Christina Kantzavelos interviews Cassandra Solano, LCSW as part of The Trauma Therapist Project’s Guest Host Series. In this episode, Cassandra shares her clinical insights and lived experience working with trauma, exploring how healing, regulation, and resilience show up in both therapy and everyday life.

Understanding Chronic Illness in Therapy with Christina Kantzavelos on Between Sessions with Berries explores how chronic illness intersects with mental health and clinical practice. This episode examines medical trauma, overlooked impacts of chronic illness in therapy, and practical strategies for supporting clients—particularly neurodivergent individuals—through collaboration, symptom tracking, pacing, and emerging tools like AI to enhance presence and care.

On this episode of The Trauma Therapist Podcast’s Guest Host Series, Christina sits down with Claire Hogan — storyteller, energy practitioner, and guide in spiritual transformation—for a conversation on healing at the quantum level. Drawing from Sound Reiki, Theta Healing, and intuitive storytelling, Claire shares how archetype, imagination, and deep listening can open pathways to multidimensional healing, collaboration, and alignment with one’s highest possible reality.

In this episode of Meals and Mind with Mimi, host Mimi is joined by Christina for a grounded conversation on healing chronic illness from within. They explore how trauma shows up in the body, the deep connection between mental health and chronic illness, and why somatic and integrative approaches support true nervous system regulation and mind-body healing.

Christina Kantzavelos interviews Destiny Winters for The Trauma Therapist Podcast’s Guest Host Series in a conversation centered on chronic illness, connection, and meaning. Together, they explore how healing relationships play a vital role in living a purposeful, fulfilling life alongside persistent pain, and why relational support is foundational to resilience and trauma recovery.

In this episode of The Trauma Therapist Podcast’s Guest Host Series, Christina Kantzavelos sits down with art therapist and somatic practitioner Charmaine Husum to explore trauma healing through creativity, the body, and embodied presence. Drawing from art therapy, integrative body psychotherapy, yoga, and energy work, Charmaine shares how expressive and somatic approaches support nervous system regulation, resilience, and deeper connection in trauma recovery.

In this episode of The Trauma Therapist Podcast’s Guest Host Series, Christina Kantzavelos interviews IFS therapist and coach Caitlan Siegenthaler about helping individuals access their most authentic selves. The conversation explores the integration of Internal Family Systems and Human Design, trauma-informed self-leadership, and how these approaches support entrepreneurs in healing, growth, and sustainable success.

In this episode of The Trauma Therapist Podcast’s Guest Host Series, Christina Kantzavelos interviews Tyler Orr, LPC/MHSP, LCMHC, and creator of Constructed Awareness. They explore Tyler’s interactive, present-focused approach to counseling, teaching, and consulting, which integrates mindfulness, nonviolence, and process-oriented techniques to support trauma-informed growth, self-awareness, and transformative healing.

In this episode of Therapy with Bria, Christina joins the conversation to explore the intersections of chronic illness, ADHD, and trauma. Drawing from both her clinical expertise and lived experience, Christina discusses how these often-overlooked challenges impact mental and physical health, and how tools like storytelling, somatic work, and self-awareness can support healing. This episode offers validation, insight, and practical strategies for anyone navigating neurodivergence and chronic illness.

In this episode of The Constructed Awareness Podcast, Tyler Orr is joined by Christina and Jamie Morehart to explore the CA theory of orientation styles—mental, sensation, and external. Each guest shares personal experiences and clinical insights on how their orientation shapes self-regulation, relationships, and everyday life. From chronic illness to empathy and attachment, this conversation offers a practical and reflective guide to understanding yourself and others more deeply.

In this episode of The Trauma Therapist Podcast’s Guest Host Series, Christina Kantzavelos sits down with Rick Doblin, Ph.D., founder of MAPS, to discuss the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in trauma recovery and chronic illness care. They explore the science, regulation, and transformative possibilities of psychedelic-assisted therapy, offering insights for clinicians, researchers, and anyone curious about alternative approaches to healing and personal growth.

In this episode of The Constructed Awareness Podcast, Tyler Orr and Christina explore how Constructed Awareness (CA) can support individuals living with chronic pain. They discuss how pain is generated in the brain, the three principles of CA, and practical techniques like tuning to shift awareness between mental, sensation, and external orientations. Through personal stories and research insights, this episode highlights how awareness-based approaches can aid regulation, uncover emotional roots of pain, and offer new pathways to relief and healing.

In this episode of The Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Christina discusses the role of psychedelics in addressing chronic illness and pain. Drawing from her expertise in psychotherapy, trauma, and chronic illness care, Christina explores how chronic pain affects the body and mind, the impact of identity on healing, and how leveraging neuroplasticity—through psychedelic and non-psychedelic approaches—can support both mental and physical recovery.

In this episode of The Good Gluten Free Grub Podcast, Christina shares with Lorin Smith about her expertise on supporting mental health while living with Celiac disease. Drawing from both her professional experience and personal journey with Celiac, Lyme, and POTS, Christina offers insights, practical strategies, and validation for navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of chronic illness.

Project Lyme hosted a compassionate and informative webinar addressing the mental health challenges faced by individuals living with Lyme disease. Licensed therapists Christina Kantzavelos and Michelle McKinzie led the session, offering educational insights, coping strategies, resource sharing, and a supportive Q&A. The event highlighted the vital connection between physical and emotional well-being and provided practical tools for managing life with Lyme disease.

In this episode of The Trauma Therapist Podcast’s Guest Host Series, Genevieve Gonzales, licensed holistic psychotherapist and founder of Modern Mind Medicine, shares her approach to rapid trauma resolution. She discusses how brain-based healing, hypnotherapy, and transformational speech can activate the subconscious, restore the nervous system, and support recovery from trauma, heartbreak, and grief—bridging ancient wisdom with modern emotional healing techniques.