redefining mental health care for the modern world. In This EpisodeMeru HealthMeru Health on IGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to

Jenifer DeBellis, MFA, is a PhD candidate, transformational speaker, and award-winning author of Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free (Library Tales Publishing), New Wilderness (Cornerstone Press), and Blood Sisters (Main Street Rag). She edits Pink Panther Magazine and hosts the Restore Your Inner Warrior® podcast. She's featured in Psychology Today and her writing appears in CALYX, Medical Literary Messenger, The Good Men Project, Solstice, and elsewhere.In This EpisodeJenifer’s websiteJenifer’s booksWarrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free: A Survivor's Guide to Healing from Assault & Abuse with Courage & HopeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a m

Beatty Carmichael is the author of The Prayer of Freedom, dedicated to helping people break free from chronic pain, mental health struggles, addictions, and more. He developed a unique 3-step approach to prayer with an astounding 87% success rate in setting people free from their struggles. In real-world terms, what this means is for every 20 people who follow this approach, nearly 18 leave completely free of most of their issues—addictions,  chronic pain, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, etc In This EpisodeBeatty’s websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click he

Megan Margherio is a trauma-informed coach, writer, speaker, and yoga instructor based in St. Louis. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse and intimate partner violence, she helps women reconnect to their bodies and inner wisdom through somatic practices, coaching, and storytelling. Her debut memoir, Everwoven: A Reckoning, comes out in October 2025.In This EpisodeMegan’s websiteMegan on InstagramTikTok: @megan_margherioMegan’s coachingA giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that’s what we’re talking about!

Karen Goslin has a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and in 1998, she founded Karen Goslin & Associates. Karen is passionate about guiding people toward transformation, helping them process depression, anxiety, conflicts, addiction, chronic illness, loss and trauma as invitations to change, and ultimately discover clear purpose and limitless potential.Karen is the author of Yellow Paint: Learning to Live Again in which she talks about The KG Method and how to take the first step toward personal accountability, healing, and transformation.Her work draws on evidence based therapeutic approaches and creates safe, deep spaces that enable the straight talk necessary for powerful accountability and meaningful healing. Now, Karen is sharing her insights with a broader audience. She speaks to us with compassion and insight, developed from her personal and professional experiences. In This EpisodeKaren’s websiteA giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that’s what we’re

Robyn D. Walser, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, educator, and internationally recognized expert in trauma and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), serving as Assistant Clinical Professor at UC Berkeley, Director of Research at Bay Area Trauma Recovery, and staff member at the National Center for PTSD. Darrah Westrup, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and ACT expert based in Durango, Colorado, known for her work with complex trauma, international training workshops, and leadership roles at the VA Palo Alto’s women’s mental health and trauma programs.Today we’re going to be talking about their new book You Are Not Your Trauma: An ACT Guide for Healing from Within, Robyn D. Walser, Ph, and Darrah Westrup, PhD.In This EpisodeRobyn’s websiteDarrah’s website@walser.robyn (IG)@The Heart of ACT (FB)@Robyn D. Walser (LinkedIn)‪@robynwalser.bsky.social‬@Darrah Westrup (FB)@Darrah Westrup, Ph.D. (LinkedIn)@drdarrah.bsky.social‬A giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that’s what we’re talk

Trinity Lease is a memoir author from rural Minnesota whose writing is rooted in raw truth, resilience, and healing. Her debut book, Beneath the Silence, explores her personal journey through childhood trauma, addiction, and the long road to recovery. Trinity is a proud wife, mom to two amazing little boys, and caretaker to three beloved fur babies. When she’s not writing, she’s working toward her bachelor’s degree in Social Work with plans to become a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). Through her story, Trinity hopes to give a voice to the unheard and inspire others to rise above their past.In This EpisodeTrinity’s websiteTrinity's linksTrinity on SubstackTrinity’s bookA giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that’s what we’re talking about!

James is a former Army combat veteran who, after serving in combat environments, began his own journey to understanding and treating trauma. Now a psychiatrist specializing in PTSD and trauma, James currently serves as the Director of Behavioral Health for ZEAM Health & Wellness. In addition to his clinical work, he co-founded the nonprofit Inner Depths Freediving, where he serves as the Mental Health Program Director. At Inner Depths, James supports trauma survivors in reconnecting with their bodies and regulating their nervous systems through the transformative power of water and breath, teaching freediving skills integrated with mental health support.In This EpisodeInner Depths FreedivingA giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that’s what we’re talking about!

Estefana Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and experienced trauma therapist with over two decades of experience in mental health.  As the Director of Clinical Training for ARISE Alliance Institute, Estefana oversees the professional development and training of clinicians on Critical Memory Integration (CMI™). Her role involves designing and implementing comprehensive training curricula for mental health professionals to enhance clinical skills, particularly in trauma-focused care, PTSD treatment, and therapeutic interventions. Estefana also develops and delivers trauma-informed programming tailored to the needs of at-risk populations, bringing these services directly into community-based settings to ensure accessible, responsive care where it’s needed most.She is currently a practicing clinician and Dosing Session Monitor at Lighthouse Psychiatry and TMS in Gilbert, Arizona, contributing both to clinical care and research trials exploring the therapeutic use of psychedelics. In This EpisodeEstefana

Dr. Robert C. Smith is a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based mental health care and doctor-patient communication. A University Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at Michigan State University, Dr. Smith developed the first patient-centered method to train medical professionals to build strong partnerships with their patients.  His expertise and dedication to reforming mental health care make his book, Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? essential reading for policymakers, health care professionals, and anyone concerned about the future of mental health in America. In This EpisodeDr. SmithDr. Smith’s book: Has Medicine Lost Its Mind?: Why Our Mental Health System Is Failing Us and What Should Be Done to Cure It@robertcsmithX https://x.com/RobertCSmithMDFacebook https://www.facebook.com/RobertCSmithMDLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcsmithmd/A giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that’s what we’re talking about!

Jessica is a trauma-informed physiotherapist, educator and author of The Nervous System Reset, who specializes in nervous system regulation. She holds a master's degree in health science and is an internationally recognized nervous system educator and TEDx speaker. Her science-backed approach to trauma and burnout is helping to reshape how people experience healing. Through her Nervous System School, Jessica teaches practical tools that support long-term healing, resilience, and emotional well-being.In This EpisodeJessica’s websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click h