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This episode welcomes the Gianu System & their Hubs, the SplenDID Supporter to the podcast. The Gianu System & their Hubs gave an absolutely stellar talk at the Healing Together this past February, chock full of information you can’t find anywhere else.
From finding out they were a system to their Hubs building relationships with their different alters to navigating intimacy, we cover it all here. Whether you are questioning, newly diagnosed, have been diagnosed for ages, are a supporter or friend of a system or a treatment provider, this episode has something for you.
There is so much information in this episode that we surely wish we had had access to. We are honored to have been able to host this conversation and bring you information to assist you in navigating the terrain of your own unique journey.
We had so much fun talking with the Gianu System & their Hubs and cannot wait to have them back for an engaging conversation on modalities and healing! So be sure to stay tuned for that!
Links
They’re an author so be sure to Check out their incredible books here!
Follow them on Instagram: Gianu System SplenDID Supporter
Follow them on TikTok Gianu System


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Those who navigate the intersection of DID and eating disorders face unique challenges in finding care for themselves. It is challenging enough to find care for one or the other, never mind when they coexist! Given that over 90% of people with eating disorders have a trauma history and up to 40% of people with DID suffer from eating disorders, we are also not talking about a small number of people.
In today’s episode, we chat with Angela Kaloudis, a compassionate, talented therapist who specializes in treating folx with DID/OSDD and eating disorders. She takes us through how she came to this specialty area, what she wishes she knew earlier, the challenges she regularly runs into and what she wishes other therapists knew, including red flags for dissociation that often get missed. Whether you are someone living with the condition or a therapist working with this population, you’ll find valuable nuggets in all that Angela graciously shares with us.
About Angela
Angela Kaloudis (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with particular expertise in treating eating disorders, trauma & complex dissociation, as well as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD).In addition to her outpatient practice, Angela is a supervisor and clinical leader at a nationally recognized eating disorder facility. 
She adheres to the principles of Health At Every Size®, meaning she will support people in ALL bodies in engaging in health-promoting behaviors and living a value-oriented life.
To Angela, being a genuine and authentic human and therapist is her top priority. Angela is known for her non-judgmental, caring, and compassionately firm nature, weaving in humor throughout. She makes space for all that her clients bring into the room and approaches situations with curiosity and care while challenging her clients to lean into difficult emotions. She deeply believes that therapeutic relationship is the strongest vehicle of change.
When she is not working, Angela loves to spend time with her family, read, connect with her community, and be with her dog, Apollo, who is always ready for a good game of fetch.
Resources
Angela Kaloudis, LMHC
The Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, Inc
MEDA's Free Recovery Community Message Boards
The National Alliance for Eating Disorders
National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline 1-866-662-1235 (M-F 9a-7p)
ANAD & ANAD Helpline 1-888-375-7767
Project Heal
An Infinite Mind
Trailblazing the Way-Dr. Adrian Fletcher
Institute for Creative Mindfulness
Dr Jamie Marich
Katie Keech, LMFT


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So many people are curious about inner worlds in DID and OSDD.
What are they? What are they for? What do you do if you don’t have one? What if you have aphantasia? How do they help? How do you use them?
We dive into these questions, share some of our personal experiences with our own inner world and provide some tips to get you on your way with yours!
Let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you.


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The Silver System is a therapist in private practice, who was diagnosed late in life with AuDHD and DID. They are passionate about raising awareness and breaking the stigma associated with being multiply neurodivergent. We covered a lot of ground in our conversation!
Listen in to discover:
* How the Silver System learned they are neurodivergent
* The unique way they discovered they are a system
* How DID/OSDD is a form of neurodivergence
* Their advice to therapists who treat people with all types of neurodivergence
* Their thoughts and experiences with IFS & EMDR
* Their advice for systems who may have ADHD, Autism or AuDHD
Resources mentioned in the show:
The Dissociative Experiences Cards
Divergent Conversations Podcast
Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity book



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Intro
What an inspiring conversation we had! Petals of a Rose is the most accurate, respectful portrayal of Dissociative Identity Disorder available today. Listen in to learn more about Holly and Dylan: why they created the film, their views & experiences with DID, and their current and future projects as well as how you can participate!
More About Holly & Dylan
Holly and Dylan Crumpler are a mother-son team of passionate activists working to reduce the stigma associated with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Given that DID has historically been depicted in an inaccurate, sensationalized, and violent way in film and television, Dylan created his senior thesis film, Petals of a Rose, at Chapman University to realistically depict a day in the life of a woman with DID. He co-wrote the screenplay with his mother, Holly, who was diagnosed with DID in 2018 at the age of 51.
Holly is a retired Tax Partner at Deloitte, an international public accounting firm, where she worked for 25 years consulting with corporations regarding their global compensation and benefit programs. Dylan is an independent filmmaker and 2022 graduate of Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production with an emphasis in Directing and a Themed Inquiry in Leadership.
Petals of a Rose has received international acclaim, with Dylan and Holly sharing the film at numerous mental health conferences and educational events. The film is being used by clinicians in training sessions, college courses, and therapeutic settings. The film’s subtitles are available in twelve languages.
Following is the link where you can watch the 15 minute film and learn more about its impact: Watch Petals of a Rose Here
Please consider rating and reviewing Petals of a Rose on IMDb: Rate & Review Petals of a Rose on IMDb
Dylan and Holly are now developing a documentary exploring the impact of misrepresentation of DID in film and television, and also a longer film/series expanding on the story of their short film’s protagonist, Rose. 
Seeking to incorporate the voices and stories of those living with and treating dissociative conditions to be represented in their projects, they have put together a questionnaire to gather input and ideas. The questionnaire is applicable to people living with dissociative identities, their loved ones, and clinicians who treat them. If you're so inclined to share your feedback, following is the link to the questionnaire: LIVED EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE
To stay up to date on Dylan and Holly’s projects, please follow them on social media:
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PetalsofaRoseTheMovie
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/petalsofarose_themovie/
Links to Resources in the Episode
April 12, 2024 Event: Dissociative Identities: Co-creating the Landscape for Recovery with Trauma Survivors
Jade Miller's Letter Template
A Couple of Multiples
Braving the Way Podcast
An Infinite Mind's Healing Together Conference
Healing Selves Therapeutics Supporters Group
Multiplied By One


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It is challenging to find competent care for DID, given how few providers have training in it. Sometimes, even those who claim to have significant training can cause harm depending on their approach and how it impacts the specific system they are treating.
There is plenty of heated discussion about talking directly to parts and whether or not therapists should or shouldn’t do so in the context of therapy sessions. The discussion is so charged at times, it often feels like no one is listening. Many of those without lived experience often assume dysfunction where there is, in fact, great function. We decided to do a more personal share in this episode to explore the topic of therapy and talking directly to parts. Illustrating in what we hope is a balanced way, the harm caused by one approach and the benefits reaped by another.
This episode is for both therapists and systems alike. Through a more personal share of therapeutic experiences, therapists can better understand the need for flexibility, compassion and direct relationships with parts. Systems will see how the right training and credentials do not always translate into helpful therapeutic experiences, but will take away red flags to look for and suggestions for strategies to help their providers course correct when needed.


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