Medical Trauma Support

The Medical Trauma Support Podcast explores the human impact of medical experiences for patients, parents, and healthcare professionals.Through human-centered, nervous-system-informed conversations, the podcast examines how medical care can impact the body, trust, and sense of safety. Episodes explore medical trauma, fear, shutdown, compassion in care, provider wellbeing, and the changes needed within healthcare systems to better support everyone involved.This podcast offers education, reflection, and hope — honoring our shared humanity and the body’s responses to medical experiences.

Medical Trauma Support is a health podcast hosted by Sarah Stasica, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sarah Stasica hosts Medical Trauma Support, a health show with 54 episodes published.

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  Episode #54

  Navigating Medical Trauma with Dr. Michelle Flaum and Dr. Sacha McBain

  Sep 29, 202635 min

  I am really excited to share this conversation with Dr. Michelle Flaum and Dr. Sacha McBain. They are two of the original researchers and advocates in the field of medical trauma. Michelle shares her personal experience as a patient and how it led her to this work. Sacha explains the concept of "pre-sourcing" and how it helps prepare us for medical events. We talk about their new book, which is written to support both patients and clinicians, and discuss how giving a name to your experience can bring a sense of relief. Having a name for your experience allows you to view your body's natural reactions with compassion. Remember that you are not alone, and your experience is completely valid. You can request their new book about medical trauma at your local independent bookstore as well as find it on their websites. https://www.sachamcbain.com/ https://www.drmichelleflaum.com/ If you are looking for community who understands medical trauma, please join us in the Medical Trauma Support Circle: https://www.medicaltraumasupport.org/befriend-your-body-community #MedicalTraumaSupport #MedicalTrauma #TraumaRecovery #PatientAdvocacy #Therapy

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  Medical Trauma Support

  Understanding Our Nervous Systems: A Conversation with Christina Kantzavelos, LCSW

  Sep 15, 202632 min

  In this episode of the Medical Trauma Support Podcast, Sarah Stasica sits down with Christina Kantzavelos, a licensed clinical social worker, to delve into the intricate relationship between our nervous systems and our health, especially in the context of chronic illness. We talk about the importance of understanding your Nervous System and how it plays a part in everything you do, essentially, everything you are, because it's part of your whole body's system. We also talk about chronic stress and its effect as well as the Four F's: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn and how knowing this information is a way to empower yourself. To learn more about Christina's work you can find her at BeginWithinToday.com If you would like to join the Medical Trauma Support Circle community, you can Join Here .

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  Episode #52

  How Self-Compassion Helps Healthcare Professionals with Dr. Sharon Chang

  Sep 1, 202651 min

  Are you a healthcare professional dealing with stress and burnout? Or a patient who has experienced care from a provider who didn't treat you with the compassion and care that you needed? In this episode of the Medical Trauma Support Podcast, Sarah Stasica speaks with Dr. Sharon Chang, a retired surgical oncologist and current mental fitness coach. They discuss the signs of physician burnout, the reality of working as a cancer surgeon, and how building a daily mental fitness routine helps doctors provide better care. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the Medical Trauma Support Podcast 02:24 - Why Dr. Chang became a surgical oncologist 08:24 - How a doctor's emotional support impacts patients 16:56 - The daily stress and reality of being a surgeon 22:47 - Dr. Chang shares her personal experience with burnout 28:22 - Working with a coach to find career clarity 33:44 - Using self-compassion to improve patient care 42:49 - What is mental fitness and how to practice it daily Connect with Dr. Sharon B Chang on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-b-chang-md/ Listen to more from Medical Trauma Support: Subscribe to the channel for more episodes on healthcare recovery and patient advocacy. #PhysicianBurnout #MentalFitness #HealthcareProfessionals #MedicalTraumaSupport #DrSharonChang

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  Episode #51

  How to Avoid Medical Mistakes: A Critical Care Doctor’s Patient Safety Guide

  Jul 3, 202636 min

  Medical mistakes are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and many are preventable. In this episode, critical care physician and pulmonologist Dr. Gerardo Garza shares how to protect yourself and your loved ones, from finding the right doctor to preparing for appointments, asking better questions, and navigating a safe hospital discharge. We also talk about post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), why how you’re treated can matter as much as what happens to you, and what it really means to feel safe in medical care. Whether you’re a patient, a caregiver, or a clinician, this conversation is full of practical, nervous-system-aware tools you can use right away. Dr. Garza's Book Link Follow Dr. Garza 🔗 Free guide — https://www.medicaltraumasupport.org/free-guides Befriending Your Body After Medical Trauma (course) — https://your-bc-befriend.mn.co/plans/1948719

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  Episode #50

  What Is EMDR? A Body-Based Approach to Healing Medical Trauma with Ingrid Nishimoto, LCSW

  Jun 19, 202637 min

  In this episode of the Medical Trauma Support Podcast, Sarah Stasica sits down with Ingrid Nishimoto, LCSW a certified EMDR therapist who also lives with a genetic cancer condition diagnosed at 17. Together they explore what EMDR actually is, how it helps shift the felt sense of powerlessness after a frightening medical experience, and why grief, collapse, and the long “in-between” after treatment deserve so much more compassion than they usually get. Ingrid shares how she helps clients feel safe in their bodies again, reconnect with their own wisdom, and move from “I’m powerless” toward “I have agency.” A warm, nervous-system-informed conversation for anyone healing after a hard diagnosis and for the clinicians who walk alongside them. To connect with Ingrid: https://www.ingridnishimototherapy.com To find support: https://www.medicaltraumasupport.org

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