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Episodes Featuring Dr. McDonald

MC and Thomas Hübl explore how symptoms of trauma are adaptive rather than pathological, and how feeling ashamed of them inhibits our ability to heal. In this episode, MC explains that healing is “an evolution and a becoming, not a destination that we arrive at,” and offers insight on how relational attunement and group trauma work can support us on this non-linear path.

Point of Relation

After witnessing a tragic accident, Mel Robbins reached out to MC for help understanding what she had been through and why the after effects were taking hold. In this episode, MC unpacks the trauma loop and shares the five essential truths about trauma that can help you take back the remote control of your brain and finally start to heal.

The Mel Robbins Podcast

In this episode, MC and Tami Simon talk about the impact of trauma on the narratives that make up our identity; recalibrating the nervous system after trauma; memory and the hippocampus; relearning a sense of embodied safety; dealing with loss in our grief-phobic culture; trauma defined as “an unbearable emotional experience that lacks a relational home”; the unconscious nature of triggers, and how to raise awareness around them; the miracle of your adaptive brain and body; trust and community in the healing of trauma; reconciling life’s ultimate vulnerability; finding resilience and strength in these uncertain times; attunement, holding space, honesty, and other elements that provide a relational home; realizing an anchor in the “tiny little joys”; the healing power of… Tetris? healthy regulation; and more.

Insights at the Edge

In this episode, MC breaks down the science and psychology behind why we react to trauma the way we do, what actually counts as ‘traumatic’ and the impact that trauma has on the body. We also explore some of the more unexpected traumas we encounter and attempt to answer the question, “will I ever heal from my trauma?”

The Psychology of Your 20’s

Do you know about the new scientific findings around healing trauma? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Unbroken with MaryCatherine (MC) McDonald, PhD, as we discuss her new book Unbroken: The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong: And Other Things You Need to Know to Take Back Your Life.

Moments with Marianne

In this episode, MC explains what trauma truly is, demystifies triggers, and reveals how our brain and biology are wired to help us navigate these challenging experiences. MC generously shares tested practices and tools to empower you to work with your body's natural coping mechanisms for accelerated healing. She reminds us that at its core, the trauma response is not a sign of weakness, but rather a strength response - a message that resonates deeply.

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