Trauma Demystified
Welcome to Trauma Demystified by Bright Horizon Therapies, hosted by Natalie Jovanic, an experienced Trauma Counsellor and Trauma Recovery Coach recognized for leading social justice in trauma therapy advocacy.
With lived experience of trauma and years of clinical expertise, Natalie offers insights, practical tools, and a gentle approach to help you navigate trauma and recovery. This podcast cuts through oversimplified advice and fear-based narratives to give you nuanced, honest conversations about what healing actually looks like.
Join us as we unveil the truth about healing from trauma—because you deserve more than just "manage your symptoms" or "avoid being triggered." You deserve to understand what's happening, trust yourself, and find your path forward.
Episodes
14 episodes
When the Past Shows Up: Understanding Childhood Trauma Triggers as an Adult
Have you ever had a reaction that felt way bigger than the situation? In this episode, I break down what childhood trauma triggers in adulthood really are—and why I prefer calling them "activated parts."We explore the complex truth that ...
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Episode 14
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39:56
Healing Relational Trauma: What No One Tells You
Healing from relational trauma isn’t about controlling other people — it’s about reclaiming your power.In this reflective and personal episode, I explore one of the hardest lessons in trauma recovery: healing doesn’t mean others will alw...
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Episode 13
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29:07
How to Create Safety After Childhood Trauma
What does safety look and feel like when you didn’t grow up with it?In this episode, we explore how childhood trauma can shape your inner world and nervous system—and what it takes to begin cultivating safety from the inside out. You’ll ...
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Episode 12
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35:23
How To Recover From Complex Trauma
Complex trauma is a simple term for a profoundly layered experience—it involves emotional, psychological, and physiological responses to prolonged or repeated harm. Many people live with its symptoms without realizing it, but understanding what...
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Episode 11
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37:24
Five Powerful Trauma Counselling Tools for Everyday Healing
In this episode, we dive deep into trauma recovery and explore practical trauma counselling techniques to regain control and safety. I walk you through key strategies, including visualization practices, calming activated parts of yourself, and ...
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Episode 10
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32:01
How to Heal from Childhood Abuse
Healing from childhood abuse can feel overwhelming, but it’s a journey worth taking—and you don’t have to face it alone. In this episode, we explore the foundational steps in the healing process, offering guidance and encouragement to help you ...
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Episode 9
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37:28
Thinking About EMDR? Here's What I Tell My Clients Before We Start
In this episode of Trauma Demystified, we dive into the transformative power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy with...
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Episode 8
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28:20
Polyvagal Theory for Trauma
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of Polyvagal Theory and how it illuminates how trauma affects our nervous system. You'll discover practical techniques for regulating your autonomic nervous system and learn to re-establish a...
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Episode 7
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33:48
Parts Work Therapy: How it Can Help You Heal Trauma
In today's episode, we delve into the transformative world of parts-work therapy and its profound impact on trauma recovery. Join us for an enlightening conversation about how understanding and healing our inner parts can pave the way for trans...
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Episode 6
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32:35
What are best practices for trauma treatment?
In this episode, we explore the best practices for trauma treatment. Building upon our previous discussion, we delve into the intricacies of trauma recovery, exploring various therapeutic modalities. From Somatic Experiencing to EMDR and parts ...
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Episode 5
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29:51
Finding the right trauma counsellor
Have you ever wondered on how to find the right trauma counsellor?Embark on a transformative journey with this episode, "Finding the right counsellor" where we delve into the intricate world of trauma counselling. Join us as I s...
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Episode 4
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36:32
Thriving after trauma: Goals for Recovery
In this empowering episode, we delve deep into the transformative journey of recovery after trauma, exploring the multifaceted aspects of healing and growth. Our host - Natalie - a trauma-informed counsellor and coach and individual with lived ...
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Episode 3
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40:29
Understanding the Window of Tolerance: Re-balancing a Dysregulated Nervous System
Feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge? Maybe you've been outside your "Window of Tolerance". Join Natalie Jovanic as they unravel the profound concept of the window of tolerance, a safe zone within which we can e...
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Episode 2
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32:44
Trauma & Healing: What You Need to Know
Embarking on the path of trauma recovery can often feel like a solitary expedition. But here's the truth: it doesn't have to be. Drawing from both my personal journey and years of professional expertise, I firmly believe that healing is not jus...
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Episode 1
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31:53