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The Trauma Therapist

Guy Crawford Macpherson
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  • Mental Health
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The Trauma Therapist Podcast is about the human spirit.  Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga. Hear the personal stories and insights of passionate professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others heal from trauma. Some guests pay a fee for sponsored appearances, which helps support production of the show. All paid segments are clearly disclosed. --- The Trauma Therapist Library has launched! Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some incredible guests on The Trauma Therapist Podcast. There are now over 1,000 episodes. The Library is a simple, curated membership space where I’ve grouped together conversations by topic, so you can go deeper into what matters to you without having to search through everything. You can check it out here: https://thetraumatherapistproject.squarespace.com/libraryhome Thank you, Guy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

  1. 21h ago

    Neglect is the story of nothing with Ruth Cohn, MFT, CST, BCN

    Ruth Cohn, MFT, CST, BCN, is a psychotherapist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has specialized in working with survivors of trauma, neglect, and their partners and families since 1988. Since that time she has focused on childhood neglect trauma and developed Neglect-Informed Psychotherapy, an approach that integrates attachment theory with clinical practice. She is the author of Working with the Developmental Trauma of Childhood Neglect and Coming Home to Passion, along with numerous articles, podcasts, and educational resources on trauma and neglect. She is currently working on two additional books.  Ruth’s Website Her Book — Coming Home to PassionTrauma Primer (PDF Resource) Ruth’s books Ruth on Youtube Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support. --- Thank you for listening! If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps. $5.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2 $10.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L $15.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8J Thank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app (https://jane.app/book_a_demo) Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcast

    38 min

  2. 2d ago

    The Truth of Who You Are with Dan Grové

    Dan Grové is an author and the creator of the Fire & Water Paradigm, a framework reimagining modern masculinity through emotionally honest and mythic experiences. His work, which includes the book series Strong Enough to Fall, Strong Enough to Rise, and Strong Enough to Lead, guides men from emotional shutdown to sovereignty and from wounded boyhood to embodied manhood. Rather than offering quick fixes, he provides "mirrors" that invite presence, helping men who have lost their sense of direction to rebuild from within by integrating the masculine principle of Fire with the feminine principle of Water. Strong Enough To Fall, by Dan Grove Modern Masculinity Journal https://www.dan-grove.com/journal Podcast https://www.dan-grove.com/pod-cast About Dan Grové https://www.dan-grove.com/about Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support. --- Thank you for listening! If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps. $5.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2 $10.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L $15.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8J Thank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app (https://jane.app/book_a_demo) Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcast

    32 min

  3. 5d ago

    The Benefits of Ketamine with Sharon Niv, PhD

    Sharon is the co-founder of Joyous PBC, an AI-powered platform focused on making mental health treatment affordable and accessible.  A cognitive psychologist, she has led the development of patient programs and created Joyous for Therapists, a collaboration tool designed to support clinicians. Her work centers on the psycholytic ketamine approach for trauma treatment — a low-risk method with negligible psychiatric or medical emergency rates.  Because low-dose ketamine produces partial dissociation, clients stay oriented while gaining enough psychological distance to work directly with trauma targets.  It requires far less training than psychedelic therapy and has shown strong effectiveness for trauma care. In This EpisodeJoyous PBCSharon on IGsharonniv.substack.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support. --- Thank you for listening! If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps. $5.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2 $10.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L $15.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8J Thank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app (https://jane.app/book_a_demo) Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcast

    30 min

  4. Jun 3

    Heart, Soul and Guts with Adena Bank Lees, LCSW

    Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, LIAC, BCETS, CP is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed addiction counselor, board-certified expert in traumatic stress, and certified practitioner of psychodrama with more than 35 years of experience. A recognized authority on childhood trauma, Adena specializes in covert emotional incest — a form of hidden abuse she also knows personally, as a thriver with a lived history of childhood sexual abuse and covert emotional incest. Adena is the author of Covert Emotional Incest: The Hidden Sexual Abuse, A Story of Hope and Healing (updated and revised edition), which includes over 100 pages of new content for clinicians featuring case vignettes, ethical treatment examples, and consultation guidelines. When she's not in the therapy room or training room, you'll find her laughing with loved ones, singing at the top of her lungs in the car, or soaking up time in nature. In this Episode: Adena on Linkedin Adena@adenabankleese.com Covert Emotional Incest Scale Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support. --- Thank you for listening! If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps. $5.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2 $10.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L $15.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8J Thank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app (https://jane.app/book_a_demo) Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcast

    40 min

  5. Jun 1

    Two Therapists in A Room with Megan Earles, LCSW and Mark Sylvester, MD

    Megan Earles, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in trauma, attachment, and relational healing. Through her practice, she helps individuals, couples, and families develop emotional regulation, deepen connection, and build resilience after experiences of loss, betrayal, and chronic stress. Megan blends evidence-based therapy with warmth and collaboration, inviting clients to access agency, insight, and healing that feels grounded in real life and sustainable over time. Dr. Sylvester is a psychiatrist and functional medicine physician whose expertise shapes the neurobiological framework of SST. Drawing from both clinical experience and his own healing journey, he emphasizes the brain-body connection and nervous system regulation. His work highlights how trauma, chronic stress, and toxic exposures impact the limbic and autonomic systems, ensuring that SST is both scientifically grounded and deeply client-centered. https://www.ssthealing.com/ Megan Earles – About/Home Page — https://meganearleslcsw.com/ Services — https://meganearleslcsw.com/services/ Contact / Connect — https://meganearleslcsw.com/contact/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support. --- Thank you for listening! If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps. $5.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2 $10.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L $15.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8J Thank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app (https://jane.app/book_a_demo) Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcast

    30 min

  6. May 29

    Anger What Do You Need From Me with Bronwyn Schweigerdt

    Bronwyn Schweigerdt is a licensed psychotherapist, podcaster, and anger expert dedicated to addressing the root causes of mental and physical illness. Drawing from her own personal experiences with depression, she explores the vital importance of acknowledging and managing internal feelings—specifically anger—as a primary catalyst for personal growth and informed decision-making. Beyond individual healing, Bronwyn provides practical strategies for navigating anger within relationships and examines the unique responsibility therapists have in managing their own emotional health while supporting others.  Angry at The Right Things podcastBronwyn on Youtube Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support. --- Thank you for listening! If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps. $5.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2 $10.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L $15.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8J Thank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app (https://jane.app/book_a_demo) Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcast

    28 min

  7. May 28

    Guest Host Series Susanne Babbel interviews Judyth Tsafrir

    Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir is the author of Sacred Psychiatry. She approaches trauma from a holistic and integrative perspective, bringing together psychiatry, somatic awareness, relational work, and astrology as meaningful frameworks for understanding psychological suffering and healing.  Her book, Sacred Psychiatry, received a National Indie Excellence Award (NIEA) in Alternative Health and Psychology. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support. --- Thank you for listening! If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps. $5.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2 $10.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L $15.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8J Thank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app (https://jane.app/book_a_demo) Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcast

    23 min

  8. May 27

    Saving Lives, Saving Men with John Henry Parker

    John Henry Parker is a modern author, behavioral analyst, and former Marine focused on trauma recovery and veteran transition. As co-founder of Harvesting Wisdom, he is known for his narrative approach to helping individuals navigate personal, professional, and military-to-civilian life challenges.He is the author of Men Harvesting Wisdom, a transformational guide to self-leadership that blends the hero’s journey with his “10 Heroic Dimensions” framework. Designed as both a book and a workbook, it invites readers into deep reflection and action, empowering them to uncover their own answers and actively shape who they are becoming. He is also the author of Be The Dawn In The Darkness. Through his writing and teaching, John Henry explores themes of resilience, identity, and transformation, offering practical insight and reflective guidance for those seeking a more grounded and purposeful life. About Harvesting WisdomFree ChaptersHome Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support. --- Thank you for listening! If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps. $5.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2 $10.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L $15.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8J Thank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app (https://jane.app/book_a_demo) Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcast

    38 min
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The Trauma Therapist Podcast is about the human spirit.  Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga. Hear the personal stories and insights of passionate professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others heal from trauma. Some guests pay a fee for sponsored appearances, which helps support production of the show. All paid segments are clearly disclosed. --- The Trauma Therapist Library has launched! Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some incredible guests on The Trauma Therapist Podcast. There are now over 1,000 episodes. The Library is a simple, curated membership space where I’ve grouped together conversations by topic, so you can go deeper into what matters to you without having to search through everything. You can check it out here: https://thetraumatherapistproject.squarespace.com/libraryhome Thank you, Guy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

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  • Creator
    Guy Crawford Macpherson
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.3K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Guy Crawford Macpherson
  • Show Website
    The Trauma Therapist
  • Provider
    Guy Crawford Macpherson

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