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Relationships, Uncoupling and Divorce with Dr Desirée van den Broek

Release Date: 02/20/2025

Khonmadi: Feeling the Heartbeat of Mother Earth, with Dr Ruby Gibson

The Gifts of Trauma

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes, Produced by J’aime Rothbard. In this magical conversation, Dr. Ruby shares the launch of The Khonmadi Project, which was inspired by a dream. She has since discovered that Khonmadi is known to different indigenous cultures worldwide, as a term that relates to healing Mother Earth. Dr. Ruby also shares her personal and professional journey, which began at age 13. Learning about the emotional roots of physical pain, led her from massage therapy to somatic healing, and the creation of Somatic Archaeologyⓒ which considers the body a "walking library" of...

Healing the Trauma of the Heart with Tiph Fedor

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Finding Chronic Pain Relief in Parts Work with Terry Baranski

The Gifts of Trauma

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Compassionate Inquiry® (CI) both aim to reconnect individuals with their core Self. Learn how understanding parts' reality' roles, and feeling into the somatic flow of Self facilitates healing. In this conversation, Terry illuminates the IFS approach, including the nature of Self, how our how parts manifest chronic pain and why addressing these internal conflicts is essential for healing. Having been trained in both CI and IFS, Terry adeptly distinguishes the two approaches’ areas of...

Claiming Your Power in Perimenopause with Inés Zabalaga

The Gifts of Trauma

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Gift with Shawn Ginwright - 2 minute listen

The Gifts of Trauma

This week's gift comes by way of Dr Shawn Ginwritght, who weighs in on how we can become solid influences for young people emerging though the challenges we as a culture and global community face in these times. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode or a gift, as over the next few months our guests have created some beautiful gifts for us to share with you! Our wish is that you may use these simple practices to deepen your integration of what was shared by Shawn Ginwright on The Gifts of Trauma Podcast. Dr G's Books:

Moving from “What’s Wrong?” To “What’s Right?” with Dr Shawn Ginwright

The Gifts of Trauma

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Young peoples' transformational stories advocate for an expansion of the current Trauma-Informed approach to include the Healing-Centered focus on empowerment, agency & holistic well-being. In this paradigm shifting conversation, Shawn shares stories of young people who transformed their lives through community support and aspirational goals. Their experiences demonstrate how being recognized as agents in their own healing process, empowered young people to dream and envision futures beyond their trauma. To support this...

Gift Episode with Sat Dharam Kaur

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The Gifts of Trauma

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The Gifts of Trauma

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Longing to Belong with Cristina Bâra

The Gifts of Trauma

Hosted and Produced by J’aime Rothbard The gentle conversation flows from Cristina’s personal journey to her professional role within the Compassionate Inquiry® organization to the approach’s impact on individual and group development. She highlights how Compassionate Inquiry® groups foster a sense of community and mutual support by inviting individuals to explore their emotions and experiences in the safe facilitated spaces that are essential for meaningful personal exploration. Cristina also explains: - Why the self-discovery and healing path often require us to experience our...

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Interview by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard

Join us for a gentle exploration of emotional connection, intimate relationship dynamics, divorce and uncoupling. Our guest, Dr Desirée van den Broek, advocates for creating new narratives in relationships that focus on understanding and compassion, rather than blame. Her words reflect her deep understanding of the emotional intricacies involved in relationships and the importance of communication, empathy, and external support during emotional transitions, like uncoupling.

Desirée also highlights:
- The importance of being emotionally available (accessible, responsive, and engaged) in relationships, especially when emotions run high

- What’s required to end negative interaction cycles in relationships, when one partner's behavior triggers the other's which triggers the other’s… causing ongoing conflict

- How trauma can affect communication and emotional responses in relationships

- The complexities of co-parenting after a break-up, and the difficulties of integrating new relationships into family dynamics

- The importance of seeking out a supportive therapist or coach who can soften the sense of isolation and help you understand the interpersonal dynamics of a relationship breakdown

While the conversation explores the emotional turmoil and necessity of prioritizing personal health and well-being during such transitions, our guest also explains why not all uncoupling is problematic.

About Dr Desirée van den Broek

Trained as a medical doctor, Desirée’s passion for the development of healthy cooperation in people- centered organizations inspired her to transition from medicine to medical communication teaching, individual and relationship coaching, and mediation. She also serves as an independent (team) coach for the Academy for Medical Specialists and TalentCare.

Her multidimensional perspective on healthcare is viewed through the lens of a doctor, healthcare manager and teacher/trainer.

In addition to directing the EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Netherlands foundation, she developed several EFT courses, including Emotionally Focused Mediation and Relationship Coaching.

The EFT perspective on conflict management and cooperation is vital to Desirée’s approach. Her dream is for the EFT attachment and emotion-oriented approach to be embraced by healthcare institutions and organizations alike, to benefit their patients, care providers, the professionals they employ, and the people that they serve.

Promotional Link: The Portal

If you’ve been listening to our podcast, you may have heard guests connect their birth experiences with enduring subconscious behavioural and emotional patterns. To help break this cycle, Compassionate Inquiry® offers The Portal, a 28-week trauma-informed training for perinatal health professionals; such as midwives, obstetricians, nurses and doulas, who want to empower their patients to trust their innate ability to birth, bond & nurture their child. Please use this link to learn more and register by February 23.

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Desirée’s Professional Website (Dutch Language)

Desirée’s TalentCare Profile (Dutch Language)

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