Best Brad Kammer Podcasts (2025)

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Humanizing the Trans Experience with Brianna Wu of Dollcast 48:17

27m ago48:17

48:17

Living an authentic life has always required a fair amount of courage. But the online world has created an environment in which targeted intimidation and persecution are accepted, and even encouraged too often. Virtual bullying is especially vicious when directed at folks with marginalized identities. One woman has worked hard to thrive online and …

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Creating Healthier Relationships by Identifying Your Personality Patterns with Steven Kessler 51:27

13d ago51:27

51:27

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, CTTC Director and NARM® Senior Trainer Brad Kammer welcomes psychologist, author, and trainer Steven Kessler, MFT, to discuss the role that personality patterns play in our communication styles and how those patterns impact our relationships. The pair delve into the origins of these patterns and the unconscio…

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Finding Belonging in the Heart of Grief with Karen Ihrig 47:15

27d ago47:15

47:15

Grief is a natural response to loss that all of us will encounter. For all its universality, however, our society has grown increasingly grief-adverse and avoidant. One grief specialist relies on her NARM® training to reacquaint clients with their agency. In doing so, she invites their sorrow to coexist with curiosity, compassion, and gentleness. O…

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How Relating to Ourselves as Complex Humans Makes us Better Therapists with Lisa Gillispie, NARM Master Therapist and CTTC Lead Training Assistant 44:13

1M ago44:13

44:13

Connection and healing often happen amid our messiest, most vulnerable moments. The rawness of our experiences can create the space we need to welcome a new way of living, loving, and even learning. One clinical counselor has witnessed this truth repeatedly throughout her multifaceted career and personal life. Her ability to stay with discomfort an…

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Supporting Presence, Awareness, Connection, and Embodiment for Mental Health Professionals with Brad Kammer and Stefanie Klein of the Complex Trauma Training Center 46:54

2M ago46:54

46:54

Cultivating a culture of transparency is a challenge for any organization. Recording it for posterity on a podcast is a lesson in embodied connection. Transforming Trauma host Emily Ruth welcomes back Brad Kammer, Training Director and Senior Trainer at Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC), and Stefanie Klein, CTTC’s Assistant Training Director an…

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Celebrating 5 Years and 150 Episodes of Transforming Trauma with Brad Kammer and Emily Ruth 41:29

2M ago41:29

41:29

Milestones have a way of inviting reflection, and this one is no exception. This year-end review of Transforming Trauma also happens to be our 150th episode. CTTC Director and NARM® Senior Trainer Brad Kammer joins host Emily Ruth to reminisce about the incredible guests who have graced our current season and the many heartfelt conversations that h…

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Effective Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder With Mark L. Ruffalo 48:56

2M ago48:56

48:56

Did you know that the diagnostic criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD) has remained the same since it was officially added to the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders in 1980? Forty years later, BPD remains deeply misunderstood by the public and isolating for those who live with the condition. On …

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How to Be an Adult in Relationships with Dr. David Richo 46:02

3M ago46:02

46:02

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Dr. David Richo, PhD, MFT, psychotherapist, teacher, and writer to share wisdom from his 50+ years of helping people identify and resolve relationship challenges that often mirror issues from their childhood. Dr. Richo points to growth that arrives in the form of triggers – adverse em…

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Exploring Sexuality with Curiosity and Openness with Rikke Pristed 49:33

3M ago49:33

49:33

Sex is one of the most complex barriers to true intimacy in a relationship. It's also one of the least-discussed topics in therapy. Therapists often avoid discussing sex due to their perceived lack of subject knowledge or confidence in their therapeutic skills. Clinical Sexologist and Psychologist Rikke Pristed believes that therapists have already…

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An Adventure in Consciousness Through the Diamond Approach with Jessica Britt 52:26

4M ago52:26

52:26

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, CTTC Director and NARM® Senior Trainer Brad Kammer welcomes Jessica Britt, Training Director of The Diamond Approach, to share wisdom from her decades-long journey of personal healing and professional development. Jessica says that creating more depth in the field requires therapists to do the hard internal w…

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Honoring Neurodivergence With Curiosity and Humility With Daniel Morehead, MD 54:36

4M ago54:36

54:36

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is joined by Daniel Morehead, MD., a leading voice for mental health advocacy and author of Science Over Stigma: Education and Advocacy for Mental Health. Emily Ruth and Daniel examine what it means to be neurodivergent, the role variation plays in evolution, and the radical act of greeting ne…

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Post-Traumatic Growth for Women Leaving Prison with Alison Rapping 49:44

5M ago49:44

49:44

It’s no secret that incarcerated folks lack access to adequate mental health care while in prison. Reintegration support is even harder to come by once they are released. Sadly, women face even more significant challenges than men on both counts. But what if more trauma-informed professionals got involved in supporting formerly incarcerated women o…

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What Good Psychotherapy Looks Like With Dr. Jonathan Shedler 1:02:08

5M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes back Dr. Jonathan Shedler, renowned psychologist, author, consultant, researcher, and clinical educator. In their conversation, they are delving deeper into the elements that make up good psychotherapy and the importance of connection between therapist and client. Dr. Shedler and Emil…

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Creating SPACE for Self-Discovery and Community Support for Therapists 44:12

5M ago44:12

44:12

When was the last time you took a break from learning new professional skills and, instead, carved out space to pursue self-discovery and community support? On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes back the faculty of the Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC)––Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black––to introduce SPACE…

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How NARM Expands the Psychotherapeutic Landscape With Tobias Konermann 40:34

6M ago40:34

40:34

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Brad Kammer, CTTC Director and NARM® Senior Trainer, invites Tobias Konermann, Ph.D., NARM Therapist, to share insights from his recent article: How the NeuroAffective Relational Model Expands the Psychotherapeutic Landscape. Together, they discuss a broad range of topics, including what sets the developmenta…

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A New Model for Addiction Treatment with NARM-AC with James McNinch 43:46

6M ago43:46

43:46

Most addiction treatment models focus on behavioral change. And yet, many of these models fail at helping people fully recover from their addiction. Perhaps it is time to try something different? Applying NARM® to addiction brings focus to areas that behavioral interventions miss, like understanding the role of trauma, attachment, relationships, an…

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Integrating NARM into Group Therapy with Pamela Kraus 50:24

7M ago50:24

50:24

While many clinical modalities are designed for helping clients in individual therapy, trauma therapists are often looking for modalities that can better support their groups. One therapist was inspired to take NARM principles and apply them to group therapy. Her experience transformed how she thinks about the therapeutic group dynamic and the expa…

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Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting for Strength, Confidence and Healing with Mariah Rooney 44:17

7M ago44:17

44:17

There's a growing body of evidence suggesting that practices like weight lifting can support trauma-affected individuals on their healing journeys. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily is joined by Mariah Rooney, LCSW, co-founder of Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting, the one-of-a-kind non-profit program dedicated to the training and education…

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Empowering Adolescent Females in Residential Treatment With Kami Black of ROOTs Transition 44:42

7M ago44:42

44:42

We often discuss the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) as it relates to the adult journey of healing from complex trauma, but what about younger clients? On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is joined by Kami Black, LCSW, founder of ROOTs Transitions, a program that supports adolescent females ages 15 to 18 and their familie…

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Addiction Recovery within a Trauma-Informed Community with Laura Sorte of Release Recovery 52:13

8M ago52:13

52:13

Clinicians treating clients with complex trauma already understand the value of using the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) in 1:1 settings. Imagine, then, the transformative healing that might occur when applying NARM in group recovery and transitional living environments. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Laura…

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Emotional Engagement in the Therapeutic Relationship With Dr. Karen Maroda 56:12

8M ago56:12

56:12

Many therapists are conflicted about how to show up with their clients. While there is lots of training to be highly emotionally engaged with clients, there is also training that therapists should be more distant in sessions to avoid possible countertransference––which is the evoking of emotions and reactions within the therapist. What if, instead …

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Ecotherapy: How to Embody the Relationship Between the Nature Within and the Wildness Around Us With Joseph McCaffrey 44:53

9M ago44:53

44:53

A vital tenet of the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) is that, no matter how withdrawn or isolated one becomes due to complex trauma, humans remain instinctively and spontaneously drawn towards connection, just as plants are drawn towards the sun. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth is joined by Joseph McCaffrey, LPC, LMHC, an …

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The Power of Creative Expression in Healing Trauma with Jeanette LeBlanc 50:23

9M ago50:23

50:23

Telling our story––to a trusted friend, a therapist, or ourselves––is a continuous unfolding. Each layer shed is an opportunity to re-engage with the past and assess its significance on the present. If the subject matter includes trauma, the process of exposure requires extra care. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is joined b…

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Protect, Provide, Prepare: A New Perspective on Black Fatherhood With Dr. Michael Hannon 39:59

10M ago39:59

39:59

All parents face challenges. Black fathers, however, navigate a unique combination of social and intrapersonal pressures, often without the benefit of culturally nuanced support. That’s changing as more Black fathers, some of whom are also mental health clinicians, educators, or adjacent professionals, speak out about their experiences, create netw…

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Self-Acceptance in the Aftermath of Trauma Bonds with Dr. Nadine Macaluso 51:46

10M ago51:46

51:46

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes back trauma bond expert and author Nadine Macaluso, LMFT, Ph.D., to introduce her latest book, Run Like Hell, A Therapist’s Guide To Recognizing, Escaping, Healing From Trauma Bonds. The pair also discuss the markers of a trauma-bonded relationship and how to use NARM to address the c…

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A Compassionate Approach to Incarceration and Reentry with Christine Marallen 42:17

11M ago42:17

42:17

The "goal" of incarceration varies depending on who you ask. Whether you consider prison fair retribution for engaging in criminal activity or an opportunity at redemption, most people agree that the punitive nature of the US criminal justice system neither rehabilitates nor curbs recidivism rates. Emily Ruth invites Christine Marallen to share her…

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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Shifting the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems With David and Katya Dow 46:15

11M ago46:15

46:15

Without early-stage therapeutic intervention, many at-risk youth face a higher likelihood of becoming adult inmates within the ill-equipped and wildly expensive US prison system. Two advocates, operating at opposite ends of the institutional spectrum, believe that change is possible, especially when we extend trauma-informed support to the youngest…

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Reclaiming Spiritual Agency through Understanding the Roots of Generational Trauma With Vanessa R. Brooks 48:03

11M ago48:03

48:03

Context is crucial to understanding the challenges faced by those in recovery from complex trauma perpetuated by religious leaders and authoritarian systems of spirituality. That’s especially true regarding former members of Black Christian communities where the church represents more than just a home for shared worship. In this episode of Transfor…

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Compassion and Consent in Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder With Erin Lewis-Gibson 53:11

12M ago53:11

53:11

Here’s a challenge that all mental professionals face: no provider is immune to misdiagnosing a client. This likelihood increases if that client presents with symptoms of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Even an accurate, timely diagnosis and treatment of DID isn’t without its complications. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth w…

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Trauma-Proofing Corporate Culture and Work Environments with Adriana Leigh 43:51

1y ago43:51

43:51

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth has the pleasure of chatting with Adriana Leigh, founder and principal consultant at Adriana Leigh Group Consulting (ALG). The pair discuss Adriana’s own struggles with generational trauma and institutionalized trauma, trauma in the workplace, and Adriana’s work in gender-based violence prevention.…

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Introducing The Complex Trauma Training Center with Training Director Brad Kammer 19:56

1y ago19:56

19:56

On this bonus episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Brad Kammer, NARM® Senior Trainer and executive producer of this podcast, to introduce the Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC). CTTC is a professional organization providing therapist training, consultation, mentorship, and community for psychotherapists and mental health prof…

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Cultivating Hope and Healing Through Community-Focused Somatic Resiliency Training With Elaine Miller-Karas 40:50

1y ago40:50

40:50

What if we could dispatch somatic resiliency skills to under-resourced neighborhoods, disaster areas, and conflict zones via the same community-focused networks that deliver food, medicine, and other essential supplies? Emily Ruth has the privilege of speaking with Elaine Miller-Karas, co-founder and executive director emeriti at the Trauma Resourc…

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A Pathway to Peace in the Fight Against Oppression and Religious Trauma with Yasmine Mohammed 54:15

1y ago54:15

54:15

NARM Senior Trainer Brad Kammer invites human rights campaigner Yasmine Mohammed to share her experiences growing up in a fundamentalist Islamic household, including her arranged marriage to a member of Al-Qaeda and her subsequent work as founder and president of Free Hearts Free Minds, an organization providing mental health support to free thinke…

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Reflections for the New Year on Connection and Continued Growth for The NARM Training Institute with Faculty Members Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black 49:29

1y ago49:29

49:29

It's that time of year again! On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth welcomes esteemed NARM faculty members Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black to reflect on developments within the NARM training community in 2023 and offer insight into their goals for the year ahead. It's a joyful and self-aware discussion, offering a transpa…

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2023: The Podcast Year In Review with NARM Training Director Brad Kammer and Host Emily Ruth 40:11

1y ago40:11

40:11

Emily and NARM Training Director Brad Kammer reflect on podcast highlights from 2023, a season filled with vital voices and inspiring ideas. It’s the perfect playlist to close out this year or begin the next! Emily and Brad were thrilled to share the mic with influential practitioners, industry luminaries, researchers, thought leaders and more. Con…

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From Pain to Purpose: Navigating the Pressures of Fatherhood, Isolation and Loss with Adam Angel 41:14

1y ago41:14

41:14

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth chats with Adam Angel, LCSW-C, LICSW, the founder of Dads With Wisdom, a series of virtual and hybrid groups that provide a welcoming environment where men can navigate the complex pressures of fatherhood. Adam has 15+ years of experience and is uniquely qualified to facilitate conversations around…

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BONUS: NARM Online Basics Training - A Guide to Our Accessible Trauma-Informed Training With Stefanie Klein 36:58

1y ago36:58

36:58

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily is joined by Stefanie Klein, LCSW, Faculty and Assistant Training Director at the NARM Training Institute, to preview the Level 1 NARM Online Basics Training (OBT), the live experiential-focused introductory series for helping professionals working in the field of trauma. In addition to sharing subject …

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Listening to What Survivors Need to Address Sexual Trauma and Complex PTSD with Dr. Judith Herman 39:59

1y ago39:59

39:59

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth is honored to welcome psychiatrist, researcher, teacher, and author Dr. Judith Herman for a heartfelt discussion centering on the needs of victims of sexual trauma and society’s role in individual and collective trauma healing. In her latest book, Truth And Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Jus…

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Addressing C-PTSD In and Out of the Military With Brian Peter Monson 34:55

1y ago34:55

34:55

In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth invites Brian Peter Monson, a veteran and graduate student pursuing his clinical mental health counseling degree. Brian Peter shares about his experience serving in the military with unresolved developmental trauma and the paradox of observing one’s faith while carrying out methods of interrogation…

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Addiction, Attachment, and the Myth of Normal With Dr. Gabor Maté 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

45:43

Emily is delighted to welcome back Gabor Maté, MD, the esteemed physician and author best known for his breakthrough analysis of addiction as a psychophysiological response to childhood trauma and emotional loss. Gabor co-wrote his latest work, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, alongside his son Daniel Maté. It be…

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Culturally Competent Trauma Care in High Conflict Areas With Michael Niconchuk 55:11

1+ y ago55:11

55:11

NARM Senior Trainer Brad Kammer welcomes Michael Niconchuk, a neuroscience researcher, practitioner, and author working at the intersection of forced migration, trauma recovery, and peacebuilding. Michael and Brad discuss the critical shortage of culturally competent mental health care in conflict areas, using laypeople to close that gap, and addre…

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Championing Relational Therapeutic Solutions in a Quick-Fix World With Dr. Jonathan Shedler 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

52:13

What are the defining characteristics of good psychotherapy? Increasingly, the answers arrive filtered through the lens of incomplete research or, worse, via buzzwords popularized by wellness websites. Emily welcomes author, consultant, researcher, and clinical educator Jonathan Shedler, PhD, to discuss the widening chasm between the research condu…

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Health And Trust In Organismic Self-Regulation - NARM Webinar Special Event 54:00

1+ y ago54:00

54:00

Welcome to a special episode of Transforming Trauma featuring NARM creator Dr. Laurence Heller and NARM Senior Trainer Brad Kammer. This webinar provides a glimpse into the NARM Inner Circle online program and invites clinicians, therapists, and helping professionals to explore the foundation of health and trust upon which NARM is built. Brad and L…

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A Former NFL Player on Overcoming Childhood Trauma through Belonging With Gaelin Elmore 48:00

1+ y ago48:00

48:00

Former NFL player and speaker Gaelin Elmore believes that childhood trauma changes the rules of the game for youth, making interaction with well-intentioned adults difficult. While teachers, therapists, and caregivers are poised to provide the most enduring assistance, the prospect of building sincere, purposeful relationships with children and tee…

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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Spiritual Integrity With Jac O’Keeffe 50:39

1+ y ago50:39

50:39

While many spiritual teachers are held in high regard for their wisdom, leadership positions are still overwhelmed by those who’ve failed to address complex trauma in their personal histories. In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily speaks with Jac O'Keeffe, President and founding member of the Association for Spiritual Integrity (ASI), an or…

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Helping Youth Thrive in a Time of Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media With Donna Jackson Nakazawa 48:11

1+ y ago48:11

48:11

These are challenging times to maintain physical and mental well-being, so much so that it’s increasingly difficult to encounter someone who isn’t struggling with a significant medical and/or psychological challenge. In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily chats with award-winning journalist, author, speaker, and workshop facilitator Donna Ja…

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Research and Evidence-Based Analysis for Exploring the Science and Art of NARM with Salman Alawadi 53:13

1+ y ago53:13

53:13

In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily is joined by Salman Alawadi, a NARM practitioner and Ph.D. candidate in Research, Measurement, and Evaluation at the University of Miami, for a fascinating discussion about the challenges of developing an evidence-based standard for NARM and distilling that research into accessible data. In medical term…

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Somatic Equine Therapy for Emotional Balance and Post-Traumatic Growth with Isabelle Shook 45:21

1+ y ago45:21

45:21

Can the art of horse whispering, a perceptive communication technique, work to heal complex trauma in humans? Isabelle Shook, the founder of Equine Guidance in Sedona, AZ, believes that horses possess an empathetic energy––telegraphed via non-verbal cues––that can resolve symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma in those seeking support. In this episo…

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Restorative Justice and the Journey Towards Redemption with Dr. Elaine Leeder 49:31

1+ y ago49:31

49:31

Forgiveness can transform lives. In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily explores the holistic practice of restorative justice with Dr. Elaine Leeder, a professor and prolific writer who's worked in mental hospitals, gerontology, foster care, domestic violence, and drug and alcohol counseling as a social worker and psychotherapist. Elaine's c…

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Community Wellness and Collective Liberation with Susan Raffo 1:01:36

1+ y ago1:01:36

1:01:36

Susan Raffo is a cranial therapist, esteemed writer, and cultural worker, sharing her heart’s wisdom with the NARM community and the motivation behind her latest book, Liberated To The Bone. Susan’s professional approach combines NARM’s trauma-informed framework with the nuances of her ancestral lineage as both colonizer and the colonized. In her c…

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