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The Gifts of Trauma

Compassionate Inquiry
Compassionate Inquiry
Trauma
Mental Health
Trauma Healing
Healing
Authenticity
Addiction
Shame
Menopause
Childhood Trauma
Grief
Vulnerability
Masculinity
Northern Ireland
Emotional Healing
Mindfulness
Gabor Maté
Patriarchy
Attachment Theory
ADHD

Presented by Compassionate Inquiry®, the Gifts of Trauma is a weekly podcast that features personal stories of trauma healing and the gifts revealed on the path to authenticity. Compassionate Inquiry® is a psychotherapeutic approach created by Dr. Gabor Maté over several decades while working with both patients and retreat participants.Join us to hear what it was like for our guests to live with t... more

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Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard.

Some healing journeys begin with a single crisis. This deeply moving conversation tracks a healing journey that spans more than 5 decades; from infant medical trauma, to being sent to a ... more

Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard.

What if the part of yourself you've been taught to suppress is actually the doorway to being fully alive? Charon has spent a lifetime exploring that question, as a somatic therapist, a shamanic bo... more

Hosted by J'aime Rothbard, Kevin Young & Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. What happens when you look back at a hundred conversations, a hundred faces, and a hundred stories? We're celebrating two years of The Gifts of Trauma with a... more

Hosted by Kevin Young and Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard.

Authenticity isn't something we build, but something we've always carried and spend our lifetimes learning to trust. Sat Dharam defines authenticity as fidelity to one's ... more

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Recent Guests

Anouk Bindels
Dutch psychologist, family and relationship therapist, author, and trauma therapist
Self-employed; CI community/Heart and Brain Healing Process
Episode: From 'Difficult Child' To Healing Difficult Clients, with Anouk Bindels
Charon Widmer
Therapist and author; expert in somatic therapy, compassion-based inquiry, and relationship work
Episode: Your Nervous System Path to Intimacy and Aliveness, with Charon Normand-Widmer
Sat Dharam Kaur
CEO and Queen Bee of Compassionate Inquiry
Compassionate Inquiry
Episode: Weeds, Weevils and the Cultivation of Authenticity, with Sat Dharam Kaur
Stephanie Sheng
CI practitioner and somatic therapist with focus on homecoming and belonging
Compassionate Inquiry
Episode: "So Many Ways to Come Home" In the Journey to Belonging, with Stephanie Sheng
Solea Anani
Indigenous Dominican, West African, Chinese and Spanish ancestry; specializes in ancestral reverence and somatic attunement
Independent practitioner
Episode: Tending to Our Wounds: Where Science Meets Spirit, with Solea Anani & Dr Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie Apigian
Double board-certified physician focusing on biology of trauma, somatic work, and targeted biology
Biology of Trauma / Biology of Trauma Podcast
Episode: Tending to Our Wounds: Where Science Meets Spirit, with Solea Anani & Dr Aimie Apigian
Dr Mays Imad
Educator focused on social determinants of student well-being and intergenerational trauma
Independent educator / Compassionate Inquiry
Episode: The Teacher's Wound: Beyond the Therapy Room, with Allison Creech, Rachèl Hughes & Dr Mays Imad
Rachèl Hughes
Educator and Compassionate Inquiry practitioner; educator support and trauma-informed practices in schools
Compassionate Inquiry / Schools and learning communities
Episode: The Teacher's Wound: Beyond the Therapy Room, with Allison Creech, Rachèl Hughes & Dr Mays Imad
Euphrasia Nyaki
Faculty member of Somatic Experiencing and professor of Family Constellation System Therapy; co-founder of AFYA Holistic Healing Center
AFYA Holistic Healing Center (Brazil)
Episode: The Therapist's Wound: Healing Through Shared Humanity, with Efu Nyaki and Rennet Wong-Gates

Hosts

Rosemary Davies-Janes
Host of Gifts of Trauma; CI practitioner and educator
Kevin Young
Host of The Gifts of Trauma; CI practitioner; educator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Thank you for this podcast

    Thank you for the space to share stories, connect with each other in our humanity, and find inspiration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aydcee
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing!!

    Strongly recommended to listen to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura111888333
    Italy2 years ago
  • Wonderful podcast

    Such a blessing to listen to this podcast highlighting people's inner worlds and how Dr. Gabor Maté's work helped them overcome trauma. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leila Lucas
    United Arab Emirates2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    As a compassionate inquiry student I really appreciate hearing about real life experiences and applications of this approach :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MyriKlein
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Wonderful

    I have been loving tuning into this podcast. It gives me space, soothes my heart, engages me and gives me a lot of pause for thought. Thank you for these stories that unite us and help us understand we are not alone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GypsygrlnWill
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for its compassionate, insightful conversations and practical takeaways.
Guests are described as authentic and deeply experienced in trauma work.
The discussions are noted for being emotionally safe, nuanced, and humanity-centered.

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Your Nervous System Path to Intimacy and Aliveness, with Charon Normand-Widmer
Q: What would working with you look like and what can people expect?
She outlines a hybrid model including one-on-one sessions, group circles, and an online/ Substack presence, focusing on nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and communication; outcomes include deeper authenticity and improved relationship dynamics.
Your Nervous System Path to Intimacy and Aliveness, with Charon Normand-Widmer
Q: Could you describe a situation where the process you described has worked for people?
Widmer describes couples using presence-centered techniques like mindful breathing and pausing to de-escalate conflicts, allowing both partners to feel seen and heard, which then enables them to repair and reconnect.
Weeds, Weevils and the Cultivation of Authenticity, with Sat Dharam Kaur
Q: Has the journey toward authenticity ever led you to a moment where you asked, 'Holy smoke, what am I doing here?' and how did you navigate obstacles like shame or fear?
He explains that erosion of shame and fear of rejection are ongoing processes, aided by being received and supported by a community, which builds trust in one's authenticity. The path involves recognizing and facing inner fears, then replacing them with sustainable, beneficial habits and trusted relationships.
"So Many Ways to Come Home" In the Journey to Belonging, with Stephanie Sheng
Q: Where else have your travels or studies shaped your sense of home?
She describes how experiences in Colombia, with indigenous elders and ceremonial songs, opened her to a broader spectrum of what home can feel like—deep remembrance and a sense of having been somewhere before—expanding the concept beyond a single place.
"So Many Ways to Come Home" In the Journey to Belonging, with Stephanie Sheng
Q: What initiated your search for home?
Stephanie explains that her upbringing—being between the US, Hong Kong, and later exposure to death and illness in her family—was a driving force toward questioning belonging, which evolved into a lifelong exploration of home as an inner state rather than a fixed location.

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The series centers on personal healing from trauma through compassionate inquiry, featuring a steady stream of practitioners, educators, clinicians, and thought leaders who share lived experiences and professional insights. Episodes frequently explore trauma-informed education, healing archetypes like the “wounded healer,” grief and loss, Indigenous and marginalized perspectives, masculinity and community, and climate/collective trauma. A standout throughline is turning inward with curiosity to transform fear, pain, and shame into authenticity, connection, and practical paths for action. The format often blends intimate storytelling with applied frameworks, offering listeners concrete guidance for healing, caregiving, and relational growth ... more

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1. Anouk Bindels
2. Charon Widmer
3. Sat Dharam Kaur
4. Stephanie Sheng
5. Solea Anani
6. Dr. Aimie Apigian
7. Dr Mays Imad
8. Rachèl Hughes

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