On Trauma & Power
A podcast by the Center for Trauma and Embodiment
Hosted by CFTE Co-Director Jenn Turner, LMHC, On Trauma and Power explores the profound relationship of trauma and healing through the lens of embodied practices and the complex dynamics of power. Featuring survivors, experts, educators, authors, and practitioners of varying disciplines, this podcast dives into how trauma and power intersect in diverse ways in our lives. Join us for trauma-informed conversations that inspire, educate, and empower.
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Season 1
Episode 1
Discovering the Power in Embodied Healing with Dave Emerson, YACEP
Dave Emerson, YACEP, co-founder of Center for Trauma and Embodiment joins co-founder and your host, Jenn Turner, LMHC to discuss Dave's journey into trauma work, the importance of relational dynamics in healing, and the need for research to validate yoga as a treatment for PTSD. The conversation highlights the significance of feedback, accountability, and power dynamics within trauma care, emphasizing the necessity of creating a supportive work environment that fosters vulnerability and curiosity. He and Jenn recount the beginnings of their groundbreaking work in embodiment and trauma healing and explore whats to come!
About Dave
Dave has provided training internationally since 2006 and has developed, conducted, and supervised TCTSY groups for rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, residential programs for youth, active duty military personnel, survivors of terrorism, and Veterans Administration centers and clinics and more. He is the author or co-author of numerous papers on yoga and trauma; the co-author of Overcoming Trauma through Yoga; and the author of, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy. Find more of Dave's work with CFTE and TCTSY. Read Dave's books Overcoming Trauma through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy. Connect with Dave on LinkedIn.
COMING SOON
Tiffany Johnson, Ph.D.
Tiffany Johnson, PhD joins Jenn to discuss trauma-informed perspectives in higher education, highlighting the historical context of work, equity, and wellness. She and Jenn explore personal empowerment, systemic change, and the role of identity, agency, and indigenous wisdom in fostering a more compassionate work culture.
About Your Host
Jenn Turner, LMHC (she/her)
Jenn brings a wealth of experience and compassion to this podcast, having dedicated her entire career to supporting survivors of trauma. She is a trauma-informed therapist in private practice, where she supports clients in integrating their whole selves—mind and body—into the healing process. Currently, Jenn serves as the Co-Director of the Center for Trauma and Embodiment, which she founded in 2018 with co-founder Dave Emerson, YACEP. In this role, Jenn oversees numerous global training programs for practitioners and develops body-first interventions for trauma healing.
At the Center for Trauma and Embodiment, we recognize that complex trauma is both interpersonal and systemic, and quality care models must address both dynamics. This podcast reflects our commitment to learning and growth by engaging with survivors, practitioners, and community leaders from diverse perspectives.
We aim to create a space where meaningful conversations about trauma and power can thrive. This podcast is an extension of that mission, offering a space for discovery, reflection, and growth. Whether you’re a survivor, a practitioner, or someone seeking to better understand the intersections of trauma and power, we invite you to join us on this journey of healing and empowerment.
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