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Healing My Parts: Real Talk on Dissociative Identity Disorder and Complex Trauma

Healing My Parts: Real Talk on Dissociative Identity Disorder and Complex Trauma

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 Real talk on Dissociative Identity Disorder and complex trauma—grounded in lived experience and clinical insight. Hosted by a therapist who lives with DID, Healing My Parts explores the complexities of life as a system, from trauma recovery to everyday realities. Through raw conversations, practical tools, and powerful guest interviews, this podcast empowers those living with DID, OSDD, and other dissociative disorders—as well as the professionals, friends, and family who support them. Together, we break stigma, celebrate system strengths, and shed light on one of the most misunderstood areas of mental health.

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  • Cheryl Rainfield on Cult Torture, Programming, and Healing DID with Compassion

    Cheryl Rainfield on Cult Torture, Programming, and Healing DID with Compassion
    Feb 19 2026

    In this deeply nuanced conversation, we’re joined by author and survivor Cheryl Rainfield to explore the realities of cult torture, dissociative identity, and the layered impact of organized abuse.

    We unpack what it means to reclaim the word torture, how cult-created programming functions inside dissociative systems, and how healing unfolds when compassion replaces fear.

    We explore:

    • Why some survivors reclaim the term cult torture• How programming operates — and how it can be gently dismantled• The distinction between cult-created parts and other trauma-based or persecutory parts• Subtle indicators that may suggest a history of organized abuse• Why relational repair, attachment, and emotional responsiveness matter profoundly in treatment• What therapists often misunderstand about working with survivors of organized abuse• How systems can begin building trust with cult created parts

    This conversation does not sensationalize. It names. It clarifies. And it holds hope.

    Cheryl speaks candidly about what survivors need most: to be believed, to be heard, and to be met with steady compassion.

    Whether you are a survivor, clinician, or someone seeking to better understand complex dissociation, we hope this episode offers clarity, validation, and thoughtful guidance.

    Time Stamps

    00:00 – Introduction + reclaiming the term “cult torture”08:40 – What programming is and how it functions21:15 – Cult-created parts vs. persecutory/trauma parts36:20 – Subtle signs of organized abuse histories52:10 – What therapists need to understand1:06:30 – Modifying modalities (EMDR, grounding, attachment needs)1:20:45 – Community, writing, and reclaiming voice1:32:00 – Hope for survivors + practical next steps

    Content Note

    This episode discusses organized abuse, dissociation, and suicidality. Please listen at your own pace and care for yourself as needed.

    Connect with Cheryl

    CherylRainfield.com

    Cheryl’s Books

    Cheryl’s Social Media

    TikTok @Cherylrainfield

    Instagram @Cherylrainfield

    Facebook Cheryl Rainfield

    YouTube Cheryl.Rainfield

    Substack Cheryl Rainfield

    Cheryl’s Articles

    Some Signs and Symptoms of Cult Torture and How To Help:

    Article on cult torture and programming:

    Cheryl’s Links to Resources on Cult torture and DID

    Cheryl’s Recommended Books on cult torture/RAMCOA:

    Becoming Yourself by Alison Miller

    Healing The Unimaginable by Alison Miller

    Demystifying Mind Control & Ritual Abuse

    Safe Passage to Healing by Chrystine Oksana.

    Cheryl’s Recommended Websites:

    Survivorship.org

    ra-info.org

    ritualabuse.us

    endritualabuse.org

    grassroots-ra-mc-collective.org



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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Business Boundaries & Being Plural with Cyndi Bennett

    Business Boundaries & Being Plural with Cyndi Bennett
    Jan 29 2026

    In this episode, our guest, Cyndi Bennett, speaks publicly about their system for the first time and shares parts of their personal journey before turning toward their work supporting trauma survivors in professional spaces. We talk about business boundaries, nervous system capacity, internal consent, and what it means to navigate careers and leadership as a plural system. This conversation is for systems thinking about work, sustainability, and how to make decisions that honor more than one internal voice.

    ⏱️ Timestamps

    * 00:02:15 – Cyndi introduces themselves and their plural system

    * 00:06:45 – Building a coaching practice as a system

    * 00:14:20 – On boundaries, burnout, and protecting your bandwidth

    * 00:21:00 – Why coaching isn’t therapy (and why that matters)

    * 00:33:40 – Internal communication tips from Cyndi’s own parts

    * 00:42:55 – Reflections on authenticity, professionalism, and trust

    * 00:55:30 – Final thoughts: honoring all parts, including the messy ones

    Connect with Cyndi: https://www.cyndibennettconsulting.com



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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Rethinking Crisis Support for DID & OSDD with Ryder Fox — Thrive Lifeline & Stronger U

    Rethinking Crisis Support for DID & OSDD with Ryder Fox — Thrive Lifeline & Stronger U
    Dec 11 2025
    Ryder Fox beckons us to step into deeply nuanced spaces with bravery and heart—to ensure that lives are not only saved, but poised to thrive.Today’s episode features a moving and deeply human conversation with Ryder Fox, founder of Stronger U and co-founder of Thrive Lifeline—a community-rooted, non-carceral crisis support organization prioritizing safety, consent, and agency for multiply-marginalized communities including DID/OSDD systems.Ryder invites us to rethink everything we’ve been taught about “safety,” crisis intervention, and care. They speak from a place few are willing—or able—to go: lived experience that includes extreme trauma, forced intervention, chronic illness, and surviving without language, housing, or community.Now, as a peer support trainer and advocate for plural systems, Ryder offers a path toward crisis response rooted in dignity, dimensionality, and real respect for autonomy.Together, we explore:* Why traditional crisis response often retraumatizes plural systems* The difference between “managing risk” and actually offering support* What it means to hold space for complexity instead of controlling it* How to train helpers to recognize plurality and internal experience* Why forced care often perpetuates the very harm it claims to prevent* What dimensionalized, relational care actually looks likeThis conversation isn’t easy—but it’s necessary. Ryder leads us there with clarity, fierce compassion, and an unwavering belief that we can—and must—do better.💬 Whether you’re a DID/OSDD System, clinician, or supporter, —this episode is for anyone ready to reimagine what real crisis care can be.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome & intro to Ryder Fox (Thrive Lifeline + Stronger U)01:00 — Growing up marginalized & surviving extreme trauma06:00 — Why crisis support systems continue to harm plural people10:00 — How traditional responders misread DID/OSDD crises causing escalation14:00 — Forced hospitalization: retraumatizing instead of protecting18:00 — Carceral vs non-carceral crisis care: what the terms really mean20:00 — What actually happens when a plural system contacts Thrive Lifeline26:00 — Dimensionalizing care vs flattening a person to the crisis33:00 — Systems as experts of their own survival41:00 — Forced care and the mandate of silence43:00 — “Keep the body breathing” vs honoring the actual human44:00 — Stronger U Wellness: pathways for plural healing + clinician education47:00 — How to connect with Stronger U (even when your brave window is tiny)50:00 — From survival to thriving: relational pathways for plural systemsResources:Thrive Lifeline Non-carceral crisis, warmline, and group support, centering multiply marginalized communities. Fully grassroots. Built by and for community.Stronger U a liberatory wellness and education collective providing immersive, trauma-informed, and non-carceral services to organizations, private practices, individual practitioners, and survivors. Our mission is to co-create sustainable systems of care that uplift those who are most often excluded by traditional models—through strategic consulting, certification programs, coaching, and community-based programming. Book a Discovery CallStronger Together Discord non-carceral discord server centering complex trauma survivors and multiply marginalized peopleTRANS Discord server non-carceral discord server for anyone of trans experience.Thrive Lifeline's Resources Stronger U Free Resources Get full access to Healing My Parts at healingmyparts.substack.com/subscribe
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    1 hr and 23 mins
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