Trauma, Tea, and Tangents

What does it really mean to be authentic in therapy—and why does it matter so much for healing?

In this episode, Hannah Guy sits down with therapist Kamber Peerboom, LICSW, to explore how authenticity shapes the therapist-client relationship in ways that go far beyond traditional clinical training. They unpack the pressure therapists often feel to present as “perfect” or neutral, and how that can actually create distance instead of...

What if the way you eat could directly impact your mental health, mood, and stress levels?

In this episode, Hannah Guy sits down with registered dietitian Melissa Wadolowski to explore the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health. They break down the science of the gut-brain connection, explain how the gut microbiome influences mood and brain health, and share practical strategies for supporting mental wellness throu...

What is hyper-independence in relationships — and why does it make vulnerability feel so uncomfortable?

In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy is joined by guest Kelsey Wood, marriage and family therapist and coach, to explore how hyper-independence affects romantic relationships, dating patterns, emotional health, and long-term partnership dynamics.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Why do I struggle to be vulnerabl...

Hyper independence is often a trauma response rooted in childhood trauma and unmet emotional needs. In this episode, Hannah Guy sits down with therapist and coach Kelsey Wood to explore how high-functioning women develop self-reliance as a survival strategy — and why control can feel safer than vulnerability.

Together, they unpack how childhood experiences shape attachment styles, emotional regulation, and adult relationships. They...

In this episode of Trauma Tea and Tangents, Sex Therapist Esme Vallette returns to explore one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — aspects of trauma recovery: healing within relationships.

Can a relationship actually help you heal trauma? What happens when your safest partner becomes your biggest trigger? And how do you balance personal responsibility with healthy support?

We dive deep into emotional safety, attachment wound...

Why does pleasure feel unsafe after trauma?

Hannah Guy and sex therapist Esme Valette explore how trauma, conditioning, and performance-based intimacy disconnect us from pleasure—and how slowing down, curiosity, and non-goal oriented touch can help rebuild safety, connection, and trust with the body.

• How cultural and religious backgrounds shape perceptions of pleasure

• Why sex is often taught as a linear, goal-ori...

What if feeling “broken” after trauma isn’t a sign that something’s wrong with you — but actually proof your nervous system did what it needed to survive?

In this episode, therapist Hannah Guy gets real about the messy, confusing feelings that often come after trauma and how they show up in our relationships. Why can love, intimacy, and even close friendships feel triggering? How do we navigate grief, self-doubt, and moments of dys...

In this episode, therapist Hannah Guy breaks down why decision-making feels overwhelming for people with trauma histories and chronic anxiety. She explains how the nervous system confuses emotional discomfort with danger, why trauma creates pressure to make the “right” choice, and how fight/flight/fawn/freeze show up when we’re faced with everyday decisions.

Hannah shares trauma-informed tools to reduce decision paralysis, regulate...

In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, licensed therapist Hannah Guy explores the world of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)—a groundbreaking approach to mental health and trauma healing. Hannah breaks down what KAP is, how it works, and what clients can expect from preparation to integration. She also shares insights from her own professional and personal experiences with psychedelic therapy, offering an authentic persp...

Hannah Guy sits down with Meg Kub, LPC of Wellness with Meg to chat about what healing really looks like. From outgrowing your survival self to learning to trust yourself again, they talk about the twists and turns of trauma recovery. Healing isn’t neat or linear — it’s layered, sometimes slow, but always worth it.

00:00 — Introduction to Trauma and Healing 01:44 — Outgrowing the Survival Self 05:19 — The Journ...

In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy chats with Abby Wilson, LCSW, an existential therapist who helps women navigate quarter-life challenges and attachment trauma. They break down the messy, sometimes hilarious realities of attachment styles in today’s dating world — from overthinking texts as an anxious partner to avoiding feelings at all costs as an avoidant one.

Abby shares insights on self-worth, body signal...

Ever find yourself driving home and suddenly thinking, “Wait… how did I even get here?” That’s dissociation in action. In this episode, we’re unpacking what dissociation really is, why our brains do it, and how it’s sometimes more friend than foe. We’ll talk about the ways dissociation protects us, the moments it trips us up, and how to come back to the present when your mind has basically hit the “autopilot” button.

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Feeling your emotions can be harder than it seems—but avoiding them comes at a cost. In this episode, Hannah Guy explores why uncomfortable feelings can feel overwhelming, how cultural, biological, and personal factors shape the way we experience emotions, and practical ways to safely tune in and process them. Drawing from her experience as a therapist, Hannah shares guidance for building emotional awareness, embracing your inner w...

In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, I sit down with therapist and podcast host Jazzmyn Proctor to talk about navigating relationships, embracing change, and the self-discoveries that come with dating and letting go. Whether you’re facing shifting friendships, romantic challenges, or life transitions, this conversation offers honest insight and encouragement.

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