The amazing Adena Bank Lees, joins me today.
Adena Bank Lees, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed addiction counselor, board-certified expert in traumatic stress, and certified practitioner of psychodrama with more than 35 years of experience.
A recognized authority on childhood trauma, Adena specializes in covert emotional in**st — a form of hidden abuse she also knows personally, as a thriver with a lived history of childhood sexual abuse and covert emotional in**st.
Adena is the author of Covert Emotional In**st: The Hidden Sexual Abuse, A Story of Hope and Healing and brings language, clarity, and validation to one of the most misunderstood forms of childhood trauma. Covert Emotional In**st (CEI) occurs when a parent unconsciously relies on a child to meet adult emotional or relational needs, leaving lasting impacts on identity, intimacy, and self-worth.
https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Emotional-In**st-Hidden-Healing-ebook/dp/B0GX2ZTLLF
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Raising the awareness of trauma and honoring authenticity. My Story:
Several years ago my brother returned from his tour of duty as a Navy SEAL. Guy
He returned with PTSD. Nightmares, flashbacks, and broken relationships seemed to come at every turn. I wanted to help my brother though felt so ill-equipped. I didn’t know what to say, what not to say, though I certainly knew he was suffering. I tried to help and comfort him in any way I could. A few years after my brother’s return, and inspired by his accomplishments, I went on a two-week surviv
The incredible Megan Earles, LCSW and Dr. Mark Sylvester joins me today.
Megan Earles, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in trauma, attachment, and relational healing. Through her practice, she helps individuals, couples, and families develop emotional regulation, deepen connection, and build resilience after experiences of loss, betrayal, and chronic stress. Megan blends evidence-based therapy with warmth and collaboration, inviting clients to access agency, insight, and healing that feels grounded in real life and sustainable over time.
Dr. Sylvester is a psychiatrist and functional medicine physician whose expertise shapes the neurobiological framework of SST. Drawing from both clinical experience and his own healing journey, he emphasizes the brain-body connection and nervous system regulation. His work highlights how trauma, chronic stress, and toxic exposures impact the limbic and autonomic systems, ensuring that SST is both scientifically grounded and deeply client-centered.
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06/01/2026
The incredible Megan Earles, LCSW and Dr. Mark Sylvester joins me today.
Megan Earles, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in trauma, attachment, and relational healing. Through her practice, she helps individuals, couples, and families develop emotional regulation, deepen connection, and build resilience after experiences of loss, betrayal, and chronic stress. Megan blends evidence-based therapy with warmth and collaboration, inviting clients to access agency, insight, and healing that feels grounded in real life and sustainable over time.
Dr. Sylvester is a psychiatrist and functional medicine physician whose expertise shapes the neurobiological framework of SST. Drawing from both clinical experience and his own healing journey, he emphasizes the brain-body connection and nervous system regulation. His work highlights how trauma, chronic stress, and toxic exposures impact the limbic and autonomic systems, ensuring that SST is both scientifically grounded and deeply client-centered.
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05/31/2026
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Next up on the Guest Host Series, Dr. Susanne Babbel interviews Judyth Tsafrir.
Susanne Babbel, originally from Germany, moved to the U.S. nearly 20 years ago. Known for her deep listening and insight, she was drawn to psychology through her own journey of personal growth. Her interest in the mind-body connection led her to study somatic psychology, earning master’s degrees from John F. Kennedy University and Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.
Judy Tsafrir, MD is a holistic adult and child psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and astrologer with a private practice in the Boston area. She is the author of the award winning book “Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness.” She is currently working on an oracle deck entitled “Threshold Medicine Oracle Deck: A Symbolic System for Navigating Personal and Collective Transformation.
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The inspirational Bronwyn Schweigerdt joins me today.
Bronwyn Schweigerdt is a licensed psychotherapist, podcaster, and anger expert dedicated to addressing the root causes of mental and physical illness.
Drawing from her own personal experiences with depression, she explores the vital importance of acknowledging and managing internal feelings—specifically anger—as a primary catalyst for personal growth and informed decision-making.
Beyond individual healing, Bronwyn provides practical strategies for navigating anger within relationships and examines the unique responsibility therapists have in managing their own emotional health while supporting others.
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Today, the incredible Dr. Hilah Kate Kaufman from our sponsor NovoPsych joins me for an important conversation using psychometric measures to help our clients.
Hilah Kate Kaufman, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Adjunct Professor at George Mason University whose work centers on trauma, resilience, and adaptation across the lifespan. She integrates developmental and clinical science to better understand how individuals respond to adversity and how trauma-informed approaches can support healing.
In addition to her academic role, Dr. Kaufman is involved with NovoPsych, a platform focused on improving mental health care through evidence-based assessment and measurement tools for clinicians. Her work reflects a strong commitment to bridging research and practice to enhance outcomes in real-world settings.
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