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In this episode Jeff Friedman Ph.D. LCSW interviews Pepper Joy. Pepper Joy is a certified Trauma Recovery Coach supervisor. She facilitates coaching for individuals, couples, in tandem with Coach PJ and in groups. Pepper Joy also helps other coaches in their practice to hone their skills and enhance their own healing experiences. Pepper Joy is a survivor of childhood trauma and human trafficking. She is no stranger to the complexities and intersectional pieces of the scope of trauma and its effects on the human brain, body and soul. She is the expert and creator of RReST, the Restorative Response Systems theory that is taking the world of psychology and trauma recovery by storm.

In this episode of the Trauma-Informed Podcast, we have Marta Iglesias as our special guest. Marta Iglesias is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern based in Miami, Florida. You can follow her on Instagram @micounselor or learn more about her on her website www.mi-counselor.com. We discuss a unique approach to trauma that Marta employs called Trauma Incident Reduction TIR. You can learn more about TIR here https://www.traumaresolutioncenter.net/tir.

Here Jeff Friedman interviews Denise Bossarte about her latest bool Thriving after sexual abuse. Denise Bossarte is an award-winning author, poet, and photographer and artist whose passion is sharing the worlds of her mind and camera. Her daytime job in IT helps to keep the household running. She is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. She recently published a book called Thriving After Sexual Abuse. You can learn more about her here http://www.denisebossartebooks.com/.

In this episode of the Trauma-Informed Podcast Jeff Friedman Ph.D. LCSW sits down with Dr. Michele Fineran. We discuss Dr. Finneran's latest book Surviving Domestic Abuse Formal and Informal Supports and Services. You can learn more about Dr. Fineran here https://www.psychotherapist-services.org/.

In this episode, Jeff Friedman speaks with Victoria Burns, Ph.D. an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. Here we discuss her own recovery from trauma and addiction. We also touch on the stigma of being sober in academia.

Here I sit down for a conversation with Fausto Castellanos. A person in long term recovery from drugs as well as sexual abuse. He is also a ninja with the Jump Rope. We talk about how jumping rope has been integral to his recovery and sobriety. Here he shares his story about how he met his mentor the Jump Rope Master Buddy Lee of https://buddyleejumpropes.com/.You can follow him on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/soberfaust/ and on the web http://soberfaust.com/.

Here I chat with Logan an aspiring welder from Manitoba, Canada. He is a huge Juice Wrld fan. We discuss Juice Wrld's legacy and how it relates to Mental Health and Substance Use issues.

Here I have Holly Wood LMFT as my special guest. My name is Holly and I am a Trauma-Informed Clinical Sexologist. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and coach for individuals, couples, and families that are struggling with reaching their full potential. As a clinician, I am passionate about helping people achieve their goals and live happy, healthy, rewarding lives. I truly believe that trauma is the source of pathology and that everyone has within them the capacity to heal. Furthermore, I am dedicated to fostering a safe environment, working with each individual to develop the necessary skills to achieve lifelong change to improve their quality of life. You can learn more here https://www.hollywoodmft.com/.

Here I chat with Crystal Tejara a personal development enthusiast and Miami Native. We talk about Brainspotting a unique technique for trauma healing. Check Crystal out on IG @crystaltejara. She is the director of wellness for Miami Vibes https://www.miamivibesmag.com/ a local magazine about all things Miami.

In this episode of the Trauma-Informed, we have a special guest Leah Summer. Leah is a rock star recording artist and also a trauma survivor. She shares her experience of surviving childhood trauma and domestic violence as an adult to forging a career as a successful singer-songwriter. Follow her on IG @leahsummer1111.

In this episode, Jeff Friedman has a special guest Odeline Jean-Baptise. We discuss how Odeline's experience of being born in Haiti influences her identity and her clinical work as a therapist. Odeline describes herself here: As a therapist, I serve as a hand to guide clients toward developing their personal growth. I specialize in depression, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, ADHD, anger management, grief and adjustment issues. I have experience with various age groups such as children (as early as age 5), adolescents, and adults. Through a unique approach, I encourage clients to gravitate towards their ideal self. I strive to present a psychotherapy approach through empathy, empowerment, and self-determination methods. Throughout the process, I assist my clients in gaining clarity while finding solutions to the challenges they may face along their journey. Evidence-based Interventions such as Positive Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution-focused brief therapy, and Person-Centered therapy is used to establish effective skills to assist the clients in reaching their goals. My approach focuses on changing thought patterns by creating new thoughts that enable you to take action towards achieving your desired results. Therapy sessions are available virtually as well as remotely. For a free consultation or networking proposal please contact me at (786) 405-9959 or via email Odeline1.jeanbaptiste@gmail.com.

In this podcast, I chat with an individual about her experience of being on a cocktail of psychiatric medication and discontinuing the medication during Covid-19. We connected with each other on the radical mental health sub on Reddit. This is not medical advice and please consult with a medical professional if you decide to make a change regarding your medication.

In this episode of the trauma-informed podcast, we have Rissa Wray as our very special guest we talk about Thai Massage, Yoga, and Trauma Healing. You can learn more about her work on the web https://www.thaimassagestpete.com/ and follow her on IG https://www.instagram.com/rissawray.

Here is part two of Jeff Friedman Ph.D. interview with professional ping pong player Wally Green. We discuss how the sport of Ping Pong took him to North Korea. He uses the game of ping pong as a vehicle for promoting peace across cultural and racial lines. We also touch on his perspective on the recent protest following the death of George Floyd.

On this Episode of the Trauma-Informed Podcast, we have a very special guest Wally Green. From his website https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/ he describes his life: Growing up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn, at a very young age I sought protection through gangs, guns, and violence. Homelife was one of constant abuse and domestic violence by my stepfather. I was repeatedly told by him that I was no good and would never amount to anything, and with my mother being abused and yet still protecting him, I was filled with extreme hatred. He swore that the only future I would have would be in jail or dead somewhere. In the midst of all the abuse and turmoil in my life, at a late age, I found a totally unusual sport and excelled, becoming one of the most Internationally famous and entertaining American players in the world! If it wasn't for the sport of table tennis, I would have probably ended up in jail or dead, but through this sport, my eyes were open to all the endless possibilities that life had in store for me. Table Tennis in many ways helped me to realize that the whole world wasn't bad and that there were much better things for me other than being in the streets. The sport of table tennis truly saved my life. Wally's story is really an amazing one about how sports can really be a catalyst for resilience from some of the most traumatic experiences. Follow Wally on Twitter https://twitter.com/wallygreennyc and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wallygreennyc.

Here is part two with Gara Love aka Gara Steinfeld. We discuss what addiction recovery is like with Zoom Meetings these challenging times. Follow Gara on social at https://www.instagram.com/gara_love/.

Gara Steinfeld aka Gara Love is a Psychotherapist in Delray Beach, Florida. She assists clients in gaining freedom from destructive patterns and behaviors, healing from trauma, and working through even the most difficult of times. She believes in creating a strong therapeutic bond and an environment conducive to healing as it is necessary her clients feel supported, grounded, and safe as they engage in the often-uncomfortable work involved in the healing process. Gara knows that this work is not easy. In fact, it can be one of the most difficult (and greatest) challenges you’ve ever accepted, and she honors you for it. While healing is the number one priority, she doesn’t believe in taking ourselves too seriously, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself having a little fun along the way. We discuss the new documentary about childhood trauma called "Cracked Up" https://www.crackedupmovie.com/. You can follow Gara https://www.instagram.com/gara_love/.

This the first podcast I ever recorded. I was lucky enough to have with me Dr. Chris Lariche an addiction psychiatrist as my guest. We discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences ACEs and how they relate to Addiction. This Episode was recorded in October 2015.

ere is a recording of my dissertation defense to the faculty of Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern I present my qualitative research on resilience from Adverse Childhood Experiences. The Abstract of my study is found below: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) include childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, physical neglect, emotional neglect, and household dysfunction. Much has been reported about the detrimental outcomes associated with these experiences. The associated negative outcomes of ACEs can include addiction, suicide, disability, teenage pregnancy, and early death. However, it is well known that many people experience ACEs and do very well. Rather than viewing negative outcomes only as symptoms of trauma and positive outcomes only as signs of resilience, it is possible to consider adaptations. This study focused on how adults adapted to their adverse childhood experiences. Data were collected based on semistructured interviews with nine members of the ACEs Connection Social Network, an online support group. The data were analyzed using a constructivist grounded theory methodology. A grounded theory then emerged from data, supporting the adaptation construct.

Here is a talk I gave about applying the lens of Toxic Masculinity to the phenomenon of school shootings. I gave the talk a few years before the Parkland shooting occurred. The talk was given at Nova Southeastern University where I received my Ph.D.