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Bear Psychology Podcast

Dr. Anna Baranowsky
Trauma
Addiction
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Journeydance
Historical Trauma Programme
Psychoanalysis
Spiritual Awakening
Borderline Personality Disorder
Polyvagal Theory
Empathy
Dopamine
Transpersonal Psychology
Dr. Anna Lemke
Group Therapy
New York City
Toronto
Therapy
A Schizoid At Smith
Two Times As Much Love
Mindful Self-Compassion

Dr. Anna Baranowsky is a Canadian Clinical Psychologist, CEO of the Traumatology Institute, Founder and President of the Board at Trauma Practice. She is the author of two books on trauma, numerous courses to help train professionals in trauma mental health and the developer of the Trauma Recovery Program for Self-Guided trauma care. She works with trauma survivors and those with Post-Traumatic St... more

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This guide for mental health professionals offers an insightful, conversational approach to mastering empathic communication with clients. Dr. Douglas Flemons invites readers to join him in a dialogue that incorporates voices from clinical research a... more

First responders and healthcare professionals are trained to manage crisis — but repeated exposure to trauma, loss, and high-stakes decision-making can take a cumulative toll. Over time, this can lead to emotional exhaustion, sleep disruption, irrita... more

Addiction isn't just about pain—it can also be a call to something greater. The darkest paths can sometimes lead to the brightest truths by walking the path from suffering to self-discovery. In his book, "The Shadow of a Figure of Light: The Archetyp... more

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Recent Guests

Douglas Flemons
Professor Emeritus of Couple and Family Therapy; co-director of Context Consultants
Context Consultants
Episode: Caring for patients with kindness and connection
Dr. Tania Bielak
Clinical psychologist and author of The Strength to Serve
Traumatology Institute / Bear Psychology (association through show/book)
Episode: The Strength to Serve: Mental Health for First Responders & Care Providers
Mick Reiss
Paramedic and mental health clinician with frontline experience
Bear Psychology
Episode: The Strength to Serve: Mental Health for First Responders & Care Providers
Cody Peterson
Author and subject of the book discussed; desert rat from the American Southwest with experience in homelessness and addiction
Author, The Shadow of a Figure of Light (book)
Episode: Addiction and the Journey to Enlightenment
Dr. Arielle Schwartz
Clinical Psychologist, trauma specialist, author
Author of The Polyvagal Theory Workbook for Trauma
Episode: Using Polyvagal Theory for Healing
Daniel Fox
Licensed psychologist, BPD specialist, author of The Relationship Workbook for BPD
Author, The Relationship Workbook for BPD
Episode: The Relationships Workbook for BPD
Steve Taylor
Psychologist and author focusing on transpersonal psychology and spiritual awakening
Author of The Adventure and The Leap
Episode: Inner Growth for emotional healing
Joan Peters
Author of Untangling, A Memoir of Psychoanalysis
Author, Professor Emeritus
Episode: The Power of Psychoanalysis
Eileen Beltzner
Author of Two Times as Much Love, A Separation and Divorce Story for Parents and Children
Author
Episode: Divorce and New Beginnings

Host

Dr. Anna Baranowsky
Host focused on bearing witness to evolving mood, mind, and health; founder and leader in trauma-focused organizations; educator and practitioner.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Bear Psychology Podcast hosted by Dr. Anna Baranowsky is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Dr. Anna's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. She has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    I think it is excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlene Maj
    Canada7 years ago

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The conversations blend science with lived experience and spirituality in a respectful, accessible way.
Listeners praise the show for thoughtful, compassionate trauma discussions and practical tools.

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Caring for patients with kindness and connection
Q: What is a practical example of how to avoid the 'I get you' trap with clients?
Stand back from the claim to understand, acknowledge the client's pain explicitly, and invite them to confirm or correct the empathic understanding.
Caring for patients with kindness and connection
Q: How can clinicians prevent burnout while staying deeply connected to clients?
By practicing empathic engagement with deliberate disengagement, using humility, and employing strategies like compassionate presence without becoming overwhelmed by the client's pain.
Caring for patients with kindness and connection
Q: What inspired you to write about empathy at this stage of your career?
Dr. Flemons describes a long-standing interest in empathy, driven by teaching, clinical practice, and a desire to clarify conflicting literature so practitioners can apply empathy more effectively.
Use Movement to Heal Trauma
Q: How can JourneyDance be accessible to older people or those with medical conditions?
Toni confirms it can be practiced in various formats, including seated or chair-based movements, and that a caregiver or guide can adapt routines to fit mobility needs, broadening accessibility.
Inner Growth for emotional healing
Q: What exactly are the eight qualities of wakefulness and how are they developed?
They include disidentification from the ego, gratitude, presence, altruism, acceptance, integration with the body, dissolving psychological attachment, and embracing mortality, among others; these are developed through a map and practical exercises that can be practiced in groups and individually.

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The show centers on trauma, mental health, and personal growth through expert interviews, clinician-led discussions, and first-person recovery journeys. Episodes blend neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, and spiritual perspectives to help listeners understand healing, resilience, and healthy relationships. Notable strengths include a steady emphasis on trauma-informed care, practical tools for regulation and self-compassion, and approachable conversations with leading psychologists, authors, and trauma practitioners. The format often pairs clinical insight with real-world applications for therapists, students, and informed lay listeners seeking deeper self-understanding and better caregiving approaches.

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1. Douglas Flemons
2. Dr. Tania Bielak
3. Mick Reiss
4. Cody Peterson
5. Dr. Arielle Schwartz
6. Daniel Fox
7. Steve Taylor
8. Joan Peters

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