Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy Podcast

About Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy Podcast

This podcast is going to be a space for healing and uplifting conversations, thoughtful reflections to help us all grow, and practical tools to support your emotional well-being. Each episode, we’ll be bringing you interviews with folks in the therapy space, sometimes guided practices and practical tools to empower you to live from a grounded posture, and the occasional solo episodes where we dive into the real-life stuff—trauma, stress, relationships, burnout, boundaries, and the ongoing process of healing. At the Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy, we believe that healing is deeply human work. It’s not just about symptoms or diagnoses or therapeutic modalities—it’s about understanding your story, cultivating a deep self-respect and self-compassion, and finding healing from your past and hope for your future in a safe and welcoming space.

Publisher

Robert Bond

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Jun 2025

Latest episode

25 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Aug 2025

   Healing Relationships and Where to Start: Nicole’s Approach to Therapy

   In this episode, I sit down with Nicole to talk about what it really means to begin the work of healing our relationships—with ourselves and with others. We explore how attachment theory shows up in therapy, the ways our nervous system shapes connection, and why starting from a strengths-based perspective can be so empowering. Nicole brings warmth, clarity, and compassion to her work, and I think you’ll find her approach both grounding and inspiring.

2. 

   19 Aug 2025

   The Stories We Carry: Trauma, Healing, and Family with Chelsi Williamson

   In this episode, I sit down with one of our amazing therapists, Chelsi, for a thoughtful conversation about the stories we inherit, the ways trauma echoes through families, and the power of somatic / body work in therapy. Chelsi shares how she helps clients build this body-mind-spirit connection and how empowering it is to do this work in therapy. Chelsi’s insights are grounding and full of hope; this episode is worth your time.

3. 

   24 Jul 2025

   From NASA Instructor to Therapist: Chris on Curiosity, Presence, and Change

   In this episode of our “Meet Your Therapist” series, we sit down with Chris, one of our incredible counseling interns at NCTP. With a background that includes two decades in high-stakes leadership roles—including time as a tech executive and even an astronaut instructor at NASA—Chris brings a unique perspective to the therapy room. Grounded, calm, and deeply thoughtful, he shares how his career pivot into mental health work came to be, the values that shape his approach, and how he supports c...

4. 

   14 Jul 2025

   Laughter, Music, and Meaning: A Flexible Path to Healing with Dr. Heather Alesch

   In this episode of our "Meet Your Therapist" series, we sit down with Dr. Heather Alesch, Clinical Director at the Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy. With over 20 years of experience, Heather brings a deep commitment to connection, authenticity, and healing in her work. We talk about what first drew her to the field, how she integrates laughter, music, and creativity into the therapy space, and the kinds of clients she feels most called to support. From navigating trauma and subst...

5. 

   29 Jun 2025

   Choosing Your Hard: The Truth About Healing with Mary Ann

   Executive Director Mary Ann discusses her journey creating an inclusive therapy space and her philosophy that prioritizes authenticity and evidence-based trauma healing in this interview.

6. 

   24 Jun 2025

   Why We’re Here: The Heart of the NCTP Podcast

   LCSW Robert Bond introduces the Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy Podcast, explaining its focus on trauma, healing, and human connection as a safe space for therapists and those on a healing journey; this is not an interview.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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