In this episode of Resilient Butterfly, we explore resilience, healing, and the many pathways available for trauma recovery. We believe there is more than one way to heal, and this conversation is about expanding possibility rather than endorsing any single approach.

Host Pam Feinberg Rivkin sits down with Dr. Chantel Thomas to discuss her personal journey into trauma, addiction, and recovery work. Dr. Thomas shares how her family background in medicine, early experiences in residential treatment environments, and deep respect for sensitive nervous systems shaped her path into clinical psychology and health psychology.

Together, we explore psychedelic assisted therapies including psilocybin, MDMA assisted therapy, and ketamine assisted psychotherapy. Dr. Thomas explains how these approaches are being studied, what is currently FDA approved, and why preparation, screening, informed consent, and a strong therapeutic container are essential for safety and ethical care.

The conversation also addresses trauma, PTSD, addiction, recovery, and the importance of patient empowerment, agency, and choice. We discuss the differences between infusion clinics and therapy-based models, the risks of misuse, and how these tools may support healing when used responsibly and with professional guidance.

This episode invites listeners to stay curious, ask questions, and do their own research while honoring the resilience and creativity that exist in every healing journey.

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In this episode of Resilient Butterfly, we sit down with trauma therapist Ryan Soave to explore how trauma shows up in our lives, even when we do not recognize it. We talk about the difference between stress and trauma, why childhood patterns follow us into adulthood, and how recovery often begins with understanding rather than blame. Ryan shares how his own healing led him into this work and why emotional vulnerability matters, especially for men who have been taught to hide it.

We also talk about why relapse is often tied to unresolved trauma, how treatment needs to be based on individual needs rather than a preset timeline, and why spirituality and creativity play such powerful roles in long term healing. Ryan opens up about the transformations he has witnessed over the years and how people can move from deep pain into lives filled with meaning, family, connection, and service.

Whether you are navigating your own healing or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers grounded insight, compassion, and hope.

Contact Pam Feinberg-Rivkin:
Facebook: @FeinbergCare
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LinkedIn: Feinberg Consulting Inc
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Join Resilient Butterfly host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin as she sits down with licensed mental health counselor and author Tricia Youngs to explore what it truly takes to heal from complex trauma. Tricia shares the story behind her book Rescued, her early recovery journey, the turning points that shaped her resilience, and the deep emotional work that led her to help others heal. She explains the hidden roots of love addiction, the impact of early neglect on adult relationships, and the powerful role of boundaries, somatic tools, and community support in creating lasting change. This episode offers practical steps anyone can begin today while reminding listeners that even a shattered heart can heal. Listen now and begin your own rescue.

Contact Pam Feinberg-Rivkin:
Facebook: @FeinbergCare
Instagram: @FeinbergCare
LinkedIn: Feinberg Consulting Inc
YouTube: @FeinbergConsulting8059