Emma Sunshaw

System Speak: Complex Trauma and Dissociation

Health EN ↓ 390 episodes

Emma shares about complex trauma, deprivation, and dissociation (CPTSD, OSDD, DID). Educational, supportive, and inspiring, System Speak documents the best and worst of life through insights, conversations, and collaborations. An archive curated for dignity for all.

Author

Emma Sunshaw

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.systemspeakpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Guest: Multiplicity and Me 02.03.2020

We welcome "Multiplicity & Me" as guests. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE ....

The New Therapist 27.02.2020

We process the transfer to a new therapist with Nathan. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join grou...

The Transfer 20.02.2020

We officially transfer from our previous therapist to our new therapist, via phone call with both during session. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can...

Guest: Dave Berger (Somatic Experiencing) 17.02.2020

Our guest is somatic experiencing therapist, Dave Berger. Website:  https://daveberger.net/ Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple devic...

Foundations 13.02.2020

Emma shares about not starting over in therapy. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE...

Turning Towards 13.02.2020

We talk about isolating for safety even though it's not actually safe anymore. She talks about the importance of safe people to heal with. She says attunement and connection bring healing.   The friend says that when you are alone, you cause self-destruction. She says that in memory time, other people caused harm to you. But in now time, you cause the harm to yourself.  She talks about triggering...

2019 PPWC Survey Results 10.02.2020

We share the results of the 2019 PPWC Survey. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE ....

Emails 06.02.2020

We read and respond to listener emails. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once y...

Guest: Ellen Lacter 03.02.2020

Our guest, Ellen Lacter, discusses organized abuse. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups H...

Emails 27.01.2020

We read and respond to listener emails. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once y...

New Therapist 23.01.2020

Emma updates about meeting her new therapist. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE ....

Overt and Covert Dissociation 16.01.2020

We discuss overt and covert dissociation. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once...

Watkins Article 06.01.2020

Dr. E shares an article she found about overt and covert dissociation and ego states. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or n...

Guest: Pam Stavropoulos, PhD 05.01.2020

We welcome Pam Stavropoulos, PhD.  She shares about her work with the Blue Knot Foundation in Australia, and changes in the field since 2012 and the addition of CPTSD as a diagnosis with ICD11.  She discusses in depth the research behind the new Practice Guidelines for Clinical Treatment of Complex Trauma just released at the end of 2019. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring...

Psychological First Aid 30.12.2019

Dr. E shares what she teaches about psychological first aid. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join...

Emails 29.12.2019

We read and respond to listener emails. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once y...

Nathan Does EMDR 27.12.2019

Nathan shares his EMDR experience. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once you ar...

Glow Worms and Tree Houses 26.12.2019

Nathan shares about his depression, and his acceptance of that as a chronic illness.  We share about the feeling like creating someone new inside for marriage, and also trying to balance with increased support.  We continue to define what makes now time safe.  We recognize our own progress, even though we cannot stop therapy or avoid the past.  We talk about trying to find the balance between avoi...

MPD Book 24.12.2019

We share an update of transitioning therapists to our family therapist, and also about an MPD book we found while traveling for work. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orien...

Guest: Richard Chefetz, MD 09.12.2019

We welcome Dr. Richard Chefetz to the podcast!  He shares his perspective of the dissociative processes, and how they relate to associative processes.  He explains his terminology of “self states” and normalized them as part of the human experience.  He also explains assimilation and accommodation, and what these have to do with trauma.  He also talks about how he uses hypnosis in his practice, an...

Guest: Cathy Kezelman, MD (Blue Knot Foundation) 17.11.2019

We welcome Dr. Cathy Kezelman, President of Australia’s Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma.  She shares about the Blue Knot Foundation, and tells us the story of her own journey from survivor to advocate.  She announces the release of the 2019 Practice Guidelines for Clinical Treatment of Complex Trauma, which will be explores further in a future interview with t...

Unshame 11.11.2019

We talk about the book "Unshame". Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once you are...

Global Trauma 01.11.2019

While on deployment, we talk about trauma around the world - and that now time is not always safe. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Appl...

Organized Abuse 21.10.2019

Sasha explains terms about organized abuse, and also educates about self-care.  Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-saf...

Emails 17.10.2019

We read and respond to listener emails. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once y...

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