Reclaiming Me: Heal Your Childhood Attachment Wounds, People Pleasing, and Complex PTSD for Women

Summary In this episode, Cindy and Sarah answer questions about trauma and discuss the relationship between trauma and dissociation. They explain that dissociation is a common experience that everyone goes through when their brain and body become overwhelmed. They also discuss how trauma can lead to more extreme forms of dissociation. They emphasize the importance of understanding dissociation and...

Summary: Karla Beaman, a licensed clinical social worker, specializes in brain spotting therapy to help clients heal from PTSD and complex PTSD. She shares her journey into this second career and the impact of trauma on individuals and relationships. Brain spotting is a therapeutic approach that focuses on eye positions and bilateral stimulation to access and process trauma. Karla emphasizes the i...

Summary In this episode, Cindy and Sarah discuss complex PTSD and its impact on daily life. They explore the difference between complex PTSD and PTSD, with complex PTSD being caused by multiple traumatic events over time. They emphasize the importance of understanding the role of relationships in complex PTSD and how it affects attachment styles. They also discuss the concept of somatic healing an...

Summary: In this episode, Cindy and Sarah introduce the topic of trauma and the concept of unmasking. They emphasize the importance of self-care and being mindful of triggers when discussing intense topics. They discuss the origins of unmasking and its negative connotation in the past, but highlight the positive aspect of unmasking in the context of mental health. They explore the difference betwe...

Summary In this conversation, Sarah interviews Cindy about her background and her journey of unmasking. Cindy shares how she initially pursued a career in teaching but felt the need to get closer to being able to help others. She went back to graduate school in her 30s and now works as a counselor in private practice. Cindy also opens up about her childhood experiences, including being raised by h...

Summary In this conversation, Sarah shares her background and her work as a therapist. She discusses her collaboration with pediatricians and her focus on play therapy. Sarah also talks about her training in different therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and space therapy. She highlights the challenges faced by neurodivergent children and the importance of providing support...

Summary In the first episode of the Unmasking Podcast, hosts Cindy and Sarah introduce themselves and explain the concept of unmasking. They discuss the logistics of the podcast, including the episode length and topics. They also share their backgrounds as licensed professional counselors and their personal experiences as parents of neurodivergent children. The hosts define masking as the act of c...