The CA Podcast
The Constructed Awareness Podcast explores the principles of Constructed Awareness® (CA) and how they apply to therapy, personal growth, and everyday life. Hosted by CA founder, Tyler Orr, this podcast delves into topics like mindfulness-based and trauma-informed therapy. Whether you're a CA-trained therapist or simply curious about deepening your self-awareness, each episode offers practical insights and thought-provoking discussions to deepen your understanding of the CA model. The CA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Episode 6: CA and Nonviolence
In this episode of the Constructed Awareness Podcast, Tyler Orr is joined by psychotherapist Jandira Zaki to explore the principle of nonviolence in therapy and its role within Constructed Awareness (CA). Together, they reflect on how shifting from making clients feel better to holding space for awareness can transform both clinical work and personal relationships.
Episode 5: Constructing Emotions
In this episode, Tyler Orr speaks with Phil Stillman, LCSW, PhD, about how emotion is constructed from moment-to-moment experiences. They explore the theory of constructed emotion, the historical and cultural roots of emotional concepts, and how CA uses the three building blocks—thought, sensation, and external perception—to support deep therapeutic work. Together, they reflect on the differences between classical and constructed models of emotion, the role of language and culture in shaping emotions, and how CA offers a nonviolent, awareness-based approach to therapy.
Episode 4: The CA Orientations
In this episode of The Constructed Awareness Podcast, host Tyler Orr is joined by clinicians Jamie Morehart and Christina Kantzavelos to explore CA’s theory of orientation styles—mental, sensation, and external. Each guest represents one style, offering personal stories and clinical insights into how orientation shapes self-regulation, relationships, and even chronic illness. This episode offers both a clear introduction to CA and a deeper look at how tuning into different aspects of experience can support healing and connection.
Episode 3: CA and EMDR
In this episode of the Constructed Awareness Podcast, Tyler Orr and Ann Simmons dive into the integration of Constructed Awareness (CA) and EMDR. Ann, a dual-certified therapist in CA and EMDR, shares her journey through both certifications and how CA transformed her trauma work. Tyler explains how his experiences as an EMDR trainer led to the development of CA, emphasizing the model’s focus on awareness rather than structured interventions.
Episode 2: CA and Chronic Pain
In this episode of the Constructed Awareness Podcast, Tyler Orr (developer of CA) and Christina Kantzavelos (integrative psychotherapist) explore how Constructed Awareness can help people with chronic pain. They explain that pain is generated in the brain, not the body, which means that mental health professionals can play a key role in pain treatment.
Episode 1: The Origin Story of CA
In this inaugural episode of The Constructed Awareness Podcast, host Tyler Orr, LPC, sits down with Stephanie Levin, LCMHC, to explore the origins of Constructed Awareness (CA). They discuss how CA emerged from Tyler’s experiences as an EMDR therapist, evolving into a distinct model grounded in mindfulness and awareness-based processing. Tyler shares how his clinical work and personal journey shaped CA’s core principles, leading to a flexible, nonviolent approach to trauma therapy. This conversation provides insight into CA’s foundations, offering a look at its development and philosophy.