{"podcast":{"title":"Project I Am","slug":"project-i-am-7078258","podcast_index_feed_id":7078258,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.therapywithdavid.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/20260217_060232_acccc04d205381234ae3f907b969674f.png","author":"Dr. David J Schlosz","episode_count":98,"summary":"Project I Am is a podcast dedicated to personal transformation, self-discovery, and mental well-being. In this series, we explore the power of choosing yourself, revisiting your past with fresh perspectives, and crafting a more empowered narrative for your future. Through thoughtful discussions, reflective exercises, and creative tools, each episode offers listeners a space to reconnect with their inner strength and embrace their true potential. Whether you’re on a journey of healing, growth, or simply seeking deeper self-awareness, this podcast will inspire you to reclaim your story and thrive. Disclaimer: While I am a mental health professional and educator, this podcast and the information shared within it are intended solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The content discussed does not constitute therapy, counseling, or any form of professional mental health services. It should not be used as a substitute for therapy or personalized mental health treatment. If you are in need of support, please consult with a licensed therapist or appropriate healthcare professional.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-03T22:17:11.498605+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258"},"episode":{"title":"Why Healing Trauma Requires More Than Talking About It","slug":"why-healing-trauma-requires-more-than-talking-about-it","published_at":"2026-05-08T12:45:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258/why-healing-trauma-requires-more-than-talking-about-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/2804407","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/297962/2804407/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/2026_05_08_01_35_41_8879bfaf-b4cb-4a59-b6f2-96b202c9de08.mp3","summary":"There are some wounds that insight alone cannot heal. In this episode of Project I Am, Dr. David J. Schlosz explores why effective trauma therapy must go beyond cognition and include the body and nervous system. While many people understand their trauma intellectually, they often continue to struggle because the trauma remains unprocessed physiologically. This episode dives into the growing field of somatic experiencing and explains the difference between top-down healing (thoughts, insight, narrative) and bottom-up healing (nervous system regulation, embodiment, and safety in the body). Drawing from attachment theory, neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory, and trauma research, Dr. Schlosz explores how trauma lives in muscle tension, hypervigilance, shutdown, shame, and relational patterns and why healing often requires reconnecting with the body compassionately and slowly. Through stories, reflections, quotes, and therapeutic insights, this conversation offers a deeper understanding of why people can “know better” cognitively and still feel stuck emotionally and physically. This episode is for therapists, counseling students, trauma survivors, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of healing. “Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” — Peter Levine","meta_description":"There are some wounds that insight alone cannot heal. In this episode of Project I Am, Dr. David J. Schlosz explores why effective trauma therapy must go…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3191,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/project-i-am-7078258/episodes/why-healing-trauma-requires-more-than-talking-about-it/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258/why-healing-trauma-requires-more-than-talking-about-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}