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The Trauma Therapist

Guy Crawford Macpherson
  • 4.5 (519)
  • 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

  1. 3D AGO

    A Shared Journey of Healing & Transformation with Sean/a Smith and Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison

    Sean/a Smith: Sean/a’s bold style and vibrant spirit made her a beloved figure in La Jolla—despite being unhoused for years. When Dr. Kirsten Harrison learned Sean/a’s story, she was moved to help. Their connection sparked a shared journey of healing, advocacy, and transformation. From life on the streets to co-author and national speaker, Sean/a now champions intersex rights and dignity for the marginalized, always grounded in her deep sense of community.Dr. Kirsten Harrison: Dr. Kirsten Harrison is a psychologist specializing in trauma, with research experience at UCLA and advanced studies at institutions like Georgetown, Harvard, and Pepperdine. But her greatest education has come from working directly with survivors of PTSD, DID, and near-death experiences. Inspired by their resilience, she continues to share her expertise with compassion and purpose, guided by the strength of those she serves. In This EpisodeDr. Kirsten’s websiteI, Sean/a: The Story of A Homeless Intersex Woman Who Inspired A Community Become 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. Thank you to our Sponsors: Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

    30 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    Radical Honesty with Dan Fabrizi

    Dan Fabrizi is a real estate entrepreneur and senior living consultant whose career includes leading one of Florida’s largest and most effective COVID care units for 1,200+ seniors. Despite his success, burnout pushed him toward therapy and a personal reinvention that reshaped both his business and his identity.Now, as founder of Burgh2Bay Partners, Dan brings radical honesty and emotional intelligence to conversations about trauma, leadership, and resilience. Passionate about reaching men, entrepreneurs, and young people under constant pressure to perform, he speaks with a candid, unfiltered voice grounded in lived experience. In This EpisodeDan’s websiteArtem Vale Foundation Become 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. Thank you to our Sponsors: Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

    26 min

  3. 12/22/2025

    Thor’s Hammer with Jordan Hanson

    Jordan is the founder of Jordan’s Artful Wellness, a massage therapist, yoga instructor, and brain injury survivor whose life was profoundly changed after sustaining a severe injury from Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).  Drawing from her personal recovery, she blends her professional training in bodywork and nervous system regulation with lived experience to support others navigating trauma, chronic illness, and neurological injury. Through writing, advocacy, and community education, Jordan is raising awareness about misunderstood brain injuries while empowering others to approach healing with compassion, patience, and curiosity. In This EpisodeJordan on IG: @jordansartfulwellness Jordan on YT: @JordansArtfulWellness A giant thank you to our sponsors: Jane App – Simple EMR with no contracts or hidden fees. Free onboarding + data imports. 👉 Book a Demo | See How Jane App Can Support Your Practice | Code GUY1MO - Arizona Trauma Clinic - Online Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist course (self-paced + CE credits). 🎓 Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual | 15% off with ati-15off - Incumental - If you’re struggling with gambling or supporting someone who is — there’s help. The Incumental app offers 24/7 tools and guidance for your recovery journey. Visit incumental.com. Become 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. Thank you to our Sponsors: Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

    29 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    The Science Behind Recovery with Dr. Smita Das

    Dr. Smita Das is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine, and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford.  With over 20 years of experience in clinical care, research, and leadership—including her role as VP of Psychiatry & Complex Care at Lyra Health—she’s known for bringing nuance and compassion to how we talk about trauma and addiction.  What sets her apart is how she addresses overlooked trauma, especially among high-functioning populations. She’s been a leading voice in reframing motherhood—not just as joy, but as a potential mental health breaking point. Dr. Das explores how sleep deprivation, identity rupture, hormonal shifts, and the invisibility of caregiving pain can mirror complex trauma, challenging the notion that maternal crises are rare. In This EpisodeDr. Smita in Psychology TodayThe Science Behind RecoveryDr. Das on LinkedIn Become 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. Thank you to our Sponsors: Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

    29 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    There's No Pill for Shame with Rob Gent

    Dr. Gent is an accomplished clinician and expert in psychotherapeutic development with a distinguished career that spans over two decades. He is currently the Chief Clinical Officer at Pacific Quest where he oversees the Clinical program, ensuring the highest standards of care and leading a dedicated team of professionals. In This EpisodeRob’s websitePacific Quest on FacebookPacific Quest on Youtube Become 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. Thank you to our Sponsors: Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

    34 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    Making the Mystical Practical with Jill Sitnick

    Jill Sitnick is a trauma-informed psychedelic educator, retreat leader, and coach who helps people move from surviving to thriving through safe, grounded psychedelic-assisted healing.  Through her work with The Journey Sage, Jill offers coaching, retreats, and education that equip clients and clinicians with practical tools for lasting transformation—not just fleeting insights. As an author and educator, she focuses on making the mystical practical so others can walk the path of healing with confidence and safety. In This EpisodeJill's websiteJill on FacebookJill’s books Become 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. Thank you to our Sponsors: Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

    29 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    The Unconscious Life of Sexuality with Juliane Maxwald

    Juliane Maxwald is a licensed psychoanalyst, AASECT-certified sex therapist, and the author of the upcoming book Psychoanalytic Sex Therapy: Exploring the Unconscious Life of Sexuality (Routledge, Dec 2025).  She specializes in exploring how trauma shapes adult sexual expression—manifesting as dissociation, shame, compulsive patterns, shutdown, or fear of intimacy—and how healing can emerge through depth psychology, attachment work, and somatic attunement.  Juliane brings a unique lens to the intersection of trauma, sexuality, and the therapeutic relationship, highlighting the body as both a site of injury and a path to recovery. In This EpisodeJuliane’s website Become 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. Thank you to our Sponsors: Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

    29 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    Guest Host Series: Christina Kantzavelos interviews Cassandra Solano, LCSW

    Cassandra helps people heal intergenerational trauma through somatic and ancestral practices. Through blending shadow work, inner child healing, and ritual, they guide clients into deeper liberation and authentic empowerment, so they can embody purpose and positively impact the world around them. In this Episode:  instagram.com/healinglineages Become 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. Thank you to our Sponsors: Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demo Journey Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membership Therapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

    24 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. 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1.3K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Guy Crawford Macpherson
  • Show Website
    The Trauma Therapist
  • Provider
    Guy Crawford Macpherson

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