Trauma Is Real

Sarah Buffie

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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.

08/27/2024

Ep 10. Dear Sarah...

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
08/20/2024

Ep 09. In Conversation 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
08/13/2024

Ep 08. In Conversation with Breanna Lynch & Kristen Brokamp

“We don’t need to know every piece, we just need to be taking in the information” Welcome back to another great episode! On this week’s episode, Sarah sits down with Occupational Therapists and owners of Holding Space Collaborative, Breanna Lynch and Kristen Brokamp! Sarah, Breanna and Kristen all discuss the role Occupational Therapists play in trauma-responsive care and how important it is to “keep wondering” in order to be better allies to their patients. They wrap up the conversation by sharing their Things to do and Ways to be if you are truly convicted that Regulation is a Practice (49:41). Mentioned in this episode: Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory Sensory integration / Sensory strategies How your sense of smell impacts your memory and sense of safety Contact Holding Space Collaborative: Website: www.holdingspacecollab.com Email: hello@holdingspacecollab.com Instagram: @holdingspaceot 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

1 hr
08/06/2024

Ep 07. In Conversation with Bryan Post

“Choice is a byproduct of a brainwave state.” Welcome back to another great episode! On this week’s episode, Sarah sits down with Bryan Post to talk about his work as one of America's foremost experts in trauma, adoption, and behavior and how it relates to her 4th Core Conviction of trauma-responsive care: Trauma symptoms are survival strategies. Bryan and Sarah discuss the role of the amygdala in behavioral patterns, the importance of shifting from punishment to compassion and the single greatest tip Bryan has for parents and caregivers of all kinds. Ever wonder what’s the spiritual meaning of a Hawk? We did too. The spiritual meanings of a Hawk can vary depending on the situation but generally, Hawks represent changes, clarity, pursuing your goals and dreams, protection, and honoring your inner wisdom. We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! If you have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Mentioned this episode: -Joseph Ledoux -Daniel Goleman -Dr. Bruce Perry Bryan’s Books: 'The Great Behavior Breakdown' 'Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control' 'Fear to Love' The LEAF Follow Bryan Post on socials: @Bryanpostofficial Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting

53 min
07/30/2024

Ep 06. Healing Happens In Relationship (with Anna Gagliuffi)

“I’m shifting from… and I’m shifting towards…” We’ve got such a great episode lined up for you all this week, Listeners! On today’s episode, Sarah unpacks her 5th Core Conviction of trauma-responsive care with Special Guest and her new bride, Anna Gagliuffi! Anna works as a Purpose Coach, Graphic Designer and hosts her own podcast, Life is a Remembering Game. Sarah and Anna discuss the 5th Core Conviction and how their relationship has helped them heal from past trauma. Mentioned in this episode: Attachment Theory - John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth (17:04) The 3 M’s of Al-anon - Mothering, Martyring, and Manipulating (41:00) Carl Jung and Shadow Work Internal family systems Things to do and Ways to be: (01:08:36) 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

1h 20m
07/23/2024

Ep 05. Trauma Symptoms Are Survival Strategies

“What if instead of seeing trauma symptoms as mere dysfunctions, or abnormalities, we view them as ingenious survival strategies?” Welcome back to the show! On this episode, Sarah unpacks Core Conviction #4 of trauma-responsive care by going over familiar trauma symptoms and discussing what could be happening to elicit that response. She also highlights a few Things to do and Ways to be if you are truly convicted that Trauma symptoms are survival strategies. (44:22) We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! If you 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 Mentioned in this episode: The Fear Cascade / Mobilizing Survival Strategies (21:30) Immobilizing Survival Strategies (41:23) Also mentioned: Things to do and Ways to be (44:22) The Polyvagal Theory Dr. Dan Siegel and Interpersonal Neurobiology

57 min
07/16/2024

Ep 04. Perceived Threat And Real Threat Feel The Same In The Body

This week Sarah unpacks Core Conviction #3 of trauma-responsive care. She also highlights a few Things to do and Ways to be if you are truly convicted that perceived threat and real threat feel the same in the body (37:16).

47 min
07/09/2024

Ep 03. Regulation Is A Practice

Welcome back folks! This week Sarah is talking you through Core Conviction #2- Regulation is a Practice. Sarah opens the episode by going over a few terms to know (7:08) then she answers listener submitted questions (16:20). Mentioned in this episode: Stephen Terrell - (13:48) 'Nurturing Resilience': https://www.amazon.com/Nurturing-Resilience-Developmental-Trauma-Integrative/dp/1623172039 Bruce Perry PhD - (14:27) https://beaconhouse.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/The-Three-Rs.pdf Breathing techniques - (21:09) Mindful meditation techniques – (25:35) Grounding techniques – (28:27) Physical regulation activities – (31:13) Cognitive behavioral therapies – (33:18) 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

42 min
07/02/2024

Ep 02. Trauma Is Stored In The Body

Welcome back! Dive into Core Conviction #1 of trauma-responsive care with your host, Sarah Buffie. Mentioned in this episode: - Ace Study- (11:13) https://preventchildabuse.org/images/docs/anda_wht_ppr.pdf - Nadine Burke Harris, M.D- (14:09) http://www.drnadineburkeharris.com/ Nadine Burke Harris' Ted Talk- https://www.ted.com/talks/nadine_burke_harris_how_childhood_trauma_affects_health_across_a_lifetime?language=en 'The Deepest Well': https://www.amazon.com/Deepest-Well-Long-Term-Childhood-Adversity-ebook/dp/B01N7HZ73B Also noted in this episode: Peter A. Levine, Ph.D Pat Ogden, PhD David A. Treleaven, PhD Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) 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

39 min
07/02/2024

Ep 01. Together We Can Heal

Welcome to Trauma Is Real! In this premier episode, host Sarah Buffie shares the origin story of her 5 Core Convictions of trauma-responsive care (11:45), and what exactly led her to create Soul Bird Consulting. Sarah also provides a sneak peek at what’s to come this season and breaks down what the 5 Core Convictions are (16:26) and why You will care about them. 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 https://linktr.ee/soulbirdconsulting

22 min
05/20/2024

Trauma Is Real Trailer

Introducing Trauma Is Real, a podcast dedicated to exploring host Sarah Buffie’s 5 Core Convictions of trauma-responsive care. This 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. Tune in beginning July 2nd!

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Trauma Is Real

Trauma Is Real

Episodes

Ep 10. Dear Sarah...

Ep 09. In Conversation with Deb Dana

Ep 08. In Conversation with Breanna Lynch & Kristen Brokamp

Ep 07. In Conversation with Bryan Post

Ep 06. Healing Happens In Relationship (with Anna Gagliuffi)

Ep 05. Trauma Symptoms Are Survival Strategies

Ep 04. Perceived Threat And Real Threat Feel The Same In The Body

Ep 03. Regulation Is A Practice

Ep 02. Trauma Is Stored In The Body

Ep 01. Together We Can Heal

Trauma Is Real Trailer

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