Alyssa Scolari

Trauma therapist, speaker, writer. Host of Light After Trauma podcast

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This week's episode is by no means a denunciation of God or religion. Rather, Brian, who is both a survivor of abuse in the church and a follower of Jesus Christ, sits down with Alyssa to discuss some of the dangerous ways in which religion can be manipulated by humans.

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Surely I can't be the only one who gets confused by the chakra system? When even IS a chakra? Thankfully, this week Dr. Alison J. Kay gives us allllllll the details of the chakra system and how this Eastern philosophy can be used to help with healing from trauma.

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https://t.co/KWMmL5gweI "What I really want to talk about today are the human versions of chameleons – those whose thoughts, beliefs, and opinions can change depending on their environment."

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Surprise episode! As we kick off MDW, fears of wearing tank tops, shorts, and bathing suits this summer are starting to creep in. Tune into this episode for some body positive inspiration! Let this summer be one where you embrace the body you live in - at any shape and size!

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I always love a good chat about the brain, especially with my friend, colleague, and neurofeedback (NFB) clinician, Leanne Hershkowitz, LPC. Tune in for a discussion on the limits of modern psychotherapy and the ways in which NFB may help to fill the gap. @theneurofeedbackgal

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The title of this one speaks for itself! 😁 It was such an honor to chat with Monica Rodgers about living in the comfort zone. Episode 42 is live now! 🤗

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A hard pill to swallow sometimes: The trauma was never your fault but the healing is your responsibility. #ptsd #cptsd #recovery #Trauma #healingisthenewhigh

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This week I discuss my battle with an autoimmune disease as well as the ways in which functional medicine has helped me. Tune in to hear Dr. Kylie speak about how functional medicine can help treat autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, sleep difficulties, and so much more!

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Episode 40 gives me goosebumps! It was an honor to chat with Jeanne about the power of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Tune in to hear Jeanne discuss the incredibles ways in which horses have helped her heal and have even saved her life.

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OCD is a widely misrepresented mental health disorder. Gina Abbondante, LCSW, shares about her own battle with OCD. Gina explains the various types of OCD, the ways in which the disorder can be traumatizing, and expectations people can have as they begin their recovery journey.

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I love this episode! Tune in for an invigorating conversation with Petia Kolibova about her journey from an eating disorder and wanting to end her life to becoming a successful and confident women's transformation coach. She really is the epitome of *good vibes* 😎 😍

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Therapist and host of the Mindful Recovery podcast, Robert Cox, shares his grieving process after the loss of his son, Tristn Jevon, to an overdose in February of this year. Please visit https://t.co/7nEjesU8Zj to support the Tristn Jevon Recovery Foundation in his honor.

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AHH! Thank you Feedspot for naming the LAT podcast in the top 30 trauma podcasts you must follow in 2021! Check the listing out here: https://t.co/CozbzZFhhN I'm ECSTATIC!!! And be sure to check out the new website, https://t.co/JHM4Uu9kIn 😆

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@KarenKilgariff your #mfm story this week had me ugly crying on my drive home from work yesterday. Thank you so much for spreading awareness, you’re changing the world 🌎#TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransWomenareWomen

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I'm stepping away from interviews this week for a solo episode in which I share some exciting announcements about the podcast! Check out our BRAND NEW WEBSITE!!! https://t.co/JHM4Uu9kIn #lightaftertrauma #jointhemovement #ptsdrecovery #traumainformed

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This week, I sat down with friend and colleague, Jennifer Bristol, LCSW, to discuss the mind-body connection and the idea that addressing our emotions can help to pacify chronic pain. https://t.co/2hAUCljIFu

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Dr. Nazanin Moali is a psychologist, sex and relationship expert, and the host of the "Sexology" podcast. Dr. Moali and Alyssa discuss the impact that sexual trauma can have on us as well as the hope that comes with reclaiming our sexuality and discovering pleasure again.

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It's often not until after they're gone that we realize they were poison. https://t.co/NF5NvuVDDz

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Rob Strock, author of Awareness That Heals, comes in this week's episode to talk about the moment that turned his entire world upside down and the ways in which we all can learn to be with our pain and suffering instead of running from it.

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This episode is golden 💫 all thanks to the wonderful Melissa Parks! Melissa joins us on the pod this week to talk all things EMDR. She does an amazing job discussing how EMDR works as a form of mental health treatment and why she is so passionate about it!