System Speak: Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders

About

Diagnosed with Complex Trauma and a Dissociative Disorder, Emma and her system share what they learn along the way about complex trauma, dissociation (CPTSD, OSDD, DID, Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality), etc.), and mental health. Educational, supportive, inclusive, and inspiring, System Speak documents her healing journey through the best and worst of life in recovery through insights, conversations, and collaborations.

Episodes

• Guest: Jillian Hosey (Part 1) 2021-03-15

  Part one of a two-part conversation features Jillian Hosey, a Toronto-based therapist. They discuss the significance of presence in therapy, addressing ruptures and repair, and the importance of therapists engaging in their own self-care.

• Emails 2021-03-11

  This episode of System Speak features the hosts reading and responding to listener emails. They share details about their online community, which offers peer support groups, social events, and classes.

• Guest: Nicole Black, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT 2021-03-08

  Dr. Nicole Black, a guest on System Speak, introduces her Dissociative Experiences Cards created for clients. The podcast addresses trauma and dissociative disorders, noting that natural pauses due to dissociation are unedited.

• ISSTD Conference Presentation 2021-03-01

  This episode features a presentation from the ISSTD conference discussing the history of diagnostic categories and their relationship to the lived experience movement. Links to the podcast website, community, and support groups are provide…

• Emails 2021-02-25

  System Speak: Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders shares listener emails in this episode. They also provide information about their website, community features, and podcast content, emphasizing self-care and safety during listening.

• Feeling Words 2021-02-22

  This episode of System Speak discusses processing significant emotions. The podcast and its associated website focus on topics related to complex trauma and dissociative disorders, offering community resources and support.

• Emails: How to Find a Therapist 2021-02-18

  In this episode of System Speak, hosts respond to listener emails specifically addressing the process of finding a therapist. They provide information and resources related to this topic.

• Reflections 2021-02-15

  This episode of System Speak, titled 'Reflections,' involves the host reflecting on their learning and recent processing experiences. The podcast focuses on complex trauma and dissociative disorders, with content generally assumed to be tr…

• Therapist Memorial 2021-02-08

  System Speak discusses the passing of their new therapist due to COVID. They also provide information about their website, community features, and podcast content.

• Guest: Maureen McEvoy, MA, RCC 2021-02-01

  Maureen McEvoy joins the podcast to discuss re-enactment, distinguishing it from flashbacks. She shares examples, including one related to marital sexual consent. The episode notes potential content related to trauma and dissociation.

• Emails 2021-01-21

  This episode of System Speak features the hosts reading and responding to listener emails. The podcast is dedicated to complex trauma and dissociative disorders, and the description notes that content is generally trauma-related. Listener…

• Emails 2021-01-16

  The System Speak podcast addresses listener emails, discussing topics relevant to complex trauma and dissociative disorders. Information shared is part of the hosts' learning process and not professional advice.

• Going to the Dentist 2021-01-14

  The podcast episode "Going to the Dentist" from System Speak covers the challenges of attending dental appointments and self-care for the body. It also provides information about community resources and support groups, while noting that th…

• Dr. E Steps Out 2021-01-12

  This episode of System Speak features Dr. E stepping out. The podcast focuses on complex trauma and dissociative disorders, sharing personal experiences and educational material without offering professional advice.

• Try Softer 2021-01-08

  This episode covers the process of finding a new therapist and discusses content related to trauma and dissociative disorders. The hosts advise listeners to use self-care and safety plans when engaging with the material.

• Guest: Heather Hall, MD 2021-01-04

  Heather Hall, MD shares her experience treating complex trauma and dissociative disorders, distinguishing between dissociation and detachment. The episode also touches upon the societal and historical impacts of trauma.

• Iris 2020-12-15

  This episode of System Speak, titled Iris, discusses suicidality and dissociative disorders. The creators note that content may be trauma-related and advise listeners to use self-care and safety plans, as they are not providing professiona…

• Empty Gone 2020-12-12

  This episode of System Speak, titled 'Empty Gone,' details the closure of a therapist's office. The description directs listeners to community resources and provides important content notes regarding trauma and dissociation, emphasizing se…

• Emails 2020-12-11

  This episode of System Speak features the hosts reading and responding to listener emails. The podcast focuses on complex trauma and dissociative disorders, and this episode adheres to the show's general content warnings and disclaimers.

• Guest: Joyanna Silberg 2020-12-07

  Joyanna Silberg, an expert on childhood dissociation, discusses her work with children and trauma, the concept of dissociation as a coping mechanism, the effects of screen time on families, and her involvement with trafficking victims. Tri…

• Guest: MultiMes, Part 2 2020-12-04

  This episode features a conversation with MultiMes, continuing a discussion on complex trauma and dissociative disorders. The hosts provide a content note, explaining that material may be trauma-related and that specific trigger warnings a…

• Guest: MultiMes, Part 1 2020-12-01

  This episode features a conversation with MultiMes, focusing on complex trauma and dissociative disorders. The hosts mention that content on their website is trauma-related and advise listeners to use self-care practices.

• Guest: Teri Pokrajac, PhD 2020-11-23

  This episode of System Speak features clinician Teri Pokrajac, PhD. The podcast focuses on complex trauma and dissociative disorders, and advises listeners to use self-care and safety plans during their listening experience.

• Guest: Annie Goldsmith, RD, LDN 2020-11-19

  Registered dietician Annie Goldsmith joins the podcast to explain the link between dissociation and digestion. She highlights the importance of building safety and proceeding slowly for healing, while also touching on disordered and intent…

• Geometry 2020-11-12

  This episode discusses navigating therapy ruptures, relationship difficulties, and enduring quarantine, sharing personal experiences related to complex trauma and dissociative disorders.

• Guest: John O'Neil, MD FRCPC 2020-11-05

  Dr. John O’Neil shares his journey learning about dissociative disorders, explaining the phenomenological model, structural dissociation, faculty dissociation, depersonalization, derealization, and multiplicity.

• Guest: David Archer 2020-11-03

  David Archer discusses prejudices, privilege, racism, racial trauma, and white supremacy, emphasizing self-love for healing. The episode includes trigger warnings for racial violence, foster care, adoption, and politics.

• Guest: Michael Salter 2020-10-30

  This episode of System Speak features Michael Salter discussing trafficking, CSAEM, and organized abuse. The podcast creators note that content may be trauma-related and advise listeners to use self-care and safety plans.

• Recap: ISSTD Conference - Impact of Societal Trauma 2020-10-19

  This episode recaps the 2020 ISSTD virtual conference, which addressed the impact of societal trauma on marginalized groups. The content shared is assumed to be trauma or dissociative related.

• ISSTD Conference Recaps (2020 Fall Virtual Conference) 2020-10-12

  This episode recaps the 2020 ISSTD Fall Virtual Conference. The podcast discusses complex trauma and dissociative disorders, with content warnings and self-care advice provided.

• Guest: Laura Brown, PhD 2020-10-05

  Dr. Laura Brown shares her experience treating complex trauma, discussing the historical context of validating women's experiences and her specific approach to dissociative identities. The episode also touches on the use of therapy dogs an…

• Guest: Vivian Conan 2020-09-14

  This episode of System Speak features author Vivian Conan discussing her lived experience with complex trauma and dissociative disorders. Vivian Conan authored the book "Losing the Atmosphere".

• Emails 2020-09-10

  In this episode of System Speak, the hosts address listener emails related to complex trauma and dissociative disorders. They provide responses and direct listeners to community resources while emphasizing the sensitive nature of the conte…

• Guest: Martha Strauss, PhD 2020-09-07

  This episode of System Speak features clinical guest Martha Strauss, PhD, discussing complex trauma and dissociative disorders. The episode emphasizes content sensitivity, self-care, and clarifies that the podcast does not offer profession…

• Come to the Table 2020-08-24

  This episode of System Speak, 'Come to the Table,' uses lived experience in family and parenting to explore internal dynamics related to complex trauma and dissociative disorders. Natural pauses due to dissociation are unedited, and the co…

• List: This is Me 2020-08-20

  The episode "This is Me" from System Speak discusses lessons learned since the pandemic and during therapy changes. Listeners are encouraged to join the community for more content and to use self-care practices while listening.

• Inertia 2020-08-17

  This episode differentiates between trauma experienced alone versus with support, exploring how adult resources in the present can help mitigate the effects of a difficult past. The podcast content is generally trauma and dissociative rela…

• Emails 2020-08-13

  This episode of System Speak features the reading and responding to listener emails. The hosts provide links to their website and community forum, noting that much of the content is trauma and dissociative related.

• Guest: Ken Benau, PhD 2020-08-10

  Clinical psychologist Ken Benau explains relational trauma, its common unawareness, and discusses shame and pro-being pride, differentiating their adaptive and maladaptive aspects.

• The English Teacher (Part Five of Five) 2020-08-03

  System Speak addresses their conversation with "The English Teacher," who reported unethical behavior by a former therapist. The episode touches on shared high school and college experiences, with a content note advising listeners about po…

• The English Teacher (Part Four of Five) 2020-07-30

  This episode features a conversation with "The English Teacher" discussing a former shared therapist's unethical conduct and personal history. The podcast focuses on trauma and dissociative disorders, leaving natural pauses for authenticit…

• The English Teacher (Part Three of Five) 2020-07-27

  This episode features a conversation with a friend known as

• The English Teacher (Part Two of Five) 2020-07-23

  This episode features a conversation with a friend who reported unethical therapist behavior, discussing shared experiences related to complex trauma and dissociative disorders. The hosts emphasize self-care and safety, noting that content…

• The English Teacher (Part One of Five) 2020-07-20

  In Part One of Five, the podcast discusses a conversation with Nathan about "The English Teacher," a friend who reported unethical behavior by a former therapist and shared key life experiences with the host. Natural pauses due to dissocia…

• Emails 2020-07-16

  This episode of System Speak features hosts reading and responding to listener emails. The podcast focuses on complex trauma and dissociative disorders, with content warnings generally provided per episode.

• Guest: Lynn Crook 2020-07-13

  This episode features an interview with Lynn Crook on the topic of complex trauma and dissociative disorders. The podcast creators note that content is trauma-related and may include natural pauses for authenticity.

• The Country 2020-07-09

  The podcast episode 'The Country' from System Speak provides a family update four months into quarantine after moving. The hosts discuss their ongoing challenges in finding a new therapist, noting that content may be trauma or dissociative…

• Orienting 2020-07-04

  This episode of System Speak, titled "Orienting," features JohnMark getting oriented to his surroundings. The podcast contains content related to trauma and dissociative disorders, with natural pauses left in for authenticity. It is not a…

• Relational Trauma in Relationships and Friendships (Part 3 of 3) 2020-06-29

  This episode concludes a series on relational trauma, explaining its manifestation in relationships and friendships and its role in healing. It differentiates relational trauma from incident-specific trauma, highlighting why grounding or c…

• Addiction, Emotions, and the Drama Triangle (Part 2 of 3) 2020-06-25

  This episode, Part 2 of 3, continues a discussion from the ISSTD virtual conference, focusing on addiction, emotions, and the drama triangle, and how they relate to internal teamwork. It also touches upon research suggesting relational tra…