Tammy Casselson

Tammy Casselson is an author, educator and advocate working in trauma-informed practice, mindfulness and wellbeing. Her work is driven by a commitment to supporting individuals and communities affected by trauma. Her Insight Timer page describes more than 30 years of combining teaching in the VET and dual sector with work as a coach and trainer in corporate settings, building resilience and wellbeing and teaching trauma-informed mindfulness and meditation.

Breath and mindfulness are central to her approach. She came to see breathing well and being mindful as crucial during challenging times, a practice that gave her focus, space and connection to herself and others. She offers breathwork and live meditation classes on Insight Timer.

Tammy is the author of The Grimmest of Fairy Tales, written in collaboration with Anastasia Sagris-Desmond. Drawing on her lived experience of surviving financial abuse, the book offers hope, healing and resources for family violence and domestic abuse survivors. It points out red flags and asks family, friends and the wider community to believe, support and empower survivors. It also reminds readers that recovery is possible, even when the path isn't linear.

She speaks and runs workshops on living mindfully, mindfulness-based wellbeing, trauma-informed practice, financial empowerment, healthy relationships, and living well with pain, trauma and grief. Her sessions are described as engaging and practical, delivered with compassion and vulnerability so that participants feel connected. She believes education is complete only when it is holistic, including emotional intelligence, self-knowledge, compassion, and the ability to connect, collaborate and navigate life's challenges.