The Trauma Thrivers Podcast

The Trauma Thrivers Podcast

Hosted by: Lou Lebentz

Stories, Steps and Solutions on Thriving through Trauma

Episodes

Exploring the Impact of Psychological Abuse with Kimberly Weeks

Kimberly Weeks discusses her passion for working with and mentoring students as part of the International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching. Kimberly is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach and Supervisor of...
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What Does It Take to Truly Thrive?

This week Lou and Mel are going to be talking about "Thrivability" - what the six key elements are to being able to really thrive through trauma and a bit about how we got there ourselves.
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Healing and Authenticity with Guy Macpherson

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Vices in the Guise of Gaming, Online & Screen Dependency

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Back to Basics: What Really Works When It Comes to Trauma Healing?

In our latest episode, Mel and I take on a HUGE question - what really works when it comes to trauma healing? One thing we do know is that when it comes to healing from trauma there is no 'one-size-fits-all' solution,...
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Recreational Drugs, Spirituality and Plant Medicine - the connections and differences

Lou, Mel, Lis Cashin, and Lucy Da Silva discuss drugs, spirituality, and the pros and cons of plant medicine! And how that may fit in or not with a trauma/addiction recovery journey.
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Self-Regulating Our Emotions When We Have Addictions or Trauma

Lou Lebentz, Mandy Manners, and Kate Baily discuss ways to self-regulate our emotions when we suffer from scars of addictions or trauma.
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Addiction and the Family

September is #RecoveryMonth - a whole month dedicated to celebrating the gains made by those in recovery from addiction.Addiction does not just harm the person that is directly affected - the families and loved ones...
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Prof. Stephen Porges – Author of the Polyvagal Theory

In my latest interview, I'm thrilled to be joined by Professor Stephen Porges - author of the Polyvagal theory, and our regular co-host, Melanie Curtis.Stephen has totally revolutionised the way that we look at mental...
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Codependency - How does it relate to trauma

In this conversation, I'm joined by the wonderful Alistair Richardson, Melanie Curtis, and Hilary Thompson Betts as we discuss one of my favourite subjects - codependency! In both the fields of trauma and addiction...
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TRE - Trauma Release Exercise – A Discussion

In this amazing international conversation, I'm joined by Juliette Gamble and Jessica Avidon to talk about TRE - Trauma and Tension Releasing Exercises.We discuss what TREs are, the biology behind them, and most...
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Assertiveness and How To Improve Your Own

Today we bring you a conversation featuring the lovely Liz Martin and the fabulous Mandy Plumb.We discuss assertiveness and how you can improve your own!Much love and I hope you enjoy it!
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