In this episode of The Light Inside (https://www.thelightinside.site) , host Jeffrey Besecker is joined by holistic physician Dr. Brad Montagne to explore how unconscious beliefs, emotional suppression, and meta-cognitive dissonance can inhibit healing in chronic care. Together, we examine how unresolved psychological data and implicit attitudes create empathy gaps and…
In this episode of The Light Inside (https://www.thelightinside.site) , host Jeffrey Biesecker delves into the concept of avoidance as an emotional coping strategy. He discusses how unresolved psychological issues can inhibit emotional regulation and self-awareness, leading to unprocessed trauma that affects our relationships with ourselves and others. The episode explores…
Show Notes: In this episode of The Light Inside (https://www.thelightinside.site) , we delve into the intricate world of somatic integration and its profound impact on our emotional and cognitive well-being. Our guest, Christoffel Snaders, brings over 30 years of experience in coaching, psychotherapy, and leadership training to our discussion, offering…
In this episode of The Light Inside (https://thelightinside.site) , we delve into the intricate dynamics of limerence and its connection to attachment trauma. Joined by licensed psychotherapist Leah Marrone, author of Serial Fixer: Breaking Free of the Habit of Solving Other People's Problems, (https://www.serial-fixer.com) we explore how unresolved attachment imprints…
In this clinician-focused episode of The Light Inside (https://www.thelightinside.iste) , Jeffrey Besecker sits down with Lincoln Stoller to explore how moral gating, progress narratives, and interpretive intrusion quietly shape the therapeutic encounter. Drawing from embodied tracking, neural imprinting, pacing, and relational attunement, this conversation moves beyond technique into the lived…
In this episode of The Light Inside (https://www.thelightinside.site) , host Jeffrey Besecker is joined by Scott Stolarick for an insightful discussion on the importance of client alliances in trauma-informed care. They delve into how power dynamics, consent, pacing, and relational attunement play crucial roles in fostering effective therapeutic relationships. The…
Host: Jeffrey Besecker Guest: D’ Layne Benson (https://dlaynebensonwellness.practicebetter.io/#/632a47692d2a7a8b59538936/bookings?step=services) , Registered Nurse and Therapeutic Breathwork Facilitator In this episode of The Light Inside (https://www.thelightinside.site) , we delve into the concept of "false calm" and its implications for emotional regulation and mental health. Our guest, D’ Layne Benson, shares her insights on…
In this episode of The Light Inside (https://www.thelightinside.site) , Jeffrey Besecker is joined by Tena Cacic for a grounded, nuanced conversation on how early childhood attachment experiences shape adult identity, performance roles, and dissociative coping patterns—especially within helping and therapeutic professions. Together, they explore how achievement, productivity, and over-functioning can…
In this episode of The Light inside (https://www.thelightinside.site) , The discussion centered on Jeffrey Besecker's extensive experiences and insights related to trauma recovery, identity, and therapeutic practices. Besecker highlighted the importance of safety and coherence in the recovery process, noting that individuals often struggle with feelings of threat that can…
In this episode of The Light Inside, (https://www.thelightinside.site) we delve into the complex interplay between trauma, visibility, and reintegration (healing). Our guest, Steve Sapourn (https://theneurosjourney.com) , shares his deeply personal journey of working through the lasting effects of sexual abuse trauma. Steve speaks with striking honesty about the struggle to…
In this episode of The Light Inside (https//www.thelightinside.site) , we delve into the complex and often challenging topic of moral ambiguity within the therapeutic relationship. Our guest, Simon Mont, brings his expertise as an organizational and conflict coach to explore how moral ambiguity can shape interactions between clinicians and clients,…
In this episode of The Light Inside (https://www.thelilghtinside.site) , host Jeffrey Besecker welcomes Ben Oofana (https://benoofana.com/) for a deep dive into the complexities of relational ambiguity, separation, and unresolved grief. They discuss how these emotional states can activate older attachment patterns, leading clients into cycles of connection-restoring emotional rumination that…
In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker and guest, Jen Lumanlan delve into the complexities of reactivity in parenting, focusing on arousal misattribution and how it impacts the parent-child dynamic. They discusses how a parent's emotional responses can often misinterpret a child's behavior due to early developmental…