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Fight response isn't just anger or "being reactive." It's a nervous system adaptation shaped by experiences where safety, protection, repair, or authenticity were missing. In this episode of Trauma Rewired, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof explore the neuroscience of the fight response, how suppressed anger turns inward as a harsh inner critic or outward as criticism and control, and why the body stays braced for threat long after the danger has passed.  This conversation explores parentification, emotional suppression, hypervigilance, chronic stress patterns, and the hidden ways fight response impacts relationships, health, and self-trust. The hosts break down how trauma wires survival patterns into the nervous system—and how daily neuro practices can help recondition those pathways toward safety and connection.   You'll learn: • Why fight response is protection, not a personality flaw • How suppressed anger impacts the nervous system and body • The connection between parentification and chronic fight states • Why the inner critic is often internalized fight energy • How nervous system patterns shape relationships and emotional reactivity • The neuroscience of emotional suppression, stress, and survival responses

SHOW NOTES   In Podcast Episode 379, “Refusing to Humble Oneself,” Kim discusses the last king of Judah and some lessons listeners can learn from his bad choices. This is the first in a mini-series on the Fall of Jerusalem and the insights we can glean from what led to its consequences. Sadly, Zedekiah seemed like a fitting king to be on the throne as the last bits of the once God-fearing nation are taken into captivity for the evil lives they chose to live and the carnage they left in their wake.   Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Chronicles 36:11-16 and Jeremiah 37:1-10, with 2 Chronicles 36:12-13 and Jeremiah 37:2 and 37:17 as the focal verses:   12 But Zedekiah did what was evil in the sight of the Lord his God, and he refused to humble himself when the prophet Jeremiah spoke to him directly from the Lord. 13 He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, even though he had taken an oath of loyalty in God's name. Zedekiah was a hard and stubborn man, refusing to turn to the Lord, the God of Israel.   2 But neither King Zedekiah nor his attendants nor the people who were left in the land listened to what the Lord said through Jeremiah.   17 Later King Zedekiah secretly requested that Jeremiah come to the palace, where the king asked him, “Do you have any messages from the Lord?” “Yes, I do!” said Jeremiah. “You will be defeated by the king of Babylon.”     WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:   When you hear the phrase “refusing to humble oneself,” does anyone immediately come to your mind? Pray that he/she will humble himself/herself.   Additional Resources and Scriptures:   Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus X - https://x.com/eoinlovingjesus?s=21&t=YcRjZQUpvP7FrJmm7Pe1hg INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus   I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.   RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings (1 & 2 Chronicles) PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda” “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. xAI. (2026). Grok [Large language model]. https://x.ai/grok/chat      "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.   Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.     National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   988   https://988lifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.   Podcast recorded through Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.     The HIDDEN Episodes:  If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/  

Betrayal Weekly is back. Aaron was committed to supporting the woman he loved, no matter the cost. Then one day, he asked for receipts.   *** Listen to Betrayal Weekly: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/betrayal-weekly/id1615637724 If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow them on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a few US-based resources here: 988 Lifeline.  If you or someone you know is in crisis or need to talk to someone immediately, please call or text 988 – the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7/365.  National Domestic Violence Hotline. They offer 24/7 phone and chat support to help you create a personalized safety plan and connect you with local support.   For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE.   Every state has a domestic violence coalition. If you're looking for help in the US, search the web for your state's domestic violence coalition.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This story contains an account of domestic violence and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233, or 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Florida deputy Abigail Bieber was shot to death by her stalker ex who was also a police detective. The ex then committed suicide. In this episode we interview Abigail's father, Bruce Bieber, who recounts the murder of his daughter.For those who aren't paid subscribers: Have we helped you with our podcast content, or with a phone call or email advice? You can now show your love at buymeacoffee.com! Here are the links in the event you'd like to express your appreciation if we've made a difference:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/kenroybal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/donovanheavener⁠⁠Bonus: Our books are discounted 50% for podcast subscribers!! (Email us for your discount code.)You're going to love these great new podcast offerings!!Purchase your copies today:Ken's Book: ⁠https://policebackground.net/#book-podcast⁠Donovan's Book: ⁠https://prep4duty.com/oralboard⁠Contact us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.policebackground.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠prep4duty.com⁠

Parents and caregivers are facing more challenges than ever, from bullying and mental health struggles to IEPs, addiction concerns, and not knowing where to turn. In this episode, Rich Bennett and co-host Wendy Beck sit down with Alexis Watson, Behavioral Health Specialist for Harford County with The Parents' Place of Maryland, to talk about how families can find real support.Alexis shares how The Parents' Place helps parents, grandparents, caregivers, and families across Maryland navigate special education, behavioral health, school challenges, risky behaviors, problem gambling, substance use concerns, and more. She also explains the importance of Maryland's Good Samaritan Law and why families should never feel ashamed to ask for help.Takeaways from this episode: How The Parents' Place of Maryland supports families statewide  What parents should know about IEPs, 504 plans, and school conflicts  Why bullying and social media are creating new challenges for kids  How caregivers can access free resources and support  Why asking for help can be the strongest step a family takes Resources mentioned: ppmd.org, 410-768-9100, 988 Crisis Lifeline, Harford's Heart Magazine, and Freedom Federal Credit Union.Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may need support.Send us Fan MailCelebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!https://bookfairatbelair.org/Harford's Heart MagazineKEEP IT LOCAL WITH HARFORD'S HEART maryland's lifestyle magazine for harford county!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email

After suffering a devastating loss, Sydney almost made peace with her grief. Then she received an email. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal team by emailing us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com. If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a few US-based resources here: 988 Lifeline. If you or someone you know is in crisis or need to talk to someone immediately, please call or text 988 – the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7/365. National Domestic Violence Hotline. They offer 24/7 phone and chat support to help you create a personalized safety plan and connect you with local support. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition. If you’re looking for help in the US, search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan Mail *This episode includes open and honest discussion about suicide, suicide loss, and mental health struggles. We talk about lived experiences, prevention myths, language that reduces stigma, and ways to seek help when safety is at risk. If these topics are difficult or activating for you, please listen with care. You may want to pause, step away, or skip this episode entirely if it feels overwhelming. Your wellbeing matters, and it's okay to take the space you need. *Silence can feel polite, but around suicide it can be deadly. I sit down with Kelly Poelker, the heart behind Glow for Hope, to talk about what happens when we stop whispering about mental health and start building real community around it. Kelly shares how personal loss shaped her mission, and why creating spaces where people feel safe enough to speak can be the first step toward saving a life. We dig into what Glow for Hope actually does, from glow-in-the-dark events like Spike Out Suicide to community tables where a single brochure and a simple question can lead to a breakthrough conversation. Kelly explains the organization's pillars, how fun and connection can coexist with grief, and why lived experience matters alongside clinical expertise. We also tackle common suicide prevention myths, including the fear that asking about suicide “puts the idea” in someone's head, and why the words we choose like “died by suicide” can reduce stigma and make room for healing. If you're a parent, we talk about modelling emotional regulation, starting coping skills early, and learning to listen without rushing to fix. If you're struggling yourself, we name clear starting points for help, including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text), trusted people in your life, and emergency options when safety is at risk. Subscribe, share this with someone you care about, and leave a review so more listeners can find these conversations that can truly change outcomes.Support the show

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Send us Fan MailIn this solo episode of Alison Answers, I'm answering a question I get asked all the time:"How do I choose the right therapist?"Therapy should not be a place where you simply rehearse your pain every week.A good therapist should help you feel safe, understand yourself more clearly, notice your patterns, and begin building the life you actually want.If you are thinking about starting therapy, looking for a new therapist, or wondering if the therapy you are in is truly helping you grow, this episode will give you a clearer way to choose.You'll learn what to look for, what to pay attention to, and why the right therapist should help you become more empowered, not more attached to your pain.In this episode:00:00 Intro00:41 How do I choose the right therapist?04:00 Five tips for choosing the right therapist04:24 A good therapist helps you become empowered10:58 You should feel safe enough to be honest20:07 You are not a checklist22:04 A therapist helps you discover patterns26:20 A therapist should help you build the life you want37:06 Closing messageConnect with Alison:Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacPurchase Alison's book: “The Wake Up Call”Alison Answers Facebook Group: Join HEREWomen of Excellence FB group: Join HERE⚠️ Crisis Resources:Lager Counseling ServicesCall: 516-221-2123Text: (914) 363-0381Wantagh: 3408 Park Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)Call or text 988 | Visit 988lifeline.org

Many complex trauma survivors struggle to trust their memories, emotions, perceptions, and reactions. In this episode, we're exploring why being disbelieved can feel so painful, how emotional neglect and attachment wounds can teach us to question ourselves, and why trauma often leaves us with fragments of memory instead of a clear narrative.We discuss: • Why not being believed can feel abandoning • How self-doubt becomes a survival strategy • Trauma memory and fragmentation • Why emotional neglect can be difficult to identify • The connection between CPTSD, self-trust, and attachment • How to begin rebuilding trust in yourselfWhether you struggle with childhood emotional neglect, emotionally immature parents, dissociation, hypervigilance, people pleasing, perfectionism, or chronic self-doubt, this episode will help you understand why trusting yourself can feel so difficult, and how healing begins.Thanks for listening to The Complex Trauma Podcast!Be sure to follow, share and give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Follow on Instagram: @sarahherstichlcsw Follow on TikTok: @sarahherstichlcswLearn more about EMDR & trauma therapy in Pennsylvania with Reclaim TherapyThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Remember, I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. Nothing in this podcast is meant to replace actual therapy or treatment. If you're in crisis or things feel really unsafe right now, please reach out to someone. You can call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, text them, or head to your nearest ER.The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organizations or institutions. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk.

What if your chronic stress, emotional triggers, anxiety, or exhaustion are not a mindset problem, but signs that your nervous system has learned protective survival patterns? In this episode of Trauma Rewired, Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace explore the science of nervous system regulation and unpack a common phrase in trauma spaces: "trauma lives in the body."  While the body plays a central role, they discuss how trauma may be more accurately understood as patterns of brain-body communication, interpretation, prediction, and response shaped through experience. Through the lens of predictive processing and applied neuroscience, they explore how the nervous system uses past experiences to anticipate safety and threat, influencing emotions, behaviors, and physical symptoms in the present.  Together they break down the autonomic nervous system, fight and flight responses, interoception, chronic stress, and why nervous system healing is not about forcing calm or chasing a quick reset. Instead, recovery happens through small, consistent practices that help create greater flexibility, resilience, and new experiences of safety over time. Timestamps 00:00 – Triggers and the Nervous System 02:15 – The Nervous System as the Body's Operating System 05:35 – Autonomic Nervous System and Stress Responses 08:30 – Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic States 12:05 – Nervous System States and Emotional Patterns 16:50 – Triggers as Nervous System Reset Opportunities 18:05 – The Stress Response and Survival Mode 23:25 – Trauma and Nervous System Dysregulation 28:40 – Chronic and Complex Trauma Effects 36:10 – Emotional Processing for Nervous System Healing Topics discussed in this episode: How to restore the nervous system after chronic stress and trauma How nervous system regulation improves emotional resilience and physical health How the autonomic nervous system works (sympathetic vs. parasympathetic explained) How trauma imprints on the nervous system and keeps you in survival mode How to use nervous system healing practices like breathwork, movement, and interoception How to exit fight or flight safely when the danger has passed How nervous system reset supports emotional processing and better decision-making How to use interoception to sense, interpret, and respond to internal body signals How to regulate the nervous system daily with small, consistent practices How dysregulation impacts health and the steps to build lasting nervous system resilience

In one single Sunday, Norense encountered four different people — at church, after service, and late that night — all wrestling with the same thing: negative thoughts, anxiety, suicidal ideation, betrayal, and the feeling that the enemy had the upper hand.And then he hit record.This is an emergency episode. Raw, unscripted, and delivered straight from a living room in Brooklyn — because the mind bully is real, it's active, and it doesn't take Sundays off.Norense opens with a full prayer, walks through his own week — a broken camera, a gaslighting friendship, a heavy heart walking into church — and then unpacks the spiritual mechanics behind every intrusive thought, every wave of apathy, and every whisper that says it's over. He doesn't just offer comfort. He gives you the tools to fight back.In this episode:Why the enemy doesn't come with new tricks — just the same ones: self-doubt, shame, fear, and apathyThe honest duality of faith — how you can feel audacious and anxious, joyful and broken, at the exact same timeWhat gaslighting looks like in a friendship — and how to forgive without lowering your standard for who gets access to youWhy suicidal ideation is a lie from the pit of hell — and what God's Word actually says about who you areThe spiritual mechanics of resisting the devil — why he doesn't have to flee if you're not actively submitting to the WordWhy the Bible reads you — and how to let scripture speak before you run to commentary or ChatGPTA live account of being used by God to speak into a stranger's life — even while carrying a heavy heart of your ownKey Truth: "Healing happens when we walk into the room — because Mr. Healing himself lives on the inside of us."Key Verse: James 4:7 — Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.⚠️ A note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.If this episode hit you:Rate and review the Mind Bully Podcast — it gets this message into more homes and hearts that need it most.

A recent study found that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline may have contributed to a decline in suicide deaths among young people. This hour, we learn what the research tells us and what questions remain. We also hear from Connecticut advocates working to connect people with mental health resources and reduce stigma. Later, two residents share their personal experiences navigating mental health challenges and how speaking openly about those struggles can help others find support. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential, and offers support 24 hours a day. Guests: Anupam B. Jena: Professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School and physician in the Department of Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital Kai Belton:state representative for the 100th district, Middletown Jacquilyn Davis: Director of Learning Workforce Development, Mental Health Connecticut Rob Santos: Comedian and Connecticut resident Rachael Perillo: Connecticut resident Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SHOW NOTES   In Podcast Episode 378, “Stone Cold Response to the Word of the Lord,” Kim discusses the dangers of allowing our hearts to be hardened to God's Word. Recently, we examined the tender heart of King Josiah and how hearing God's Word changed him and how he led. This week, we see that his son Jehoiakim's heart was as hard as Josiah's was tender. How tender or hard is your heart to God's Word?   Our focal passage for this episode is Jeremiah 36:1-32, with 21-25 as the focal verses:   21 The king sent Jehudi to get the scroll. Jehudi brought it from Elishama's room and read it to the king as all his officials stood by. 22 It was late autumn, and the king was in a winterized part of the palace, sitting in front of a fire to keep warm. 23 Each time Jehudi finished reading three or four columns, the king took a knife and cut off that section of the scroll. He then threw it into the fire, section by section, until the whole scroll was burned up. 24 Neither the king nor his attendants showed any signs of fear or repentance at what they heard. 25 Even when Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah begged the king not to burn the scroll, he wouldn't listen.     WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:   On a scale of 0-10, with 0 being very tender and 10 being stone cold, where does your heart stand regarding the Word of the Lord?   Additional Resources and Scriptures:   2 Kings 22 Jeremiah 36 26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. (Ezekiel 36:26) Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus X - https://x.com/eoinlovingjesus?s=21&t=YcRjZQUpvP7FrJmm7Pe1hg INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus     I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.   RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings (1 & 2 Chronicles) PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda” “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. xAI. (2026). Grok [Large language model]. https://x.ai/grok/chat      "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.   Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.     National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   988   https://988lifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.   Podcast recorded through Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.     The HIDDEN Episodes:  If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/  

The Washington Post's Dan Diamond explains how President Trump is attempting to remake Washington, D.C. in his image, through various construction and beautification projects. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to be nominated for the role permanently, and ABC News details how he could face a tough confirmation fight. Americans are struggling to pay their $1.25 trillion credit-card debt. Dan Frosch of the Wall Street Journal told us about the forces putting so many people behind.Plus, 18 Republicans in the House defied their leadership with a vote to back Ukraine, a parasite not seen in decades was discovered in Texas, and a strange custody battle is brewing over a jewel of the U.S. space fleet. Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

CONTENT WARNING: discussions of suicide. If you're struggling, please call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources. Director Jordana Williams leads a group of Give Me Away cast and other creatives in remembering Diana Oh / Zaza, the remarkable multidisciplinary artist who portrayed Jamie Shapiro on our show, and who passed away last June at the age of 38. Featuring Nat Cassidy, Hanna Cheek, Dani Martineck, Mac Rogers, Jordana Williams, and Sean Williams.  If you're interested in supporting and/or attending Zazafest, full info is here. [https://givebutter.com/support-zazafest] New York Times obituary [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/theater/diana-oh-dead.html] Playbill obituary [https://playbill.com/article/experimental-theatre-maker-diana-oh-passes-away-suddenly] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take off that costume. Because we're all the same bleeding mess on the inside. Content warnings for extreme drug abuse, grief, multiple and extremely graphic depictions of self-harm, audible gore, in-depth and prolonged suicidal ideation, depictions of extreme and chronic depression, and general horror. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there is help – and you are not alone. Go to ⁠https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/⁠ to find a helpline, or dial 988 for the ⁠Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠ to seek help now. If you enjoy HEMOPHOBIA and want an extra episode every month, access to an exclusive Discord server, or even a mini-episode made based off of you / your nightmares, consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with subscriptions ranging from $1 to $15 a month. Linked here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/cswhorror⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. All merch, including T-shirts, OSTs, and the official Camp Havenside novel can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cswhorror.com/category/all-products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode transcripts can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cswhorror.com/episode-transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CAST: Stephen Mallory: Giancarlo Herrera Myles Dorrance: Soren Narnia Wylie Cerber, and the Blood: C. S. W. Geoffrey: Mason Amadeus Percy: Dustin Parsons Sullivan: Josiah Knight Marcus: Atticus Jackson Bianca: Kayla Temshiv Amethyst: Brooke Jennett Serah Mallory: Caroline Mincks Thomas Mallory: Jordan Reed Lorelei: Onnika Hanson Ensemble: Marion Toro, Haberlin Roberts, Graham Rowat Additional vocals provided by Onnika Hanson. Additional music provided by Caleb Ritchie. All writing and sound design by C. S. W. Follow the show on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cswhorror.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Facebook page,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.cswhorror.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all updates. Part of the Fable & Folly network. Find and support my sponsors here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betrayal Weekly is back. Aaron was committed to supporting the woman he loved, no matter the cost. Then one day, he asked for receipts. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com. If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a few US-based resources here: 988 Lifeline. If you or someone you know is in crisis or need to talk to someone immediately, please call or text 988 – the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7/365. National Domestic Violence Hotline. They offer 24/7 phone and chat support to help you create a personalized safety plan and connect you with local support. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline.Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition. If you’re looking for help in the US, search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five weeks before he died, Christian Obumseli sent his girlfriend a text that read: "Is love going to kill me?" He was dead 33 days later, and she was not arrested for four months. This is Part 2 of the Christian Obumseli case. Christian was a 27-year-old Nigerian American from Dallas — a former college linebacker, an engineering grad, a guy his whole community called a light in the room. He fell hard for Courtney Clenney, an OnlyFans creator making close to two million dollars a year. What followed was two years of documented abuse, multiple police calls, a stabbing that killed him, and an investigation that nearly got closed as self-defense within 24 hours of his death. Tyrella and Nikita walk you through the medical evidence that pokes holes in Courtney's story, the role race played in how this case was handled, and the prosecutorial misconduct that has Christian's family still waiting for a trial date in 2026. Part 1 covers Christian's background and the full relationship timeline — start there if you haven't listened yet. Content warning: domestic violence, racial slurs, and description of a fatal stabbing. If you're in crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available by call or text. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today!   Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Bonus Episodes © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠

Solo SiKatie back in action! Happy PRIDE MONTHI talk about AAA Noches De Grandes, New Champions, WWE Clash in Italy, NXT's first PLE on the CW, Mercedes Mone returns, Oba should win everything, What should I write next & much more!__988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline- in US & CanadaCrisis Text Line: Text Hello to 741741Trevor Lifeline: 866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678Trans LifeLine: 877-565-8860Please feel free to subscribe to our Youtube channel! Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/ShEliteShowcaseTwitch:twitch.tv/sheliteshowcaseThank you to Justin for making ALL of the Intro music for our shows! Justin:@heeltactics_ on Twitterhttps://jlanonthebeat.bandcamp.com/https://linktr.ee/ShEliteShowcasehttps://www.sheliteshowcase.comKatie: @KatieWrasslin13 on TwitterSavannah: @Y2Garcia_ on Twitter & Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis episode is about something I believe quietly destroys more lives than most people realize.It is not always trauma.It is not always failure.It is not always lack of opportunity.Sometimes, it is our unconscious reaction to everything.In this solo episode of Alison Answers, I'm talking about the difference between reacting to life and intentionally creating it.Because so many of us think we are thinking things through, but what we are really doing is reacting.I share insights from my book The Wake Up Call and walk through how we move from reaction mode into creation.In this episode, I talk about:- Why most people are reacting more than they realize- Why worry is a form of visualization- How your brain prepares your body for what you repeatedly focus on- Why fear can start to feel like wisdom- How hypervigilance trains the brain to search for danger- Why calm can feel unsafe when your nervous system is used to chaos- How language shapes identity- Why mediocrity is so expensive- How repeated thoughts become practiced identity- Why creation requires action, not just wishful thinking- How to stop rehearsing fear and start creating the life you actually wantIf you have been feeling anxious, tired, stuck, uninspired, or like you are constantly reacting to life instead of leading it, I want this episode to be a wake-up call.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:58 Stop reacting and start creating02:41 The thing quietly destroying people's lives03:28 Thinking vs reacting04:18 Old programming, fear, and childhood conditioning05:21 Rehearsing disaster and worst-case scenarios06:40 A tool to calm the body and interrupt reaction08:26 Reacting to life vs creating it intentionally09:03 Rehearsed fear vs rehearsed future10:03 Worry is visualization11:18 What world is your brain preparing you for?12:33 How focus strengthens neural pathways12:57 Hypervigilance and searching for danger15:08 When rehearsed fear starts to feel like wisdom17:06 Why people become addicted to reaction18:53 Why calm can feel unsafe20:09 Creation requires presence21:55 Letting go of struggle and seeking wisdom22:21 Why society rewards mediocrity23:49 Wanting more does not make you shallow26:14 How people slowly settle for less27:47 The real cost of mediocrity30:01 Identity is built through repetition30:51 Why language matters31:55 How to interrupt painful identity patterns33:30 Creation requires action35:08 Life is built one thought, one feeling, one breath at a time37:08 The inherited story vs the consciously created story38:11 Are you reacting or creating?39:24 Take charge of your life39:51 Closing message and how to support the podcastConnect with Alison:Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacPurchase Alison's book: “The Wake Up Call”Alison Answers Facebook Group: Join HEREWomen of Excellence FB group: Join HERE⚠️ Crisis Resources:Lager Counseling ServicesCall: 516-221-2123Text: (914) 363-0381Wantagh: 3408 Park Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)Call or text 988 | Visit 988lifeline.org

Emotional loneliness is one of the most common and least talked about experiences in complex trauma recovery. It's not about the number of people in your life. It's about whether your nervous system has learned to let them in. And for a lot of survivors, it hasn't. Not because something is permanently wrong with you, but because your nervous system learned some very specific things about connection a long time ago.In this episode, I break down some of the neuroscience and nervous system mechanics behind emotional loneliness in CPTSD, why it runs so much deeper than social isolation, and what actually helps.In this episode:Why emotional loneliness and social isolation are not the same thing, and why adding more people to your life won't fix the second oneThe push-pull cycle so many survivors live in, desperately wanting connection and pulling back the moment someone gets closeHow emotional neglect specifically creates a loneliness that's hard to name because the wound is in what didn't happen, not what didWhy hyperindependence is often a nervous system adaptation, not a personality traitThe role of the HPA axis and oxytocin in why connection can feel physically threatening even when you want itHow shame creates concealment, and how concealment sustains loneliness in a cycle that's hard to breakWhat dissociation and hypervigilance have to do with why connection doesn't land even when it's right in front of youWhy healing often makes loneliness feel worse before it gets better, and what that actually meansWhat capacity building looks like when the goal is learning to receive connection, not just find itResources that might support you:Episode 126: The Inner Critic with Emily PagoneEpisode 127: Attunement and Rupture in the Clinical Relationship with Katie FriesEpisode 128: Fawning as a Trauma ResponseThanks for listening to The Complex Trauma Podcast!Be sure to follow, share and give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Follow on Instagram: @sarahherstichlcsw Follow on TikTok: @sarahherstichlcswLearn more about EMDR & trauma therapy in Pennsylvania with Reclaim TherapyThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Remember, I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. Nothing in this podcast is meant to replace actual therapy or treatment. If you're in crisis or things feel really unsafe right now, please reach out to someone. You can call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, text them, or head to your nearest ER.The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organizations or institutions. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk.

Content Note: This episode includes discussion of transgender identity, mental health, depression, self-harm, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) in the United States for free, confidential support 24/7.What does it actually feel like to watch your child become more fully themselves – and realize that your child's journey may ask you to grow alongside them?We sit down with parent and REEL co-founder, Callie Turk, a mom who gets it in her bones. She's not a researcher or a clinician. She's a parent who has lived it – the sleepless nights, the fear of getting it wrong, and the profound, unexpected joy of watching her daughter thrive.She opens up about raising her transgender daughter: what the early days really looked like, how her own assumptions were quietly dismantled, and what she wishes someone had told her when her family was just finding its footing. She talks honestly about the moments that changed her, and why creating a family atmosphere where her daughter feels completely safe and seen has become such a meaningful part of her life.This is a conversation about love in action – messy, learning, fiercely committed love. It's also about finding your people, setting aside the noise, and trusting your kid.If you're a parent trying to figure out how to show up for your child, or if you've ever felt alone on this road – this one's for you.Resources:CHC OnlineCHC's Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical ServicesCHC's Resource LibraryLearn more about EllisSign up for our Virtual Village email list to receive our latest episodes and recent CHC updates. Visit Voices of Compassion online for full show notes including additional resources. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit our YouTube channel for videos. Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen! We love to hear from you - email us at podcast@chconline.org.Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

Hey, Heal Squad! Today, Maria sits down with Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes…ya know… the company that helped change social entrepreneurship forever! Blake built TOMS into a global movement... giving 100 million pairs of shoes to children in need and helping create the "buy one, give one" model that reshaped how a generation thinks about business. From the outside, it looked like he had it all, but behind the scenes, Blake was quietly battling depression. He was disconnected from his purpose, and forced to confront a painful truth: even after achieving everything he thought would make him happy, he still didn't feel enough. At his lowest point, he came close to ending his life. In this incredibly honest conversation with Maria , Blake opens up about the hidden pressure of success and why so many high achievers tie their self-worth to what they accomplish. He shares how dark things became, the moment he realized he needed help, and the surprising practice that helped him begin to rewire decades of negative beliefs and start healing from the inside out. Maria and Blake also explore a concept that will stay with you long after this episode ends: the difference between performing and truly connecting. Together, they unpack why success can sometimes leave us feeling more disconnected than ever, how to recognize when you're chasing validation instead of fulfillment, and why so many people quietly struggle with purpose, identity, and feeling "not enough." They also touch on Blake's new movement, We Are ENOUGH, his mission to support mental health, and what he's learning through the vulnerable conversations he's having on his new podcast, No Magic Pill. This is one of the most honest conversations we've had about depression, so please listen with care. And remember,  if you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS You can never do enough to be enough. It has to come from within: Healing began when Blake stopped trying to earn his worth through accomplishments and started believing he was already worthy. Ask yourself: Am I connecting or am I performing?: One of Blake's biggest breakthroughs was recognizing that genuine connection gives him energy, while constantly performing for others leaves him depleted. Success can become a coping mechanism. Blake realized that achievement, money, impact, and recognition were never going to heal the deeper belief that he wasn't enough. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Blake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakemycoskie/ We Are ENOUGH: https://weareenough.co/ Listen to No Magic Pill: https://www.youtube.com/@NoMagicPillwithBlakeMycoskie If you or someone you love is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 ( Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Our #speakingintongues series covering international language films is nearly to its close, but not before we stop by 18th century rural Austria for a harrowing and emotionally devastating examination of a horror story rooted -- terrifyingly so -- in actual history. THE DEVIL'S BATH is the third film by directors Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz to be covered on the FoG (following Goodnight Mommy and The Lodge). It tells the story of Agnes, newly married, who struggles to navigate her perceived purpose in the world as a wife and (hopefully) a mother. But as her husband's absent affections confuse her and her daily duties overwhelm her and the pressures of the surrounding people oppress her, she begins to slide into what the locals call "the devil's bath" -- or what we might call depression.In that era, the Catholic church condemned suicide as a mortal and irredeemable sin. People who deeply desired to die but did not wish to be sent to hell found a hideous loophole: they would murder someone (often an innocent child) and then confess the crime so that they could be executed following confession and forgiveness. This "suicide by proxy" is documented more than 400 times in this era and this film leans heavily upon historical record for its story. To help us discuss this potent film, we're joined by friend of the show JR Forasteros and his fellow Don't Split Up podcast host (and new FoGger) Adriana Mezquitti.Our episode also features a Patron-only segment (with guest Andrew Nelson) discussing DARK, Season 3, Episode 6. The film, although quite heavy, has moments of profound compassion and a deeply centered humanity. It presents for us a rich conversational opportunity that also has the laughter and thoughtful asides you've come to expect from us. We really hope you're safe and well and we hope you enjoy this week's discussion.If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available through the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.5:05 - Two Questions with Adriana MezquittiPatron Only Segment: DARK, Season 3, Episode 615:28 - THE DEVIL'S BATHSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This video examines the tragic case of Kip Eliason, a 16-year-old who died by su*cide in 1982 after struggling with intense guilt and shame tied to teachings about s*xual morality within his religious upbringing.Kip's story has become a widely discussed example of how ordinary adolescent development—especially s*xual curiosity and masturbation—can be reframed as profound moral failure, leading to overwhelming psychological distress.This discussion is based on reporting and analysis found here:https://thoughtsonthingsandstuff.com/a-latter-day-tragedy-suicide-over-masturbation/In this episode, we explore:How purity-based moral teachings can intensify adolescent shameThe psychological impact of guilt-centered s*xual messagingHistorical religious rhetoric surrounding chastity and “virtue”How institutional messaging has evolved over timeThe broader question of responsibility when doctrine and mental health collideThe intent is not sensationalism, but reflection on how belief systems can unintentionally shape self-perception in vulnerable individuals.If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Su*cide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

You are not overreacting. Your nervous system is not broken. It is doing exactly what it learned to do in environments where threat was the norm. In this episode, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof close out Season Five with one of the most important and least understood concepts in complex trauma: emotional flashbacks. Not the cinematic kind, not a sudden memory of a specific event, but the quiet, whole-system state shift that can color an entire day, week, or month in dread, loneliness, shame, and the bone-deep certainty that nothing will ever be okay. The episode opens with a reframe that changes everything: an emotional flashback is not a regression to the past. It is a real-time nervous system state that reorganizes how the brain filters reality. Perception shifts. Interpretation shifts. What feels possible shifts. And because it happens at the level of the whole predictive network, not just a single memory, it does not feel like the past. It feels like now. It feels like truth. Elisabeth and Jennifer trace exactly how this works through the lens of neuro somatic intelligence, constructed emotion theory, and the science of predictive processing. They explain what neuro tags are and how they get activated, why the amygdala hijack model is outdated and what a more accurate understanding of emotional flashbacks actually looks like, and why calling these states irrational or disordered misses the point entirely. The nervous system is not malfunctioning. It is preparing for threat based on what it has reliably learned to expect. Both hosts share vivid and honest personal examples. Elisabeth describes a recent subtle flashback triggered by being sick, underresourced, and feeling unsupported by her partner, and how quickly the narrative spread to her business, her relationships, and her sense of being completely alone. Jennifer shares the story of a red hummingbird feeder in her backyard that unlocked an entire somatic memory of loneliness and isolation she had not yet consciously connected to childhood. The episode also addresses something practitioners often ask about: how to tell the difference between emotional dysregulation that needs regulating, and an emotion that needs to be felt and moved through. The answer is not a clean line but a question of capacity, flexibility, and what the nervous system can hold in that moment. This is the final episode of Season Five and a natural bridge into Season Six, where Jennifer and Elisabeth will be expanding the lens from individual healing to collective nervous system dynamics, cultural structures, and what becomes possible when this work moves beyond the personal. Chapters 0:00 - Emotional Flashbacks Are Not Regressions. They Are Reality Shifts. 0:38 - Welcome: Closing the Season With Emotional Flashbacks 1:59 - What Neuro Tags Are and How They Get Activated 3:43 - Why Emotional Flashbacks Are Hard to Identify, Especially at First 4:42 - Constructed Emotion Theory and How the Brain Builds Emotional Reality 6:22 - How Physiology Shifts Perception: The Whole System View 7:37 - What It Feels Like From the Inside 9:22 - When You Have Lived in Flashbacks So Long They Feel Like Reality 10:31 - Elisabeth's Recent Subtle Flashback: Sick, Underresourced, and the Narrative That Spread 12:21 - Why Emotional Flashbacks in Complex Trauma Last Days, Weeks, or Longer 14:11 - How to Start Recognizing When You Are In One 15:22 - Moving Beyond Amygdala Hijacking: A More Accurate Model 18:27 - What Modern Neuroscience Actually Says About Emotion and the Brain 21:31 - Emotional Flashbacks as Coherent State Shifts, Not System Failures 23:42 - Why Sensory Precision Matters and What Happens When It Decreases 25:38 - Implicit Memory: How the Past Lives in the Body Without a Story 29:07 - Jennifer's Story: The Red Hummingbird Feeder 30:30 - How Safety States Open New Memory Files 31:41 - The Disproportionate Feeling and the Shame That Comes With It 32:30 - The Flashback Voice Speaks in Absolutes 33:26 - What Triggers Emotional Flashbacks: Sensory Cues, Patterns, and Relational Shifts 36:15 - It Is Not Trying to Remember. It Is Trying to Prepare. 36:42 - Dysregulation vs Emotion That Needs to Be Processed: A Real Question 40:45 - Flexibility as the Key Marker of Growth 41:41 - How NSI Practices Help Shift Neuro Tags in Real Time 43:44 - Closing the Season and a Preview of Season Six Ways to Engage with Neurosomatics    Join us inside Rewire: This is where you actually experience the practices Jennifer and Elisabeth talk about on the podcast that brought us freedom, self-attunement, a new relationship with food and our body.  rewiretrial.com   Explore the neurosomatics of boundaries: boundaryrewire.com   Introduction to neurosomatics for practitioners, coaches and therapists - The NSI foundations Bundle: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/workshops/   Wayfinder Journal: Track nervous system patterns and support preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence: https://stan.store/illuminated   Join Jennifer on Sacred Synapse to explore the intersection of neurosomatics and Psychedelic neuroscience: https://www.youtube.com/@sacredsynapse-23   Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors:  FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired   Trauma Rewired podcast  is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. 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SHOW NOTES   In Podcast Episode 377, “God Can Speak in Unexpected Ways,” Kim discusses the dangers of Christ-followers trying to limit how the Lord can speak to them. We see that in today's scriptures as King Josiah refuses to believe God would be speaking through an enemy king, and it cost him his life. May our daily life theme be, “Speak, your servant is listening,” with no limits on the when or the how He can speak.   Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Chronicles 35:20-27, and with 22 as the focal verse:   22 But Josiah refused to listen to Neco, to whom God had indeed spoken, and he would not turn back. Instead, he disguised himself and led his army into battle on the plain of Megiddo.     WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:   When you pray, “Speak, your servant is listening,” don't put limits on how the Lord can speak.   Additional Resources and Scriptures:   10 And the Lord came and called as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Speak, your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10) Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus X - https://x.com/eoinlovingjesus?s=21&t=YcRjZQUpvP7FrJmm7Pe1hg INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus     I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.   RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings (1 & 2 Chronicles) PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda” “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. xAI. (2026). Grok [Large language model]. https://x.ai/grok/chat      "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.   Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.     National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   988   https://988lifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.   Podcast recorded through Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.     The HIDDEN Episodes:  If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/    

Send us Fan MailIf you've been trying to stop a behavior, break a pattern, or change something about yourself but it keeps coming back, this episode is for you.Maybe it's people-pleasing.Over-explaining.Avoidance.Anger.Perfectionism.Shutting down.Or a behavior you keep promising yourself you're done with.But no matter how much you understand it, hate it, or try to force it away, a part of you still goes back to it.In today's solo episode of Alison Answers, Alison Lager breaks down the psychology behind why some behaviors are so hard to stop, and why what looks like self-sabotage may actually be a protector part trying to keep you safe.This episode invites you to stop asking, “What's wrong with me?” and start asking a deeper question:What is this protecting me from?Alison explains why certain behaviors become survival strategies, how the nervous system can mistake change for danger, and why trying to remove a coping strategy too quickly can cause another pattern to take its place.You'll learn why your body may choose protection over happiness, why willpower alone often isn't enough, and how to begin meeting these parts of yourself with curiosity instead of shame.By the end of this episode, you'll understand:- Why “bad behaviors” can be hard to stop even when you want to change- How protector parts form around pain, shame, rejection, and fear- Why your nervous system may resist letting go of old patterns- How people-pleasing, over-explaining, anger, avoidance, and perfectionism can become protection- Why attacking the behavior can make shame worse- Why removing a coping strategy too early can backfire- The question that can help you understand what the behavior is really protecting- How to let your adult self, higher self, or grounded self lead instead of the scared part- Why healing begins with safety, not self-attackIf you've been beating yourself up for the same pattern over and over, this episode will help you see it differently.Maybe the behavior is not the whole story.Maybe the pattern has a purpose.Maybe the part of you you keep fighting was once the part trying to save you.Watch the full episode of Alison Answers to understand the psychology behind why you can't just stop bad behaviors, and what your nervous system may be trying to protect.In this episode00:00 Intro01:05 What protector parts are02:36 Why attacking the behavior can backfire03:26 What happens when a protector is removed too soon05:49 Why coping strategies need to be understood first06:26 Why the protector part is rarely the enemy06:53 Protector parts as exhausted bodyguards09:04 How unhealthy behaviors can regulate the nervous system09:27 Perfectionism, anger, people-pleasing, over-explaining, and dissociation10:32 Why there may be nothing “wrong” with you11:20 What to do instead of attacking the behavior12:23 Questions to ask your protector part13:15 Why the goal is not to destroy the protector14:51 Using visualization to understand younger parts16:03 Letting the adult self lead18:07 Why the behavior is not the whole story18:40 Getting out of the thinking brain and into the body20:29 Awareness without judgment21:20 Learning to ask yourself better questions21:45 Becoming steady, grounded, and peacefulConnect with Alison:Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacPurchase Alison's book: “The Wake Up Call”Alison Answers Facebook Group: Join HEREWomen of Excellence FB group: Join HERE⚠️ Crisis Resources:Lager Counseling ServicesCall: 516-221-2123Text: (914) 363-0381Wantagh: 3408 Park Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)Call or text 988 | Visit 988lifeline.org

Jolenta dives into the Summer House Reunion Part 1. No stone is left unturned, everything is analyzed. What was with West and Amanda's demeanor? Why does Amanda's relationship with West look so similar to her relationship with Kyle? How amazing was it when Ciara exposed West's secret girl friend? Why on earth would you look at your leaked nudes on TV? All questions will be addressed. Strap in. HMT Insta Jolenta on Threads Sources Bravo shows, Peacock 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 988lifeline.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We made it. The series finale of Loved, Lost & Reclaimed.We closed out Mental Health Awareness Month the way healing actually feels when you have made it to the other side — with laughter. Real, hard-earned, honest laughter.In this episode Nyomi Banks, Dogg Pound Mike Mike and Dr. Will Washington are joined LIVE by comedian, United States Air Force veteran and mental health advocate Sam Ridley III for the most powerful finale we have ever produced.We played key clips from Nyomi's exclusive pre-recorded interview with Sam — and reacted to them live as a full panel in real time. What unfolded was television.IN THIS EPISODE:- Sam reveals that his military brother Isaac   — the first person he told when he found   out he was having a son — died by suicide.   And how that changed everything for him.- The moment Sam broke down at Universal   Studios on a water ride — and his family   formed a circle around him and said   "we got him"- Why Sam deliberately added Black men's   mental health to his comedy — and what   he wants Black men to know- Mike Mike on the simple power of just   talking to another brother- Dr. Will's final clinical note for the   series: "Be kind to yourself and heal   always"- Nyomi's full series close — reading from   the letter that started it allCLOSING WORDS from the letter that became our heartbeat this month:"Even with stones that are put in your way — you can still build something beautiful.Keep growing, pretty flower."YOUR HOSTS:Nyomi Banks — Da Goddess of Self LoveDogg Pound Mike MikeDr. Will Washington — Washington Wellness InstituteSPECIAL GUEST LIVE:Sam Ridley III — comedian, Air Force veteran, mental health advocateFollow: @SamRidleyComedy on all platformsIllegal Opinions Podcast — every Friday on Spotify, Apple Music & YouTubeTHIS MONTH WE SUPPORTED TWO CAUSES:

This is the full conversation.Before the series finale aired, Nyomi Banks sat down with comedian, Air Force veteran and mental health advocate Sam Ridley III for one of the most honest interviews ever recorded on this platform. Nothing cut. Nothing edited. Every word.This is the interview that became the heartbeat of our series finale — Laughing Through It. But what you hear in this full version goes deeper and wider than what aired on the live show.IN THIS COMPLETE INTERVIEW:- How Sam and Nyomi first met at an AVN   weekend comedy show — and how they only   saw each other one way until they looked   closer- Sam's 20 years in the United States   Air Force — and how military culture   shaped how he processed pain- The car accident that left him with years   of unprocessed trauma he could not name- His military brother Isaac — the first   person Sam told when he found out he was   going to be a father — who later died by   suicide- The breakdown at Universal Studios on a   water ride — crying about a car accident   from years before — his family forming a   circle saying "we got him" — and the joke   that came out of it- How therapy saved his marriage when it   was almost over- What healing actually looks like — not   the hashtag version. The real version.- Why Sam deliberately added Black men's   mental health to his comedy — and what   he needs Black men to hear- Laughter as purpose: "Come to a show   when you are having a hard time getting   to the laughter. I promise you are   leaving with something."- Maverick — the little boy fighting   neuroblastoma that Sam has been raising   awareness for throughout his national tourThis interview is raw, real, funny, heavy and ultimately full of hope. It is everything a conversation about healing should be.GUEST:Sam Ridley III — comedian, Air Force veteran, mental health advocateFollow: @SamRidleyComedy on all platformsIllegal Opinions Podcast — Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube every FridayHOST:Nyomi Banks — Da Goddess of Self LoveAsk Nyomi: Bridging the Gapasknyomi.com

Every victory at the bargaining table starts with workers standing together—but solidarity means looking out for each other's minds as well as their livelihoods. In this episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, host Ed "Flash" Ferenc sits down with John Lepley, Director of Education and Membership Development at the United Steelworkers (USW). Marking both Mental Health Awareness Month and the USW's 84th anniversary, John highlights a vital shift in the labor movement: treating mental health as a core collective bargaining issue. What We Discuss in This Episode: The Power of Peer Support: Inside the USW's voluntary mental health curriculum, developed alongside CUNY psychology professor Waleed Sami, which teaches members to spot warning signs and connect colleagues with professional care. Healthcare Workers in Crisis: How chronic understaffing, isolation, and workplace violence are compounding the mental health crisis for nurses and healthcare professionals—and how the union is fighting back. Bargaining for Well-being: Why scheduling, staffing ratios, and the boundary between work and home life are fundamental mental health policies that belong in every union contract. Leadership from the Top: The critical role General President Roxanne Brown played in championing this program from its early pilot stages to a nationwide union initiative. Important Resources: If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 by calling or texting 988. Learn more about the United Steelworkers and their initiatives at usw.org. Subscribe to the America's Work Force Union Podcast for daily insights from the leaders building worker power across America!

The New York Times recently reported on research that shows the rate of suicide among young people across the United States dropped significantly since the rollout of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in 2022. States with the highest uptake of 988 service – including Connecticut – experienced an 18.2 percent reduction in observed versus expected suicides in this population. We spoke about these findings with Tanya Barrett, Senior Vice President of 211 Health and Human Services.For more information: ctunitedway.org

Workplace mental health affects every team, every manager, and everyemployee — but most people still don't know what to say or where toturn. In this episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts, hostsChantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg sit down with a panel ofexperts to talk openly about recognizing when a coworker is struggling,how to start that conversation, and the resources available to help.Joining the conversation are Molly Woodman, Director of CommunityEngagement at the Kim Foundation — a Nebraska nonprofit dedicated tosuicide prevention and mental health awareness — and Terry Coleman,Clinical Manager at Best Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP), whichprovides confidential counseling to hundreds of Omaha-area companiesand their employees. Centris Federal Credit Union's own Chrissy Cunningham (BenefitsAdministrator) and Robin Fredieu (Director of Learning & Development)share how Centris is equipping its people leaders with the trainingand tools to build a psychologically safe workplace. From warning signsmanagers should watch for, to why confidentiality in EAP counseling isironclad, to the simple power of asking "How are you?" — this episodedelivers practical, compassionate guidance anyone can use.If you or someone you know needs support, dial or text 988 (Suicide &Crisis Lifeline) or visit bestcare.org and kimfoundation.org for freeresources.– About A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts –When it comes to all things financial, there are often a lot ofquestions. Being two marketers and moms on a budget, we certainly haveall the questions. That's why we're bringing in the subject matterexperts to help educate us on all things financial and get theirthoughts to help improve our financial wellness and the financialwell-being of our communities. Join us for a few laughs, some greatinsights, and hopefully, a few tips you can take on your path tofinancial success.Visit us at our website: https://www.centrisfcu.org/a-penny-or...Listen to our Podcast on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Lf8gGY...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...*Follow Centris on Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/CentrisFCUhttps://www.instagram.com/centrisfcu/https://twitter.com/CentrisFCUhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/centris-federal-credit-union/This is another Hurrdat Media Production.Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production companybased in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network bygoing to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

This episode includes themes of combat trauma, mental health, and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.Meet Richard Casper

Trigger warning: This episode contains open discussion of a suicide attempt, alcohol dependence, self-harm, and sexual assault. Please take care of yourself, if you choose to listen. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You are not alone. Jyoti Chand grew up the youngest child and only girl in a Punjabi immigrant family in West Covina, California, in the middle of a 95% Mexican neighborhood, in a gang-infiltrated area, in a household where her dad ironed her clothes, did the laundry, cooked the food, and showed up to every parent-teacher conference while her mom worked nights. She was spoiled with love. She was the class clown with a binder of printed jokes. She was the smart one, the good girl, the straight-A kid who also snuck out to Bong Fest, talked back to everyone, and graduated high school at 16. She was also someone who had no idea that alcohol was quietly shaping her entire story. In this episode of Sense of Self, Dr. Gowri Aragam sits down with Jyoti Chand, known to hundreds of thousands as Mama Jotes, a mom, a content creator, founder of Jyotes by Jyoti Chand, author of the graphic novel Fitting Indian, and one of the most genuinely funny and disarmingly honest voices on the internet. What starts as a warm, hilarious conversation about growing up first-generation in LA becomes something much more honest. A story about dual identity, undiagnosed ADHD, inherited anxiety and depression, a suicide attempt at 18 that her university tried to quietly erase, abusive relationships she didn't think she deserved better than, and the slow realization that the substance she thought was just fun was actually the main character in a story she desperately wanted to rewrite. And then she stopped drinking. And everything changed. 00:00 Cold Open and Retakes 00:54 Mom Life Small Talk 01:49 Name Origin and Fireworks 04:14 Growing Up West Covina 07:18 Assimilating and Blending In 11:57 Home Life and Superdad 16:17 Sibling Chaos and Teen Rebellion 22:10 Comedy as Survival 28:09 High School Anxiety and Coping 33:00 Family Mental Health Patterns 35:37 Modeling Coping Skills 36:20 Breaking Generational Cycles 37:27 Growing Up Too Fast 38:24 College Freedom Party Life 43:17 When Drinking Feeds Anxiety 45:00 Alcohol and Parenting Boundaries 47:18 Good Girl Bad Girl Split 52:51 Breakup Depression Spiral 56:40 Hospital Hold and Dorm Fallout 59:35 Therapy Break the Cycle 01:07:30 Writing as Healing Path 01:11:39 Self Worth and Relationships 01:12:41 Choosing Love Through Discomfort 01:15:01 Brunch Meltdown and the Ring 01:18:13 Reparative Love and Co Regulation 01:23:31 Alcohol After Marriage and Motherhood 01:27:20 Moderation Fails and Pandemic Spiral 01:28:23 Dry January and Quit Like a Woman 01:35:19 Sobriety Fuels Creativity and Growth 01:43:02 Self Esteem and Resilience Muscle 01:48:06 Who I Am Now and Closing About Our Guest: Jyoti Chand, known online as Mama Jotes, is a content creator, author, and advocate for first-generation Americans navigating identity, mental health, and sobriety. Her graphic novel Fitting Indian follows a 16-year-old first-generation American girl navigating mental health struggles, dual identity, and the pressure to belong everywhere and nowhere at once. She lives in the Midwest with her husband, a child psychiatrist who is not allowed to "psychiatrize" her, and their three kids. Connect with Jyoti:https://www.instagram.com/mamajotes/https://www.amazon.com/Fitting-Indian-Jyoti-Chand/ Connect with Sense of Self: Subscribe for more episodes like this: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sense-of-self/id1742905024 Follow the Sense of Self Podcast: http://instagram.com/senseofself.podcast Connect with Dr. Gowri Aragam: Instagram: http://instagram.com/drgowriaragam Website: https://www.drgowriaragam.com/ Edited by: Briana Mittan Produced by: Gowri Aragam and Briana Mittan A note on ethics, process, and safety: The individuals in this podcast have graciously shared their stories and it's important to note that while these discussions are enriching and enlightening, they are not a substitute for therapy or mental healthcare.Please note that each guest has given their consent to participate, had full control over what aspects of their journey were shared, and either currently engages in therapy or coaching, or has done so in the past.Thanks from all of us at Sense of Self

Sleep is one of the most common struggles in the CPTSD community, and one of the least understood. If you've tried the routines, the supplements, the magnesium, the blue light glasses, and you're still lying awake at midnight or waking up at 3am feeling like something is wrong, this episode is for you.Today I break down why sleep is uniquely hard when you have complex trauma, what's actually happening in your nervous system at night, and what might actually help. In this episode:Why sleep requires felt safety and why that's so hard with CPTSDThe two ends of the sleep struggle spectrum: can't fall asleep vs. sleeps but never feels restedHypervigilance at night and why the quiet, dark room can become the triggerNightmares as attempted processing and what's actually getting in the wayThe IFS lens: the protectors, managers, and exiles running the show at nightWhy parts work is nervous system workSleep hygiene that actually makes sense for a dysregulated nervous systemSomatic tools to try before bed and when you wake up at 3amReferences:Dana, D. (2018). The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation. Norton.Balban, M. Y., Neri, E., Kogon, M. M., Weed, L., Nourski, B., Picard, M., ... & Huberman, A. D. (2023). Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal. Cell Reports Medicine, 4(1).Southwick, S. M., Bremner, J. D., Rasmusson, A., Morgan, C. A., Arnsten, A., & Charney, D. S. (1999). Role of norepinephrine in the pathophysiology and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. Biological Psychiatry, 46(9), 1192–1204.Yehuda, R. (2002). Post-traumatic stress disorder. New England Journal of Medicine, 346(2), 108–114.Thanks for listening to The Complex Trauma Podcast!Be sure to follow, share and give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Follow on Instagram: @sarahherstichlcsw Follow on TikTok: @sarahherstichlcswLearn more about EMDR & trauma therapy in Pennsylvania with Reclaim TherapyThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Remember, I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. Nothing in this podcast is meant to replace actual therapy or treatment. If you're in crisis or things feel really unsafe right now, please reach out to someone. You can call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, text them, or head to your nearest ER.The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organizations or institutions. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk.

This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation all about Circle Talk.In this episode of the Tangible Truth Podcast, Susan — licensed professional counselor and author of Circle Talk: Control the Controllable and Release the Rest — is joined again by Rashel for a meaningful conversation about control and surrender.Resources: Purchase your own Circle Talk book!Interested in going through the full Circle Talk workshop? Have Susan lead your group through Circle Talk!The Tangible Truth Ministries Counseling Scholarship Program offers counseling scholarships to those who can not otherwise afford it. Applications are available through our website!If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7.

Talk to KimIn this inspiring interview, Amy Theisen Walz shares her personal journey through mental health struggles, the transformative power of therapy dogs, and the impactful work of the You're Not Alone; organization in supporting mental health awareness in schools.Please be aware that we do discuss suicide in this episode which may be a trigger for some. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988-the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Awareness01:01 Amy's Journey Through Emotional Abuse02:54 The Struggles of Postpartum Depression04:55 The Facade of Perfection and Eating Disorders06:11 Hitting Rock Bottom and Seeking Help10:14 The Impact of Family Dynamics on Mental Health16:05 The Crisis with Amy's Son19:43 Finding Hope Through a Dog23:43 The Healing Power of Pets28:41 The Journey of Building You're Not Alone31:08 Therapy Dog Training and School Integration33:35 Creating Connections Through Unconditional Love37:35 Expanding the Reach of Therapy Dogs43:44 The Impact of Therapy Dogs on Mental Health49:49 The Magic of Dogs in Healing51:39 Spreading the Message of HopeLinksYou're Not Alone Organization - https://www.ynausa.orgTherapy Dog Certification Resources - https://www.therapydogs.comMental Health Crisis Support (988) - https://988lifeline.orgSupport the showKim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.****************************************************If you are looking for deeper connection, encouragement, and support, you should join my free online community. It's a safe, uplifting space to be inspired, share honestly, and grow alongside women who truly get this season of life.Midlife with Courage™ Community*****************************************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim Benoy a message on PodMatch, here: Podmatch Link NEWSLETTER WEBSITEFACEBOOK

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-being  Season 8 | Episode 50 Join Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Natese Dockery as they wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month with a focused conversation on reducing stigma, recognizing the signs of stress, and building simple, sustainable habits to support daily mental well‑being. Topics include what Mental Health Awareness Month means, how language and openness can reduce stigma, common emotional, cognitive, and behavioral signs of stress, practical stress‑management strategies, and tips for caregivers navigating the challenges of summer routines. The show also highlights the weekly Mental Health Minute video series and resources from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension. To view the Mental Health Minute playlist on YouTube, click below. For Mental Health support, 988 The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, every day.  988 | The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) provides training for anyone who wants to help those experiencing mental health challenges. For more information, click the link below: QPR Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any topic discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel  

Katie Nunez grew up in Iberville Parish as part of a fourth-generation sugarcane farming family, with Farm Bureau woven into nearly every part of her life. Today, she serves in several leadership roles with Louisiana Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau, while also helping farmers navigate H-2A labor paperwork and supporting workers who are often facing their own stress far from home.In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Allie Shipley sits down with Katie as part of our Mental Health Month series and the Cultivating Connection initiative. Katie opens up about the pressure farming families carry, the pain of her family's farm changing, the stress of business ownership, motherhood, adoption and raising a child with special needs. She also shares how therapy, medication and honest conversations have helped her better understand her own mental health.Katie's message is simple but powerful: farmers are used to calling someone when a truck breaks down, and that same Farm Bureau family is there when a person is breaking down, too. Everyone's story is different, and everyone's solution may look different, but nobody has to carry the weight alone.If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Show Notes:Louisiana Farm Bureau's Cultivating Connection website with mental health resources.American Farm Bureau's Farm State of Mind websiteFind a Louisiana Farm Bureau office in your parish here.Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

Kelechi Ubozoh (she/her) is a peer supporter, a Black Liberatory Coach, co-editor of “We've Been Too Patient: Voices from Radical Mental Health,” a contributor to the anthology “Trauma, Tresses, and Truth: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives” and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Keris and Kelechi reflect on why they decided to rethink the nuances of talking about Black hair and when and why they “hair code-switch”. Kelechi reads her chapter in the anthology, how she uses her hair strategically and the trauma and celebration through hair. “TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH: 2nd Virtual Conference Interrogating Black Women's Natural Hair” - August 4th - 6th: https://trauma-tresses-truth-conference-interrogating.heysummit.com/   The Anthology “Trauma, Tresses, and Truth: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives”: https://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/trauma--tresses--and-truth-products-9781641606707.php   The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Episode 112 · We Made It Through MayThe Mental Health Month finale. Memorial Day weekend. The community speaks — and Ronnika and Jeffrey receive.We looked back at the whole month. We wrote letters to ourselves. We closed the chapter the right way.Summer is here. We're ready. Are you? ☀️

Social anxiety is often framed as shyness, insecurity, or fear of judgment. But for many people living with complex trauma, social anxiety is a nervous system output shaped by chronic relational stress, sensory overwhelm, hypervigilance, masking, shame, and learned survival patterns.  In this episode of Trauma Rewired, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof explore how complex trauma changes social engagement, why connection can feel exhausting, the role of the inner critic and toxic shame, sensory processing, nervous system overload, people pleasing, social fatigue, masking, emotional suppression, and post-traumatic growth.  We discuss why awareness alone does not create change, how nervous system rehabilitation supports healing, and what becomes possible when safety, capacity, and authentic expression begin to grow. If social situations leave you drained, overthinking, scanning for danger, withdrawing, overperforming, or feeling exhausted afterward, this conversation offers a new lens for understanding why. Chapters 0:00 - Social Anxiety as a Full Nervous System Output 0:36 - Welcome: Social Anxiety Through the Lens of Complex Trauma 1:30 - Elisabeth: Why She Never Identified as Having Social Anxiety 2:46 - The Post-Social Binge, the Crash, and What the Outputs Were Saying 4:03 - Jennifer: How Alcohol, Food, and Cannabis Got Her Through Social Situations 5:33 - Scanning the Room, Monitoring Everyone, and Masking It All 7:25 - What Shifting Capacity Actually Looked Like at a Recent Social Event 9:09 - Discernment vs Avoidance: Knowing Your Real Capacity 12:17 - The Neuroscience: Social Anxiety as a Protective Output 13:41 - How the Output Becomes the Input: The Spiral Loop 14:07 - Fight, Flight, Fawn, Freeze in Social Settings 16:07 - Why Masking Is Metabolically Costly 17:29 - How the Inner Critic and Toxic Shame Compound Social Anxiety 21:43 - Sensory Mismatch, Sensory Overwhelm, and Why They Drive Social Anxiety 24:39 - Why Social Environments Are Especially Demanding Sensory Spaces 26:43 - HPA Axis Dysregulation and Chronic Relational Stress 32:12 - Tired but Wired: What It Is and Why It Happens 35:28 - Post-Traumatic Growth and Increasing Relational Range 38:22 - Introvert or Trauma Response? An Important Distinction 40:31 - Micro Exposures, Recalibration, and Growth That Does Not Erase Sensitivity 41:00 - Human Design, Boundaries, and Knowing What Is Yours 43:09 - Neurodivergence, Neuro Abundance, and Social Overwhelm 43:29 - Authenticity, Expression, and Feeling Safe in Your Own Body First   Ways to Engage with Neurosomatics    Join us inside Rewire: This is where you actually experience the practices Jennifer and Elisabeth talk about on the podcast that brought us freedom, self-attunement, a new relationship with food and our body.  rewiretrial.com   Explore the neurosomatics of boundaries: boundaryrewire.com   Introduction to neurosomatics for practitioners, coaches and therapists - The NSI foundations Bundle: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/workshops/   Wayfinder Journal: Track nervous system patterns and support preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence: https://stan.store/illuminated   Join Jennifer on Sacred Synapse to explore the intersection of neurosomatics and Psychedelic neuroscience: https://www.youtube.com/@sacredsynapse-23   Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors:  FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired   Resources and Links NSI Foundations Bundle for coaches and practitioners: neurosomaticintelligence.com/foundations Two week Rewire Trial of guided neuro somatic training: rewiretrial.com Learn more about Elisabeth's work at brainbased.com Learn more about Jennifer's work at her YouTube channel: Sacred Synapse https://www.youtube.com/@sacredsynapse-23 Trauma Rewired podcast  is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. 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What does it actually mean to support our military veterans when they transition to civilian life? It goes far beyond a simple "thank you for your service." It means providing a direct path to a good life, a strong career, and an industry culture that protects their mental well-being. On this special Memorial Day episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, host Ed "Flash" Ferenc sits down with Mike Hazard, a Navy veteran and the Executive Director of the United Association's Veterans in Piping (VIP) program.   Hazard shares the incredible 18-year track record of the UA VIP program—a DoD SkillBridge initiative that has placed more than 3,700 graduates into guaranteed, high-paying career tracks within the pipe trades. But the conversation doesn't stop at career placement. Hazard dives deep into an urgent, deeply personal mission: tackling the mental health crisis in the construction industry.   Key Discussion Points: The 10% Bottleneck: Why timeline constraints mean only a fraction of the 200,000 annually transitioning service members can access elite programs like VIP, and how partnerships with Helmets to Hardhats provide a vital safety net. The Staggering Statistics: Why construction workers are six times more likely to die by suicide than by a job site accident—and how the UA is fighting back by embedding dedicated suicide prevention workshops directly into standard OSHA 30 training. The Power of Peer Support: The specific, lifesaving training that teaches workers to bypass vague language and ask the direct question: "Are you thinking about suicide?" A Sovereign Memorial Day Message: A veteran's reflection on how to honor families who have lost loved ones in uniform—and why listening to their stories with both ears is our ultimate obligation.   Critical Resources & Links: Learn more about the UA VIP Program: uavip.org Explore Veteran Trade Paths: unionvets.org Get Support Now: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It is free, confidential, and available 24/7.   Want more stories from the frontline of the labor movement? Subscribe to the America's Work Force Union Podcast to get the latest interviews with the leaders and organizers building worker power across America.

Send us Fan MailVictoria Volk went from a lifetime of “healthy positivity” and people‑pleasing to realizing she was carrying deep, unprocessed grief, emotional neglect, and unresolved relationships trapped in her body and energy field.In this episode, you'll see how childhood loss, emotional hunger, and years of over‑functioning shaped her life and how her grief‑recovery method “Do Grief Differently,” Human Design, and biofield tuning helped her finally drop the “backpack of rocks” she'd been carrying.You'll learn how to stop confusing constant movement with strength, why people‑pleasing and perfectionism often hide unfinished grief, and how the same emotional themes keep showing up in love, work, and identity until you finally face them.Watch this if:

Most people think creativity is something you either have or you don't — a gift, a gene, a mysterious lightning bolt that strikes a chosen few. Kyle Scheele has spent his career dismantling that belief, and in this conversation he makes the case that creativity isn't magic at all. It's problem-solving. And everyone already does it, every single day.In Part 1 of this episode: Why your brain is not a truth-seeking machine — it's a belief justification machine: give it the belief "I'm not creative" and it will spend the rest of your life finding evidence to prove you rightKyle's spontaneous ideation theory — the creativity myth he compares to the 17th century scientific belief that dirty rags and wheat kernels spontaneously generated mice, and why most people's understanding of where ideas come from is just as wrongThe coffee shop moment that defined Kyle's career: his friend Isaac told him, "most people come in here, talk about an idea, and the next time you hear about it, it's just an idea again — you come in two days later editing the footage"How Kyle went from broke high schooler selling "Osteoporosis is bad to the bone" T-shirts out of the school lunch room to getting a line into Urban Outfitters in his first year of college — and what that early experience installed in him about figuring things outWhy 70% of the time, when companies give their teams the bandwidth to explore a challenge internally, the answer is already there — it's just inside the head of someone who hasn't been asked yet (Harvard Business Review, cited on stage)Content Warning: This episode includes a brief discussion of childhood suicidal ideation. Kyle shares openly about his experience as a child feeling isolated in school and experiencing dark thoughts, before a friendship changed his perspective. The conversation is handled with care and context, but we want our listeners to be prepared.If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 — the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — available 24/7 in both the US and Canada.Episode Highlights:00:00 - Creativity as Problem Solving00:36 - Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro03:24 - Turning Ideas Into Action06:33 - Early Hustle T Shirt Business11:40 - Belief Systems Block Creativity15:27 - Ambition Versus Contentment20:59 - No Right or Wrong in Ideas25:06 - AI Limits and Skin in Game26:46 - School Struggles and Finding Belonging28:44 - It Only Takes One Person To Make An Impact29:36 - Creative Kid Origins30:12 - Student Council Confidence31:45 - Baby Steps Momentum32:15 - Window Of Possibility33:45 - Vision Into Action35:08 - Fuel Creativity Thrives Within Constraints36:49 - Recovering Curiosity39:34 - Questioning Limiting Beliefs44:15 - Everyone Is Creative45:41 - Claiming Artist Identity48:29 - Business Needs Crystal Clear Goals51:12 - Creativity As Problem Solving52:39 - Unlocking Team Innovation57:27 - Closing Remarks and Stay Tuned For Part 2Resources mentioned:Several books (for adults and childen) referenced written by Kyle, can be found here: https://kylescheele.com/BooksHarvard Business Review study on internal innovationHeather Moyse — Olympic athlete referenced by Dwayne re: chunking goalsSpontaneous generation theory / Francesco Redi experiments — referenced in context of the creativity mythOrbis Medicinae — Jan Baptist van Helmont, referenced in context of spontaneous generationSteve Jobs interview — paraphrased by Kyle re: everything in the world being made by people no smarter than youLeanScaper Operations Intensive — conference where Dwayne first saw Kyle speakQuotes:“ What you might consider might be right or wrong is really based on what's the possibility of it happening, and then it'll only be judged when you look back on it in history.” - Dwayne Kerrigan“ If you don't get clear on that goal, it's hard to know where to go.” - Kyle Scheele“ Creativity is just problem-solving. Every idea is the solution to some problem.” - Kyle Scheele"If it never gets any better than this, what a life. But I think it can get better than this." - Kyle ScheeleAbout Kyle Scheele: Kyle Scheele is an author, speaker, and creativity expert known for turning bold ideas into unforgettable results — from hosting a Viking funeral for the regrets of 21,000 people to launching the world's first fake marathon. With more than 750 keynotes delivered in all 50 states, Kyle combines humor, sharp insights, and real-world experimentation to help organizations unlock creativity and innovation at scale. He has worked with teams at Walmart, Deloitte, Fidelity, and Chick-fil-A, and his work has been featured in WIRED, The Washington Post, Fast Company, and Yahoo!. His books include We Put a Man on the Moon, How to Host a Viking Funeral, A Pizza With Everything On It, and A Sunday With Everything On It.Connect with Kyle Scheele: https://kylescheele.com/Connect with Dwayne KerriganFacebookInstagramLinked InWebsiteDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Dwayne Kerrigan and his affiliates. Dwayne Kerrigan or The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. Listeners are advised to consult with a qualified professional or specialist before making any decisions based on the content of this podcast.

Understanding self-harm through a nervous system lens changes everything — and in this episode, Amanda breaks down what's actually happening in the brain and body when this behavior shows up, why it works as a short-term regulation strategy even when it comes at a high cost, and what genuinely helps address the root of the pattern rather than just the behavior itself.3 Takeaways:Self-harm is a nervous system regulation attempt. Understanding this is not permission to continue it — it's the foundation for approaching it without shame.The nervous system underneath self-harm is physiologically dysregulated, not just psychologically. Healing has to target the nervous system itself, not just thoughts or behaviors in isolation.Effective alternatives work when they do the same jobs as self-harm — building discharge pathways and widening the window of tolerance. That takes time and often professional support, and healing is genuinely possible.CLICK HERE for the full show notes, resources, and 3 tangible takeaways!—Resources:988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741—Research referenced in this episode:Cornell Research Program on Self-Injury and Recovery — The Neurobiology of NSSIPMC/NIH — Self-harm and emotional regulation researchMedlinePlus — Self-harm overviewNature Mental Health (2025) — Electrodermal activity and self-harm—Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Website: https://www.regulatedliving.com/podcastEmail: amanda@regulatedliving.comInstagram: @amandaontheriseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandaontherise

Matt Haig was already several books into his career as a writer by the time he published “The Midnight Library” in 2020. One of those books, the 2015 memoir “Reasons to Stay Alive,” had even been a best seller in England, his home nation. Yet, “The Midnight Library” was a true breakout phenomenon. The novel, about a depressed woman who, after deciding to end her own life, ends up in a magical library in which every book presents her with an alternative life, eventually sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. The author's new book, “The Midnight Train,” takes place on a parallel track. In it, an older man dies and finds himself on a train, able to revisit key moments in his life on his way to the hereafter. Like its blockbuster sibling, the book is concerned with questions of gratitude, regret and perspective. Haig joined the “Book Review” podcast and spoke to the host, Gilbert Cruz, about his new book and why he returned to the world of “The Midnight Library.” If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources. Books Discussed on This Episode “The Midnight Library,” by Matt Haig “Reasons to Stay Alive,” by Matt Haig “The Labrador Pact,” by Matt Haig “Winnie-the-Pooh,” by A. A. Milne “The House at Pooh Corner,” by A. A. Milne “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,” Lewis Carroll “The Outsiders,” by S. E. Hinton “Walden,” by Henry David Thoreau “Paris Trance,” by Jeff Dyer “Invisible Cities,” by Italo Calvino “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue,” by V. E. Schwab “The History of Love,” by Nicole Krauss “We Burned So Bright,” by T. J. Klune “A Novel Love Story,” by Ashley Poston “The Someday Garden,” by Ashley Poston Listen to and Follow the ‘Book Review' Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We Want to Hear From You We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, and about the Book Review's podcast in general. You can send them to thebookreview@nytimes.com. Credits The “Book Review” podcast is hosted by Gilbert Cruz and produced by Sarah Diamond, Amy Pearl, and Patricia Sulbarán. The show is edited by Larissa Anderson and mixed by Pedro Rosado. Special thanks to MJ Franklin, Dahlia Haddad, and Brooke Minters. Illustration by The New York Times; Photo: Andrew Testa for The New York Times Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.