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Healing My Parts: Real Talk on Dissociative Identity Disorder and Complex Trauma

Healing My Parts: Real Talk on Dissociative Identity Disorder and Complex Trauma

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 Real talk on Dissociative Identity Disorder and complex trauma—grounded in lived experience and clinical insight. Hosted by a therapist who lives with DID, Healing My Parts explores the complexities of life as a system, from trauma recovery to everyday realities. Through raw conversations, practical tools, and powerful guest interviews, this podcast empowers those living with DID, OSDD, and other dissociative disorders—as well as the professionals, friends, and family who support them. Together, we break stigma, celebrate system strengths, and shed light on one of the most misunderstood areas of mental health.

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Episodes
  • Rethinking Crisis Support for DID & OSDD with Ryder Fox — Thrive Lifeline & Stronger U

    Rethinking Crisis Support for DID & OSDD with Ryder Fox — Thrive Lifeline & Stronger U
    Dec 11 2025
    Ryder Fox beckons us to step into deeply nuanced spaces with bravery and heart—to ensure that lives are not only saved, but poised to thrive.Today’s episode features a moving and deeply human conversation with Ryder Fox, founder of Stronger U and co-founder of Thrive Lifeline—a community-rooted, non-carceral crisis support organization prioritizing safety, consent, and agency for multiply-marginalized communities including DID/OSDD systems.Ryder invites us to rethink everything we’ve been taught about “safety,” crisis intervention, and care. They speak from a place few are willing—or able—to go: lived experience that includes extreme trauma, forced intervention, chronic illness, and surviving without language, housing, or community.Now, as a peer support trainer and advocate for plural systems, Ryder offers a path toward crisis response rooted in dignity, dimensionality, and real respect for autonomy.Together, we explore:* Why traditional crisis response often retraumatizes plural systems* The difference between “managing risk” and actually offering support* What it means to hold space for complexity instead of controlling it* How to train helpers to recognize plurality and internal experience* Why forced care often perpetuates the very harm it claims to prevent* What dimensionalized, relational care actually looks likeThis conversation isn’t easy—but it’s necessary. Ryder leads us there with clarity, fierce compassion, and an unwavering belief that we can—and must—do better.💬 Whether you’re a DID/OSDD System, clinician, or supporter, —this episode is for anyone ready to reimagine what real crisis care can be.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome & intro to Ryder Fox (Thrive Lifeline + Stronger U)01:00 — Growing up marginalized & surviving extreme trauma06:00 — Why crisis support systems continue to harm plural people10:00 — How traditional responders misread DID/OSDD crises causing escalation14:00 — Forced hospitalization: retraumatizing instead of protecting18:00 — Carceral vs non-carceral crisis care: what the terms really mean20:00 — What actually happens when a plural system contacts Thrive Lifeline26:00 — Dimensionalizing care vs flattening a person to the crisis33:00 — Systems as experts of their own survival41:00 — Forced care and the mandate of silence43:00 — “Keep the body breathing” vs honoring the actual human44:00 — Stronger U Wellness: pathways for plural healing + clinician education47:00 — How to connect with Stronger U (even when your brave window is tiny)50:00 — From survival to thriving: relational pathways for plural systemsResources:Thrive Lifeline Non-carceral crisis, warmline, and group support, centering multiply marginalized communities. Fully grassroots. Built by and for community.Stronger U a liberatory wellness and education collective providing immersive, trauma-informed, and non-carceral services to organizations, private practices, individual practitioners, and survivors. Our mission is to co-create sustainable systems of care that uplift those who are most often excluded by traditional models—through strategic consulting, certification programs, coaching, and community-based programming. Book a Discovery CallStronger Together Discord non-carceral discord server centering complex trauma survivors and multiply marginalized peopleTRANS Discord server non-carceral discord server for anyone of trans experience.Thrive Lifeline's Resources Stronger U Free Resources Get full access to Healing My Parts at healingmyparts.substack.com/subscribe
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Curiosity, Collaboration & Plural Wisdom: A Conversation with Greg Nooney, MSW, LISW, LCSW

    Curiosity, Collaboration & Plural Wisdom: A Conversation with Greg Nooney, MSW, LISW, LCSW
    Nov 18 2025
    📣 Episode SummaryIn this rich and wide-ranging conversation, we sit down with social worker, author, and therapeutic guide Greg Nooney, MSW, LISW, LCSW—a deeply respected clinician with over 40 years in mental health and a specialty in working with people with dissociative identities. Greg’s gentle, curious presence and humility make this episode a grounding, refreshing listen for both therapists and systems alike.Together, we explore topics including:* How early experiences shaped Greg’s approach to DID care* Why curiosity over certainty is essential in system-informed therapy* The three C’s for system care* How clinicians can practice asking helpful—not harmful—questions* The impact of privilege and singular identity in treatment* Thoughts on IFS, integration, and why fusion is not the “only path.”* Creative stories from the inner world (yes, including fixing windows 🪟😄)* Tips for therapists new to working with DID or OSDDGreg also shares his latest book project geared toward people with lived experience—and invites listeners to help shape early drafts. There’s an opportunity in here for *yous*!⏱️ Time Stamps* 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction* 01:00 – Meet Greg: His 40-year journey in mental health* 05:00 – Trauma in the 80s & 90s:* 13:00 – Outsider vs. Insider Knowledge & Naming Privilege* 22:30 – The Single Identity Bias in Mental Health* 29:00 – IFS, DID, and the Problem with Assuming a Core Self* 32:00 – Parts vs Alters: Helping therapists navigate the difference* 39:00 – Plural Resources and the 3 C’s* 50:00 – Inner World as a Real World: Its Healing Power* 55:00 – Caring for Littles and Internal Attachment Work* 01:00:00 – Greg’s Books + New Harbinger Project* 01:03:00 – Community Q&A Zoom on November 24th* 01:04:00 – Final reflections & where to find Greg’s resources📚 Resources Mentioned* Connect with Greg at https://www.gregnooney.com/* 📘 Diagnosing and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Guide for Social Workers and All Frontline Staff – [NASW Press]* 📘 An Introductory Clinical Guide to Dissociative Identity Disorder: Best Practices for Working with Multiplicity – [PESI Publishing]* 🧠 Upcoming Self-Help Book – Interested in reviewing early chapters?➡️ Email Greg directly at gregnooney@gmail.com(Please do not redistribute unpublished content.)* 💻 Join Greg’s upcoming Community Conversation on DID🗓️ November 24th One hour discussion on plural identities | $15 for therapists | FREE for lived experience with code: LIVED100🔗 Register Here* 📝 Download Greg’s DID Dimensional Scales, Categorical Model & 10 Aspirations🔗 Available free in the episode notes on healingmyparts.substack.com 🎧 Listen & ShareIf this episode speaks to you:* ❤️ Share it with a system friend or your therapist* 📢 Tag us on Instagram @healingmyparts as you listen* 🧠 Subscribe on Substack for more tools, blogs, and stories at healingmyparts.substack.com* 🌙 For consults, services or training requests, visit healingmyparts.org services pageThank you for listening! 🩷🫶💜 Get full access to Healing My Parts at healingmyparts.substack.com/subscribe
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Embodying Affirmation: Therapy, Advocacy, and Radical Love with Karla Fleshman, LCSW, MDiv

    Embodying Affirmation: Therapy, Advocacy, and Radical Love with Karla Fleshman, LCSW, MDiv
    Nov 10 2025
    In this heart-shaking, wisdom-soaked episode, we’re joined by the incomparable Karla Fleshman (they/she) — a licensed clinical social worker, EMDR therapist, irreverent reverend, published author, and breast cancer survivor thriving in community.What unfolds is part interview, part sermon, part love letter to queer and dissociative youth — and a fierce call to action for therapists, schools, and adults everywhere.We explore:* Karla’s cancer diagnosis and system discovery anniversary * Their journey through severe school bullying, trauma, and survival as a queer teen* How dissociation shows up as a somatic, adaptive response to systemic harm* A powerful reading of their poem “Who Was Nex? Who Is Nex.T?” honoring Nex Benedict and queer youth lost to violence ⚠️ *Content note: The poem addresses bullying, suicide, and trauma.** What it means to create healing community inside and outside the therapy room* Why clinicians must break from rigid models to truly welcome all parts* How healing happens when we slow down, get real, and stop trying to do therapy “perfectly”Whether you’re a clinician seeking to be more affirming, a system navigating complex trauma, or someone longing to be reminded that healing is possible — this episode is for you.00:00 – Opening + Guest Introduction08:43 – Discovering They Were a System13:10 – Bullying, Survival, and Dissociation31:31 – Poem: Who Was Nex? ⚠️ *Content note: The poem addresses bullying, suicide, and trauma.*38:47 – Queering EMDR + Therapist Clarity49:29 – Community, Not Just Clinicians1:08:40 – Closing Reflections🔗 Connect with Karla Fleshman* Transitions Delaware* Be The One Campaign* Queering EMDR Therapy Book* “Who Was Nex?” Poem + Journal Article🛠 LGBTQ+ & Plurality ResourcesYouth Support & Education:* GLSEN* Welcoming Schools* Rainbow Book Lists* PFLAGFor LGBTQ+ Elders:* LGBT Aging CenterCrisis Lines:* Thrive Lifeline* The Trevor Project* Trans LifelineLegal, Medical, and Community Support:* Point of Pride* Trans Equality Legal Network* Transgender Law Center* FOLX Health* WPATH💥 Are you a System or Therapist looking for more?Visit HealingMyParts.org — a hub for professional consults, trainings as well as system-led groups, unapologetic blog posts, and merch with a pulse.Built by a therapist living with DID and 25+ years of experience in the field.Whether you’re a therapist seeking advanced trainings or a system craving a community — you’re welcome here. 🩷🫶💜Visit us on Substack at healingmyparts.substack.comVisit us on Instagram for bite sized healing nuggets @HealingMyParts Get full access to Healing My Parts at healingmyparts.substack.com/subscribe
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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