The Trauma Therapist

Guy Crawford Macpherson

The Trauma Therapist | Podcast is a podcast about the human spirit. Join Guy Macpherson, PhD at traumatherapistproject.com as he interviews thought-leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction and yoga and we learn about the journeys of...

  • 31 minutes 13 seconds
    Giving Meaning to Crisis with Dr. Howard Woodruff
    Dr. Howard T. Woodruff is a Christian leader, life coach, crisis expert and the founder of Reclaimed Living who transforms grief into growth and pain into purpose.

    With deep experience in disaster response, theological reflection, and emotional healing, he stands as a trusted guide for individuals and organizations seeking lasting change through faith, courage, and practical wisdom.

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    10 April 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 55 seconds
    Helping Teens Develop Resilience with Emily Waitt
    Emily Waitt, MA, LMFT is the founder and Clinical Director of Kincove Adolescent Therapy and Wellness, a Los Angeles-based center dedicated to helping teens and young adults develop resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being. 

    Emily’s journey into therapy began with her own early experiences in therapy, which inspired her to make support more accessible and effective for young people and their families.

    Emily’s integrative approach blends evidence-based practices with deep developmental insight to help youth navigate anxiety, identity, relationships, and life transitions. Her work prioritizes compassionate, neurobiologically-informed care tailored to each individual’s needs. 

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    8 April 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 35 seconds
    I Shut Up And Listened with Ryan T. Reicher
    I Shut Up And Listened with Ryan T. Reichert is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, author, speaker, podcaster, and servant leader whose life spans more than four decades of leadership, struggle, and transformation. 

    After 23 years of military service including airborne, ranger, and multiple combat deployments, Ryan transitioned into the Fortune 500 world, gaining firsthand experience in corporate leadership and strategy. Central to his story, though, is his recovery from alcoholism and addiction, a journey that led him back to faith, clarified his purpose, and reshaped how he serves others.

    Today, Ryan speaks openly about resilience, redemption, and what it means to rebuild a meaningful life after collapse.

    God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life

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    6 April 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 13 seconds
    My Pain Is My Identity with Lawyer Johnson
    Lawyer is the author of My Pain Is My Identity, a raw and redemptive memoir tracing his journey from childhood sexual abuse and incarceration to healing, forgiveness, and service. 

    Abused at age seven by a family acquaintance in upstate New York, he spent years battling anger, addiction, and violence—until finding faith, mentorship, and emotional truth while serving time in North Carolina prisons. Now based in Arizona, he runs two businesses—Creative Home Designs LLC and Creative Electrical & Plumbing—and speaks to young men about trauma, accountability, and transformation. His story gives voice to men who’ve long suffered in silence and reminds us that healing is always possible.

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    3 April 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 11 seconds
    The Guest Host Series Christina P. Kantzavelos, LCSW interviews Robert Bransfield
    Dr. Robert Bransfield is a board-certified psychiatrist and Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and has held leadership roles including Past President of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). 
     
    With over 30 years of clinical experience, his work has focused on patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions, many of whom were later found to have underlying infectious contributors. 
     
    Dr. Bransfield has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications examining the relationship between Lyme disease, immune dysfunction, and psychiatric symptoms, contributing significantly to the field of neuropsychiatric Lyme disease.

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    2 April 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 47 seconds
    Fear, Shame and Embarrassment with Matt von Boecklin
    Matt von Boecklin is the founder of Quit Kit, a science-backed recovery tool created from his own lived experience with alcohol addiction.

    After years of struggling with kratom abuse—intensified by frequent relocations and the mental toll that came with them—Matt began looking for practical, physiological support for the earliest and hardest phase of quitting. Drawing on his background in chemical engineering, he developed Quit Kit, a three-week supply of targeted nutrients designed to ease withdrawal symptoms and support dopamine regulation. 

    Today, Matt speaks openly about addiction, recovery, and resilience, emphasizing the role of biology, community, and honest support in helping people quit—and reminding others that they don’t have to go through it alone.

    They are three sisters born into a large family of ten children in the late 1950s and early 1960s, raised in a disadvantaged area of Dublin. 

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    1 April 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 53 seconds
    It Will Be Worth It with Ed Chen
    Ed is a BCACC registered, CCPA certified clinical counsellor, and BCACC Approved Clinical Supervisor. and the lead trainer at the DBT Centre of Greater Vancouver, and a senior clinician at the DBT Clinic of Greater Vancouver.

    Ed has extensive experience in delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy to high-risk adults, youths and families experiencing concerns such as suicidality, self-harm, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions. Ed also has considerable background in DBT program development in government agencies, community services, and schools. Ed’s DBT Program for Young Parents in Schools was recently nominated for a Premier’s Award for innovation.

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    30 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 33 seconds
    The Language of intergenerational trauma with Mark Wolynn
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    27 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 37 seconds
    Changing Our Healing Paradigm with Kayse Gehret
    Kayse Gehret brings nearly three decades of experience in the healing arts, having founded the wellness center Soulstice Mind + Body Spa before shifting toward global mentorship and transformational wellness.

    As a Reiki Master, certified yoga instructor, and author of Body/Work: Careers in Massage Therapy, she’s helped countless clients — from corporate leaders to professional athletes — heal and reconnect to their bodies and inner wisdom.

    Through her platform and community, she guides healing-artists, coaches, and therapists to build conscious, sustainable practices rooted in somatics, spiritual insight, and intention.

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    25 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 52 seconds
    I Made A Phone Call with Kerisma Vere
    Kerisma Vere is a wellness coach, author, and creator of The Light SWitch Myth: Contemporary Approaches To Creating Lasting Change. Her work centers on helping individuals become more attuned to their own needs, emotions, and inner narratives while cultivating self-compassion and realistic pathways for growth.

    Through a blend of lived experience, trauma-informed insight, and practical coaching tools, Kerisma supports people in rebuilding self-trust and fostering change that honors both their humanity and their healing process. Contemporary approaches to creating lasting change

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    23 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 59 seconds
    Gambling Recovery with Daniel Bullen of Incumental
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    20 March 2026, 1:00 pm
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