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In this powerful conversation, Maria Lloyd, LMFT sits down with survivor and activist Leslie McFadden to explore her healing journey after a traumatic sexual assault in 2015. Leslie opens up about the emotional toll of navigating the legal system, the importance of support, and her transformative experience with Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR)—a therapeutic modality that helped her overcome PTSD. Together, they discuss the nuances of trauma recovery, the role of advocacy, and how sharing one’s story can become a tool for empowerment and legislative change.

Keywords:
sexual assault, survivor, TIR, PTSD, activism, mental health, support, sexual trauma, PTSD recovery, trauma-informed therapy, complex PTSD, trauma modalities, mental health advocacy, trauma integration

Key Takeaways:

• Leslie McFadden is a survivor and activist who has been on a healing journey since 2015.
• Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR) played a pivotal role in helping Leslie resolve her PTSD.
• Legal systems can be retraumatizing and exhausting for survivors.
• Support—whether from friends, advocates, or therapists—is essential in the healing process.
• Sharing her story has empowered Leslie and helped others understand their rights.
• Leslie’s work with RISE focuses on legislative advocacy for survivor protections.
• Different therapeutic modalities work for different people; TIR was a breakthrough for Leslie.
• TIR involves a trauma inventory and client-led processing that can lead to profound shifts.

You can Reach Leslie via Social media links:

IG: @leslievmcfadden

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcfaddenleslie/

Website: leslie-mcfadden.com (all social accounts are on here)

Here’s a link to contact Victor:

https://www.traumasol.org/Contact

And here’s a link where people can test themselves to see if they have PTSD:

https://www.traumasol.org/Contact

#SexualAssaultSurvivor #PTSDRecovery #TraumaHealing #TraumaInformedTherapy #SurvivorStories #TIR #TraumaIncidentReduction #EndSexualViolence #SurvivorAdvocacy #HealingJourney #TraumaAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #SurvivorEmpowerment #RiseForSurvivors #FromTraumaToTransformation #PostTraumaticGrowth #HealingIsPossible #YouAreNotAlone #

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In this powerful conversation, Maria Lloyd, LMFT and Keith Kurlander, LPC explore the transformative potential of psychedelic therapy in mental health care. Keith shares his personal journey through trauma and the healing modalities that shaped his path—including ketamine, psilocybin, somatic experiencing, and yoga.

Together, they discuss the importance of integration, the evolving landscape of psychedelic legalization, and the upcoming book designed to educate and empower both clinicians and seekers. With nuance and care, Keith emphasizes the need for proper guidance, training, and discernment in psychedelic work—advocating for a cautious yet open-hearted approach to healing.

Key Takeaways:

• Psychedelic therapy can be life-changing for those navigating mental health challenges.
• Trauma often lies at the root of emotional suffering.
• Ketamine offers rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression and suicidality.
• Somatic experiencing and yoga are powerful tools for reconnecting with the body.
• Psychedelics must be held in safe, intentional containers with skilled support.
• Education and integration are essential for sustainable healing.
• Legalization is unfolding across the U.S., with growing public interest.
• Healing is nonlinear and deeply personal—it requires active participation.
• Psychedelics can help access and process buried trauma.
• Even in the darkest moments, hope and healing are possible.

https://psychedelic.support/ - A great resource to find therapists trained in psychedelic integration and to sign up for clinical trials in your area.

Connect with Keith Kurlander

Email: Keith@PsychiatryInstitute.com Websites:

• PsychiatryInstitute.com
• PsychiatryCenters.com
• KeithKurlander.com

Phone: 303-358-6259 LinkedIn:

• Keith Kurlander (Higher Practice)
• Integrative Psychiatry Institute

Facebook: Integrative Psychiatry Institute YouTube: Integrative Psychiatry Institute

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In this episode, we explore the healing power of ecstatic dance—from releasing trauma and anxiety to reconnecting with your inner child and finding community in sober spaces. Backed by research (including a UCLA study showing 98% mood improvement), ecstatic dance is shown to be more effective than SSRIs for depression and anxiety.

We discuss: How movement helps release stuck emotions The impact of dancing in sober, safe environments Ancestral roots of dance and its role in healing Ocean immersion, inner child play, and natural highs The ripple effect of letting go and inspiring others

Whether you're curious about somatic healing, sober dance spaces, or simply want to feel more embodied—this episode invites you to move, feel, and reconnect.

Petey Anthony and Rachel Trinity with Ecstatic Dance OC

instagrams: @EcstaticDance_OC

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In this heartfelt episode of Catalyst for Healing, Maria Lloyd sits down with Dr. Justin Yanuck to explore the profound identity shifts that come with fatherhood and the evolving role of psychedelics in mental health care. Through the lens of parenting and attachment theory, they unpack the emotional terrain of raising children while navigating personal transformation.

Justin shares how becoming a father reshaped his priorities, deepened his empathy, and challenged his understanding of self. The conversation touches on parenting styles, child development milestones, and the importance of trusting one's instincts in building secure attachment. Together, they reflect on the complexities of psychedelic integration—especially the challenges of finding trained therapists and the implications of treatments like Spravato.

This episode is a raw, real look at how fatherhood and psychedelic therapy intersect, offering insights into holistic healing, identity evolution, and the future of mental health.

Key Takeaways

• Fatherhood can catalyze deep identity transformation
• Parenting invites both joy and emotional complexity
• Trusting instincts fosters secure attachment
• Child development awareness enhances relational attunement
• Psychedelic therapy is rapidly evolving but access remains limited
• Spravato and ketamine treatments require thoughtful integration
• Holistic approaches are essential in modern mental health care
• Psychedelics may deepen empathy and connection
• Parenting styles are diverse and deserve respect
• The future of psychedelic therapy is promising—and nuanced

You can Reach Justice here

https://renewketamineinfusion.com/

#CatalystForHealing #FatherhoodJourney #ParentingWithPurpose #AttachmentTheory #IdentityTransformation #PsychedelicTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #KetamineTherapy #Spravato #PsychedelicIntegration #ConsciousParenting #ChildDevelopment #ParentingStyles #HolisticHealing #EvolvingFatherhood #ModernParenting #HealingJourney #MindfulParenting #ParentingAndHealing #FutureOfMentalHealth

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In this heartfelt and illuminating dialogue, Maria Lloyd and Michelle Fehlman delve into the layered terrain of dating, relational healing, and the pursuit of extraordinary love. Michelle weaves together personal stories and therapeutic wisdom, highlighting how self-worth and authenticity shape the foundation of meaningful connection.

Michelle Fehlman, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, relationship expert, and the founder of Coastal Sage Wellness in Laguna Hills, California. Michelle is also the creator of Experiential Processing and Integration, a therapeutic approach born from her own healing journey and decades of working with clients. She’s passionate about helping people move through old patterns, heal in connection, and open to extraordinary love and possibility. Michelle brings both professional expertise and lived wisdom, weaving together therapy, community, and transformational practices.

Together, they explore how early attachment patterns echo into adult relationships, the power of defining non-negotiables, and the delicate dance between vulnerability and self-protection. This conversation invites listeners to reclaim their worth, honor their emotional truth, and believe in the possibility of love that feels safe, expansive, and deeply resonant.

Takeaways

• Love begins with radical self-awareness.
• Experiential processing helps integrate relational wounds.
• Childhood attachment patterns shape adult intimacy.
• Non-negotiables are acts of self-respect in dating.
• Self-worth magnetizes emotionally available partners.
• Authenticity deepens relational resonance.
• Chemistry can emerge from emotional safety.
• Vulnerability builds trust and intimacy.
• Visioning love helps clarify what’s truly desired.
• Extraordinary love is not rare—it’s a birthright.

You can Reach Michelle from here,

IG:

Coastalsagewellness_oc

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Facebook:

Coastal Sage wellness

#datingdiscernment #self-worth #emotionalavailability #extraordinarylove #trauma-informedtherapy, #authenticity #connection #RelationshipHealing #DatingWithIntention #ExtraordinaryLove

#AuthenticConnection #ConsciousRelationships #EmotionalHealing #SelfWorthJourney

#TraumaInformedTherapy

#PersonalGrowthPath

#RelationalWisdom

#AttachmentHealing

#VulnerabilityAndStrength

#LoveWithBoundaries

#HealingInLove

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In this soul-stirring conversation, Amanda Fuchs opens up about her journey through addiction, early mental health struggles, and the long road to recovery. With 14 years of sobriety and a thriving career in mental health, Amanda shares how yoga, Reiki, and outdoor adventures became lifelines—guiding her back to herself. Amanda shares about the history of Reiki and how it can be beneficial to holistic healing.

We explore the complexities of early medication, the coping mechanisms that masked deeper wounds, and the profound peace Amanda found through embodied practices. Her story is a testament to the power of holistic healing, trauma-informed care, and the courage to keep trying—even when the path feels nonlinear.

This episode is a gentle invitation to anyone navigating recovery, seeking connection, or longing to explore modalities that honor both the nervous system and the soul.

Key Takeaways

• Amanda has been sober for 14 years and now works in mental health advocacy and addiction recovery.
• Her struggles began in childhood, where early prescriptions and emotional overwhelm led to self-medication.
• Yoga offered her a sense of peace she had never known—an anchor in the storm.
• Reiki helped her access buried emotions and begin the process of trauma integration.
• Holistic healing isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity for sustainable recovery.
• Connection, curiosity, and compassion are vital companions on the healing path.
• Recovery is not one-size-fits-all; different modalities offer unique portals to transformation.
• Healing requires experimentation, patience, and a willingness to meet yourself anew.

Visit this link!

HPmentalhealth.com

#ReikiRecovery

#HealingAddiction

#TraumaInformedHealing

#HolisticRecovery

#EnergyHealingJourney

#ReikiForMentalHealth

#RecoveryIsPossible

#HealingThroughMovement

#SomaticHealing

#YogaForHealing

#MindBodySpirit

#IntegrativeWellness #ConsciousHealing

#HolisticMentalHealth

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Let’s blend searchability with soul:

• holistic wellness
• mood regulation
• red light therapy benefits
• cryotherapy for mental health
• cold plunge recovery
• sauna detox
• hyperbaric oxygen healing
• trauma-informed self-care
• nervous system support

In this illuminating conversation, Toni Ananag invites us into her personal journey of reclaiming wellness—one boundary, one breath, one plunge at a time. Together, we explore a spectrum of innovative therapies including red light therapy, cryotherapy, cold plunges, infrared saunas, and hyperbaric oxygen treatments. Toni shares not only the science behind these modalities, but the lived experience of integrating them into a healing lifestyle. This episode is a gentle call to honor your energy, protect your peace, and embrace self-care as a radical act of resilience.

Takeaways

• Wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline for mood, energy, and emotional regulation.
• Red light therapy supports cellular repair, inflammation reduction, and radiant skin.
• Cryotherapy and cold plunges provide a powerful reset for mood, recovery, and nervous system balance.
• Saunas invite detoxification, relaxation, and deep inner clarity.
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy accelerates healing and supports brain health.
• Alternative therapies are shifting the wellness paradigm toward integration and choice.
• Consistency is key—healing is nonlinear, but devotion yields transformation.

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You can reach Toni Aninag here

Her Instagram info:

@better_together_with_toni

#CollectiveHealing #WellnessJourney #RadicalSelfCare #MindBodyHealing #AlternativeTherapies

#RedLightTherapy #ColdPlunge #Cryotherapy #InfraredSauna #HyperbaricOxygenTherapy

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In this soul-nourishing conversation, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Sharon Chan joins Maria Lloyd, LMFT to

explore the rich inner world of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Together, they unpack the science, spirit, and cultural nuance behind sensitivity—challenging the pathologizing lens often placed on those who feel deeply. Sharon offers insight into how cultural upbringing shapes our relationship to sensitivity, and how HSPs can reclaim their gifts in a world that often misunderstands them.

The dialogue gently distinguishes HSPs from empaths and those on the autism spectrum, while offering grounded strategies for navigating overstimulation, emotional intensity, and relational overwhelm. At its heart, this episode is a call to self-acceptance, attunement, and honoring the sacred sensitivity that allows HSPs to connect, create, and heal in profound ways.

Key Takeaways

• Sensitivity is a trait, not a flaw—it’s wired into the nervous system.
• Cultural narratives can shape how sensitivity is expressed or suppressed.
• HSPs often experience heightened empathy, intuition, and emotional depth.
• Overstimulation is real—nervous system regulation is essential.
• Attuned caregiving and relational safety help HSPs flourish.
• Differentiating HSPs from empaths and autism supports clearer self-understanding.
• Without support, HSPs may be more vulnerable to anxiety and depression.
• Self-care isn’t optional—it’s a lifeline for sensitive souls.
• Creating environments of safety and resonance can transform outcomes.
• Education and open dialogue foster deeper relational harmony.

Sound Bites

• “There’s nothing wrong with them.”
• “It’s okay to be me.”
• “You are a gift to this world.”
• “Sensitivity is not weakness—it’s wisdom in motion.”
• “When we honor our nervous system, we reclaim our power.”
• Visit these links:
• https://hsperson.com/books/- Elaine Aron's books and resources
• https://drjudithorloff.com/- information on empaths
• https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/
• https://www.amazon.com/Sensitive-Untold-Story-Will-Harper/dp/B0BX49K5GR

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