Trauma profoundly impacts how we perceive ourselves, our bodies, and our relationships. It often lives on as loud, intrusive voices from the past, leading us to seek regulation through external means - like food, substances, or sex - or by disconnecting entirely. And while these strategies aim to quiet overwhelming feelings, they often hinder the very closeness and connection we need. Today Dr. MacIntosh sits down with Monica and Brennan, a couple who have been intentional about creating a safe, expansive, and healing relationship space together, where they can be fully present and not retreat into disconnection or dissociation. Psychotherapist Galit Atlas joins us to share her wisdom on how trauma continues to live within us.Dr. MacIntosh's workbook for trauma impacted couples is published by Routledge Press and can be purchased at Routledge.com or you can get in touch at [email protected]. Access the manual for therapists here.  Healing Broken Bonds is created and written by editaudio in partnership with Dr Heather B. MacIntosh. Our lead producer is Maria Passingham with additional production support from Ali Sirois, Kathleen Speckert, and Hunter Skahan. Our executive producer is Steph Colbourn. Thank you to the couples who have contributed to our research, and to the communities who have helped to reinstate safety for trauma survivors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.