Welcome to this Bonus Episode for Season 3! It’s longer and more in depth with two guests.

Marian Siljeholm and Jeremy Robinson joined the podcast to discuss Exploring MDMA Assisted Therapy. They defined PTSD and C-PTSD and discussed the differences between them. They explained more about MDMA Assisted Therapy and what it entails. They shared their experiences with MDMA Assisted Therapy and how it has helped them. They spoke about misconceptions of MDMA and this practice. They described the best way to navigate this arena for those of you wanting to explore this work as a healing modality.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- The difference between PTSD and C-PTSD

- What MDMA Assisted Therapy is

- The misconceptions about MDMA and MDMA Assisted Therapy

- How MDMA Assisted Therapy has been helpful for people

Mar is a multimedia journalist, photographer, and communications strategist whose work centers on human- centered storytelling, trauma, and social impact. With a background spanning humanitarian and international development organizations, she has spent her career translating complex global issues into emotionally resonant narratives that drive engagement, empathy, and action. A recent graduate of Northeastern University’s Master’s program in Media Innovation & Data Communication, Marian’s work focuses heavily on resilience, identity, advocacy, and the human consequences of systemic challenges. She has built much of her career around trauma-informed storytelling and is a vocal advocate for Complex PTSD awareness and emerging alternative trauma therapies, with a particular interest in how storytelling, connection, and narrative can shape healing, public understanding, and social change.

Check out Marian’s articles related to trauma:

- The Cost of Surviving – A multimedia feature blending investigative reporting, personal narrative, and photography to explore the science of trauma, Complex PTSD, and the emerging world of psychedelic-assisted therapy:

https://disabilityjusticeproject.org/news/the-cost-of-surviving/

- The Cost of Bearing Witness – A long-form multimedia feature combining investigative reporting, photography, and scientific research to examine how chronic exposure to trauma reshapes journalists' bodies and minds, and why the future of journalism depends on adopting trauma-informed newsroom practices: https://mediainnovation.camd.northeastern.edu/2025/masters/siljeholm/

Check out Marian’s web site: https://mariansiljeholmphotography.com/

Find Marian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marian_siljeholm_photography/

A native of Northern California, Jeremy is a husband and father who, outside his 9-5 career, works alongside his wife rescuing and rehabilitating pitbulls and other dogs. A 1st tenor, he was a founding member of Medicina Musica, a choral group dedicated to bringing the music of plant medicine to others. A survivor of PTSD, Jeremy first came to the medicine world for his own healing — and stayed, going on to complete a two-year apprenticeship under the tutelage of a longtime guide. Today, he draws on his personal journey to help others heal from PTSD and C-PTSD, blending plant medicine with both clinical and traditional modalities.  

To learn more about this work, contact Jeremy via encrypted email:  [email protected]

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Kathryn Eipl joined the podcast to discuss Reclaiming Your Voice after Emotional Suppression or People Pleasing. She explained what emotional suppression is. She described her definition of people pleasing. She shared how past patterns can shape communication. She described what a pattern might look like and how someone might move past old patterns.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- What emotional suppression is

- What people pleasing looks like

- How past patterns shape communication

- Ways to move past old patterns

Kathryn Eipl started as a Project Manager in corporate entertainment. Brokedown and fumbled with some addictions, left the industry. Then, she re-built herself and created her own emotional and nervous system regulation method, the Neuro-Resonance Method. The Neuro-Resonance Method is a trauma-informed, integrative healing approach designed to help shift unhelpful behaviors, release stored emotional energy, and create lasting change through embodied, soulful transformation.

Kathryn is an Emotional Strategist, Reiki Master, Sound Therapist, Yoga and Meditation Guide, and Multi- Dimensional human. She is the founder of E.I.P.L. Healing, Every Individual Person is Love Healing. It is a type of integrative medicine approach to the health and wellness of the whole person. It is a comprehensive, customized holistic approach that accounts for the full spectrum of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental factors that influence your overall health and wellness.

Link to Thoughts Tracker Workbook: https://eipl-healing.involve.me/thoughts-tracker

Check out Kathryn’s web site: https://eiplhealing.com/

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Kym Coco joined the podcast to discuss Death and Living Fully. She shared her story with trauma and how death taught her a lot about life. She explained how she learned to live more fully after the death of a loved one. She described how golf aided her in working with her grief. She spoke about how she works with golfers and others to find their peak performance and move through life’s traumas.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- What lessons death might teach us

- How grief and trauma can change perspective

- Why sports can help in healing

- The ways in which we can work with grief

KYM COCO is an author, nature-loving yogi, and dog mama of two Staffies. She holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Kinesiology, and two 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificates. Both topics were woven into the classes she taught at California State University, Chico, and the workshops she taught around the country with her late husband, Stephen Thompson. Coco now shares powerful tools for well-being through her latest book “Miracle on the Mountainside” and her blog, Swagtail.com. When she’s not at her residence in the Sierra Nevada mountains, she’s on the hunt for great golf courses and scenic vistas in her Sprinter Van.

Check out Kym’s web site: https://swagtail.com/

Find Kym on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swagtailyoga

Find Kym on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwagtailYogaVideos

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Sarah Goldberg joined the podcast to discuss Disparities in Trauma Informed Care. She spoke about trauma informed care and the disparities she’s seen working with underprivileged populations. She explained what intersectionality is and how it is used to understand different populations. She shared where trauma informed care is lacking in the support provided for communities. She described her experience working in the systems that were failing to provide services for people.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- What intersectionality is

- How to view trauma from an intersectional lens

- Where trauma informed care is lacking

- The ways in which our government systems are failing those in need of support

Sarah is a trauma informed therapist, with core practices in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, and Meditation.

Check out Sarah’s web site: www.sgotherapy.com

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Andrew Panella joined the podcast to discuss Trauma and the Longevity Movement. He described what the longevity movement is. He explained how the longevity movement has helped people with trauma. He shared his own story with trauma and how longevity has allowed him to focus on his needs. He provided best practices for overcoming trauma.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- What the longevity movement is

- How the longevity movement can help people with trauma

- Best practices for overcoming trauma

- How to support yourself in your journey

Andrew Panella is the Founder of Longevity Lifestyle — a movement empowering people worldwide to overcome chronic illness, boost energy, and thrive through sustainable, science-backed lifestyle change. A certified Wellness and Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer specializing in Corrective Exercise — with a background in Economics and expertise in social impact and education technology — he leverages the latest research to create educational content, courses, and personalized coaching programs.

Check out Andrew’s web site: https://www.longevitylifestyle.me/

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Michelle Valiukenas joined the podcast to discuss grief and the journey of healing from it. She described her definition of grief and how it can show up for people. She explained how grief and trauma are often intertwined. She shared her own story with grief and how she has been able to move through life with it. She provided tools that may be helpful for people struggling with grief.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- What grief is

- How trauma and grief are intertwined

- Why grief can be difficult to heal

- Ways to support yourself with grief

Michelle Valiukenas is a mom, storyteller, and activist. She is the proud parent of three—two angel babies (Sweet Pea and Colette Louise) and her only living child, Elliott, who is five years old.

Michelle is the Founder and Executive Director of The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation, a national nonprofit inspired by her daughter Colette’s short but deeply meaningful life. Through the foundation, Michelle has helped over 3,400 families across all 50 states who are navigating high-risk or complicated pregnancies, NICU stays, and loss—providing over $1.9 million in financial assistance to these families.

A self-described “recovering attorney,” Michelle believes that her mission on earth is to use her privilege to help others. She’s a passionate storyteller and speaker who brings honesty, empathy, and a touch of humor to conversations about normally taboo topics like baby loss, life after loss, NICU stays, infertility, and parenting after loss.

Michelle lives in Glenview, Illinois with her husband Mark and their son Elliott Miguel, affectionately known as the Foundation’s “Director of Hugs.” When she’s not working or chasing after a very active 5 year old, she loves spending time with her family, reading, writing, singing, and hanging out with friends.

Check out Michelle’s web site: https://colettelouise.com

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Find Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-colette-louise-tisdahl-foundation/

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Ashley Holmes joined the podcast to discuss trauma in medicine. She shared her definition of trauma and how trauma can show up in the medical field. She explained ways the medical field can be traumatizing for people. She spoke about infertility and how trauma can show up when navigating infertility. Ashley described ways a person might protect themselves during doctors’ visits to prevent trauma. She shared her Facebook group as well as other resources for navigating trauma in the medical field.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- How the medical field can cause trauma for people

- About infertility and ways it can be a traumatizing experience

- How to support yourself before going to doctors’ visits

- Tools for navigating trauma in the medical field

Ashley Holmes is a trauma-informed holistic fertility coach, yoga instructor, meditation guide and bestselling author. She supports women on their fertility journey to alleviate stress, heal trauma, and allow women to conceive with ease.

Here’s a link Ashley’s Holistic Fertility Coach Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/271957647919481/?ref=share_group_link

Check out Ashley’s web site: https://holisticfertilitycoachinc.my.canva.site/

Find Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_holmes3202/

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Dr. Judith Swack joined the podcast to discuss her ‘Healing from the Body Level Up’ Approach to Healing Trauma in hours, not years. Dr. Swack explained her approach and how she uses it with her clients to heal trauma. She shared how years of working with people has shown her how useful tapping can be. Dr. Swack walked Kristin through a sample of her approach that you can listen to yourself.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- What the ‘Healing from the Body Level Up’ (HBLU) approach is

- How HBLU can help release trauma in the body

- Ways to support yourself if you are suffering from trauma

Judith A. Swack, Ph.D., biochemist/immunologist, Master NLP practitioner, mind/body healer, best-selling author and leader in the field of Energy Psychology. Dr. Swack is the originator of Healing from the Body Level UpTM (HBLUTM), an innovative and powerful methodology with transformative results. HBLUTM integrates biomedical science, psychology, hypnosis, NLP, applied kinesiology, Energy Psychology and spiritual techniques with original research on the structure of complex damage patterns. She has presented her dramatic results on national television and at international conferences and has published in scientific, professional, and popular books and journals. Dr. Swack is a recipient of the 2015 Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) award for major contribution to the field of Energy Psychology and authored the chapter "Healing from the Body Level Up" in the industry-defining publication, Energy Psychology in Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Source Book. Her latest book is, CLEAR TRAUMA NOW A Powerful Solution for Getting Unstuck. Dr. Swack works with clients in person and by Zoom. HBLU, Inc. 56 Pickering St., Needham, MA 02492. 781-444-6940. https://hblu.org/

Here’s a link to Dr. Swack’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Trauma-Now-Powerful-Solution/dp/1961493845/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

Learn more about Dr. Swack’s upcoming offering, Clear Trauma Now Live Healing Webinar: https://www.hblu.org/live-healing-experience

Check out Dr. Swack’s web site: https://www.hblu.org

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Ciara Ward joined the podcast to discuss how to turn traumatic lemons into healing lemonade. Ciara shared her experiences with trauma and how she overcame them. She explained how trauma can manifest in someone’s life. She described what modalities she leans on in her journey. She gave useful advice for how to keep moving when life is hard. You’ll find more possibilities to turn those lemons into lemonade!

In this episode you’ll learn:

- About Ciara and her experiences with trauma

- What trauma is and how it affects people

- How to notice behaviors and conditions associated with trauma

- Techniques that help regulate your nervous system

Ciara Ward is a clinical behavioral health therapist and founder of Caring Conversations Center and Ci Notes, a holistic platform dedicated to “Therapy for the World.” Through her books, podcast, and community programs, she helps people reconnect with their truth, heal from within, and create lives they don’t want to escape. Her work blends mind, body, and soul wellness with authenticity and purpose, empowering others to transform pain into power and wisdom into impact.

Check out Ciara’s web site: Cinotes.org

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Jennifer Teplin joined the podcast to discuss how trauma can manifest in our daily lives. Jennifer shared her definition of trauma. She explained how symptoms of trauma might show up for people. She described what EMDR is and how it might assist someone in their healing journey. She gave useful tools for how to support yourself if you have experienced trauma.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- How trauma manifests in daily life

- Symptoms of trauma

- What EMDR is

- How different healing modalities can assist in your journey

Jennifer created Manhattan Wellness, a boutique psychotherapy practice, for young professionals to receive well-rounded care, and to support them in optimizing their life so it’s a life they LOVE - not just one that’s about checking off boxes and surface-level achievements. With mentions in Cosmopolitan and Oprah magazine, along with her master’s degree from Columbia University, Jennifer has not only created a space for therapeutic healing - she has created a movement that changes the landscape of therapy and counseling.

Jennifer guides both her growing staff and her clients based on the concept of two individuals coming together and stripping away the labels of “Therapist” and “Client.” She has combined her clinical expertise, business savvy and highly impactful relationship building skills to transform what it means to go to therapy. Collaborative, holistic and client-focused care is revolutionary in the therapy world - and Manhattan Wellness is leading the way. Jennifer's practice is built on the belief that if you're willing to challenge your current way of life, anything is possible.

Access link mentioned in the episode: Gettherapytips.com

Check out Jennifer’s web site: https://manhattanwellness.org/

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Find Jennifer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferteplin/

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