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The Trauma Therapist

The Trauma Therapist

Written by: Guy Crawford Macpherson
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 The Trauma Therapist Podcast is about the human spirit.

Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga.

Hear the personal stories and insights of passionate professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others heal from trauma.

Some guests pay a fee for sponsored appearances, which helps support production of the show. All paid segments are clearly disclosed.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.Copyright Guy Crawford Macpherson Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Honoring Havi with Matt Goldstein, MD, PhD

    Honoring Havi with Matt Goldstein, MD, PhD
    Feb 27 2026
    Dr. Matt Goldstein is the CEO of JScreen, a national nonprofit making genetic testing accessible for cancer and reproductive health. A Stanford-trained MD/PhD who completed his clinical training at Harvard, Dr. Goldstein has led groundbreaking biotech ventures.

    His commitment to genetic awareness is deeply personal—after losing his daughter, Havi, to Tay-Sachs disease in 2021, he became a passionate advocate for proactive testing and prevention.
    Through JScreen, Dr. Goldstein honors Havi’s legacy by helping families make informed health decisions, most recently leading the record-breaking Pink Power Hour event with NBC’s TODAY Show, Mount Sinai Cancer Center, and Myriad Genetics.

    In This Episode
    • JScreen
    • Matt on Instagram @getjscreened


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.




    You can learn more about what I do here:

    The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa
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    If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.

    Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.

    Thank you to our Sponsors:

    Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app
    Arizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/
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    34 mins
  • How To Work With Shame with Dr. Laurence Heller

    How To Work With Shame with Dr. Laurence Heller
    Feb 26 2026
    Dr. Laurence Heller is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and author with over four decades of experience in the field of trauma healing. He is the creator of the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®), a clinical approach specifically designed for working with complex and developmental trauma.

    Dr. Heller holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and, after years of working with treatment modalities such as Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing®, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, recognized a significant gap in models addressing early developmental trauma. It was out of this recognition—and the growing need in the field—that he developed NARM.He is the founder and director of the NARM Training Institute and a Senior Fellow at The Meadows Treatment Centers.

    Dr. Heller regularly teaches advanced NARM trainings across the U.S. and Europe, leads immersive clinical consultations, and is a sought-after speaker at trauma-focused conferences worldwide. His groundbreaking book Healing Developmental Trauma, co-authored with Aline LaPierre, has been translated into 15 languages. His more recent book, The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma, was published in 2022 by North Atlantic Books.

    In This Episode
    • Dr. Heller’s website
    • Dr. Heller’s books
    • Healing Shame and Guilt, By Laurence Heller, Ph.D. and Stephan K. Niederwieser


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.




    You can learn more about what I do here:

    The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa
    ———
    If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.

    Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.

    Thank you to our Sponsors:

    Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app
    Arizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • Integrating IFS & EMDR with Daphne Fatter, PhD.

    Integrating IFS & EMDR with Daphne Fatter, PhD.
    Feb 25 2026
    Daphne Fatter, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, author, and international speaker known for her work integrating EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy. She wrote Integrating EMDR and Internal Family Systems Therapy 3and has over 20 years of EMDR experience.

    Daphne has completed more than 460 hours of IFS training, including work with IFS founder Dr. Richard Schwartz, and also practices ancestral healing.She earned her master’s from Naropa University and her doctorate from Penn State, then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at The Trauma Center under Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.

    Daphne previously served as Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator at the Fort Worth VA, has published on trauma and IFS, and now teaches clinicians worldwide while maintaining a private practice in Dallas.

    In This Episode
    • Daphne’s website
    • Daphne’s trainings


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.




    You can learn more about what I do here:

    The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa
    ———
    If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.

    Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.

    Thank you to our Sponsors:

    Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app
    Arizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/
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    29 mins
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