The Trauma & Recovery Podcast Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:15:23 -0400 http://www.transformingtrauma.org en-us © 2026 The Trauma & Recovery Podcast yes db60add6-5213-5ac9-b5f1-e74f46c863a3 Alicia McCleod episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) mental health, counseling, recovery, therapy, self help, healing, ptsd, depression, anxiety, trauma Alicia McCleod https://storage.buzzsprout.com/li0b2v0m8bssmozt984rnik4xmey?.jpg The Trauma & Recovery Podcast http://www.transformingtrauma.org Coping Skill Practice- Mindful Eating Practice Coping Skill Practice- Mindful Eating Practice In Episode 14, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, shares important tools or coping skills that people can use to calm the mind and body as well as contain upsetting thoughts, feelings, or memories.

My website can be found at www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In Episode 14, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, shares important tools or coping skills that people can use to calm the mind and body as well as contain upsetting thoughts, feelings, or memories.

My website can be found at www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-14594748 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 420 full false Coping Skills Practice Coping Skills Practice In Episode 13, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, shares important tools or coping skills that people can use to calm the mind and body as well as contain upsetting thoughts, feelings, or memories. 


My website can be found at www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In Episode 13, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, shares important tools or coping skills that people can use to calm the mind and body as well as contain upsetting thoughts, feelings, or memories. 


My website can be found at www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-11076053 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700 961 1 13 full false Mental Health Relapse and Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan Mental Health Relapse and Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan In Episode 12, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, talks about what a mental health relapse is and how you can use a relapse prevention plan to prevent or reduce relapses.  You can find the Relapse Prevention Plan on page 254 of the Illness Management Recovery book.  See links below.

In this podcast Alicia reviews pages 244-255 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See Links Below:
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf book can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf


My website can be found at www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In Episode 12, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, talks about what a mental health relapse is and how you can use a relapse prevention plan to prevent or reduce relapses.  You can find the Relapse Prevention Plan on page 254 of the Illness Management Recovery book.  See links below.

In this podcast Alicia reviews pages 244-255 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See Links Below:
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf book can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf


My website can be found at www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-9027899 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0700 2890 1 12 full false How Drug and Alcohol Use Impacts Recovery How Drug and Alcohol Use Impacts Recovery In Episode 11, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, talks about what may cause people to use drugs and alcohol.   She will also talk about the pros and cons of stopping drug/alcohol use and resources available to help stop or cut back. 

We review pages 213-228 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See Links Below:
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf book can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

Drug and Alcohol Resources can be found at:
www.na.org
www.aa.org
www.celebraterecovery.com


My website can be found at www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In Episode 11, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, talks about what may cause people to use drugs and alcohol.   She will also talk about the pros and cons of stopping drug/alcohol use and resources available to help stop or cut back. 

We review pages 213-228 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See Links Below:
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf book can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

Drug and Alcohol Resources can be found at:
www.na.org
www.aa.org
www.celebraterecovery.com


My website can be found at www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-8690635 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0700 2412 1 11 full false Is Medication Right for Me? Is Medication Right for Me? In Episode 10, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, talks about the pros and cons of taking medication for in recovery from mental illness and past trauma.  I will also share tips to make the best of your medication if you choose to use it in your recovery.

We review pages 169-181 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf book can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In Episode 10, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, talks about the pros and cons of taking medication for in recovery from mental illness and past trauma.  I will also share tips to make the best of your medication if you choose to use it in your recovery.

We review pages 169-181 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf book can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-8424604 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0700 1890 1 10 full false Social Supports in Recovery Social Supports in Recovery In Episode 9, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, shares why social supports are important to recovery from trauma and mental illness and that humans were built to connect with one another.  I also help you look at who is supporting you now and if you need more people to support you in your recovery.  I provide tips on how to improve communication and how to build closer relationships. 

We review pages 138-151 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf book can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In Episode 9, host Alicia McCleod, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, shares why social supports are important to recovery from trauma and mental illness and that humans were built to connect with one another.  I also help you look at who is supporting you now and if you need more people to support you in your recovery.  I provide tips on how to improve communication and how to build closer relationships. 

We review pages 138-151 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf book can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-8246890 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0700 1834 1 9 full false Coping with Stress & Treatment Options Coping with Stress & Treatment Options In Episode 8, I share ways to cope with stress and treatment options for mental illness. We review pages 112-114 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf doc can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

For resources about family support in your area please check the NAMI website at:
https://www.nami.org/Home

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In Episode 8, I share ways to cope with stress and treatment options for mental illness. We review pages 112-114 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf doc can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

For resources about family support in your area please check the NAMI website at:
https://www.nami.org/Home

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-8084271 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0800 1937 1 8 full false Stress, Your Family Tree, and Your Mental Health Stress, Your Family Tree, and Your Mental Health In Episode 7, I explore how your biology and stress may impact mental illness and recovery. I also explore ways to reduce stress which can make it easier to reach your recovery goals.  We review pages 108-111 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf doc can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In Episode 7, I explore how your biology and stress may impact mental illness and recovery. I also explore ways to reduce stress which can make it easier to reach your recovery goals.  We review pages 108-111 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf doc can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-8040029 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0800 2252 1 7 full true Progressive Muscle Relaxation Progressive Muscle Relaxation In this episode I share one coping skill that you can use to relax your mind and body using Progressive Muscle Relaxation.  Remember that coping skills are not one size fits all and this is just one of many that you can choose from.   Coping skills are necessary on anyone's recovery journey weather you are struggling with mental illness or trauma from your past or simply want help to manage the stress you are experiencing.

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In this episode I share one coping skill that you can use to relax your mind and body using Progressive Muscle Relaxation.  Remember that coping skills are not one size fits all and this is just one of many that you can choose from.   Coping skills are necessary on anyone's recovery journey weather you are struggling with mental illness or trauma from your past or simply want help to manage the stress you are experiencing.

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-7847224 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0800 900 1 6 full false Trauma & PTSD defined Trauma & PTSD defined In this episode I share the definition of trauma, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and share information of mental health therapies that are used to treat trauma and PTSD.


More about therapies that treat trauma & PTSD:


For information about how trauma is defined by SAMHSA:
file:///C:/Users/amccl/Downloads/sma14-4884.pdf

For more information about PTSD Symptoms:
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd

Website for Suicide Prevention:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.




]]> In this episode I share the definition of trauma, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and share information of mental health therapies that are used to treat trauma and PTSD.


More about therapies that treat trauma & PTSD:


For information about how trauma is defined by SAMHSA:
file:///C:/Users/amccl/Downloads/sma14-4884.pdf

For more information about PTSD Symptoms:
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd

Website for Suicide Prevention:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.




]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-7698043 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0800 1965 1 5 full false Mood Disorders & Mental Health Stigma Mood Disorders & Mental Health Stigma In this episode I talk about mood disorders including Depression and Bipolar Disorder.  I also share about mental health stigma, what you can do to fight stigma, and knowing your rights if you are living with a mental health disorder.  I review pages 58-65 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at www.samhsa.gov  or check out the free pdf linked below
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

Website for Suicide Prevention:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Websites about rights:
https://www.ada.gov/
https://www.eeoc.gov/
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp

Websites about mental health stigma;
https://www.nami.org/blogs/nami-blog/october-2017/9-ways-to-fight-mental-health-stigma
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/programs_campaigns/02._webcast_1_resources-508.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In this episode I talk about mood disorders including Depression and Bipolar Disorder.  I also share about mental health stigma, what you can do to fight stigma, and knowing your rights if you are living with a mental health disorder.  I review pages 58-65 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at www.samhsa.gov  or check out the free pdf linked below
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

Website for Suicide Prevention:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Websites about rights:
https://www.ada.gov/
https://www.eeoc.gov/
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp

Websites about mental health stigma;
https://www.nami.org/blogs/nami-blog/october-2017/9-ways-to-fight-mental-health-stigma
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/programs_campaigns/02._webcast_1_resources-508.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-7204912 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0800 2144 1 4 full false Getting a diagnosis, causes of mental illness, and symptoms of Schizophrenia Getting a diagnosis, causes of mental illness, and symptoms of Schizophrenia In this episode I talk about how a person is formally diagnosed with a mental illness.  I also discuss what may increase someone's chance of having a mental illness.  Lastly I talk about the symptoms found in schizophrenia.  We review pages 50-57 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf document can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In this episode I talk about how a person is formally diagnosed with a mental illness.  I also discuss what may increase someone's chance of having a mental illness.  Lastly I talk about the symptoms found in schizophrenia.  We review pages 50-57 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf document can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-6939053 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0800 2532 1 3 full false Setting Goals for Recovery Setting Goals for Recovery In this episode I talk about the importance of setting goals for mental health recovery.   I also discuss how you determine your own goals based on your recovery.  We review pages 27-32 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf doc can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In this episode I talk about the importance of setting goals for mental health recovery.   I also discuss how you determine your own goals based on your recovery.  We review pages 27-32 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf doc can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-6710659 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0800 1002 1 2 full false What is recovery and what helps people in recovery? What is recovery and what helps people in recovery? In this first episode, I explore what recovery in mental health means and what helps people in the process of their recovery.  I share that recovery is an individual journey and also share some of my own personal experiences with recovery.  We review pages 23-26 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf doc can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> In this first episode, I explore what recovery in mental health means and what helps people in the process of their recovery.  I share that recovery is an individual journey and also share some of my own personal experiences with recovery.  We review pages 23-26 in the Illness Management and Recovery book.  See links below

The educational information from this podcast can be found at
www.samhsa.gov  or the free pdf doc can be found at
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/practitionerguidesandhandouts_0.pdf

My website can be found at http://www.transformingtrauma.org
Alicia McCleod, LMFT in California, provides individual therapy to adults who are struggling with mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression.  Alicia specializes in helping adults overcome past traumas that are keeping them stuck.

]]> Alicia McCleod Buzzsprout-6591193 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0800 1327 1 1 full false