In the aftermath of stress, adversity and trauma people often fall into survival mode and become disconnected from their true authentic self.

Dr. Thema Bryant, a president elect of the American Psychological Assosication on how we become disconnected from our self and how to reconnect to it. 

In this episode we will unpack some of the internal and external signs of disconnection and offer you some tools to empower you to journey home to yourself. 

We also talk about reparenting. A term I dislike, a concept I endorse. Reparenting yourself means recognizing what you lost or what you didn’t get as a child and beginning to give those things to yourself now. 

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• 65: finding Authenticity, Meaning and Fulfillment 
• 82: Are You Stuck in The Past? 
• 84: Are You Living an Authentic Life? 
• 90: Childhood Trauma: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self 
• 140: In Search of The True Self
• 163: How to Make Peace with Your Past and heal Your Life
• 164: Becoming Your True Authentic Self Unapologetically 
• 165: Breaking Free from Old Stories 

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We all encounter problems and stressors over the course of the day. Some are more easily managed then others. But no matter where an experience lands on the continuum from mild to traumatic, understanding how the nervous system works is the path to finding the way back to regulation.

Deb Dana, a clinician, consultant and author specializing in complex trauma explains how we can learn about our nervous system so that we can befriend it. 

SOME KEY POINTS

• What is neurocpetion
• The three main pathways: ventral vagal, sympathetic, dorsal vagal
• Co-regulation
• Our nervous systems talk to one another, as they are social structures

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• Ep. 121: Resilient: how to Grow Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength and Happiness with Rick Hanson 
• Ep. 147: What Does Self-Care Really Mean with Anna Seewald 
• Ep. 152: How Trauma Gets Stuck IN Your Nervous System with Irene Lyon
• Ep. 187: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids 
• Ep. 245: 5 Simple Practices for Daily Happiness 

What happens inside of us as a result of trauma changes us. “When trauma hits, it affects all aspects of our life: our brain biology, emotions, memory, physical health, But above all-it alters our sense of self. It creates a permanent divide in our personal history-forever dividing it into 2 segments of Before and After. 

Paul Conti, MD author of Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic on how trauma works and how we can heal from it. 

• 3 types of trauma
• The role of shame in trauma
• The role of the limbic system
• First steps towards healing
• The importance of creating a coherent narrative 

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY

1. 292: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with Dr. Dick Schwatz
2. 290: Alarmed Aloneness with Sarah Peyton
3. 246: Healing Relational Trauma with Dr. NIma
4. 241: How to Cultivate Self-Love with Nathalie Ellies 
5. 203: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma with james Gordon, MD

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Anna Seewald

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Renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté on trauma and healing in a toxic culture. He is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress, and childhood development. 

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1. Ep. 289: Developing Mind-Body Tools for Resilience with Rebekkah LaDayne 
2. Ep.292: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with Dick Schwartz, PhD
3. Ep. 260: Parenting with Presence with Dr. Dan Siegel 
4. Ep. 203: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma with James Gordon, MD
5. Ep. 326: Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana
6. Ep. 306: The Invisible Epidemic of Trauma with Paul Conti, MD
7. Ep.332: The Science of Stuck and Trauma Healing with Britt Frank
8. Ep. 314: The 6 Critical Needs of Children with Anna Seewald 
9. Ep. 313: Reconnecting to Your Authentic Self with Dr. Thema Bryant 

Judith Smith on the complex, often painful experience of raising daughters who challenge, resist, or reject expectations. In Difficult: Mothering Challenging Daughters, she offers a compassionate look at the emotional toll and societal pressure mothers face. This episode explores how to find peace, set boundaries, and parent without guilt.

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Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

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We all want to live the Good Life, but what does that really mean? Is a good life simply a happy one? Do we need to keep pursuing happiness, or should we shift our focus to finding meaning and fulfillment instead?

Lorraine Besser, PhD author of The Art of the Interesting on how to cultivate a good life. 

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

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Lauren Gassner dives into the concept of "Wonder Hell"—that emotional space between success and uncertainty—and explores how it affects us as parents. She unpacks the importance of reframing fear and anxiety as growth opportunities, embracing failure, and modeling a growth mindset for children. Gain practical tools for handling impostor syndrome, fostering risk tolerance in kids, and building true confidence rooted in competence. 

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

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Are you a people pleaser? Do you often put your own needs aside to make others happy? Do you find yourself in the role of the helper, feeling underappreciated or taken advantage of? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

Join us as we explore the complexities of people pleasing and how to reclaim your voice, meet your needs, and stop that tendency once and for all.

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Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

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What you’re about to hear is a 16-minute conversation generated by AI between a female and a male, discussing six specific episodes of my podcast.

Here are the episodes that were included in the AI conversation:

1. Why Self-Compassion is Essential for Every Parent's Mental Health with Kristin Neff, PhD

2. 3 Ways to Prevent Parental Burnout with Kate Gawlik

3. Are You a Controlling Parent? Here’s What You Need to Know!

4. How to Make Parenting Less Intense with Laura Froyen, PhD

5. Parenting through Connection Instead of Coercion with Pam Leo

6. The Harms of Gentle Parenting with Laura Froyen

I’d love to hear your thoughts! Did you enjoy this episode? I value your feedback, and I’m eager to know what you think. Feel free to share your thoughts in the Authentic Parenting FB group and let me know if you found this AI experiment interesting!

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