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Artwork for Transforming Trauma
Complex Trauma
Neuroaffective Relational Model
Mental Health
Trauma
NARM
Trauma-Informed Care
Neuroaffective Relational Model (NARM)
Personal Growth
Narcissism
Complex PTSD
Therapeutic Relationships
Grief
Self-Discovery
Trauma Recovery
Gender Violence
Post-Traumatic Growth
Psychotherapy
Religious Trauma
Addiction Treatment
Personality Patterns

In-depth conversations about how to help individuals and communities thrive after Complex Trauma. In a modern world beset by trauma and a legacy of suffering, conflict and disconnection, healing trauma can serve as a vehicle for personal and social transformation. Interviews with mental health and other helping professionals who are using the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®), as well as ot... more

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Artwork for Transforming Trauma

Latest Episodes

CTTC faculty Stefanie Klein and Lisa Gillispie explore what it really takes to embody what you learn, trust yourself in the therapy room, and grow through relational learning and professional community. How do you teach a trauma-informed model that e... more

Understanding subjugation trauma, coercive control, dissociation, self-blame, and the clinical work of helping survivors reclaim trust in themselves. Social media platforms are filled with attention-grabbing posts on how to spot, leave, or recover fr... more

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How trauma therapists can apply polyvagal theory to recognize physiological cues, understand survival responses, and use co-regulation to support safety, connection, and re-embodiment. If psychotherapy is about reconnecting to a genuine expression of... more

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A trauma-informed conversation about asking difficult questions, understanding family patterns, creating safer communication, and changing what gets passed to the next generation by finding the courage to "say out loud what is necessary." Sometimes s... more

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Recent Guests

Stefanie Klein
Licensed clinical social worker, NARM Master Therapist, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Complex Trauma Training Center
Episode: What Makes NARM® Training Different? Where Clinical Skills Meet Personal Transformation with Stefanie Klein and Lisa Gillispie
Lisa Gillispie
Licensed clinical counselor, NARM Trainer, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Complex Trauma Training Center
Episode: What Makes NARM® Training Different? Where Clinical Skills Meet Personal Transformation with Stefanie Klein and Lisa Gillispie
Daniel Shaw
Psychotherapist, consultant, and author of Traumatic Narcissism Theory: A Contemporary Psychoanalytic Introduction
Episode: How Traumatic Narcissism Harms and How Survivors Heal with Daniel Shaw
Stephen W. Porges
Behavioral neuroscientist and originator of Polyvagal Theory
Kinsey Institute, Indiana University; Polyvagal Institute
Episode: Polyvagal Theory in the Therapy Room with Dr. Stephen Porges
Nicole Russell-Wharton
Award-winning social impact leader, mental health advocate, co-founder of Precious Dreams Foundation
Precious Dreams Foundation
Episode: Breaking Generational Silence and Healing Inherited Trauma with Nicole Russell-Wharton
Dr. Paul Conti
Psychiatrist, author of Trauma, The Invisible Epidemic; author of What's Going Right
Episode: How Trauma Changes Us and How We Heal with Dr. Paul Conti, Author of What's Going Right
Annecy Báez
Dominican-American writer, psychotherapist, educator, and mixed media artist
Toro University Graduate School of Social Work; writer/artist
Episode: Corazonada: Migration, Memory and Heartfulness with Dr. Annecy Báez
Amanda Losch
Therapist and private practice owner; neurodivergent parent
Private practice in Chicago suburbs; NeuroDivergent Family Guide
Episode: Raising Neurodivergent Kids Without Shame with Amanda Losch, NARM® Master Therapist
Dr. Ann Kelley
Licensed psychologist, couples therapist, co-host of Therapist Uncensored
Therapist Uncensored
Episode: Beyond Attachment Styles: Secure Relating & Trauma Healing with Dr. Ann Kelley, Therapist Uncensored

Host

Emily Ruth
Emily Ruth — host of the series, focused on complex trauma, NARM, and trauma-informed care.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 262 ratings
  • Insightful but needs to acknowledge source

    Great host and content - I really appreciate how client experiences are centered. However in the episode with Alli Malnick, the meditation “event” should have been named (Vipassana). Give credit where credit is due please.

    Apple Podcasts
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    campfire_kinship
    Canadaa year ago
  • Transforming Trauma

    Emily Ruth’s conversation with Richard Schwartz was informative, eye-opening and moving. This idea of coming home to our selves and understanding our parts is so powerful! Really enjoyed. Thank you for sharing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShayeMay
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it

    Love this podcast as a platform for cutting edge trauma discussion

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ndhegwvsvdujrr
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you

    I love this podcast and have gotten so much comfort and insight from listening to each episode. You all are so inclusive. Thank you for the “realness”.. so powerful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blossoms momme
    United States3 years ago
  • Soupy mess of empathy

    The tones and language used here reveals everything that is WRONG with psychology today. I cannot believe Jonathan Shedler agreed to be on this podcast.

    Adults behaving like gurus. Condescending and misandrist language.

    Don’t listen to these people!!!

    Ugh.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Angelo43200
    South Africa3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Accessible explanations of complex theories and exercises for listeners.
Thoughtful, practical trauma conversations with strong guest lineups.
Highly praised for inclusivity and hopeful perspective.
Realistic, trauma-centered discussions that empower healing.

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How Traumatic Narcissism Harms and How Survivors Heal with Daniel Shaw
Q: What gives you hope in the human capacity to recover from these systems of subjugation?
Shaw says he has faith in human healing potential, sharing examples of animals helping distressed or frightened companions as reminders that wounded people can eventually feel safe enough to accept help.
How Traumatic Narcissism Harms and How Survivors Heal with Daniel Shaw
Q: What would you like our listeners to come away with from our conversation today?
Shaw hopes listeners gain a clear, coherent understanding of the clinical usefulness of Traumatic Narcissism Theory.
What Makes NARM® Training Different? Where Clinical Skills Meet Personal Transformation with Stefanie Klein and Lisa Gillispie
Q: How have you learned to make the model your own as a teacher while honoring the integrity of the model?
They explain that moving away from scripts and trusting their own understanding helped them teach in their authentic voices while remaining grounded in NARM's core principles. They see this as an ongoing process of embodiment.
What Makes NARM® Training Different? Where Clinical Skills Meet Personal Transformation with Stefanie Klein and Lisa Gillispie
Q: What did the transition from being a student of NARM to becoming a teacher ask of you, both professionally and personally?
Gillispie and Klein describe excitement about teaching alongside self-doubt, pressure, and the challenge of translating clinical knowledge into effective instruction. They say mentorship and learning together helped them work through those experiences.
Breaking Generational Silence and Healing Inherited Trauma with Nicole Russell-Wharton
Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to break generational cycles but feels overwhelmed?
Acknowledge that healing is bigger than one person, start small with asking the right questions, create safe spaces for dialogue, and realize that progress—even if gradual—benefits future generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Transforming Trauma

What is Transforming Trauma about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show foregrounds trauma-informed care through the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) and related modalities, featuring clinicians, researchers, and educators who examine developmental, intergenerational, and cultural trauma. Episodes frequently cover practical healing frameworks, secure relating, neurobiology-informed therapy, grief and loss, dissociation, and the integration of expressive arts or music in healing. A notable throughline is joining clinical depth with approachable storytelling, mentorship, and ongoing training opportunities, often spotlighting training programs and community-building within trauma-focused networks. The program likely attracts professionals seeking evidence-based approaches, as well as practitioners ... more

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1. Stefanie Klein
2. Lisa Gillispie
3. Daniel Shaw
4. Stephen W. Porges
5. Nicole Russell-Wharton
6. Dr. Paul Conti
7. Annecy Báez
8. Amanda Losch

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