Trauma, Tea, and Tangents
Trauma, Tea, & Tangents is a weekly podcast hosted by Hannah Guy, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist. The show offers unfiltered conversations about trauma, nervous system regulation, and personal growth, blending real talk with science and humor. Each episode encourages listeners to embrace the messiness of healing while enjoying a cup of tea.
Episodes
The Pressure to Be in a Relationship: Learning to Be Happy Single
What if being single doesn't mean something is missing from your life? What if you could want a relationship and still feel fulfilled, secure, and happy exactly where you are?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with Michael McQueary, creator of the Solo Circle app and community, to unpack society's pressure to be in a relationship and how it can affect our self-wor
EMDR & Trauma Healing: Why Preparation Comes Before Processing
If you've ever started therapy thinking, “Okay, I'm ready. Let's just get rid of this trauma already,” this episode is for you.
In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah sits down with Katie Miller, LPC, owner of Inner Light Holistic Healing, EMDR-certified therapist, and EMDR consultant, to talk about something that doesn't always get enough attention when it comes to trauma therapy:
Why Healing Feels So Slow: 5 Reasons You're Not Broken
If you've been in therapy for months—or even years—and still find yourself wondering, “Why am I still like this?”, this episode is for you.
In this solo episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah breaks down five reasons healing might feel slower than you expected. And no, the answer isn't that you're broken, bad at therapy, or “too complicated.”
Sometimes you can understand your trauma intelle
Hidden Grief in Healing: Why Growth Can Bring Up Unexpected Loss
What if healing doesn't just bring relief — what if it also brings grief?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah Guy, LCSW, sits down with Marisa Ronquillo, LMFT, owner of Insightful Roots Therapy in California, to talk about a part of the healing process that often doesn't get enough attention: hidden grief.
When we begin healing from trauma, we can develop a new understanding of o
GLP-1s, Body Image & Self-Trust: Can They Heal Your Relationship With Food?
If you’ve ever wondered whether GLP-1 medications can actually help heal your relationship with food and your body — or whether they might make things more complicated — this episode is for you.
In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah Guy, LCSW, sits down with Lizzie Fischer, a certified intuitive eating counselor and certified therapeutic recreational therapist, to have a nuanced co
Music Therapy & Trauma: Why Stabilization Comes First
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 unp
The Lie That Keeps You Hating Your Body
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-w
Therapists & Money: Why You Deserve to Make More
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
Why Trauma Therapy Feels So Slow: EMDR, Intensives & Healing
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 e
Embodiment & Somatic Therapy: Reconnecting With Your Body
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 import
When Good Doesn't Mean Compatible: How to Know if Your Relationship Is Right
Can someone be a good partner... and still not be the right partner for you?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah Guy, LCSW, sits down with relationship coach and MFT intern Ella Ozer to explore one of the most difficult dating questions: How do you know whether to stay in a relationship or walk away?
Together, they discuss why compatibility is more than checking boxes, how childh
High-Functioning Anxiety: Why Women Can Overthink Everything
Why do so many high-functioning women struggle with overthinking, anxiety, and feeling like they have to do everything on their own?
In this episode, Hannah Guy, LCSW, is joined by Leslie Santana, LMFT, to explore the connection between high-functioning anxiety, childhood trauma, hyper-independence, and chronic overthinking.
Together, they unpack why so many women appear successful on the outside
Leaving Corporate America: Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?
What does it really take to leave corporate America and build a career that aligns with your values?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, host Hannah Guy is joined by former life coach and entrepreneur Samantha Pillsbury for an honest conversation about the realities of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Drawing from her experience helping others navigate personal and
Will You Ever Be Fully Healed? A Somatic Therapist Explains Self-Trust, Trauma Recovery & Living Authentically
If you've ever wondered, "Will I ever finally feel healed?" this episode is for you.
In this powerful conversation, Hannah Guy, LCSW, is joined by Megan Sherer, somatic therapist, author, podcast host, and retreat facilitator, to explore one of the biggest misconceptions in the mental health world: that healing is a destination.
Together, they unpack the self-improvement trap, why so many people f
High-Functioning Anxiety in Gen Z & Millennial Women: Perfectionism, People Pleasing & Healing
What does high-functioning anxiety actually look like? Why do so many successful, high-achieving women appear to have everything together while quietly battling constant self-doubt, perfectionism, people pleasing, and burnout?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, host Hannah Guy, LCSW, sits down with Jennifer Nobo, LCSW, co-owner of Reimagine Mental Health Collective, to explore why high-
How to Know When It's Time to Break Up: Signs to Stay, Leave, and Trust Yourself
If you've ever wondered "How do I know if it's time to break up?" or found yourself questioning whether to stay in a relationship, this episode is for you.
In this episode of Trauma, Tea & Tangents, Hannah Guy, LCSW, sits down with relationship coach and MFT intern Ella Ozer, founder of Clarity in Love, to unpack one of the hardest relationship questions people face: When is it time to leave—a
Why Understanding Your Trauma Isn't Healing It
Have you ever felt like you understand your trauma but still can't seem to move past it?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, host Hannah Guy sits down with EMDR Intensive Therapist and Hello Calm Therapy owner Hannah Ciampini, LCSW, to explore one of the most common frustrations in trauma recovery: feeling stuck despite years of insight and self-awareness.
Together, they unpack why intel
EMDR Therapy Explained: Healing Trauma, PTSD & Attachment Wounds
What is EMDR therapy, and how does it actually help people heal from trauma?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, host Hannah Guy, LCSW, sits down with EMDR consultant and therapist Dana Carretta-Stein, LMHC, to break down one of the most misunderstood trauma therapies available today. Together, they explore how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) works, why trauma gets "
Attachment Styles & Modern Dating: How to Build Healthy Relationships
Dating can feel confusing, overwhelming, and emotionally exhausting—but what if the challenge isn't just dating itself?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with trauma therapist Sarah Russ, LCSW, to explore how attachment styles, vulnerability, communication patterns, and nervous system regulation influence the way we connect in romantic relationships.
Together, they
How Your Nervous System Impacts Dating
Why do some relationships feel safe while others leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly second-guessing yourself?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with therapist Sarah Russ, LCSW, to explore the powerful connection between nervous system regulation, trauma, attachment styles, and modern dating. Together, they break down how past experiences can shap
Therapist Burnout: How to Build a Sustainable Mental Health Career
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with licensed professional counselor Ashley Pettway, LPC, for an honest conversation about therapist burnout, mental health careers, private practice, and the emotional toll of helping professions. Together, they explore why so many therapists, counselors, and social workers experience chronic stress, compassion fatigue, and financ
Overcoming Decision Paralysis
What if the hardest part of decision-making isn’t choosing wrong — but learning to trust yourself enough to choose at all?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with former life coach Sam Pillsbury for an honest conversation about decision paralysis, anxiety around making the “right” choice, and how to build confidence in yourself one small decision at a time.
Together
Emotional Eating Explained by a Dietitian & Therapist: How to Break the Cycle
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with non-diet dietitian Rachel Meyer to explore the psychology behind emotional eating, overeating, and the restrict-binge cycle. Together, they unpack how stress, emotional triggers, and deeply wired neural pathways can shape our relationship with food — and what it actually takes to create sustainable change.
Rachel shares practi
Brain Spotting Explained: How Trauma Is Stored in the Body & Brain
What if healing trauma wasn’t about talking more — but about helping the brain process what words can’t reach?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with licensed therapist Ashley Pettway, LPC, to explore Brain Spotting — an innovative trauma therapy modality often compared to EMDR that helps clients process unresolved trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and deeply s
What No One Tells Therapists About Starting a Practice
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, we sit down with therapist and business owner Kamber Peerboom, LICSW, to break down what it actually takes to start and grow a private practice.
From the lack of business training in graduate programs to the fear of financial instability, we’re having an honest conversation about the barriers therapists face—and how to move through them with confidence
Two Trauma Therapists on How Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Relationships
What if the patterns showing up in your relationships didn’t start in adulthood—but in childhood?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, host Hannah Guy sits down with trauma therapist Leslie Santana to unpack how childhood trauma and generational trauma shape the way we connect, attach, and respond in relationships.
Together, they explore how early experiences influence attachment styles,
It Was Never About Food: The Relationship Patterns Behind Eating Disorders
What if eating disorders aren’t just about food—but about relationships?
In this episode of Trauma Tea & Tangents, host Hannah Guy sits down with PsyD and eating disorder specialist Katelyn Campbell to explore the powerful connection between eating disorders, family dynamics, and the nervous system.
Together, they unpack how early relationships shape our connection to food, why eating disorder
The Truth About Diet Culture & Emotional Eating With A Dietician
Struggling with emotional eating, food guilt, or feeling stuck in the cycle of dieting? In this episode, we sit down with non-diet dietitian Rachel Meyer to unpack what it really means to build a healthy relationship with food—without restriction, shame, or rules.
We explore how diet culture impacts mental health, why labeling foods as “good” or “bad” can backfire, and how to reconnect with your b
EMDR for Trauma: How It Actually Works
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy interviews licensed mental health counselor Kristina Spurlock about EMDR therapy, trauma processing, and evidence-based approaches to trauma healing.
They explain how EMDR works, including its eight phases, bilateral stimulation, and how traumatic memories are stored and reprocessed in the brain. The conversation also explores adapting EMDR
From Body Hate to Body Neutral: Healing After an Eating Disorder
What does healing your relationship with your body actually look like after an eating disorder?
In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, we sit down with Hannah Guy and Katelyn Campbell, Psy.D., who specializes in working with eating disorders, to explore the complex and non-linear journey of body image healing and recovery. From deep-rooted body hatred to developing body neutrality, this con
Why Authenticity in Therapy Matters More Than Technique
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
Nutrition’s Hidden Role in Mental Health – Dietitian Explains
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 f
Hyper-independence in Relationships: Why Vulnerability Feels So Hard
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:
Wh
Is Hyper Independence a Trauma Response?
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 regula
Healing After Trauma in Relationships: Triggers, Codependency & Emotional Safety
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
Conversation with a Sex Therapist: Sex Isn’t the Goal
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.
Takeaways:
How cultural and religious backgrounds shape perceptions of pleasure
Why sex is oft
Why Trauma Makes Relationships Feel Hard
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 gr
Stop Overthinking Every Choice
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
How Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Can Transform Your Trauma Recovery
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 t
Outgrowing Survival Mode: The Real Work of Trauma Recovery
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.
⏱️ Episode Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction to Trauma and Healing
01:44 — Outgrowing
Anxious or Avoidant? Understanding Your Relationship Patterns
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
Dissociation: What Even Is It, Really?
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
What's an Emotion anyways?
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 emotiona
From Friends to Lovers and Everything In Between: Navigating Change
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.
What you’ll hear in this epis
EMDR Explained: 5 Reasons to Try It
In this solo episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, I’m sitting down to chat all about EMDR—what it is, why it works, and why I think it can be such a powerful tool for healing trauma. I’ll share five big reasons EMDR might be worth exploring, how it’s different from traditional talk therapy, and what the process actually looks like. I also touch on some of the common worries or skepticism people h
Life After Burnout: Healing, Rest, and Looking Ahead
On this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, I’m joined by Stephanie High, a performance psychology practitioner and trauma-informed educator who works with women and athletes navigating burnout and trauma.
We dive deep into the realities of burnout—especially in the world of corporate America—and explore what healing from trauma can look like when you start to imagine a future beyond survival mo
How to Heal When Nothing Feels Certain
In this solo episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah invites you to settle in with your favorite cup of tea and explore the often uncomfortable space of uncertainty. For many of us, trauma wires our brains to crave control, predictability, and safety—so when life feels uncertain, it can trigger deep-rooted fear and survival responses.
Hannah unpacks how trauma impacts the way we relate to the
In Between Who I Was and Who I’m Becoming
On this week's episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, we talk about the riveting question we all ask ourselves at some point in our lives "Who am I now?"
You’re not the same woman you were 10 years ago—maybe you’re a mother, a daughter, a partner, a professional, a survivor, a seeker… or someone in the thick of figuring it all out. But what happens when life transitions shake your sense of identity
Sick and Silent: The Overlooked Link Between Illness, Trauma, and Mental Health
On this week's episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, we sit down with Sami Leyde — a professional dancer, performer, and passionate advocate for POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome). Sami shares her deeply personal journey of living with chronic illness, and how for years, her symptoms were dismissed, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood by the medical system
Healing Touch: Sex, Trauma, and the Journey Back
This week on Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, we’re pouring a strong cup and diving headfirst into one of the most avoided yet deeply important conversations: sex and sexual trauma. Sex is often cloaked in silence—especially when trauma is involved—but we’re here to unpack the many faces of sexual trauma, how it shows up in our lives, and most importantly, how we can begin to heal from it.
Joining us fo
Let’s Get Honest about Adoption... The Good, Bad, and Everything in-between
This week on Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, we’re diving into the often-ignored reality of adoption trauma—because being “chosen” doesn’t cancel out birth trauma, identity confusion, or attachment wounds. Tisheila Justice, LCSW, joins us to unpack how early childhood development, attachment theory, and the loss of cultural identity deeply impact our ability to feel safe, connected, and emotionally reg
Change Isn’t Magic — It’s Mindset (and a Little Bit of Chaos)
In this episode, I'm joined by the badass confidence creator herself, Sam Pillsbury, and let’s just say — we go all in on what it actually takes to create real change (spoiler: it’s not just manifesting and good vibes).
We dive deep into the messy, uncomfortable, and very real journey of shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance one. We talk about why change feels so damn hard, how sneaky s
Intrusive as Hell: The OCD Experience
OCD isn’t just about being “neat” or “a little anxious.” It can feel like your brain is holding you hostage with relentless, intrusive thoughts no one talks about out loud.
In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Webb from Better Minds Counseling (@bettermindscounseling on IG) bettermindscounseling-services.com to dive into the unfiltered truth about OCD. We explore how it can parallel trauma in
Should Your Therapist Be in Therapy? (Spoiler: Yes.)
Let’s be honest—if your therapist hasn’t been to therapy, that’s a red flag the size of a weighted blanket. In this episode, Hannah talks with Erin Kelly, LCSW, who’s done actual research on why therapists need to do their own inner work (and what can go sideways if they don’t).
They get into the nitty gritty of what happens when unprocessed junk seeps into the therapy room, why “just breathing th
CPTSD or ADHD? Or Both? (You're Not Crazy)
CPTSD or ADHD? Or Both? (You're Not Crazy)
Is it trauma? Is it neurodivergence? Or is it just your brain throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks? In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the messy overlap between CPTSD and ADHD—why they can look freakishly similar, how to tell the difference (hint: it's not your Google search history), and why either way, you’re not broken or lazy
Dating Without Losing Your Mind: A Therapist & Dating Coach Tell All
Let’s be real—dating can feel like a rollercoaster designed by someone who definitely skipped their own therapy sessions. In this kickoff episode, Hannah teams up with seasoned dating coach Brin to get honest about the messy, beautiful chaos of modern dating.
We’re unpacking:
The truth about loneliness (and why it doesn’t mean there’s something “wrong” with you)
How being single is completely nor
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