Healing Trauma Isn't About "Getting Over It" | Dr. Todd Berntson | Ep. 34
From Time with Tim Fletcher by Tim Fletcher
March 19, 2026 · 1h 33m · Episode 34
About this episode
Dr. Todd Berntson discusses the complexities of healing emotional trauma and the importance of safe relationships.
Dr. Todd Berntson is a therapist, author, and speaker specializing in emotional trauma, attachment, and relationships. Drawing from both personal experience and decades of clinical work, he helps people understand how early wounds shape identity, connection, and behavior, and how healing happens through safe relationships and practical, step-by-step change. More from Dr. Todd: drtodd.com Check out Dr. Todd's podcast: @drtoddberntson Subscribe to stay tuned! Connect with us: Website: www.timfletcher.ca YouTube: @TimFletcher YouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcast Instagram: @timfletcherco Facebook: TimFletcherCo TikTok: @timfletcher_co Have a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBox Intro/Outro Music: ‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron Lieberman YouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-Free Disclaimers: The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at
People in this episode
Host: Tim Fletcher
Guest: Dr. Todd Berntson
Topics covered
- emotional trauma
- attachment
- relationships
- healing
- identity
- behavior
Keywords
- trauma
- healing
- relationships
- attachment
- identity
- therapy
- mental health
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Organizations: drtodd.com, Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
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