Developmental Trauma Training Institute Conversations

Welcome to Developmental Trauma Training Institute Conversations, a podcast where therapist and substance use specialist Steve Sawyer invites you into grounded, heart-centered conversations about healing from developmental trauma. Each episode explores how early life experiences shape our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of self — and how we can reclaim our wholeness through compassion, curiosity, and evidence-informed practices.

Whether you're a healer, a helper, or someone walking your own recovery path, this space is for you. Together, we’ll unpack the layers of trauma, discuss tools for nervous system regulation, and explore what it really means to feel safe in your body, your relationships, and your life. In our weekly episodes, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and soulful insights to support your healing journey.

Pull up a chair, take a deep breath, and join us as we dig into healing — one story, one tool, and one conversation at a time.