Trauma Is Real (Sarah Buffie)
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| 20 May 2024 | Trauma Is Real Trailer | 00:01:15 | |
Introducing Trauma Is Real, a podcast dedicated to exploring host Sarah Buffie’s 5 Core Convictions of trauma-responsive care. This show aims to deepen understanding of how trauma impacts the brain, body, and behavioral patterns, and how knowledge of the 5 Core Convictions can be integrated into daily interactions. Tune in beginning July 2nd! | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Ep 01. Together We Can Heal | 00:21:49 | |
Welcome to Trauma Is Real! In this premier episode, host Sarah Buffie shares the origin story of her 5 Core Convictions of trauma-responsive care (11:45), and what exactly led her to create Soul Bird Consulting. Sarah also provides a sneak peek at what’s to come this season and breaks down what the 5 Core Convictions are (16:26) and why You will care about them. Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Ep 02. Trauma Is Stored In The Body | 00:38:36 | |
Welcome back! Dive into Core Conviction #1 of trauma-responsive care with your host, Sarah Buffie. Mentioned in this episode: Ace Study- (11:13) Nadine Burke Harris, M.D- (14:09) Dr. Nadine Burke Harris’ Ted Talk Also noted in this episode: Peter A. Levine, Ph.D Pat Ogden, PhD David A. Treleaven, PhD Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | Ep 03. Regulation Is A Practice | 00:41:51 | |
Welcome back folks! This week Sarah is talking you through Core Conviction #2- Regulation is a Practice. Sarah opens the episode by going over a few terms to know (7:08) then she answers listener submitted questions (16:20). Mentioned in this episode: Stephen Terrell - (13:48) 'Nurturing Resilience': Bruce Perry PhD - (14:27) Breathing techniques - (21:09) Mindful meditation techniques – (25:35) Grounding techniques – (28:27) Physical regulation activities – (31:13) Cognitive behavioral therapies – (33:18) Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | Ep 04. Perceived Threat And Real Threat Feel The Same In The Body | 00:47:21 | |
Welcome back! This week Sarah unpacks Core Conviction #3 of trauma-responsive care. She also highlights a few Things to do and Ways to be if you are truly convicted that perceived threat and real threat feel the same in the body (37:16). We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! If you have a question about something you heard on the show, email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory (04:36) Romanian Study (12:27) Dr. Dan Siegel (19:04) Also mentioned: Deb Dana (37:39) Kate Skurat’s “7 (Positive) Psychological Effects of Watching Horror Movies” Marnie Vinall’s “Can Horror Movies Negatively Impact Your Mental Health?” | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | Ep 05. Trauma Symptoms Are Survival Strategies | 00:56:40 | |
“What if instead of seeing trauma symptoms as mere dysfunctions, or abnormalities, we view them as ingenious survival strategies?” Welcome back to the show! On this episode, Sarah unpacks Core Conviction #4 of trauma-responsive care by going over familiar trauma symptoms and discussing what could be happening to elicit that response. She also highlights a few Things to do and Ways to be if you are truly convicted that Trauma symptoms are survival strategies. (44:22) We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! If you have a question about something you heard on the show, email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting Mentioned in this episode: The Fear Cascade / Mobilizing Survival Strategies (21:30) Immobilizing Survival Strategies (41:23) Also mentioned: Things to do and Ways to be (44:22) | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | Ep 06. Healing Happens In Relationship (with Anna Gagliuffi) | 01:20:25 | |
“I’m shifting from… and I’m shifting towards…” We’ve got such a great episode lined up for you all this week, Listeners! On today’s episode, Sarah unpacks her 5th Core Conviction of trauma-responsive care with Special Guest and her new bride, Anna Gagliuffi! Anna works as a Purpose Coach, Graphic Designer and hosts her own podcast, Life is a Remembering Game. Sarah and Anna discuss the 5th Core Conviction and how their relationship has helped them heal from past trauma. Mentioned in this episode: Attachment Theory - John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth (17:04) The 3 M’s of Al-anon - Mothering, Martyring, and Manipulating (41:00) Carl Jung and Shadow Work Things to do and Ways to be: (1:08:36) We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting | |||
| 06 Aug 2024 | Ep 07. In Conversation with Bryan Post | 00:52:54 | |
“Choice is a byproduct of a brainwave state.” Welcome back to another great episode! On this week’s episode, Sarah sits down with Bryan Post to talk about his work as one of America's foremost experts in trauma, adoption, and behavior and how it relates to her 4th Core Conviction of trauma-responsive care: Trauma symptoms are survival strategies. Bryan and Sarah discuss the role of the amygdala in behavioral patterns, the importance of shifting from punishment to compassion and the single greatest tip Bryan has for parents and caregivers of all kinds. Ever wonder what’s the spiritual meaning of a Hawk? We did too. The spiritual meanings of a Hawk can vary depending on the situation but generally, Hawks represent changes, clarity, pursuing your goals and dreams, protection, and honoring your inner wisdom. We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! If you have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Mentioned this episode: Joseph Ledoux Daniel Goleman Dr. Bruce Perry Bryan’s Books: Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control The LEAF Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | Ep 08. In Conversation with Breanna Lynch & Kristen Brokamp | 00:59:46 | |
“We don’t need to know every piece, we just need to be taking in the information” Welcome back to another great episode! On this week’s episode, Sarah sits down with Occupational Therapists and owners of Holding Space Collaborative, Breanna Lynch and Kristen Brokamp! Sarah, Breanna and Kristen all discuss the role Occupational Therapists play in trauma-responsive care and how important it is to “keep wondering” in order to be better allies to their patients. They wrap up the conversation by sharing their Things to do and Ways to be if you are truly convicted that Regulation is a Practice (49:41). Mentioned in this episode: Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory Sensory integration / Sensory strategies How your sense of smell impacts your memory and sense of safety Contact Holding Space Collaborative: Website: www.holdingspacecollab.com Email: hello@holdingspacecollab.com Instagram: @holdingspaceot We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | Ep 09. In Conversation with Deb Dana | 00:53:22 | |
“Remembering is almost as effective as doing… when you remember you bring back what your nervous system has experienced.” Well listeners, this week’s episode can only be described as a Dream Come True. This week Sarah chats with one of the G.O.A.Ts of trauma-responsive care, Deb Dana! Deb Dana is a clinician, consultant, author, speaker, and founding member of The Polyvagal Institute. Sarah and Deb’s conversation centered around Sarah’s 2nd Core Conviction of trauma-responsive care: Regulation is a practice and what a day in the life of a Direct Service Provider can look like through the lens of the 2nd Core Conviction (21:02). Deb also provides insight into why remembering is so powerful (13:50) and what the trouble with visualization is (14:52). They wrap up their conversation with Deb sharing a few things to do and ways to be from the perspective of a DSP (46:20). Mentioned in this episode: Polyvagal Theory: Coregulation, Neuroception, Hierarchy (07:28 ) The 3 essential elements for the Nervous System: Context, Choice and Connection (19:10) A practice of Noticing and Naming 2 min regulation practices that DSPs can do to regulate their own nervous systems (23:41) Tempo matching and Tempo mismatching (32:12) - Contact Deb Dana at: Rhythm of Regulation We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Ep 10. Dear Sarah... | 00:44:42 | |
Welcome back! This week’s episode is brought to you by YOU! Sarah is joined by podcast producer Asatta, for a round of listener-submitted questions about trauma-responsive care. Then stick around because Sarah makes a special podcast related announcement. Thank you all for your listenership and engagement! We got so many questions, we will definitely do another episode like this again. Still have questions? Didn’t hear your question asked? Submit one to: TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.info Mentioned in the episode: Feelings Inventory- The Center for Non Violent Communication Follow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | Ep 11. In Conversation with Annie Brook | 00:54:56 | |
Robert Jordan says, "the oak tree stiffened with the wind and broke, but the willow tree bent when it needed and survived." In the first episode of season 2, we're talking to the incredible Annie Brook! Annie Brook, Ph.D, LPC, MSME (ISMETA), Body-Mind Centering teacher, is a therapist in high regard in the Somatic community. Her unique experiential approach gets lasting results. In 2001, Annie founded the Brook Institute for Somatic Studies and Psychotherapy where she trains therapists as well as offers classes that blend psychotherapy, sensory-motor neuroscience/cognition, play therapy, early bonding attachment, Body-Mind Centering, cranial sacral, touch/movement education, and perinatal therapy to offer lasting results. Mentioned in this episode: Prenatal time & Annie's book Birth's Hidden Legacy: Vol. 1 (38:50) Resources for caregivers (51:37)
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| 18 Mar 2025 | Ep 12. In Conversation with Stephen Terrell | ||
Terrell is a leading expert in the field of Developmental Trauma and Adoption and is recognized around the world for his work in Developmental Trauma and Healing. He understands Developmental Trauma from the inside out and the outside in. Terrell has performed more than 35,000 individual Transforming Touch® sessions and taught thousands of students from around the world his Regulation Focused Modality, Transforming Touch.
Mentioned in this episode:
Somatic Touch (9:00)
Understanding developmental trauma (14:20)
Self-regulation vs. co-regulation (20:45)
Transforming touch — a path to resilience (28:51)
Accountability in healing (37:30) | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | Ep 13. In Conversation with Nkem Ndefo | ||
Nkem Ndefo, MSN, CNM, RN, is the founder of Lumos Transforms and creator of The Resilience Toolkit. She is a skilled practitioner, dynamic speaker, and valued strategist. She is known for her unique ability to connect with people of all types by holding powerful healing spaces, weaving complex concepts into accessible narratives, and creating synergistic and collaborative learning communities that nourish people’s innate capacity for healing, wellness, and connection. Mentioned in this episode: Understanding safety in trauma contexts (9:00) Importance of self-awareness in regulation (23:00) Personal practices for nourishment and freedom (31:24) Resilience Toolkit (31:30) | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | Ep 14. In Conversation with Octavia Raheem | ||
Octavia Raheem is an award-winning author, rest coach, restorative yoga nidra, meditation teacher, and speaker. You can learn more about her work here. Practice of Pausing & Resting (5:47) Curiosity vs. Judgement in Self-Reflection (17:25) Importance of Rest and Joy (34:00) Interrupting the Cycle of Burnout (41:00) | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | Ep 15. In Conversation with Kelsie Olds | 00:59:04 | |
Kelsie is an occupational therapist and author working both on- and offline to share knowledge widely about the ways that children grow, develop, and learn. Importance of Sensory Processing (9:52) Play as a Neural Exercise (13:45) | |||