Trauma, Tea, and Tangents

What does high-functioning anxiety actually look like? Why do so many successful, high-achieving women appear to have everything together while quietly battling constant self-doubt, perfectionism, people pleasing, and burnout? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, host Hannah Guy, LCSW, sits down with Jennifer Nobo, LCSW, co-owner of Reimagine Mental Health Collective, to explore why high-...

If you've ever wondered "How do I know if it's time to break up?" or found yourself questioning whether to stay in a relationship, this episode is for you. In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah Guy, LCSW, sits down with relationship coach and MFT intern Ella Ozer, founder of Clarity in Love, to unpack one of the hardest relationship questions people face: When is it time to leave—a...

Have you ever felt like you understand your trauma but still can't seem to move past it? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, host Hannah Guy sits down with EMDR Intensive Therapist and Hello Calm Therapy owner Hannah Ciampini, LCSW, to explore one of the most common frustrations in trauma recovery: feeling stuck despite years of insight and self-awareness. Together, they unpack why intel...

What is EMDR therapy, and how does it actually help people heal from trauma? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, host Hannah Guy, LCSW, sits down with EMDR consultant and therapist Dana Carretta-Stein, LMHC, to break down one of the most misunderstood trauma therapies available today. Together, they explore how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) works, why trauma gets "...

Dating can feel confusing, overwhelming, and emotionally exhausting—but what if the challenge isn't just dating itself? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with trauma therapist Sarah Russ, LCSW, to explore how attachment styles, vulnerability, communication patterns, and nervous system regulation influence the way we connect in romantic relationships. Together, they...

Why do some relationships feel safe while others leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly second-guessing yourself? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with therapist Sarah Russ, LCSW, to explore the powerful connection between nervous system regulation, trauma, attachment styles, and modern dating. Together, they break down how past experiences can shap...

In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with licensed professional counselor Ashley Pettway, LPC, for an honest conversation about therapist burnout, mental health careers, private practice, and the emotional toll of helping professions. Together, they explore why so many therapists, counselors, and social workers experience chronic stress, compassion fatigue, and financ...

What if the hardest part of decision-making isn’t choosing wrong — but learning to trust yourself enough to choose at all? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with former life coach Sam Pillsbury for an honest conversation about decision paralysis, anxiety around making the “right” choice, and how to build confidence in yourself one small decision at a time. Together...

In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with non-diet dietitian Rachel Meyer to explore the psychology behind emotional eating, overeating, and the restrict-binge cycle. Together, they unpack how stress, emotional triggers, and deeply wired neural pathways can shape our relationship with food — and what it actually takes to create sustainable change. Rachel shares practi...

What if healing trauma wasn’t about talking more — but about helping the brain process what words can’t reach? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with licensed therapist Ashley Pettway, LPC, to explore Brain Spotting — an innovative trauma therapy modality often compared to EMDR that helps clients process unresolved trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and deeply s...

In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, we sit down with therapist and business owner Kamber Peerboom, LICSW, to break down what it actually takes to start and grow a private practice. From the lack of business training in graduate programs to the fear of financial instability, we’re having an honest conversation about the barriers therapists face—and how to move through them with confidence...

What if the patterns showing up in your relationships didn’t start in adulthood—but in childhood? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, host Hannah Guy sits down with trauma therapist Leslie Santana to unpack how childhood trauma and generational trauma shape the way we connect, attach, and respond in relationships. Together, they explore how early experiences influence attachment styles,...

What if eating disorders aren’t just about food—but about relationships? In this episode of Trauma Tea & Tangents, host Hannah Guy sits down with PsyD and eating disorder specialist Katelyn Campbell to explore the powerful connection between eating disorders, family dynamics, and the nervous system. Together, they unpack how early relationships shape our connection to food, why eating disorder...

Struggling with emotional eating, food guilt, or feeling stuck in the cycle of dieting? In this episode, we sit down with non-diet dietitian Rachel Meyer to unpack what it really means to build a healthy relationship with food—without restriction, shame, or rules. We explore how diet culture impacts mental health, why labeling foods as “good” or “bad” can backfire, and how to reconnect with your b...

In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy interviews licensed mental health counselor Kristina Spurlock about EMDR therapy, trauma processing, and evidence-based approaches to trauma healing. They explain how EMDR works, including its eight phases, bilateral stimulation, and how traumatic memories are stored and reprocessed in the brain. The conversation also explores adapting EMDR...

What does healing your relationship with your body actually look like after an eating disorder? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, we sit down with Hannah Guy and Katelyn Campbell, Psy. D., who specializes in working with eating disorders, to explore the complex and non-linear journey of body image healing and recovery. From deep-rooted body hatred to developing body neutrality, this co...

What does it really mean to be authentic in therapy—and why does it matter so much for healing? In this episode, Hannah Guy sits down with therapist Kamber Peerboom, LICSW, to explore how authenticity shapes the therapist-client relationship in ways that go far beyond traditional clinical training. They unpack the pressure therapists often feel to present as “perfect” or neutral, and how that can...

What if the way you eat could directly impact your mental health, mood, and stress levels? In this episode, Hannah Guy sits down with registered dietitian Melissa Wadolowski to explore the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health. They break down the science of the gut-brain connection, explain how the gut microbiome influences mood and brain health, and share practical strategies f...

What is hyper-independence in relationships — and why does it make vulnerability feel so uncomfortable? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy is joined by guest Kelsey Wood, marriage and family therapist and coach, to explore how hyper-independence affects romantic relationships, dating patterns, emotional health, and long-term partnership dynamics. If you’ve ever wondered: Why...

Hyper independence is often a trauma response rooted in childhood trauma and unmet emotional needs. In this episode, Hannah Guy sits down with therapist and coach Kelsey Wood to explore how high-functioning women develop self-reliance as a survival strategy — and why control can feel safer than vulnerability. Together, they unpack how childhood experiences shape attachment styles, emotional regula...

In this episode of Trauma Tea and Tangents, Sex Therapist Esme Vallette returns to explore one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — aspects of trauma recovery: healing within relationships. Can a relationship actually help you heal trauma? What happens when your safest partner becomes your biggest trigger? And how do you balance personal responsibility with healthy support? We dive deep into...

Why does pleasure feel unsafe after trauma? Hannah Guy and sex therapist Esme Valette explore how trauma, conditioning, and performance-based intimacy disconnect us from pleasure—and how slowing down, curiosity, and non-goal oriented touch can help rebuild safety, connection, and trust with the body. Takeaways: How cultural and religious backgrounds shape perceptions of pleasure Why sex is often t...

What if feeling “broken” after trauma isn’t a sign that something’s wrong with you — but actually proof your nervous system did what it needed to survive? In this episode, therapist Hannah Guy gets real about the messy, confusing feelings that often come after trauma and how they show up in our relationships. Why can love, intimacy, and even close friendships feel triggering? How do we navigate gr...

In this episode, therapist Hannah Guy breaks down why decision-making feels overwhelming for people with trauma histories and chronic anxiety. She explains how the nervous system confuses emotional discomfort with danger, why trauma creates pressure to make the “right” choice, and how fight/flight/fawn/freeze show up when we’re faced with everyday decisions. Hannah shares trauma-informed tools to...

In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, licensed therapist Hannah Guy explores the world of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)—a groundbreaking approach to mental health and trauma healing. Hannah breaks down what KAP is, how it works, and what clients can expect from preparation to integration. She also shares insights from her own professional and personal experiences with psychedelic t...