In this moving episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June speaks with author Larry Bograd about his profound journey of healing after his father’s suicide. Larry reflects on the long-term impact of childhood trauma, the process of piecing together fragmented memories, and how writing helped him reclaim compassion and clarity over the past 40 years.

Listeners will gain insight into emotional recovery, resilience, moving beyond victimhood, and the importance of support and connection. This episode offers hope, understanding, and real tools for anyone navigating grief or trauma.

Topics Covered:

• Healing after a parent’s suicide

• Childhood trauma & memory reconstruction

• The power of writing and creativity

• Moving beyond victimhood

• Why compassion is essential

• Navigating life after loss

00:49 — Understanding Trauma: Larry’s Father’s Suicide

09:43 — The Path to Healing: Larry’s Reflection

16:32 — Discovering the Truth: Insights About His Father

20:14 — Overcoming Victimhood: Larry’s Personal Growth

25:55 — Creative Outlets & Support for Healing

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In this powerful and deeply illuminating conversation, Elijah Nisenboim, founder of Effigy Breathwork, shares how breathwork can become a transformative gateway for healing trauma, reconnecting with purpose, and returning to the heart. He explains how trauma isn’t just something to overcome—it can become compost for growth, guiding us back toward wholeness and authenticity. Elijah breaks down the key differences between breathwork and psychedelics, the emotional and physical release that arises through breathwork, and why skilled guidance is essential in navigating this sacred process. This episode is a grounding, expansive reminder that healing is both a release and a return—to purpose, to presence, and to yourself.

🌿 Key Takeaways

✨ Disconnection from life purpose is often a signal guiding us back toward wholeness.

✨ Trauma can serve as fertile ground—compost—for profound personal growth.

✨ Breathwork is a conscious, empowering modality that helps individuals navigate their emotional landscapes.

✨ True healing integrates releasing trauma with actualizing one’s deeper purpose.

✨ The breath can unlock powerful emotional and physical sensations that lead to transformation.

✨ Guidance and personal responsibility are essential to navigating breathwork safely and effectively.

⏱️ Chapters

05:12 — Understanding Trauma and Life Purpose

10:12 — The Power of Breathwork in Healing

18:21 — Navigating Trauma and Breathwork

25:24 — Breathwork vs. Psychedelics: A Comparative Insight

30:16 — The Impact of Breathwork on Life Changes

35:19 — The Heart of Healing: A Personal Journey

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In this enlightening episode of Trauma Undone, Natasha sits down with counselor and child advocate Jenny Hornby for a powerful deep dive into the healing language of play. Jenny unpacks how play therapy helps children—and adults—process emotions that words alone cannot reach. She explores the connection between EMDR and movement, how parental trauma shapes a child's emotional world, and why creating safe spaces for expression is essential to long-term healing. Jenny also opens up about her own path into therapeutic work and why embracing vulnerability through play can transform families, relationships, and the inner child within us all.

✨ Key Takeaways

✨ Play opens the doorway to emotional vulnerability, connection, and healing.

✨ Adults need play too—it's essential for emotional wellness and nervous system regulation.

✨ Play therapy bypasses language barriers and helps access deeper emotional layers.

✨ Movement-based practices like EMDR integrate naturally with play to enhance healing.

✨ Parental trauma deeply impacts a child’s emotional development and worldview.

✨ Inner child work reveals hidden patterns and supports lifelong healing.

⏱️ Chapters

04:59 — Understanding EMDR and Its Connection to Play

How movement unlocks emotional processing and why EMDR works so well with children.

09:50 — Navigating Parental Trauma and Its Impact on Children

How our unhealed parts affect the way children experience safety, emotions, and relationships.

15:07 — The Power of Processing Emotions

Why emotional avoidance creates long-term challenges and how healthy processing changes everything.

20:01 — Inner Child Work and Its Relevance

How exploring your inner child helps decode patterns, triggers, and emotional scripts.

24:59 — Finding Balance in Adult Play and Coping Mechanisms

The difference between healthy play, numbing behaviors, and avoidance strategies.

29:58 — Jenny’s Journey Into Play Therapy

From early inspiration to creating safe, intentional spaces for children to heal.

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Healing from trauma begins with authenticity — and in this episode, trauma-informed coach Denise G. Lee reveals the powerful truths behind emotional recovery, addiction healing, and breaking lifelong patterns. Host Natasha sits down with Denise for a raw and transformative conversation on understanding life scripts, navigating grief, reclaiming self-agency, and learning to integrate past experiences with present awareness.

If you’ve ever struggled with trauma, emotional overwhelm, or repeating patterns in relationships, this episode will empower you with clarity, compassion, and grounded steps toward healing.

✨ Authenticity is the foundation of emotional freedom

✨ Healing is a lifelong process, not a final destination

✨ Self-compassion accelerates recovery and growth

✨ The right support system changes the entire healing journey

✨ Life scripts influence how we think, behave, and connect

✨ Transformation begins when we reclaim personal agency

00:54 — Defining Authenticity

01:48 — The Journey of Healing

03:45 — Taking Responsibility for Choices

05:27 — Understanding Trauma and Its Impact

07:13 — Calming the Nervous System

09:04 — The Importance of Compassion

10:51 — Finding the Right Support

12:41 — The Role of Empathy in Healing

14:40 — Normalizing Dysfunctional Experiences

17:01 — Grieving the Past

19:12 — Transforming Pain into Power

20:02 — The Process of Self-Discovery

22:19 — Understanding Life Scripts

25:39 — Breaking Repetitive Patterns

27:36 — Integration of Healing

28:55 — The Complexity of Emotions

30:56 — Taking Action Towards Healing

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In this episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June welcomes Mike Martin, who opens up about his transformative journey from deep trauma and a suicide attempt to discovering healing through mindfulness and nature. Drawing from Stoic philosophy and the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Mike shares how meditation, self-compassion, and reconnecting with the natural world helped him rebuild confidence and inner peace. His story inspires listeners to integrate mindfulness into daily life and embrace growth with curiosity and presence.

🌱 Healing began after a traumatic event and a suicide attempt that shifted Mike’s life path

📜 Stoic philosophy, especially Marcus Aurelius, guided him toward resilience and perspective

🧘 Meditation became a tool for slowing thoughts, controlling breath, and staying present

🌿 Nature mirrors our inner struggles and serves as a catalyst for healing

💪 Outdoor challenges build confidence, self-trust, and strength

💖 Self-compassion is essential for releasing trauma and celebrating growth

⏱️ Episode Timeline

02:46 — The Journey from Trauma to Mindfulness

05:31 — Nature as a Mirror for Inner Healing

08:30 — The Power of Self-Compassion in Nature

11:15 — Tools for Personal Development and Reflection

14:13 — Connecting with the Energy of Different Lands

17:00 — Practical Steps to Reconnect with Nature

19:32 — Transformations and Celebrating Growth

22:34 — Guided Exercise for Mindfulness

25:32 — Conclusion and How to Connect with Mike

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In this powerful episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June sits down with trauma therapist and author Marcy Pusey to explore the deep wounds left by narcissistic abuse, emotional trauma, and loss. Marcy blends her personal journey with clinical expertise as she unpacks the hidden impact of family dynamics, the complexities of identity reconstruction, and the silent grief following emotional abuse.

She also opens up about the trauma of her mother-in-law’s homicide, how it affected her marriage, and the transformative role of storytelling in her healing. Together, they uncover what it means to move from survival mode into embodied healing and reclaiming personal power.

🧠 Lived experience and clinical insight must work hand-in-hand in trauma recovery

🔍 Recognizing narcissistic abuse is often a slow, disorienting process

👥 Family dynamics can reinforce unhealthy patterns and blind spots

🪞 Identity loss often follows the realization of long-term emotional abuse

📖 Storytelling is a deeply healing practice for both trauma survivors and therapists

🚫 Emotional abuse can leave deeper scars than physical abuse—and often goes unnoticed

01:14 – Blending personal experience with professional insight
04:12 – The slow process of recognizing emotional abuse
11:14 – Family dynamics and inherited trauma patterns
15:15 – The unraveling of identity after abuse
21:46 – How narcissistic abuse affects the nervous system
23:30 – Grandiosity, disconnection, and emotional survival
26:10 – Barriers to asking for help
26:56 – Grief, trauma, and navigating loss
31:13 – The emotional aftermath of homicide
34:00 – Why storytelling helps integrate trauma
40:12 – The link between emotional and physical health
43:04 – Advocacy, awareness, and creating change

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In this powerful episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June is joined by Jill McMahon—licensed counselor, speaker, and survivor of gun violence—for a deep and heartfelt conversation about healing from trauma. Jill shares her personal journey through grief, childhood wounds, and her work in suicide prevention. Together, they explore how storytelling, family dynamics, and self-responsibility play essential roles in recovery. With grounded wisdom and practical insights, Jill offers listeners tangible tools for reconnecting with joy, understanding the brain's role in trauma, and embracing the healing process—no matter where you are on the path.

🧭 Healing is about returning to your inner balance and rediscovering joy

🗣️ Sharing your story can unlock profound healing for yourself and others

👨‍👩‍👧 Family dynamics play a powerful role in shaping trauma responses

🧠 Understanding your brain is a game-changer in the recovery process

🌿 Nature and self-care can be more powerful than medication

🧍‍♀️ Healing is your responsibility—and it's never a linear path

02:13 – Jill’s personal journey through trauma and survival 06:02 – How storytelling supports emotional healing 09:56 – The impact of family dynamics on trauma recovery 14:01 – Taking ownership: personal responsibility in the healing process 17:58 – How childhood trauma shapes adult behaviors and relationships 22:08 – Jill’s path into suicide prevention and mental health advocacy 34:01 – Practical tools for trauma healing and nervous system support 39:56 – Self-care strategies for long-term mental and emotional wellness

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In this episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June sits down with sensory interior design expert Stephanie Jackson to explore how our environments affect healing — especially for those recovering from trauma or navigating neurodivergence. Learn how to transform your space into a powerful ally for your nervous system.

🧠 Our physical space can trigger or soothe the nervous system

🌿 The nervous system is intricately connected to our environment

⚡️ Trauma heightens sensitivity to sensory triggers

🏡 Creating a safe, supportive environment is essential for healing

🎨 Color powerfully influences emotions and energy levels

🗂 Clutter can evoke strong emotional responses and anxiety

02:50 — Stephanie’s journey into sensory design & healing
05:48 — How your environment triggers or soothes your nervous system
09:07 — Why trauma changes your perception of space
11:52 — Practical techniques for creating safe, healing environments
14:48 — The emotional impact of color in design
17:58 — Small space changes that support nervous system health
21:07 — Space healing as an ongoing process
24:08 — Collaborating to create trauma-informed spaces
27:02 — Finding supportive resources & community

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