Trauma Is Real

Deb Dana, clinical social worker and Polyvagal Institute founding member, translates nervous-system science into practical tools. She explores context, choice, and connection as core inputs for regulation. Short practices, tempo matching, remembering embodied safety, and quick staff rituals for co-regulation come up. Conversation focuses on tangible, everyday ways to support nervous-system-informed care.

“We don’t need to know every piece, we just need to be taking in the information”Welcome back to another great episode! On this week’s episode, Sarah sits down with  Occupational Therapists and owners of Holding Space Collaborative, Breanna Lynch and Kristen Brokamp! Sarah, Breanna and Kristen all discuss the role Occupational Therapists play in trauma-responsive care and how important it is to “keep wondering” in order to be better allies to their patients. They wrap up the conversation by sharing their Things to do and Ways to be if you are truly convicted that Regulation is a Practice (49:41).Mentioned in this episode:Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal TheorySensory integration / Sensory strategiesHow your sense of smell impacts your memory and sense of safetyContact Holding Space Collaborative:Website: www.holdingspacecollab.comEmail: hello@holdingspacecollab.comInstagram: @holdingspaceotWe’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.infoFollow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting

“Choice is a byproduct of a brainwave state.”Welcome back to another great episode! On this week’s episode, Sarah sits down with Bryan Post to talk about his work as one of America's foremost experts in trauma, adoption, and behavior and how it relates to her 4th Core Conviction of trauma-responsive care: Trauma symptoms are survival strategies.  Bryan and Sarah discuss the role of the amygdala in behavioral patterns, the importance of shifting from punishment to compassion and the single greatest tip Bryan has for parents and caregivers of all kinds.Ever wonder what’s the spiritual meaning of a Hawk? We did too. The spiritual meanings of a Hawk can vary depending on the situation but generally, Hawks represent changes, clarity, pursuing your goals and dreams, protection, and honoring your inner wisdom.We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! If you have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.infoMentioned this episode:Joseph LedouxDaniel Goleman Dr. Bruce PerryBryan’s Books:The Great Behavior BreakdownBeyond Consequences, Logic, and ControlFear to LoveThe LEAF Follow Bryan Post on socials: @BryanpostofficialFollow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting

“I’m shifting from… and I’m shifting towards…”We’ve got such a great episode lined up for you all this week, Listeners! On today’s episode, Sarah unpacks her 5th Core Conviction of trauma-responsive care with Special Guest and her new bride, Anna Gagliuffi! Anna works as a Purpose Coach, Graphic Designer and hosts her own podcast, Life is a Remembering Game.Sarah and Anna discuss the 5th Core Conviction and how their relationship has helped them heal from past trauma. Mentioned in this episode:Attachment Theory - John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth (17:04)The 3 M’s of Al-anon - Mothering, Martyring, and Manipulating (41:00)Carl Jung and Shadow Work Internal family systemsThings to do and Ways to be: (1:08:36)We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.infoFollow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting

“What if instead of seeing trauma symptoms as mere dysfunctions, or abnormalities, we view them as ingenious survival strategies?”Welcome back to the show! On this episode, Sarah unpacks Core Conviction #4 of trauma-responsive care by going over familiar trauma symptoms and discussing what could be happening to elicit that response. She also highlights a few Things to do and Ways to be if you are truly convicted that Trauma symptoms are survival strategies. (44:22)We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! If you have a question about something you heard on the show, email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.infoFollow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting Mentioned in this episode:The Fear Cascade / Mobilizing Survival Strategies (21:30)Immobilizing Survival Strategies (41:23)Also mentioned:Things to do and Ways to be (44:22)The Polyvagal Theory Dr. Dan Siegel and Interpersonal Neurobiology

Welcome back! This week Sarah unpacks Core Conviction #3 of trauma-responsive care. She also highlights a few Things to do and Ways to be if you are truly convicted that perceived threat and real threat feel the same in the body (37:16). We’re loving the feedback we’re getting so far from you all! If you have a question about something you heard on the show, email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.infoFollow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory (04:36)Romanian Study (12:27)Dr. Dan Siegel (19:04)Also mentioned:Deb Dana (37:39)Kate Skurat’s “7 (Positive) Psychological Effects of Watching Horror Movies”Marnie Vinall’s “Can Horror Movies Negatively Impact Your Mental Health?”

Welcome back folks! This week Sarah is talking you through Core Conviction #2- Regulation is a Practice. Sarah opens the episode by going over a few terms to know (7:08) then she answers listener submitted questions (16:20). Mentioned in this episode:Stephen Terrell - (13:48) 'Nurturing Resilience': Bruce Perry PhD - (14:27) Breathing techniques - (21:09)Mindful meditation techniques – (25:35)Grounding techniques – (28:27)Physical regulation activities – (31:13)Cognitive behavioral therapies – (33:18)Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.infoFollow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting

Welcome to Trauma Is Real!In this premier episode, host Sarah Buffie shares the origin story of her 5 Core Convictions of trauma-responsive care (11:45), and what exactly led her to create Soul Bird Consulting. Sarah also provides a sneak peek at what’s to come this season and breaks down what the 5 Core Convictions are (16:26) and why You will care about them. Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.infoFollow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting

Welcome back! Dive into Core Conviction #1 of trauma-responsive care with your host, Sarah Buffie. Mentioned in this episode:Ace Study- (11:13) Nadine Burke Harris, M.D- (14:09)Dr. Nadine Burke Harris’ Ted Talk Book: 'The Deepest Well'Also noted in this episode:Peter A. Levine, Ph.DPat Ogden, PhDDavid A. Treleaven, PhDEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) TherapyThe Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)Have a question about something you heard on the show? Email Sarah and she’ll answer your question! TraumaisReal@soulbirdconsulting.infoFollow the podcast on socials: Soul Bird Consulting

Introducing Trauma Is Real, a podcast dedicated to exploring host Sarah Buffie’s 5 Core Convictions of trauma-responsive care. This show aims to deepen understanding of how trauma impacts the brain, body, and behavioral patterns, and how knowledge of the 5 Core Convictions can be integrated into daily interactions. Tune in beginning July 2nd!