Relationship As Medicine

Aurianna and I explore our experiences of neurodivergence and how that relates to sensitivity, attunement and being with others in a way they feel seen, heard and understood.  We also talk about plant medicine journeys and the importance of practicing the concepts of "less is more" and "integration".  We end by getting to hear about Aurianna's passion for death and dying as a death doula...

Renée Hilliard, MD discusses how focusing on creating a connected and warm relationship with our clients and patients can make it or break it in terms of healing.  She shares about her experiences as a physician, and now a coach, and how creating time and space for our own nervous systems and self-care are imperative in keeping us from burnout.  This thought provoking conversation shows...

Perinatal Nurse and Educator Jen Atkisson vulnerably shares her personal story that led to getting fired up about trauma informed care for nurses, doctors and their patients.  Jen and I explore: Slowing down How trauma informed care doesn't mean having to be a therapist Simple things to implement to support patients AND medical staff Having deep compassion for the lives of those working in he...

Liz Riley Christiano and I wander through the power of building safety in healing relationships and in ourselves.  We explore what it's like to be seen as "expert" in our care providing roles and how to frame it in a more healthy way so our clients get to be the experts of their own experience.  We touch on some of the possible roots of this dynamic throughout the US. A bit more about Li...

In this episode Julia Bernard-Thompson shares new perspectives on how to be in a loving relationship with money.  We explore holding money as a practice, high-ticket sales and how to support the nervous system to feel safe with money. A bit about Julia: Julia grew up in Trinidad and Tobago and is currently based in the UK. She is a coach, TedX speaker, and founder of Radical Revenue. She enco...

In this deeply vulnerable and connected episode, Julia shines her light on all things creativity and how so many people experience states of trauma that block them from allowing their fullest expressions through.  She coaches me through some deep things that arise around her creativity blocks.  There are tears and joys and so much presence and connection.  Julia beautifully models a...

In this episode, Kimberly talks about her path to offering trauma informed support for her business coaching clients.  She shares her own stories of not feeling safe in other's healing spaces which inspired her to really learn and understand the power of trauma informed care.  We explore the power of not taking people over their edges and staying within their windows of presence to be ab...

She had it backwards! In this episode, I break down the difference between being "trauma aware" vs "trauma informed" for anyone who is a care provider working individually or within an organization or system.  People who haven't been overwhelmed by the impacts of trauma also value these types of care as well. You'll learn why being trauma informed is a necessity whereas being "trauma specific...

"Receiving means to accept and we have to do that with our whole body." Tamsin shares about being allergic to strategy, the joys of sinking into embodiment and nervous system regulation, and seeing such beautiful results in her coaching business from this place. We talk about "unusual" business strategy and how much ease and pleasure can come from choosing how we want to be in relationship to our...

Slowing down into the magic of the nervous system regulation work - we explore the concept of regulation and co-regulation from the felt sense. With the power of the therapeutic relationship, we have an incredible tool we can use to help others feel safe enough to be with their felt sense so they can regulate and feel balanced and connected. Marina shares that the wholeness of who we are is what a...

In this second episode, I dive right in to unpack and define "Trauma". I also answer the commonly asked question: “does it ever go away?” I share a bit more of my own personal story and what I've learned through the experience of sitting with clients over the years (and through the many trauma trainings taken). In addition, I give a really impactful definition around how trauma equals broken conne...

In this solo episode, I explore the power of the therapeutic relationship in any industry. I talk about how trauma can impact relationships negatively and how healing relationships can impact us in positive and profound ways. I also share some of my own vulnerable history around relationships and how tapping into co-regulation has been nourishing for me and the people I support, both in individual...