Dr. Cathy Kezelman AM is a medical practitioner, mental health consumer advocate, President of Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma.

Cathy worked in medical practice for 20 years, mostly as a GP. Under her stewardship Blue Knot Foundation has grown from a peer support organisation to a national centre of excellence combining a prominent consumer voice with that of researchers, academics and clinicians advocating for socio-political trauma-informed change and informed responsiveness to complex trauma. She is a prominent voice in the media and at conferences, as well as author of a memoir chronicling her journey of recovery from child sexual abuse: Innocence Revisited- a tale in parts.

Blue Knot website  www.blueknot.org.au  The website offers up-to-date information about complex trauma, including fact sheets, videos and publications. 

Practice Guidelines for Clinical Treatment of Complex Trauma (2019) https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Practice-Guidelines-2019

Guidelines to Differences between Therapy for Complex Trauma and Standard Counselling Approaches and Guidelines to Therapist Competencies for Working with Complex Trauma and Dissociation  https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Complementary-Guidelines

Practice Guidelines for Identifying and Treating Trauma-Related Dissociation  https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Dissociation-Guidelines

Guidelines for Clinical Supervisors of Therapists who Work with Complex Trauma and Dissociation  https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Supervision-Guidelines

The Truth of Memory and the Memory of Truth https://www.blueknot.org.au/resources/publications/trauma-and-memory

Talking about Trauma (series)  https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Talking_about_Trauma

Connect with Moniquea...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TranscendingTraumaPodcast

www.enveco.org.au

www.somaticsynergy.com.au

Many thanks to The Kondoors for the use of their amazing single, Mr Rain, for our show's theme song. To find out more about The Kondoors visit - https://www.thekondoors.com/ or to purchase Mr Rain click this link - https://orcd.co/byqrerj

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Dr. Cathy Kezelman AM is a medical practitioner, mental health consumer advocate, President of Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma.

Cathy worked in medical practice for 20 years, mostly as a GP. Under her stewardship Blue Knot Foundation has grown from a peer support organisation to a national centre of excellence combining a prominent consumer voice with that of researchers, academics and clinicians advocating for socio-political trauma-informed change and informed responsiveness to complex trauma. She is a prominent voice in the media and at conferences, as well as author of a memoir chronicling her journey of recovery from child sexual abuse: Innocence Revisited- a tale in parts.

Blue Knot website  <a href="http://www.blueknot.org.au" target="_blank">www.blueknot.org.au</a>  The website offers up-to-date information about complex trauma, including fact sheets, videos and publications. 

Practice Guidelines for Clinical Treatment of Complex Trauma (2019) <a href="https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Practice-Guidelines-2019" target="_blank">https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Practice-Guidelines-2019</a>

Guidelines to Differences between Therapy for Complex Trauma and Standard Counselling Approaches and Guidelines to Therapist Competencies for Working with Complex Trauma and Dissociation  <a href="https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Complementary-Guidelines" target="_blank">https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Complementary-Guidelines</a>

Practice Guidelines for Identifying and Treating Trauma-Related Dissociation  <a href="https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Dissociation-Guidelines" target="_blank">https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Dissociation-Guidelines</a>

Guidelines for Clinical Supervisors of Therapists who Work with Complex Trauma and Dissociation  <a href="https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Supervision-Guidelines" target="_blank">https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Practice-Guidelines/Supervision-Guidelines</a>

The Truth of Memory and the Memory of Truth <a href="https://www.blueknot.org.au/resources/publications/trauma-and-memory" target="_blank">https://www.blueknot.org.au/resources/publications/trauma-and-memory</a> 

Talking about Trauma (series)  <a href="https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Talking_about_Trauma" target="_blank">https://www.blueknot.org.au/Resources/Publications/Talking_about_Trauma</a>

Connect with Moniquea...

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/TranscendingTraumaPodcast" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/TranscendingTraumaPodcast</a>

<a href="http://www.enveco.org.au/" target="_blank">www.enveco.org.au</a>

<a href="http://www.somaticsynergy.com.au/" target="_blank">www.somaticsynergy.com.au</a>

Many thanks to The Kondoors for the use of their amazing single, Mr Rain, for our show's theme song. To find out more about The Kondoors visit - https://www.thekondoors.com/ or to purchase Mr Rain click this link - https://orcd.co/byqrerj

#TranscendingTrauma #Trauma #MoniqueaSpiteri

"Where healing meets humanity."

Welcome to Transcending Trauma, a space where science, story, and soul converge. Hosted by Somatic Psychotherapist and change-maker Moniquea Spiteri, this podcast explores the human journey through trauma, transformation, and embodied awakening. 

Each episode invites you into meaningful conversations with leading experts, healers, and visionaries who are redefining what it means to heal,  from the nervous system up. With warmth, depth, and authenticity, Moniquea guides listeners through the complexities of trauma recovery, the wisdom of the body, and the pathways to reclaiming vitality, connection, and purpose. 

Whether you’re a practitioner, a healing soul, or someone reclaiming your vitality after adversity, Transcending Trauma ® offers grounded insights, somatic practices, and heartfelt stories that remind us: Transformation is not just possible,  it’s how we transcend the patterns of survival, awaken the wisdom of the body, and remember the truth of who we are. 

New Season Theme:The Return - stories of resilience, reinvention, and radical embodiment. To connect with Moniquea, visit her Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/somaticsynergy and connect with Moniquea via her other platforms via Link Tree https://linktr.ee/Moniquea_Spiteri

To connect with Moniquea, visit her Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/somaticsynergy

Many thanks to The Kondoors for the use of their amazing single, Mr Rain, for our show's theme song in Season 1. To find out more about The Kondoors visit - https://www.thekondoors.com/ or to purchase Mr Rain click this link - https://orcd.co/byqrerj

#TranscendingTrauma #Trauma #MoniqueaSpiteri #TheKondoors

"Where healing meets humanity." Welcome to Transcending Trauma, a space where science, story, and soul converge. Hosted by Somatic Psychotherapist and change-maker Moniquea Spiteri, this podcast explores the human journey through trauma, transformation, and embodied awakening. Each episode invites you into meaningful conversations with leading experts, healers, and visionaries who are redefining what it means to heal,&nbsp; from the nervous system up. With warmth, depth, and authenticity, Moniquea guides listeners through the complexities of trauma recovery, the wisdom of the body, and the pathways to reclaiming vitality, connection, and purpose. Whether you&rsquo;re a practitioner, a healing soul, or someone reclaiming your vitality after adversity, Transcending Trauma &reg; offers grounded insights, somatic practices, and heartfelt stories that remind us: Transformation is not just possible,&nbsp; it&rsquo;s how we transcend the patterns of survival, awaken the wisdom of the body, and remember the truth of who we are. New Season Theme:The Return - stories of resilience, reinvention, and radical embodiment. To connect with Moniquea, visit her Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/somaticsynergy and connect with Moniquea via her other platforms via Link Tree <a href="https://linktr.ee/Moniquea_Spiteri">https://linktr.ee/Moniquea_Spiteri</a>
To connect with Moniquea, visit her Facebook page here <a href="https://www.facebook.com/somaticsynergy">https://www.facebook.com/somaticsynergy</a>
Many thanks to The Kondoors for the use of their amazing single, Mr Rain, for our show's theme song in Season 1. To find out more about The Kondoors visit - https://www.thekondoors.com/ or to purchase Mr Rain click this link - https://orcd.co/byqrerj
#TranscendingTrauma #Trauma #MoniqueaSpiteri #TheKondoors

 Transcending Trauma ® with Moniquea Spiteri

"Where healing meets humanity."

Welcome to Transcending Trauma — a space where science, story, and soul converge.

Hosted by Somatic Psychotherapist and change-maker Moniquea Spiteri, this podcast explores the human journey through trauma, transformation, and embodied awakening. Each episode invites you into meaningful conversations with leading experts, healers, and visionaries who are redefining what it means to heal — from the nervous system up.

With warmth, depth, and authenticity, Moniquea guides listeners through the complexities of trauma recovery, the wisdom of the body, and the pathways to reclaiming vitality, connection, and purpose.

Whether you’re a practitioner, a healing soul, or someone reclaiming your vitality after adversity, Transcending Trauma ® offers grounded insights, somatic practices, and heartfelt stories that remind us:

Transformation is not just possible — it’s how we transcend the patterns of survival, awaken the wisdom of the body, and remember the truth of who we are.

New Season Theme:The Return — stories of resilience, reinvention, and radical embodiment.

To connect with Moniquea, visit her Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/somaticsynergy and connect with Moniquea via her other platforms via Link Tree https://linktr.ee/Moniquea_Spiteri

#TranscendingTrauma #Trauma #MoniqueaSpiteri 

"Where healing meets humanity."
Welcome to Transcending Trauma &mdash; a space where science, story, and soul converge.
Hosted by Somatic Psychotherapist and change-maker Moniquea Spiteri, this podcast explores the human journey through trauma, transformation, and embodied awakening. Each episode invites you into meaningful conversations with leading experts, healers, and visionaries who are redefining what it means to heal &mdash; from the nervous system up.
With warmth, depth, and authenticity, Moniquea guides listeners through the complexities of trauma recovery, the wisdom of the body, and the pathways to reclaiming vitality, connection, and purpose.
Whether you&rsquo;re a practitioner, a healing soul, or someone reclaiming your vitality after adversity, Transcending Trauma &reg; offers grounded insights, somatic practices, and heartfelt stories that remind us:
Transformation is not just possible &mdash; it&rsquo;s how we transcend the patterns of survival, awaken the wisdom of the body, and remember the truth of who we are.
New Season Theme: The Return &mdash; stories of resilience, reinvention, and radical embodiment.
To connect with Moniquea, visit her Facebook page -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/somaticsynergy">https://www.facebook.com/somaticsynergy </a>and connect with Moniquea via her other platforms via Link Tree <a href="https://linktr.ee/Moniquea_Spiteri">https://linktr.ee/Moniquea_Spiteri</a>
#TranscendingTrauma #Trauma #MoniqueaSpiteri&nbsp;