• Does Time Really Heal All Wounds? The Truth About Trauma, The Importance Of Trauma Informed Care and The Power Of EMDR
    Feb 17 2025

    People often use the phrase, "time heals all wounds." In reality, time can certainly heal many wounds, but sometimes time alone is not enough. A more accurate truth is that in time, all wounds can heal. When trauma hits, we can sometimes process through and heal naturally. The mind is resilient and miraculous and new neural pathways are forming everyday paving the way for healthy movement forward. Sometimes, however, we are stuck. Trauma is stored in the body and triggers bring us back into the reliving of past events that have not moved through us into healing on its own. In this podcast, we will have an informed discussion about what trauma is, how it is stored within the body, how it shows up, and most importanty, how to support the movement forward we desire with appropraite professional guidance.

    Join three experienced trauma informed therapists in an eye opening conversation that will help you to understand trauma in a way that fosters better understandng and the opportunity toward healing. Pauline Walfisch, LCSW, owner of group psychotherapy practice, Helping Hands Psychotherapy (HHPtherapy.com) and certified EMDR therapist joins the conversation to share brilliant insights about trauma, trauma informed care, and the amazing world of EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprossesing.)

    #trauma #traumainformedcare #EMDR #therapy #PTSD

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    59 mins
  • Why Are People Breaking Up On Valentine's Day? Current Trends Seen By Divorce Attorneys
    Feb 9 2025

    Join us in this discussion with divorce mediator, Gina Pellettieri, Esq. https://ginapellettieri.com/ as she helps us unravel what trends are showing up in the world of divorce. We come together to share stories and insights around issues underlying break ups in society today. (As well as the surprising realization that Valentine's Day seems to bring on a break up surge!) Is V Day now break up with your partner day? Join us on this journey as we explore how gender roles, communication breakdowns and generational trauma all play a role in whether people are likely to stay or leave unhealthy relationships. You may also learn a little bit about divorce mediation, how it benefits your family and how that differs from traditional divorce with two battling attorneys.

    #divorcemediation #divorce #breakups #relationships #valentinesday #valentinesdaybreakup #generationaltrauma

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    59 mins
  • Complicated Grief: Understanding Why We Get Stuck and How To Move Through The Loss
    Feb 5 2025

    Sometimes we get stuck in the grieving process and develop maladaptive patterns that do not serve us. Join us in our stories where we share the symptoms, blocking beliefs and unhealthy patterns that can emerge from complicated grief. From war to suicide to ealry childhood loss, we uncover several examples of what causes complicated grief, how to identify it and what to do. "Why Do People Do That" host", Stacy Pellettieri, shares her story of losing her sister at the age of 3 and Tania DuFour, trauma nurse and former podcast guest, joins the conversation to explore the very complicated and painful realities of suicide from her rral life experience.

    #suicide #complicatedgrief #blockingbeliefs #grief #bereavement #siblingloss #mentalhealth

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    1 hr
  • Repeating negative patterns: Why do we keep doing what doesn't serve us?
    Jan 26 2025

    In this episode, we tackle the challenging topic of repeating cyclic negative patterns. Our guest, Tania, a trauma nurse and mother, bravely shares her story of personal growth and the lingering effects of past traumas. Despite her successes, Tania finds herself stuck in a recurring cycle—choosing relationships that fail to meet her desires, reflecting a younger version of herself repeating old habits. Together, we uncover the roots of these patterns, explore why they're so hard to break, and discuss actionable steps to rewrite them. Why do we stay stuck in cycles that no longer serve us? What can we do to move forward? Tune in for a conversation full of insight, empathy, and tools for change. If you've ever wondered why people do the things they do—especially when it seems to defy logic—this is the podcast for you. Subscribe, listen, and join us on the journey of understanding.

    #repeatingnegativepatterns #negativecycles #suicide #trauma #traumabonding #codependency

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    59 mins
  • Why Are We So Affected By Others? Unraveling Our Triggers and Improving Relationships
    Jan 19 2025

    Have you ever wondered why the actions, words, or even the mere presence of others—whether it's your partner, a coworker, or a stranger at the store—can spark such strong emotional reactions in you? In this episode, we explore the deeply human tendency to create stories, make assumptions, assign meanings, and project our inner fears or desires onto those around us. These automatic patterns often fuel misunderstandings, disrupt our relationships, and rob us of inner peace. But what if you could understand and challenge these behaviors? Join us for an insightful discussion about how cultivating self-awareness can transform your relationships and help you navigate daily interactions with less anxiety and frustration. Let’s dive deep into the human experience and uncover the tools to take control of our narratives, strengthen our connections, and reclaim our peace of mind. #innerpeace #improvingrelationships #toxicrelationships #couplestherapy #relationships #healthyrelationships #communicationskills

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    1 hr
  • "Hoarding: Understanding the Causes and Finding Solutions"
    Jan 13 2025

    Hoarding is a common challenge that impacts countless individuals and their families daily. While it can deeply affect lives, it’s not a lifelong burden—help is available, and the issue can be managed.

    In this episode, we delve into the roots of hoarding behaviors, exploring the psychological causes and offering practical tips for improvement. Our guest, Natalie Lowe, a Neurobalance Coach, shares a deeply personal and inspiring story about her mother’s harrowing experiences during World War II in Germany. She reveals how these traumatic events shaped her mother’s hoarding behaviors and the ripple effects it had on their family.

    Join us for an insightful conversation as Natalie shares her journey and her expertise in helping visual thinkers find balance, self-compassion, and the tools they need to thrive authentically.

    Guest: Natalie Lowe, the Neurobalance Coach! Natalie helps visual thinkers find balance, self compassion and thet tools to thrive authentically. www.neurobalancecoach.com

    #hoarding #hoardingtips #traumaresponse #traumaandhoarding #WW2trauma

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    59 mins
  • Exploring the Education System in America and the Mental Health of Students: Can We Do Better?!
    Jan 5 2025

    We are pleased to introduce our guest, long time teacher, and childhood friend, Liz Moliterno. Liz is a passionate educator and advocate for her students. As a special education teacher for high school students, Liz is in the trenches everyday witnessing the very real daily struggles of her students and the mental health crisis we are all hearing about all of the time. She has amazing insight and ideas on how we can do better as a society and systemically within education in this country. Does the education system add to the mental health crisis in today's youth? Is it their responsibiity to help these kids? This is a shout out from Liz to all teachers. "We have the power to help....let's use it, These are our kids!" Join us in this powerful discussion about what we can all do togther to bring about change for our children. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcrisis #education #educationsystem #useducation

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    53 mins
  • New Year's Resolutions: Why they are so hard to stick with and how to create goals that can work!
    Dec 26 2024

    For thousands of years, humans have created New Year's resolutions for a fresh start in the new year. Year after year, as January 1st approaches, we pick a goal to work on that we are rarely able to follow through with. Why don't resolutions work? What goes wrong? Why do we still do this year after year if statistics show that they fail 86% of the time? What is the psychological benefit to having these goals and what tweaks can we make to make them more successful this year? Want to learn how to choose the right resolution this year and make it work? Join us! Let's start fresh in the New Year together!

    #newyearsresolutions #newyearsresolutiontips #newyearsresolutionideas

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    55 mins