Trauma Is Real

Sarah Buffie
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Trauma Is Real

The Trauma Is Real podcast is dedicated to exploring host Sarah Buffie’s 5 Core Convictions of trauma-responsive care. The show aims to deepen understanding of how trauma impacts the brain, body, and behavioral patterns, and how knowledge of the 5 Core Convictions can be integrated into daily interactions. 

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep 16. Finding Purpose After Trauma (with Nick Prefontaine)

    Welcome back to Trauma Is Real! In this conversation, Sarah is speaking with Nick Prefontaine about his profound journey of healing from a traumatic brain injury sustained during a snowboarding accident at the age of 14. He discusses the pivotal moments that contributed to his recovery, including the importance of support, trust, energy, and persistence, encapsulated in his STEP system. Nick emphasizes the significance of stillness and self-care in the healing process, and how purpose plays a crucial role in overcoming trauma. The STEP System (7:13) The Importance of Purpose in Healing (20:05) The Role of Stillness in Healing (26:36) The Power of Self Care (32:05) Send questions about this episode to traumaisreal@soulbirdconsulting.info.

    43 min

  2. APR 8

    Ep 15. Play As An Intervention (with Kelsie Olds)

    "Play is the intervention, not the reward."​ In this episode, ​Sarah is speaking with occupational therapist Kelsie​ Olds about the importance of understanding children's perspectives through play. ​​They highlight how sensory processing and imaginative play support learning, emotional regulation, and healing​,​ as well as its role in coping with trauma​. Kelsie is an occupational therapist and author working both on- and offline to share knowledge widely about the ways that children grow, develop, and learn. Importance of Sensory Processing (9:52) Play as a Neural Exercise (13:45)Play as an Intervention, Not a Reward (17:33)Healing Power of Imagination (32:14) Importance of Belonging and Safety (37:45) Learn more about Kelsie here, and check out their book Autistic God.

    59 min

  3. APR 1

    Ep 14. Rest, Recovery & Joy (with Octavia Raheem)

    In this episode of Trauma Is Real, Sarah is joined by Octavia Raheem to explore the profound importance of rest in healing from trauma. They discuss how pausing and being present can create a collective ripple of rest that fosters safety and ease. Octavia shares her insights on the challenges of slowing down, the impact of trauma on the body, and the necessity of curiosity over judgment in self-reflection. The conversation also touches on the role of playfulness in the healing process, emphasizing the need for intentionality in finding joy amidst the journey of rest and recovery. Octavia Raheem is an award-winning author, rest coach, restorative yoga nidra, meditation teacher, and speaker. You can learn more about her work here. ​Practice of Pausing & Resting (5:47) ​Curiosity vs. Judgement in Self-Reflection (17:25) ​Importance of Rest and Joy (34:00) ​Interrupting the Cycle of Burnout (41:00) Have questions or comments about this week’s episode? Share them here: traumaisreal@soulbirdconsulting.info.

    57 min

  4. MAR 25

    Ep 13. Exploring Inner Safety & Liberation (with Nkem Ndefo)

    Welcome back to another episode of Trauma is Real! In this conversation, Sarah is speaking with Nkem Ndefo about exploring and defining inner safety, liberation and healing. ​Nkem Ndefo, MSN, CNM, RN, is the founder of Lumos Transforms and creator of The Resilience Toolkit. She is a skilled practitioner, dynamic speaker, and valued strategist. She is known for her unique ability to connect with people of all types by holding powerful healing spaces, weaving complex concepts into accessible narratives, and creating synergistic and collaborative learning communities that nourish people’s innate capacity for healing, wellness, and connection. ​Mentioned in this episode: Understanding safety in trauma contexts (9:00) Importance of self-awareness in regulation (23:00) Personal practices for nourishment and freedom (31:24) Resilience Toolkit (31:30) Have questions or thoughts about today’s episode? Send them to traumaisreal@soulbirdconsulting.info.

    37 min

  5. MAR 18

    Ep 12. Navigating Developmental Trauma (with Stephen Terrell)

    Welcome back to Trauma Is Real! In this episode, we’re speaking with Stephen Terrell about healing in relationship. Terrell is a leading expert in the field of Developmental Trauma and Adoption and is recognized around the world for his work in Developmental Trauma and Healing.  He understands Developmental Trauma from the inside out and the outside in.  Terrell has performed more than 35,000 individual Transforming Touch® sessions and taught thousands of students from around the world his Regulation Focused Modality, Transforming Touch. Mentioned in this episode: Somatic Touch (9:00) Understanding developmental trauma (14:20) Self-regulation vs. co-regulation (20:45) Transforming touch — a path to resilience (28:51) Accountability in healing (37:30) Learn more about Stephen and his work here. We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting

  6. MAR 10

    Ep 11. Myths About Trauma in Youth & Education (with Annie Brook)

    Robert Jordan says, "the oak tree stiffened with the wind and broke, but the willow tree bent when it needed and survived." This is a great reminder about resiliency referenced in the first episode of season 2 with the incredible Annie Brook! Annie Brook,  Ph.D, LPC, MSME (ISMETA), Body-Mind Centering teacher, is a therapist in high regard in the Somatic community. Her unique experiential approach gets lasting results. In 2001, Annie founded the Brook Institute for Somatic Studies and Psychotherapy where she trains therapists as well as offers classes that blend psychotherapy, sensory-motor neuroscience/cognition, play therapy, early bonding attachment, Body-Mind Centering, cranial sacral, touch/movement education, and perinatal therapy to offer lasting results. Mentioned in this episode: Myths surrounding trauma in youth and education (19:24) Action steps to meet the unmet needs of children (29:05) Prenatal time & Annie's book Birth's Hidden Legacy: Vol. 1 (38:50) (https://www.anniebrook.com/BirthsHiddenLegacyBooks) Resources for caregivers (51:37) Learn more and contact Annie here:(https://secure.anniebrook.com/contact) We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting

    55 min

  7. 08/27/2024

    Ep 10. Dear Sarah | Listener Episode

    Welcome back! This week’s episode is brought to you by YOU! Sarah is joined by podcast producer Asatta, for a round of listener-submitted questions about trauma-responsive care. Then stick around because Sarah makes a special podcast related announcement.  Thank you all for your listenership and engagement! We got so many questions, we will definitely do another episode like this again. Still have questions? Didn’t hear your question asked? Submit one to: TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Mentioned in the episode: Feelings Inventory- The Center for Non Violent Communication: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yKXLmk1XedOq8XUAb0ZXbVKGVIrjneRP/view?usp=drivesdk Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting

    45 min

  8. 08/20/2024

    Ep 09. Context, Choice & Connection (with Deb Dana)

    “Remembering is almost as effective as doing… when you remember you bring back what your nervous system has experienced.” Well listeners, this week’s episode can only be described as a Dream Come True. This week Sarah chats with one of the G.O.A.Ts of trauma-responsive care, Deb Dana! Deb Dana is a clinician, consultant, author, speaker, and founding member of The Polyvagal Institute. Sarah and Deb’s conversation centered around Sarah’s 2nd Core Conviction of trauma-responsive care: Regulation is a practice and what a day in the life of a Direct Service Provider can look like through the lens of the 2nd Core Conviction (21:02). Deb also provides insight into why remembering is so powerful (13:50) and what the trouble with visualization is (14:52). They wrap up their conversation with Deb sharing a few things to do and ways to be from the perspective of a DSP (46:20).  Mentioned in this episode: Polyvagal Theory: Coregulation, Neuroception, Hierarchy (07:28 ) The 3 essential elements for the Nervous System: Context, Choice and Connection (19:10) A practice of Noticing and Naming  2 min regulation practices that DSPs can do to regulate their own nervous systems (23:41) Tempo matching and Tempo mismatching (32:12) Contact Deb Dana at: Rhythm of Regulation We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting

    53 min
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    The Trauma Is Real podcast is dedicated to exploring host Sarah Buffie’s 5 Core Convictions of trauma-responsive care. The show aims to deepen understanding of how trauma impacts the brain, body, and behavioral patterns, and how knowledge of the 5 Core Convictions can be integrated into daily interactions. 

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    • Creator
      Sarah Buffie
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      17
    • Rating
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      © 2024 Soul Bird Consulting, LLC
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