Join certified trauma professional Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT at https://www.mendingtrauma.com as they teach you how to recover from trauma and cPTSD. Trauma shows up in our everyday reactions and sensations and recovering requires a multi-prong approach that considers the mind, body and spirit. Dr. Amy and Leina will teach you the most emerging research and skills to empower you to overcome your past traumas. They address nervous system health, somatic therapy, trauma, cPTSD, EMDR, Neurofeedback, IFS (Internal Family Systems therapy), and many other modes of recovering from trauma. As mental health experts...
Latest episodes
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22 min
166. ENCORE: Forgiving Yourself and Making Different Choices
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 infl…
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16 min
165. ENCORE: How to Tame Your Inner Critic After Trauma
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 an…
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15 min
164. ENCORE: Why Crying is Good for You
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…
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23 min
163. Understanding Rigid Thinking and Trauma
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 s…
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18 min
162. Movember and Men's Mental Health
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 men…
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17 min
161. Evidence for a Gratitude Practice After Trauma
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…
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24 min
160. Preparing for Family Gatherings If You've Had CPTSD
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…
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16 min
159. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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 t…
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20 min
158. High Conflict Divorce, Custody Battles, and Trauma
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 a…
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19 min
157. Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Trauma
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…
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21 min
156. Generational Trauma and Domestic Violence
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 vi…
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27 min
155. Domestic Abuse and Trauma
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. Learn…
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22 min
154. Forgiving Yourself and Making Different Choices
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. W…
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21 min
153. Trauma, Addiction, and Suicide
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 b…
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16 min
152. How to Tame Your Inner Critic After Trauma
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 t…
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23 min
151. The Impact of Suicide on Surviving Loved Ones
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…
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20 min
150. Trauma and Suicidal Ideation
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 de…
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20 min
149. Micro-steps for Trauma Recovery
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…
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15 min
148. Why Crying is Good for You
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 allowi…
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20 min
147. Trauma and Regulating During Transitions
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 transiti…