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In this episode, Lily Wood sits down with Elizabeth, a trauma-informed yoga teacher who shares her traumatic story of surviving a chaotic childhood only to discover through a 23andMe test the devastating truth about her conception.Elizabeth can be reached via email ekvipyoga@gmail.comResources Mentioned:vipyoga-noco.comDNAngelsDNA Surprises Podcast with Alexis Hourselt (3 part podcast)NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories
This episode (336) explores the painful and complicated reality of a young betrayed partner who is trying to recover from betrayal trauma while also carrying childhood trauma and her own history with porn/sex addiction. We begin by validating the sheer complexity of her situation and making clear that she is not crazy, cursed, or hopelessly broken. When betrayal trauma, early trauma, and addiction collide, each one can intensify the others, making the internal experience feel overwhelming and chaotic. At the same time, we explain that these are not necessarily three unrelated problems requiring three separate full-time recoveries. Instead, they are often connected parts of one larger system that needs an integrated healing plan.A central message of the article is that trauma and addiction cannot be treated only at the level of symptoms. Betrayal trauma responses are often attempts to find safety, truth, and protection from further harm. Childhood trauma responses may be old survival strategies that once helped a person endure neglect, abuse, or instability. Addiction often develops as a way to numb, escape, regulate, or cope with overwhelming emotional pain. Using the lens of Internal Family Systems, we describe how wounded parts and protective parts can drive behaviors that may look irrational, destructive, or confusing on the surface, but actually have a deeper protective logic underneath. Reasons are never excuses, but understanding those reasons gives individuals and couples a better map for healing.The article also emphasizes that this partner's own addiction does not cancel out her betrayal pain, and her betrayal trauma does not excuse her own addictive behaviors. Both realities must be held together with honesty, compassion, accountability, and boundaries. We encourage her to begin not by trying to fix everything at once, but by stabilizing her nervous system, building support outside the relationship, stopping ongoing harm, and creating a paced recovery plan. If the relationship itself is constantly destabilizing, a structured break or carefully defined boundaries may be helpful, but only with clear purpose, goals, support, and re-evaluation. Ultimately, the message is one of hope: this situation is complex, but not hopeless; layered, but not impossible; and genuine healing can begin one courageous, supported step at a time.For a full transcript of this podcast in article format, go to: Betrayal Trauma, Childhood Trauma & My Own Addiction—Where Do I Even Start?Learn more about Mark and Steve's revolutionary online porn/sexual addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing program at—daretoconnectnow.comFind out more about Steve Moore at: Ascension CounselingLearn more about Mark Kastleman at: Reclaim Counseling Services
How much of your adult life is still being shaped by childhood experiences?In this powerful episode of Get on the Couch, Dr. Judy Rosenberg takes a deep dive into the lasting impact of childhood wounds and how unresolved emotional pain can influence relationships, self-esteem, success, and overall well-being. Using her renowned Be the Cause® Mind Map system, Dr. Judy explains how early experiences of neglect, abuse, trauma, and unhealthy attachment patterns become encoded into our subconscious and continue to affect our lives decades later.Dr. Judy explores topics including:• Childhood trauma and attachment wounds• Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses• Negative core beliefs and self-worth issues• Why we repeat unhealthy relationship patterns• The connection between emotional wounds and physical health• Healing from narcissistic abuse and toxic family systems• Turning breakdowns into breakthroughs through conscious healing• Creating a legacy of emotional health for future generationsThe episode also features audience questions about healing later in life, overcoming feelings of inadequacy despite success, and navigating the painful realities of parental alienation and narcissistic family dynamics.Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or looking to better understand the roots of your emotional struggles, this conversation offers practical insights, hope, and a roadmap toward becoming the best version of yourself.For more information about Dr. Judy Rosenberg and The Psychological Healing Center, visit PsychologicalHealingCenter.com.#DrJudyRosenberg #GetOnTheCouch #HealingChildhoodWounds #ChildhoodTrauma #MentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #Psychology #Therapy #NarcissisticAbuse #TraumaRecovery #SelfHealing #AttachmentTheory #InnerChildHealing #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #HealingJourney #MentalWellness #PsychologicalHealing #BeTheCause #PodcastInterview
Grief is not just born from death. Sometimes, it may also emerge from loss of identity because of childhood trauma, loss of trust because of betrayals, and loss of self-awareness because of toxic relationships. Irene Weinberg is joined by Riana Malia, a board-certified neurosomatic practitioner and creator of the Clear to Create method™. She shares how she found her purpose helping women build the most out of their lives through her own fair share of heartbreak and reinvention. Riana also talks about what it took to reclaim her self-worth, turn the most painful chapter of her life into valuable learning experiences, and clear bitter patterns rooted in grief.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Why loving again is difficult if you are still attracted to the same people who hurt youHow to reframe your guiltHow to stop telling old stories and come up with a new oneWhy permission have a negative sideHow Riana found the love of her lifeSOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS RIANA:Why did you feel the need to spend your early years trying to prove your worth through performance?What did you do to arrive at a place of healing?How do you help women honor their grief without being defined by it?How do you help them become empowered?WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/SjDUTaHmImc?list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvohDiscover What's Really Shaping Your Love, Identity & Self-Worth
WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:Anyone struggling with suicide grief, PTSD, sexual trauma, survivor shame, unresolved loss, complex grief, childhood trauma, ambiguous grief, or the long-term effects of living in survival mode.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:A powerful conversation about trauma recovery, grief healing, nervous system regulation, suicide loss, resilience, boundaries, and how healing remains possible even after decades of pain and silence.DESCRIPTION:Erika Shershun joins Nick Gaylord for a deeply personal conversation about grief, trauma, suicide loss, healing, and resilience. Erika shares the story of losing her father to suicide at age fifteen, the devastating impact of growing up without emotional support, and how unresolved grief shaped much of her life. She also discusses surviving multiple sexual assaults, discovering how trauma remained stored in her body for decades, and the moment she realized survival mode had been controlling her life. Together, Nick and Erika explore PTSD, ambiguous grief, nervous system dysregulation, boundaries, trauma-informed care, and the realities of healing after profound loss. Erika reflects on the later suicide of her brother, the lessons she learned through her own recovery, and the work she now does helping survivors reclaim their lives. This episode offers hope, practical insight, and an honest look at what healing truly requires. If you've ever felt trapped by grief, trauma, shame, or silence, this conversation will remind you that healing is possible and that you are not aloneTHIS EPISODE ANSWERS: How does suicide loss affect a child for the rest of their life? Can trauma stay trapped in the body for decades? What happens when grief and trauma go unprocessed? Why do survivors often remain stuck in survival mode? Is it ever too late to heal from trauma and grief? KEY TAKEAWAYS: Trauma can remain stored in the body long after the original event has passed. Healing does not erase painful memories, but it can remove their power to control daily life. Unexpressed grief often resurfaces physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Recovery is rarely linear, but meaningful progress is always possible. Boundaries, self-awareness, and trauma-informed support are critical parts of healing. Support the showGIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/
"Your life is a garden and whatever you cultivate is what springs up, and if you don't pull out certain weeds, it ends up choking out the good stuff." My good friend, Dr. Word Smith is back for the third time. He flew into Philly, we sat down with zero agenda, and what came out was one of the most honest, layered conversations I've had on this show about relationships, childhood wounds, codependency, Buddhism, karma, and what it actually takes to change.We get into why intimate relationships are the sharpest mirror we have for our unprocessed childhood material, and why most of us don't even have language for what we didn't receive growing up, only a feeling that something was missing. Word shares his own journey through toxic shame, perfectionism, and self-criticism, and what it looked like to actually move through it over 25 years of real inner work. We also dive into Buddhism, the concept of seed planting, why just changing your thoughts doesn't work, and why the feelings and the body have to be part of the equation.Then we go deep into codependency, the slow, invisible way it builds, how it rewards you just enough to keep you stuck, and what it means to finally hit the wall where continuing the old way is no longer an option. We talk about the container: what it means to have a safe space where your body knows it can finally feel, and why that safety isn't a luxury, it's the actual mechanism of change. We close with a tease: we may be co-facilitating a retreat this fall. Stay tuned.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTSWhy intimate relationships trigger us more than anything elseThe moment Word finally understood what toxic shame wasHow to trace shame back to childhood: what questions to ask yourselfWhy affirmations alone don't work, and what you're missing when you skip the feelings and bodyBuddhism, karma, and seed plantingCodependency: a survival mechanism that stops serving youThe perimenopause layer: why women in their 40s suddenly can't tolerate the old patterns anymoreSelf-abandonment disguised as being a good mom, wife, partner, and how to start seeing itThe container: why your body knows when it's safe to feel, and why that space is the key to processingFall retreat announcement. More details coming soonCONTACT DR. WORD SMITHDr. Word Smith is an energy worker, coach, Buddhist scholar, and Chinese medicine doctor with 25 years of experience helping people with manifestation, healing, and result-based transformation. Visit drwordsmithwisdom.comFollow on IG dr.wordsmithwisdom**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**When you leave a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of it, we'll send you a $250 credit that you can apply to anything else in my world.Join me in The Metamorphosis which is my 3-month, groundbreaking, flagship program to rapidly and efficiently clear the familial and ancestral trauma that is blocking you from experiencing the wealth and freedom that you desire.Check out my newest video on my YouTube channel What's the Inner Critic + 7-Min Breathwork to Release ItQuestions? Let's jump on a call CONTACT ALYSEYouTube @alysebreathesalysebreathes.comIG @alyse_breathesinfo@alysebreathes.com
This episode with Vanessa Fontana dives deep into spirituality, inner child healing, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, relationships, masculine and feminine energy, and learning how to truly heal from the things that haunt us. Vanessa opens up about growing up in chaos, healing her relationship with her parents, EMDR therapy, somatic healing, and how unprocessed trauma silently controls so many areas of our lives. Tara and Vanessa also discuss unconditional love, nervous system healing, burnout, spirituality, purpose, and why most people are stuck living in survival mode without even realizing it. If you've struggled with anxiety, toxic relationships, self sabotage, emotional pain, or finding peace within yourself, this conversation will hit deeply. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjQnka1Ji6hbhyJAVObEq?si=9a3749d4691c4dc4 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/billiondbabie https://www.instagram.com/taruhhh https://www.instagram.com/byvanessafontana Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@billiondbabie 00:00 Intro to Inner Child Healing & Spirituality 00:34 What Spirituality Really Means 02:13 Religion vs Spiritual Connection 03:39 Why We React Emotionally To Triggers 04:24 Internal Family Systems Explained 05:18 The Voices Inside Your Head 06:12 Healing Your Inner Child 07:52 Learning To Detach From Thoughts 09:02 Anxiety, Fight Or Flight & Survival Mode 10:37 Realizing You've Been Living In Survival 11:28 Taking Inventory Of Your Life 12:07 “What Still Haunts You?” 13:11 Childhood Trauma & Toxic Cycles 14:20 EMDR Therapy Changed Her Life 15:28 Marathon Training & Somatic Healing 16:08 Learning Forgiveness & Emotional Safety 17:13 Unconditional Love & Attachment 18:57 Masculine vs Feminine Thinking 19:59 Why Men Struggle Emotionally 21:32 Toxic Masculinity & Emotional Suppression 22:50 Why Men Struggle To Cry 23:54 Trying To Fix The People You Love 24:52 Growing Up In Chaos & Addiction 26:03 Healing Her Relationship With Her Mom 27:12 Learning To Forgive Your Parents 28:39 Expectations, Pain & Emotional Triggers 30:11 Why Hurt People Hurt People 31:20 What True Forgiveness Looks Like 33:02 How Healing Changes Every Area Of Life 34:10 Leaving Corporate America 35:08 Escaping Transactional Relationships 36:19 The Slow Transformation Of Healing 38:13 Releasing Scarcity & Money Trauma 39:24 Leaving A Six Figure Corporate Job 40:34 Trusting God & Following Purpose 41:42 Separating Passion From Income 43:28 Learning How To Receive 44:05 Feminine Energy & Receiver Mode 45:12 Heart Math & Emotional Regulation 46:07 The Power Of Breathwork & Somatic Healing 47:12 Accessing Your Intuition 48:01 Flow State & Receiving Energy 49:25 Feeling Worthy To Receive 49:39 Burnout, Masculine Energy & Overworking 50:49 Success Doesn't Always Mean Fulfillment 51:44 How Over Giving Affects Your Health 52:41 Vanessa's Podcast & Creative Community 53:48 Final Thoughts & Outro #spirituality #healing #innerchildhealing #anxiety #relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Casey grew up in a chaotic home, and as a child she struggled to understand the strange — and sometimes unsettling —choices her parents made. When it came time to start her own family, Kate decided to trade the bad kind of chaos for the good kind. … Recommendations from the archive • Want more family drama? Listen to Dani Shapiro's Family Secret. • Does Family Size Matter? An only child explains why she wanted a large family. … Episode resources • Kate's podcast: Reality Life With Kate Casey … • Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! • Follow us on Instagram • Sign up for our newsletter, where we recommend other parenting + reproductive health media • Buy books by LST guests (your purchase supports the show!) • Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*triggers: contains description of physical assault Emily Atack left school at 16, confident she wouldn't need a GCSE for what she wanted to do: act. It turns out, she was correct. She starred as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the smash-hit comedy The Inbetweeners when she was just 17 and is currently on our screens as Sarah Stratton in Disney+'s hit drama Rivals, as well as co-hosting a new ITV game show, Nobody's Fool, with Danny Dyer. But it hasn't always been easy: she faced sexual harassment and abuse from the age of 10. We talk about the impact this has had on how she now understands her own capabilities and about how her unbreakable bond with her sister, Martha, has helped her survive the toughest challenges. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction to Emily 03:19 Learning Boundaries 05:33 Class and Growing Up 07:39 Paul McCartney Connection 10:00 Failing to Believe In Herself 14:58 Leaving Home at Sixteen 25:10 Inbetweeners Fame Fallout 30:18 Praise for Rivals 31:23 Earning Creative Trust 32:51 Emotional Regulation Struggles 35:40 Forgiveness and Loneliness 37:20 Childhood Trauma and Sex 41:35 Alistair and Finding Home 46:52 Motherhood and Body Image 55:19 Keeping Nice Things and Goodbye
This week, Kennedy and I sit down with Charm, the mother of Dallas the Stylest, to talk about parenting, identity, love, fear, growth, and acceptance.After our previous conversation with Dallas about shame and growing up feeling different, we wanted to hear another important perspective:A mother's.Charm opens up about what it was like navigating emotions, expectations, confusion, and ultimately learning through love and understanding as a parent.This conversation is honest, compassionate, and real.We discuss: parenting and identity unconditional love fear and acceptance childhood shame family healing how parents grow too creating safety for your children This episode is for parents, children, families, and anyone who has ever struggled with feeling fully accepted.
Anger Was A Symptom: A Police Chief's Journey Through Trauma, Ego, and Recovery. For many police officers, anger becomes part of the job. Long shifts, traumatic calls, stress, violence, and emotional exhaustion can slowly build over time. But what happens when anger becomes more than frustration? What happens when it begins destroying careers, relationships, leadership, and personal peace? The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. That is exactly what Police Chief Dr. Ron Camacho, our guest, openly discusses in this powerful episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #Free #Podcast #Radio Now serving as the Police Chief in North Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Camacho spent decades in law enforcement, rising through the ranks of the York City Police Department in Pennsylvania. Along the way, he discovered something many officers never fully confront: anger was not the root problem. It was only the symptom. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. Childhood Trauma and Police Stress Collide Dr. Camacho admits that during parts of his police career, he became what he described as a “tyrant” as a supervisor. His anger affected not only his officers, but also his personal life and family relationships. Anger Was A Symptom: A Police Chief's Journey Through Trauma, Ego, and Recovery. Over time, he realized his emotional reactions were deeply connected to unresolved childhood trauma that had been intensified by years of police work. The combination of stress, fear, emotional suppression, and constant exposure to trauma created an emotional pressure cooker. The show is inspiring audiences through the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Apple, Spotify, iHeartradio and and many Podcast platforms. Like many officers, he pushed through it rather than addressing it. Anger became the outward expression of internal pain. Experts often describe anger as a secondary emotion. Underneath anger are frequently deeper emotions such as fear, grief, exhaustion, insecurity, burnout, sadness, or feeling powerless. For police officers, those emotions are often buried beneath a culture that encourages toughness and emotional control. Anger Was A Symptom: A Police Chief's Journey Through Trauma, Ego, and Recovery. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. The Hidden Cost of Anger in Law Enforcement Anger itself is not always harmful. In fact, it can be a natural survival response. But unmanaged anger can become destructive. According to the discussion in this episode, anger may show itself through: Emotional outbursts Increased stress Physical tension Damaged relationships Leadership problems Poor decision-making Mental and physical exhaustion The episode also explores how trauma impacts the body physically, including effects on the heart, muscles, hormones, and stress responses. Dr. Camacho explains how recognizing anger as a symptom rather than the true issue became a major turning point in his life and recovery. Learning to “Pause and Trace” One of the key concepts discussed is what many mental health professionals call the “Pause and Trace” method. Instead of reacting emotionally in the moment, individuals learn to stop and identify what is truly happening internally. Anger Was A Symptom: A Police Chief's Journey Through Trauma, Ego, and Recovery. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. Questions such as: What am I afraid of right now? What emotional need is not being met? What stress or trauma is driving this reaction? These kinds of reflections can help officers, supervisors, and civilians better understand the emotional roots behind anger. For Dr. Camacho, self-awareness became the beginning of healing. A Nationally Recognized Police Leader Beyond his personal journey, Dr. Ron Camacho has built an impressive law enforcement career spanning more than 30 years. He retired as patrol operations captain with the York City Police Department, supervising more than ninety officers and detectives. After retirement, he served internationally as a police advisor in Afghanistan and later worked with the U.S. State Department in Mexico, helping improve policing capabilities at local, state, and federal levels. This compelling conversation is available across Podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, where social audiences continue engaging with powerful stories about trauma, recovery, and resilience. His work in officer wellness, leadership, transparency, and community engagement has received national recognition from major police publications. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds advanced criminal justice degrees, including a doctorate. Today, he continues mentoring police leaders across the country while advocating for emotional intelligence, healthy leadership, and officer wellness. Anger Was A Symptom: A Police Chief's Journey Through Trauma, Ego, and Recovery. A Different Kind of Conversation About Police Work This episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast offers something many listeners rarely hear from law enforcement leaders: honesty about emotional struggles, trauma, ego, anger, and recovery. It is a reminder that behind every badge is a human being carrying experiences that can shape behavior in powerful ways. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast continues bringing listeners real conversations from the front lines of crime, policing, trauma, survival, and healing. 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In honor of Mental Health Month we're revisiting an episode from last year with Harvard-educated sociologist, NYT bestselling author, & Oprah's life coach, Dr. Martha Beck, a leading authority on personal growth, resolving childhood trauma and fixing anxiety. Dr. Beck uncovers the link between stress and disease and provides practical tools and strategies to fix anxiety, overcome illness, and unlock your hidden power. Her cutting-edge techniques with foundations in CBT, somatic experiencing, sociology, and psychology to help you BREAK FREE to live your authentic life! She also explains How Trauma Hijacks Your Body (including how your body can distinguish between old trauma & new experiences, and what you can do to heal it), the Physical Dangers of Lying (Spoiler Alert: Your muscles literally weaken when you're not honest!), and How to Heal Spiraling Anxiety - why creativity is the key to calming your mind & boosting your mental health! Dr. Beck also breaks down: - Her near-death experience & how she harnesses the feelings of love and happiness she experienced – anytime, anywhere - Her incredible psychic experiences, including her mind-blowing “remote viewing” abilities - Surprising connection between healing trauma and increasing your intuition Don't miss this chance to transform your life with powerful insights & practical tips to get in touch with your body and heal TODAY! Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code BREAK at https://mudwtr.com/BREAK ! #mudwtrpod Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/ BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us Fan MailRon Camacho is a veteran law enforcement executive who currently serves as the Chief of Police for the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) Ron was an angry, egotistical supervisor. He was running over people, “collecting men's tears” in disciplinary meetings, and strutting through the halls like he'd won something. His ego was out of control and he had no idea. Then his wife (now ex) gave him an ultimatum: marriage counseling or out of the house. He didn't know it then, but therapy was going to save his life.Six months of intensive therapy ripped open wounds Ron stuffed down for years. And in the process, something unexpected happened: the anger started to leave. The ego started to deflate. He started to see himself, and everyone around him differently.Dr. Ron Camacho brings a deeply personal story centered on overcoming significant life adversity and rebuilding through discipline, mindset, and personal responsibility. His journey reflects a clear “before and after” transformation, with a strong emphasis on resilience, recovery, and the long-term process of regaining control after life-altering challenges. What an amazing episode!Book: Bringing Ego to the Forefront: The First Step Toward Ego-Free Leadership – Books – ManuscriptsSite: Camacho ConsultingSupport the show
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we are talking about childhood trauma and how to heal those deep emotional scars. If you have ever felt like you do not belong, this conversation is exactly what you need.A massive thank you to our sponsor, Sucreabeille! We teamed up to create "Why Did I Walk Into This Room?", a gender-neutral fragrance that smells like cinnamon and cherry pie.It is a true love letter to the ADHD community. You can check it out here: https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-roomToday, I am joined by the incredible Machan Taylor, who has shared stages with icons like Pink Floyd and George Benson. We discuss her powerful memoir, Naked Out Loud, and her journey of processing the trauma of relocating to the United States as a young girl.We also talk about the heavy physical toll of masking your true identity to fit in. We focus heavily on how to use biology to regulate your nervous system and find genuine calm during moments of high anxiety.Key Takeaways:How the shock of childhood displacement creates lasting emotional traumaWhy suppressing your authentic self drains your physical energy and biologyUsing diaphragmatic breathing and clinical therapy to process deep woundsConnect with Machan Taylor:Website: https://www.machantaylor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machantaylorofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/machantaylor/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MachanTaylorOfficialSupport The Vibe With Ky:Website: https://thevibewithky.com/Mental Health Resources Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hub/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon Subscriber Hub: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer: The Vibe With Ky Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Ky is not a medical professional. Please consult a doctor or licensed therapist for any medical or mental health advice.
Resources & LinksAkashic Records TrainingJoin the waitlist for Akashic Readings and Clearings1:1 ProgrammesAppointmentsFree ebookLucy Lila Nelson-Gowan, Rev., MS: Website | Instagram | Exclusive offering for listeners of Wisdom from the Akasha, 15% off the first session. Coupon code: SUZIE15In this Meet the Grads conversation, Suzie Ridley, Akashic Records teacher, sits down with Lucy Naoibe Nelson to explore a deeply lived spiritual path, from early awakening and trauma, to devotion, service, and sovereignty. If you are navigating imposter syndrome, spiritual seeking, grief, or a sense that “there is more”, this episode offers grounded reflection on intuition, ethics, and what true alignment can look like over time.Lucy shares her unconventional journey into spiritual development, including early experiences of channelling, the impact of trauma, and the long path of rebuilding safety, self-trust, and purpose in the 3D world. Together, Susie and Lucy explore how the Akashic Records can amplify what you already carry within you, why ethics and reverence matter in spiritual work, and how the heroin's journey of grief, loss, transmutation, and transformation becomes a portal into deeper embodiment and spiritual sovereignty.In this episode, you'll learnHow spiritual awakening can be non-linear, and why “forgetting” and remembering can be part of the pathWhy imposter syndrome and witch wounding often surface when you are being asked to step into serviceWhat Lucy means by multidimensional sessions, and why integration matters as much as insightHow the heroin's journey relates to grief, loss, and transformation, and why darkness can be an alchemical teacherA simple intuition practice: track your nudges, act on them, and build evidence-based self-trust over timeFollow Wisdom from the Akasha on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Friday at 7AM GMT +0.Timestamps1:08 Meet Lucy Naoibe Nelson2:56 Lucy's Non-Linear Spiritual Journey, Childhood Trauma and Walk-In Experience5:25 Finding Her First Spiritual Teacher at Age 10, Ego Work and Shadow Work13:19 The 2014 Awakening, Adrenal Burnout and Medical Leave14:55 How the Akashic Records Found Lucy, Unconscious Channeling and Library Flashbacks21:08 Lucy's Spiritual Services, Akashic Readings, Clearings and Soul Retrievals23:56 The Art of Alignment, Multi-Dimensional Sessions and Integrating Higher Guidance29:46 Who Lucy Works With, Seekers, Imposter Syndrome and Feminine Wounding37:51 Ethics in Spiritual Practice, Referrals, Boundaries and Sacred Container42:50 The Heroine's Journey, Grief, Descent and Spiritual Alchemy52:32 Trusting Your Intuition, Dark Night of the Soul and Surrendering to Divine Guidance59:34 Practice: Building Your Intuition Journal and Developing Your Internal TechnologyWisdom from the Akasha is the podcast for spiritually curious people navigating awakening, growth, and real-life challenges with a grounded, embodied approach. Hosted by Suzie Ridley of Akashic Readings and Healing, an Akashic Records Teacher, practitioner and researcher, each episode is a deep dive into esoteric topics and spiritual development for soul expansion.Guided by her work in the Akashic Records, Suzie shares reflections and practical suggestions you can bring into everyday life, where the mystical meets the tangible. With thousands of hours in the Akashic Records and clients around the world, her intention is to offer a fun, helpful resource that supports clarity, intuition, and meaningful, sometimes miraculous shifts.Connect with Akashic Readings and HealingWebsiteYouTubeInstagramPinterest
What started as a simple trivia game turned into absolute chaos when Victoria unexpectedly relived one of the most devastating moments of her childhood… and listeners could not stop laughing. Between wrong answers, random side stories, and a shocking confession about a championship loss that still haunts her, this episode completely spirals off the rails in the best way possible. Did Victoria redeem herself under pressure, or did history repeat itself live on-air? Listen now for hilarious trivia fails, awkward moments, and one unforgettable meltdown from The Jubal Show crew. The ultimate trivia showdown from The Jubal Show! Think you’ve got the brains to take down Victoria? Listeners go head-to-head with her in a battle of wits, testing their knowledge on everything from pop culture to random facts. Will you come out on top, or will Victoria destroy you? Play along, laugh out loud, and see if you have what it takes to claim victory! ➡︎ Sign up to battle Victoria - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What started as a simple trivia game turned into absolute chaos when Victoria unexpectedly relived one of the most devastating moments of her childhood… and listeners could not stop laughing. Between wrong answers, random side stories, and a shocking confession about a championship loss that still haunts her, this episode completely spirals off the rails in the best way possible. Did Victoria redeem herself under pressure, or did history repeat itself live on-air? Listen now for hilarious trivia fails, awkward moments, and one unforgettable meltdown from The Jubal Show crew. The ultimate trivia showdown from The Jubal Show! Think you’ve got the brains to take down Victoria? Listeners go head-to-head with her in a battle of wits, testing their knowledge on everything from pop culture to random facts. Will you come out on top, or will Victoria destroy you? Play along, laugh out loud, and see if you have what it takes to claim victory! ➡︎ Sign up to battle Victoria - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if the pain you've been carrying isn't just physical? What if your body has been trying to speak to you this whole time?Soreya James has spent 35 years answering that question. A trauma survivor, spiritual rebel, and creator of a precise healing technology that blends ancient yogic science with modern therapeutic tools, Soreya has led over 30 global retreats, survived three near-death experiences, and sat with people at the very edge of life. What she brings to this conversation isn't theory, it's a life lived all the way through.In this episode, Lyndsay sits down with Soreya to talk about what it really takes to transcend pain and suffering. They go into her early encounter with trauma at 19, how she found her calling in a room full of people the world had written off, and the years she spent in India studying with masters, yogis, and gurus. They also get into the harder things — sexual abuse, the cost of forgiveness, being targeted as a cult leader, and what women in midlife actually need to hear.But at the heart of this episode is one core message: you are not broken. Your body is communicating. And healing may begin the moment you finally get still enough to hear it.Tune in for a powerful discussion on trauma, consciousness, chronic pain, subconscious healing, and what it really means to come home to yourself.Episode Highlights:(00:00) Introduction to the Pain Game Podcast(02:30) The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Chronic Pain(10:15) Shape-Shifting Identities and Seeking Validation(15:50) Soreya's Journey and the Turning Point Event(22:10) The Power of Silence and Listening to the Body(30:45) Navigating Menopause and Societal Narratives(37:20) Authentic Intelligence vs. AI(45:00) The Importance of Personal Responsibility in Healing(52:30) Soreya's Interactive Book and Upcoming PodcastFind Soreya James Online Here:Website: soreyajames.comInstagram: @soreyajamesLinkedIn: Soreya JamesBook: MetamorphosisFind The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:Website: thepaingamepodcast.comInstagram: @thepaingamepodcastFacebook: The Pain Game PodcastLinkedIn: Lyndsay SopranoYouTube: The Pain Game PodcastSubscribe on YouTube | Merch Shop is OPEN!! | COMING SOON: The Pain Hub - A Women's Healing Community. Subscribe Now!Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing.This is where pain meets purpose — and you're not doing it alone.++Want to be a guest on The Pain Game Podcast with Lyndsay Soprano? Send her a message on PodMatch, here: Be a Guest on The Show
How Childhood Trauma Taught You to Stop Feeling A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach Do you struggle to feel your emotions, connect deeply with others, or understand what you truly feel inside? Have you ever wondered why you overthink everything, focus on others' needs, or feel disconnected from your own emotional world? If so, you are not broken. You are patterned. And patterns can be changed. In this powerful live workshop episode, Lisa A. Romano explains why so many adult children of dysfunction learned to disconnect from their emotions as a survival strategy. Through deep psychological insight and compassionate understanding, Lisa reveals how emotional disconnection is not a flaw, it is a protective response rooted in childhood trauma. This is not about weakness. It is about survival. In This Episode You'll Discover:
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Aaron Hartman, a triple board-certified physician specializing in complex, multi-system illness and advanced care for patients often left without answers in conventional medicine. He is also the author of UnCURABLE: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds and the founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine, where he has spent over two decades practicing family, integrative, and functional medicine. Dr. Hartman's clinical focus includes chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation, environmental exposures, dysautonomia, chronic fatigue, and other complex conditions that often fall outside standard diagnostic frameworks. In UnCURABLE, he shares the personal journey that reshaped his approach to medicine, along with the clinical framework he now uses to help patients recover after years of unresolved illness. Join this podcast to discover: What inspired Dr. Hartman's professional path. Why people often chase solutions that don't work in the realm of conventional medicine. The importance of recognizing each individual patient's needs before beginning intrusive procedures. Dr. Hartman's mission is to bridge the gap between conventional and integrative care — continuing the investigation where standard medicine stops and identifying the barriers that prevent the body from healing. Click play now to see how he is bringing this vision to life! Connect with Dr. Hartman: Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine Personal Website Buy UnCURABLE LinkedIn
Shigeko Ito is an author, educator, and mental health advocate with a PhD in Education from Stanford University. Drawing on her cross-cultural experience and academic insight, she writes about intergenerational trauma, the lasting effects of childhood emotional neglect, and the healing process. Her memoir, The Pond Beyond the Forest: Reflections on Childhood Trauma and Motherhood, tells the story of a middle-aged Japanese immigrant mother struggling to raise her teenage son and save her marriage while confronting memories of her own childhood trauma as her son enters adolescence. Throughout the journey, Shigeko remains committed to healing herself and improving her relationships with her husband and son. Her story resonates with many readers, especially those who feel burdened by unresolved trauma. In her interview, Shigeko spoke about the challenges of parenting as a survivor of childhood trauma, healing from complex PTSD, and how writing her memoir deepened her self-understanding, self-compassion, and acceptance. She is passionate about raising awareness of complex PTSD, a still-emerging diagnosis that many people overlook because of its subtle and elusive nature. INTERVIEW READ HER MEMOIR HERE For fans of Stephanie Foo's What My Bones Know, a memoir of a middle-aged Japanese immigrant mother's struggle to raise her teenage son and save her marriage when she finds herself triggered by memories of her own childhood trauma as he enters adolescence. At age twenty-two, Shigeko Ito immigrated to America to escape Japan's rigid society and a neglectful childhood home that landed her in a mental hospital at seventeen. She thrived in her new, healthier environment and thought her traumatic past was all behind her. Until it wasn't. Motherhood, she realized, was far more challenging than she could have ever imagined. But it was her son's high school years that proved to be particularly daunting, and that was when her past reemerged—in the form of intense flashbacks to her childhood trauma and tumultuous teenage years. With the stream of daily stresses compounded by menopausal irritability, Shigeko often found herself regressing into a bunker-like mentality with childish coping mechanisms, a pattern that threatened to undo her most prized achievement: her happy family. In The Pond Beyond the Forest, Shigeko faces her past head-on, taking the reader along on her quest to uncover the root causes of her lifelong struggles—a journey that leads to deeper self-awareness, understanding, and acceptance, and ultimately saves her family and marriage.
Many men don't seek therapy or emotional support until their relationship is breaking down, their stress becomes unbearable, or they reach a personal crisis point. In this episode of Becoming Untriggered Podcast, Lavinia and Andrew explore why men avoid therapy, suppress emotions, and struggle to ask for help, the role women often take in relationships when they become emotionally aware first, and how this impacts relationships, marriage, parenting, mental health, and emotional connection.01:10 – Why Men Wait Until Crisis to Ask for Help06:00 – Childhood Trauma & Emotional Repression in Men09:30 – Men Look for External Solutions Instead of Healing11:50 – Traditional Therapy Doesn't Work for Many Men14:47 – How Men & Women Process Emotions Differently19:00 – Conflict in Relationships Can Trigger Healing22:00 – How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Boys24:00 – Men Need Better Emotional Tools
LISTEN WITHOUT ADS ON PATREON: www.patron.com/dopeypodcast Summary Dave opens Dopey Greatest Hits with an AI Dopey song from Josh Clark, updates the chaos around Katz's, Action Bronson, Paul Wall, the Divided Sky festival, Susan's birthday, and the Dopey short film festival. A listener voicemail tells a wild guru story involving opium, coke, mushrooms, MDMA, hot springs, and pee drinking. Dave reads Patreon and Spotify comments from the Gilbert Trejo replay before playing the Gabor Maté episode. In the Gabor Maté interview, Dave and Dr. Maté talk addiction, trauma, shame, ADD, dopamine, recovery, psychedelics, ayahuasca, the “stupid friend,” food addiction, and why addiction is not the primary problem but an attempt to soothe pain. Dr. Maté explains that recovery means getting yourself back. PLUS MORE< MORE, MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailContact Amy; amywatsonauthor@gmail.com Some of the most “normal” habits in adulthood are actually old survival skills. When childhood trauma or adverse childhood experiences shape the brain, kids learn protective behaviors that secure connection with caregivers, even if the connection is unsafe. Years later, those same patterns can show up as people pleasing, perfectionism, overgiving, or sabotaging closeness and they can quietly erode marriages, friendships, and family bonds.We respond to a listener who is living with someone with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD or CPTSD) and feels worn down and out of options. We break down why education matters for both survivors and the people who love them, using a clear definition of trauma rooted in compromised safety and lost choice. We also talk through the ACEs framework and how the adverse childhood experiences quiz can help survivors finally name their pain, reduce shame, and build self-compassion without dodging responsibility.From there, we get practical. We dig into people pleasing as a fear of separation, why “yes” can be automatic, and how honest conversations and a safe inner circle make it possible to say no without panic. We also unpack perfectionism, why it often brings external success, and how it can damage intimacy by turning love into a performance review. The bottom line is hard but hopeful: your trauma may not be your fault, but healing is your choice and real change is possible with support.If this resonates, share it with someone you love, subscribe so you do not miss the next conversation, and leave a review to help more survivors and loved ones find hope and help.You ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED
Why do we ignore red flags… even when we know better?In this raw, revealing, and wildly relatable episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, Anne Bonney sits down with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards—speaker, spiritual counselor, and author of The Venus Flytrap (https://vft23.com/)—to unpack the messy, magnetic, and sometimes destructive reality of toxic relationships.Stephen shares the true story behind his book. It's about a passionate, chaotic relationship that had everything: intense chemistry, emotional highs, devastating lows… and a whole lot of red flags he chose to ignore. So why do we do that?This conversation dives deep into:
Send us Fan MailWhat a wonderful episode with Lisa Arrigo. Lisa talks candidly about her childhood, finding her sexuality as she grew up, and falling into her cocaine addiction. Hold on for the most shocking part of all, using with her Dad who was a Cocaine dealer! Lisa's works as a psychotherapist, helping people with anxiety, depression, addiction and PTSD among other areas!Site: Http://lisaarrigo.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.arrigo.therapySupport the show
Everyone deserves the chance at a fulfilling life. Shauna Tiffany grew up in foster care, feeling ashamed of and responsible for her parents' choices. Creative play therapy helped her work through her childhood trauma, and now – with the support of The King's Trust – she's built her own business doing the same thing for other children and families.In this chat with Fearne, Shauna explains how she's learnt to believe in herself because of the way others have chosen to believe in her. Emotional support has made her feel worthy of great opportunities, and practical advice has empowered her to turn ideas into reality, so they chat about how to gently chip away at increasing self-confidence.Plus, Fearne's got a big surprise for Shauna...Check out Shauna's work at Lighthouse Therapy Hub.Find out more about The King's Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This month, the lads review Scrubs (revival), The Wild Robot, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and The Magic of Belle Isle, plus revisit some Don Bluth-inspired trauma from The Land Before Time while also learning some obscure Indiana Jones trivia. Download and listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon, Stitcher, Goodpods, and more of your favorite podcast services! Interested in advertising? Want to be on the show? Reach out at geekcavepodcast@gmail.com
Have you ever noticed yourself repeating the same painful patterns your parents modeled — even when you're actively trying to heal? In this episode, Danny and Ellie explore the surprising ways we unconsciously recreate childhood trauma in our adult lives.Danny shares a powerful personal realization: after years of dedicated inner work, he had slowly begun self-abandoning — dismissing his triggers, running programs of avoidance, and burying himself in responsibilities. The big question, why?In this episode you'll learn:How unprocessed childhood wounds show up in your everyday life (even in a clogged sink)Why "I don't have time" is often just avoidance in disguiseThe difference between working at the energetic level vs. just changing behaviorHow to become the "mystical parent" your inner child has always neededWhy taking responsibility for yourself is the first step into your own power and divinityWhether you're new to inner child work or years into your healing journey, this episode is a reminder to stop dismissing the small moments — because they're never really about what they seem to be on the surface.Interested in doing this work yourself? Join us for a free student enrollment meeting at Masters of Self University. Book your spot using the link below: https://www.mastersofselfuniversity.com/university-enrollmentThe Masters of Self University PODCAST is your highest source of Sacred Truth and Universal Wisdom, offered by Rachel Fiori, mystical teacher, psycho-energetic healer, & CEO. Join our journey of soul transformation with hosts Ellie Lee, Danny Morley, and the rest of our amazing Certified Mystical Coaches of Oneness™.Masters of Self University: https://mastersofselfuniversity.com/Rachel's Book on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/hkyLRJoin Our Free Discord Community: https://www.mastersofselfuniversity.com/resources#discordEllie's Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellieyjlee https://www.instagram.com/ellieyjleeDanny's Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dannyfmorley https://www.tiktok.com/@dannyfmorley www.youtube.com/@DannyfMorleyLike, subscribe, comment, and share. See you next time.
Recently, a post from Dallas the Stylist stopped me in my tracks.It was raw. Honest. And for a lot of us… familiar.In this episode of the You Are Dope Podcast, Dallas opens up about growing up with shame, feeling like something was wrong with him, and trying to earn acceptance through perfection. What started as survival eventually turned into a deeper journey of healing and learning to love himself.We're also joined by Josh Noblitt—an ordained minister, licensed marriage and family therapist, and certified sex therapist—who helps unpack how shame begins in childhood, how it shows up in adulthood, and what it actually takes to heal from it.This isn't just Dallas's story.It's a conversation about the many ways people grow up feeling “not enough”… and what it looks like to finally break that pattern.We talk about: childhood shame and emotional wounds conditional love and identity perfectionism as protection faith, religion, and healing separating God from harmful messaging what it means to truly accept yourself If you've ever felt like you had to perform to be loved… this one is for you.
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Is it normal to still feel so triggered by your mother, even years or decades later?In this deep-dive episode, we explore the missing piece of your healing: Grief. Grief is not just what happens when someone dies. We also grieve the timelines, futures, and life we never got. And the Mother Wound is the gap between what you need as a child, and what your mother could provide.❤️ Join my upcoming online retreat: Mother Wound Online Retreat
In this insightful interview, Sam Adams shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma, CPTSD, and attachment issues. Discover how breathwork, psychotherapy, and trauma-informed practices have transformed her life and her work supporting others. In this heartfelt conversation, Sam Adams and Anna Parker-Naples explore trauma, nervous system regulation, and healing through breathwork. They share personal stories, practical insights, and the transformative power of trauma-informed practices to foster resilience and well-being.Healing from attachment trauma and CPTSDThe role of psychotherapy and transactional analysisHow childhood needs shape adult behaviorThe impact of early trauma on relationships and self-worthBreathwork as a tool for emotional release and healing Trauma as the body's inability to process overwhelming experiencesThe role of breathwork in nervous system regulationPersonal stories of health crises and emotional healingChapters00:00 Healing from Childhood Trauma09:08 Navigating Grief and Loss18:09 The Impact of Rejection24:34 Discovering Breathwork as a Healing Tool27:47 Facing Health Challenges and Finding Purpose32:03 The Transformative Power of Breathwork37:52 Nervous System Regulation and Its Importance44:58 Listening to Your Body: A Vital Skill52:14 Encouragement for Those in Dark Places58:10 Introduction to Influential Breathwork Academy59:17 The Impact of Breathwork on Personal Transformation ResourcesInfluential Breathwork Syllabus https://influentialbreathwork.com/syllabusFollow Anna Parker-Napleson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesFollow Sam AdamsSam-adams.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samadamscoach/https://www.instagram.com/samadamscoach
Follow Christian Van Linda Here: YouTube: @Hype-r-vigilance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hype.r.vigilance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586586299466 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smokingandthinking6 Follow Falcon Here: YouTube: @yyzfalcon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yyzfalcon The two men explore how social media amplifies psychological warfare, flooding the nervous system with daily outrage designed to distract from the deeper forces reshaping American power, from the surveillance state to the Heritage Foundation to Palantir. The conversation moves into the roots of racism as an unconscious cultural conditioning rather than simple bigotry, drawing on the work of Lee Atwater and the psychological destabilization many white Americans experienced seeing Barack Obama in power. Both men open up about their own narcissistic parents, the invisible trauma of what doesn't happen in childhood, and how shame functions as the engine driving so much dysfunction, from MAGA politics to family estrangement. Hype.R.Vigilence shares his personal story of undiagnosed autism, addiction, a house fire at sixteen, a secret brother, and a restraining order against his own father, tracing how unprocessed feelings spiral into crisis when there is no safe space to feel them. The two dig into IFS and parts work, the pathologizing of human experience under capitalism, and why mental injuries, not mental illness, is the more honest and useful frame. They challenge the destination-based fantasy of healing, arguing that healing and living are the same process. The discussion closes on community, men's work, somatic healing, holding space, the power of being witnessed, and what it means to find genuine pride as a child of a narcissist. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB
Send us Fan MailCatherine Hickem's story is grounded in lived experience navigating trauma and its long-term emotional impact. Catherine's father was her everything as a child, a loving, doting, wonderful Dad. One day, when she was just 5, it all changed , out of nowhere, and her life would never be the same again. Her journey reflects how early life challenges can shape patterns, relationships, and identity—and more importantly, how those patterns can be recognized and worked through over time. Catherine talks openly about her journey back to a meaningful relationship with her father. From heartbreak to redemption. https://www.parentingadultchildrentoday.com/Support the show
I have spent decades helping patients heal through diet, exercise, and natural remedies, but there is one injury that supplements can't fix: emotional trauma. Whether it's "Big T" trauma or the "Little t" trauma of chronic neglect, these emotional scars manifest as autoimmune disease, cancer, and hormone imbalances later in life. In this episode, psychoanalyst Erica Komisar joins me to explain why the first three years of life are the "critical period" for physical health and how we can heal the mind-body connection. We explore the mechanics of the HPA Axis, focusing on the Amygdala (the stress "on" switch) and the Hippocampus (the "off" switch). Erica explains how early childhood stress can "burn out" the brain's ability to regulate cortisol, leading to a permanent state of survival mode. We also discuss the definition of Depression (preoccupation with past loss) versus Anxiety (preoccupation with future loss) and how both act as pathogens on the human immune system. Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1
Breaking Decades of Silence: A Conversation with Sheryl Hauk Today's guest is Sheryl Hauk—author, retired music educator, and survivor advocate. Sheryl is the author of Piece by Piece: A Memoir of Survival, Resilience, and the Power of Creativity, a book that explores what it means to break silence, reclaim voice, and rebuild a life after childhood trauma. With honesty, dark humor, and deep compassion, Sheryl shares how storytelling, creativity, and advocacy can open doors—not just for healing, but for connection and change.Links:https://sherylhauk.com/piece-by-piecehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-hauk-30571055/Tags:Abuse Recovery,Author,Child Abuse,Childhood Trauma,Community Building,Military Family,Musician,Resilient Survivor,Teacher,Women Empowerment,podcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideasSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page
In this episode, I felt called to touch on something a lot of people experience: dissociation and the emotions that arise with not remembering parts of your life.We touch on what actually happens when your nervous system experiences a threat, how dissociation shows up in different nervous system states, why not remembering is a form of protection rather than failure, and what this means for your healing journey. I truly hope this lands for whoever it's meant for.
What happens when two men in their 50s look back at the childhood pain that shaped them and realize friendship can be medicine? John rides in the car with therapist, author, and longtime friend Sam Louie for an honest conversation about Asian shame, childhood trauma, masculinity, and healing. Sam shares what it was like immigrating from Hong Kong, growing up in South Seattle, navigating racism and bullying, and living in survival mode from a young age. Together, John and Sam explore how early pain shaped their nervous systems, relationships, and sense of self. They talk about shame, porn, divorce, therapy, parts work, and the healing power of male friendship. This is a raw conversation about identity, repair, and what it means to be truly seen. Connect with Sam https://linktr.ee/AsianShame More about John:
Your gut doesn't lie — and in perimenopause, it's sending distress signals most doctors completely ignore. Nurse practitioner, two-time TEDx speaker, and Everyday Wellness podcast host Cynthia Thurlow joins Dr. Stephanie for a conversation that starts in Morocco (food poisoning, a hospitalization, and a perimenopause wake-up call nobody saw coming) and ends with a clear-eyed framework for supporting your gut, your bones, your immune system, and your sleep through the hormonal chaos of midlife. Episode Overview: (0:00) Intro/Teaser (7:00) How a Parasite Became a Perimenopause Wake-Up Call (11:00) Why Women Resist the Word “Perimenopause” (16:00) The Gut-Hormone Connection Nobody's Talking About (21:00) The Medical System Was Never Built for Middle-Aged Women (30:00) Body Composition, the Scale, and the Comments That Stick (34:00) The ACE Study: How Childhood Trauma Rewires the Gut and Immune System (41:00) Oral Contraceptives, Antibiotics, and the Developing Microbiome (48:00) The Estrobolome (53:00) The 6–12 Window (56:00) Sleep, Stress, and Nutrition — The Three Biggest Levers in Perimenopause (1:02:00) Advice for Mothers of Daughters (1:05:00) Cynthia's Personal Daily Protocol (1:13:00) The Menopause Gut: Elevator Pitch and Where to Find It (1:15:00) After Party — Dr. Stephanie's Key Takeaways Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep466/ We couldn't do it without our sponsors: ONESKIN - With age, skin becomes thinner, produces less collagen, proliferates at a slower rate, and accumulates damage. Fight back and save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER. BIOPTIMIZERS - Magnesium Breakthrough contains multiple types of magnesium plus cofactors like B6 to enhance absorption. Visit https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to save 15%. JUST THRIVE HEALTH - Take the Just Thrive FEEL BETTER challenge today, and save 20% on your first order. Go to https://justthrivehealth.com/better and use the code BETTER to see the difference for yourself. LMNT - Stay hydrated without the sugar, food dye, and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order when you make a purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/Better COZY EARTH - Cozy Earth helps you feel better by keeping your temperature perfect overnight to facilitate deep restorative sleep. Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code BETTER for up to 20% off. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 93Listen in as MSO participates in a conversation with writer and conceptual artist Mark A. Michaels as we examine how contemporary therapeutic and psychedelic approaches might inadvertently undermine clients. Put simply, are these methods truly helping us, or are they hindering our ability to take charge of our own healing journeys? Discover the answers with us!For more information visit his website below:MarkAMichaels.comSend us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com
Episode 95In this podcast, we welcome Dr. J.R. Andrews - Dr. Andrews is the author of *InnerShift: Spiritual Care in the Age of Distraction* and *Just Sayin': A Faithful Brother's Guide to Dating with Purpose, Pace & Peace*. Rather than offering simple advice, he tackles real-life challenges—such as aimless relationships, unstructured faith, and misaligned success—and brings fresh perspective with insight and honesty. We discussed the pitfalls of misguided relationship advice and how it can create confusion by steering people in the wrong direction. We'll also explore some common misunderstandings between men and women and consider the consequences that often result from these miscommunicationsFor more information:Instagram: @justsayinTikTok: @justsayinYouTube: @justsayindrjBuy the book: https://innershift360.com/just-sayin Take the Dating ID Quiz: https://innershift360.com/datin-id-quizSend us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com
Episode 94MSO spoke with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, a family practitioner specializing in cognitive, narrative, and solution-based therapies. As the author of UNDERSTAND YOUR TRUE IDENTITY: Discover the Real You and Enjoy Healthier Relationships (Morgan James Publishing, January 6, 2026), he explores how modern mental health language shapes our understanding of ourselves. Dr. Thompson introduces the concept of "The Diagnosis Generation," highlighting the trend of adopting psychological labels as personal identity and the effects this has on self-perception. He explains that today, mental-health terminology and self-diagnosis are widespread, leading people to define themselves by conditions rather than experiences. Through his Positive-Centered approach, Dr. Thompson helps individuals separate their core self from learned behaviors, enabling a healthier and lasting change.Websites: https://understandyourtrueidentity.com/ , https://drjeremythompson.com/ Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com
He loves me, he loves me not? It's time to finally admit Hasan Piker ain't feeling me. Plus, Ice Spice gets ATTACKED inside a fast food establishment, and it's Sponge Bob big guy pants NOT OKAY. Then, Trish spills some insider tea on Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi's rumored romance.
In this 11-minute episode, I explore the critical difference between situational conflict and characterological abuse and why understanding that distinction can change lives.I break down how some relationships struggle because of poor regulation and unhealthy conflict patterns, while others are rooted in power, fear, coercion, and control.I also discuss how abuse often begins in childhood through victim-blaming messages many people don't even realize they absorbed, such as being taught that if someone hurts you, it must be because you “caused” it. From there, we examine how these same dynamics can scale beyond the home into workplaces, communities, and even governments.This episode is both educational and empowering: how to recognize dangerous patterns, when conflict can be healed, when safety must come first, and why abuse is never the victim's fault.If you've ever questioned your reality, minimized harmful behavior, or wanted to better understand how power operates in relationships and society, this episode is for you.♾ In a fast-paced world like the one we live in, time is one of our most important assets. For a few minutes every episode, I, Tannaz Hosseinpour, will be discussing topics that aim to enhance the quality of your life, by helping you feel empowered to take inspired action on your personal growth journey.Connect with me for daily insights:InstagramFacebookTikTokMore resources available on www.minutesongrowth.comThis podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.
Come see George LIVE at Mic Drop Comedy San Diego on May 29th & 30th!https://www.micdropcomedysandiego.com/events/133457Find your purpose at GCU — Private. Christian. Affordable. Nonprofit. Visit https://www.gcu.edu to learn more!Go to https://basedbodyworks.com and use code GEORGEJANKO for 20% off. Because confidence shouldn't come at the cost of your health.Stay Connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgejankoTwitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeJankoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeorgejankoshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnadellariccaBusiness Inquiries Email: george@divisionmedia.coWatch full episodes of The George Janko Show podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/GeorgeJanko/videosBlessed are the ones who are humble.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:30 Marriage, Home Life & Real Success10:28 When Faith Became Real19:36 Anxiety, Emptiness & Letting Go30:20 Loneliness & Losing Your Identity40:00 Fear, Shame & Condemnation44:05 Fear of Flying & Letting God In56:38 Seasons, Growth & Trusting God01:01:58 “Why Are You Going to Heaven?”01:12:24 Fame, Purpose & Doing It for God01:21:11 Blue Bloods Ending & Carrying Burdens01:30:01 Boston, Fans & Always Showing Love01:45:28 Religion vs Relationship With God01:57:34 The Struggle He Can't Name02:00:30 Mark, Family Pressure & Responsibility02:04:44 Childhood Trauma & Divorce02:08:29 Music, Streets & Different Paths02:20:16 The Conversation Still Missing
Cindy Costley is a speaker and trainer known for her work in decoding the patterns behind physical symptoms, emotional responses, and behavioral cycles—helping people understand what the body is actually communicating. Through her work, Cindy shows how stress and trauma are experienced biologically—not just mentally—and how the body forms protective patterns that continue to influence health, behavior, and performance long after the original event has passed. She integrates what she calls the Six Frequencies of Human Regulation™—spiritual, energetic, mental, emotional, physical, and behavioral—to offer a more complete understanding of how lasting change occurs. As the creator of the Electromagnetic Body Desensitization Technique (EBDT™), Cindy trains practitioners, leaders, and individuals to work with the body's intelligence rather than against it—restoring balance from the inside out. Her message challenges conventional approaches to healing and personal growth by shifting the focus from managing symptoms to understanding patterns.https://theunderlyinganswers.com/
Anthony Leahey joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of growing up in the foster care system after being put up for adoption as a baby, nearly finding a stable home before being taken back and moved to Florida, where his life began to spiral. As a teenager, Anthony got into trouble and spent time in both youth and adult prisons in Florida before returning to New Jersey at 21, where a murder charge led to a 30-year sentence in state prison. In this episode, he talks about what led him down that path, what life was really like serving decades behind bars, and how he completely changed his life while incarcerated. Anthony also shares how he was given a second chance through clemency from the governor, the powerful moment of receiving forgiveness from the victim's family, and the lessons he learned through it all. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStory #30Years #TrueCrime #PrisonLife #ExInmate #LockedUp #SurvivalStory #LockedInPodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Anthony Leahey: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/infamouslifersgroup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-R_-vNzaXM _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From Foster Care to Prison (Full Story) 02:59 Childhood Trauma, Foster Care & Early Loss 07:02 Group Homes & Struggling as a Kid 10:08 From Juvenile Trouble to Florida Prison 15:55 Life in Prison as a Teen 21:52 Prison Violence, Survival & Sports 30:03 Release & Struggles Returning to New Jersey 34:03 Bad Decisions, Peer Pressure & Felony Charges 43:41 Arrest, Court & Taking Accountability 48:50 Forgiveness, Growth & Restorative Justice 01:03:27 Clemency & Getting a Second Chance 01:10:42 Reentry & Emotional Impact After Prison 01:18:01 Prison Advocacy & The Lifers Group 01:44:03 Health Issues & Problems in the Prison System 01:58:18 Life After Prison & Job Struggles 02:06:08 Advice, Lessons & Final Thoughts To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How To Repair Relationships & Create Lasting Emotional Connection https://offer.personaldevelopmentschool.com/relationship-repair?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=relationship-repair&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-04-15-26&el=podcast Many people believe childhood trauma only refers to extreme experiences. But in reality, trauma can also come from repeated emotional experiences that shaped the way we see ourselves, others, and relationships. These experiences can deeply influence how we attach to people, how safe we feel in relationships, and how we respond to closeness, distance, and conflict in our love lives. Childhood trauma doesn't always look obvious. Sometimes it comes from painful experiences, and other times it comes from important emotional needs that were never fully met growing up. Episode Summary In this episode, Thais Gibson explains what trauma really is, how it forms in childhood, and how different attachment styles develop as protective strategies that shape the way we show up in adult relationships. In this video, you'll learn: • What trauma actually is and how it forms in childhood • Why trauma isn't only about what happened, but also what didn't happen • How Anxious Attachment develops from fears of abandonment and rejection • Why Dismissive Avoidants learn to rely on hyper-independence • How Fearful Avoidants develop mixed signals around love and safety Key Takeaways ✔️ Trauma can come from repeated emotional experiences, not just major events ✔️ Childhood meaning-making shapes subconscious beliefs about love and safety ✔️ Anxious Attachment often develops from fears of abandonment or rejection ✔️ Dismissive Avoidants tend to develop hyper-independence due to unmet emotional needs ✔️ Fearful Avoidants often grow up in chaotic or unpredictable environments ✔️ Attachment Styles are protective adaptations that can be rewired through healing Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she's helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources:
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