The Mending Trauma Podcast

166. ENCORE: Forgiving Yourself and Making Different Choices

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0800

In this ENCORE episode, we discuss the importance of self-forgiveness after trauma. We go over helpful tools that you can utilize to mitigate the shameful feelings that trauma inflicts. We also shared powerful quotes from Gabby Bernstein's book, "The Universe Has Your Back."

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165. ENCORE: How to Tame Your Inner Critic After Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0800

In this ENCORE episode, we discusses how trauma can lead to the development of a harsh inner critic and explores strategies for taming it. We go over the impact on relationships and why that occurs. We also highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing the inner critic through techniques such as internal family systems and practicing curiosity without judgment.

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164. ENCORE: Why Crying is Good for You

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:33:07 -0800

In this ENCORE episode, we discuss the benefits of crying and how it helps with self-regulation. We explore the shame and vulnerability associated with crying and the importance of allowing ourselves to cry. We also discuss the role of crying in trauma healing and the release of trapped emotions.

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163. Understanding Rigid Thinking and Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0800

The effects of trauma are complex and show up in a variety of ways. One of these ways is in the manner in which our brain processes information. Rigid thinking is when we tend to see things in black and white. In this episode, we discuss how that type of thinking can hurt us and our relationships with others. We also give helpful tools to assist you in the process of changing your thought processes.

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162. Movember and Men's Mental Health

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0800

With the month of November already in full swing, we wanted to draw attention to a popular movement that supports men's mental health: Movember. We discuss whether or not men's mental health differs from women's mental health. We also talk about the benefits of finding community in the ongoing journey of overcoming trauma.

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161. Evidence for a Gratitude Practice After Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0800

Gratitude is a skill that takes a lot of effort to obtain. Today we discuss tips and tools you can implement to have more gratitude. We go over the benefits of gratitude and how it can help you overcome trauma.

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160. Preparing for Family Gatherings If You've Had CPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0800

With the holiday season approaching, it is normal to feel apprehensive about family gatherings. Whether you are anxious about old dynamics or have some trauma from poor experiences, this episode is for you. We discuss the common issues related to family functions and tools you can use to focus on connecting with those you love.

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159. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0800

In today's episode, we talk about seasonal affective disorder (SAD). We go over common symptoms and things to look out for. We also talk about non-judgmental ways to work through this struggle.

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158. High Conflict Divorce, Custody Battles, and Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode we make an attempt to clarify misconceptions about the nature of trauma and what can be constituted as trauma. We discuss divorce cases in which tensions are high and how that can be considered a type of trauma. We go over different approaches to these situations and how to support those going through them.

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157. Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we cover difficult topics that have huge implications. We discuss abusive relationships that involve sexual assault or abuse. We go over telltale signs to look out for and steps you can take to find help. We also talk about the relationship these situations have to trauma and how we can address those issues.

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156. Generational Trauma and Domestic Violence

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we discuss the link between domestic violence and trauma perpetuated through multiple generations. We talk about certain prevalent patterns in cases of domestic violence. We also go over ways that we can find healing and resolve trauma from these experiences.

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155. Domestic Abuse and Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode we go over several types of domestic abuse; from physical to mental to financial. We discuss early red flags to watch out for as well as tips to seeking help.

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154. Forgiving Yourself and Making Different Choices

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we discuss the importance of self-forgiveness after trauma. We go over helpful tools that you can utilize to mitigate the shameful feelings that trauma inflicts. We also shared powerful quotes from Gabby Bernstein's book, "The Universe Has Your Back."

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153. Trauma, Addiction, and Suicide

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Today we continue discussing topics surrounding Suicide Prevention Month. We go over addiction and how it increases the likelihood for suicidal ideation. We also discuss the link between trauma and addiction. We end the episode by going over helpful tips and strategies that you or someone you love can use to overcome these challenges.

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152. How to Tame Your Inner Critic After Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we discusses how trauma can lead to the development of a harsh inner critic and explores strategies for taming it. We go over the impact on relationships and why that occurs. We also highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing the inner critic through techniques such as internal family systems and practicing curiosity without judgment.

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151. The Impact of Suicide on Surviving Loved Ones

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we focus on how suicide affects surviving family members. We highlight the incredibly difficult psychosomatic challenges faced by surviving family members. We also provide strategies for supporting family members, including seeking help, reflecting back without judgment, and accessing professional support and resources.

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150. Trauma and Suicidal Ideation

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0700

To coincide with Suicide Prevention Month this September, we decided to discuss the link between trauma and suicidal ideation. We go over how trauma is a risk factor and how the desire to end emotional pain is normal. We also talk about the difference between clean and dirty pain.

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149. Micro-steps for Trauma Recovery

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we discuss the concept of using micro-steps for recovering from trauma. We cover topics such as how the brain resists changes, the importance of being curious and non-judgmental, and the significance of proper nutrition, hydration, and sleep in trauma recovery.

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148. Why Crying is Good for You

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of crying and how it helps with self-regulation. We explore the shame and vulnerability associated with crying and the importance of allowing ourselves to cry. We also discuss the role of crying in trauma healing and the release of trapped emotions.

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147. Trauma and Regulating During Transitions

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of transitions, especially for individuals who have experienced trauma. We provide tips for regulating the nervous system during transitions, including breathing exercises and bilateral stimulation. We also emphasize the importance of co-regulation, particularly for parents supporting their children through transitions.

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146. Mindfulness and Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we discuss mindfulness: what it is, best practices, and ultimately how it can help us overcome trauma. We break it down as simply as we can and provide specific example of how you can apply it to your life.

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145. ENCORE: The Top 5 Most Asked Questions About Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this ENCORE episode, we go over the top questions that we receive from listeners and members that we have in the Whole Health Lab, about trauma and the effects of trauma. We primarily discuss how trauma shows up in relationships, how you know if you have trauma, the difference between trauma and toxic stress, as well as how to heal from trauma.

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144. ENCORE: Childhood Financial Trauma with Dr. Fanike

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week we are re-releasing an older episode where we chat with special guest, Dr. Fanike! She is a doctor of behavioral health, a healer, and trained in financial trauma. Using her past, real-life experiences, she is able to help people break free from trauma symptoms and level up to their best life.

We talk about financial grief, intergenerational financial trauma, and how to be honest with yourself about money.

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143. Trauma and Neurofeedback

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week we look at biofeedback with a focus on neurofeedback. We explore the scientific evidence of neurofeedback and look at the different conditions that it helps with. We also discuss its benefits for peak performance, and how it can be delivered remotely.

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142. Trauma and the Electrical System of the Body

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Tis week we explore the process of energy production in the body and how it relates to trauma and toxic stress. we look at the cellular mechanisms of energy production and how trauma and toxic stress disrupt them. We also look at how to increase our energy in order to help us when we are healing.

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141. Trauma and the Role of the HPA Access, with Wendy Airoso

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Join us as our cofounder Wendy Airoso explains the impact of trauma and chromic stress on the cells of our body. She discusses the way our cells work as well as why they function the way they do. She and Leina also discuss ways to reduce the impact of PTSD and toxic stress, starting with micro-steps.

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140. PTSD and Internal Family Systems (IFS); An Effective Method to Heal From Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week Leina discusses the efficacy of IFS interventions in treating PTSD. Learn more about the pillars of this treatment approach as well as why it is effective with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other disorders.

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139. Hyper-vigilance and Relationship Conflict

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week, Leina explains the causes and symptoms of hyper-vigilance. She explores the way that hyper vigilance causes us to misperceive other peoples behavior, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts within our relationships. She also shares interventions that can be used to help calm down your nervous system, which will directly impact the frequency and intensity of your hyper vigilance.

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138. What is CPTSD and How is it Different than PTSD?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Join Leina this week as she explains and explores the difference between CPTSD and PTSD. She notes the three additional symptom clusters that are associated with CPTSD, and shares a sense of hope about emerging and upcoming treatments for both PTSD and CPTSD.

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137. PTSD, Trauma, and the Missing Diagnoses in the DSM-5

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week Amy and Leina discuss some of the limitations in the DSM-5 in regards to cPTSD, learn how the World Health Organization has determined that this is a valid diagnosis, and ways to get help even if your therapist cannot diagnose cPTSD.

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136. How to Help a Loved One with Depression

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 27 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week Amy and Leina discuss the struggle that occurs when you watch someone you love battle depression. They make suggestions as to how you can best help someone with depression, including the importance of your own self-care. They also discuss the difficulty of having adult children with depression, and some of the helplessness that can accompany that situation.

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135. There’s Nothing Wrong with You: Trauma Edition

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 20 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week, Amy and Leina explore the strengths that can come as a result of learning how to to survive traumatic events. They discuss the work of MaryCatherine McDonald and her book “Unbroken.” This episode offers hope to those who have been deeply impacted by traumatic events, and reframes as strengths many of the things that have helped us survive.

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134. Anxiety and the Nervous System

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 13 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week Amy and Leina look at generalized anxiety disorder, and the connection between the brain and the nervous system. They also talk about undiagnosed anxiety, and how to minimize symptoms through nervous system work.

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133. Trauma as a Root Cause of Mental Health Issues

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 06 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week Leina and Amy look at the link between early childhood trauma and adult mental health diagnoses. They discuss how childhood trauma can include loss of parent or bullying, as well as neglect or active abuse by a caregiver. They encourage using the concept of noticing without judgement how you have been impacted, knowing that as awareness and insight and healing increase, we have a broader choice in our reactions.

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132. An Interview with WHL member Lauren about EMDR after Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Have you ever wondered if EMDR would help you process trauma? This week we are joined by Whole Health Lab member, Lauren, who talks openly about her experience with EMDR within the Mending Trauma program. Join us as we demystify EMDR this week!

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131. How EMDR and Bilateral Stimulation Can Help with Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week we explore the origins of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), what it is, and why it is so helpful. We discuss common fears and how to find a practitioner that can help you.

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130. How Trauma Affects Your Perception

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Join us this week as we explore the ways that your brain experiences physiological change due to PTSD. Amy and Leina discuss the parts of the brain that are most profoundly impacted by PTSD and offer advice on healing that allows the brain to reverse some of those changes.

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129. Trauma and Memory

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week we explore memory, and how memory is captured during an overwhelming event, and how hyper-vigilance as a result of trauma impacts the way we focus and retain information.

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128. The Link Between Trauma and Digestive Health

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode we discuss the impact that early childhood trauma (ECT) and even single event trauma has on your digestion. We examine the changes in the gut microbiome that occurs with early childhood trauma, and the gut brain access. We also discuss ways to become more aware, and small steps to take to improve your gut health.

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127. Trauma and Perception: How Trauma Changes Your Perception of Yourself and Your World Around You

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Leina and Amy explore the ways that our body and brain change after trauma in an attempt to protect us from future terrible events. We also discuss how trauma leaves you with an altered belief or perception of yourself and the world. This makes sense, and we want to try to address this as we heal our own trauma and do our own trauma work.

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126. Using Nature to Recover from Trauma and PTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This week we look at nature therapy and how it can be used as an adjunct to help you recover from trauma and PTSD. We explore grounding/earthing, using images of nature, and being in the natural environment to increase HRV and regulate the autonomic nervous system.

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125. Trauma and Self Harm - What to Know and How to Help Your Loved Ones

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0700

This episode looks at non suicidal self injury (NSSI) and explores the age of onset, signs, and underlying contributors, as well as interventions.

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124. What is Polyvagal Theory and How does it Relate to Trauma?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0800

This week we talk about Stephen Porges' groundbreaking theory, Polyvagal theory. We look at co-regulation, neuroception, and the autonomic hierarchy. We also give tips to help develop a more flexible autonomic nervous system.

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123. Can I Have a Healthy Relationship After cPTSD or Trauma?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0800

This week we explore how complex PTSD and early childhood trauma impacts how we choose and who we choose to be involved with. We explore ways to alter patterns in your current relationship and talk about the hope of building a healthy relationship.

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122. What is Narcissism and How to Deal with the Narcissist in Your Life

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0800

This week we dive into the link between narcissist personality disorder and trauma. We examine covert narcissism as well as the symptoms of narcissism and how they appear in males and females.

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121. Hypercriticism After Trauma: How to Know If Your Hyper Criticism Comes From PTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:11:23 -0800

This week we look at how hypercriticism, perfectionism, and overworking are all tied to trauma and cPTSD. We examine different ways to become aware of these patterns and look at somatic tools that help.

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120. When Your cPTSD or Trauma Gets Triggered at Work

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:09:25 -0800

This week we tackle how to handle triggers that show up at work. We talk about the perceived danger that might occur at work and how to understand where this is coming from, and how our nervous system plays an important role in our reactions and responses while at work.

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119. How to Know If Your Addiction is Linked to cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800

In this episode we explore the link between cPTSD, childhood trauma, and addiction. We talk about the work Gabor Maté, as well as the skill of building our internal locust of control in order to widen our window of tolerance.

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118. The Symptoms of Addiction After Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800

This week we are talking about symptoms of addiction and the different types of addiction that can stem from trauma. We examine how the nervous system is linked to self soothing and addiction, and we look at next steps for those who are ready to address their addictive behaviors.

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117. Dry January After Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800

This podcast episode looks at the link between alcohol use and trauma, and identifies several steps that can be used to finish dry January. We also talk about our new Mending Trauma Nervous System Reset Journal that can be found on our website.

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116. The Difference Between Trauma Informed, Trauma Trained, & Trauma Certified

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800

Trauma has become a buzz word in the last several months. And this episode will help clarify some of the terms we see on social media and in the public. We will examine the difference between being trauma informed, trauma trained, and certified in trauma. This will help listeners distinguish what to look for when seeking professional help on their trauma recovery journey.

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115. New Year New Nervous System

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800

This time of year, is when many of us focus on intentions or goals. This year we invite you to heal your nervous system from past trauma, and give you tools and tips for how to start your journey of trauma recovery.

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114. Recovering from Trauma & Addiction - An Interview with Siri Hoffman, A Mending Trauma Client

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0800

This week we interview a member of Mending Trauma's Whole Health Lab, Siri Hoffman. Siri discusses her journey with alcohol and her experience with trauma recovery within the Whole Health Lab. She touches on the power of community, and her experience with EMDR, and the recovery process.

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113. ACES and How They are Linked to Childhood Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Amy and Leina discuss the seminal aces study that took place in the mid 90s. The study was originally done to link adverse childhood experiences and long term physical health problems. What the trauma recovery community has noticed, is that these adverse childhood experiences often lead to complex or developmental trauma. Finally we discuss how there is hope for recovery from these types of traumatic experiences.

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112. Six Quick Tips to Reduce Stress at Holiday Gatherings

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0800

Join and Leina as she offers some quick tips for getting through family gatherings during the holidays. Learn how to have flexible thinking and flexible expectations to reduce stress during the holidays, consider creative was to limit alcohol consumption, and find ways to graciously take leave of a holiday gathering.

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111: Complex Trauma and Dissociation

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0800

Today we talk about complex trauma and one of the symptoms that can develop - dissociation. We discuss how it develops, what it looks like, and how to minimize it while you are recovering from trauma.

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110: What is the Best Type of Therapy for Trauma?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0800

In today's episode we discuss the best type of therapy to recover from trauma or cPTSD. We look at EMDR, internal family systems, and neurofeedback, and discuss the benefits and opportunities of each when healing trauma.

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109: Family Trauma and Boundaries During the Holiday Season

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0800

As the holiday season approaches, we once again revisit ways to protect your family gatherings from conflict and empower you to take care of your emotional health. These gatherings can often trigger old wounds and lead to re-experiencing childhood trauma. Learn ways to regulate your nervous system and avoid participating in problematic dynamics.

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108: How Trauma Distorts Our Perception of Our Important Relationships

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0800

In this episode, we explore the way that complex trauma creates a belief that connection is dangerous. Our traumatic experiences alter our perception of the world and can lead us to misinterpret or assign motivation to other people's behavior. This leads to emotional suffering for us, and can disrupt our important connections with others. Join us as we explore ways to pay attention to this without judgement, knowing that you do not do this to yourself.

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107: How Trauma Shows Up in the Workplace

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0800

Trauma shows up in our everyday lives as reactions and sensations - because we spend the majority of time at work, this episode dives into how trauma presents in workplaces. We go over typical reactions from trauma as well as ways to minimize conflict in the workplace that ultimately stems from trauma.

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106: What is Trauma?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700

This episode examines the different definitions of trauma, the types of trauma, and the signs and symptoms of trauma. We also go over the most emerging research for trauma recovery.

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105: Trauma Dumping Part 2. What to do when you are the recipient?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700

This week we will continue our discussion about Trauma Dumping and look at how boundaries can help to minimize the potential for trauma dumping. We will give you clear and specific tips to help you identify and resolve trauma dumping.

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104: Trauma Dumping Part 1

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Amy and Leina discuss what trauma dumping is, and what it is not, as well as why we are seeing an increase in trauma dumping. Also discussed are ways to set boundaries around trauma dumping.

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103. Trauma, Polyvagal Theory, and Depression

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode we go over Dr Steven Porges' Polyvagal Theory and how it relates to trauma recovery.

We dive into the different states of the nervous system and look at how depression can show up through the dorsal state. If you have experienced trauma of CPTSD this episode will be very helpful. As always we also give actionable tips for how to move out of dorsal into a ventral, connected state.

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102: Why Do I Still Have Symptoms After Working on My Trauma for Years?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Many people with trauma or CPSTD wonder how long they will need to work on their trauma in order to find total relief. This episode addresses how recovering from trauma is not a linear process and involves many different types of therapies. We examine tips in order to help when symptoms reappear after actively working on your trauma recovery.

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101: Trauma and Hypervigilance

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:23:50 -0700

In today’s episode we go over how trauma and cPTSD can lead to hypervigilance. We cover how you know you are being hypervigilant and what to do to minimize being in a constant state of threat.

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100: Trauma and Memory Loss

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Many survivors of trauma and cPTSD suffer from memory loss or gaps in memory. In todays episode, we dive into why we have memory loss after trauma, how to know if you should recover loss memories, and how to minimize dissociation so that you can create memories in the present.

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099: Emotional Cutoff: Knowing When to Go No Contact After Trauma or cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Three skills that will help you when deciding how to limit contact with a toxic family member or friend and knowing when to go no contact.
- Communicating with the person that hurt you
- Setting Boundaries
- Avoiding Triangulation

We'll also cover the difference between limited contact and no contact and when to use those appropriately.

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098: Over-Explaining as a Trauma Response

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Do you find yourself adding in a lot of details and explanations each time you ask for things or change your plans? Do you over explain because you are nervous that people will be upset with you or not believe you? Many survivors of complex trauma (cPTSD) long to be heard, see and validated. Over-explaining or over-communicating is a trauma response that comes out of a deep need to feel seen, heard and validated. Listen in this week as Dr. Amy Hoyt and Leina Hoyt, MFT explain how this develops in childhood and how it shows up in adulthood.

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097: Perfectionism is a Trauma Response

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode of The Mending Trauma Podcast, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discuss how perfectionism can be a trauma response and how to get out of the perfection, procrastination trap that cPTSD survivors find themselves in.

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096: How to Stop Judging Yourself When Trauma Happens

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discusses the trauma response of judging ourselves and how to overcome our judgmental inner voice. Listen in as they teach you a powerful way of halting the inner critic as you develop more self-compassion.

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095: How to Stay Hopeful after Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode of The Mending Trauma Podcast, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT look at how our hope gets diminished when trauma happens to us. They discuss how the brain is trying to help us survive but this can lead to a lack of hope. Listen in as they teach you how to develop new neural pathways of hope, despite your past.

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094: How to Value Others without People Pleasing

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT address how to value others, even when we disagree with them, without people pleasing. Listen in as they look at the way in which relationships that value both people can be a source of strength and hope despite viewing the world with different lenses.

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093: Letting go of the Need to Control after Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discusses how trauma and cPTSD set us up to control our environment, others and ourselves to the point of hurting our relationship with ourselves and others. Listen in as they guide you through letting go of some of the need to control and adopting "radical acceptance" to find more peace and connection in your life.

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092: Adaptive and Maladaptive Coping Mechanisms after cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discusses the way we respond to trauma in order to survive. These survival skills become engrained and eventually become our coping mechanisms in times of stress throughout our lives. Some of these coping styles are helpful (adaptive) and some of these coping strategies no longer serve us and are maladaptive. Join them as they discuss how to know if your coping strategies are helping or hurting you and what to do about them as you continue along your trauma healing journey.

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091: Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma Recovery

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discusses Internal Family Systems (IFS) theory. IFS is a therapy approach that helps people recover from cPTSD. At the core of IFS is self-compassion and learning to accept and love all parts of ourselves. Join them as they discuss how IFS works and how to implement it into your daily life.

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090: Learning to Trust Yourself After Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT discusses the trauma response of not trusting ourselves. This can show up as risk avoidance or fear of making mistakes to the point of indecision. Join them as they guide you in learning to take calculated risks as you grow through your past trauma.

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089: How to Overcome Rigid Thinking from cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode of The Universe Is Your Therapist, Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT dive into one of the symptoms of complex trauma (also called cPTSD): rigid thinking. Join them as they discuss how trauma tricks us into thinking patterns that pretend to keep us safe when in reality they keep us stuck. As usual, they deliver practical and real life tips that you can implement immediately to help develop more flexible thinking.

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088: How Building Resilience Can Mitigate Future Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Building emotional resilience can help us reduce the adverse reactions to the challenges that we will inevitably continue to face in life. In this episode, Leina Hoyt, MFT, MA, discusses how many of us have a disconnection between our body and our emotions. Learning how to connect these two things will give us the ability to better navigate life's challenges. Listen to hear Leina explain how!

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087: Why it Can Be Traumatic When a Doctor Does Not Believe You

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Leina explores the impact of some western medicine assumptions. She discusses the disconnect between mind and body and teaches a tool to use when you are struggling with your own health journey.

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086: Self Inflicted Wounds: Making Up Stories That Hurt Our Own Feelings After Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Join Leina as she explains how we often accidentally hurt our own feelings by straying away from the facts of a situation and only pay attention to our assumptions. Find a concrete tool to help you reduce the pain that comes with assumptions, such as using a 3x5 card to record only the facts you know of the situation.

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085: Painful Decisions After Trauma: Deciding Now or Later

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Leina explores how some difficult decisions can be painful. The human tendency to delay the painful decisions in the moment and avoid dealing with it can lead to more pain over time. Leina also discusses how you can best support somebody who’s decisions seem disastrous and why insisting people do things a certain way often backfires.

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084: Finding Peace After Trauma: Don't Look Back Too Long

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 29 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Join Leina as she discusses some of the perils of staying focused on the past and provides concrete micro steps to take to help your brain focus on the present. Developing tools to stay in the present can offer emotional freedom and peace in our lives.

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083: Trauma Bonds Part 2 - What to do about a Trauma Bond?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 22 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Leina explores ways to take small steps to help you be aware of and notice what the dynamics are in your own relationships. She then explores some changes that can be made to help you make decisions from a strong sense of self.

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082: What is a Trauma Bond & How Does it Happen

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 15 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Join Leina today as she discusses the concept and definition of trauma bonds and explores ways that we can find ourselves in a trauma bond. Leina clarifies that this is not something that we do to ourselves, but is part of a dynamic that develops often times starting in childhood.

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081: Why People Pleasing is Hard to Stop Especially after cPTSD and Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 08 May 2023 01:15:00 -0700

The Whole Health Lab
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080: How Trauma Affects Our Communication and Leads to Unnecessary Arguments in our Relationships

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 01 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Explore with Leina how the shame of trauma can lead to defensiveness and difficulty communicating in a way that leads to problem solving. Common and unnecessary arguments with your partner can easily be diffused using awareness and tools that Leina explains further in this episode.

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079: Pain vs Suffering after Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Join Leina today as she explores the buddhist saying: "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional". Understand how our thoughts and assumptions about an event can contribute to a lot of emotional distress and suffering. Leina uses the concept of clean pain vs dirty pain to help us identify when we are in a place of suffering and how to do to relieve the suffering.

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078: The Cycle of Shame & Anger after Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Leina Hoyt joins us to explore how shame and anger can become a cycle, and ways to calm down the nervous system. Learn how you can use 2-3 easy tools to combat shame and the anger that results. Radical acceptance, separating one's sense of self, and double breath sigh, are a few ways that we suggest to reduce the intensity and frequency of this cycle.

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077: The Power of One Small Step When Healing Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Learn how something small but consistent can help you on your healing journey. We discuss how steps including the double breath sigh, and somatic swaying can help reduce your trauma symptoms.
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076: Does Everyone have Trauma? with Wendy Airoso

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Leina discusses that each of us have had experiences in our lifetime that have been overwhelming, and that those experiences can create trauma responses/symptoms. Most of us will not have a PTSD diagnosis, but all of us have been impacted by overwhelming events at some point in our life.

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075: How the Whole Health Lab Helped Member Dayna Del Val Catapult her Professional Career

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Today's episode is a journey through what our signature program, the whole health lab, offers to clients. We speak to current client Dayna Del Val about her experience healing with mending trauma. We talk about what exactly constitutes trauma, what she has learned along her healing journey, and how her professional and personal life has been greatly helped by her work in the whole health lab.

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074: Exploring the connection of Faith and Trauma with Wendy Airoso

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode, we explore how trauma can be impacted by faith. We also explore how traumatic events can contribute to difficulty of the concept of faith.

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/care/spirituality_trauma.asp

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073: Parenting After Trauma with Rachel Duffy

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Conscious parenting coach, Rachel Duffy, joins us to talk about parenting skills to help have a calm home environment, with a trauma informed approach. We go over parenting teenagers, toddlers, and creating expectations that allow you to find joy in parenting.

Transcript

Guest Bio: Rachel Duffy
Rachel is a former divorce attorney turned trauma-informed, certified Conscious Parenting coach who has dedicated over two decades to helping parents and kids improve their relationship.

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www.unscrewyoupodcast.com

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072: Introduction to the Nervous System and It's Link to Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0800

Today’s episode is a very basic introduction to the nervous system and why it is critical to address when we’re healing trauma and toxic stress. This short introduction is critical for understanding the bottom-up approach to healing trauma.

Timestamps:
0:54 - Understanding the nervous system
3:21 - Your body is the first indicator of your feelings
10:00 - The Bottom-Up approach

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071: What is Radical Connection and Can It Be Found After Trauma?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800

All humans have two biological imperatives that affect their behavior: the drive to feel safe and the drive to connect. This episode looks at the drive to connect and gives you helpful tips to lean into connection even when it is difficult or feels vulnerable.

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070: Workshop - How to Stay Emotionally Regulated During the Holidays after cPTSD and Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800

Timestamps:
1:38 - Symptoms of feeling triggered or blocked
6:11 - recognizing and dealing with triggers or upsetting events
10:07 - Closing the gap between the event that is upsetting us and our realization of our feelings

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069: The Anxiety of Social Obligations, Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800

This week we talk about the anxiety of social obligations during the holiday season. We discuss the anxieties associated with food, alcohol, gatherings, gifting, and family. We also give you some tools to help you have more regulation this season, such as helpful phrases and breathing techniques.

Timestamps:
6:41 - Handling expectations around food and alcohol
12:57 - Limiting alcohol consumption around the family
18:25 - Anxiety is the #1 symptom of unresolved trauma

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068: Financial Trauma and the Holidays

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800

This week we look at how childhood financial dynamics can affect the way we spend money during the holiday season. We dive into the dynamics between couples, family members, and parents and children while looking at ways to prioritize connection over the stress of finances during the holidays.

Timestamps:
0:38 - What is financial Trauma?
5:49 - How do we set financial boundaries?
10:50 - You children will survive if they don't get what they want
15:47 - Working with micro-boundaries
19:12 - Using your kids' gift list to learn about them

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067: How to Put an End to Self-Criticism After Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800

This episode addresses how to finally get rid of our inner critic. We discuss how comparison and perfectionism fuel self-criticism and give simple and effective tips to minimize our inner critic so that we can stay more connected to our wise mind.

Timestamps:
0:47 - The human brain is built to compare
5:06 - Staying out of the past
6:27 - Self-compassion while battling your inner critic
8:37 - Modeling self-compassion

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066: Nine Steps to a Peaceful Holiday Gathering

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800

Today we discuss how holiday gatherings can connect us to our loved ones and how they can also be difficult and cause stress and tension. We give you 9 evidence-based tips to help you have a peaceful and enjoyable holiday gathering.

Timestamps:
0:39 - Having realistic expectations
2:01 - Clearly communicate with the rest of your family
3:26 - Don't take the bait
5:33 - Stay out of the past
9:23 - "Notice without judgment"

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065: How to Keep Boundaries During the Holiday Season

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800

In today's episode, we discuss how to set boundaries, how to stick to boundaries when you have someone in your life that has a hard time respecting them, and how to work through some of the common boundary issues we see around the holiday season.

Timestamps:
0:48 - What is a boundary?
6:10 - What is one of your basic boundaries?
17:24 - What can we do about a boundary crosser?
27:06 - How to navigate boundaries over food and alcohol during the holidays?

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064: How to Cultivate Gratitude After Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode, we look at the reason gratitude is so effective for building resilience and helping our mood. We also look at how a practice of gratitude may be difficult after trauma. We give you several steps to easily add a gratitude practice into your daily life.

Timestamps:
1:48 - What is it about gratitude?
5:01 - Decorating for the holidays
8:31 - Cultivating gratitude
13:18 - Focusing on inner control
16:10 - What are you grateful for?

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063: How to Deal with a Problematic Family Member

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700

This week's episode dives into how to deal with a family member that you may have conflict with. We address what types of problematic relationships dynamics there might be and give you key phrases and skills to navigate hard conversations as you go into the holiday season.

Timestamps:
5:09 - What constitutes an unhealthy Parent-Child relationship?
9:51 - Notice without judgment
13:09 - How to not take the load of poop
16:45 - Not trying to "win"
19:37 -

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062: Ways to Prepare for the Stress of the Holiday Season

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700

The holiday season is one of connection and joy. It is also coupled with expectations and stress. In this episode, we teach you how to know if your expectations are setting you up for stress for the holidays, and how to minimize triggers and toxic stress through the holiday season.

Timestamps:
1:12 - Why are the holidays stressful?
8:42 - How to recognize irritability in yourself
13:12 - You can't always control a situation
16:04 - Watching your alcohol consumption during the holidays

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061: Is Your Insomnia Related to Trauma?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Is your insomnia related to trauma? Today Dr. Amy Hoyt, and Leina Hoyt discuss how insomnia can be a symptom of unresolved trauma and toxic stress. They also dive into how to set yourself up for optimal sleep, using sleep hygiene, mindfulness, and self monitoring. If you do experience insomnia, we encourage you to go to www.mendingtrauma.com/quiz, and take our quiz to see if your unresolved trauma is affecting you.

Timestamps:
2:57 - What characterizes insomnia?
8:02 - What is sleep hygiene?
14:57 - Sunlight and your circadian rhythm
18:22 - Techniques to help with disruptive sleep

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060: How to Know When a Relationship is Abusive?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700

October is domestic violence awareness month. In this episode, we look at what domestic violence is, and what are some of the behaviors that are considered violence. Dr. Amy Hoyt speaks on her own experience with domestic violence in past relationships. We go over physical, financial, psychological, and verbal violence, and ways to get help in those situations.

Timestamps:
4:10 - Different types of domestic abuse
9:18 - What is financial abuse?
14:38 - Amy's experience with domestic violence
19:57 - Your brain tells you its your fault
26:05 - Changing the dance steps

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059: What is Benevolent Curiosity? And How It Helps with Trauma Healing

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode Leina & Amy discuss a powerful tool to help overcome trauma and toxic stress, benevolent curiosity. They explain how it differs from a mindfulness practice and why it is so helpful in healing our nervous system.

Timestamps:
0:48 - The importance of awareness
1:48 - Limiting perception through fear
4:29 - Awareness and limiting beliefs

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058: The Fork in the Road Created by Trauma with Eric Christiansen

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Join Dr. Amy Hoyt and Leina Hoyt in an interview with Emmy Award Documentarian Eric Christiansen. We are discussing his upcoming new film, Unmasking Hope, and how eventually, any kind of trauma creates a fork in the road for your life and experiences and how you should handle it.

Timestamps:
1:52 - How do you find your projects?
6:22 - Learning to start over
13:02 - Empathy has intuition towards pain
17:24 - What have you been seeing heal people the most?
24:08 - How does spirituality factor into your work?

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057: Social Media Intermittent Fasting & Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Does social media intermittent fasting help with mood, self-esteem, and nervous system regulation? Today’s episode examines the trend of social media intermittent fasting and compares it to the research from Stanford university and other studies to look at how social media fasting may or may not benefit those who suffer form toxic stress or trauma.

Timestamps:
1:16 - What is social media intermittent fasting?

7:43 - Should we social media fast for 30 days?

10:15 - What does a social media fast have to do with trauma or toxic stress?

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056: The Top 5 Most Asked Questions About Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Today we go over the top questions that we receive from listeners and members that we have in the Whole Health Lab, about trauma and the effects of trauma. We primarily discuss how trauma shows up in relationships, how you know if you have trauma, the difference between trauma and toxic stress, as well as how to heal from trauma.

Timestamps:
1:17 - What exactly is trauma?

5:11 - Can I still have trauma if nothing bad happened to me in my childhood?

7:12 - How do I heal my trauma?

10:57 - What’s the difference between trauma and toxic stress?

14:00 - How does trauma and toxic stress show up in relationships?

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055: Is Pornography an Addiction? Discussing the latest research on porn use with Julie Fraumeni-Mcbride

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700

PhD candidate, Julie Fraumeni-Mcbride discusses what problematic porn behavior is, and interventions for addressing an unwanted reliance on pornography. Throughout the episode, we discuss various perspectives, therapeutic solutions, and how it can be handled in relationships.

Timestamps:
2:44 - What is problematic with pornography use?
10:40 - How to deal with these feelings while in a relationship
18:59 - Defining problematic porn use
23:22 - What kind of patients do you mostly work with?
33:40 - Sexual issues caused by excessive porn use

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054: Toxic Stress, Fasting, and Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Timestamps:
2:22 - Cleansing your body with intermittent fasting
8:18 - What happens during fasting?
12:42 - Autophagy and brain focus
19:23 - Always consult your doctor before engaging an extended fast

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Episode 053: Why Drinking Water Should Be a Priority When You Are Recovering From Trauma and Under Stress

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Timestamps:
1:19 - Who is Wendy?
2:32 - Why is hydration important?
8:32 - How cells communicate through water
14:17 - Ionized water and balance
17:03 - Water vs. Electrolytes

Research Articles:
Narrative Research of Hydration and Selected Health Outcomes in General Population
Effects of Hydration Status on Cognitive Performance and Mood

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Episode 052: Junk Food, Trauma and Mental Health: What You Need to Know

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Timestamps:
1:59 - The need to eat fast but not fast food
4:53 - Alternatives to fast food
6:19 - More brain foods at home
8:17 - Prepping 5 minute dinners

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Episode 051: Micronutrients and Reducing Toxic Stress from Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Timestamps:
1:30 - What are micronutrients?
5:54 - Micronutrients during chronic stress
8:32 - How we get vitamin D
10:28 - Best foods to eat to gain healthy micronutrients

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Episode 050: Hustle Culture, Nutrition, and Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700

This week, we address how hustle culture affects our mental health and how we can use nutrition as one way of addressing our mental health when we are over-scheduled.

We also launch our new 30 day challenge which focuses on getting adequate nutrition and hydration in order to address our whole health.

Challenge: Hydration & 5 fruits/veggies daily

Research articles:
The role of diet and nutrition on mental health and well-being
Nutrition and mental health: is there a link?
5 common nutritional deficiencies in mental health problems

Timestamps:
2:07 - Hustle culture and wearing busy as a badge of honor
4:20 - How vitamins help your body
7:11 - Food probiotics
10:01 - Fresh or frozen vs. canned

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Episode 049: Building Resilience After Trauma Through Micro Movement Challenges

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Timestamps:
1:45 - Movement challenge Update
3:05 - 4:20 Building internal resistance
7:32 - Resilience is a skill
10:16 - A variable heart is a healthy heart
12:55 - Creating reasonable goals

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Episode 048: How Movement Heals The Brain After Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Today, we are discussing the benefits that movement can have on your brain. Daily movement has many tremendous non-aesthetic benefits that go unnoticed. By further understanding the why’s and how’s of some of these benefits we will go over today, we hope that helps you better process the importance of movement and how that can affect your life.

Timestamps:
2:30 - Tracking your steps with your smart phone
7:12 - The power of understanding the Why
13:58 - The importance of neuroplasticity

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Episode 047: Using Microsteps to Form Habits When Healing from Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0700

On today’s episode, we will be continuing with this month’s theme of Mental Health & Movement, with how microsteps can help you form helpful habits. Our goal today is to display how small changes through microsteps can lead to tremendous progress in meeting your goals.

Timestamps:
1:35 - What are microsteps?
5:43 - Movement and Toxic Diet Culture
9:32 - Myelinating our habits
12:18 - Consistency over time

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Episode 046: Mental Health, Trauma & Movement - How Movement Minimizes Depression & Anxiety

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0700

This month’s theme on the podcast is about Mental Health & Movement. Today we will be discussing the benefits of moving your body for your mental health. This content and these episodes connect with our Whole Health Lab program. Along with each episode and each month’s theme, comes a weekly challenge to connect with the content. The challenge this month is to Move 1 mile every day. Let’s all do this together, we can be each other’s accountability partners! Tune in today to learn more about the effects physical movement can have on minimizing depression & anxiety.

Research articles mentioned:
Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Mental Health
Association between physical activity and mental disorders among adults in the US

Timestamps:
2:20 - Move a mile a day challenge.
4:10 - Something is better than nothing.
6:49 - I'm in a depressive episode and don't feel like moving - what do I do?
8:37 - Only 60% of the US has regular physical activity.
10:27 - Movement and anxiety.
13:02 - The nervous system and how movement can help regulate it.

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Episode 045: What is a Nervous System and How Is It Related to Trauma Healing?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we will dive into what is a nervous system and how exactly it helps us during difficult situations!

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Episode 044: How Trauma Shows Up At Work

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Today's episode is focused on how trauma shows up in the workplace, as well as tips on how to be trauma informed at work.

Timestamps:
1:43 - How can trauma show up at the workplace?
4:14 - Triangulation and splitting at work
5:48 - When to bring in Human Resources
8:04 - How to create a trauma-informed workplace
13:17 - The Preface

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Episode 043: Is People Pleasing a Trauma Response?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0700

People pleasing is thought of as problematic in our society. In this episode, we look at what it is, how it relates to our nervous system, and how it might show up for us. We also look at if people pleasing is actually a problem or simply a response to toxic stress and trauma.

Timestamps:
2:25 - What does people pleasing look like to you?
6:20 - Is it people pleasing or a nervous system reaction?
11:36 - Be aware of the choices your making
14:18 - People pleasing show up differently for everyone

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Episode 042: What Are Trauma Bonds?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0700

On today's episode we're discussing trauma bonds and how childhood trauma can show up in our romantic relationships without our conscious awareness. Listen in to learn how to know if you're in a relationship that is connected by trauma bonds as well as what to do if you recognize some of your patterns in this dynamic.

Timestamps:
1:43 - What are trauma bonds?
8:41 - Women Escaping a Violent Environment
13:57 - Comfort is not always the best litmus test
15:21 - The people we are close to are not always able to give healthy relationship advice

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Episode 041: Childhood Financial Trauma with Dr. Fanike

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 30 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Universe is Your Therapist Podcast, we have a special guest, Dr. Fanike! She is a doctor of behavioral health, a healer, and trained in financial trauma. Using her past, real-life experiences, she is able to help people break free from trauma symptoms and level up to their best life.
We talk about financial grief, intergenerational financial trauma, and how to be honest with yourself about money.

Timestamps:
1:53 - How did you get started with financial trauma healing?
9:45 - How do you know if you have financial trauma?
19:58 - The state of hustle culture in America currently
29:33 - How to solve intergenerational financial trauma
41:57 - Phrasing money problems to alleviate financial trauma
43:54 - Be honest with yourself about your money

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Episode 040: Grief and Trauma with Edy Nathan

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 23 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Universe is Your Therapist Podcast, I interview the wonderful Edy Nathan! She is an author, public speaker, and licensed therapist.

Edy Nathan is an AASECT certified sex therapist, hypnotherapist, and EMDR practitioner with over 20 years of experience. In her expertise as a grief therapist, she weaves her formal training as a psychotherapist with breathwork, guided imagery, ritual, and storytelling.
Our conversation is real, raw, and getting straight to trauma with unresolved grief from various experiences, not just losing a loved one

Timestamps:
1:51 - How did you write your book?
7:22 - Big grief vs. small grief
18:02 - The necessity of a mask
39:47 - Point in the room exercise

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Episode 039: What is Sober Curious? And How Alcohol is Linked to Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 16 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Have you ever wondered what would happen to your physical or mental health if you stopped drinking?

I am in recovery, and I've been really open about that. We have people who have never had alcohol. We have full-blown addicted people who may or may not be in recovery. And then there's this whole gap in between, which we are going to discuss today!

In this week’s episode of The Universe is Your Therapist Podcast, we discuss the differences between sober curious, alcohol addiction, and alcohol abuse.

Timestamps:
3:40 - Addiction vs. dependency vs. sober curious
11:33 - How does being sober curious help the brain?
16:27 - How long should you remain sober curious?

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Episode 038: Mental Health, Faith & Trauma with Dr. Monica Coleman

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 09 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700

This episode delves into how mental health and trauma can either disrupt or reinforce our faith in a higher power or God. Dr. Coleman shares her experience of being diagnosed as bipolar and the generational trauma in her family that led her to write about mental health and faith. We also look at the way that dance can be healing after trauma and the importance of destigmatizing mental illness.

Timestamps:
2:39 - How does mental health effect your relationship with God?
8:30 - Issues in the academy
9:57 - Dr. Monica's upbringing
15:30 - Healing and Epigenetics
21:32 - Healing through dance
25:20 - The stigma around mental health
30:48 - How do you know if medication is right for you?

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Episode 037: Healing Trauma without Being Stuck in the Past

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 02 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Trauma can be intimidating, and many people assume healing trauma will keep you stuck in the past. This week we look at emerging research that points to the possibility of healing trauma while being focused on the future instead of being mired in the past.

Timestamps:
1:52 – The myth behind Exposure Therapy

5:33 – You don’t have to talk about specifics to move through a traumatic memory
7:29 - Symptoms of unresolved trauma

11:50 – Symptoms of abuse that are protective
14:05- Maladaptive behaviors have helped you to survive
15:45 – EVERYONE has symptoms of hardships

18:06 – The body holds memories of trauma

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Episode 36: The Cycle of Productivity: A Sneaky Trauma Symptom

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina explain what the Cycle of Productivity is, how it can imbalance your life, and how to recognize it.

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Episode 35: Family Origin And Its Relation To Trauma with Julie Hall

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt interviews Julie Hall about the family origin and its relation to trauma! You'll be surprised to learn how many generations unhealed trauma can carry through!

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Episode 034: Finding Peace After Trauma Around Childbirth with Parijat Deshpande

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt interviews Parijat Deshpande, a trauma-informed health strategist, high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional, bestselling author, speaker, and advocate for women who have been through second or third-trimester loss, preterm delivery, neonatal loss, and birth trauma, and are preparing for a high-risk pregnancy.

Learn about trauma as it relates to pregnancy, childbirth, infertility, loss, and all of that surrounding maternal trauma.

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Episode 033: Trauma, Panic Attacks and an Anxiety Attacks

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina explain the differences between a Panic Attack and an Anxiety Attack and how to navigate through each one.

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Episode 032: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina explain what S.A.D. or Seasonal Affective Disorder is and what symptoms to look for if you think you may be experiencing S.A.D.

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Episode 031: How to Break the Cycle of Codependent Relationships When Recovering from Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Feeling like your relationships are unbalanced? Do you feel like you are always pouring into others without receiving anything back into your own cup? This episode is for you!

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina explore codependency and how we have the ability to break this cycle!

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Episode 30: EMDR: The Most Researched Trauma Therapy (Plus a live EMDR Session)!

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Learn what an EMDR session is and listen as Leina Hoty walks Dr. Amy Hoty through an EMDR session.

Experience the rollercoaster of emotions Dr. Amy Hoyt endures during the live session.

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Episode 029: Over-Drinking and Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina discuss overdrinking and signs to look for if you think you might be overdoing it.

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Episode 028: Self-soothing vs. Self-care after Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina cover the differences between self-soothing and self-care.

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Episode 027: Numbing Behaviors We Use to Avoid Feelings after Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina talk about Numbing Behaviors We Use to Avoid Feelings & how to stop!

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Episode 026: How to Set Effective Boundaries after Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina help you understand how to set clear and effective boundaries in all areas of your life!

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Episode 025: Somatic Therapy & A Grounding Technique That Can Be Used Anywhere

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina share with you a grounding technique that can be used discreetly anywhere.

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Episode 024: What Exactly Is A Trauma Trigger?

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina explore Triggers, including why we can't control them.

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Episode 023: There Is Hope after Trauma!

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina explore 2 different tools that you can implement immediately to help you overcome your perfectionism!

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Episode 022: The Real Definition of Perfectionism and How It Relates To Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0800

The Real Definition of Perfectionism

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina go over the definitions of Perfectionism & Trauma, plus how human connection affects both!

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Episode 021: What is Radical Acceptance and Why It's Important to Trauma Recovery

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0800

What is Radical Acceptance and Why It's Important

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina uncover what is radical acceptance and why it is so important to our healing journey!

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Episode 020: Expectations & Our Desire to Resolve Conflict after Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0800

Today we talk about Holiday triggers, expectations for the Holidays, and our internal desire to resolve conflict.

Understand what a trigger truly is and how the brain desires to resolve conflicts.

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Episode 019: How to Overcome Perfectionism after Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0800

Today we talk about how to avoid falling into the trap of perfectionism.

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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
Why is change hard? (5:20)
How do we work around our resistance to change? (7:00)
What are the steps to becoming more self compassionate? (10:25)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
How to Overcome Automatic Negative Thoughts
How to Quiet the Inner Critic

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Episode 018: How to Have Clean Communication after Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0800

Today we talk about clean communication and how to incorporate it into daily conversation.

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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
What is clean communication? (1:52)
How can I validate someone in a healthy way? (9:16)
What are steps I can take to have cleaner communication? (15:00)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Twelve Steps
How to Cultivate Awareness Without Judgement

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Episode 017: How Radical Acceptance Helps Us Recover from Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0800

Today we introduce the idea of radical acceptance and how it can help you live a more fulfilling and uplifting life.

We would like to apologize for the lack of episodes over the past month, we have had several roadblocks to overcome but we should now be on a normal schedule!

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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
How can you use radical acceptance? (3:45)
How do you balance grief and reminiscence? (7:25)
What are the benefits of radical acceptance? (10:40)
And much more!

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Episode 016: How to Cope in a Positive Way, Even After Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Today we talk about adaptive vs maladaptive coping and how you can change your automatic behaviors.

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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
What are maladaptive and adaptive coping? (1:17)
How do you disrupt maladaptive behaviors? (10:46)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Window of Tolerance
How to Cultivate Awareness Without Judgement
Dr. Joe Dispenza

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Episode 015: How to Overcome Division after Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0700

Today we go over how to discuss controversial topics with those around us in a way that is loving and considerate.

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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
How do I navigate having different opinions from others? (5:16)
What is the art of the preface? (11:16)
How is worldwide division affecting my mental health? (13:12)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
How to Manage Your Inner Resources
Twelve Steps

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Episode 014: How to Build Up Mental Fitness after Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0700

Today we talk about mental fitness, how it differs from mental health, and how to build a plan for when mental disasters occur.

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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
What is mental fitness? (1:34)
How can mental fitness help me overcome negative thinking? (11:20)
How can I find more joy in my life? (20:57)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Dr. Daniel Amen
Gut-Brain Connection

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Episode 013: How to Take Risks after Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Today we talk about how to take risks while looking to a higher power for guidance.

Interested in hearing more? Check out our website!
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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
How can living in fear affect our lives? (3:40)
How does the Inner Critic hold us back? (11:32)
How can I best make decisions? (17:08)
And much more!

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Episode 012: How to Change Your Mind and Develop Flexible Thinking after Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0700

Today we discuss how to overcome the fear of changing your mind and how letting go of that fear can lead to your highest self.

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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
What is the most common issue when changing your mind? (1:07)
What are the benefits of changing your mind and thinking flexibly? (12:47)
How do you know if you've made the right choice? (18:09)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
The Twelve Steps

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Episode 011: How to Value Others after Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:00:00 -0700

Today we learn what math of the soul is and how it can be implemented in our lives to increase how we view our own self-worth.

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Dr. Joe Dispenza

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Episode 010: How to Overcome Automatic Negative Thoughts after Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0700

Today we discuss the different negative thinking styles and how to counteract them with more realistic and loving ones.

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
The Twelve Steps
The Untethered Soul: Michael A. Singer
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Episode 009: How to Be a Boss at Self-Regulation after Trauma and Nervous System Dysregulation

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0700

Today we go over the window of tolerance and how to better regulate our thoughts, emotions, and body sensations after trauma and nervous system dysregulation.

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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
How is self-regulation key to finding peace? (1:20)
How can we determine when we are pushing ourselves too far? (10:06)
How can we better understand what emotions we are experiencing? (15:24)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Window of Tolerance
Jill Botle Taylor: My Stroke of Insight
Dr. Joe Dispenza
Becoming Supernatural

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Episode 008: How to Quiet the Inner Critic after Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0700

Today we discuss what it means to identify your internal parts and how to decrease your feelings of self-doubt.

Interested in hearing more? Check out our website!
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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
What is the internal family systems theory? (1:07)
How can we subdue our protector parts? (13:40)
What can we do to increase our emotional regulation? (16:40)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Stephen Covey: First Things First
The Twelve Steps

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Episode 007: How to Cultivate Awareness Without Judgement after Trauma and cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0700

Today we go over how to increase our awareness of behaviors or thought patterns that arise as a result of trauma without judging ourselves for it.

Interested in hearing more? Check out our website!
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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
What does having insight do for us? (1:10)
What is an action step I can take to increase my awareness? (11:34)
Why is awareness and insight without judgment important? (16:22)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Gabrielle Bernstein: Add More -ing To Your Life
The Creator's Way
The Rachel Hollis Podcast
The Creative Way

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Episode 006: Why It's Not Your Fault When You Have Had Trauma or cPTSD

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Today we talk about why your trauma is not your fault and how to overcome that roadblock.

Interested in hearing more? Check out our website!
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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
Why do I feel responsible for my trauma? (1:00)
How can I distinguish when I am responsible and when I am not? (9:42)
If there is a Higher Power, why didn't they intervene during my traumatic event? (17:28)
And much more!

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Episode 005: How to Manage Your Inner Resources while in Trauma Recovery

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Today we discuss how to be intentional with where you devote your time to increase your relationship with your body, which is especially important when you are recovering from trauma.

Interested in hearing more? Check out our website!
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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
What is the body-energy balance? (4:13)
How do I identify my significant body sensations? (12:20)
How can leaning into the power from the universe resupply me with energy? (26:13)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Spoon Theory
Wise Mind
Mind and Body Split of Abuse Survivors
Anatomy of the Spirit
Twelve Steps

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Episode 004: How Gratitude Changes Your Brain & How It Helps Us Recover from Trauma

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0700

Today we go over how gratitude affects your mind, help you reflect increases your appreciation for life's gifts.

Interested in hearing more? Check out our website!
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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
Why do we struggle with gratitude? (1:28)
What are some micro-practices to help me show more gratitude? (10:10)
How are gratitude and spirituality related? (24:43)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
The Twelve Steps
Gratitude vs. Entitlement
How Pen and Paper Boosts Memory

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Episode 003: How to Develop Beginner's Mind after Trauma or cPTSD

Amy Hoyt — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0700

Today we discuss what beginner's mind is, how we can cultivate a beginner's mind, and how it relates to trauma.

Interested in hearing more? Check out our website!
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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
What is beginner's mind? (1:06)
How does shame keep us from cultivating a beginner's mind? (13:47)
How is rigidity a false sense of safety? (25:12)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Buddhism and Beginner's Mind
Ways to Be Present in the Moment

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Episode 002: How We Will Help You after Trauma or cPTSD

Amy Hoyt — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0700

Today we explain our inspiration for creating our podcast and let listeners know that they are loved.

Interested in hearing more? Check out our website!
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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
What do we want to achieve? (1:15)
How is the Universe connected? (8:18)
How do our choices affect our journey? (10:53)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
The Body Keeps the Score
The Twelve Steps

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Episode 001: How to Understand Trauma

Amy Hoyt — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0700

Today we break down what trauma is, what the symptoms are, the effects, the types of trauma, and how to know if you are affected by trauma.

Interested in hearing more? Check out our website!
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In this episode, we cover several topics including:
What is trauma? (1:19)
Your trauma is not your fault. (17:43)
Forgiving our thoughts and moving on. (27:41)
And much more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Autonomic Nervous System
Window of Tolerance
Common Symptoms of Trauma
Relationship Between Trauma and IBS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The Body Keeps the Score
Lexi Kite: More Than a Body
Wise Mind

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