Trauma & Pop Culture Katherine Spearing

Katherine and Catherine (new cohost!) discuss the trauma found in the book The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. 
In this episode we discuss: 
The difference between sociopathy, psychopathy, and narcissism.
If trauma causes these disorders. 
How family of origin trauma can impact siblings differently. 
And more! 
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This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC
The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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September 16, 2023

Katherine and Catherine (new cohost!) discuss the trauma found in the book and TV show Lessons in Chemistry.
In this episode we discuss:
Trauma from marginalization, mysogyny, and patriarchy
Trauma from assualt
Reconnecting to ourselves when we have experienced trauma
How trauma can cause our body to react—even when we are safe!
And more!
Catherine Quiring’s socials and links: Website: www.cqcounseling.com
Join Mailing List: https://www.cqcounseling.com/freebies
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Facebook: @cqcounseling (https://www.facebook.com/cqcounseling/)
YouTube:  @catherinequiring (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaInnZ9JUbQ6CLyOTLqwdjw)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-quiring/
Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IfvPWdsLK3iGynhjCu4I7
Substack: https://catherinequiring.substack.com/subscribe
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/catherinequiring
Katherine Spearing’s socials and links: Website: Katherinespearing.com
Instagram: @katherinespearing
Media Kit: katherinespearing.com/media
Book a session: bit.ly/BookASession_TraumaRecovery
Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fSFtO7bpKAPfTCHgDz5yC
This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC
The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod
September 16, 2023

In this episode we discuss why some trauma survivors might find the Horror or Thriller genre cathartic.
Articles used for research in this episode:
https://www.cnet.com/health/how-scary-movies-can-help-you-de-stress-according-to-science/
https://neurosciencenews.com/horror-trauma-healing-18518/
Welcome to Trauma and Pop Culture, a monthly podcast where we seek to make knowledge about trauma accessible to the everyday person through analyzing books, movies, TV shows, and other elements of popular culture through a trauma lens. 
Please be advised that every discussion assumes everyone has listened to or read or watched said popular item. Expect spoilers around any corner. 
If you have questions about trauma or a show or movie or anything you think would be great to analyze, send it to traumandpopculture@gmail.com
I’m a Trauma Recovery Coach who also works with clients one on one. If you’re interested in working with me, you can visit my website, KatherineSpearing.com/coaching for more information and use the contact form to reach out.
While you’re on my website, you can sign up for my monthly mailing list, where I’ll send out more tidbits about trauma, what popular culture stories I have found helpful on my own trauma recovery journey, plus a few other things you might enjoy. 
While the tone of this podcast is mostly light-hearted and fun, we will be discussing trauma. There might be some elements that are activating, especially if you are a trauma survivor. So move slow and take care of yourself. If you find yourself overwhelmed, you can always take a break, and come back later. 
This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC
The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod
September 16, 2023

In the episode we discuss:
Trauma and entitlement
The trauma impact on men from patriarchy
The trauma impact on women from patriarchy
Welcome to Trauma and Pop Culture, a monthly podcast where we seek to make knowledge about trauma accessible to the everyday person through analyzing books, movies, TV shows, and other elements of popular culture through a trauma lens. 
Please be advised that every discussion assumes everyone has listened to or read or watched said popular item. Expect spoilers around any corner. 
If you have questions about trauma or a show or movie or anything you think would be great to analyze, send it to traumandpopculture@gmail.com
I’m a Trauma Recovery Coach who also works with clients one on one. If you’re interested in working with me, you can visit my website, KatherineSpearing.com/coaching for more information and use the contact form to reach out.
While you’re on my website, you can sign up for my monthly mailing list, where I’ll send out more tidbits about trauma, what popular culture stories I have found helpful on my own trauma recovery journey, plus a few other things you might enjoy. 
While the tone of this podcast is mostly light-hearted and fun, we will be discussing trauma. There might be some elements that are activating, especially if you are a trauma survivor. So move slow and take care of yourself. If you find yourself overwhelmed, you can always take a break, and come back later. 
This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC
The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

 I’m with my friend and colleague, Cait West for this episode. If you’re interested in learning more about the impact of high-control religion, known as religious trauma, check out my other podcast, Uncertain. Cait and I did an episode over there, diving into more specifics about our experiences growing up in Christian Fundamentalism.
Also, keep an eye out for Cait’s memoir about leaving Christian Patriarchy, which releases in spring 2024.
Extra content warning for this episode as we will be discussing child physical abuse.
In the episode we discuss:
What it’s like inside high-control religious spaces
How the trauma from high-control religious spaces shows up after you leave
Things that help on the recovery journey
Welcome to Trauma and Pop Culture, a monthly podcast where we seek to make knowledge about trauma accessible to the everyday person through analyzing books, movies, TV shows, and other elements of popular culture through a trauma lens. 
Please be advised that every discussion assumes everyone has listened to or read or watched said popular item. Expect spoilers around any corner. 
If you have questions about trauma or a show or movie or anything you think would be great to analyze, send it to traumandpopculture@gmail.com
I’m a Trauma Recovery Coach who also works with clients one on one. If you’re interested in working with me, you can visit my website, KatherineSpearing.com/coaching for more information and use the contact form to reach out.
While you’re on my website, you can sign up for my monthly mailing list, where I’ll send out more tidbits about trauma, what popular culture stories I have found helpful on my own trauma recovery journey, plus a few other things you might enjoy. 
While the tone of this podcast is mostly light-hearted and fun, we will be discussing trauma. There might be some elements that are activating, especially if you are a trauma survivor. So move slow and take care of yourself. If you find yourself overwhelmed, you can always take a break, and come back later. 
This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC
The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

In this episode I will be discussing Viola Davis’s story with my friend and colleague trauma therapist Heather Gargis.
In this episode we discuss:
The trauma that might result from poverty
Powerless and trauma
Physical symptoms of trauma
How hope, dreams, and creativity helps us recover
How compassion and empathy helps us heal
Welcome to Trauma and Pop Culture, a monthly podcast where we seek to make knowledge about trauma accessible to the everyday person through analyzing books, movies, TV shows, and other elements of popular culture through a trauma lens. 
Please be advised that every discussion assumes everyone has listened to or read or watched said popular item. Expect spoilers around any corner. 
If you have questions about trauma or a show or movie or anything you think would be great to analyze, send it to traumandpopculture@gmail.com
I’m a Trauma Recovery Coach who also works with clients one on one. If you’re interested in working with me, you can visit my website, KatherineSpearing.com/coaching for more information and use the contact form to reach out.
While you’re on my website, you can sign up for my monthly mailing list, where I’ll send out more tidbits about trauma, what popular culture stories I have found helpful on my own trauma recovery journey, plus a few other things you might enjoy. 
While the tone of this podcast is mostly light-hearted and fun, we will be discussing trauma. There might be some elements that are activating, especially if you are a trauma survivor. So move slow and take care of yourself. If you find yourself overwhelmed, you can always take a break, and come back later. 
The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod