Episodes

  • Final Episodes – New Beginnings

    Final Episodes – New Beginnings
    May 20 2021
    After 146 episodes, we have reached the final chapter of the Trauma-Informed Lens Podcast. In this final episode, Matt reflects on the journey and future. Thank you so much for being part of this journey!  
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    26 mins
  • Dr. Rabinor joins the show to Talk about her new Book, Eating Disorders, and how Trauma Informs her Practice

    Dr. Rabinor joins the show to Talk about her new Book, Eating Disorders, and how Trauma Informs her Practice
    May 12 2021
    In this episode of the Trauma-Informed Lens Podcast Dr. Judith Rabinor joins the show to share her expertise on eating disorders, developmental trauma, and share the insights in her recent book. Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD, is a clinician, author, writing coach, speaker, and workshop leader. In addition to her New York City private psychotherapy practice, she […]
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    53 mins
  • Karen Gross joins the show to talk Trauma-Responsive Schools & Covid

    Karen Gross joins the show to talk Trauma-Responsive Schools & Covid
    May 5 2021
    In this episode of the Trauma-Informed Len Podcast, Karen Gross and Matt discuss trauma-sensitive and responsive schools and the impact of Covid on students and educators. Karen Gross is an educator and an author of adult and children’s books.  She also serves as Senior Counsel at Finn Partners, where she consults on higher education crisis […]
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Talking Trauma-Informed Workplaces with Nathan Gerbrandt

    Talking Trauma-Informed Workplaces with Nathan Gerbrandt
    Apr 28 2021
    In this episode, Nathan Gerbrandt joins Matt to discuss the importance of trauma-informed workplaces and organizations. Nathan Gerbrandt is co-author of “A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces” and the Managing Director of the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI). In this role, he is passionate about promoting trauma-informed practices that support individuals, organizations, and communities. […]
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Measuring Group and Organizational Health During the Transition back from Covid

    Measuring Group and Organizational Health During the Transition back from Covid
    Apr 21 2021
    In this final episode of the transition back to normal series, Jeff and Matt examine the importance of health and wellness during a transition into the new normal and a post-covid reality.
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    28 mins
  • Tracking Burnout

    Tracking Burnout
    Apr 14 2021
    One of my goals in creating Optimal HRV was to bring heart rate variability to everyday folks and not just elite athletes. In this episode, Jeff and Matt discuss their HRV through the good times and tough ones. Plus, we look at Matt’s data during burnout and after his vaccination.
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    31 mins
  • Focus on Recovery

    Focus on Recovery
    Apr 7 2021
    In this episode, Jeff Somers and Matt discuss the nature of stress and trauma and the need to focus on recovery as we transition into a “new normal.”
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    45 mins
  • Melissa Vine talks Trauma, Entitlement, & Domestic Violence

    Melissa Vine talks Trauma, Entitlement, & Domestic Violence
    Mar 17 2021
    In this episode, Melissa Vine joins the show to discuss the link between trauma, entitlement, and domestic/intimate partner violence. Melissa Vine, MA, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor with 13 years of experience in business ownership, is the current Executive Director of Beacon of Life, a trauma-informed, equity-centered transitional home and programming for women recovering […]
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    52 mins