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The Mending Trauma Podcast

Dr. Amy Hoyt & Leina Hoyt, MA

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Join certified trauma professional Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT at https://www.mendingtrauma.com as they teach you how to recover from trauma and cPTSD. Trauma shows up in our everyday reactions and sensations and recovering requires a multi-prong approach that considers the mind, body and spirit. Dr. Amy and Leina will teach you the most emerging research and skills to empower you to overcome your past traumas. They address nervous system health, somatic therapy, trau ...
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In a global-minded, profit-driven industry, it is often hard to separate the hype from reality. There is consumer technology, and then there is technology that affects consumers. In this series, host Leina entertains the intersection of humanity and technology based on a realist worldview. Instagram @Leinacast
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Looking for your new Biz Besties? Do you feel alone in your business journey as a female business owner? Are you struggling to juggle it all? Do you wish you had ACTUAL STRATEGIES to get out of overwhelm, increase your efficiency AND skyrocket your e-commerce sales? In this podcast your hosts and serial entrepreneurs Lisa Jones and Mel Haque interview founders and industry experts to unpack their journey to success and share actionable takeaways that YOU can implement to build a balanced lif ...
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In this episode of SHE-talks E-commerce, we’re thrilled to meet Dani, the founder of Merry People, which has taken the world by storm with its stylish yet functional gumboots. Dani opens up about some of the unique challenges she’s faced along the way, including how Merry People was one of the first to bring on-trend gumboots to the market—and how …
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In this episode, we focus on how suicide affects surviving family members. We highlight the incredibly difficult psychosomatic challenges faced by surviving family members. We also provide strategies for supporting family members, including seeking help, reflecting back without judgment, and accessing professional support and resources. Learn more …
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To coincide with Suicide Prevention Month this September, we decided to discuss the link between trauma and suicidal ideation. We go over how trauma is a risk factor and how the desire to end emotional pain is normal. We also talk about the difference between clean and dirty pain. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: http…
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In today’s episode of SHE-talks E-commerce we have a ripper of a chat with the incredible Renee Moore, founder of Cinch Skin. Renee’s story begins with an idea that many thought was impossible—a 5-in-1 beauty product. Faced with scepticism from manufacturers who couldn’t understand why she’d want to sell one product instead of five, Renee persevere…
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In this episode, we discuss the concept of using micro-steps for recovering from trauma. We cover topics such as how the brain resists changes, the importance of being curious and non-judgmental, and the significance of proper nutrition, hydration, and sleep in trauma recovery. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https:/…
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In today’s episode of SHE-talks E-commerce, we are thrilled to chat with Vanessa Gray Lyndon, founder and formulator of Vanessa Megan Skincare, a brand that has revolutionised the natural beauty industry. Vanessa’s journey from experimenting with skincare in her kitchen to running a globally recognised brand is a testament to passion, perseverance,…
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In this episode, we discuss the benefits of crying and how it helps with self-regulation. We explore the shame and vulnerability associated with crying and the importance of allowing ourselves to cry. We also discuss the role of crying in trauma healing and the release of trapped emotions. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Webs…
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In today’s episode of SHE-talks E-commerce we meet Katherine Ruiz, founder of People Haircare and a trailblazer in the hair care industry. From embracing her curls to launching a successful brand in Coles, Katherine’s journey is a testament to the power of self-belief, strategic partnerships, and staying true to your values. Whether you’re just sta…
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In this episode, we discuss the challenges of transitions, especially for individuals who have experienced trauma. We provide tips for regulating the nervous system during transitions, including breathing exercises and bilateral stimulation. We also emphasize the importance of co-regulation, particularly for parents supporting their children throug…
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We are thrilled to bring you an exciting episode today with Anna and Anika from Ringers Western. These inspiring SHE-compreneurs have taken their love for the country and turned it into a thriving western wear brand. Join us as we delve into their journey from the Kimberleys to creating a nationwide sensation. We chat: ✨ The Beginnings: Growing up …
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In this episode, we discuss mindfulness: what it is, best practices, and ultimately how it can help us overcome trauma. We break it down as simply as we can and provide specific example of how you can apply it to your life. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Faceb…
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Welcome back to SHE-Talks E-commerce! This week, Lisa Jones and co-host Mel chat with the fabulous Kasey, the brains behind Xali Organics. Imagine launching a brand and hitting eight figures in just two years! Kasey spills the tea on how she did just that, selling a product every three minutes. We dive into her journey of building Xali Organics fro…
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In this ENCORE episode, we go over the top questions that we receive from listeners and members that we have in the Whole Health Lab, about trauma and the effects of trauma. We primarily discuss how trauma shows up in relationships, how you know if you have trauma, the difference between trauma and toxic stress, as well as how to heal from trauma. …
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Hello, beautiful listeners, and welcome back to another episode. Today, we are girl-crush excited to share an inspiring conversation with Bianca Tarrant, co-founder of Our Cow. Bianca's journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and disruptive thinking in the face of adversity. In this episode, Bianca shares the remarkable story of how Our C…
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This week we are re-releasing an older episode where we chat with special guest, Dr. Fanike! She is a doctor of behavioral health, a healer, and trained in financial trauma. Using her past, real-life experiences, she is able to help people break free from trauma symptoms and level up to their best life. We talk about financial grief, intergeneratio…
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Today we are excited to share this episode with a remarkable SHE-compreneur, Lauren Roe, founder of I Love Linen. Lauren, like many of us, juggles the demands of building a business while managing family life. This episode will give you invaluable insights to help you navigate this balance. I Love Linen, a thriving eight-figure business with a team…
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This week we look at biofeedback with a focus on neurofeedback. We explore the scientific evidence of neurofeedback and look at the different conditions that it helps with. We also discuss its benefits for peak performance, and how it can be delivered remotely. Neurofeedback with Mending Trauma Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us!…
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This week we’re joined by Jasmine from FixBIOME, who turned her painful four-year struggle with severe gut issues into an e-commerce success story. After developing a solution for her own health problems, Jasmine realised her innovation could help others and FixBIOME was born, now a multi-million dollar business transforming lives worldwide. In thi…
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Tis week we explore the process of energy production in the body and how it relates to trauma and toxic stress. we look at the cellular mechanisms of energy production and how trauma and toxic stress disrupt them. We also look at how to increase our energy in order to help us when we are healing. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with u…
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Can a family-owned bricks and mortar business adapt and thrive in the digital age? Today, we’re talking to Lauren, the dynamic force behind Motto Fashions. Originally founded by her parents over 30 years ago, Lauren took the reins in 2021 and quickly grew the business to five times its original revenue. But when COVID hit, Lauren faced the ultimate…
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Join us as our cofounder Wendy Airoso explains the impact of trauma and chromic stress on the cells of our body. She discusses the way our cells work as well as why they function the way they do. She and Leina also discuss ways to reduce the impact of PTSD and toxic stress, starting with micro-steps. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect wi…
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Most of you will need no introduction to Lisa Curry - triple Olympian, bestselling author, and co-founder of Happy Healthy You, an Australian health and lifestyle community that’s revolutionizing women’s wellness. With multi-million dollar revenues and a Facebook group of over 200,000 active members, Lisa’s story is nothing short of inspiring. In t…
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This week Leina discusses the efficacy of IFS interventions in treating PTSD. Learn more about the pillars of this treatment approach as well as why it is effective with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other disorders. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @…
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Can you take a simple idea and turn it into a thriving business? Meet Lou Rice, the brilliant mind behind Strapsicle, and one of our community’s shining stars for the past 18 months. Lou’s product, a Kindle strap, has captured hearts and wallets alike, putting Strapsicle on the path to $2 million in annual revenue. When Lou joined us last year at S…
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This week, Leina explains the causes and symptoms of hyper-vigilance. She explores the way that hyper vigilance causes us to misperceive other peoples behavior, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts within our relationships. She also shares interventions that can be used to help calm down your nervous system, which will directly impact …
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Join Leina this week as she explains and explores the difference between CPTSD and PTSD. She notes the three additional symptom clusters that are associated with CPTSD, and shares a sense of hope about emerging and upcoming treatments for both PTSD and CPTSD. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.…
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This week Amy and Leina discuss some of the limitations in the DSM-5 in regards to cPTSD, learn how the World Health Organization has determined that this is a valid diagnosis, and ways to get help even if your therapist cannot diagnose cPTSD. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: …
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This week Amy and Leina discuss the struggle that occurs when you watch someone you love battle depression. They make suggestions as to how you can best help someone with depression, including the importance of your own self-care. They also discuss the difficulty of having adult children with depression, and some of the helplessness that can accomp…
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This week, Amy and Leina explore the strengths that can come as a result of learning how to to survive traumatic events. They discuss the work of MaryCatherine McDonald and her book “Unbroken.” This episode offers hope to those who have been deeply impacted by traumatic events, and reframes as strengths many of the things that have helped us surviv…
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This week Amy and Leina look at generalized anxiety disorder, and the connection between the brain and the nervous system. They also talk about undiagnosed anxiety, and how to minimize symptoms through nervous system work. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebo…
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This week Leina and Amy look at the link between early childhood trauma and adult mental health diagnoses. They discuss how childhood trauma can include loss of parent or bullying, as well as neglect or active abuse by a caregiver. They encourage using the concept of noticing without judgement how you have been impacted, knowing that as awareness a…
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Have you ever wondered if EMDR would help you process trauma? This week we are joined by Whole Health Lab member, Lauren, who talks openly about her experience with EMDR within the Mending Trauma program. Join us as we demystify EMDR this week! Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram:…
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This week we explore the origins of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), what it is, and why it is so helpful. We discuss common fears and how to find a practitioner that can help you. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Yo…
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Join us this week as we explore the ways that your brain experiences physiological change due to PTSD. Amy and Leina discuss the parts of the brain that are most profoundly impacted by PTSD and offer advice on healing that allows the brain to reverse some of those changes. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.…
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This week we explore memory, and how memory is captured during an overwhelming event, and how hyper-vigilance as a result of trauma impacts the way we focus and retain information. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma…
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In this episode we discuss the impact that early childhood trauma (ECT) and even single event trauma has on your digestion. We examine the changes in the gut microbiome that occurs with early childhood trauma, and the gut brain access. We also discuss ways to become more aware, and small steps to take to improve your gut health. Learn more about th…
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In this episode, Leina and Amy explore the ways that our body and brain change after trauma in an attempt to protect us from future terrible events. We also discuss how trauma leaves you with an altered belief or perception of yourself and the world. This makes sense, and we want to try to address this as we heal our own trauma and do our own traum…
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This week we look at nature therapy and how it can be used as an adjunct to help you recover from trauma and PTSD. We explore grounding/earthing, using images of nature, and being in the natural environment to increase HRV and regulate the autonomic nervous system. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingt…
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This episode looks at non suicidal self injury (NSSI) and explores the age of onset, signs, and underlying contributors, as well as interventions. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma LinkedIn: Mending Trauma Tik Tok:…
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This week we talk about Stephen Porges' groundbreaking theory, Polyvagal theory. We look at co-regulation, neuroception, and the autonomic hierarchy. We also give tips to help develop a more flexible autonomic nervous system. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Fac…
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This week we explore how complex PTSD and early childhood trauma impacts how we choose and who we choose to be involved with. We explore ways to alter patterns in your current relationship and talk about the hope of building a healthy relationship. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instag…
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This week we dive into the link between narcissist personality disorder and trauma. We examine covert narcissism as well as the symptoms of narcissism and how they appear in males and females. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Me…
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This week we look at how hypercriticism, perfectionism, and overworking are all tied to trauma and cPTSD. We examine different ways to become aware of these patterns and look at somatic tools that help. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Y…
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This week we tackle how to handle triggers that show up at work. We talk about the perceived danger that might occur at work and how to understand where this is coming from, and how our nervous system plays an important role in our reactions and responses while at work. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.men…
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In this episode we explore the link between cPTSD, childhood trauma, and addiction. We talk about the work Gabor Maté, as well as the skill of building our internal locust of control in order to widen our window of tolerance. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Fac…
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This week we are talking about symptoms of addiction and the different types of addiction that can stem from trauma. We examine how the nervous system is linked to self soothing and addiction, and we look at next steps for those who are ready to address their addictive behaviors. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https…
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This podcast episode looks at the link between alcohol use and trauma, and identifies several steps that can be used to finish dry January. We also talk about our new Mending Trauma Nervous System Reset Journal that can be found on our website. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram:…
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Trauma has become a buzz word in the last several months. And this episode will help clarify some of the terms we see on social media and in the public. We will examine the difference between being trauma informed, trauma trained, and certified in trauma. This will help listeners distinguish what to look for when seeking professional help on their …
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This time of year, is when many of us focus on intentions or goals. This year we invite you to heal your nervous system from past trauma, and give you tools and tips for how to start your journey of trauma recovery. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @me…
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