If the last episode activated your nervous system or you need a few moments to center yourself, please enjoy this short Guided Meditation by Karen Baker.

We can't wait to share more of the conversations we have lined up as we delve into the world of mental health together.

We'd also love to hear from you! What mental health and therapy topics are you interested in learning more about? You can email us at bridginggenerationspodcast@gmail.com or reach out through our website www.bridginggenerationspodcast.com.

This podcast is not a substitute for therapy. Nor is The Bridging Generations Podcast a crisis center. If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, please call 1-800-662-HELP.

As always, continue leading with curiosity.

You can learn more about Wayne Baker, LPC at www.waynebakerlpc.com and you can learn more about Karen Baker, a Graduate Counseling Student, at www.karenfaithbaker.com. Thanks for listening!

In part one of this series on trauma we will be discussing what trauma is and the different kinds of trauma people experience. Our hope for this episode is to give listeners more context and psychoeducation on trauma.

We'd also love to hear from you! What mental health and therapy topics are you interested in learning more about? You can email us at bridginggenerationspodcast@gmail.com or reach out through our website www.bridginggenerationspodcast.com.

As always, continue leading with curiosity.
Episode Sources and Other Resources
"In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts" by Gabor Maté
"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk
"Tribe: Homecoming and Belonging" by Sebastian Junger
"Wisdom of Trauma" Film 2021
"Psychoeducational Aids for Working with Psychological Trauma" by Janina Fisher (For Clinicians)
"Transcending Trauma" by Frank Anderson (For Clinicians)

Content Warning: In this episode, we discuss high-level concepts around different kinds of trauma starting at 40:00. While we do not go into detail, some listeners might find it upsetting.

This podcast is not a substitute for therapy. Nor is The Bridging Generations Podcast a crisis center. If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, please call 1-800-662-HELP.

You can learn more about Wayne Baker, LPC at www.waynebakerlpc.com and you can learn more about Karen Baker, a Graduate Counseling Student, at www.karenfaithbaker.com. Thanks for listening!

In this captivating episode of Bridging Generations: Exploring Mental Health Together, join your hosts Wayne Baker, LPC, and Karen Baker, Graduate Counseling Student, as they delve into the intricate landscape of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Throughout the episode, Wayne and Karen illuminate the transformative power of recognizing and engaging with these internal dynamics.

Whether you're new to the concept of Internal Family Systems or seeking deeper understanding, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools for navigating the complexities of the human psyche. Tune in as Wayne and Karen embark on a journey of self-discovery, inviting listeners to explore the richness of their own inner landscapes.

2:33-2:58 AntiAnxiety Meds
6:20-7:13 What is Self?
8:25-8:58 Healing Agent
9:05-10:05 Cup of God/Language is Clunky (Or Cup of Buddha)
13:23 - 14:09 Brain Structures, Mind v Brain
14:45 - 15:39 What is self, Evolutionary Self
15:50 - 16:07 Complexity of human experience
17:47 - 18:08 Self is Calm but all scared little ones manage
18:09-18:40 Managers and Firefighters Protectors, Proactive and Reactive
22:45 - 22:26 Internal Attachment Work

You can learn more about Wayne Baker, LPC at www.waynebakerlpc.com and you can learn more about Karen Baker, a Graduate Counseling Student, at www.karenfaithbaker.com. Thanks for listening!