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In this episode, Manda and Ali talk about experiential therapy, that is Experi-ENTIAL, not EXPERIMENTAL (no lobotomies here). We know now that our systems are most keen to learn, change, and grow when engaging tangibly with our feelings through attention and action in the here and now.

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In this episode, Manda and Ali discuss the Ladder of Safety, a common concept in trauma therapy. The ladder is all about how we respond physiologically to distress and how to return to a place of "safety."

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In this episode, Manda and Ali explore the "dumb phone" or, more specifically, the "very smart but often misunderstood phone," the CAT S22 Flip Phone, which Ali has been using for almost a year now. We talk about the phone itself but also how technology, in general, has captured our attention away from ourselves and our worlds. Let's talk about pursuing healing within the modern era of social media capitalism.

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In this episode, Manda and Ali dive into the world of parts-work. Manda breaks down Internal Family Systems (IFS), not just as a therapeutic approach but as a powerful framework for understanding and navigating everyday life.

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Manda and Ali talk with researchers and experiential counselors Jackie and Clara about therapy on wheels, or near wheels, or with wheel-like metaphors.

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Part 2 of 2: We continue our conversation with Katie, founder of the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute, as she guides us through designing our own unique and meaningful ceremonies.

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Part 1 of 2! We talk with Katie Asmus, founder of the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute, about trauma-informed care in adventure therapy and the healing power of choice.

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We talk with Lindy English, a trauma-informed artist and storyteller, about how to get creative about psychoeducation and engage with healing in daily life in ways that feel authentic, honest, and connected.