Beyond Trauma
Episodes
95 | Money, Trauma, and the Nervous System | Rahkim Sabree
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives deep into the often-overlooked intersection of money, identity, and emotional well-being with financial trauma expert and empowerme...
94 | ADHD, Mindfulness, and the Power of Neurodivergent Strengths | Ron Souers (Part 1)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first of a two-part series, Lara Land sits down with Ron Souers—ADHD advocate, podcast host of Don’t Mind Me, I’m Different, and author ...
93 | Getting to the Root: Patterns & Healing | Estefana Johnson
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Beyond Trauma, I sit down with therapist and CMI™ practitioner Estefana Johnson to explore why we get stuck in loops, tr...
92 | From Struggle to Strength: How Hobbies Can Heal | Julie McGuire
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julie McGuire shares her journey from suicidal depression to discovering purpose through the mountains. Using her mantra, “let me see how far I can ...
91 | Coffee, Culture & Mental Health | Shawn Steiman
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this energizing episode of Beyond Trauma, Lara Land sits down with coffee scientist and author Shawn Steiman to explore the surprising intersection...
90 | Trauma Therapy, Group Support & Cultural Wisdom | Dr. Mercedes Okosi
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rich and compassionate conversation, Dr. Mercedes Okosi shares her clinical insights on healing complex trauma—what works, when, and why. We...
89 | Facing Estrangement: Repairing the Parent-Child Divide | Dr. Joshua Coleman
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What causes estrangement between parents and adult children—and is reconciliation truly possible? In this powerful and nuanced conversation, psychol...
88 | Think Better: CBT Strategies for Rewiring Negative Thoughts | Carly Ann
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond Trauma, Lara Land sits down with psychotherapist Carly Ann to unpack practical, compassionate strategies from Cognitive Beha...
87 | Intimacy, Healing & Partnership | Wendy Maltz
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of Beyond Trauma, Lara Land welcomes renowned sex therapist Wendy Maltz to explore how couples can reconnect and reclaim the...
86 | Dreamwork, Nightmares & the Language of the Unconscious | Dr. Leslie Ellis
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your dreams were trying to show you what you’re not ready to say out loud? In this illuminating conversation, trauma therapist and dreamwork...
85 | Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sleep (But Were Too Tired to Ask) | Dr. Alex Dimitriu
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of Beyond Trauma, Lara Land is joined by Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a double board-certified expert in psychiatry and sleep medic...
84 | Inviting Mania to Tea | Gracie Canaan
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a re-air from the podcast Xanyland: Comedians on the Coach, hosted by my friend and fellow therapist, Alicia Racine Fink.In this conve...
83 | The Path to Liberation | Jacoby Ballard
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Pride Month, in recognition of the heightened risks for the transgender community, and because this is one of my favorite conversati...
82 | Big Changes: What's Next for Me (and This Podcast)
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I share some of my favorite moments and guests of my third year of podcasting, as well as some "backstage" insider info....
81 | The Science of Kindness: How Your Social World Shapes Your Health | Dr. Kelli Harding
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can kindness actually make us healthier? In this eye-opening episode of Beyond Trauma, Dr. Kelli Harding, physician, public health expert, and author ...
80 | Breathwork for Trauma Healing | Max Strom
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this profound episode of Beyond Trauma, I sit with renowned breathwork teacher and author Max Strom to explore the breath's transformative powe...
79 | Beyond Your Sun Sign: Navigating Life's Challenges Through Your Chart | Amber Mitchell
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond Trauma, I sit down with Amber Mitchell, The Astro Lotus, to explore how astrology can serve as a powerful tool for self-unde...
78 | Workplace Harm: Who's Most Vulnerable and Why Rethinking Workplace Culture Matters | Monica Amorosi
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work is a fundamental part of our lives, yet the workplace can be a uniquely vulnerable space for experiencing trauma. In this episode of Beyond Traum...
77 | Awakening in Uncertain Times: Meditation for a Shifting World | Spring Washam
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In times of rapid change, how do we stay grounded, heart-centered, and open to new possibilities? In this episode of Beyond Trauma, meditation teacher...
76 | Healing Beyond the Physical: The Power of Energy Medicine | Dr. Jamil Sayegh
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond Trauma, we delve into the transformative world of energy healing with Dr. Jamil Sayegh. Dr. Sayegh shares his holistic appro...
75 | A More Connected Self: Using the Natural World to Cultivate Presence | Mark Coleman
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond Trauma, mindfulness and meditation teacher Mark Coleman explores the deep connection between the natural world and meditatio...
74 | Feeding Your Mind: Nutrition's Profound Role in Mental Health | Dr. Bonnie J. Kaplan
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fantastically informative episode with Dr. Bonnie J. Kaplan, we explore the direct connection between mental health and nutrient intake. The e...
73 | From Pain to Progress: Breaking Toxic Cycles | Dr. Samantha Harte
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this immensely informative episode with Dr. Samantha Harte, we discuss the kind of work it takes to break our toxic cycles and make changes that la...
72 | Applying Polyvagal Theory in Yoga | Dr. Arielle Schwartz
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This deeply informative episode is recommended for therapists, yoga instructors, yoga practitioners, and anyone interested in managing their stress le...
71 | Balancing Safety & Strength; The Next Chapter In Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness | David Treleaven
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this nuanced and elevated episode of Beyond Trauma, David Treleaven shares the core of his findings on best practices for trauma sensitivity in min...
70 | Raw and Real: Rage Prayers and the Power of Honest Healing | Rev. Elizabeth Ashman Riley
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful conversation with Rev. Elizabeth Riley, we discuss what it means to get raw and real in our prayers, something Elizabeth has become w...
69 | Starting Softly: A Gentle Approach to Self-Compassion | Shawna Emerick
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this especially informative and timely episode with Mindful Meditation Coach Shawna Emerick, we deeply investigate self-compassion, an important pr...
68: How to Talk with Anyone; Cultivating Emotional Safety in Relationships | Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with world-famous relationship experts Harville Hendrix and Hele LaKelly Hunt, we get into the interpersonal nature of trauma and how ...
67 | The Dangers of Compassion Fatigue | Juliette Watt
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this riveting episode with Juliette Watt, we get detailed about why every one of us needs to become more aware of compassion fatigue. This debilita...
67 | Social Anxiety, Assertiveness, and the Quest for True Authenticity | Dr. Aziz Gazipura
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling conversation with Dr. Aziz Gazipura, we unpack the risk factors for, symptoms of and remedies for social anxiety. Dr. Aziz offers a...
65 | Overcoming Anxiety, Panic Attacks, & Phobias | Dr. Edmund J. Bourne
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Dr. Edmund J. Bourne we address the epidemic of anxiety and anxiety related disorders. Edmund has been researching panic, phobias...
64 | A Long Term Perspective on Loving-Kindness | Sharon Salzberg
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this long anticipated conversation, Sharon Salzberg joins the Beyond Trauma Podcast to discuss the ways in which loving-kindness practice can shift...
63 | Teaching Trauma Sensitive Yoga | Rose Wippich
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's conversation, previously released on Chat off the Mat, Lara Land speaks with Rose Wippich about the profound impact trauma can have on ...
62 | Yoga Evolution: Healing and Revolution Through Practice | Greg Nardi
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this in-depth conversation with longtime friend Greg Nardi, we discuss the ability yoga has to facilitate healing at every level. Greg walks us thr...
61 | Fostering Meditation | Demetrius Napolitano
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this brave and transparent conversation, Fostering Meditation founder Demetrius Napolitano shares how his experiences in foster care and detention ...
60 | What is a Death Doula? | Henry Fersko-Weiss
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this connected conversation with Henry Fersko-Weiss, the creator of the first End-of-Life Doula program in the United States, we discuss what it me...
59 | Therapeutic Journaling | Kate Thompson
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special and meaningful episode with Kate Thompson, we discuss the role of journaling in healing wounds and softening the impacts of traum...
58 | Exploring Boundaries | Sharon Martin
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thorough episode with Dr. Sharon Martin, we explore the different types of boundaries people have and how to determine if yours are healthy. S...
57 | Let's Talk Anxious Attachment | Chris Rackliffe
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlivening episode with Chris Rackliffe, we discuss the four attachment styles with a deeper examination of the anxious style. We discuss how ...
56 | Narcissism Unmasked | Adriana Bucci
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this important episode with Adriana Bucci, we discuss narcissistic personality disorder. Adriana walks us through the signs that you are dealing wi...
55 | Disordered Eating, Performance, Exposure Response Prevention | Alicia Racine
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this riveting episode with Alicia Racine, we go deep into a number of important therapeutic topics. We cover the incredible overlap between develop...
54 | Ask Me Anything | Angela & Yana
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special second-anniversary episode of Beyond Trauma, Lara is joined by Three and a Half Acres Yoga Trauma Informed Teachers Angela and Yana as...
53 | The Essentials of Trauma Sensitivity | Tessa Tovar
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this first anniversary of the publication of my book, The Essential Guide to Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer Spaces for All, I'm re...
52 | Unpacking Attachment | Annie Chen
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this pivotal episode featuring Annie Chen, we delve deep into the fundamental concepts of attachment theory and the distinct indicators of each att...
51 | Beyond the Chill: Cold Water Swimming for Trauma & Depression | Dr. Mark Harper
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This detailed episode with Dr. Mark Harper, author of breaks down the benefits of cold water swimming for trauma, chronic pain, depression, bipolar di...
50 | Cult Recruitment, Vulnerability & Recovery | Dr. Steve Eichel
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this riveting conversation with cult expert Dr. Steve Eichel, we uncover the common recruitment strategies of some of the most notorious cults. Dr....
49 | The Complexities of Adoption and the Trauma of Separation | April Dinwoodie
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was an honor to sit down with April Dinwoodie to learn more about a topic I am admittingly not enough informed on. Until recently, I had not consid...
48 | Trauma-Informed Herbalism | Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this information-packed conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie, we discuss the incredible power of herbs in assisting with nervous system regulati...
47 | Ending the Stigma: Suicide Awareness | Dr. Jessa Navide´
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this very vulnerable and candid conversation with esteemed psychologist Dr. Jessa Navide´, we dive into the truth of about suicidality. Jessa deta...
46 | Scientific Foundations of Trauma-Informed Yoga | David Emerson
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this detailed and important conversation with Dave Emerson, the man who coined the term trauma-sensitive yoga, we get insights into Dave’s extens...
45 | What to expect in 2024 | Lara Land
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share the most impactful moments of 2023 and a preview of guests and topics you can expect in the coming year, including the except...
44 | Trauma Bonding and Yoga Teacher Trainings | Michelle Lehrman
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I get asked on almost a daily basis for recommendations for yoga teacher training programs. You would think that after 25 years in yoga, I would have ...
43 | Equine Therapy | Deborah Draves-Legg
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Deborah Draves-Legg, we discuss the healing power of horses, how they communicate, and what it looks like to receive coaching in ...
42 | Are the Kids Alright? | Joy Holden
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Holden is a long-time member of the Margaretville Central School staff. She was a special education teacher for 19 years and then transitioned int...
41 | Coining Ambiguous Loss | Dr. Pauline Boss
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a cup of tea, a notebook, a pen, and a quiet spot, for today you and I have the chance to sit down with a legend. Dr. Pauline Boss coined the ter...
40 | The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga Audio Version Part 2 | Lara Land
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of my audio gift to you! Please enjoy the next 25 pages of my book, The Essential Guide to Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer Spaces fo...
39 | The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga Audio Version Part 1
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An exciting gift for you! Today, listeners can enjoy the first 25 pages of my book, The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer ...
38 | Birth Trauma Part II : My Story | Lara Land
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I detail my own experiences with birth trauma and the ways multiple people in different areas of the medical field have used unskillf...
37 | Birth Trauma & The State of Maternal Health | Bintou Diarra
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You are going to want to sit back and take notes for this one. Today's guest Bintou Diarra and I get in-depth about birth trauma and the current s...
36| Healing our Relationship with Self | Harmony Slater
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt conversation with my longtime friend and colleague, Harmony Slater, we discuss many life transitions that can result in a trauma res...
35 | Love, Loss, & Leaning In | Whitney Lyn Allen
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest and raw conversation, Whitney Lyn Allen shares the details of her husband's tragic accident and later death in service of others al...
34 | Post Traumatic Growth | Dr. Edith Shiro & Linda Sparrowe
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, we discuss a potential outcome of trauma that is often ignored: Post-traumatic growth. Discover how to get through a traumat...
33 | Play Therapy | Ann Beckley-Forest & Annie Monaco
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how to work with kids and teens in a way that opens them up instead of closing them off. The information my two guests sha...
32 | How to Become Trauma Informed | Lara Land-Harmony Slater-Russel Case
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Finding Harmony Podcast with Harmony Slater and Russell Case- aired in Feb to promote the pre-sale of my book, The Essential Guide to ...
31 | The Sound of Change | Reggie Hubbard
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with activist and healer Reggie Hubbard, we discuss how to be real as a yoga teacher by using your true voice, sound bowls, gongs...
30 | Identifying Secondary Trauma | Dr. Trudy Gilbert-Eliot
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, author and clinician, Dr. Trudy Gilbert-Eliot, explains how exposure to other people's trauma can cause post-traumatic stress. Sh...
29 | Understanding Family Constellations | Katarina Wittich
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I discovered Katarina "Kato" Wittich in Gwyneth Paltrow's documentary series “Sex, Love and Goop” episode five, where she guides a cli...
28 | How to Heal Yourself | Amy B. Scher
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy B. Scher had a debilitating case of Lyme Disease that resulted in her being bedridden in her twenties. She tried every available solution from int...
27 | A Journey Into Curiosity | Timothy Lewis
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Lewis walked into my yoga studio, Land Yoga on one New Year's Eve and never turned back. He became a regular and dedicated yoga practition...
26 | The Brain Changing Appeal of EMDR | Rotem Brayer
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone can talk about neuroscience and make it make sense, but Rotem Brayer certainly can. During our time together he showed me why EMDR has be...
25 | Mindfulness Strategies for Pain | Dr. Christiane Wolf
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this incredible conversation with Christiane Wolf, MD, PhD, we separate out different kinds of pain. Christiane shows us how by learning to differe...
24 | The Path to Liberation | Jacoby Ballard
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this extraordinary conversation with Jacoby Ballard we cover a wide range of topics from black feminism to queer identity to parenthood and what ea...
23 | Trauma Sensitive Jiu-Jitsu | Dr. Jamie Marich
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jamie Marich discusses why the martial art Jiu-Jitsu is so specifically good for healing trauma. We discuss in detail the overlap...
22 | Trauma Healing with the NYPD | Annie Labrada
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply touching and sensitive episode, I'm in conversation with a long-time friend and colleague, former Sergeant for Transit District One...
21 | Humanwork | Betsy Polatin
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I interview my former teacher, Betsy Polatin who taught me Alexander Technique at Boston University as part of my theater studie...
20 | The Trauma of Caste | Thenmozhi Soundararajan
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply important conversation with Thenmozhi Soundararajan, we discuss the often overlooked, devastatingly real trauma of caste. Thenmozhi'...
19 | Womb Healing | Sabrina Vedete Elmaliah
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sabrina Vedete Elmaliah and I discuss the power of intention especially as it applies to healing generational trauma. Sabrina shares ...
18 | Exploring Psychedelics | Rachel Aiden
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I speak with prosocial entrepreneur, Rachel Aiden about what we know about the use of psychedelics on healing the impacts of tra...
17 | Seventeen Years of Incarceration | Chris Wilson
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Wilson had a normal childhood with a loving and nurturing mom who gave him many of the lessons and skill sets he uses today, but when gun violen...
16 | War Veterans and Sleep | Pamela Stokes Eggleston
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this wonderful conversation with my long-time friend and yoga service comrade, Pamela Stokes Eggleston, we discuss her experience with secondary tr...
15 | Facing Grief | Michelle C. Johnson
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Michelle Casandra Johnson, we cover the importance of the grieving process and having practices that support it. We discuss how o...
14 | Transcending Sexual Trauma | Zahabiyah Yamasaki
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Zahabiyah Yamasaki and I talk about how trauma-informed yoga can help survivors of sexual trauma, the power of the fully accepti...
BONUS EPISODE: The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special BONUS episode, I share a bit about the writing of my forthcoming book, The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Saf...
13 | I Am Capable | D'Angela Alberty
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this bravely vulnerable interview, D'Angela Alberty shares what it was like to grow up in an abusive family. Her story helps us understand how ...
12 | The End of Duality | Lama Rod Owens
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this deep episode with Lama Rod Owens, we discuss the what it means to face the reality of life and do the hard work of coming to know and love our...
11 | Healing Trauma Through Nature | Micah Mortali
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Micah Mortali and I discuss how nature immersion, rewilding, survival, ancestral skills can support our circadian rhythms, and proper release of melat...
10 | The Exceptional Potentiality of Yoga | Seane Corn
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seane Corn is an internationally-acclaimed yoga teacher, author, and public speaker who has been at the forefront of yoga, activism, and community ser...
9 | Learning to Pause | Lara Land |
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Beyond Trauma Podcast, I take a look back at the wisdom our guests shared with us in Season 1 as well as drop some hints a...
8 | The Wellness Gap | Kerri Kelly
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with community organizer, wellness activist and author, Kerri Kelly, we talk about the perpetual and often unspoken trauma presen...
7 | We All Have Addictions | Nikki Myers
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Myers is the creator of Y12SR Yoga of 12-step recovery. She is an expert on the subtle nature of addition and the ways to apply both cognitive a...
6 | The hidden Cost of "little t" trauma | Dr. Liz Cohen
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Liz Cohen discusses how the field of trauma research is changing and helping us understand more about neuroplasticity, the rewiring that happens t...
5 | Redefining Resilience | Devika Shankar
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am honored to be in conversation with Devika Shankar, a transnational feminist, organizer, and advocate interested in supporting activists and organ...
4 | Softening after Trauma | Samantha Lucas
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you will hear in this episode, Samantha Lucas is the survivor of multiple traumas which have impacted her life and for which yoga and meditation ha...
3 | Stress, Yoga & Epigenetics | Alexandra Seidenstein
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with my dear friend, Alexandra Seidenstein, we discuss the study of epigenetics, a biological science which tracks patterns of activat...
2 | A Trauma Survivors Guide to Teaching Yoga | Marcy Tropin
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yin/Restorative yoga teacher Marcy Tropin does not just help others heal through the teachings of yoga, she has survived multiple traumas herself. In ...
1 | A New Relationship to Stress | Hala Khouri
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode Hala and I dissect the core components to creating a safer, more trauma sensitive environment when teaching yoga. Hala offer...
Coming this May!
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have all been touched by trauma and we have all experienced trauma and its impacts in very varied degrees and ways. Uncovering and understanding ou...