Welcome to the Time with Tim Fletcher podcast, where we’re making Complex Trauma recovery more accessible than ever. Join Tim Fletcher, a pioneer in the Addictions & Mental Health Treatment profession and Founder of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma), and co-host Andy, as they share in candid conversations about healing and resilience in the world of Complex Trauma. Tim helped people as a pastor for over 30 years before he faced his own significant experience with ...
…
continue reading
1
S3E08 | Christmas and Complex Trauma: Finding Connection, Comfort, and New Traditions
1:41:03
1:41:03
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:41:03On this special Christmas Day episode of Time With Tim, Andy brings together members of Tim’s team to talk about why this season can feel tender for so many people. Christmas is often portrayed as magical, yet for many it brings reminders of loss, loneliness, and change. In this episode, you’ll hear honest reflections on grief, chosen family, new t…
…
continue reading
1
S3E07 | Q&A with Tim Fletcher: Boundaries
1:45:02
1:45:02
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:45:02In this episode, Tim and Andy dive into one of the most challenging parts of healing from complex trauma: boundaries. Together they explore why boundaries often feel confusing, scary, or “selfish,” and how unhealthy family systems shape the rules we grow up with. Tim explains the difference between internal and external boundaries, why willpower al…
…
continue reading
1
S3E06 | Understanding NARM: A New Way to Heal Complex Trauma with Gabriel Schüßler
1:26:35
1:26:35
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:26:35NARM® (The NeuroAffective Relational Model®) is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Laurence Heller that helps people heal developmental and complex trauma by restoring connection with their authentic self in the present moment. It focuses on shame, survival patterns, and disrupted attachment, offering a compassionate path toward agency, self-t…
…
continue reading
1
S3E05 | The Truth About Human Trafficking in Canada, with Katelyn Campbell of The Joy Smith Foundation
1:37:58
1:37:58
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:37:58Human trafficking often hides in plain sight. In this conversation, Katelyn Campbell from the Joy Smith Foundation shares how emotional pain, shame, and the longing for love can make people vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation. With Tim and Andy, she explores how traffickers use trust and affection to control, what warning signs to look for,…
…
continue reading
1
S3E04 | Find What Makes Your Heart Sing with Morag Clark
1:38:01
1:38:01
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:38:01After a traumatic childhood, Morag’s life spiraled into judgment, drinking, and searching for validation in all the wrong places. In this episode of Time with Tim, she shares her journey from trauma and addiction to freedom, spirituality, and self-compassion. Morag opens up about the roots of her pain, the moment everything began to change, and wha…
…
continue reading
1
S3E03 | The Road Back: Healing, Brotherhood, and the Power of Honest Change w/ Troy Koerntjes
1:32:39
1:32:39
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:32:39Troy Koerntjes’ path led from outlaw motorcycle clubs and chaos to recovery and compassion. Through injury, grief, and therapy, he discovered the kind of belonging he’d always searched for and now leads programs that help others find connection, strength, and healing. Follow Troy and Complete Health Geelong: Instagram: @troykoerntjes Website: https…
…
continue reading
1
S3E02 | Facing Fear, Finding Freedom: Breanne Fletcher’s Story
1:41:21
1:41:21
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:41:21Breanne Fletcher joins Andy Carlson for an honest and inspiring conversation about her journey through complex trauma, addiction, and recovery. She shares how inner child work, reparenting, and facing painful emotions became turning points in her healing, and how those experiences now shape her leadership in the LIFT program. This episode explores …
…
continue reading
1
S3E01 | Reconnecting With the Body After Trauma with Jamie Lee Finch
1:42:48
1:42:48
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:42:48Tim and Andy speak with author and embodiment coach Jamie Lee Finch about healing from religious trauma, rebuilding self-connection, and reclaiming identity. Their conversation explores body image, sexuality, shame, and somatic practices like movement and meditation as powerful tools for trauma recovery and personal growth. Follow Jamie Lee Finch: …
…
continue reading
1
Tim Talk | Why You Don't Know Who You Are | The Characteristics of Complex Trauma
32:35
32:35
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
32:35Why is it common for people with Complex Trauma to not know who they are? Are there practical tools that can help them get to know who they are? This is a lecture originally published on YouTube on Aug 27, 2021 [link]. We are making some of Tim's lectures available as bonus episodes on the podcast so you can listen on the go. To see all of Tim's ta…
…
continue reading
1
S2E10 | The Myth of the Problem Child with Andrea Ashley of AdultChildPod
1:53:42
1:53:42
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:53:42What does it really mean to be the “problem child” in a dysfunctional family? In this powerful conversation, Andrea Ashley (host of The Adult Child Podcast) joins Tim Fletcher and Andy Carlson to share her story of growing up with an alcoholic parent, being scapegoated, and turning to addiction as a teen. Andrea opens up about the shame that shaped…
…
continue reading
1
S2E9 | Neurodivergence and Healing from Toxic Relationships w/ Núria
1:42:16
1:42:16
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:42:16Andy sits down with LIFT Staff Member Núria to explore her journey of living with both autism and ADHD while healing from complex trauma. She opens up about shame, masking, and the search for authentic connection, sharing how recovery programs, community, and self-compassion helped her break old patterns and begin to truly see herself. Subscribe to…
…
continue reading
1
S2E8 | Inside the Mind of a Narcissist with Dr. Les Carter
1:00:43
1:00:43
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:00:43In this episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Tim and Andy sit down with Dr. Les Carter of Surviving Narcissism to discuss the roots of narcissism, how it develops through trauma, and what healing looks like for those who’ve been impacted. Dr. Carter tells us about the spectrum of narcissism, why we’re drawn to familiar dysfunction, and how recover…
…
continue reading
1
S2E7 | Art, Community, and Healing Differently with Tiayrra Bradley
1:46:38
1:46:38
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:46:38Tiayrra Bradley shares how art became a powerful refuge after childhood trauma, helping her reconnect with herself and the world around her. In this deeply personal conversation, she explores the role of creativity, safe spaces, and authenticity in long-term healing. Her story highlights the power of art to transform pain into joy, and isolation in…
…
continue reading
1
S2E6 | Anxiety Recovery with Valerie Rubin
1:32:07
1:32:07
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:32:07In this episode, Tim and Andy talk with Valerie Rubin about her journey healing from anxiety, trauma, and anxious attachment. She reflects on how childhood, family dynamics, and cultural identity shaped her sense of self and safety. Together, they explore the link between anxiety and shame, the role of spirituality, and how somatic practices like b…
…
continue reading
1
S2E5 | Deconstructing Ideals & the "Nice Guy" Syndrome w/ Gabriel
1:12:58
1:12:58
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:12:58Co-host Andy speaks with Gabriel, a self-described recovering "nice guy", about healing from codependency, reparenting, and shame. They explore how vulnerability, curiosity, and self-compassion support personal growth. Gabriel reflects on German cultural influences on complex trauma, deconstructing ideals, and the importance of inner stability over…
…
continue reading
1
S2E4 | “I Was in a Cult of One”: Vanessa Reiser on Narcissistic Abuse and Healing
51:33
51:33
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
51:33Psychotherapist and LCSW Vanessa Reiser, shares her powerful personal story of surviving narcissistic abuse and how she helps others break free through her practice. From trauma bonding to radical self-love, Vanessa explains the hidden tactics of manipulation and what true healing looks like. Whether you're recovering from emotional abuse or trying…
…
continue reading
1
S2E3 | Reclaiming Your Voice After Addiction and Human Trafficking: Alicia’s Journey
2:34:46
2:34:46
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
2:34:46In this powerful episode of Time with Tim, we sit down with Alicia—an Indigenous hoop dancer, writer, early childhood educator, and survivor of human trafficking and gang involvement. Alicia shares her raw and courageous story, revealing how she endured years of violence, addiction, and systemic failure, and how she ultimately found healing through…
…
continue reading
1
Tim Talk | Understanding Trauma: Effects on the Nervous System
50:37
50:37
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
50:37Trauma has a profound effect on the Central Nervous System. It results in the Sympathetic Nervous System and the Para-Sympathetic Nervous System not working the way they were designed to work, which has many negative, far-reaching effects. This is a lecture originally published on YouTube on Apr 28, 2023. We are making some of Tim's lectures availa…
…
continue reading
1
S2E2 | Embracing Gratitude and Failure with MMA Coach Ed Lofts
1:43:46
1:43:46
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:43:467 x World Kickboxing Champion, MMA coach, and Complex Trauma educator Ed Lofts shares how martial arts helped him overcome childhood trauma, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with purpose. From sparring as communication to processing shame and dismantling the inner critic, this episode explores the intersection of mental health, healing, an…
…
continue reading
1
Tim Talk | Why You Create What You Fear | The Characteristics of Complex Trauma
39:27
39:27
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
39:27People from Complex Trauma often create the very things they hate and are trying to avoid - like abandonment, disrespect and repeating the same mistakes. Why is that? And what can they do to change? This is a lecture originally published on YouTube on Aug 6, 2021. We are making some of Tim's lectures available as bonus episodes on the podcast so yo…
…
continue reading
1
S2E1 | Narcissism and the Legal System with Rebecca Zung
1:34:54
1:34:54
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:34:54For the first episode of season 2, we're joined by narcissism expert and high conflict resolution attorney, Rebecca Zung. Rebecca talks about her journey from dealing with bullying and narcissists to becoming a leading expert on narcissistic abuse. They dive into how trauma affects relationships, how to spot red flags, and why documentation is key …
…
continue reading
1
S1E10 | The Big & Little T's of Scientology w/ Jenna Miscavige
1:56:15
1:56:15
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:56:15Jenna Miscavige and Tim Fletcher chat about Big T and Little 't' trauma coming out of a childhood in Scientology. They dive into shame, relationships, emotions, and abandonment. Jenna opens up about her Scientology past while they both highlight what matters most: genuine connection is both what we crave and what helps us heal. Follow Jenna on YouT…
…
continue reading
1
S1E9 | Scientology: Shame + Authority w/ Jenna Miscavige
1:41:08
1:41:08
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:41:08In this episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Tim and Andy speak again with Jenna Miscavige Hill. Jenna grew up in the Church of Scientology, a world shaped by control, suppression, secrecy, and fear. As the niece of Scientology’s leader, David Miscavige, she was immersed in a system designed to break individuality and demand absolute loyalty. But …
…
continue reading
1
S1E8 | Q&A: Triggers, Narcissism, BPD, and Fear
1:38:05
1:38:05
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:38:05In this Q&A episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Andy and Tim discuss the complexities of trauma, including triggers, fear management, and the impact of negative thoughts. Tim emphasizes the importance of understanding one's internal responses to external stimuli and the need for self-compassion. The discussion also covers the connection between t…
…
continue reading
1
Tim Talk | Emotional Dysregulation | The Characteristics of Complex Trauma
42:07
42:07
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
42:07People who have experienced trauma have trouble regulating their emotions. They have a stress response system that is overactive and overreactive. It often results in problems in relationships and at work. Why is emotional dysregulation part of trauma? What can a person do to change? Having a tendency in life to live for instant gratification may s…
…
continue reading
1
S1E7 | Scientology's Real Impact with Jenna Miscavige
1:58:03
1:58:03
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:58:03In this episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Tim and Andy speak again with Jenna Miscavige Hill. Jenna grew up in the Church of Scientology, a world shaped by control, suppression, secrecy, and fear. As the niece of Scientology’s leader, David Miscavige, she was immersed in a system designed to break individuality and demand absolute loyalty. But …
…
continue reading
1
S1E6 | Learning to Heal in LIFT with Kirstin & Charlene
1:22:51
1:22:51
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:22:51In this episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Andy engages in a heartfelt conversation with LIFT facilitators Kirstin and Charlene about their personal journeys through trauma recovery. They discuss their experiences in Tim Fletcher's LIFT program, the importance of vulnerability, the role of boundaries, and the significance of connection in healin…
…
continue reading
1
S1E5 | Childhood in Scientology with Jenna Miscavige
1:49:08
1:49:08
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:49:08In this episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Tim and Andy speak with Jenna Miscavige. Jenna grew up in the Church of Scientology, a world shaped by control, secrecy, and fear. As the niece of Scientology’s leader, she was immersed in a system designed to break individuality and demand absolute loyalty. But Jenna had something that system couldn’t …
…
continue reading
1
S1E4 | Q&A: Relationships and Boundaries
1:47:28
1:47:28
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:47:28In this Q&A episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Andy and Tim explore the complexities of relationships, particularly focusing on painful dynamics such as narcissism and codependency. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries, recognizing emotional abuse, and the challenges of finding closure after a difficult relationship. The conversatio…
…
continue reading
1
S1E3 | Growth and Boundaries: Tim's Story Pt. 2
1:40:45
1:40:45
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:40:45In this episode, Tim Fletcher shares his personal journey of growth and healing from complex trauma, discussing the importance of connection, vulnerability, and understanding boundaries in relationships. He reflects on his experiences with introversion, the challenges of counseling, and the transformative power of connection in healing. Tim emphasi…
…
continue reading
1
S1E2 | Guiding Recovery: Tim's Story Pt. 1
1:56:17
1:56:17
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:56:17In this episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Tim shares insights from his upbringing, his journey to becoming a pastor, and the profound impact of his family on his personal development. He discusses the importance of understanding complex trauma, the role of relationships and boundaries in personal growth, and the lessons learned from his simple …
…
continue reading
1
S1E1 | Grief, Loss, and Celebration
1:33:25
1:33:25
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:33:25Andy is joined by LIFT Staff Members Kim Fletcher and Kimberly Stowers, who share their personal stories of navigating grief and healing. They discuss the importance of holding space for emotions, the role of vulnerability, and the unique ways people experience grief. The conversation also touches on practical tools for coping with loss, supporting…
…
continue reading
Time With Tim Fletcher Podcast | Episode 0: Podcast Trailer On the Time with Tim Podcast, you will be joining Tim Fletcher and Andy Carlson as they have genuine, open conversations with guests you may or may not already know. We’ll delve into their journeys and explore how Complex Trauma has shaped their lives. We’ll also talk about practical strat…
…
continue reading