The Truth About Healing Podcast Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:09:15 -0400 https://thetruthabouthealingpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Truth About Healing Podcast yes fa697631-fc1e-5d2a-9d79-9d35f866d2f3 Dana Carretta-Stein episodic false The Truth About Healing is a trauma-informed, neuroscience-based podcast designed to cut through the overwhelming noise of modern wellness culture and explain what healing actually is and what it isn’t.


In an era flooded with mental health misinformation, toxic positivity, spiritual bypassing, and oversimplified “coping strategies,” this podcast offers clarity, accuracy, and grounded nervous system education. 


Hosted by EMDR therapist and consultant Dana Carretta-Stein, the show reframes symptoms as intelligent survival responses and helps listeners understand why they feel stuck, burned out, anxious, or disconnected without shame or pathology.


This podcast bridges the gap between clinical knowledge and real life, translating complex concepts like EMDR, polyvagal theory, attachment trauma, and nervous system regulation into language that makes sense and actually helps.


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Truth About Healing Dana Carretta-Stein https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bl5sgb6s4fvh4aj1zb2tu4qg9win?.jpg The Truth About Healing Podcast https://thetruthabouthealingpodcast.buzzsprout.com 💣 Truth Bomb: You Don't Need a Better Routine 💣 Truth Bomb: You Don't Need a Better Routine Do you keep telling yourself, "If I could just find the perfect morning routine, planner, or schedule, I'd finally stop feeling burned out?"

That's a myth.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana explains why burnout isn't a planning problem, it's a nervous system capacity problem.

You can have the most color-coded calendar, the best productivity system, and the perfect routine... and still feel completely exhausted if your nervous system has been carrying too much for too long.

Healing isn't about squeezing more into your day.

It's about recognizing when your body has reached its limit and giving it opportunities to recover before burnout takes over.

Your calendar doesn't determine your capacity.

Your nervous system does.

And the sooner you learn to listen to your body, the less likely you'll end up running on empty.

💥 That's your Truth Bomb for today. 


📖 Ready to Go Deeper?

If this episode resonated with you, check out the EMDR Therapy Progress Journal, a practical guide designed to help you better understand your nervous system, recognize patterns, and apply healing strategies between therapy sessions.

Whether you're in EMDR therapy or simply looking to better understand yourself, you'll find tools that support lasting change.

🔗 Available at:
www.danacarretta.com/shop


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with someone who keeps chasing the "perfect routine" but still feels exhausted.

⭐ Tag Dana (@the_emdr_coach) on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛


Want to Respond to This Episode or Ask a Question?

I'd love to hear from you.

Use the form below to:

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]]> Do you keep telling yourself, "If I could just find the perfect morning routine, planner, or schedule, I'd finally stop feeling burned out?"

That's a myth.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana explains why burnout isn't a planning problem, it's a nervous system capacity problem.

You can have the most color-coded calendar, the best productivity system, and the perfect routine... and still feel completely exhausted if your nervous system has been carrying too much for too long.

Healing isn't about squeezing more into your day.

It's about recognizing when your body has reached its limit and giving it opportunities to recover before burnout takes over.

Your calendar doesn't determine your capacity.

Your nervous system does.

And the sooner you learn to listen to your body, the less likely you'll end up running on empty.

💥 That's your Truth Bomb for today. 


📖 Ready to Go Deeper?

If this episode resonated with you, check out the EMDR Therapy Progress Journal, a practical guide designed to help you better understand your nervous system, recognize patterns, and apply healing strategies between therapy sessions.

Whether you're in EMDR therapy or simply looking to better understand yourself, you'll find tools that support lasting change.

🔗 Available at:
www.danacarretta.com/shop


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with someone who keeps chasing the "perfect routine" but still feels exhausted.

⭐ Tag Dana (@the_emdr_coach) on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛


Want to Respond to This Episode or Ask a Question?

I'd love to hear from you.

Use the form below to:

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]]> https://www.danacarretta.com/podcast Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19491818 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 116 burnout recovery, nervous system regulation, stress management, chronic stress, emotional regulation, self care, trauma healing, anxiety recovery, mental health podcast, productivity myths 1 7 bonus false 💣 Truth Bomb: Burn-out is not a Time-Management Problem 💣 Truth Bomb: Burn-out is not a Time-Management Problem Think burnout means you need a better planner, a more organized calendar, or stronger productivity habits?

Think again.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana busts one of the biggest myths about burnout: it's not a time management issue, it's a nervous system issue.

When your body has been living in survival mode for weeks, months, or even years, it forgets how to switch off. That's why checking off your to-do list rarely brings the relief you expect. Your nervous system is still waiting for a signal that it's safe to stop.

Healing isn't about doing more.

It's about helping your body remember what safety feels like.

Because your nervous system doesn't heal through productivity—it heals through experiences of safety.

💥 That's your Truth Bomb for today. 


📖 Ready to Go Deeper?

If this episode resonated with you, the EMDR Therapy Progress Journal is designed to help you move beyond insight and start creating meaningful change between sessions.

You'll learn how to track patterns, strengthen nervous system awareness, and apply the concepts you're learning in real life.

🔗 Find it in the show notes or visit:
www.danacarretta.com/shop


Additional Resources


🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with someone who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, or trapped in the cycle of burnout.

⭐ Tag Dana (@the_emdr_coach) on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛


Want to Respond to This Episode or Ask a Question?

I'd love to hear from you.

Use the form below to:

  • Share feedback about this episode
  • Ask a question for a future episode
  • Suggest a topic you'd like covered
  • Share your experience or insight

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]]> Think burnout means you need a better planner, a more organized calendar, or stronger productivity habits?

Think again.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana busts one of the biggest myths about burnout: it's not a time management issue, it's a nervous system issue.

When your body has been living in survival mode for weeks, months, or even years, it forgets how to switch off. That's why checking off your to-do list rarely brings the relief you expect. Your nervous system is still waiting for a signal that it's safe to stop.

Healing isn't about doing more.

It's about helping your body remember what safety feels like.

Because your nervous system doesn't heal through productivity—it heals through experiences of safety.

💥 That's your Truth Bomb for today. 


📖 Ready to Go Deeper?

If this episode resonated with you, the EMDR Therapy Progress Journal is designed to help you move beyond insight and start creating meaningful change between sessions.

You'll learn how to track patterns, strengthen nervous system awareness, and apply the concepts you're learning in real life.

🔗 Find it in the show notes or visit:
www.danacarretta.com/shop


Additional Resources


🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with someone who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, or trapped in the cycle of burnout.

⭐ Tag Dana (@the_emdr_coach) on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛


Want to Respond to This Episode or Ask a Question?

I'd love to hear from you.

Use the form below to:

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]]> https://www.danacarretta.com/podcast Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19491780 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 55 burnout, nervous system regulation, chronic stress, survival mode, emotional regulation, trauma healing, anxiety recovery, mental health podcast, self care, EMDR 1 7 bonus false Episode 7: The Truth About Burnout, Play & Why Adults Forgot How to Have Fun Episode 7: The Truth About Burnout, Play & Why Adults Forgot How to Have Fun Can a tiny hamster teach us something about healing?

Maybe.

In this lighthearted but deeply meaningful episode of The Truth About Healing, Dana and Claudio are joined by a surprise guest - Hammy, Dana's son's pet hamster which sparks a conversation about something many adults have forgotten:

How to play.

As parents, professionals, and high-achieving adults, we're constantly juggling responsibilities, deadlines, schedules, and endless to-do lists. Somewhere along the way, many of us lose touch with the parts of ourselves that feel joy, curiosity, creativity, and connection.

This episode explores why burnout isn't just about doing too much, it's often about not doing enough of what actually restores us.

Through stories about parenting, nervous system regulation, vacations, movement, relationships, and everyday life, Dana and Claudio unpack why play isn't a luxury, it's a biological necessity.


In This Episode, We Discuss:

✔️ Why today's world makes parenting feel harder than ever

✔️ How burnout slowly creeps into everyday life

✔️ Why your nervous system needs play, not just rest

✔️ The difference between slowing down and having fun

✔️ How movement helps regulate anxiety and stress

✔️ Why children naturally teach us what healing looks like

✔️ The importance of letting kids experience disappointment and failure

✔️ How connection replenishes your emotional energy

✔️ Why your hobbies matter more than you think

✔️ The role of mindfulness in everyday moments

✔️ How to recognize when your body is asking for a "pit stop"

✔️ Why adults need to stop waiting until everything is finished before allowing themselves to enjoy life


One of the biggest takeaways from this episode:

Play isn't a reward you earn after you've finished everything on your to-do list.

It's the fuel that gives you the energy to keep showing up for the life you're trying to build.

Because healing isn't just about reducing stress.

It's about creating a life your nervous system actually enjoys living.


🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead?

This episode is available in both video and audio formats.

▶️ Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach/podcasts

🎙️ Watch or Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5EQZnLILHmRZUIwoJr3JKE

Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Truth About Healing.


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, parenting stress, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with a parent, caregiver, or anyone who's been feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like they've forgotten how to have fun.

⭐ Tag Dana (@the_emdr_coach) on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛


Want to Respond to This Episode or Ask a Question?

I'd love to hear from you.

Use the form below to:

  • Share feedback about this episode
  • Ask a question for a future episode
  • Suggest a topic you'd like covered
  • Share your experience or insight

Send us a message here: https://peacefullivingmhc.wixforms.com/f/7470740959496504348

]]> Can a tiny hamster teach us something about healing?

Maybe.

In this lighthearted but deeply meaningful episode of The Truth About Healing, Dana and Claudio are joined by a surprise guest - Hammy, Dana's son's pet hamster which sparks a conversation about something many adults have forgotten:

How to play.

As parents, professionals, and high-achieving adults, we're constantly juggling responsibilities, deadlines, schedules, and endless to-do lists. Somewhere along the way, many of us lose touch with the parts of ourselves that feel joy, curiosity, creativity, and connection.

This episode explores why burnout isn't just about doing too much, it's often about not doing enough of what actually restores us.

Through stories about parenting, nervous system regulation, vacations, movement, relationships, and everyday life, Dana and Claudio unpack why play isn't a luxury, it's a biological necessity.


In This Episode, We Discuss:

✔️ Why today's world makes parenting feel harder than ever

✔️ How burnout slowly creeps into everyday life

✔️ Why your nervous system needs play, not just rest

✔️ The difference between slowing down and having fun

✔️ How movement helps regulate anxiety and stress

✔️ Why children naturally teach us what healing looks like

✔️ The importance of letting kids experience disappointment and failure

✔️ How connection replenishes your emotional energy

✔️ Why your hobbies matter more than you think

✔️ The role of mindfulness in everyday moments

✔️ How to recognize when your body is asking for a "pit stop"

✔️ Why adults need to stop waiting until everything is finished before allowing themselves to enjoy life


One of the biggest takeaways from this episode:

Play isn't a reward you earn after you've finished everything on your to-do list.

It's the fuel that gives you the energy to keep showing up for the life you're trying to build.

Because healing isn't just about reducing stress.

It's about creating a life your nervous system actually enjoys living.


🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead?

This episode is available in both video and audio formats.

▶️ Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach/podcasts

🎙️ Watch or Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5EQZnLILHmRZUIwoJr3JKE

Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Truth About Healing.


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, parenting stress, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with a parent, caregiver, or anyone who's been feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like they've forgotten how to have fun.

⭐ Tag Dana (@the_emdr_coach) on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛


Want to Respond to This Episode or Ask a Question?

I'd love to hear from you.

Use the form below to:

  • Share feedback about this episode
  • Ask a question for a future episode
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]]> https://www.danacarretta.com/podcast Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19452738 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 3498 burnout recovery, nervous system regulation, parenting podcast, mental health podcast, work life balance, play therapy, emotional wellness, stress management, trauma healing, mindfulness 1 7 full false Episode 6: Leadership, Resilience & the Power of Self-Reflection with Dan Singer (Part 2) Episode 6: Leadership, Resilience & the Power of Self-Reflection with Dan Singer (Part 2) In Part 2 of Dana's conversation with EOS Implementer, leadership coach, Marine Corps instructor, and friend Dan Singer, the discussion moves beyond business and into something even deeper:

How adversity shapes us.

Through honest stories about leadership, divorce, parenting, purpose, vulnerability, and personal growth, Dan shares how some of the most difficult moments of his life became the catalyst for profound transformation.

Together, Dana and Dan explore why growth often begins when life doesn't go according to plan, how self-awareness develops through discomfort, and why the people who help us heal aren't always the ones who tell us what we want to hear.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing, leadership, and personal development all require the same thing:

The willingness to look honestly at yourself and keep moving forward anyway.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

✔️ How Dan discovered EOS and built his coaching practice

✔️ The connection between leadership and personal healing

✔️ Why purpose matters during difficult seasons of life

✔️ How adversity can become a catalyst for growth

✔️ The role of accountability in personal transformation

✔️ Why vulnerability is essential for growth

✔️ The difference between confidence and complacency

✔️ Why emotions belong in leadership and business

✔️ Parenting lessons that apply directly to leadership

✔️ The importance of allowing people to experience discomfort

✔️ How support systems help us navigate life's hardest moments

✔️ Why the people who challenge us often help us grow the most

One of the biggest truths from this conversation:

The goal isn't to avoid adversity. The goal is to learn how to grow through it.

Because some of life's most valuable lessons are hidden inside the experiences we never wanted to have in the first place.

And sometimes the very thing that breaks us open is the thing that helps us become who we're meant to be.


🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead?

This episode is available in both video and audio formats.

▶️ Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach/podcasts

🎙️ Watch or Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5EQZnLILHmRZUIwoJr3JKE

Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Truth About Healing.


Learn More About Our Guest: DAN SINGER

📍 Instagram: @dan_singer_eos

📍 LinkedIn: Dan Singer

📍 Website: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/dan-singer/


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with a leader, entrepreneur, parent, therapist, or anyone navigating a difficult season of life.

⭐ Tag Dana (@the_emdr_coach) and Dan (@dansingereos) on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛


Want to Respond to This Episode or Ask a Question?

I'd love to hear from you.

Use the form below to:

  • Share feedback about this episode
  • Ask a question for a future episode
  • Suggest a topic you'd like covered
  • Share your experience or insight

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]]> In Part 2 of Dana's conversation with EOS Implementer, leadership coach, Marine Corps instructor, and friend Dan Singer, the discussion moves beyond business and into something even deeper:

How adversity shapes us.

Through honest stories about leadership, divorce, parenting, purpose, vulnerability, and personal growth, Dan shares how some of the most difficult moments of his life became the catalyst for profound transformation.

Together, Dana and Dan explore why growth often begins when life doesn't go according to plan, how self-awareness develops through discomfort, and why the people who help us heal aren't always the ones who tell us what we want to hear.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing, leadership, and personal development all require the same thing:

The willingness to look honestly at yourself and keep moving forward anyway.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

✔️ How Dan discovered EOS and built his coaching practice

✔️ The connection between leadership and personal healing

✔️ Why purpose matters during difficult seasons of life

✔️ How adversity can become a catalyst for growth

✔️ The role of accountability in personal transformation

✔️ Why vulnerability is essential for growth

✔️ The difference between confidence and complacency

✔️ Why emotions belong in leadership and business

✔️ Parenting lessons that apply directly to leadership

✔️ The importance of allowing people to experience discomfort

✔️ How support systems help us navigate life's hardest moments

✔️ Why the people who challenge us often help us grow the most

One of the biggest truths from this conversation:

The goal isn't to avoid adversity. The goal is to learn how to grow through it.

Because some of life's most valuable lessons are hidden inside the experiences we never wanted to have in the first place.

And sometimes the very thing that breaks us open is the thing that helps us become who we're meant to be.


🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead?

This episode is available in both video and audio formats.

▶️ Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach/podcasts

🎙️ Watch or Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5EQZnLILHmRZUIwoJr3JKE

Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Truth About Healing.


Learn More About Our Guest: DAN SINGER

📍 Instagram: @dan_singer_eos

📍 LinkedIn: Dan Singer

📍 Website: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/dan-singer/


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with a leader, entrepreneur, parent, therapist, or anyone navigating a difficult season of life.

⭐ Tag Dana (@the_emdr_coach) and Dan (@dansingereos) on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛


Want to Respond to This Episode or Ask a Question?

I'd love to hear from you.

Use the form below to:

  • Share feedback about this episode
  • Ask a question for a future episode
  • Suggest a topic you'd like covered
  • Share your experience or insight

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]]> https://www.danacarretta.com/podcast Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19379374 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 2093 leadership development, personal growth, resilience, adversity, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, vulnerability, self awareness, purpose driven leadership, nervous system regulation 1 6 full false Episode 5: The Truth About Leadership, Accountability & Difficult Conversations with Dan Singer Episode 5: The Truth About Leadership, Accountability & Difficult Conversations with Dan Singer In this episode of The Truth About Healing, Dana sits down with business coach, EOS Implementer, Marine Corps leader, and longtime friend Dan Singer for a powerful conversation about leadership, communication, accountability, and the role discomfort plays in growth.

While this conversation starts with business, it quickly becomes clear that the same patterns that impact organizations also show up in our relationships, families, nervous systems, and personal healing journeys.

Together, Dana and Dan explore why so many people avoid difficult conversations, how unspoken expectations create resentment, and why growth often requires us to confront the things we'd rather ignore.

Whether you're a business owner, leader, therapist, parent, or simply someone trying to navigate life more intentionally, this conversation offers practical insights that extend far beyond the workplace.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

✔️ What EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) is and why it works

✔️ The surprising similarities between therapy and business coaching

✔️ Why communication breakdowns happen so often

✔️ How avoiding difficult conversations creates bigger problems later

✔️ The connection between leadership and self-awareness

✔️ Why accountability starts with looking in the mirror

✔️ How core values create clarity and alignment

✔️ The role of discomfort in growth and transformation

✔️ Why consistency matters more than motivation

✔️ How unresolved issues become "anchors" that hold individuals and organizations back

One of the most powerful takeaways from this conversation is simple:

The things we avoid are often the very things standing between us and the life, business, relationships, and healing we say we want.

Growth isn't found in comfort.

It's found in the willingness to face what feels uncomfortable and move forward anyway.

🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead?

This episode is available in both video and audio formats.

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Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
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🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


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📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

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]]> In this episode of The Truth About Healing, Dana sits down with business coach, EOS Implementer, Marine Corps leader, and longtime friend Dan Singer for a powerful conversation about leadership, communication, accountability, and the role discomfort plays in growth.

While this conversation starts with business, it quickly becomes clear that the same patterns that impact organizations also show up in our relationships, families, nervous systems, and personal healing journeys.

Together, Dana and Dan explore why so many people avoid difficult conversations, how unspoken expectations create resentment, and why growth often requires us to confront the things we'd rather ignore.

Whether you're a business owner, leader, therapist, parent, or simply someone trying to navigate life more intentionally, this conversation offers practical insights that extend far beyond the workplace.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

✔️ What EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) is and why it works

✔️ The surprising similarities between therapy and business coaching

✔️ Why communication breakdowns happen so often

✔️ How avoiding difficult conversations creates bigger problems later

✔️ The connection between leadership and self-awareness

✔️ Why accountability starts with looking in the mirror

✔️ How core values create clarity and alignment

✔️ The role of discomfort in growth and transformation

✔️ Why consistency matters more than motivation

✔️ How unresolved issues become "anchors" that hold individuals and organizations back

One of the most powerful takeaways from this conversation is simple:

The things we avoid are often the very things standing between us and the life, business, relationships, and healing we say we want.

Growth isn't found in comfort.

It's found in the willingness to face what feels uncomfortable and move forward anyway.

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Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
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]]> https://www.danacarretta.com/podcast Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19379326 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 2128 leadership development, accountability, communication skills, business coaching, EOS, emotional intelligence, personal growth, nervous system regulation, entrepreneurship, team performance 1 5 full false 💣 Truth Bomb: Clarity Doesn't Come Before Action 💣 Truth Bomb: Clarity Doesn't Come Before Action If you've ever told yourself, "I just need to figure this out before I act," this episode is for you.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana breaks down one of the biggest myths that keeps people stuck: the belief that clarity comes first.

The truth?

Most of the time, clarity doesn't come from thinking harder. It comes from moving.

When your nervous system doesn't feel safe taking imperfect action, it keeps you trapped in planning, researching, analyzing, and preparing. The problem is that overthinking often feels productive while quietly keeping you stuck.


You don't need the perfect plan.

You don't need every answer.

You don't need to know how the entire story ends.

You just need the next step.

Because healing, growth, and confidence are built through movement—not mental rehearsal.

💥 That's your Truth Bomb for today. Boom.


🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead?

This episode is available in both video and audio formats.

▶️ Watch on YouTube
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Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Truth About Healing.


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

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]]> If you've ever told yourself, "I just need to figure this out before I act," this episode is for you.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana breaks down one of the biggest myths that keeps people stuck: the belief that clarity comes first.

The truth?

Most of the time, clarity doesn't come from thinking harder. It comes from moving.

When your nervous system doesn't feel safe taking imperfect action, it keeps you trapped in planning, researching, analyzing, and preparing. The problem is that overthinking often feels productive while quietly keeping you stuck.


You don't need the perfect plan.

You don't need every answer.

You don't need to know how the entire story ends.

You just need the next step.

Because healing, growth, and confidence are built through movement—not mental rehearsal.

💥 That's your Truth Bomb for today. Boom.


🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead?

This episode is available in both video and audio formats.

▶️ Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach/podcasts

🎙️ Watch or Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5EQZnLILHmRZUIwoJr3JKE

Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Truth About Healing.


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

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]]> https://www.danacarretta.com/podcast Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19347536 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 98 overthinking, perfectionism, nervous system regulation, anxiety recovery, personal growth, self trust, decision making, trauma healing, emotional regulation, mindset shifts 1 bonus false 💣 Truth Bomb: Overthinking Doesn't Create Clarity 💣 Truth Bomb: Overthinking Doesn't Create Clarity In this Truth Bomb, Dana explains why overthinking isn't actually helping you solve the problem, it's helping your nervous system avoid uncertainty.

The more your brain chases certainty, the more mental noise it creates. Before long, you're recycling the same thoughts, replaying the same scenarios, and convincing yourself that one more hour of thinking will finally make everything clear.

Spoiler alert: it won't.


When you stop chasing certainty, you create space for clarity.

Because healing isn't about thinking your way out of every problem.

Sometimes it's about trusting yourself enough to take the next step.

💥 That's your Truth Bomb for today. Boom.


🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead?

This episode is available in both video and audio formats.

▶️ Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach/podcasts

🎙️ Watch or Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5EQZnLILHmRZUIwoJr3JKE

Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Truth About Healing.


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


The EMDR Therapy Progress Journal

The EMDR Therapy Progress Journal helps clients track healing progress, identify patterns, document insights, and stay connected to their therapeutic journey between sessions.

Perfect for:

  • EMDR clients
  • Trauma recovery work
  • Reflection between sessions
  • Tracking healing milestones

Click Here to Shop the EMDR Therapy Progress Journal


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling


Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with a therapist who wants to feel more confident and effective in their EMDR work.

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]]> In this Truth Bomb, Dana explains why overthinking isn't actually helping you solve the problem, it's helping your nervous system avoid uncertainty.

The more your brain chases certainty, the more mental noise it creates. Before long, you're recycling the same thoughts, replaying the same scenarios, and convincing yourself that one more hour of thinking will finally make everything clear.

Spoiler alert: it won't.


When you stop chasing certainty, you create space for clarity.

Because healing isn't about thinking your way out of every problem.

Sometimes it's about trusting yourself enough to take the next step.

💥 That's your Truth Bomb for today. Boom.


🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead?

This episode is available in both video and audio formats.

▶️ Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach/podcasts

🎙️ Watch or Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5EQZnLILHmRZUIwoJr3JKE

Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Truth About Healing.


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


The EMDR Therapy Progress Journal

The EMDR Therapy Progress Journal helps clients track healing progress, identify patterns, document insights, and stay connected to their therapeutic journey between sessions.

Perfect for:

  • EMDR clients
  • Trauma recovery work
  • Reflection between sessions
  • Tracking healing milestones

Click Here to Shop the EMDR Therapy Progress Journal


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling


Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

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Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛


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]]> https://www.danacarretta.com/podcast Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19347447 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 48 overthinking, analysis paralysis, anxiety recovery, nervous system regulation, decision making, emotional regulation, trauma healing, mental health podcast, self trust, personal growth 1 4 bonus false Episode 4: Overthinking Isn’t the Problem, Your Nervous System Is. Episode 4: Overthinking Isn’t the Problem, Your Nervous System Is. Do you constantly replay conversations, analyze every possible outcome, or feel trapped in an endless loop of "what if" thinking?

In this episode of The Truth About Healing, Dana Carretta-Stein and Claudio unpack the real reason overthinking happens and why it's often much more than a mindset problem.

Through a trauma-informed and nervous-system-focused lens, they explore how overthinking can begin as a survival strategy, why it can feel impossible to turn off, and how unresolved experiences can keep your brain stuck in hypervigilance long after the threat is gone.

You'll learn the difference between productive planning and rumination, why overthinking often disconnects us from our emotions, and practical tools you can use to get out of your head and back into the present moment.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

✔️ Why overthinking often starts as a helpful survival skill

✔️ The difference between planning and rumination

✔️ How trauma and nervous system dysregulation fuel overthinking

✔️ Why your thoughts are influenced by your nervous system state

✔️ The connection between hypervigilance and anxiety

✔️ Grounding techniques to stop the mental spiral

✔️ How movement helps regulate an overactive mind

✔️ Why overthinking often keeps us from feeling our emotions

✔️ The role of co-regulation in healing

✔️ How EMDR and trauma-informed therapy can help break the cycle

If you've ever felt exhausted by your own thoughts, this episode will help you understand what's happening beneath the surface—and why healing isn't about controlling your thoughts, but learning to create safety within your nervous system. 


Resources Mentioned

📖 The EMDR Therapy Progress Journal & Workbook
Available on Amazon and at:
https://www.danacarretta.com


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free



Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to "think" their way through healing.

⭐ Tag Dana @the_emdr_coach on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛

]]> Do you constantly replay conversations, analyze every possible outcome, or feel trapped in an endless loop of "what if" thinking?

In this episode of The Truth About Healing, Dana Carretta-Stein and Claudio unpack the real reason overthinking happens and why it's often much more than a mindset problem.

Through a trauma-informed and nervous-system-focused lens, they explore how overthinking can begin as a survival strategy, why it can feel impossible to turn off, and how unresolved experiences can keep your brain stuck in hypervigilance long after the threat is gone.

You'll learn the difference between productive planning and rumination, why overthinking often disconnects us from our emotions, and practical tools you can use to get out of your head and back into the present moment.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

✔️ Why overthinking often starts as a helpful survival skill

✔️ The difference between planning and rumination

✔️ How trauma and nervous system dysregulation fuel overthinking

✔️ Why your thoughts are influenced by your nervous system state

✔️ The connection between hypervigilance and anxiety

✔️ Grounding techniques to stop the mental spiral

✔️ How movement helps regulate an overactive mind

✔️ Why overthinking often keeps us from feeling our emotions

✔️ The role of co-regulation in healing

✔️ How EMDR and trauma-informed therapy can help break the cycle

If you've ever felt exhausted by your own thoughts, this episode will help you understand what's happening beneath the surface—and why healing isn't about controlling your thoughts, but learning to create safety within your nervous system. 


Resources Mentioned

📖 The EMDR Therapy Progress Journal & Workbook
Available on Amazon and at:
https://www.danacarretta.com


Work With Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our team is here to help.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free



Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to "think" their way through healing.

⭐ Tag Dana @the_emdr_coach on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛

]]> Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19311178 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 2571 overthinking, anxiety recovery, nervous system regulation, trauma healing, EMDR therapy, emotional regulation, hypervigilance, mental health podcast, trauma informed healing, personal growth and healing 1 4 full false 💣Truth Bomb: Stop Winging Your EMDR Treatment Plans 💣Truth Bomb: Stop Winging Your EMDR Treatment Plans EMDR isn't just about learning the protocol, it's about knowing where you're going and why.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana challenges EMDR therapists to take an honest look at their treatment planning process. Could another therapist seamlessly pick up where you left off if a client needed to transfer care tomorrow? Or would they be starting from scratch?

Effective EMDR therapy requires more than showing up and deciding what to target in the moment. It requires structured case conceptualization, organized treatment planning, and a clear roadmap that guides both therapist and client through the healing process.

The difference between an EMDR-trained therapist and a highly skilled EMDR therapist often comes down to what happens outside the therapy session.

💥 That's your Truth Bomb for today. Boom.


If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
 💻 Virtual Therapy: NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

🌐 www.peacefullivingmhc.com


🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead?

This episode is available in both video and audio formats.

▶️ Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach/podcasts

🎙️ Watch or Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5EQZnLILHmRZUIwoJr3JKE

Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Truth About Healing.


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Dana

🎓 EMDR Consultation & Professional Training
For EMDR therapists looking to strengthen case conceptualization, treatment planning, and clinical confidence:
https://www.danacarretta.com/emdrconsult

EMDR Coach Treatment Planning Workbook

Designed specifically for EMDR therapists, this workbook helps simplify case conceptualization, target sequencing, and treatment planning.

Ideal for:

  • EMDR-trained clinicians
  • EMDR consultation groups
  • Organizing complex cases
  • Strengthening treatment planning skills

Click Here to Explore the Treatment Planning Workbook



Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with a therapist who wants to feel more confident and effective in their EMDR work.

⭐ Tag Dana (@the_emdr_coach) on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛


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]]> EMDR isn't just about learning the protocol, it's about knowing where you're going and why.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana challenges EMDR therapists to take an honest look at their treatment planning process. Could another therapist seamlessly pick up where you left off if a client needed to transfer care tomorrow? Or would they be starting from scratch?

Effective EMDR therapy requires more than showing up and deciding what to target in the moment. It requires structured case conceptualization, organized treatment planning, and a clear roadmap that guides both therapist and client through the healing process.

The difference between an EMDR-trained therapist and a highly skilled EMDR therapist often comes down to what happens outside the therapy session.

💥 That's your Truth Bomb for today. Boom.


If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
 💻 Virtual Therapy: NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

🌐 www.peacefullivingmhc.com


🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead?

This episode is available in both video and audio formats.

▶️ Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach/podcasts

🎙️ Watch or Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5EQZnLILHmRZUIwoJr3JKE

Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Truth About Healing.


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Work With Dana

🎓 EMDR Consultation & Professional Training
For EMDR therapists looking to strengthen case conceptualization, treatment planning, and clinical confidence:
https://www.danacarretta.com/emdrconsult

EMDR Coach Treatment Planning Workbook

Designed specifically for EMDR therapists, this workbook helps simplify case conceptualization, target sequencing, and treatment planning.

Ideal for:

  • EMDR-trained clinicians
  • EMDR consultation groups
  • Organizing complex cases
  • Strengthening treatment planning skills

Click Here to Explore the Treatment Planning Workbook



Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with a therapist who wants to feel more confident and effective in their EMDR work.

⭐ Tag Dana (@the_emdr_coach) on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone. 💛


Want to Respond to This Episode or Ask a Question?

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]]> https://www.danacarretta.com/podcast Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19347360 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 48 EMDR therapy, EMDR consultant, EMDR treatment planning, EMDR case conceptualization, trauma therapy, therapist education, EMDR therapist, mental health professionals, EMDR training, clinical skills development 1 3 bonus false 💣 Truth Bomb: Stop Explaining Yourself 💣 Truth Bomb: Stop Explaining Yourself Why do you keep explaining yourself?

Why do you feel the need to overexplain, justify your decisions, or soften your needs before you say them out loud?

Here's the truth: that's not communication.

That's self-protection.

At some point, your nervous system learned that it wasn't safe to simply say what you felt without managing someone else's reaction. So you learned to cushion the message, over-explain your reasoning, and make yourself easier to accept.

But healing isn't finding the perfect explanation.

Healing is learning to be honest without performing for approval.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana explores why overexplaining is often a survival strategy—not a personality trait—and how nervous system healing means becoming comfortable with clarity, boundaries, and authenticity.

Because you don't need a better argument.

You need to trust yourself enough to tell the truth.

💣 Truth Bomb: You don't need to explain yourself into being worthy of being heard.

If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
 💻 Virtual Therapy: NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

🌐 www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Nervous System Resources & EMDR Systems
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


🎥 Watch full episodes and subscribe on YouTube:
 https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach


Enjoying The Truth About Healing?

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⭐ Leave a review, it helps more people find accurate, trauma-informed mental health education.





]]> Why do you keep explaining yourself?

Why do you feel the need to overexplain, justify your decisions, or soften your needs before you say them out loud?

Here's the truth: that's not communication.

That's self-protection.

At some point, your nervous system learned that it wasn't safe to simply say what you felt without managing someone else's reaction. So you learned to cushion the message, over-explain your reasoning, and make yourself easier to accept.

But healing isn't finding the perfect explanation.

Healing is learning to be honest without performing for approval.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana explores why overexplaining is often a survival strategy—not a personality trait—and how nervous system healing means becoming comfortable with clarity, boundaries, and authenticity.

Because you don't need a better argument.

You need to trust yourself enough to tell the truth.

💣 Truth Bomb: You don't need to explain yourself into being worthy of being heard.

If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
 💻 Virtual Therapy: NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

🌐 www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Nervous System Resources & EMDR Systems
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


🎥 Watch full episodes and subscribe on YouTube:
 https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach


Enjoying The Truth About Healing?

⭐ Follow the show so you never miss an episode.

⭐ Leave a review, it helps more people find accurate, trauma-informed mental health education.





]]> Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19267997 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 39 1 3 bonus false Episode 3: A Therapist's Journey From Panic Attacks to Healing (ft. Frank Sarrapochiello) Episode 3: A Therapist's Journey From Panic Attacks to Healing (ft. Frank Sarrapochiello) Most people hear about EMDR and think it's just moving your eyes back and forth.

It's not.

In this deeply honest conversation, Dana sits down with Peaceful Living therapist Frank Voce, who brings a rare perspective: he's experienced EMDR both as a client and as a newly trained EMDR therapist.

After years of traditional talk therapy, panic attacks, anxiety, and feeling stuck, Frank found himself facing something he never expected—unprocessed trauma connected to 9/11 that was still impacting his nervous system decades later.

Together, Dana and Frank pull back the curtain on what EMDR actually feels like, why healing isn't always comfortable, and what happens when your nervous system finally gets the opportunity to process what it's been carrying.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✨ Why talk therapy sometimes isn't enough

✨ How trauma can show up years later as anxiety and panic attacks

✨ What EMDR processing actually feels like from the client's perspective

✨ Why healing can feel uncomfortable before it feels freeing

✨ The role of nervous system regulation and resourcing in trauma recovery

✨ Common misconceptions about EMDR

✨ What therapists often get wrong about EMDR treatment

✨ Why the relationship between therapist and client matters so much

✨ The difference between remembering a traumatic event and reliving it

If you've ever wondered whether EMDR is right for you—or you've felt frustrated that you understand your struggles intellectually but still can't seem to move past them—this episode offers an honest look at what healing can really look like. 

Key Takeaway

Healing isn't about erasing the past. It's about helping your nervous system recognize that the past is over.

Because as we always say:

We repeat what we don't repair.

Connect With Dana

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
 www.peacefullivingmhc.com

Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free

Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to "think" their way through healing.

⭐ Tag Dana on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone.

]]> Most people hear about EMDR and think it's just moving your eyes back and forth.

It's not.

In this deeply honest conversation, Dana sits down with Peaceful Living therapist Frank Voce, who brings a rare perspective: he's experienced EMDR both as a client and as a newly trained EMDR therapist.

After years of traditional talk therapy, panic attacks, anxiety, and feeling stuck, Frank found himself facing something he never expected—unprocessed trauma connected to 9/11 that was still impacting his nervous system decades later.

Together, Dana and Frank pull back the curtain on what EMDR actually feels like, why healing isn't always comfortable, and what happens when your nervous system finally gets the opportunity to process what it's been carrying.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✨ Why talk therapy sometimes isn't enough

✨ How trauma can show up years later as anxiety and panic attacks

✨ What EMDR processing actually feels like from the client's perspective

✨ Why healing can feel uncomfortable before it feels freeing

✨ The role of nervous system regulation and resourcing in trauma recovery

✨ Common misconceptions about EMDR

✨ What therapists often get wrong about EMDR treatment

✨ Why the relationship between therapist and client matters so much

✨ The difference between remembering a traumatic event and reliving it

If you've ever wondered whether EMDR is right for you—or you've felt frustrated that you understand your struggles intellectually but still can't seem to move past them—this episode offers an honest look at what healing can really look like. 

Key Takeaway

Healing isn't about erasing the past. It's about helping your nervous system recognize that the past is over.

Because as we always say:

We repeat what we don't repair.

Connect With Dana

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
 www.peacefullivingmhc.com

Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free

Loved This Episode?

⭐ Follow The Truth About Healing for weekly conversations that make healing make sense.

⭐ Leave a review and share this episode with someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to "think" their way through healing.

⭐ Tag Dana on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Because healing gets easier when we stop doing it alone.

]]> Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19263727 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2763 1 3 full false 💣 Truth Bomb: They Didn't Trigger You 💣 Truth Bomb: They Didn't Trigger You Let me say something that might annoy a few people:

Nobody "triggered" you.

You got triggered by something.

That may sound like semantics, but it's actually one of the most important shifts you can make in your healing journey.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana explores why the language we use matters—and how saying "they triggered me" subtly gives away our power by making other people responsible for our internal experience.

Through a nervous system lens, you'll learn how your brain is constantly scanning for cues of safety and danger based on past experiences, often without your conscious awareness. The trigger isn't the problem. The stored pattern behind it is.

This isn't about blaming yourself.

It's about recognizing what's yours to heal.

Because while you weren't responsible for what happened to you, you are responsible for what happens next.

💣 Truth Bomb: Healing starts when you stop managing everyone else's behavior and start understanding your own nervous system.

If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
 💻 Virtual Therapy: NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

🌐 www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Nervous System Resources & EMDR Systems
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


🎥 Watch full episodes and subscribe on YouTube:
 https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach


Enjoying The Truth About Healing?

⭐ Follow the show so you never miss an episode.

⭐ Leave a review, it helps more people find accurate, trauma-informed mental health education.



]]> Let me say something that might annoy a few people:

Nobody "triggered" you.

You got triggered by something.

That may sound like semantics, but it's actually one of the most important shifts you can make in your healing journey.

In this Truth Bomb, Dana explores why the language we use matters—and how saying "they triggered me" subtly gives away our power by making other people responsible for our internal experience.

Through a nervous system lens, you'll learn how your brain is constantly scanning for cues of safety and danger based on past experiences, often without your conscious awareness. The trigger isn't the problem. The stored pattern behind it is.

This isn't about blaming yourself.

It's about recognizing what's yours to heal.

Because while you weren't responsible for what happened to you, you are responsible for what happens next.

💣 Truth Bomb: Healing starts when you stop managing everyone else's behavior and start understanding your own nervous system.

If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
 💻 Virtual Therapy: NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

🌐 www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Nervous System Resources & EMDR Systems
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


🎥 Watch full episodes and subscribe on YouTube:
 https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach


Enjoying The Truth About Healing?

⭐ Follow the show so you never miss an episode.

⭐ Leave a review, it helps more people find accurate, trauma-informed mental health education.



]]> Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19267793 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 64 1 2 bonus false 💣Truth Bomb: You're Not Broken. You're Adapted. 💣Truth Bomb: You're Not Broken. You're Adapted. What if there's nothing wrong with you?

Most people spend years criticizing themselves for anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, or feeling constantly on edge. But what if those behaviors aren't signs that you're broken?

In this Truth Bomb, Dana explains why healing starts when you stop asking, "What's wrong with me?" and start asking, "What happened to me?"

Through a nervous-system and trauma-informed lens, you'll learn how many of the symptoms you judge yourself for were actually intelligent survival strategies your brain and body developed to help you adapt to your environment.

The problem isn't that your nervous system got it wrong.

The problem is that it's still running old programming that no longer matches your current reality.

Your system doesn't need more shame.

It needs a software update.

💣 Truth Bomb: You're not broken. You're adapted.

If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
 💻 Virtual Therapy: NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

🌐 www.peacefullivingmhc.com

Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Nervous System Resources & EMDR Systems
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free

🎥 Watch full episodes and subscribe on YouTube:
 https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach

Your body is not the enemy. It’s been trying to protect you all along. 💣

]]> What if there's nothing wrong with you?

Most people spend years criticizing themselves for anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, or feeling constantly on edge. But what if those behaviors aren't signs that you're broken?

In this Truth Bomb, Dana explains why healing starts when you stop asking, "What's wrong with me?" and start asking, "What happened to me?"

Through a nervous-system and trauma-informed lens, you'll learn how many of the symptoms you judge yourself for were actually intelligent survival strategies your brain and body developed to help you adapt to your environment.

The problem isn't that your nervous system got it wrong.

The problem is that it's still running old programming that no longer matches your current reality.

Your system doesn't need more shame.

It needs a software update.

💣 Truth Bomb: You're not broken. You're adapted.

If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
 💻 Virtual Therapy: NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

🌐 www.peacefullivingmhc.com

Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Nervous System Resources & EMDR Systems
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free

🎥 Watch full episodes and subscribe on YouTube:
 https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach

Your body is not the enemy. It’s been trying to protect you all along. 💣

]]> Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19267544 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 39 1 2 bonus true Episode 2: Anxiety, Burnout, and the Cost of Carrying It Alone Episode 2: Anxiety, Burnout, and the Cost of Carrying It Alone What if anxiety isn't the problem, it's your nervous system trying to get your attention?

In this personal episode, Dana shares the story of her father's lifelong struggle with anxiety, how unresolved grief can impact both mental and physical health, and why burnout is often the result of a nervous system that has been running on empty for far too long. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

  •  Why anxiety is a signal, not a flaw 
  •  The connection between grief, stress, and burnout 
  •  How unresolved experiences affect the nervous system 
  •  Why healing happens through connection, not isolation 
  •  How EMDR helps the brain process what feels stuck 

Because healing starts when we stop asking, "What's wrong with me?" and start asking, "What happened to me?"

Ready to Go Beyond Coping?

At Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, we help adults heal anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship patterns through trauma-informed therapy and EMDR.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
💻 Virtual Therapy: NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO residents

Learn more or schedule a consultation:
 www.peacefullivingmhc.com

Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients:
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians:
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources:
www.danacarretta.com/free

If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder:

You were never meant to carry it all alone. 💙

]]> What if anxiety isn't the problem, it's your nervous system trying to get your attention?

In this personal episode, Dana shares the story of her father's lifelong struggle with anxiety, how unresolved grief can impact both mental and physical health, and why burnout is often the result of a nervous system that has been running on empty for far too long. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

  •  Why anxiety is a signal, not a flaw 
  •  The connection between grief, stress, and burnout 
  •  How unresolved experiences affect the nervous system 
  •  Why healing happens through connection, not isolation 
  •  How EMDR helps the brain process what feels stuck 

Because healing starts when we stop asking, "What's wrong with me?" and start asking, "What happened to me?"

Ready to Go Beyond Coping?

At Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, we help adults heal anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship patterns through trauma-informed therapy and EMDR.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
💻 Virtual Therapy: NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO residents

Learn more or schedule a consultation:
 www.peacefullivingmhc.com

Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients:
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians:
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources:
www.danacarretta.com/free

If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder:

You were never meant to carry it all alone. 💙

]]> https://www.danacarretta.com/the-truth-about-healing Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19258050 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 3277 anxiety, burnout, nervous system, trauma healing, EMDR therapy, trauma-informed therapy, unresolved grief, chronic stress, self-regulation, co-regulation, generational trauma, attachment wounds, emotional overwhelm, survival mode, Peaceful Living Mental H 1 2 full true Episode 1: Why Am I Like This? (And Why It Actually Makes Sense) Episode 1: Why Am I Like This? (And Why It Actually Makes Sense) Welcome to The Truth About Healing.

If you've ever found yourself asking:

Why am I like this?

Why do I keep repeating the same relationship patterns?

Why do I understand something logically but still react emotionally?

Why do I feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or disconnected—even when I'm doing all the "right" things?

This podcast is for you.

In this kickoff episode, Dana Carretta-Stein shares the mission behind The Truth About Healing and introduces the nervous system lens that changes everything about how we understand mental health, trauma, relationships, anxiety, burnout, and healing itself.

Because here's the truth:

Most people aren't broken.

They're operating on a nervous system that adapted to their life experiences.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✨ Why your symptoms are not random

✨ How your nervous system shapes your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors

✨ The difference between asking "What's wrong with me?" versus "What happened to me?"

✨ Why anxiety, people-pleasing, shutdown, and burnout are often survival responses—not character flaws

✨ How trauma impacts the brain and nervous system

✨ What EMDR therapy is and why it can be such a powerful healing tool

✨ Why healing feels confusing when you don't understand the system underneath your symptoms

✨ What you can expect from future episodes of The Truth About Healing

Dana also shares the vision for the podcast: cutting through misinformation, simplifying complex neuroscience, and having the honest conversations most people are thinking—but few are saying out loud. 

Key Takeaway

Your symptoms are not the problem.

They're the solution your nervous system created to help you survive.

When you understand that, shame starts to fade, clarity starts to grow, and healing finally begins to make sense.

Coming Up Next

In the next episode, Dana dives into:

🔥 Anxiety & Burnout

🔥 Survival Mode

🔥 Why Rest Doesn't Always Feel Safe

🔥 What Your Nervous System Is Actually Trying to Tell You

Plus, you'll get introduced to recurring podcast segments like:

💣 Truth Bombs — quick nervous-system mic drops

⚡ Truth or Bullshit? — where Dana breaks down popular healing myths and internet wellness advice with her signature no-BS approach. 


If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
 www.peacefullivingmhc.com

Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free

🎥 Watch full episodes and subscribe on YouTube:
 https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach


Enjoying The Truth About Healing?

⭐ Follow the show so you never miss an episode.

⭐ Leave a review, it helps more people find accurate, trauma-informed mental health education.

⭐ Share this episode with someone who has ever wondered, "Why am I like this?"

Because the moment healing starts making sense is often the moment everything begins to change.

We repeat what we don't repair.

]]> Welcome to The Truth About Healing.

If you've ever found yourself asking:

Why am I like this?

Why do I keep repeating the same relationship patterns?

Why do I understand something logically but still react emotionally?

Why do I feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or disconnected—even when I'm doing all the "right" things?

This podcast is for you.

In this kickoff episode, Dana Carretta-Stein shares the mission behind The Truth About Healing and introduces the nervous system lens that changes everything about how we understand mental health, trauma, relationships, anxiety, burnout, and healing itself.

Because here's the truth:

Most people aren't broken.

They're operating on a nervous system that adapted to their life experiences.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✨ Why your symptoms are not random

✨ How your nervous system shapes your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors

✨ The difference between asking "What's wrong with me?" versus "What happened to me?"

✨ Why anxiety, people-pleasing, shutdown, and burnout are often survival responses—not character flaws

✨ How trauma impacts the brain and nervous system

✨ What EMDR therapy is and why it can be such a powerful healing tool

✨ Why healing feels confusing when you don't understand the system underneath your symptoms

✨ What you can expect from future episodes of The Truth About Healing

Dana also shares the vision for the podcast: cutting through misinformation, simplifying complex neuroscience, and having the honest conversations most people are thinking—but few are saying out loud. 

Key Takeaway

Your symptoms are not the problem.

They're the solution your nervous system created to help you survive.

When you understand that, shame starts to fade, clarity starts to grow, and healing finally begins to make sense.

Coming Up Next

In the next episode, Dana dives into:

🔥 Anxiety & Burnout

🔥 Survival Mode

🔥 Why Rest Doesn't Always Feel Safe

🔥 What Your Nervous System Is Actually Trying to Tell You

Plus, you'll get introduced to recurring podcast segments like:

💣 Truth Bombs — quick nervous-system mic drops

⚡ Truth or Bullshit? — where Dana breaks down popular healing myths and internet wellness advice with her signature no-BS approach. 


If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY

💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

📅 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
 www.peacefullivingmhc.com

Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Regulation Resources & EMDR Systems for Clinicians
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free

🎥 Watch full episodes and subscribe on YouTube:
 https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach


Enjoying The Truth About Healing?

⭐ Follow the show so you never miss an episode.

⭐ Leave a review, it helps more people find accurate, trauma-informed mental health education.

⭐ Share this episode with someone who has ever wondered, "Why am I like this?"

Because the moment healing starts making sense is often the moment everything begins to change.

We repeat what we don't repair.

]]> Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19263827 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 877 1 1 full false Why Am I Like This? | The Truth About Healing Trailer 2 Why Am I Like This? | The Truth About Healing Trailer 2 Why do you react the way you do?

Why do certain relationships trigger you?
 Why does anxiety seem to show up out of nowhere?
 Why do you keep repeating patterns you swore you'd never repeat?

Welcome to The Truth About Healing.

Hosted by EMDR therapist, nervous system educator, and founder of Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, Dana Carretta-Stein, this podcast helps you understand the science, psychology, and nervous system patterns behind the way you think, feel, behave, and connect.

Each episode breaks down complex topics like trauma, attachment, anxiety, burnout, nervous system regulation, and relationships into language that actually makes sense for real life.

You'll hear:

• Conversations with experts in trauma, neuroscience, mental health, and human behavior
 • Real stories from people navigating their own healing journeys
 • Honest discussions about anxiety, burnout, relationships, parenting, and personal growth
 • Listener questions answered through a trauma-informed, nervous-system lens
 • Truth Bomb mini-episodes and myth-busting conversations designed to cut through misinformation and help healing finally click

Because when we understand the why behind our reactions, everything starts to make a lot more sense.

If you've ever found yourself asking:

"Why am I like this?"

or

"Why do people do that?"

You're in the right place.

Follow The Truth About Healing and let's start answering those questions together.


Healing Support & Therapy Services

If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

Learn more or schedule a consultation:
 🌐 www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Nervous System Resources & EMDR Systems
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

🎥 Prefer video?

Watch full episodes, expert interviews, nervous system education, and healing conversations on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheEMDRCoach

Subscribe for new episodes, Truth Bombs, and practical insights to help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and your nervous system.

]]> Why do you react the way you do?

Why do certain relationships trigger you?
 Why does anxiety seem to show up out of nowhere?
 Why do you keep repeating patterns you swore you'd never repeat?

Welcome to The Truth About Healing.

Hosted by EMDR therapist, nervous system educator, and founder of Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, Dana Carretta-Stein, this podcast helps you understand the science, psychology, and nervous system patterns behind the way you think, feel, behave, and connect.

Each episode breaks down complex topics like trauma, attachment, anxiety, burnout, nervous system regulation, and relationships into language that actually makes sense for real life.

You'll hear:

• Conversations with experts in trauma, neuroscience, mental health, and human behavior
 • Real stories from people navigating their own healing journeys
 • Honest discussions about anxiety, burnout, relationships, parenting, and personal growth
 • Listener questions answered through a trauma-informed, nervous-system lens
 • Truth Bomb mini-episodes and myth-busting conversations designed to cut through misinformation and help healing finally click

Because when we understand the why behind our reactions, everything starts to make a lot more sense.

If you've ever found yourself asking:

"Why am I like this?"

or

"Why do people do that?"

You're in the right place.

Follow The Truth About Healing and let's start answering those questions together.


Healing Support & Therapy Services

If you're looking for additional support on your healing journey, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and relationship challenges.

📍 In-Person Therapy: Scarsdale, NY
💻 Virtual Therapy: Available for residents of NY, NJ, CT, FL & CO

Learn more or schedule a consultation:
 🌐 www.peacefullivingmhc.com


Additional Resources

🧠 EMDR Resources for Clinicians & Clients
www.danacarretta.com/shop

🛠️ Recommended Therapy Tools, Nervous System Resources & EMDR Systems
www.danacarretta.com/therapytools

🎁 Free Nervous System Resources
www.danacarretta.com/free


Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

🎥 Prefer video?

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]]> Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19267402 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 67 1 1 trailer true Why Am I Like This? | The Truth About Healing Trailer 1 Why Am I Like This? | The Truth About Healing Trailer 1 If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why the hell did I react like that?”
Or “Why do I keep doing things I know I don’t want to do?”
Or even watching your kids and wondering, “Why are they acting like this?”

You’re not alone and more importantly, you’re not random.

In this trailer episode of The Truth About Healing, Dana Carretta-Stein, EMDR therapist, nervous system educator, and professional “why” translator - introduces a different way of understanding yourself.

Because the truth is:
Your reactions, patterns, anxiety, burnout, and relationship dynamics aren’t happening by accident.

They’re rooted in how your nervous system has learned to survive.

And when you understand the why, everything starts to make a lot more sense.

On this podcast, you can expect:

  • Clear, real-life explanations of how your nervous system actually works
  • Honest conversations about trauma, patterns, and healing
  • Expert interviews in mental health and neuroscience
  • Real stories from people doing the work
  • Practical, no-BS tools that help you feel more in control of your responses

This isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about finally understanding yourself.

If you’re tired of overthinking, repeating patterns, or feeling stuck in ways you can’t explain, this is where things start to click.

🎙️ Follow the show and start getting answers to the questions you’ve been asking your whole life.

]]> If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why the hell did I react like that?”
Or “Why do I keep doing things I know I don’t want to do?”
Or even watching your kids and wondering, “Why are they acting like this?”

You’re not alone and more importantly, you’re not random.

In this trailer episode of The Truth About Healing, Dana Carretta-Stein, EMDR therapist, nervous system educator, and professional “why” translator - introduces a different way of understanding yourself.

Because the truth is:
Your reactions, patterns, anxiety, burnout, and relationship dynamics aren’t happening by accident.

They’re rooted in how your nervous system has learned to survive.

And when you understand the why, everything starts to make a lot more sense.

On this podcast, you can expect:

  • Clear, real-life explanations of how your nervous system actually works
  • Honest conversations about trauma, patterns, and healing
  • Expert interviews in mental health and neuroscience
  • Real stories from people doing the work
  • Practical, no-BS tools that help you feel more in control of your responses

This isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about finally understanding yourself.

If you’re tired of overthinking, repeating patterns, or feeling stuck in ways you can’t explain, this is where things start to click.

🎙️ Follow the show and start getting answers to the questions you’ve been asking your whole life.

]]> https://www.danacarretta.com/the-truth-about-healing Dana Carretta-Stein Buzzsprout-19069644 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 57 #Truth About Healing, #NervousSystemHealing, #TraumaInformed, #MentalHealthEducation, #HealingExplained 1 1 trailer true