A Shared Journey of Healing & Transformation with Sean/a Smith and Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison

The Trauma Therapist

Guy Crawford Macpherson

Education, Alternative Health, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.5 • 579 Ratings

🗓️ 29 December 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Sean/a Smith:
Sean/a’s bold style and vibrant spirit made her a beloved figure in La Jolla—despite being unhoused for years. When Dr. Kirsten Harrison learned Sean/a’s story, she was moved to help. Their connection sparked a shared journey of healing, advocacy, and transformation. From life on the streets to co-author and national speaker, Sean/a now champions intersex rights and dignity for the marginalized, always grounded in her deep sense of community.Dr. Kirsten Harrison:
Dr. Kirsten Harrison is a psychologist specializing in trauma, with research experience at UCLA and advanced studies at institutions like Georgetown, Harvard, and Pepperdine. But her greatest education has come from working directly with survivors of PTSD, DID, and near-death experiences. Inspired by their resilience, she continues to share her expertise with compassion and purpose, guided by the strength of those she serves.

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1:18.8	incummental.com. That's I-N-C-U-M-E-N-T-A-L.com. Welcome to the Trauma Ther's podcast. My name is Guy McPherson, and I interview incredible people who share the story of how trauma has shaped their lives.
1:34.2	And a big thank you for sponsoring today's episode goes to my guest and our sponsors.
1:48.2	So 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.
1:50.4	Our folks, welcome back to the podcast.
1:52.3	Very excited to have us my guest today.
1:53.5	Dr. Kirsten Harrison.
1:55.1	Kirsten, welcome.
1:56.6	Thank you.
1:58.3	I'm so excited to be here.
1:59.5	Appreciate that. So Dr. Kirsten, Harrison is a psychologist specializing in trauma with research experience at UCLA
2:05.4	and advanced studies at institutions like Georgetown, Harvard, and Pepperdine.
2:09.7	But a greatest education has come from working directly with survivors of PTSD, DID, and near-death experiences.
2:20.0	Inspired by their resilience, she continues to share her expertise with compassion and purpose guided by the strength of those she serves.
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