Healing My Parts: Real Talk on Dissociative Identity Disorder and Complex Trauma

This episode is filled with so much heart and wisdom. Amanda Ball discovered they were a system later in life and that discovery turned everything upside down. Amanda shares her story of how she discovered she was a system We dive into an authentic conversation that covers topics from loss, deep grief, and real stigma to aphantasia, preventing switching, relationships and much more. We recognize t...

Episode 15 welcomes Melissa Parker, LMHC, (they/them), a plural therapist who has expertise in working with clients who have PTSD, DID, OSDD and who live with other trauma related effects. We took a deep dive into the challenges systems face when seeking care and finding resources. Sharing anecdotes from personal and professional experiences, we connect around the need for more compassion, love, o...

Raw, poignant and real. In discussing all things system accountability, Adrienne & Co lets us into their lives and what it’s been like navigating betrayals, fusions, and integration while simultaneously beginning a new life with their soulmate who is also a system. Adrienne & Co describes how they showing up for all parts of the system with love and compassion. They share where they’ve been and wh...

Many of you are already fans of today’s guest, Dr. Mike Lloyd, who is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specializing in complex trauma and dissociative disorders and Director of the CTAD Clinic and Cheshire Psychology in the UK. He is also the creator of the popular CTAD Clinic YouTube Channel where you’ll find his engaging videos break down complex concepts related to living with and treating DI...

Jaime lives in Central Florida where she works as a district Pre-K special education resource teacher. She also works part-time as an in-home early interventionist for special needs children aged birth to three. In 2005, she was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) resulting from childhood trauma. Jaime searched for support only to find there were very limited resources available. H...

Listen in as Jamie+ talks candidly about the topics of disclosure, functional multiplicity, how parts work together, the nuances of lived experience, sexuality, and the judgement that exists within the mental health field. They also share insights about their brand new, soon to be released memoir, You Lied To Me About God. Resources You Lied To Me About God: A Memoir Dissociation Made Simple Redef...

Melz opens up, giving us an authentic view of their life as a system. Melz takes us through how they first discovered they were a system at the age of 13, on through the ups and downs of therapy, to learning to navigate co-occurring mental health issues and ultimately settling into thriving in functional multiplicity and so much more. Melz shares their story along with insights, tips, and resource...

While this episode may seem to be geared only to providers, the content can also be helpful in building awareness and providing validation to those living as systems or for those who think they may be systems. The first portion of the episode is dedicated to formal assessment instruments. Because, depending on which part(s) is forward, formal instruments can still miss the presence of dissociative...

Episode 8 welcomes the Gianu System & their Hubs, the SplenDID Supporter to the podcast. The Gianu System & their Hubs gave an absolutely stellar talk at the Healing Together this past February, chock full of information you can’t find anywhere else. From finding out they were a system to their Hubs building relationships with their different alters to navigating intimacy, we cover it all here. Wh...

Episode 7 Those who navigate the intersection of DID and eating disorders face unique challenges in finding care for themselves. It is challenging enough to find care for one or the other, never mind when they coexist! Given that over 90% of people with eating disorders have a trauma history and up to 40% of people with DID suffer from eating disorders, we are also not talking about a small number...

Episode 6: For all those who are curious about inner worlds in DID and OSDD. What are they? What are they for? What do you do if you don’t have one? What if you have aphantasia? How do they help? How do you use them? We dive into these questions, share some of our personal experiences with our own inner world and provide some tips to get you on your way with yours! Let us know what you think! We’d...

The Silver System is a therapist in private practice, who was diagnosed late in life with AuDHD and DID. They are passionate about raising awareness and breaking the stigma associated with being multiply neurodivergent. We covered a lot of ground in our conversation! Listen in to discover: * How the Silver System learned they are neurodivergent * The unique way they discovered they are a system *...

Intro What an inspiring conversation we had! Petals of a Rose is the most accurate, respectful portrayal of Dissociative Identity Disorder available today. Listen in to learn more about Holly and Dylan: why they created the film, their views & experiences with DID, and their current and future projects as well as how you can participate! More About Holly & Dylan Holly and Dylan Crumpler are a moth...

It is challenging to find competent care for DID, given how few providers have training in it. Sometimes, even those who claim to have significant training can cause harm depending on their approach and how it impacts the specific system they are treating. There is plenty of heated discussion about talking directly to parts and whether or not therapists should or shouldn’t do so in the context of...

Everyone says that internal communication is integral to the ultimate goal of system cooperation and collaboration. That sweet spot where you’re all working together like a well-oiled machine. That’s where the magic is supposed to happen, right? But what if you have no idea where to even start? This episode is full of ideas for you to play with to see what might work for you and your system. If it...

We’ve been wanting to launch a podcast for a while now and …here it is! This episode is an introduction to us and our thoughts about what the podcast will be. We also tackle the uber common experience of denial in DID- it was one of the first things that we wrestled with. In fact, it’s so common, we haven’t met a system who hasn’t grappled with it. We share some thoughts on how to cope with denial...