The Trauma Teacher

Ever find yourself asking, “Why am I anxious when everything seems fine?” In this episode, we unpack what’s really going on when your nervous system won’t let you relax—even in calm moments. Drawing from the Trauma Model, I’ll help you understand how trauma wires the brain and body to stay in survival mode, why safety can feel threatening, and what you can do to create lasting calm.

What You’ll Learn:

• How trauma creates chron...

Have you ever felt trapped in a relationship that you know is unhealthy, but you just can’t seem to leave? You may be dealing with a trauma bond. In this episode, I break down what trauma bonds are and why they form.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What a trauma bond is and how it differs from a healthy attachment.
• The psychological and biological reasons you feel stuck.

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Burnout is one of the biggest hidden struggles therapists and healers face—yet no one really talks about it until it’s too late. If you've ever felt exhausted, emotionally drained, or even questioned whether you can keep doing this work, you're not alone. But burnout isn’t just a byproduct of working in the mental health field—it’s a sign that something deeper needs to change.

In this episode, we break down the real reasons why mos...

In this episode of The Trauma Teacher, Janice Holland dives into the blind spots of the mental health industry and explores what we’re getting wrong—and, more importantly, how we can fix it. From overemphasizing credentials and theories to neglecting our own healing and the human connection, this conversation is packed with insights and actionable tips to help you thrive as a healer while providing the best care for your clients.

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Feeling overwhelmed in sessions is something every therapist experiences. When clients bring complex issues, it’s easy to feel scattered and unsure where to start.

In this episode, we explore why overwhelm happens—unpacking the root causes like emotional resonance, unclear goals, boundary blurring, and how trauma impacts mirror neurons. Understanding these patterns is the first step to reclaiming clarity, confidence, and effectiven...

In this episode of The Trauma Teacher podcast, Janice Holland explains why clients often get stuck despite doing all the journal prompts, affirmations, manifestation techniques, and more. This powerful episode uncovers what’s happening behind the scenes and provides valuable insights into how to help clients break through the walls they encounter in their healing journey.

Janice also shares key takeaways from her mini course, Beyon...

This episode addresses the role of the healer in supporting clients facing seemingly impossible situations. How can we help and support them without unintentionally communicating they are helpless and stuck?

Listen to find out the 5 tools you can use to empower your clients without letting fear be the driver. 

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