Trauma & Pop Culture

Trauma and Inside Out 2 (Trauma and Emotions)

Katherine Spearing

This month we are discussing Inside Out 2! The film is a lovely, heartwarming depiction of a person’s internal world when they’re going through the trauma of life transition.

Watch it on YouTube!

CATHERINE QUIRING’S SOCIALS AND LINKS:

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-quiring/

• Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IfvPWdsLK3iGynhjCu4I7

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KATHERINE SPEARING’S SOCIALS AND LINKS:

• Website: Katherinespearing.com

• Instagram: @katherinespearing

• Media Kit: katherinespearing.com/media

• Book a session: bit.ly/BookASession_TraumaRecovery

• Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fSFtO7bpKAPfTCHgDz5yC

This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

September 16, 2023

Trauma in It Ends With Us (Trauma from an Abusive Relationship) REPOST

Katherine Spearing

In honor of the movie version of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us, we’re reposting an episode discussing the book.

In this episode we address: 

• Why someone might stay in an abusive relationship

• The impact of trauma on relationships

CATHERINE QUIRING’S SOCIALS AND LINKS:

• Website: www.cqcounseling.com

• Join Mailing List: https://www.cqcounseling.com/freebies

• Instagram: @catherinequiring (https://www.instagram.com/catherinequiring/

• Facebook: @cqcounseling (https://www.facebook.com/cqcounseling/)

• YouTube:  @catherinequiring (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaInnZ9JUbQ6CLyOTLqwdjw)

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-quiring/

• Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IfvPWdsLK3iGynhjCu4I7

• Substack: https://catherinequiring.substack.com/subscribe

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/catherinequiring

KATHERINE SPEARING’S SOCIALS AND LINKS:

• Website: Katherinespearing.com

• Instagram: @katherinespearing

• Media Kit: katherinespearing.com/media

• Book a session: bit.ly/BookASession_TraumaRecovery

• Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fSFtO7bpKAPfTCHgDz5yC

This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

September 16, 2023

Trauma and Murder (Why Trauma Survivors Enjoy Murder Shows) Featuring Ashley Love Richards

Katherine Spearing

In this episode Katherine Spearing talks to Ashley Love Richards from the popular True Crime podcast That’s So F*cked Up.

In this episode:

• How trauma causes physical responses in our bodies

• Why Ashley and Katherine enjoy murder or crime stories

• How art tells the truth in a slant way that is easier for us to process

• Why some trauma survivors might be drawn to murder stories!

Ashley is the creator and host of That’s So Fucked Up the podcast and all of its spin-offs, including “TSFU Presents”, “Ash Learns the Bible”, “Binge or Bust?”, Ash and Alex Do Scientology; and her new YouTube channel Coercion & Control with Ashley Love Richards, with upcoming series’ “Harlots & Jezebels” and the “United States of ScAmerica”. She has always had an obsession with the macabre, but really leaned into that passion a few years ago when she discovered her other true love, podcasts. Ashley has a BA in Broadcasting and Electronic Communication Arts from San Francisco State University, with an emphasis in podcasting, and currently lives in Colorado. She feels passionately that making content with other creators with similar values is one of the most vital resources she has available to create change where she believes it’s needed most. Through sharing her own experiences with trauma and healing, she strives to create safe communities for discussion around difficult topics such as mental health and addiction. Ash also loves to dance, dye her hair, study psychology, travel, watch tv and laugh as much as possible. Follow her on Instagram and YouTube. Check out more about Ash here!

Learn more about your cohosts HERE and follow us on socials!

Trauma in The Girl Before (Trauma from Human Trafficking)

Katherine Spearing

Through a discussion of Rena Olsen’s book The Girl Before, Katherine and Catherine address:

• Trauma bonds, betrayal bonds, and Stockholm Syndrome

• Power and control and high-control spaces

• Navigating a relational dynamic with someone who loves you but also abuses you

• Getting a sense of self back when you never had one to begin with

CATHERINE QUIRING’S SOCIALS AND LINKS:

• Website: www.cqcounseling.com

• Join Mailing List: https://www.cqcounseling.com/freebies

• Instagram: @catherinequiring (https://www.instagram.com/catherinequiring/

• Facebook: @cqcounseling (https://www.facebook.com/cqcounseling/)

• YouTube:  @catherinequiring (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaInnZ9JUbQ6CLyOTLqwdjw)

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-quiring/

• Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IfvPWdsLK3iGynhjCu4I7

• Substack: https://catherinequiring.substack.com/subscribe

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/catherinequiring

KATHERINE SPEARING’S SOCIALS AND LINKS:

• Website: Katherinespearing.com

• Instagram: @katherinespearing

• Media Kit: katherinespearing.com/media

• Book a session: bit.ly/BookASession_TraumaRecovery

• Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fSFtO7bpKAPfTCHgDz5yC

This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

September 16, 2023

Trauma in The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes (Trauma and the Psychopath)

Katherine Spearing

Katherine and Catherine (new cohost!) discuss the trauma found in the book The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• The difference between sociopathy, psychopathy, and narcissism.

• If trauma causes these disorders. 

• How family of origin trauma can impact siblings differently. 

• And more! 

Catherine Quiring’s socials and links:

• Website: www.cqcounseling.com

• Join Mailing List: https://www.cqcounseling.com/freebies

• Instagram: @catherinequiring (https://www.instagram.com/catherinequiring/

• Facebook: @cqcounseling (https://www.facebook.com/cqcounseling/)

• YouTube:  @catherinequiring (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaInnZ9JUbQ6CLyOTLqwdjw)

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-quiring/

• Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IfvPWdsLK3iGynhjCu4I7

• Substack: https://catherinequiring.substack.com/subscribe

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/catherinequiring

Katherine Spearing’s socials and links:

• Website: Katherinespearing.com

• Instagram: @katherinespearing

• Media Kit: katherinespearing.com/media

• Book a session: bit.ly/BookASession_TraumaRecovery

• Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fSFtO7bpKAPfTCHgDz5yC

This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

September 16, 2023

Trauma in Lessons in Chemistry

Katherine Spearing

Katherine and Catherine (new cohost!) discuss the trauma found in the book and TV show Lessons in Chemistry.

In this episode we discuss:

• Trauma from marginalization, mysogyny, and patriarchy

• Trauma from assualt

• Reconnecting to ourselves when we have experienced trauma

• How trauma can cause our body to react—even when we are safe!

• And more!

Catherine Quiring’s socials and links:

• Website: www.cqcounseling.com

• Join Mailing List: https://www.cqcounseling.com/freebies

• Instagram: @catherinequiring (https://www.instagram.com/catherinequiring/

• Facebook: @cqcounseling (https://www.facebook.com/cqcounseling/)

• YouTube:  @catherinequiring (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaInnZ9JUbQ6CLyOTLqwdjw)

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-quiring/

• Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IfvPWdsLK3iGynhjCu4I7

• Substack: https://catherinequiring.substack.com/subscribe

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/catherinequiring

Katherine Spearing’s socials and links:

• Website: Katherinespearing.com

• Instagram: @katherinespearing

• Media Kit: katherinespearing.com/media

• Book a session: bit.ly/BookASession_TraumaRecovery

• Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fSFtO7bpKAPfTCHgDz5yC

This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

September 16, 2023

Trauma & The Horror Genre (Why Some Trauma Survivors Migrate Toward Horror Films)

Katherine Spearing

In this episode we discuss why some trauma survivors might find the Horror or Thriller genre cathartic.

Articles used for research in this episode:

https://www.cnet.com/health/how-scary-movies-can-help-you-de-stress-according-to-science/

https://neurosciencenews.com/horror-trauma-healing-18518/

Welcome to Trauma and Pop Culture, a monthly podcast where we seek to make knowledge about trauma accessible to the everyday person through analyzing books, movies, TV shows, and other elements of popular culture through a trauma lens. 

Please be advised that every discussion assumes everyone has listened to or read or watched said popular item. Expect spoilers around any corner. 

If you have questions about trauma or a show or movie or anything you think would be great to analyze, send it to [email protected]

I’m a Trauma Recovery Coach who also works with clients one on one. If you’re interested in working with me, you can visit my website, KatherineSpearing.com/coaching for more information and use the contact form to reach out.

While you’re on my website, you can sign up for my monthly mailing list, where I’ll send out more tidbits about trauma, what popular culture stories I have found helpful on my own trauma recovery journey, plus a few other things you might enjoy. 

While the tone of this podcast is mostly light-hearted and fun, we will be discussing trauma. There might be some elements that are activating, especially if you are a trauma survivor. So move slow and take care of yourself. If you find yourself overwhelmed, you can always take a break, and come back later. 

This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

September 16, 2023

Trauma & Barbie (Trauma & Feminism)

Katherine Spearing

In the episode we discuss:

• Trauma and entitlement

• The trauma impact on men from patriarchy

• The trauma impact on women from patriarchy

Welcome to Trauma and Pop Culture, a monthly podcast where we seek to make knowledge about trauma accessible to the everyday person through analyzing books, movies, TV shows, and other elements of popular culture through a trauma lens. 

Please be advised that every discussion assumes everyone has listened to or read or watched said popular item. Expect spoilers around any corner. 

If you have questions about trauma or a show or movie or anything you think would be great to analyze, send it to [email protected]

I’m a Trauma Recovery Coach who also works with clients one on one. If you’re interested in working with me, you can visit my website, KatherineSpearing.com/coaching for more information and use the contact form to reach out.

While you’re on my website, you can sign up for my monthly mailing list, where I’ll send out more tidbits about trauma, what popular culture stories I have found helpful on my own trauma recovery journey, plus a few other things you might enjoy. 

While the tone of this podcast is mostly light-hearted and fun, we will be discussing trauma. There might be some elements that are activating, especially if you are a trauma survivor. So move slow and take care of yourself. If you find yourself overwhelmed, you can always take a break, and come back later. 

This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

Trauma & Shiny Happy People (Trauma from High-Control Religion)

Katherine Spearing

 I’m with my friend and colleague, Cait West for this episode. If you’re interested in learning more about the impact of high-control religion, known as religious trauma, check out my other podcast, Uncertain. Cait and I did an episode over there, diving into more specifics about our experiences growing up in Christian Fundamentalism.

Also, keep an eye out for Cait’s memoir about leaving Christian Patriarchy, which releases in spring 2024.

Extra content warning for this episode as we will be discussing child physical abuse.

In the episode we discuss:

• What it’s like inside high-control religious spaces

• How the trauma from high-control religious spaces shows up after you leave

• Things that help on the recovery journey

Welcome to Trauma and Pop Culture, a monthly podcast where we seek to make knowledge about trauma accessible to the everyday person through analyzing books, movies, TV shows, and other elements of popular culture through a trauma lens. 

Please be advised that every discussion assumes everyone has listened to or read or watched said popular item. Expect spoilers around any corner. 

If you have questions about trauma or a show or movie or anything you think would be great to analyze, send it to [email protected]

I’m a Trauma Recovery Coach who also works with clients one on one. If you’re interested in working with me, you can visit my website, KatherineSpearing.com/coaching for more information and use the contact form to reach out.

While you’re on my website, you can sign up for my monthly mailing list, where I’ll send out more tidbits about trauma, what popular culture stories I have found helpful on my own trauma recovery journey, plus a few other things you might enjoy. 

While the tone of this podcast is mostly light-hearted and fun, we will be discussing trauma. There might be some elements that are activating, especially if you are a trauma survivor. So move slow and take care of yourself. If you find yourself overwhelmed, you can always take a break, and come back later. 

This podcast is a production of Katherine Spearing, LLC

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

Trauma & Viola Davis (Trauma & Poverty)

Katherine Spearing

In this episode I will be discussing Viola Davis’s story with my friend and colleague trauma therapist Heather Gargis.

In this episode we discuss:

• The trauma that might result from poverty

• Powerless and trauma

• Physical symptoms of trauma

• How hope, dreams, and creativity helps us recover

• How compassion and empathy helps us heal

Welcome to Trauma and Pop Culture, a monthly podcast where we seek to make knowledge about trauma accessible to the everyday person through analyzing books, movies, TV shows, and other elements of popular culture through a trauma lens. 

Please be advised that every discussion assumes everyone has listened to or read or watched said popular item. Expect spoilers around any corner. 

If you have questions about trauma or a show or movie or anything you think would be great to analyze, send it to [email protected]

I’m a Trauma Recovery Coach who also works with clients one on one. If you’re interested in working with me, you can visit my website, KatherineSpearing.com/coaching for more information and use the contact form to reach out.

While you’re on my website, you can sign up for my monthly mailing list, where I’ll send out more tidbits about trauma, what popular culture stories I have found helpful on my own trauma recovery journey, plus a few other things you might enjoy. 

While the tone of this podcast is mostly light-hearted and fun, we will be discussing trauma. There might be some elements that are activating, especially if you are a trauma survivor. So move slow and take care of yourself. If you find yourself overwhelmed, you can always take a break, and come back later. 

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod