Trauma, Tea, and Tangents

For when therapy didn’t click...or just straight-up sucked. Trauma, Tea, & Tangents is your weekly dose of unfiltered, unapologetic, and unexpectedly healing conversation. Hosted by Hannah Guy, LCSW—a trauma therapist who knows firsthand that healing isn’t linear, self-growth is messy, and sometimes you just need to laugh at the chaos—this podcast dives into all things trauma, nervous system, and the wild ride of being human. Expect a blend of real talk, solid science, and compassionate hot takes, sprinkled with plenty of tangents (because who actually stays on track when they’re talking about trauma?). So grab your tea, get comfy, and let’s spill, sip, and sort through it all—one tangent at a time.

Trauma, Tea, and Tangents is a health podcast hosted by Hannah Guy, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #51

  Music Therapy & Trauma: Why Stabilization Comes First

  Sep 11, 202626 min

  What if healing from trauma doesn't always start by talking about the trauma itself? In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah Guy, LCSW, is joined by Chris Morrison, LPC, owner of Minds and Melody Therapy Services, to explore the role of music therapy in trauma healing, nervous system regulation, and building a sense of safety before deeper trauma processing begins. Together, they unpack what music therapy actually is, what a music therapy session can look like, and how music can be used as a therapeutic tool to support emotional, cognitive, and social goals. Chris explains how interventions like active music listening, guided imagery, songwriting, and instrument playing can create opportunities for healing that may feel different from traditional talk therapy. They also dive into the importance of stabilization before trauma reprocessing. Because trauma therapy isn't about forcing yourself to relive everything that happened or jumping straight into the most painful memories before your nervous system is ready. Whether you're navigating PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, dissociation, emotional overwhelm, or simply curious about music therapy, this conversation offers a deeper look at how we can build capacity, expand our window of tolerance, and create experiences of safety in the body. You'll learn how music can become an anchor during difficult moments, how predictable and repetitive sounds can support nervous system regulation, and how gradually introducing discomfort in a safe environment can help build distress tolerance without overwhelming your system. Whether you're interested in music therapy, currently doing trauma work, or wondering why your therapist keeps focusing on coping skills before getting into the “real” work, this episode is a reminder that stabilization is not avoiding healing. Sometimes, stabilization is the healing. Before we ask the nervous system to revisit what once felt unbearable, we may first need to help it learn something new: that discomfort can come and go, that activation doesn't have to mean danger, and that you can return to safety again. Chapters 00:59 – Welcome & Meet Chris Morrison 01:49 – Chris's Experience as a Music Therapist 02:10 – What Is Music Therapy? 03:16 – What Does Music Therapy Look Like in Session? 04:00 – Why Music Can Access Experiences Beyond Words 05:12 – Music, Memory & Emotional Expression 06:31 – Using Music as a Therapeutic Intervention 08:04 – Why Stabilization Comes Before Trauma Reprocessing 09:18 – Understanding the Window of Tolerance 10:42 – Building Capacity for Trauma Healing 12:05 – When Trauma Therapy Moves Too Fast 13:30 – Why You Don't Have to “Rip Off the Band-Aid” 15:02 – Safety, Readiness & Collaborative Trauma Work 16:24 – Why Going Outside Your Window of Tolerance Can Be Harmful 17:21 – The “Jumping Off the Cliff” Myth of Trauma Therapy 18:03 – Using Music Therapy to Build Capacity 18:26 – Combining Breathwork & Music 19:46 – Music as a Tool for Distress Tolerance 20:14 – Using Breath as an Anchor During Discomfort 21:30 – Gradually Building Nervous System Capacity 22:40 – How Music Can Support Emotional Regulation 23:50 – Bringing Stabilization Skills Into Everyday Life 25:02 – Chris's Work & Resources 26:00 – Final Thoughts & Closing ✨ Connect with Chris Morrison: Instagram: @christophermorrisonlpc ✨Looking for trauma therapy in Pennsylvania or Colorado? Revive Therapy Services specializes in trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, eating disorder treatment, body image concerns, PTSD, complex trauma, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). We offer virtual and in person therapy throughout Pennsylvania and Colorado. Learn more: https://www.revivetherapyservices.com/?utm_source=Bio&utm_medium=Pod Instagram & TikTok: @revivetherapyservices Worksheets: https://www.revivetherapyservices.com/store

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  Episode #50

  The Lie That Keeps You Hating Your Body

  Sep 4, 202627 min

  What if losing weight, following the “perfect” diet, or finally changing your body doesn't actually make you feel confident? In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah Guy, LCSW, is joined by certified intuitive eating coach and therapeutic recreation therapist Lizzie Fischer to unpack one of the biggest lies behind body image struggles: the belief that happiness, confidence, and self-worth are waiting for us on the other side of a smaller body. Together, they explore diet culture, disordered eating, intuitive eating, eating disorder recovery, food freedom, and the complicated relationship between trauma, the nervous system, and our relationship with food and our bodies. Lizzie shares her own journey from dieting and body dissatisfaction to bulimia, orthorexic behaviors, and eventually finding a more compassionate and trusting relationship with food through intuitive eating and body awareness. Hannah and Lizzie also discuss why eating disorders and disordered eating can become coping mechanisms, how food and body image can act as a distraction from deeper emotional pain, and why healing often requires more than simply changing your eating habits. Whether you're struggling with body image, chronic dieting, binge eating, disordered eating, or constantly feeling like you'll finally be happy once you lose “just a few more pounds,” this conversation offers a different perspective. You'll learn why the goalposts around body image often continue to move, why unconditional permission to eat can feel so scary, how rebuilding trust with your body takes time, and why healing your relationship with food doesn't have to mean achieving a particular body size. In this episode, we discuss: Why losing weight doesn't automatically create body confidence The lie that the “perfect” body or diet will finally make you happy Growing up in diet culture and learning body dissatisfaction Lizzie's experience with bulimia, orthorexic behaviors, and recovery How intuitive eating can help rebuild trust with food and your body Why disordered eating can become a coping mechanism The connection between trauma, dissociation, and eating disorders Why food and body image can distract us from deeper emotional pain How the nervous system influences eating patterns and behavior Interrupting binge eating patterns with curiosity and mindfulness Why healing your relationship with food takes time Making small changes that feel safe for your nervous system Why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating disorder recovery What unconditional permission to eat actually means Letting go of rigid food rules and the fear of losing control How to rebuild self-trust around food and eating Body awareness, interoception, and learning what your body is communicating Why your body can be resilient—even when you don't make the “perfect” choice The pressure to believe healing will automatically lead to weight loss Why your healing, self-worth, and progress cannot be measured by the number on a scale Whether you're in eating disorder recovery, exploring intuitive eating, or simply exhausted from constantly thinking about food and your body, this episode is a reminder that healing isn't about finally finding the perfect set of rules. It's about learning to step outside of them. Your relationship with food and your body may take time to heal, and that healing might look different than you expected. You may lose weight, gain weight, or stay the same—but none of those outcomes determine whether you've healed. Because your worth was never supposed to depend on the size of your body in the first place. Chapters 00:57 – Welcome & Meet Lizzie Fischer 01:58 – Lizzie's Journey With Diet Culture & Body Image 03:00 – When Dieting Turned Into an Eating Disorder 04:00 – Bulimia, Recovery & Asking for Support 05:27 – Discovering Intuitive Eating & Food Freedom 06:17 – How Diet Culture and Disordered Eating Become Normalized 07:27 – The Lie of the “Perfect” Body 08:07 – Food Freedom & Letting Go of the Pressure to Be Smaller 08:41 – Trauma, Dissociation & Eating Disorders 10:02 – Using Food and Body Image as a Coping Mechanism 10:46 – Why Reaching Your Goal Weight Is Never Enough 12:34 – Rewiring Patterns & Creating New Coping Strategies 14:28 – Healing Slowly and Safely 16:00 – Why Recovery Looks Different for Everyone 16:58 – Intuitive Eating vs. Using Food to Cope 18:24 – What Does Unconditional Permission to Eat Mean? 19:26 – Learning to Trust Your Body Around Food 20:08 – Letting Go of Perfection Around Eating 21:07 – Body Awareness, Interoception & Rebuilding Self-Trust 22:29 – Does Healing Your Relationship With Food Lead to Weight Loss? 23:32 – Why You Can't Measure Healing by the Scale 24:18 – Lizzie's Yoga Practice & Reconnecting With Your Body 25:22 – Eating Disorder Therapy & Resources 26:12 – Final Thoughts & Closing ✨ Connect with Lizzie Fischer: Instagram: @lizziefischer.coaching Website: lizziefischercoaching.com/services ✨Looking for trauma therapy in Pennsylvania or Colorado? Revive Therapy Services specializes in trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, eating disorder treatment, body image concerns, PTSD, complex trauma, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). We offer virtual and in person therapy throughout Pennsylvania and Colorado. Learn more: https://www.revivetherapyservices.com/?utm_source=Bio&utm_medium=Pod Instagram & TikTok: @revivetherapyservices Worksheets: https://www.revivetherapyservices.com/store

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  Episode #49

  Therapists & Money: Why You Deserve to Make More

  Aug 28, 202623 min

  What if wanting to make more money as a therapist doesn't make you greedy, selfish, or less compassionate? In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah Guy, LCSW, sits down with fellow therapist and group practice owner Jen Nobo, LCSW, to have an honest conversation about the complicated relationship therapists have with money, charging their worth, and building a financially sustainable private practice. Together, they unpack the message so many therapists—especially social workers—hear throughout their education and careers: "We didn't get into this work to make money." But what happens when that mindset becomes a belief that therapists shouldn't want financial stability, abundance, or a better quality of life? Hannah and Jen explore therapist money mindset, the pressure to keep therapy affordable, low wages in mental health, the financial investment required to become a therapist, and why therapists shouldn't have to sacrifice their own financial well-being to care deeply about their clients. Whether you're a therapist considering private practice, a newer clinician figuring out what to charge, or an established practice owner struggling with pricing and limiting beliefs around money, this conversation will challenge the idea that making a good living and being a compassionate therapist are mutually exclusive. You'll learn why charging what you're worth can actually support better client care, how therapist burnout is connected to unsustainable workloads, and why building a financially sustainable practice can give therapists more capacity to specialize, seek consultation, continue their education, and show up more fully for their clients. In this episode, we discuss: Why therapists are taught that they shouldn't get into the field for the money How therapist money mindset can impact pricing and private practice decisions Why wanting financial abundance doesn't make you a bad therapist The financial investment involved in becoming a licensed therapist Why therapists often undervalue their education, training, and clinical expertise The pressure to offer low-cost or sliding-scale therapy How charging sustainable rates can support therapist well-being The connection between therapist burnout and excessive caseloads Why seeing 30–40 clients a week isn't sustainable for everyone How therapist capacity impacts the quality of mental health care Why newer therapists don't necessarily need to discount their services Challenging limiting beliefs around what clients can and cannot afford Why specialization and advanced training require financial investment How private practice can create more freedom and flexibility for therapists The return on investment of therapy for clients Why therapy is a long-term investment rather than a quick fix Why therapists can care deeply about their clients and still want to make money Creating a sustainable therapy practice without sacrificing your values Whether you're a therapist in community mental health, considering private practice, building a group practice, or simply questioning your relationship with money, this episode is a reminder that financial sustainability and compassionate care can coexist. Therapists deserve to be paid fairly for the education, emotional labor, expertise, and responsibility they bring to their work. Caring about people and wanting a financially stable life aren't mutually exclusive. Chapters 00:57 – Welcome & Meet Jen Nobo 01:22 – Why Therapists Have Complicated Relationships With Money 01:46 – “We Didn't Get Into This to Make Money” 02:04 – Can Therapists Have an Abundance Mindset? 02:34 – Is Affordable Therapy the Therapist's Responsibility? 03:39 – Why Therapists Are Expected to Sacrifice Financially 04:37 – The Financial Investment of Becoming a Therapist 05:47 – How Long Does It Take to Become a Licensed Therapist? 06:20 – The Emotional Labor of Being a Therapist 07:43 – Low Pay & the Cost of Mental Health Work 08:27 – Unrealistic Caseloads & Therapist Burnout 09:08 – Why Therapists Normalize Being Underpaid 10:09 – The “Earn Your Keep” Mentality in Private Practice 10:48 – Should New Therapists Charge Less? 11:50 – Challenging Limiting Beliefs Around Therapist Rates 12:37 – Are We Underestimating What Clients Can Afford? 13:54 – Low Rates, High Caseloads & Unsustainable Practices 14:36 – How Caseload Size Impacts Quality of Therapy 15:38 – Why Therapists Need Financial Freedom to Specialize 16:35 – Generalists vs. Specialists in Mental Health 16:55 – Therapist Capacity, Self-Care & Quality of Care 18:21 – The Client Perspective: Is Therapy Worth the Investment? 19:12 – Therapy as a Long-Term Investment 20:26 – Why Making Money Doesn't Make You a Bad Therapist 21:10 – Final Thoughts & Resources ✨ Connect with Jennifer Nobo: Instagram & TikTok: @jen.nobo Website: reimaginementalhealthcollective.com ✨Looking for trauma therapy in Pennsylvania or Colorado? Revive Therapy Services specializes in trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, eating disorder treatment, body image concerns, PTSD, complex trauma, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). We offer virtual and in person therapy throughout Pennsylvania and Colorado. Learn more: https://www.revivetherapyservices.com/?utm_source=Bio&utm_medium=Pod Instagram & TikTok: @revivetherapyservices Worksheets: https://www.revivetherapyservices.com/store

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  Episode #48

  Why Trauma Therapy Feels So Slow: EMDR, Intensives & Healing

  Aug 22, 202620 min

  Ever wondered why therapy feels so slow or why you aren't "better" yet? What if slow doesn't mean therapy isn't working? In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah Guy, LCSW, is joined by Hannah Ciampini, LCSW, owner of Hello Calm Therapy, to talk about why trauma therapy can feel frustratingly slow and why building the capacity to heal often requires more time and preparation than we expect. Together, they explore the differences between weekly therapy and EMDR intensives, why some clients seek intensive therapy when they feel stuck, and how nervous system capacity plays a major role in trauma recovery. They also discuss why healing from complex trauma can't always be rushed and why sometimes the most important work happening in therapy may not feel like you're making progress at all. Whether you're considering EMDR therapy, trauma therapy, an EMDR intensive, or you've been in therapy for months and are wondering when you're finally going to feel better, this conversation offers an honest look at what trauma healing can actually look like. You'll learn why consistency matters, how your nervous system's capacity affects trauma processing, why EMDR has multiple phases for a reason, and how going too fast in trauma therapy can actually make the healing process more difficult. In this episode, we discuss: Why trauma therapy can feel slow even when you're making progress The difference between weekly therapy and EMDR intensives How EMDR intensives can help clients who feel stuck in weekly therapy Why consistency matters in trauma recovery How the nervous system responds to stress and trauma What "nervous system capacity" actually means Why trauma healing requires building your capacity slowly The relationship between complex trauma and consistent therapeutic relationships Why EMDR preparation is just as important as reprocessing The eight phases of EMDR and why therapists shouldn't skip the preparation stages How rushing trauma therapy can lead to overwhelm or retraumatization Why your therapist should be able to explain what you're working on and why How to ask your therapist questions about your treatment plan Why therapy isn't one-size-fits-all How clients can continue building nervous system capacity outside of therapy Whether you're frustrated that therapy isn't moving quickly enough, wondering if EMDR is right for you, or simply trying to understand why trauma healing takes time, this episode is a reminder that slow doesn't necessarily mean stuck. Trauma therapy isn't about jumping off the highest cliff and hoping you'll somehow land safely. It's about building enough safety, coping skills, and nervous system capacity that you can eventually face what once felt impossible—and know that you can handle it. Chapters 00:58 – Welcome & Meet Hannah Ciampini 01:28 – Why Does Therapy Feel So Slow? 01:44 – What Is an EMDR Intensive? 02:32 – Weekly Therapy vs. Intensive Therapy 03:19 – Why We Want Healing to Happen Faster 03:46 – The Value of Consistent Weekly Therapy 04:37 – How the Therapeutic Relationship Can Be Healing 05:32 – Using Intensives to Get Unstuck 05:47 – What Is Nervous System Capacity? 06:57 – Building Your Nervous System "Response Team" 07:54 – Why Trauma Healing Takes Time 08:23 – Why Healing Requires Going Slowly 09:09 – Who Is a Good Fit for an EMDR Intensive? 10:30 – You Don't Have to Jump Off the 60-Foot Cliff 11:15 – The Importance of EMDR Preparation 11:58 – Why EMDR Has Eight Phases 12:44 – Why You Shouldn't Rush Trauma Work 13:31 – When Urgency Is a Sign to Slow Down 14:04 – Can EMDR Be Re-Traumatic? 14:41 – Why the "Slow" Work Matters 15:16 – How to Ask Your Therapist About Your Progress 15:58 – Advocating for Yourself in Therapy 16:49 – What a Healthy Therapeutic Relationship Looks Like 17:44 – Understanding Your EMDR Treatment Plan 17:56 – EMDR Intensives & Coaching for Therapists 18:11 – Resources for Building Nervous System Capacity 19:02 – Final Thoughts & Closing ✨ Connect with Hannah Ciampini: Instagram: @blueprintandbloomlab Website: www.Hellocalmtherapy.com ✨Looking for trauma therapy in Pennsylvania or Colorado? Revive Therapy Services specializes in trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, eating disorder treatment, body image concerns, PTSD, complex trauma, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). We offer virtual and in person therapy throughout Pennsylvania and Colorado. Learn more: www.revivetherapyservices.com Instagram & TikTok: @revivetherapyservices Worksheets: https://www.revivetherapyservices.com/store

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  Episode #47

  Embodiment & Somatic Therapy: Reconnecting With Your Body

  Aug 14, 202624 min

  What if healing isn't just about understanding what's happening in your mind—but learning to listen to what's happening in your body? In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah Guy, LCSW, is joined by somatic therapist, author, retreat facilitator, and embodiment practitioner Megan Sherer to explore what embodiment actually means and why reconnecting with your body can be such an important part of trauma healing. Together, Hannah and Megan unpack the difference between intellectualizing your emotions and actually experiencing them in your body. They discuss somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, interoception, dissociation, emotional regulation, and why understanding your patterns isn't always enough to create meaningful change. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, panic, emotional overwhelm, body image concerns, or simply feel disconnected from your body, this conversation offers a compassionate introduction to embodiment and practical ways to begin developing greater body awareness. You'll learn why healing doesn't always mean fixing or getting rid of uncomfortable sensations, how to recognize when your nervous system is outside your window of tolerance, and why building a relationship with your body can ultimately strengthen self-trust. In this episode, we discuss: What embodiment actually means and how it differs from intellectualizing emotions The connection between somatic therapy and trauma healing Why understanding your patterns isn't always enough to create change How the body responds to emotional and physical pain Learning to sit with uncomfortable sensations without immediately trying to fix them The difference between healthy distraction, dissociation, and avoidance Understanding your window of tolerance and practicing nervous system regulation How pendulation can help you move between discomfort and regulation Using small, manageable steps to build your capacity for emotional discomfort Interoception and learning to recognize your body's internal signals How trauma can disconnect us from our body's needs, wants, and boundaries Simple ways to practice body awareness in everyday life Using music and other low-stakes experiences to recognize your body's "yes" and "no" How listening to your body can strengthen self-trust Moving from analytical self-awareness to embodied self-awareness Whether you're new to somatic therapy or you've been doing trauma healing work for years, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to understand every feeling before you can begin to listen to your body. Your body isn't something you have to fight, fix, or escape from. With practice, it can become a source of information, self-trust, and connection. Chapters 01:28 – Welcome & Introducing Megan Sherer 01:52 – What Is Embodiment? 03:39 – Megan's Journey Into Somatic Work 06:21 – When Talk Therapy Isn't Enough 08:00 – Learning to Feel Instead of Intellectualize 09:15 – You Don't Have to Fix Every Sensation 10:49 – How the Body Responds to Emotional Pain 12:02 – Sitting With Discomfort & Building Capacity 12:28 – Knowing When You've Reached Your Limit 13:13 – Dissociation, Distraction & Healthy Coping 14:42 – Pendulation & Staying Within Your Window of Tolerance 15:00 – Using Small Steps to Build Emotional Capacity 16:25 – Trauma, Dissociation & Reconnecting With the Body 16:56 – Interoception & Listening to Your Body's Basic Needs 17:50 – Building Body Awareness Through Everyday Experiences 19:11 – Trauma, Self-Trust & Learning to Listen to Yourself 19:33 – From Analytical Self-Awareness to Embodied Self-Awareness 21:25 – Megan's Embodiment Work & Resources 22:10 – Revive Therapy Services & Healing Resources 22:56 – Final Thoughts & Closing ✨ Connect with Megan Sherer: Instagram: @megansherer TikTok: @healwithmegs Website: www.megansherer.com ✨Looking for trauma therapy in Pennsylvania or Colorado? Revive Therapy Services specializes in trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, eating disorder treatment, body image concerns, PTSD, complex trauma, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). We offer virtual and in person therapy throughout Pennsylvania and Colorado. Learn more: www.revivetherapyservices.com Instagram & TikTok: @revivetherapyservices Worksheets: https://www.revivetherapyservices.com/store

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