2024 Recap - Trauma Therapist Edition
- Brianna Itter, LPC
- Jan 4
- 4 min read
With 2025 now in full swing, I’ve compiled my favorite podcasts and books I read and listened to in 2024. This is a great way to start 2025 off investing not only in yourself but your healing journey. As a trauma therapist, I've recommended each of these resources many times over the past year and hope this 2024 recap is helpful for your own journey.
Below you’ll find a list with links and descriptions to help add to your upcoming repertoire.
Favorite Books From 2024
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
If you’re new to the emotions world or want to expand your knowledge, Atlas of the heart is a great read. I personally describe it as a modern encyclopedia of emotions. Brené has grouped emotions together in ways that give new life and understanding to emotions’ purpose and potential in our lives.
Amazon https://a.co/d/4a5rHB3
No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD
No Bad Parts is written from The Internal Family Systems lens and guides you through a journey of self-discovery, insight and internal healing. No Bad Parts leans into the premise of what it’s title suggests - we have no bad parts and helps us understand our internal world in a new light.
Amazon https://a.co/d/fexaicQ
Attached by Amir Levine, MD and Rachel S. F. Heller, M.A.
Need a great read to help you better understand your attachment style and connect better with your partner and in relationships? Spend some time diving deeper into what makes up your attachment style and tendencies and learn how to move toward secure attachment. This book was technically published in 2010, but was one of my most frequently recommended books as a therapist in 2024.
Amazon https://a.co/d/bBEovyy
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff, PhD and Christopher Germer, PhD
Whether you’re struggling with perfectionism, self-hatred, or just have a hard time with self love or acceptance, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook is a wonderful tool and resource. With thoughtful exercises and lessons, you’ll gain new insight and compassion for self that helps unburden and heal.
Amazon https://a.co/d/3yq40Z0
Favorite Podcast Episodes from 2024
The Mel Robbins Podcast - 8 Habits That Will Change Your Life: The Expert Advice You Need This Year
Don’t sleep on Mel Robbins if you’re looking for uplifting and encouraging topics to better your life. In this episode, Mel Robbins reviews the top podcasts from the year and, spoiler alert, you don’t want to miss it. See the notes and description for links to the mentioned episodes in this particular recap.
Aired Dec 30th 2024
To learn more about Mel Robbins: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA1eO7BhATEiwAm0Ee-BoLUV1bd1Iye8Lx6Oc31afEanI9CXb1vEoa2-Du2OHoPsCkCD2b1RoCjmcQAvD_BwE
Brené Brown’s podcasts, Dare to Lead and Unlocking Us - Brené Brown and Barrett Guillen reflect on the “Living Beyond Human Scale” Podcast Series
Another great recap episode where Brené Brown summarizes and reflects on a fantastic recent series going over relevant life and mental health topics. She provides links to the various episodes in the notes section.
Aired May 15th 2024
Adaptable Behavior Explained - Surviving Complex PTSD, Life in Post Traumatic Growth Parts 1 & 2
Patrick O’Horo, Veteran and Trauma Therapist shares his inspiring story about healing from Conplex PTSD and trauma. Highly recommend!
Part 1 Aired Jan 31st 2024
Part 2 Aired Feb 7th 2024
Adaptable Behavior Explained - Mindset Matters: Cultivating Growth and Resilience Parts 1 & 2
In these 2 episodes we hear from Jayden Micah, the author of “My Reading Journal”, inspiring and uplifting strategies and real life experience of the power of a positive mindset and how to cultivate it in our own lives.
Part 1 Aired June 5th 2024
Part 2 Aired June 12th 2024
Adaptable Behavior Explained - Health Anxiety: The Path to Serenity
In this episode, Taylor O’Horo guest stars and shares her journey through health anxiety. They discuss practical strategies to overcome health anxiety.
Aired July 10th 2024
Adaptable Behavior Explained - What You Should Know about Divorce from a Trauma Informed Lawyer
In this episode, Dianne Sullivan, Mediator and Family Law Attorney gives her insights into divorce and the mediation process. Great episode to help navigate the process well.
Aired Aug 28th 2024
To learn more about Dianne Sullivan and her services: https://sullivanlawaz.com/
Adaptable Behavior Explained - Intersection of Faith and Therapy - Important Considerations
In this episode I guest starred and discussed various topics related to faith and therapy with Kelly O’Horo. Great listen for anyone with faith, faith trauma or wondering how to incorporate faith in therapy in ethical, uplifting and nonjudgmental ways.
Aired Sept 11th 2024
Adaptable Behavior Explained - Welcome to the Shit Show: The Truth about Being a Single Parent - Parts 1 & 2
In these episodes, hear insights, encouragement and recommendations for success from Christina Egurrola, trauma therapist and single mother of 4.
Aired Oct 24th 2024
To learn more about Adaptable Behavior Explained and the various relevant mental health topics it covers, visit https://kellyohoro.com/podcast/
Wherever you’re at in your mental health and life journey, remember, it’s more about the journey, not the destination. Just take it one step at a time and before you know it, you'll be looking back on 2025 admiring how much you accomplished. Sending you all the love and good vibes for 2025!
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