# complex trauma (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover complex trauma. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why Neurodivergent Clients Need Curiosity, Not Correction with Sabrena Ness](https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/episode-196) _2026-08-19 · Transforming Trauma_ A conversation on complex trauma, ADHD, autism, masking, therapist curiosity, and providing therapy that supports authenticity instead of conformity. Comparison is often cited as the thief of joy. For neurodivergent people, comparison is also a source of shame. Imagine receiving constant reminders that your brain doesn't respond well to, or "fit" with, the dominant societal structure. The… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/transformingtrauma/196_TT196_-_Neurodivergent_Clients_Need_Curiosity_Not_Correction_with_Sabrena_Ness.mp3?dest-id=1801064) ## [Corazonada: Migration, Memory and Heartfulness with Dr. Annecy Báez](https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/episode-195) _2026-08-05 · Transforming Trauma_ How do we reconnect to ourselves after trauma, grief, and life's many transitions? We begin with curiosity and compassion. On this episode of Transforming Trauma , host Emily Ruth speaks with Dr. Annecy Báez, a Dominican American writer, psychotherapist, educator, and artist, about the profound impact NARM® has had on her personal and professional life. Together, they explore how curiosity,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/transformingtrauma/195_TT195_-_Corazonada__Migration_Memory_and_Heartfulness_with_Dr._Annecy_Baez.mp3?dest-id=1801064) ## [Raising Neurodivergent Kids Without Shame with Amanda Losch, NARM® Master Therapist](https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/episode-194) _2026-07-22 · Transforming Trauma_ How do you parent a neurodivergent family without constantly feeling like you're failing? You create your own supportive network. One therapist wasn't content with simply curating reviews of sensory-friendly playgroups and neighborhood events. Instead, she sought out somatic knowledge and a heart-centered way of being. What she found was a trauma-informed modality and a community of like-minded… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/transformingtrauma/194_TT194_-_Raising_Neurodivergent_Kids_Without_Shame_with_Amanda_Losch_NARM_Master_Therapist.mp3?dest-id=1801064) ## [Beyond Attachment Styles: Secure Relating & Trauma Healing with Dr. Ann Kelley, Therapist Uncensored](https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/episode-193) _2026-07-08 · Transforming Trauma_ Attachment styles aren't your identity. Dr. Ann Kelley explains secure relating, modern attachment theory, trauma healing, nervous system regulation, relationship repair, shame reduction, and why emotional security is something we actively practice—not something we permanently achieve. How can we, as therapists, help people better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and reduce the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/transformingtrauma/193_TT193_-_Beyond_Attachment_Styles__Secure_Relating__Trauma_Healing_with_Dr._Ann_Kelley_Therapist_Uncensored.mp3?dest-id=1801064) ## [Transform Fighting & Resolve Conflict PART 2 - Argument Tips for Couples with Trauma](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventuresinrelationship/episodes/Transform-Fighting--Resolve-Conflict-PART-2---Argument-Tips-for-Couples-with-Trauma-e3l8ggf) _2026-06-25 · Amy Gordon, MA, LPCC · Adventures In Relationship_ Why do relationship arguments become so painful, repetitive, and exhausting—and how do you actually stop the cycle?In this episode of Adventures in Relationship, couple psychotherapist Amy Gordon breaks down practical, trauma-informed strategies for navigating conflict without escalating it. Drawing from real patterns seen in therapy, this episode focuses on strategies for avoiding offensiveness… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12b53f44/podcast/play/121962447/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-25%2F426789048-44100-2-b6676f9b378dc.mp3) ## [Therapy for Neurodivergent Clients with Dr. Sean Inderbitzen, author Neural Exercises for Autism](https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/episode-192) _2026-06-24 · Transforming Trauma_ How can therapists avoid the "diagnosis-as-identity" trap with neurodivergent clients? Working with autistic clients can feel incomplete at times. Newer clinicians or those who aren't neurodivergent may struggle with the dynamics of this unique client/therapist alliance, even as they collaborate on issues related to relationships and empathy. But one autistic psychotherapist and Mayo Clinic… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/transformingtrauma/192_TT192_-_Therapy_for_Neurodivergent_Clients_with_Dr._Sean_Inderbitzen_author_Neural_Exercises_for_Autism.mp3?dest-id=1801064) ## [Living Alongside Grief: Boundaries, Love and What Doesn't Resolve with Samantha Montemayor](https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/episode-191) _2026-06-10 · Transforming Trauma_ How do therapists and survivors live alongside grief that never fully ends? Some grief doesn't resolve. It doesn't end when a relationship does, when someone gets sober, or when you finally set the boundary you'd been avoiding. Instead, we can learn to live alongside grief in ways that lead to healthier relationships and genuine intimacy. On this episode of Transforming Trauma , host Emily Ruth… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/transformingtrauma/TT191_-_Samantha_Montemayor_-_FINAL_-.mp3?dest-id=1801064) ## [What If Narcissism Is a Trauma Adaptation? with Dr. Mark Ettensohn](https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/episode-190) _2026-05-27 · Transforming Trauma_ Dr. Mark Ettensohn explains why narcissistic personality disorder is often misunderstood online—and how complex trauma, shame, attachment wounds, and identity shape pathological narcissism. Narcissism has become a buzz word on social media. It has moved from a psychological understanding to a term that is used for blaming, scapegoating, and other emotionally charged narratives. This polarization… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/transformingtrauma/190_TT190_-_What_If_Narcissism_Is_a_Trauma_Adaptation__with_Dr._Mark_Ettensohn.mp3?dest-id=1801064) ## [Transform Fighting in Relationships Resolve Conflict (Without Making It Worse) | Argument Tips for Couples with Trauma](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventuresinrelationship/episodes/Transform-Fighting-in-Relationships-Resolve-Conflict-Without-Making-It-Worse--Argument-Tips-for-Couples-with-Trauma-e3julle) _2026-05-27 · Amy Gordon, MA, LPCC · Adventures In Relationship_ Why do relationship arguments become so painful, repetitive, and exhausting—and how do you actually stop the cycle? In this episode of Adventures in Relationship, couple psychotherapist Amy Gordon breaks down practical, trauma-informed strategies for navigating conflict without escalating it. Drawing from real patterns seen in therapy, this episode focuses on the mindset and ground rules that can… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12b53f44/podcast/play/120591470/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-26%2F424955396-44100-2-25c8418d2583e.mp3) ## [Why Dating Feels Hopeless, and 3+ Tips on How to Find a Healthy Relationship Anyway](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventuresinrelationship/episodes/Why-Dating-Feels-Hopeless--and-3-Tips-on-How-to-Find-a-Healthy-Relationship-Anyway-e3jd06d) _2026-05-14 · Amy Gordon, MA, LPCC · Adventures In Relationship_ Are you feeling jaded about dating? Like there’s no one good out there… and maybe no real hope for a healthy relationship? In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , psychotherapist Amy Gordon explores why modern dating can feel so discouraging—especially for adults with complex trauma , attachment wounds , and a dysregulated nervous system. If you’ve been burned by dating apps, stuck in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12b53f44/podcast/play/120012429/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-14%2F424183228-44100-2-df215a2a07fc6.mp3) ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kgcy2LGJrHdR) _2026-05-14 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [Healing Shame and Guilt using NARM® with Dr. Laurence Heller](https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/episode-189) _2026-05-13 · Transforming Trauma_ Why shame isn't an emotion—but an adaptive survival process. Dr. Laurence Heller unpacks how the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®) reframes shame, identity, and developmental trauma for more effective clinical work. How do you define shame? Would you describe shame as an unproductive emotion or self-reproach? Or, would you dive headlong into examples, chronicling instances when you felt… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/transformingtrauma/189_TT189_-_Healing_Shame_and_Guilt_using_NARM_with_Dr._Laurence_Heller.mp3?dest-id=1801064) ## [Music, Connection and Community with Tracy Rae Clark](https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/episode-188) _2026-04-29 · Transforming Trauma_ From altered states to embodied presence: Tracy Rae Clark on healing, music, and therapist development. We share stories to inform, inspire, and connect. They also serve as maps, helping people commemorate life experiences that have shaped their journeys. One NARM® practitioner inspires others by putting her stories into poems and lyrics, helping guide others in their own path to healing. Host… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/transformingtrauma/188_TT188_-_Music_Connection_and_Community_with_Tracy_Rae_Clark.mp3?dest-id=1801064) ## [Should I Stay or Should I Go? Part 2 - Resentment, Jealousy, Repair, and Complex Trauma](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventuresinrelationship/episodes/Should-I-Stay-or-Should-I-Go--Part-2---Resentment--Jealousy--Repair--and-Complex-Trauma-e3ieklt) _2026-04-25 · Amy Gordon, MA, LPCC · Adventures In Relationship_ Are you constantly asking yourself, “Should I stay or leave this relationship?” If you live with complex trauma (CPTSD) , this question can feel overwhelming, confusing, and exhausting. In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , therapist Amy Gordon explores how attachment styles, trauma history, resentment, jealousy, and boundary violations shape your ability to make clear relationship… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12b53f44/podcast/play/119017597/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-25%2F422833076-44100-2-c4d5baa5873e2.mp3) ## [Should I Stay or Should I Go? Part 1 - Abuse, Attachment, and Complex Trauma](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventuresinrelationship/episodes/Should-I-Stay-or-Should-I-Go--Part-1---Abuse--Attachment--and-Complex-Trauma-e3hq7vr) _2026-04-17 · Amy Gordon, MA, LPCC · Adventures In Relationship_ If you’re asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” in your relationship, you’re not alone—and for adults with complex trauma, this question can feel especially consuming. In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , we take an honest, nuanced look at abuse in relationships—moving beyond black-and-white thinking to explore the complicated reality many trauma survivors face. You’ll learn… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12b53f44/podcast/play/118349243/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-13%2F421928035-44100-2-3c6678d242704.mp3) ## [Dissociation Isn't What You Think: DID, Structural Dissociation & Therapist Confidence with Kathy Steele](https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/episode-187) _2026-04-15 · Transforming Trauma_ Have you ever slipped so far into a daydream that you felt detached from reality, your emotions, or your sense of self? Brief moments of dissociation are understandable and can even preserve our mental well-being in times of intense stress. Persistent dissociation, however, is something else entirely. It's a maladaptation that often hints at layers of complex trauma—and that can intimidate… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/transformingtrauma/187_TT187_-_Dissociation_Isn_t_What_You_Think__DID_Structural_Dissociation__Therapist_Confidence_with_Kathy_Steele.mp3?dest-id=1801064) ## [Anxious Attachment Isn’t What You Think (The Truth About Anger, Protest, and Resistance) in Relationships of Adults with Complex PTSD](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventuresinrelationship/episodes/Anxious-Attachment-Isnt-What-You-Think-The-Truth-About-Anger--Protest--and-Resistance-in-Relationships-of-Adults-with-Complex-PTSD-e3gvndu) _2026-03-27 · Amy Gordon, MA, LPCC · Adventures In Relationship_ Anxious attachment has become the most talked about attachment style/relationship pattern online— but much of what’s being shared is incomplete, softened, or simply inaccurate. In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , psychotherapist Amy Gordon offers a direct, grounded, and at times uncomfortable reframe of what is commonly called “anxious attachment.” Drawing from attachment theory,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12b53f44/podcast/play/117480318/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-25%2F420771048-44100-2-a6172b47c81b7.mp3) ## [Why Do I Keep Repeating the Same Relationship? Reenactment, Broken Picker, & Complex Trauma](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventuresinrelationship/episodes/Why-Do-I-Keep-Repeating-the-Same-Relationship--Reenactment--Broken-Picker---Complex-Trauma-e3fup02) _2026-03-06 · Amy Gordon, MA, LPCC · Adventures In Relationship_ Why do romantic relationships sometimes start out feeling completely different… and then slowly begin to feel painfully familiar?In this episode of \*\*Adventures in Relationship\*\*, therapist Amy Gordon explores a question many adults with complex trauma eventually ask:\*\*Why does this keep happening to me in relationships?\*\*After divorce, betrayal, or leaving an unhealthy partnership, many people… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12b53f44/podcast/play/116400578/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-4%2F94e33565-f32e-3de6-e6cb-d5a43078b6cc.mp3) ## [Are You a Scapegoat? Complex Trauma and the Hidden Roles You are Forced Into](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventuresinrelationship/episodes/Are-You-a-Scapegoat--Complex-Trauma-and-the-Hidden-Roles-You-are-Forced-Into-e3f4mcb) _2026-02-17 · Amy Gordon, MA, LPCC · Adventures In Relationship_ In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , Amy unpacks scapegoating — in families, romantic relationships, workplaces, and even mental health systems. What is scapegoating? It’s what happens when harm is occurring, but accountability would destabilize the system. So instead of addressing the conditions, one person absorbs the blame. The “difficult” child.The “bitter” partner.The “unstable”… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12b53f44/podcast/play/115545931/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-15%2F2b134340-6e59-a07d-1adf-f63b4be58b2a.mp3) ## [Why Current Events Hit Harder If You Have Complex PTSD](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventuresinrelationship/episodes/Why-Current-Events-Hit-Harder-If-You-Have-Complex-PTSD-e3eqmvq) _2026-02-09 · Amy Gordon, MA, LPCC · Adventures In Relationship_ In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , psychotherapist Amy Gordon explores how current events, political violence, and systems of power are impacting mental health—especially for adults with complex trauma (CPTSD). From a relational and neurobiological perspective, this episode examines why global violence, authoritarian control, immigration enforcement, war, and collective harm can… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12b53f44/podcast/play/115218874/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-8%2F3311d73e-9738-29a8-8311-5c288a92f68d.mp3) ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2R8joc9sK2DG) _2026-02-09 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Emotional Flashbacks: Why You're Conflict Avoidant](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventuresinrelationship/episodes/Emotional-Flashbacks-Why-Youre-Conflict-Avoidant-e3eb02a) _2026-02-02 · Amy Gordon, MA, LPCC · Adventures In Relationship_ Most therapists overlook the significance of emotional flashbacks for adults with complex trauma. Amy describes what emotional flashbacks are and offers some tips for working with emotional flashbacks, especially as they pertain to conflict avoidance. Start here if you want to be less conflict avoidant. Don't let cognitive, assertion-based, or behavioral models further drive you into spiraling… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12b53f44/podcast/play/114703882/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-28%2Ff4510b83-f594-84ec-c068-7f38747b1fdb.mp3)