Trauma for Breakfast
Trauma For Breakfast is a crowded table of wounded children, parents, spouses, caregivers and weary souls. Together we join in honest conversations about the behaviors and challenges of parenting children with trauma.There's always room for one more at the table to share in the stories, science and healing as we learn to better understand and care for each other. We are a table without shame or judgement because life can be hard and lonely and we all know, that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Episodes
44 episodes
Let's Start with the Beginning in Mind - David Barko
Join me today as I speak with David Barko, the director of the Family Resource Center at Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in Prescott Valley, Arizona. David is an advocate for early childhood in numerous ways and has been...
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An Honest Perspective from a Foster Mom - Stacey Gagnon pt 2/2
How do you handle the loneliness and isolation that comes with foster care and adoption?Can we talk about big behaviors and how to help redefine success?And could we please all agree that adoption does not erase trauma?Toda...
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An Honest Perspective from a Foster Dad - Darren Gagnon
This was such a fun two-part episode to record! During these episodes my husband Darren and I share our experiences as a man and a woman serving as foster and adopt parents. In this episode, I interview my husband Darren Gagnon about his experi...
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Giving Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Keys to Success with Diane Daily
For young men and women aging out of foster care at age 18 the odds of becoming thriving, successful adults aren’t very good. In fact, statistics show that 50 percent have no high school diploma, 60 percent have been convicted of a crime and 50...
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Trauma Myths with David Pope
David J. Pope draws on more than forty years of experience in the addiction and mental health fields as a licensed mental health/addiction therapist in Nebraska, Iowa, and Arizona. On today's podcast he provides you with practical tips an...
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36:49
Pt 2 - The Great Rewiring with Dr. Adam Dell
Our children live in a time of prosperity, yet we are seeing teens experiencing high rates of anxiety and depression. Join me for part 2 with clinical psychologist, Dr Adam Dell as we discuss possible root causes and practical ways to protect o...
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The Great Rewiring - Teens and Tech with Dr Adam Dell pt 1
Our children live in a time of prosperity, yet we are seeing teens experiencing high rates of anxiety and depression. Join me with clinical psychologist, Dr Adam Dell as we discuss possible root causes and practical ways to protect our kids.
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The Hope Dealer - part 2
Join me for PART 2 with the Rapping Dad Meet Derek Clark, an international motivational speaker, 250 million views on his Rapping Dad videos and author of the critically acclaimed "I Will Never Give Up" book series and "Never Limit...
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The Hope Dealer - pt 1 of 2 with Derek Clark
Join me with the Rapping Dad Meet Derek Clark, an international motivational speaker, 250 million views on his Rapping Dad videos and author of the critically acclaimed "I Will Never Give Up" book series and "Never Limit Your Life:...
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"Keys" to Overcoming Adversity - Jodi Spataro
Join me as I spend time with Jodi Spataro speaking about childhood adversity and the keys she accessed to build resiliency.Jodi is a nonprofit industry leader with over 27 years of working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector. She i...
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Jessica's Story - When Systems Fail
The judge looked at her and said, "The system has failed you".This episode was not without tears. Jessica's story will move you and open your eyes to generational drug and alcohol abuse, systemic child welfare issues and the need for us...
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Empathy versus Enabling with Doug Dolan - Pt 2
Here is episode # 2 of Empathy versus EnablingHow do we know when we are being empathetic in our relationships with others or just enabling bad choices? Join Doug Dolan and Stacey as they discuss a concept that is universal...
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Empathy versus Enabling with Doug Dolan - Pt 1
How do we know when we are being empathetic in our relationships with others or just enabling bad choices? Join Doug Dolan and Stacey as they discuss a concept that is universal to all relationships; the fine line between helping a...
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When Helping Hurts - Dr. Adam Dell (part 2)
(Episode note - I would recommend finding a quiet space to listen to this episode. This is Pt 2, so make sure you have listened to Pt. 1 first.)This podcast episode is probably the most important episode I have recorded. By the end of P...
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When Helping Hurts - Dr. Adam Dell (part 1)
This podcast episode is probably the most important episode I have recorded. By the end of Pt. 2, my producer and I were in tears. It is a profound look at caregiver fatigue and burnout that is full of application for those who are daily pourin...
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The Guts of Adoption - pt 2/2
Listen in as the Zielaskos talk about the "guts" of adoption. Married for almost 21 years with 5 children ages 10-16, the Zielaskos are well versed in the field of adoption and trauma. Tyler is a mental health counselor and part own...
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The Guts of Adoption - Pt 1/2
Listen in as the Zielaskos talk about the "guts" of adoption. Married for almost 21 years with 5 children ages 10-16, the Zielaskos are well versed in the field of adoption and trauma. Tyler is a mental health counselor and part ow...
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30:04
The Power of Play with Jonna Watson
"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." - Mr RogersJoin me as I speak about play and learning with Jonna Watson.&n...
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The Story of Amy - from addiction to freedom
You won't want to miss this story. Amy struggled with substance-use disorder for years. It culminated into Department of Child Services stepping in to remove her children. Her story is one of hitting rock bottom and finding freedom from her pas...
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36:27
Captain Tom Boelts and Child Trafficking
Join me as I discuss the new face of Child Trafficking with Captain Tom Boelts. We unpack how technology has played a role in changing how our children are targeted. This podcast will give you information on how to keep your kids safe from thos...
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40:48
Sherriff Rhoades...a different way of doing things.
Join me as I speak to a Sheriff in Arizona who is trauma-informed and pushing out programs that truly help. You do not want to miss this truly informative podcast on how a county is dealing with substance-use disorder in a different way.
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How to Find the Right Treatment for Substance Use Disorder with Doug Dolan
Even when we finish the interview, our producer keeps the tape rolling. This producer's outtake with Doug Dolan is excellent information for those who are dealing with addiction and treatment.What are barriers to recovery?What does ...
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Let's Talk Straight about Addiction
This episode is a must-listen. Join me as I talk to Doug Dolan, COO of Recovery in the Pines.Doug began his own recovery walk on April 19, 1997. He has experienced many life-defining moments, including the passing of his brothe...
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49:04
A New Way of Doing Things - Recovery for NAS Babies and Mothers
Tara Sundem, RN, NNP-BC, MS, used to think the best place for babies going through withdrawal was not with their parents. Sundem admits that she, like many of her colleagues, used to judge parents when newborns in her neonatal ICU were going th...
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The Good, The Bad, The Unfiltered - Parenting Teens with Early Adversity
You will not want to miss this episode. Join three moms who talk about all-the-things parenting and working with teens. Between the three of us, we are parenting 21 children, have lots of letters behind our names and countless year...
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