From Trauma To Triumph with Wade Robson and James Safechuck

WARNING: It is paramount to understand that this episode is an exploration of the MAPS-sponsored, FDA-approved, MDMA assisted therapy trials, which is utilizing professional licensed psychotherapists who are rigorously trained in how to conduct safe MDMA assisted psychotherapy. This episode does not advocate unlawful use of MDMA or other psychedelic drugs as therapeutic treatment without proper professional supervision.

In this episode we speak with Dr. Jim Hopper about his groundbreaking research and experimental trials with MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD. We learn about the details of MDMA assisted therapy and discuss its use as a means to heal from trauma.

Dr. Jim Hopper is an independent consultant and Teaching Associate in Psychology at Harvard Medical School, and consultant to the Outpatient Addictions Service of the Cambridge Health Alliance.  For over 25 years Dr. Hopper’s research, clinical and consulting work has focused on the psychological and biological effects of child abuse, sexual assault, and other traumatic experiences.

As a clinician Dr. Hopper works with traumatized adults and is a therapist in the Boston site of the MAPS-sponsored, FDA-approved phase 3 trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD.  He also provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in private practice. Dr. Hopper consults and teaches nationally and internationally to clinicians as well as investigators, prosecutors, judges, and other professionals. A long-time meditator, Dr. Hopper co-edited the book, Mindfulness-Oriented Interventions for Trauma: Integrating Contemplative Practices.

Jim Hopper Website, Articles, and publications

https://jimhopper.com/

Jim Hopper YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/JimHopperPhD

Podcast URLS

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/254sEJYVMdKL5JaY0nskit

Apple

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-trauma-to-triumph-with-wade-robson-and-james-safechuck/id1625756728

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/FromTraumaToTriumphPodcast/

Google Podcast

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85OGFhMjhkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Social

Wade Robson Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/waderobsoncreations/

James Safechuck Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/james.safechuck/

Valorie Kondos Field or as she is more affectionately known, Miss Val, was the head coach of the UCLA women’s gymnastics team during the heart wrenching Larry Nassar sexual abuse revelations. She gives us her account of the brave women who overcame adversity and trauma to achieve at the highest level.

Miss Val speaks with us about her insightful and illuminating views on what success is and how we can better understand it. How winning doesn’t always equal success and how we can better view failure or rather should we even use the word failure in our vernacular?

Miss Val has no background in gymnastics. She never tumbled, flipped, or played any type of organized sport. And yet she became a legendary, hall of fame coach, through curiosity, creativity, attention to detail, and unwavering care for the overall well-being of her athletes.

Head coach of the seven-time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional and 18-time Pac-12 Champion UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team, Miss Val was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. The four-time “National Coach of the Year”, “West Region Coach” of the Year, Pac-12 Coach of the Year, and “Coach of the Century” for her solid track record as a preeminent coach.

Check out her wonderful book:

Life Is Short, Don't Wait to Dance: Advice and Inspiration from the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame Coach of 7 NCAA Championship Teams

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Short-Dont-Wait-Dance/dp/154607712X/

Miss Val Official Website

https://officialmissval.com/

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/254sEJYVMdKL5JaY0nskit

Apple

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-trauma-to-triumph-with-wade-robson-and-james-safechuck/id1625756728

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/FromTraumaToTriumphPodcast/

Google Podcast

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85OGFhMjhkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Wade Robson Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/waderobsoncreations/

James Safechuck Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/james.safechuck/

What does it mean to heal from trauma? Is there a moment you can declare yourself “healed”? Where would one expect to be in the healing process after 5 years, 10 years, 20 years? Dr. David Lisak discusses his thoughts on the healing process and the journey of healing from traumatic childhood abuse. This and many other topics related to healing from traumatic abuse are discussed in this beautiful conversation.

Dr. David Lisak, a clinical psychologist, is a founding member of the 1in6 Board of Directors and a retired Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He has studied the long term effects of childhood abuse in adult men, and the relationship between early abuse and the later perpetration of violence. His research has been published in leading journals in psychology, trauma, and violence, and he was the founding editor of the journal, Psychology of Men and Masculinity.

1in6 Organization

https://1in6.org/

The Bristlecone Project

https://1in6.org/get-information/male-survivor-stories/

Social:

Wade Robson Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/waderobsoncreations/

James Safechuck Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/james.safechuck/

Podcast URLS

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/254sEJYVMdKL5JaY0nskit

Apple

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-trauma-to-triumph-with-wade-robson-and-james-safechuck/id1625756728

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/FromTraumaToTriumphPodcast/

Google Podcast

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85OGFhMjhkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Laura Davis is the author of The Burning Light of Two Stars, The Courage to Heal, and four other groundbreaking books. In addition to writing books that inspire, the work of Laura’s heart is to teach. For more than twenty years, she’s helped people find their voices, tell their stories, and hone their craft.

In this intimate and insightful interview, Laura talks about her road to reconciliation with her mother after many years of conflict and instability stemming from the sexual abuse Laura suffered as a child at the hands of her grandfather. Survivors of abuse who’ve had loved ones who did not believe them will connect with many of the challenges Laura faced in her life. This inspiring and heartfelt conversation delves into other topics such as forgiveness, intimacy, and dissociation. We hope you enjoy.

To learn about Laura’s writing workshops and retreats: https://www.lauradavis.net

You can also read the opening chapters of The Burning Light of Two Stars for free here: http://www.lauradavis.net/chapters

Direct links to buy The Burning Light of Two Stars:

Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1954854161amzn.com/B08XZMFH46

Get Signed Copies Through Bookshop Santa Cruz: https://www.bookshopsantacruz.com/burning-light-two-stars-get-it-signed

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/the-burning-light-of-two-stars-a-mother-daughter-story-9781954854161/9781954854161

Audiobook version (Laura is the narrator):

On Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Burning-Light-of-Two-Stars-Audiobook/B09G8WJQP7

And on Libro.fm for independent stores: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781950144471

Social media links:

FB: @thewritersjourney

IG: @laurasaridavis

Wade Robson Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/waderobsoncreations/

James Safechuck Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/james.safechuck/

Episode 1-2 description:

Martin Moran is a successful author, actor and speaker who’s well known for his autobiographical book, The Tricky Part, which was also turned into an award winning one man Off-Broadway show. We speak candidly with Martin about the years he spent struggling from his childhood sexual abuse at the hands of his camp counselor. Martin talks about his struggles with religion, sexuality, love, suicide and ultimately a reconciliation with his abuse and himself.

Martin Moran: Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Martin-Moran/e/B001JS2M2G/

The Tricky Part:A boy's story of sexual trespass, a man's journey to forgiveness

https://www.amazon.com/Tricky-Part-trespass-journey-forgiveness/dp/0307276538/

Wade Robson Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/waderobsoncreations/

James Safechuck Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/james.safechuck/

Martin Moran is a successful author, actor and speaker who’s well known for his autobiographical book, The Tricky Part, which was also turned into an award winning one man Off-Broadway show. We speak candidly with Martin about the years he spent struggling from his childhood sexual abuse at the hands of his camp counselor. Martin talks about his struggles with religion, sexuality, love, suicide and ultimately a reconciliation with his abuse and himself.

Martin Moran: Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Martin-Moran/e/B001JS2M2G/

The Tricky Part:A boy's story of sexual trespass, a man's journey to forgiveness

https://www.amazon.com/Tricky-Part-trespass-journey-forgiveness/dp/0307276538/

Wade Robson Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/waderobsoncreations/

James Safechuck Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/james.safechuck/

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