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Episode 78: Lazy, Unmotivated Teenagers: How to shift from problems to potential with Will Elliott

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Let's dive into three ways to create mentorship, success, and unlock potential in teenagers with Dr. Amy & Will Elliott. Will Elliott is one of the world's top life coaches for teens and is dedicated to helping the next generation live confident, bold, and purpose-driven lives. We discussed why teenagers feel misunderstood and what the TRULY need from adults.

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Episode 77: Moving from Conflict to Cooperative Co-Parenting with Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Divorce does NOT have to be traumatic for children. Listen in as Aurisha and Dr. Amy discuss conflict-free co-parenting. Aurisha, author of Cooperative Co-parenting for Secure Kids, walks us through her own story of co-parenting and provides sage advice to stay connected to your child during turbulent times.

Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified co-parenting coach, mediator, and mother, with a clinical practice in Los Angeles, CA. She is the author of Cooperative Co-parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes. She specializes in working with co-parents, couples, and individuals. As a co-parent herself, she is very familiar with the challenges faced by parents raising kids in two households. For more than ten years, she has drawn on attachment theory and other modalities to help clients move from conflict to cooperation, make child-centered agreements, and create a secure co-parenting two-home family system. She lives with her daughter and her cat and sees clients both virtually and in person.

You can contact Aurisha at www.aurishasmolarski.com

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Episode 76: 10 Guiding Principles When Working with Children and Families with Dr. Amy

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Dr. Amy reviews 10 guiding principles that she utilizes every day in her work with children and families and how you can incorporate them in your work too! In today's episode, she discusses 10 principles that are the cornerstone to her work - how she thinks about training, curriculum, and interactions with children and families. She breaks down 10 guiding principles that you can utilize today in your work too! From taking a developmental lens, to trauma-responsive care, to unconditional love - we cover it all! You can grab the free guide here!

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Episode 75: Change-makers and Chain-breakers: The Power of Narrative Medicine with Dr. Anu French

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Anu French and Dr. Amy to hear a beautiful story about how to heal intergenerational trauma & create trauma-informed pediatric practices.

Anu French MD FAAP ABoIM

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Dr French, an artist, musician, yogini, author and integrative pediatrician, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, double board-certified in Pediatrics and Integrative Medicine, with fellowship training in Integrative Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry.

With special interest in integrative nutrition, health care equity, childhood mental health and intergenerational resilience, she serves on professional and policy advisory boards of Let’s Integrate, ASPIRE and WholeHealthED and is a member of Integrative Medicine for the Underserved and the AAP's Section on Integrative Medicine.

In clinical practice for 28 years, she melds her passion to provide affordable, accessible integrative pediatric care with craftivism through her affirmative art series and her meditative music at her office in St Louis, MO. She has researched and published on the topics of nutrition , yoga, art and resilience and has taught mindfulness, food as medicine and sound healing workshops to medical, dietetic and yoga students, pediatric and psychiatry residents/physicians and Montessori educators.

Having found balance through the healing arts after professional and personal burnout, Dr French offers integrative resources she hopes will be helpful through her website and her Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram pages. Her choice of meditation is walking her backyard labyrinth, being a mindful partner to her beloved and a mindful parent to her two precious daughters and her sweet dog.

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Episode 74: Reconnecting with ourselves: Are you taking care of first base?

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Dr. Amy reflects on felt safety, childhood memories, and connecting with ourselves before taking care of others. She also invites you in to join a ConnectEd Collaborative of supportive professionals. Hear about how visiting her childhood home reminded her of being connected with childhood memories. And learn about the Baseball Analogy for self-care and connection.

How are you at taking care of first base?

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Episode 73: Reconnecting to Ourselves: Three ways to reconnect now

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy as she reviews three powerful ways to be in community and reconnect with ourselves. On today's podcast, we talk about joining powerful learning communities, ConnectEd Collabs; words of the year, including a song of inspiration; and, ways to share joyful moments with Dr. Amy & Team.

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Episode 72: Connection, Community & Curiosity: How to remain authentic as a connected professional

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy & Ashley for a thoughtful conversation about authenticity & connection as we dive into 2024. Dr. Amy & Ashley discuss how to be in community with connection and curiosity, embracing dualities, and how to stay in conversation with folks who may have differing beliefs. Ashley walks us through her grief process and offers advice about how to show up with authenticity as a connected professional.

Ashley Desanno, aka, lotsasmiles, is a mom of two boys from Portland Oregon. She loves to run marathons and spend time with friends. She is a small business owner co-founder with her best friend, Emily (creepy book club) and works in network marketing. She fell into “influencing” when her kids asked her to start a tiktok in 2020.

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Episode 71: Never Miss a Moment with Joey Odom

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0000

This month, our podcast is all-about connecting with what's most important. Join me for a fabulous discussion with Aro Co-founder Joey Odom. Joey and I discuss ways to change your relationship with your phone to enhance moments of connection with people who matter most. Joey shares a life-changing moment where he misses a moment with his son, vowing to never allow that to happen again. We discuss the importance of connection as a way of engaging in the most important relationships in our lives. And we review why it's critically important for youth to have these connections with us, as adults. Joey discusses the 3 M's of phone use and Dr. Amy offers a 4th. Check it out!

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Episode 70: Shaping Traditions: Nurturing Holiday Magic and Meaning in Children

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Ann Brown, friend and educator, joins us again for a heartfelt episode on holidays. We talk about Santa, gift-giving, rituals, religion, and the validation of "wanting more." Ann's insights and recommendations are practical, funny, and easy to implement.

Ann Brown has been a parenting educator and consultant for over forty years, working with individual parents, couples and groups. She taught her first parenting class when she was still pregnant with her first child, which means she really didn't know what raising kids was all about. Over the decades, she has raised her two sons, taught classes at Marylhurst Early Childhood Center in Oregon City, trained as a Waldorf teacher, created parenting support groups for the Hannah Andersson Family Foundation, and led workshops in California and Oregon. Her favorite gig, however, was co-hosting a cable television show with Dr. Amy, called "The Motherload", in which she and Dr. Amy answered parenting questions from callers and on-camera guests.

If you'd like to consult with Ann, you can reach her at annbrown.annbrown@gmail.com

Ann recommends getting accurate information about the conflict from: Al Jezeera or Ha Aretz (an Israeli Newspaper in English).

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Episode 69: The November Wrap!

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0000

As we wrap up November and leap into December, I wanted to touch base. November on the podcast was all-about-boundaries, I thought I might mention a thing or two about boundaries in the podcast. And as we prepare for all-things 2024, I hope you think of me for keynote possibilities, workshops, & training.

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Episode 68: Sharing Values Amidst Violence: Talking to Kids about War & Violence

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Lean into a conversation with my friend and colleague, Ann Brown, as we discuss how to talk to kids about war and violence. Ann is a Jewish Cantor, Educator, and incredible woman. We talk about ways to discuss war and violence with children in developmentally appropriate ways. And Ann walks us through a 10-step map that lays out how that conversation can happen through a values-driven lens. It's remarkable and trauma-informed.

If you'd like to consult with Ann, you can reach her at annbrown.annbrown@gmail.com

Ann recommends getting accurate information about the conflict from: Al Jezeera or Ha Aretz (an Israeli Newspaper in English).

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REPLAY: The "B" Word: Boundaries

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Today, Dr. Amy talks about the "B" word, boundaries. Join us to learn the continuum of boundaries and why we should all take a radical look at our own boundaries. It's also a sneak-peek into our learning collaborative with a special invitation to join!

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Episode 67: What Good Is Our Yes If We Can't Say No? Creating boundaries with the Boundary Therapist, Ashley Breland, RSW

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0000

As soon as Ashley said, "I'm in a relationship with boundaries," I was all in! Boundaries are dynamic, unique, self-reflective and a continual process. Take a listen to my friend, Ashley Breland, as she walks us through a path of insight regarding ways to integrate boundaries in our lives. Ashley Breland @ashley_theboundarytherapist supports people to stand within their own power. Through collaborative conversations, folks are able to become better acquainted with the knowledge and skills of their own lives that are relevant to the concerns, predicaments, and problems at hand. Ashley’s social media presence is dedicated to the topic of boundaries. How, when using intentional and value-centered boundaries, folks can move into a deeper, stronger relationship with themselves, the people they love, and the things they actually want to do.

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BONUS: My Teacher Friends are NOT Okay: FREE LIVE Educator Workshop

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy and about 500 educators as we discuss why behaviors are so darn complex today!

It's important to be in community with one another, as our schools are grappling with increasing violence, teacher burnout, and concern. We need to come together and share wisdom.

Friends, I hosted a workshop ALL about this and uploaded it as Youtube video and podcast episode!

Watch or, if you prefer, listen at the links below or via the link in bio!

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK3g10DOxTY

Let's not just acknowledge the problems; let's equip ourselves with tools to support our kids and one another. It's okay to not be okay, but it's not okay to be alone. Join me as we discuss the challenges and tools for kids we are dedicated to and gain the support we need.

Let's make a positive impact together 🤝

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Episode 66: Boundaries Are For Protection Not Punishment with Hayley Runnels

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0000

When families are tough, toxic, or hurtful to you and your children, what do you do? You set clear boundaries for your own mental health and protection. Listen in as my friend & colleague, Hayley Runnels, discuss why boundaries are important, albeit hard, especially as we move into the holidays.

Hayley is an author, advocate, influencer, and I'm lucky to call her my friend. She hosts and runs a group called, Daughters Recovering From Toxic Family Relationships on Facebook, where she has a group of over 45K members! If you experienced toxic relationships as a child, this is the group for you. Hayley's wisdom and compassion having lived this experience is like no other. I hope you join us for insights, especially as we discuss families and how to navigate tough conversations.

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Episode 65: Balancing Acts: Doing it All and Reclaiming Boundaries with Dr. Whitney Casares, MD

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0000

It's all about balance! Dr. Whitney Casares, author of Doing it All, talks about how we can reclaim boundaries, empower working moms, and prioritize our needs! Take a listen as she takes us step-by-step through was we can prioritize and reclaim our time.

Dr. Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, is the Founder and CEO of Modern Mommy Doc, where she coaches overwhelmed, career-focused women to jump off the hamster-wheel of life and organize their stress so they can integrate work and life successfully. Her new book is Doing it All:Stop Over-Functioning, and Become the Mom and Person You’re Meant to Be.

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Episode 64: The Wrap! October Gems with Dr. Amy

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy as she highlights the messages of The Most Important Medicine for October - How to connect with kids that are tricky to connect with at times.

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Episode 63: Bridging the Gap: Unveiling the Power of Seeing, Thinking, and Feeling to Honor the Wholeness of Individuals

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000

You're about to uncover so much about how we can approach people in a more compassionate way with my friend, Danni Verona.

Danni Verona is a Licensed Occupational Therapist who has been continuously serving the needs of families for 36 years. She specializes in infants, children and parenting and has gained her experience through working in schools, clinics, home visiting programs, and hospitals. As a mother of three children, a grandmother to a freshman in high school! Danni brings her love of learning and family into her experience. She is an Infant Massage program instructor, 5th degree Blackbelt Karate instructor and program director of a neurodiverse inclusive karate program she created through the Family Martial Arts Academy in Beaverton, and is a Certified Zero Balance practitioner.

Danni now practices in her private clinic, that she designed to supports children and their families specifically in how they can discover the best way to optimize their personal processing and regulation needs. Danni has developed tools and programs to support individuals in learning more about their body’s needs, as well as how their thinking and neurological processing impacts their ability to learn, regulate and interact with others.

Danni’s guiding philosophy is, “Working with the 'whole' child, means recognizing that they are whole, and it’s our job as the caretakers of children to meet their needs by seeing who they are, and where they are in their personal development. In order to do that we have to continue to learn about our own processing systems, so we can create the circumstances and support that allows the children to grow into their greatest potential."

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Episode 62: Unlocking Insights: What Professionals Can Learn from Parenting a Child with Special Needs

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Get out the tissues, friends, as Dr. Amy invites two special guests to the podcast! In this episode, Amy's mom, Cindi Thomas, and her brother, Tyler, discuss what professionals need to know about working with families and disability. They discuss their journey, stress advocacy, and point out that parents want to feel heard when it comes to what their child needs. It's a trauma-informed, compassionate approach to care.

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Episode 61: Connection or Protection: How we understand children's behavior with Robyn Gobbel

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Friends - You're in for a treat! I'm chatting with my friend and colleague, Robyn Gobbel. Listen as we talk about relational neuroscience, understanding complex behavior, and why all behavior is adaptive in nature. You'll also hear Robyn talk about her 3 core tenants to understanding children AND a sneak peek into her book Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors which is out NOW!

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Episode 60: The Wrap! September Gems with Dr. Amy

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Here are your cliff notes for all-things connection & education from the month of September, plus a sneak peek into October and our upcoming launch. If you haven't already checked out this month's episodes, take a listen!!

My take away gem for this month: There is nothing more important than connection - no learning will happen until kids feel safe and in community!

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Episode 59: The Science Behind Feeling Safe: Notice what you notice with Emily Daniels, MEd, MBA

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ever wonder about what it means to "feel safe"? If you're curious about what it means to become regulated and create regulation for you and children with whom you work, this episode is for you! Regardless of your profession, if you work with children and families, felt safety and regulation are important aspects of your practice. Learn about the science of safety and what it means to regulate!

EMILY READ DANIELS, M.Ed., MBA, NCC, SEP™ in training

Emily Read Daniels is the author and creator of The Regulated Classroom©, a former school counselor, and a proud soccer mum.

Daniels is an internationally recognized trauma specialist and trainer in the trauma-informed school movement and has served thousands through in-person and virtual professional development training, workshops, conferences, webinars, and keynote addresses. Daniels and her work have been featured in the Associated Press, Fox News, ABC News, Los Angeles Times, and NPR.

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Episode 58: Hearing from Little Voices - Kids' reflections on the first days of school

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy as she interviews 4 children, kindergarten through second grade, all about what creates safety and belonging in school. You'll hear from Yves, Dean, Charlotte, & Mac - all experts in their own right. Be patient with my friends - it takes them a while for them to find their voices; but the wisdom they share about being known & insights on friendship are beautiful.

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Episode 57: "I'm glad you're here!" How to create connection in classrooms with Stacey Egli & Carla Becker

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000

You're in for a treat as Dr. Amy interviews a veteran mother/daughter duo about how to build resilience through relationships in classrooms! Our frank conversation about ways to engage parents, how to welcome children, and how to create your own support system is just what every educator needs to hear!

Stacey Egli is a veteran teacher with 25 years of experience teaching in a variety of classroom settings such as looping, collaboration, team teaching and special education. She holds a BA in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Special Education from the University of Northern Iowa. Stacey earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Graceland University and has served as a teacher leader for over a decade. Equity, inclusion and social-emotional learning are deep passions of hers . Stacey now supports educators as the PK-5 Special Education/MTSS Specialist for the Norwalk Community School District in Norwalk, Iowa.

During her tenure, Carla Becker, a retired teacher, taught elementary school for over thirty years. She earned her masters degree from Drake University within the confines of Leadership in Supervision. Carla was one of the first teachers in the district to start full inclusion in her classroom. She helped create a multi age classroom school, where children learned at their own pace. In the midst of teaching at this new and innovative school, they were asked to partner with MIT on a Lego/Logo Project. Carla was a finalist Iowa Teacher of the Year, and served as a teacher leader in her district.

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Episode 56: We all play a part!

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Over the next year, we’re crafting the podcast to reflect different systems that children and families are in and having conversations about how to help them thrive and become more resilient. Hear a beautiful story about how we all play a part in the lives of children and get a sneak peek into this fall's lineup! And stick around until the end to hear about a new learning opportunity!

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Episode 55: Telling Your Story, Hearing My "Why" and Finding Community

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000

If you’ve been listening the past few weeks, then you know we’ve been going through the process of renewal and rebranding. Join today to learn about ways to build a community for you, a holding space for your story and Dr. Amy's "why" of less aloneness.

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Episode 54: It Takes a Village: Creating Circles of Support©

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000

What a whirlwind the past few weeks of rebranding this podcast has been! Join Dr. Amy today as we explore the importance of creating Circles of Support© in your life and in the lives of children and families. You're not going to want to miss the important message of how you can be a champion for kids by being that one safe, stable, nurturing adult in a child's life. You'll learn how to create support for you and children or adults you serve in your workplace.

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Episode 53: Calling All Champions!

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Join us as we continue on our August journey of rebranding and hear Dr. Amy discuss 3 pillars of becoming a champion for children. I'm so very excited about this episode friends! Take a listen as we:

Introduce our new podcast title
Talk about what it takes to be a connected champion for kids
Discuss Dr. Amy's 3 pillars of Connection

AND, download the free resource today!!

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Episode 52: Re-envisioning Ourselves

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Season Two has OFFICIALLY KICKED OFF!! We cannot wait to share what's been going on behind the scenes of this podcast so that we can invite MORE of you IN!

We’ve become laser focused on who comes to us for help and support. And it’s those of you who sit at the intersection of systems for children and families – pediatricians, family practitioners, early head start teachers, early intervention specialists, teachers, nurse home visiting programs, family advocates, and parent educators – all of you who want to have a greater impact in the lives of children, but at times, feel burdened and stressed by the level of trauma you’re seeing and the short period of time you have to address the complex needs of children and families.

I want my podcast to reflect this larger body of work AND focus in on my wheel house of expertise – pediatric health and early childhood development. So, August, is a month of story-sharing and journey renewal. I’m going to use this platform to share the incredible work and dedication it takes to work in the lives of children and families with complex needs. Ways to feel more competent and connected along the way. Next week, I’m going to be sharing the new title for my podcast with all of you as well as a free resource that will help guide you on this incredible work you’re all doing.

Tune in next week as I highlight the new podcast title and the three pillars that inspire my work. I’ll also be releasing a new free resource for all of you!

Please rate and review this podcast!!

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Episode 51: Three Ways to Recognize a Trauma Response is Happening with Dr. Aimie Apigian

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Friends - you're in for a treat as we wrap up YEAR ONE of our podcast, The Most Important Medicine.

Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH is a double board-certified physician with 2 Master's Degrees in Biochemistry and Public Health and is the leading medical expert on stored trauma in the body. She bridges the worlds of functional medicine and trauma therapy to help accelerate the trauma healing journey through her framework and protocols addressing The Biology of Trauma™.

Trauma became her study and passion after 2 very personal experiences for her: adopting 4-year-old Miguel from the California foster care system and experiencing her own severe health crash and burnout in 2014 while finishing her 3rd year of general surgery residency.

Having to learn things she never learned in medical school to help her son and rebuild her own health and life, she now teaches what she had to learn: the difference between stress and trauma in the body and how to help the body heal itself. Her vision is to help 1 million professionals accelerate their own trauma healing journey and to bring the biology piece of trauma work to every medical and mental health education system in the world by the year 2041.

And her work is getting worldwide recognition! She founded Trauma Healing Accelerated to offer online educational and experiential trauma healing programs that integrate all of the different pieces of training she has including Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Touch, art narrative trauma therapy, and Internal Family Systems along with a long list of functional medicine mental health and addiction training. She has had >160,000 registrants for her annual Biology of Trauma Summits, has led hundreds of professionals through her modules in the Biology of Trauma Certification Course, and has been recognized by her peers in the functional medicine health entrepreneur Mindshare Mastermind community for the second year in a row for having the biggest growth in her business.

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Episode 50: The Passion Found Me with Dr. Susan Davis

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Get inspired and learn how to create a movement with my friend, Susan Davis, DNP, MSN, RN, PMD. Dr. Susan Davis, DNP, MSN, RN, PMD is creating a digital space that can potentially reach millions of nurses worldwide. Her message promotes courage, confidence, and excellence in life-saving resuscitation practices.

With her extensive experience in the American Heart Association, U.S. hospitals, and rescue programs, she's had the privilege of training over 50,000 American nurses and healthcare professionals in Basic, Advanced, and Pediatric resuscitation response with her team. By working closely with code blue teams and listening to their valuable feedback, she's discovered a better way to improve nurse-empowered resuscitation performance.

She created CodePRep™, a program that provides efficient and effective code blue training for individual nurses, healthcare, and long-term care facilities.

The mission is to inspire and empower bedside teams to respond with utmost confidence and proficiency, so they can provide the best possible care to their patients. Together, we can become MASTERS OF SAVING LIVES. With CodePRep, we are creating a national network of High-Performance Resuscitation Hospitals that offer continuous code blue team training.

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Episode 49: The Moments that Shape Us with Jennifer George

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Listen as Jennifer shares her humanity, professionalism and lived experience as a way to connect and bring more of our humanity into medicine.

Jennifer George is an award-winning author and podcast host, and compassion-focused physiotherapist with vast experience in the private and public sectors of care. At the onset of her career, she became a caregiver to her chronically ill father and it was these personal experiences of witnessing his journey through the healthcare system that ultimately shaped her professional practice. She has since spent the last 15 years learning and reflecting on the importance of communication in our health and educational systems. She is a mentor to future and current health providers on discovering their purpose, achieving fulfillment, and creating empowering patient experiences.

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Listen to The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast

Check out her book, Communication is Care: 9 Empowering Strategies to Guide Patient Healing.

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Episode 48: Dr. Renee Thompson Tells Us How to Set Boundaries and Create Healthy Workforce Spaces

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy & Dr. Renee Thompson as they explore ways to improve workforce relationships, create healthy boundaries and thrive! Learn practical tools and scripts you can utilize right away to help yourself and your organization.

Renee Thompson grew up in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, the oldest of 5 kids. She has a doctoral degree in nursing. Together, Ashley, Renee’s husband and Renee have built a life that they love. Ten years ago, Renee took a leap of faith, quit a really great job that she loved, and started her own business. The business started basically as Renee – a speaker. Fast-forward to today, and she’s expanded the business beyond just her and now enjoys watching her company develop into an institute that serves numerous clients around the globe.

The Healthy Workforce Institute is a team of healthcare professionals led by Dr. Renee Thompson. Renee draws on her background as a nurse leader to share her message on creating a healthy workforce culture by eradicating workplace bullying and incivility.

When disruptive behaviors go unaddressed in healthcare, bad things happen to patients and employees. At the HWI, we’re on a mission to create a world where bullying and incivility are immediately rejected and kindness, respect, and professionalism become the new norm.

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{REPLAY} Episode 27: Being the Voice of Children: Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Hayley Runnels

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Hayley Runnels of The Undone Mama shares her inspirational story of advocacy, survival and community as she discusses her quest to heal trauma and help others. Hayley Runnels hosts an online blog and FB community to help and heal women and discover their worth after experiencing trauma. She's a friend, advocate, author & educator who helps to create less aloneness in the world.

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Episode 47: Learning to Advocate for Yourself as a Professional: I didn't come this way with Maggie Ortiz, RN

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Maggie Ortiz, RN, MSN is on fire with messaging for nurses and healthcare professionals, in general. Listen as she and Dr. Amy discuss ways to advocate for yourself, protect your license and ask important questions!

A dedicated advocate for nurses' professional excellence. With a wealth of experience at the bedside and a relentless commitment to empowering her fellow nurses, Maggie has become a trusted voice in the field.

Maggie's journey in nursing began with an associate degree, which laid the foundation for her compassionate patient care. She went on to earn a bachelor's and master's degree, solidifying her expertise and understanding of the profession.

Driven by a passion to protect nurses' professional licenses, Maggie authored a book and delivers captivating speaking events, webinars, and teaching sessions. Her aim is to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills they need, particularly emphasizing the importance of accurate documentation.

As the founder of Advocates for Nurses, Maggie leads a movement dedicated to championing nursing excellence and addressing systemic issues. Her unwavering dedication makes her an invaluable ally and resource for nurses everywhere.

Maggie Ortiz RN MSN: Inspiring, empowering, and protecting nurses' professional journeys.

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{Replay!} Bahia Overton - Chasing Trauma Upstream with the Executive Director of Black Parent Initiative

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000

If you missed this podcast with my colleague, Bahia, you need to take a listen. In honor of Juneteenth, this episode is being re-broadcast.

Join Dr. Amy and Bahia Overton, executive director for Black Parent Initiative.

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Episode 46: Taking Time for Joy

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000

We're in desperate need to celebrate small joys in life. Join Dr. Amy as she discusses finding joy as a way to avoid re-traumatization. Finding joy helps to ameliorate some of the compounding stressors so that we have energy to draw from during hardships.

This year has been coined, The Year of Sophia. Why? Because my daughter, Sophia, graduates from high school in just 4 days! The “why” is truly important and has allowed me to slow down, set boundaries and be intentional with my time. So, as different opportunities have cropped up for our family, for my business, or for each of us as individuals, the first question is: Will this interfere with any event for senior year? If so, it’s a hard “no.”

But, there are parts of Sophia (and every child) that deserve much brighter lights of celebration. I want to honor, not only her accomplishments, but her character.

Thanks everyone for allowing me to gush about one of my greatest accomplishments. And to all the seniors graduating – I support you and celebrate you. May you find contentedness and reach for your dreams. And to the parents celebrating seniors – I see you. Great job. We did it.

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Episode 45: The Domino Effect of Trauma in Parenting with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy & Dr. Robyn Koslowitz as she shares her experience and rich work with families in healing trauma. Robyn is brilliant, funny & compassionate. We had such a wonderful discussion about the important work of healing intergenerational trauma and ways to work with families in a way that honors their stories.

Dr. Koslowitz received her PhD in Clinical Child Psychology from New York University in 2009 & has been a school psychologist since 2002. She's a frequent media contributor who has appeared on FOX, CNN, NewsNation and other shows. Her clinical work is conducted through The Center for Psychological Growth in New Jersey. She's also the host of The Post Traumatic Parenting Podcast.

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Episode 44: Accompany people along their journey to create purpose and find meaning with Dr. Joe Sherman

Wed, 31 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Dr. Joe Sherman shares an abundance of experience and wisdom - from Bolivia to Seattle - his career has been filled with compassion and service. But it's also been filled with a great deal of life lessons during his tenure as a pediatrician, husband and father. We talk about the MOST important part of pediatrics, coaching and caring for oneself. With Joe, you'll find warmth, growth and encouragement.

Joe Sherman, M.D. is a pediatrician, coach and consultant to physicians and healthcare organizations in the areas of provider well-being, leadership, and career discernment. His services include individual coaching, medical team support, physician retreats and workshops. He is a trained facilitator with the Center for Courage & Renewal and a Master Certified Physician Development Coach with the Physician Coaching Institute.

Dr. Sherman has been in pediatric practice for over 35 years concentrating on healthcare delivery to underserved and medically complex children in the District of Columbia, Tacoma, Seattle, Uganda, and Bolivia. He has held numerous faculty positions and is currently Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington.

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Episode 43: 3 Ways to Create Your Village of Support Today with Dr. Amy

Wed, 24 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

In today's episode, Dr. Amy talks about three ways to think about the people in your village and "build your house" of support! We use the analogy of a home as a way to think about relationships and relational health as a way to build resilience. When I teach professionals this tool, it's called The Circles of Support -but today, I thought we'd take a deep dive into your own support systems through the analogy of a home. I can't wait to hear from you - who are your Kitchen Nook friends?

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Episode 42: Stop Overriding Your Humanity & Practice the Pause with Katie Kurtz

Wed, 17 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Katie Kurtz, LCSW, provides beautiful insights in the world of being trauma-informed and offers practical suggestions for ways providers can "practice the pause" right away! Katie is a trauma-informed care subject matter expert specializing in delivering inclusive trainings and consultation that are adoptable for any profession.

Join Dr. Amy & Katie as we explore how to practice pausing in healthcare, what "felt safety" means and how to move from being trauma-aware to trauma informed. She's a breath of fresh air!

Katie holds a masters degree in social work and a graduate certificate in non-profit management. She has 15 years as a trauma-focused LCSW. Check out Katie's work!

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Episode 41: Behind the Scenes of Trauma-Informed work with Dr. Amy

Wed, 10 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ever wonder what it's like being an expert in the field of trauma-informed medicine? Join Dr. Amy as she discusses what's new in the field and in her business. She reviews recent retreats & training, and what providers and healthcare systems are currently struggling with in their work. Learn about ways to engage in this important work as a profession or as an organization. And if you want a deep dive into her recently released curriculum, you'll learn more about it here! Mostly, lots of gratitude goes out to the incredible people and systems that Dr. Amy gets the privilege of working with every day!

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Episode 40: No Shame in My Game with Lee Cordell

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy & Lee Cordell from the Institute for Trauma & Psychological Safety as we discuss burnout, creating trauma-responsive spaces and why there's no shame in going through hard stuff in medicine!

Dr. Lee C. Cordell is an expert anti-shame coach, and CEO and founder of the Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety.

Dr. Lee uses her 15+ years of experience in healthcare, psychology, and education to help her professional and entrepreneurial clients release shame and prioritize pleasure as a path to trusting themselves to call in what they desire.

Her mission is to empower people in the development of safe, healthy, and shame-free personal and professional relationships.

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Episode 39: The "B" Word: Boundaries and a sneak peak into our learning collaborative with Dr. Amy

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000

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Episode 38: Name the Experience to Create Meaning with the Co-Founders of Tend Health

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Meet the founders of Tend Health and learn how they're disrupting medicine and providing healing spaces for healthcare professionals. In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Christina Runyan and Dr. Joan Fleishman, psychologists and co-founders of Tend Health. They're breaking barriers in healthcare by providing accessible mental health services. These powerhouses are asking the question - "What's the cost of NOT providing these services" to physicians and other healthcare professionals. Join me as we talk about the hidden curriculum of medicine and the value in sharing resources.

Christine Runyan, PhD, ABPP

Christine Runyan is a clinical health psychologist, Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and the Co-Founder of Tend Health. After starting her career as a psychologist in the US Air Force, she focused her research, clinical service, and teaching on behavioral science in family medicine as well as promoting models of integrated primary care. Dr. Runyan is also a mindfulness teacher at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness. At the height of the pandemic, recognizing the undeniable need for expert mental health services for healthcare professionals, she launched Tend Health. Tend Health provides specialized, private, and accessible mental health care and education to healthcare professionals and consultation to healthcare organizations willing to invest in their most precious resource.

Joan Fleishman, PsyD

Joan Fleishman is a clinical psychologist and the Co-Founder of Tend Health. She previously was an Assistant Professor and Director of Behavioral Health in the Department of Family Medicine at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine. She has spent the majority of her career working in medical settings leading teams and building programs to forward the field of behavioral health integration in primary care. In 2020 she co-founded Tend Health, an organization that provides specialized, expert, low-friction mental health care to healthcare professionals. She holds the role of COO and clinician, providing educational offerings and clinical services to the healthcare professionals Tend serves.

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Episode 37: Facing Your Own Darkness with Dr. Rola Hallam - humanitarian and coach

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Rola and I were in tears several times as we shared and I listened to her incredible story and advocacy. Listen to her sage advice about physician identity and burnout. You'll be inspired by her wisdom and journey of burnout to advocacy to humanitarian work.

Rola was born a doctor. She just didn't know that her home country of Syria would shatter into a million pieces, killing over 30 members of her family and that she would wield her voice, stethoscope and humanity as weapons greater than bullets and bombs. Dr Rola is an award-winning physician, humanitarian, campaigner, speaker, social entrepreneur and coach. She's the first Syrian TED Fellow and the founder of CanDo - a humanitarian organization supporting frontline health and aid workers to save children’s lives in their war-devastated communities. She has helped build 7 hospitals in Syria, including the first-ever crowdfunded hospital, altogether serving over 4 million people. As a global advocate for health and human rights in conflict, she has shared the stages with presidents, celebrities and grassroots activists. She is a TED and Google speaker, and her work has been featured in most media from the New York Times to The Daily Show including two BBC documentaries. Her online talks have been seen over 11 million times, inspiring thousands to become change-makers. Rola believes the world needs more visionaries, idealists, rebels and troublemakers- people who stand up, speak out and lead for change. She is on a mission to make this a reality, to support people facing illness, injustice and indifference and not just survive but thrive. After recovering from burnout and trauma, Dr Rola emerged a warrior embodying the power of Rumi’s poetry “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I Am changing myself”

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Episode 36: Moving from Superhero to Superhuman with Nurse Keith Carlson

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Nurses represented!! Nurse Keith and Dr. Amy share a wonderful conversation about how nurses have been affected by the pandemic, vicarious trauma, staffing shortages and a need to find greater purpose in their occupation. Nurse Keith has inspiring information about coaching, emotional intelligence and how to find greater values alignment within nursing.

Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC has been a nurse since 1996 and is renown as a holistic career coach, nurse podcaster, writer, blogger, and dynamic motivational speaker.

Keith is the host of The Nurse Keith Show, his podcast focused on career advice, fascinating interviews, and personal and professional inspiration for nurses. From 2012 until its sunset in 2017, Keith co-hosted RNFMRadio, a groundbreaking nursing podcast. In 2005, Keith launched Digital Doorway, one of the very first nursing blogs on the internet.

A widely published nurse writer, Keith is the author of Savvy Networking For Nurses: Getting Connected and Staying Connected in the 21st Century and Aspire to be Inspired: Creating a Nursing Career That Matters. Keith has written for Nurse.com, Nurse.org, MultiBriefs News Service, Aspen University, American Nurse Today, Working Nurse Magazine, and numerous other online and print publications.

Living in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, Keith shares a magical life with his fiancée, Shada McKenzie, a gifted and highly skilled traditional astrologer and reader of the tarot.

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{Replay!} Dr. Ken Ginsburg Creating Compassion Through Relationships

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Friends - if you missed this episode early-on, you're in for a treat!

In her debut podcast launch, Dr. Amy engages in a riveting discussion with Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a pediatrician with 35 years of experience. Dr. Ginsburg is a resiliency expert who focuses on building trauma awareness in medicine, establishing tools and resources for providers, and shifting the lens from what is “wrong” with patients to what is “good and right” with them.

During this hour-long podcast, you will get to explore a different perspective when it comes to treating kids who have experienced trauma. More importantly, you’ll learn how to reframe the conversation with your patients and explore positive ways to deal with trauma. You’ll learn that you can advocate for resiliency, instead of framing a patient as “broken” You’ll also learn not to take it personally and how to avoid changing the narrative for your own perspective.

As providers, you will need to be there for the critical moments in your patient's lives. This captures all the elements of your patients’ lives, whether it be the good or the bad. However, after listening to this podcast, you’ll learn how to focus on the good, so that when the bad does happen, your patients will be well equipped to handle it.

For more on Dr. Ginsburg visit www.fosteringresilience.com.

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Episode 35: 3 Myth Busters About Loving Yourself Before Loving Others

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Have you ever been told, "You have to love yourself before you can love someone else?" Well, Dr. Amy knows that's nonsense! Join Dr. Amy as she debunks the myth of loving yourself before you can love others. She gives 3 straightforward, scientific reasons why this is the case. You'll leave understanding the science of love and attachment just a little bit more!

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Episode 34: 5 Ways to Reframe Trauma Narratives

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy as she discusses 5 ways to help people think about their trauma differently. Often, people see their brain as broken, wrong, worried or forever damaged by trauma. It doesn't have to be this way! In this episode, you'll hear 5 scripts that Dr. Amy uses to help people look at their trauma differently and with more self-compassion.

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Episode 33: Your Brain is Beautiful with Dr. Amy

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0000

This is the beginning of a four-part series where I model how I talk with my clients about trauma. Listen as I explain how trauma can become more routine to discuss with patients, how to begin conversations and how to normalize responses. Then, we'll dig into the story of "Claire" and how I explain to her trauma and neurobiology. When Claire understands how wonderfully protective her brain is, she begins to understand her trauma and heal.

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Episode 32: Dr. Amy Reflects on 6 Months of Podcasts and Lessons Learned

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0000

6 Months and 32 episodes later, we've covered a lot! Join me as I reflect on lessons learned over the past episodes and ways guests have shared how trauma shows up in medicine. I reflect on themes we've covered as well - health equity, physician burnout, pediatric spaces, rural medicine, nursing woes, and building resilience. You'll also be touched by reflections on stories shared by survivors of early childhood trauma and how that shows up in parenting today. I point out where you can go to find gems if you're looking for a specific story or topic. Or, if you simply want the readers-digest version of the past 6 months, this is the episode for you!

Bonus: Join us at the Mini-Retreat in April

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:22:00 -0000

Hey friends, I wanted to create this short clip about the upcoming mini-retreat for physicians and providers who work with children and families. Some of you have heard about the curriculum that I’ve created called, Cards for Connection. They are prescriptive cards that focus on brief interventions to be used in primary care. The cards enhance relational health at every well-visit with practical tools!

During our retreat, I’ll teach you these interventions in very small groups (only 15 spots are available) and by the end of our time together on Saturday afternoon, you’re off to explore wine country with two things: Licensure to use the cards in your practice and 6 months of support from me in The Provider Lounge, a learning collaborative to build resilience with other colleagues.

I talk to physicians and providers every day who feel like they don’t have the resources, support, knowledge or tools to provide the level of care their patients need right now. I don’t want you to be a therapist. You don’t need to be a therapist. But I DO want you to have access to brief interventions that support kids and families, are trauma-informed & efficacious, bridge a gap for much-needed mental health supports PLUS support early relational and social emotional health for caregivers and children.

You don't want to miss out on this opportunity to transform your practice and build resilience for your patients!

Enroll now!

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Episode 31: Why building a wall won't work with Dr. Nicola Harker

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Dr. Harker's compassionate yet frank feedback about physician burnout, entrepreneurship and wellness is a breath of fresh air! She's a force and a bucket of energy for physicians, especially female physicians. She's grounded in self-compassion and wisdom from her own lived experience. Join us for an incredible talk!

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Episode 30: Be the Calm in the Storm with Dr. Richard Stone

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Dr. Amy & Dr. Stone discuss what it was like leading the nation's largest healthcare system in our country during a global pandemic. Dr. Stone, as the acting Under Secretary for Health of the Veteran's Health Administration, led his team through one of the toughest times in our nation's history - the COVID 19 Pandemic. He's a leader, physician, and consultant with wisdom and strategy that will shape how you think of trauma-informed care at a systemic level. Listen as he breaks down what leadership was like, what got him through and how he was able to take a vacation (yay!) during the middle of the pandemic by surrounding himself with other incredible leaders. His new book, Save Every Life You Can, is an inspirational reflection on this journey.

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Episode 29: Don't talk over, around or about me - talk TO ME! Discussing Poverty with Dr. Donna Beegle

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Friends, be ready to have your eyes WIDE OPEN! Dr. Beegle's insight and lived experience with intergenerational poverty are inspiring, educating, and, at times, heartbreaking. Dr. Beegle is an authentic voice from poverty who speaks, writes, and trains across the nation to break the iron cage of poverty for others through services provided by her company, Communications Across Barriers. Dr. Beegle's story of moving from 28 years of homelessness to achieving a doctorate and her groundbreaking work assisting people to move out of poverty has been featured nationally.

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Episode 28: Changing how we see people changes people with Robyn Gobbel, LCSW

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy & her friend, Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, as we discuss the complex field of relational neuroscience, that Robyn, so beautifully, makes accessible. Robyn talks about how children who are regulated, connected & safe do well and then breaks down how parents and professionals can co-regulate with children. She does a beautiful job of talking about the complexities of working with children with "baffling" behaviors.

Robyn is a social worker by training, but now hosts, trains, consults, writes & teaches hundreds of people in her online platform, and if you're lucky, in person. She's the host of the popular Parenting After Trauma and has a club for parents and other helpers as well as a licensing program called Being With. Robyn translates the complex science of relational neuroscience for helpers, healers, educators and parents to make it practical, useful and ultimately - life changing. She teaches powerful tools that help children's behavior and ultimately their connection to themselves and the adults in their lives.

Episode 26: A Sandwich of Yuck - Discussing boundaries, regulation & support with Tabitha Jensen

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Learn from the Deputy Director, Tabitha Jensen, of New Avenues for Youth how to create positive change for individuals, especially youth; but be ready to do your own work first! Tabitha's honesty, humility and curiosity for growth are refreshing to listen to and inspiring to take in.

Tabitha is the deputy director for New Avenues for Youth. NAfY is a Portland, OR -based nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and intervention of youth homelessness. They focus on the individual—their experiences, identities, needs, and goals—and help youth make positive change in their lives. Tabitha has Nearly 30 years of experience working in positions of nonprofit, government, and corporate environments, including most recently her tenure as President for Oregon public health association. I met Tabitha through the Oregon ECHO network and her work with youth in foster care.

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Episode 25: The Soul's Growth - Breathwork with Nicole Smith-Levay

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Friends - you're in for a treat and some LIVE breath work! Join Dr. Amy and friend, Nicole Smith-Levay. Nicole Smith Levay is a professional dancer turned Energy Coach. She integrates somatic therapies, breathwork, and meditation into her work with folks struggling with anxiety and depression. Using body-centered techniques, Nicole takes a forward-thinking approach to mental health and trauma-informed care. Nicole holds an MA in Somatic Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and is a well-known workshop facilitator, having hosted wellness retreats around the world. Since founding her practice, Power Within Healing, in 2013, Nicole has since helped hundreds of people overcome their energetic blocks in order to step into their power and live out their purpose.

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Episode 24: Do Good, Serve Others and Decrease Human Suffering with Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy along with Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia. Dr. Moreland-Capuia is the founder & Director of McLean Hospital’s Institute for Trauma-Informed Systems Change. And, she is the author of The Trauma of Racism & Training for Change. I was especially excited to have Dr. Moreland-Capuia here on the podcast b/c I get to nerd out a bit on all-things trauma-informed change and research. Alisha had an article come on earlier this year and I was so thrilled to see it b/c it’s so needed in our field.

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Episode 23: In the Storm with Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr. Z)

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Dr. Z and I taped this during hurricane Ivan - her intellect, compassion, and vulnerability shines through despite the environmental disaster going on around her.

Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr. Z) is triple Board-Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine. She has completed a Physician Leadership Academy (FMA), a Fellowship on Leadership Development and Education (AAMC), and has been certified as a Mental Health Ally and wellness advocate. She serves as a member of the American College of Physicians (ACP) National Wellness and Professional Fulfillment Committee. Dr Z is the author of the book "The 3G Cycle of Life: The secrets of achieving joy, meaning, and wellbeing".

This is the link for the book website: https://www.3gcycle.live/my-book

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Episode 22: Stop Checking Boxes and Dive into Messy Moments with Dr. Gretchen Pianka

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0000

You're in for a treat with my friend, Gretchen Pianka, MD. Gretchen is the creator of Resilience University, an author and practicing pediatrician. In this touching episode, you'll get pointers on how to be a change-maker in your practice and how to begin to normalize responding to trauma.

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Episode 21: Early Relationships Matter with Dr. David Willis

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy as she talks with friend and colleague, Dr. David Willis. Together, they discuss early relational health, the importance of supporting families early and often and Dr. Willis shares poignant stories from his incredibly rich career.

David W Willis, MD, FAAP serves a Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of Social Policy and a national expert in pediatrics, early childhood systems, early relational health and early childhood mental health. At CSSP he helps to advance the growing intersection of child health transformation and early childhood system building with a social justice emphasis and an early relational health frame. Prior to coming to CSSP, Dr. Willis served as the Inaugural Executive Director of the Perigee Fund in Seattle, the Division Director of Home Visiting and Early Childhood Systems in HRSA under the Obama administration, an early brain and child development pediatric leader in Oregon and AAP, and a 30+ year developmental-behavioral pediatric clinician in Portland, Oregon. He received his MD from Thomas Jefferson University.

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Episode 20: My Breath is Always There for Me with Lisa Springer, RN

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Lisa Springer is a nurse, turned trauma-informed yoga practitioner. Listen to her incredible story with Dr. Amy as they explore burnout in healthcare, breath work and how yoga transformed Lisa.

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Lisa has been a nurse since 1992. She worked in Oncology, Hospice and Postpartum. As an adoptee she was fascinated with bonding and after 20 years as a nurse, she took on the role of maternal mental health. She struggled with depression and anxiety and after taking a trauma-informed yoga class, she knew she had to find her biological roots. She now works as a trauma-informed yoga teacher at a Monte Nido with teens and young adults with eating disorders.

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Episode 19: We're Not Dangerous - Advocacy for Mental Illness with Kitt O'Malley

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy & mental health advocate, Kitt O'Malley as we discuss her journey. As a former therapist and adult living with Bipolar Disorder, she shares with vulnerability and compassion for herself, her family and those living with mental illness. Kitt's approach is warm and insightful - and it will give you perspective as a healthcare professional b/c we can often miss mental illness, in plain sight, if we're not curious and if we're not listening with an open mind and heart.

Kitt O'Malley is an author, speaker, mental health advocate and former therapist. In her book, Balancing Act – Writing Through a Bipolar Life, she offers hope to those living with mental illness and their loved ones. As a therapist who left her career due to mental illness, O’Malley educates the public about mental health and fights stigma against those living with mental illness by challenging stereotypes.

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Episode 18: Honor What You've Seen with Dr. Shah-Haque

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy & Dr. Shah-Haque as we explore physician burnout, unrealistic expectations of physicians, and the survival mentality they often adopt. She's honest and transparent about boundaries, physician suicide, and her commitment to talking openly about barriers to wellness.

Dr. Shah-Haque is a board-certified internal medicine physician. She was born and raised in Kansas and attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine. After experiencing burnout herself, and watching colleagues experience burnout, it became a passion of hers to look into the root causes of burnout. Dr. Shah-Haque is now the podcast host of The Worthy Physician where she explores physician burnout with colleagues and other experts in the field.

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Episode 17: Circling Back to Ourselves with Antra Boyd, RN and Karen DiMarco, RN

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0000

The nurses are in the house! Join Dr. Amy with nurses Antra Boyd and Karen DiMarco of RNegade as we have some deep conversations about trauma in the field of nursing. These women are real, loving, disrupters in the world of healthcare.

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KAREN DIMARCO

Karen DiMarco is a bit of a wild card. She believes that authenticity serves as the laxative for connection, communication, and inspiration. She writes her bio in the 3rd person like a normal arsehole, but she’ll tell you about it (see what she did there?) Curiosity is her superpower, and creativity is the machete she uses to cut through the antiquated bullschizzle of how the world says things ‘ought to be.’ When she can’t think of a word to say precisely what she means, she’ll make one up: Memorgasm - the feeling/sound that is made when one suddenly remembers the name of a person/song/ or “what did I come in this room for again?” Since this slashie mouthful doesn’t quite cover the CV: “R.N./transformational coach/published health researcher & educator/foul-mouthed humorist,” she goes by ‘RNegade.’ Although Karen is a girl with a dragon tattoo, she’s really quite kind. The thing that makes her leap out of bed in the morning like some deranged fairy godmother whose wings were crumpled by too many My Pillows, is helping others to achieve their greatest level of health, happiness, and human potential…preferably with lots of snort-laughing along the way.

ANTRA BOYD

Antra is the only one here who is actually having someone else write her bio in the 3rd person. She is formidable. Like, you’re as grateful to have her ‘at your side,’ as you are relieved that she’s not on an opposing team. Yet, those pretty blue eyes will start pissing tears if you do the least kind thing for her, or show her a TikTok of a baby cow.

Antra’s insecurity-inducing professional resume: Navy veteran, 20+ year clinical nursing experience in the OR, and wickedly talented entrepreneur in the emerging role of Private Patient Advocacy — was cultivated from the compost of challenge, triumph, and transformation that her life has so abundantly provided.

Those experiences shaped her unique way of seeing the world. “The status quo is a snoozefest. What puts a fire under my ass is shaking shit up, a nice glass of red wine, and hanging out with my tribe of trouble-makers.”

WARNING: boxes, knowns, ‘shoulds', 'ought-tos', and ceilings WILL be blown-up and crashed-through. Antra is an Original RNegade.

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Episode 16: Tell Me Your Story - The impact of child abuse on parenting with Dawn Daum

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Dr. Amy & Dawn dive deep into parenting and the impact of child abuse on parenting. It's a heartfelt conversation, bring the tissues.

Dawn is co-editor of the book Parenting with PTSD: the impact of childhood abuse on parenting. She is a mother of two, has an ACE score of 9, and has spent nearly 20 years working in the trenches of the mental health system.

Dawn is currently the Program Director for Milestone Manor, a recovery home in Saratoga Springs, NY. Previous to that she provided ICM and Health Home care management services to adults living with mental illness in the community. She entered her career in the field as a mental health inpatient tech and child and youth residential counselor.

Dawn uses both her personal and professional experience to write, speak, and facilitate conversation about trauma-informed systemic change. Her mission is to help shift the culture’s understanding of what it means to recalibrate and heal the mind and body from trauma.

You can connect with Dawn via email at tdawn.eightyone@gmail.com, or visit her websites www.parentingwithptsd.com and www.dawndaum.com to learn more.

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Nadine Burke Harris Ted Talk on ACEs
Wrestling Ghosts Documentary
Dawn's article on Scary Mommy

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Episode 15: Complex Medical Needs and Clear Boundaries with Dr. Gene Nicholson

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy & Dr. Gene Nicholson, as we discuss the needs of children and families with complex medical needs. He also discusses how he's learned to set clear boundaries and priorities to protect his own mental health. Dr. Nicholson's compassion, energy, and hard-fought lessons bring insight and understanding to his patients & colleagues.

Dr. Nicholson, a Kaiser Physician, has a primary care clinic, and a diabetes clinic (for kids w T1 and T2 diabetes), and has been working in a multidisciplinary chronic pain clinic since February 2022. He has also worked on the wards at Doernbecher Children's Hospital. He volunteers for Gales Creek Camp since 2011, where he serves as a camp doctor one week every summer. He has been awarded the “Distinguished Physician Award” by his colleagues within Kaiser Permanente.

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Script in Your Pocket #2 Asking About Trauma

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0000

Do you ever worry that asking about trauma will, somehow, make the trauma worse? Or, do you worry that you won't know what to do if a patient begins to talk about trauma?

Take this script with you! You've got this!

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Episode 14: Every Memory Deserves Respect with Deborah Korn, PsyD

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy & her guest, Dr. Deborah Korn as we discuss her new book, Every Memory Deserves Respect, and her work as an EMDR trainer and therapist. She has keen insights in the work around trauma.

Dr. Korn is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Cambridge, MA, is on the faculties of the EMDR institute in CA and the Trauma Research Institute in Boston. She is an EMDR International Association-approved consultant and presents and consults internationally on the treatment of adult survivors of child abuse and neglect.

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Episode 13: Balancing Tolerance with Impatience: A Conversation with Bruce Perry, MD, PhD

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Friends - join me for a discussion with Dr. Bruce Perry where we talk about all-things trauma, relationships, meaningful medicine, how to begin tough conversations and the importance of this work.

Dr. Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network, Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy and a Professor (Adjunct) in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago and the School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia.

Over the last thirty years, Dr. Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children’s mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry is the author, with Maia Szalavitz, of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, a bestselling book based on his work with maltreated children and Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered. Dr. Perry's most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, was released in 2021.

Dr. Perry has conducted both basic neuroscience and clinical research. His neuroscience research has examined the effects of prenatal drug exposure on brain development, the neurobiology of human neuropsychiatric disorders, the neurophysiology of traumatic life events and basic mechanisms related to the development of neurotransmitter receptors in the brain. His clinical research and practice has focused on high-risk children. This work has examined the cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social, and physiological effects of neglect and trauma in children, adolescents and adults. This work has been instrumental in describing how childhood experiences, including neglect and traumatic stress, change the biology of the brain – and, thereby, the health of the child.

His clinical research over the last twenty years has been focused on integrating emerging principles of developmental neuroscience into clinical practice. This work has resulted in the development of innovative clinical practices and programs working with maltreated and traumatized children, most prominently the Neurosequential Model©, a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed approach to clinical work (NMT), education (NME) and caregiving (NMC).
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Script in Your Pocket #1 Explaining Trauma

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Hey friends - you're always asking me, "How do you talk about trauma so easily?" or "I wish I just had you in my ear so I could explain this better. or "How would you explain this?"

Well, here's #1 of Script in Your Pocket - a quick reflection of how I talked to one of my own patients about trauma she was experiencing.

I hope this helps!

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Episode 12: Tracing Trauma Upstream with the Executive Director of Black Parent Initiative: Bahia Overton

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy and special guest, Bahia Overton, executive director for Black Parent Initiative. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Social Work. She is completing her Ph.D. in Social Work Research, focusing on the experiences of African American female adolescents in foster care.

Ms. Overton most recently served as the Director of Equity and Partnerships at the Chalkboard Project. She is also the Executive Consultant for Joy DeGruy Publications. She assists Dr. DeGruy in researching historical trauma and developing new models and methods for culturally responsive service delivery. Ms. Overton has also assisted with training and development for government agencies in creating and sustaining equitable policies and practices.

With over 14 years of practical experience as a professional in the field of social work, she has served as Child and Family Therapist, Curriculum Developer and Culturally-Specific Treatment Specialist in several states, with various community based organizations and government entities.

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Episode 11: A Heart-Centered Practice with Diana Londoño, MD: Urologist, Surgeon, Changemaker

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Oh friends - get ready to be inspired and challenged. My discussion with Dr. Londoño encourages everyone to re-think how medicine is practiced. She challenges folks to take a more heart-centered approach, dance more, and focus on human-beings vs. human-doers.

Dr. Diana Londoño is the founder of Physician Coach Support.com, where doctors can get peer support over Zoom 24/7.

She is a certified life coach, and one of the few female Latinx urologists in the country. She has experienced burnout twice herself! Because of that, she writes and speaks passionately about wellness and humanity in medicine on social media and on television.

Check out her physician coaching program!
Diana's Website
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Episode 10: Pearls of Trauma-Informed Care - A recap of where we've been so far!

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Friends - the last two months have FLOWN by - listen to a quick 13 minute re-cap of where we've been on this podcast. If you haven't had time to listen to all of the episodes so far, listen to this crash-course on content and guests. And, you'll get some important gems along the way that can transform your practice NOW!

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We're Really NOT OK right now: 5 Steps to Address Overwhelm TODAY!

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0000

Join me on October 19, 2022 for a FREE workshop on overwhelm.

As I listen to physicians' and other healthcare providers' stories lately, I'm deeply touched and concerned about the level of overwhelm right now. It's as if folks are just able to come up for air and now there's a reckoning of how difficult things have been for far too long.

So, I'm offering a free workshop on October 19, 2022 from 6-7pm PST, called, We're really NOT OK: 5 Steps to Address Overwhelm. Please spread the word - community is healing and being in community amongst peers is food for the soul!

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Episode 9: If I'm not well, you're not well: Talking About Health Equity with Alfonso Ramirez

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Please join Dr. Amy as she talks with an incredible friend and expert about health equity. Alfonso Ramirez discusses the importance of understanding health equity and how it can be utilized to create meaning in medicine. His insights around being culturally responsive, looking at outcomes and systemic barriers to health give us all important factors in healthcare to consider.

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Episode 8: The Trauma is Already There! Deepening Relationships with Drs. Teri Pettersen and Keith Cheng

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Amy and Drs. Teri Pettersen and Keith Cheng as we discuss stories of healing when working with children in pediatrics and child psychiatry. They dive into how physicians can deepen their relationships with children and families by discussing traumatic events openly. Plus, they share incredible stories about their work with families, how they became interested in discussing adversity and what gives them hope.

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Episode 7: Discussing Physician Burnout with Dr. Dominic Corrigan of Physician's Anonymous

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000

In this podcast, Dr. Amy sits down with Dr. Dominic Corrigan, a psychiatrist with a very personal story to share. Physician burnout and physician suicide is a relatively unknown issue in the world of medicine. This stems from many factors, including stigma and a general unwillingness to talk about the subject.

Dr. Amy and Dr. Corrigan explore preconceived notions about physicians and with a candid and heartfelt conversation about the personal journey that Dr. Corrigan himself took, leading up to the culmination of him creating Physiciansanonymous.org. The website takes aim at providing resources for physicians and providers to have someone to reach out, for whatever the reason. This may be after a horrible ER shift where they witnessed a child's death, or the culmination of years of absorbing patient’s problems with no outlet for their own.

This episode will ring true for almost anyone who works in healthcare. May want to grab tissues and find someone to talk with after this one.

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Episode 6: The Ultimate Cold Open with Dr. Eric Wiser on Rural Medicine

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Dr. Amy has a candid discussion with Dr. Eric Wiser, a physician with a wide ranging background from the jack of all trades rural medicine world to education roles at the world famous Oregon Health and Science University. During the course of his career, Dr. Wiser always tried to break down barriers for patients and families to educate, advocate for, and deliver compassionate care.

During the podcast, Dr. Amy and Dr. Wiser open up the conversation about the differences in rural versus urban medicine, especially as it relates to trauma informed care. Dr. Wiser found practicing in a rural area led to shared traumas across many of his patients due to the intimate nature of his practice. He also discusses the challenges of treating his friends and family when there were not other options available.

Lastly, they discuss many ways to explore trauma with patients, and techniques that will yield results. This includes creating space, sitting back, and seeing what happens. It also helps to have a box of tissues on hand!

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Episode 5: Guy Macpherson: Bringing our WHOLE selves to this work

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Join me and Dr. Guy Macpherson, podcast host of the well-known show, Trauma Therapist Podcast. We're talking about the importance of being fully human in the work of trauma. Guy discusses how he got into this field, why talking about trauma is fundamental and why it allows us to be who we are - our WHOLE selves. It's such a great conversation about being humans who are also professionals. You'll leave this episode feeling a bit less overwhelmed when we discuss trauma and the messiness of being human. Get ready to honor who you are and transform how we talk about medicine and trauma.

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Episode 4: How do we build awareness of damage we cannot see?

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000

In this short podcast, Dr. Amy takes you through a brief history of the ACE study and discusses the study's challenges and limitations. She then takes a walk through the history and impact of the study, including the infamous TED talk that Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris presented. Dr. Amy then takes you through some of the elements needed to understand trauma, including the categories of trauma, definitions of both historical and intergenerational trauma, and, most importantly, ties together the implications trauma can have on chronic diseases.

By the end of this podcast, you'll have additional knowledge about the types of hidden traumas that your patients may have experienced, how to understand the broad scope of trauma, and the importance of building trauma screening into everyday practice. And if you thought that this only applied to providers, you will learn that every step in a patient's healthcare journey is impacted by trauma, and awareness amongst every team member is essential.

WHO SHOULD LISTEN: Physicians, nurses, healthcare providers, psychologists, people

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Episode 3: Dr. Ken Ginsburg Creating Compassion through Relationships

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000

In her debut podcast launch, Dr. Amy engages in a riveting discussion with Dr. Ken Ginsberg, a pediatrician with 35 years of experience. Dr. Ginsberg is a resiliency expert who focuses on building trauma awareness in medicine, establishing tools and resources for providers, and shifting the lens from what is “wrong” with patients to what is “good and right” with them.

Dr. Ginsburg is the Founding Director of CPTC and Professor of Pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He travels the world speaking to a parent, professional, and youth audiences and is the author of 5 award-winning parenting books including a multimedia professional toolkit on “Reaching Teens.” CPTC follows his strength-based philosophy and resilience-building model.

For more on Dr. Ginsburg visit www.fosteringresilience.com.

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Episode 1: Beginning the conversation about trauma-informed care

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000

When you hear the word trauma-informed care, what comes to mind? Do the words speak to you? During this short introductory podcast, we join Dr. Amy on the journey that she began many years ago when she first started exploring the world of trauma-informed care and meet her where she is today… making a podcast to help the world better understand. From early discussions surrounding the ACEs study to developing a curriculum and becoming a subject matter expert, Dr. Amy opens up the conversation about trauma-informed care and what it means in our ever-changing world.

In this episode, we also discuss the vision and makeup for this podcast, which is:

A mix of education
Guest speakers
Elevate voices to be sure we’re always looking at trauma through the lens of equity
Spotlight providers working in areas that you might not be as familiar with and,
Every once in a while, I’ll provide a little re-cap because this can be overwhelming work

Keep listening to people’s stories and let them transform you. Keep sharing your own because your humanity will heal others.

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Episode 2: Your Humanity Will Heal Others

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000

During this podcast, Dr. Amy discusses her early start and experiences in trauma-informed care. While working with both incarcerated adults and very young children who had experienced significant trauma in their lives, she observed that their files were shockingly similar, almost like a continuum from childhood through early adulthood. Through the course of her residency, she learned that this phenomenon has a name: complex trauma.

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PROMO: The Most Important Medicine: Responding to Trauma and Creating Resilience in Primary Care

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0000

ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is The Most Important Medicine: Responding to Trauma and Creating Resilience in Primary Care, and I am your host, Dr. Amy. This podcast is where I meet with healthcare providers to discuss what trauma is and how it presents in primary care. Then, we talk about how to respond to trauma by building resilience in ourselves and our patients. We'll listen to providers tell their stories about how to bring humanity into medicine and transform how we respond to trauma through relational leadership, early relational health, and connection. It's truly the MOST important medicine! You can find out more via the link below!

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