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The Trauma Therapist Project

Raising the awareness of trauma and honoring authenticity. My Story:

Several years ago my brother returned from his tour of duty as a Navy SEAL. Guy
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He returned with PTSD. Nightmares, flashbacks, and broken relationships seemed to come at every turn. I wanted to help my brother though felt so ill-equipped. I didn’t know what to say, what not to say, though I certainly knew he was suffering. I tried to help and comfort him in any way I could. A few years after my brother’s return, and inspired by his accomplishments, I went on a two-week survival course with Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS) in the middle of Utah. It was the first time I'd ever done anything like this and it required all the courage I had. There were about 15 of us on that trip. It was the middle of summer. We were hiking all day, no backpacks and just the clothes we could wear. We had water, but no food for the first four days. On the third day one of our members became ill and wasn't able to walk. Myself and another member carried this young man for the next two days. We helped him up ridges, and through canyons, and just talked to him, trying to encourage him with every step. I share these stories because they helped me determined that what I wanted to do with my life was to help others who couldn't help themselves. As a result of these experiences I have focused my energy on the study of trauma psychology and trauma therapy. I’ve spent the last seven years studying trauma therapy and most recently, the intersection of trauma and psychosis. My goal with The Trauma Therapist Project is to help trauma workers thrive--through providing great information, community building, inspiration and support. Family Life:

I have an amazing wife and a 11 year-old son and a 5 year-old daughter. I love challenging myself in many ways, including physically and creatively. I love music: listening and dancing in the kitchen with my family when I’m cooking and listening to Italian music on Pandora. I’m passionate about learning. In fact for the last two years as I’ve been commuting to work I’ve been listening to the “entrepreneur on fire” podcast which has been an incredible education. I’m passionate about helping individuals in crisis situations, hence my interest and specialization in trauma psychology. I love connecting people, putting groups together, convening workshops, and creating events and spaces whereby people can learn and share together. I hope you find something on this site that will help you thrive as a trauma therapist.

10/31/2025

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10/31/2025

The inspiring Richard Taite joins me today!

Richard Taite is the founder and Executive Chairman of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa, Executive Chairman of 1 Method Treatment Centers, and the former founder of Cliffside Malibu, which he sold in 2018. A leading figure in the addiction treatment industry for over a decade, Richard has built a career dedicated to helping people reclaim their lives from substance use and mental health challenges.
He is also the host of We’re Out of Time, currently ranked #3 in Apple’s Mental Health category, where he explores urgent issues around treatment, recovery, and wellness.

🎧Listen to our full interview here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8z

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A giant thank you to our sponsors:

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Journey Clinical Inc.
When therapy feels stuck, KAP can help clients see things in a new light. Hear how Journey Clinical supports therapists to bring this work into practice on the Trauma Therapist Podcast.

Visit join.journeyclinical.com/trauma to learn more and receive a month off your membership

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Therapy Wisdom - Join the Trauma Wisdom Circle - monthly deep dives with leading trauma experts, self-care sessions like yoga and breathwork, the latest research updates, and a supportive community of professionals.

To learn more and to register go to: https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

10/30/2025

The incredible Mark Astor joins me today!

Mark Astor is the co-founder of Astor Simovitch Law, a firm dedicated to helping families in crisis when a loved one is struggling with substance use, mental health issues, or repeated recovery failures.

🎧Listen to our full interview here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8z

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A giant thank you to our sponsors:

Jane App Clinic Software
A *free* data import? Now that’s what we’re talking about! 👏

Jane is a clinic management software and EMR that guarantees no surprises. When you sign up, you won’t have to pay for your data import or onboarding support, and there won’t be any set-up fees or contracts that tie you in.

See why Jane is the EMR that isn’t too good to be true at jane.app/book_a_demo and use code GUY1MO at check out.

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Journey Clinical Inc.
When therapy feels stuck, KAP can help clients see things in a new light. Hear how Journey Clinical supports therapists to bring this work into practice on the Trauma Therapist Podcast.

Visit join.journeyclinical.com/trauma to learn more and receive a month off your membership

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Incogni
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🔒Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code traumatherapist and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist

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Therapy Wisdom - Join the Trauma Wisdom Circle - monthly deep dives with leading trauma experts, self-care sessions like yoga and breathwork, the latest research updates, and a supportive community of professionals.

To learn more and to register go to: https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

10/29/2025

A giant thank you to our sponsor, Academy of Therapy Wisdom

Jan Winhall, internationally respected trauma therapist, in conjunction with The Academy of Therapy Wisdom, has a new free, 3-part video series out titled: A New Lens on Trauma and Attachment Reclaiming Safety, Connection, and Inner WisdomThrough story, guided somatic practices, and grounded clinical insight, you’ll explore how to:

Shift from trying to fix symptoms to deeply listening to them

Recognize dysregulation as an adaptive survival strategy

Access healing through felt experience, not just analysis

To learn more and to register go to: https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

10/28/2025

A giant thank you to our sponsor, Journey Clinical Inc.

When therapy feels stuck, KAP can help clients see things in a new light. Hear how Journey Clinical supports therapists to bring this work into practice on the Trauma Therapist Podcast.

Visit join.journeyclinical.com/trauma to learn more and receive a month off your membership.

10/28/2025

The inspiring Harpreet Sangha joins me today!

Harpreet Sangha is a survivor of extreme autonomic and neurological trauma, including post-symapthectomy baroreflex failure and multiple head injuries. Against medical odds, he's lived without traditional medication support, relying instead on conscious cortical regulation, resilience and self-guided recovery strategies. Harpreet now shares his experience to help others facing trauma, offering real-world insights from both the physical and psychological edge. His focus is on honesty, survival and showing that even in extreme cases, there's a way forward.

🎧Listen to our full interview here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8z

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A giant thank you to our sponsors:

Jane App Clinic Software
A *free* data import? Now that’s what we’re talking about! 👏

Jane is a clinic management software and EMR that guarantees no surprises. When you sign up, you won’t have to pay for your data import or onboarding support, and there won’t be any set-up fees or contracts that tie you in.

See why Jane is the EMR that isn’t too good to be true at jane.app/book_a_demo and use code GUY1MO at check out.

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Journey Clinical Inc.
When therapy feels stuck, KAP can help clients see things in a new light. Hear how Journey Clinical supports therapists to bring this work into practice on the Trauma Therapist Podcast.

Visit join.journeyclinical.com/trauma to learn more and receive a month off your membership

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Incogni
Your personal privacy team, removing your data from brokers so you can feel safe and in control again.

🔒Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code traumatherapist and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist

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Therapy Wisdom - Join the Trauma Wisdom Circle - monthly deep dives with leading trauma experts, self-care sessions like yoga and breathwork, the latest research updates, and a supportive community of professionals.

To learn more and to register go to: https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

10/27/2025

A giant thank you to our sponsor, Jane App Clinic Software

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10/27/2025

The incredible Lisa Kirk joins me today!

Lisa is a retired Army veteran who served 21.5 years in the Military Police Corps, with deployments in peacekeeping missions and in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lisa is the author of In and Out of Uniform, a memoir published in 2019 that shares the highs and lows of her military career, including experiences with MST, assault, su***de, mTBI, and the resilience that carried her through.

She spoke out to break the silence many still carry, knowing the toll unspoken trauma can take. Lisa also runs a small paint party business, “Create With Lisee,” and is passionate about becoming a guest speaker to advocate for those who feel they can’t speak for themselves.

🎧Listen to our full interview here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8z

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A giant thank you to our sponsors:

Jane App Clinic Software
A *free* data import? Now that’s what we’re talking about! 👏

Jane is a clinic management software and EMR that guarantees no surprises. When you sign up, you won’t have to pay for your data import or onboarding support, and there won’t be any set-up fees or contracts that tie you in.

See why Jane is the EMR that isn’t too good to be true at jane.app/book_a_demo and use code GUY1MO at check out.

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Journey Clinical Inc.
When therapy feels stuck, KAP can help clients see things in a new light. Hear how Journey Clinical supports therapists to bring this work into practice on the Trauma Therapist Podcast.

Visit join.journeyclinical.com/trauma to learn more and receive a month off your membership

-

Incogni
Your personal privacy team, removing your data from brokers so you can feel safe and in control again.

🔒Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code traumatherapist and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist

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Therapy Wisdom - Join the Trauma Wisdom Circle - monthly deep dives with leading trauma experts, self-care sessions like yoga and breathwork, the latest research updates, and a supportive community of professionals.

To learn more and to register go to: https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

10/26/2025

Your personal data deserves protection.

Incogni acts as your personal privacy team, removing your information from hundreds of data brokers so you can stay safe, secure and in control of your privacy.

Visit incogni.com/traumatherapist and use code traumatherapist for 60% off.

10/24/2025

The incredible Michael Gershenzon joins me today!

Michael is the CEO and Co-Founder The Stella Center whose mission is to advance the understanding, destigmatization, and treatment of post-traumatic stress and other emotional trauma, grounded in science, rooted in compassion, and relentlessly committed to a world where no person needlessly suffers.

Stella Center is disrupting the mental and emotional health industry by advancing breakthrough modalities that dramatically reduce symptoms of PTSD and other emotional trauma related symptoms.

🎧Listen to our full interview here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8z

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A giant thank you to our sponsors:

Jane App Clinic Software
A *free* data import? Now that’s what we’re talking about! 👏

Jane is a clinic management software and EMR that guarantees no surprises. When you sign up, you won’t have to pay for your data import or onboarding support, and there won’t be any set-up fees or contracts that tie you in.

See why Jane is the EMR that isn’t too good to be true at jane.app/book_a_demo and use code GUY1MO at check out.

-

Journey Clinical Inc.
When therapy feels stuck, KAP can help clients see things in a new light. Hear how Journey Clinical supports therapists to bring this work into practice on the Trauma Therapist Podcast.

Visit join.journeyclinical.com/trauma to learn more and receive a month off your membership

-

Incogni
Your personal privacy team, removing your data from brokers so you can feel safe and in control again.

🔒Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code traumatherapist and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapist

-

Therapy Wisdom - Join the Trauma Wisdom Circle - monthly deep dives with leading trauma experts, self-care sessions like yoga and breathwork, the latest research updates, and a supportive community of professionals.

To learn more and to register go to: https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

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