In this episode of Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist, Alec and Matt welcome the star of 15 seasons of the hit show Criminal Minds and her own YouTube show Kirsten’s Agenda, the talented Kirsten Vangsness. The three talk openly about Kirsten’s tumultuous family and the sexual trauma she experienced growing up. Matt, Alec, and Kirsten explore the physical and emotional impact of trauma, feeling dysregulated, navigating relationships, practicing skills to create balance, increasing well-being through therapy and other methods, and how to heal from your past and live well.

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