Podcasts about trauma recovery

Full Episode at www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Summary   This week on the free Tuesday teaser of Dopey, Dave and Ray welcome editor Britta before reading Patreon comments from last week's Doug episode and laughing about everything from personal trainers to Doug's famously "accentuated shaft."   Then the mood shifts as Dave reads an incredibly honest email from Carson, a young trans man struggling with addiction, alcohol, trauma, eating disorders, loneliness, and recovery. Ray responds with compassion, encouraging Carson to seek help and reminding listeners that no one has to do this alone.   After that... the conversation heads behind the Patreon paywall, where Dave promises to spill the rest of the story.   Join us at Patreon.com/DopeyPodcast for the full episode. PLUS MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lst chance for Film Fest tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 PAtreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This week on Dopey, Dave opens the show with a meditation on the Rolling Stones' “Monkey Man,” junkie music, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and the impossibility of legally buying an MP3 in 2026. He also gets hyped for the first Dopey Short Recovery Film Festival, talks about bringing big ideas into reality through recovery, and reminds listeners to reach out for Narcan, fentanyl test strips, treatment help, stories, and voicemails. Then Dopey Nation delivers some truly insane listener stories: Danny B writes in about smoking crack and accidentally pulling a red-hot cherry through his stem into the back of his throat; JD D. Hart tells an all-time bath salts story involving paranoia, hiding drugs in his ass, a stuck vial, friends rescuing it with surgical gloves, and somehow winding up with hepatitis A, E, and C; and another listener shares a meth-fueled poop-in-a-bowl story that ends with shattered glass and hard poop in the basement. Dave also reads Patreon and Spotify comments on the Mishka Shubaly episode, including reactions to resentment, God, Trump, Mark Lanegan, liquid meth, the Bailey Dopey theme song, and whether Mishka came off as brilliant, annoying, or both. Then Dave sits down with beauty creator, recovery advocate, and Moda Smile founder Dean Moda for one of the most powerful and intense interviews in Dopey history. Dean talks about growing up in Brooklyn with Trinidadian and Panamanian parents, being gay, getting bullied, discovering weed, FIT, early sex work, squatting in Bushwick, and eventually being unknowingly introduced to crystal meth during a traumatic hookup that ended in sexual assault. Dean shares how that night opened the door to years inside New York's chemsex scene, where crystal meth, sex, shame, danger, and trauma became impossible to separate. He talks about meth psychosis, paranoia, hallucinations, PCP-laced joints, treatment attempts, relapse, Greenhouse Treatment Center in Texas, Crystal Meth Anonymous, and the moment he finally understood that one hit would always lead to more. It is a brutal, funny, honest, deeply vulnerable story of trauma, addiction, identity, survival, and recovery — plus somehow, teeth whitening. PLUS MORE MORE MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this eye-opening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Yildiz Sethi, a trailblazing psychotherapist and the founder of Emotional Mind Integration. With 25 years of experience, Yildiz is on a mission to revolutionize mental health care by shifting the focus from merely managing symptoms to addressing the root causes of emotional and psychological distress.Yildiz shares her journey into psychotherapy, detailing her frustrations with traditional methods and her quest for more effective healing practices. She introduces her innovative approaches, including Rapid Core Healing and Family Constellations, which empower individuals to achieve profound transformations in just one to three sessions. Listeners will gain insights into the limitations of conventional diagnoses and the importance of understanding mental health through a broader lens.Throughout the conversation, Yildiz discusses her latest book, *Let's Take the Crap out of Psychotherapy*, where she challenges outdated beliefs in the mental health system and advocates for a more compassionate and science-backed approach to healing. She emphasizes the significance of neuroscience and the brain's neuroplasticity in facilitating recovery, while also addressing common misconceptions surrounding mental health diagnoses.Join us as Yildiz inspires listeners to embrace their true selves and explore new pathways to mental well-being. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in a fresh perspective on mental health care and personal growth.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The journey of transforming mental health care practices- Insights into Emotional Mind Integration and Rapid Core Healing- The impact of generational trauma on mental health- Why traditional diagnoses may hinder true healing- The role of neuroscience in understanding emotional recoveryFor more information on Yildiz Sethi and her work, visit yildizsethi.com and tune in to her podcast, *Crazy Normal for Better Mental Health and Well Being*.Support the show

Skate, Paint, Heal: Rewiring Trauma into Flow with Brett Ashby Contemporary Performance Artist with 20+ Years of International Practice Creating Portrait Paintings While Rolling and Exploring Human Connection Brett Ashby is a multidisciplinary artist working in painting, photography, video, sculpture, and installation, grounded in formal training and over two decades of international practice. He innovatively merges movement-driven painting with live performance, notably painting while skateboarding, to dissolve fear, balance, and synchronicity into layered, expressive works. His distinctive, gestural style unites physicality with compositional discipline, making each artwork a dynamic record of being present. Ashby's art radiates energy, vulnerability, and deep human connection, inviting the viewer to feel the resonance of body, space, and collective experience.Linkshttps://www.brettashby.com/https://www.instagram.com/brettashbyartist@brettashbyartist Tagspodcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Artist,Cancer Survivor,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneurial Mindset,Mental Health,Music Producer,Painter,Performing Arts,Trauma Recovery,Visual ArtsSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Longevity, Trauma Recovery, Circadian Health, Ramadan Fasting & Biohacking Your nervous system may be aging you faster than your diet. Learn how childhood programming, stress, sleep, fasting, resilience, and environment shape longevity, healthspan, metabolism, and human performance, and discover why some of the most powerful upgrades for your biology have nothing to do with supplements, nootropics, or the latest biohacking trends. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR -Learn more about Dr. Abirached's work at: https://limitlesshuman.ae/ Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Elie Abirached, a Dubai-based longevity and biohacking strategist, Harvard alumnus, founder of Limitless Human, and CEO of Restore Fitness. After being smuggled out of Lebanon during the civil war as a teenager, he built a career helping high performers improve healthspan, resilience, recovery, metabolism, and longevity. Today he is one of the Middle East's leading voices in biohacking, healthy aging, human performance, sleep optimization, and lifestyle-driven longevity. Together, they explore why Dubai has become a global hub for biohacking and longevity, how extreme heat, light exposure, fasting, and modern lifestyle habits affect human biology, and why nervous system health may be one of the most overlooked drivers of long-term performance and anti-aging. They also dive into trauma, neuroplasticity, emotional resilience, metabolism, brain optimization, sleep quality, and the hidden programming that shapes your reactions, relationships, and health outcomes. You'll discover what the Middle East gets right about health and longevity, why resilience may be one of the most important predictors of healthy aging, and how your environment influences everything from recovery and mitochondria to sleep, energy, and mental performance. This episode offers practical insights for anyone interested in biohacking, human performance, longevity, fasting, sleep optimization, metabolism, brain optimization, emotional resilience, and building a stronger, more adaptable nervous system. You'll Learn: • How childhood experiences and unconscious programming influence longevity, healthspan, and human performance • Why nervous system regulation may be one of the most powerful anti-aging tools available • What Dubai's biohacking community gets right about health, recovery, and longevity • How fasting, including Ramadan-style fasting, affects metabolism, energy, and performance • The connection between neuroplasticity, emotional resilience, and brain optimization • How sleep optimization impacts mitochondria, recovery, aging, and cognitive function • Why environmental factors like heat, light exposure, air quality, and circadian rhythm matter more than most people realize • How to improve healthspan without relying solely on supplements, nootropics, ketosis, or the latest biohacking trends • Why stronger biology creates better decision-making, relationships, and long-term success • Practical strategies for building resilience in a world filled with stress, distraction, AI, and information overload Thank you to our sponsors! - Viome | Check it out at viome.com and use code 10DAVE for 10% off. 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Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Dr. Elie Abirached, Dubai biohacking, UAE longevity, Middle East biohacking, Lebanon civil war survivor, resilience training, childhood trauma, nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, neuroplasticity, longevity medicine, healthy aging, human performance, sleep optimization, circadian rhythm, Ramadan fasting, intermittent fasting, metabolism optimization, stress adaptation, biological aging, mitochondria health, environmental health, heat adaptation, Dubai longevity, Limitless Human, Restore Fitness, healthspan, recovery optimization, biohacking Dubai, trauma and longevity Resources: • Learn more about Dr. Abirached's work at: https://limitlesshuman.ae/ • Order Dr. Abirached's Book ‘Limitless Human': https://a.co/d/0cwoQFRH • Purchase Dr. Fotuhi's New Book The Invincible Brain: https://a.co/d/0iHCgPpL • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 00:50 – War Zone Childhood 04:52 – Dubai Mission 08:08 – Childhood Trauma Programming 13:59 – Biohacking in Extreme Heat 19:37 – Fasting & Ramadan 25:15 – Closing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Navy veteran and combat photographer Paula Kemp about how a career she loved collided with military sexual trauma and how silence can shape everything that comes after. We also dig into what real healing looks like, from VA care and post traumatic growth to storytelling, claims support, and policy change through the Bears Act. • joining the Navy Reserves as a mother of three and finding a path into combat photography • what the camera changes about how you see risk, people, and memory • the Fleet Week assault, the fear of reporting, and why many survivors stay quiet • anger, nightmares, drinking, and the delayed surfacing of trauma after service • early VA experiences, co-ed treatment pitfalls, and the need for trauma-informed care • helping veterans navigate VA disability claims with an impactful personal statement • building Unjustly Served and why telling the story can support healing • the Bears Act concept for tracking harmful behavior across commands Go read the book, visit the website, and reach out, please. Reach out. Like, Subscribe and Share. If you have comments or suggestions email us at: vetsconnectionpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find the video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel - Vetsconnection Podcast

After betrayal, it's natural to feel like you need answers to move on. But what if that search is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode, trauma specialist Liana West explains why the brain becomes fixated on understanding what happened after cheating or betrayal—and how that pattern reinforces emotional pain. You'll learn how rumination works in the nervous system, why “closure” often backfires, and what actually helps you heal.If you're navigating betrayal trauma, infidelity, or relationship breakdown and feel stuck in overthinking, this episode will give you a new way forward.You'll learn:Why “needing answers” is a trauma responseHow rumination prolongs emotional distressThe neuroscience behind feeling stuckA more effective path to healingLiana West, MSc, is a Certified Specialist in Trauma Recovery, trained in hypnotherapy, OEI, and EMDR-based approaches. She helps clients resolve betrayal trauma patterns quickly and effectively.Free Clarity Session: https://calendly.com/lianawest/freecallFree Betrayal Trauma Guide: https://lianawest.com/resource-102510#betrayalrecoverybetrayal trauma, infidelity recovery, healing after cheating, relationship trauma, emotional healing, trauma recovery, rumination, trauma brain, hypnotherapy, EMDR, neuroscience trauma, mental health podcast

Send us Fan MailWe name the “polite body” and how it trains us to clamp down on breath, needs, anger, and joy until we feel burnt out, anxious, or numb. We connect the dots between nervous system imprinting and creative self-care, then offer simple private practices that restore agency and felt safety.  • the physical signs of a polite body and how suppression shows up as stress  • how generations of “be nice” training rewards compliance and punishes expression  • autonomic nervous system basics and why it constantly asks “Am I safe?”  • autonomic imprinting and why the body braces without remembering the story  • polyvagal theory states: safety and connection, fight or flight, shutdown  • why insight and willpower do not rewire chronic stress patterns  • creativity as nervous system regulation through sensory pathways and present-moment focus  • creative expression as agency and medicine, not performance or productivity  • small, safe starter practices: humming, shaking, ugly doodling, free movement  • community support as accountability and a path to deeper practice  If you'd like to support this work and want to go deeper, come find us in the uprising over at Patreon.  To learn more, visit crystalmaccleincreative.com.  Support the showDisclaimer

In this episode, Lily Wood sits down with Elizabeth, a trauma-informed yoga teacher who shares her traumatic story of surviving a chaotic childhood only to discover through a 23andMe test the devastating truth about her conception.Elizabeth can be reached via email ekvipyoga@gmail.comResources Mentioned:vipyoga-noco.comDNAngelsDNA Surprises Podcast with Alexis Hourselt (3 part podcast)NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

What if happiness wasn't something you chased… but something you could actually engineer?In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Thayne Martin—executive, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, podcast host, and founder of It's Pure Love—to explore his groundbreaking framework: The Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness (ELAH™).Thayne's story is one of profound transformation.After enduring severe childhood abuse, he struggled with depression, PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, and ADHD. His pain became so overwhelming that he attempted suicide multiple times. But everything changed after a near-death experience—when a reaction to medication caused him to drown in his own swimming pool.What happened next shifted everything.When Thayne regained consciousness, he describes experiencing a level of clarity, gratitude, and unconditional love unlike anything he had ever known. That moment became the catalyst for a new way of understanding the mind, emotions, and human behavior—and ultimately led to the creation of ELAH™ and eX eM NeuroConditioning™.In this episode, we explore how these tools can help you break free from limiting patterns and intentionally create a life filled with connection, purpose, and joy.In this episode, we discuss:Thayne's powerful journey from trauma and despair to healing and purposeHow a near-death experience transformed his mind, heart, and lifeThe Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness (ELAH™) and how it worksUsing simple “math-like” operations—Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Gratitude—to guide your lifeHow your brain is wired to reinforce whatever you repeatedly think and feelThe role of neuroplasticity in reshaping thoughts, emotions, and behaviorsWhat eX eM NeuroConditioning™ is and how it accelerates transformationHow emotional experiences influence brain chemistry and behaviorThe importance of awareness, connection, and gratitude in healingWhy real, lasting change comes from experience—not just informationWhat is ELAH™?The Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness (ELAH™) is a simple yet powerful framework that helps you organize your thoughts, emotions, and relationships using five symbolic operations:Addition – What do you want more of in your life?Subtraction – What do you need to release or let go of?Multiplication – What can you amplify and grow?Division – What can you share with others?Gratitude (=) – The equal sign that brings everything into alignmentThis elegant system makes personal growth practical, memorable, and easy to apply in everyday life.A Powerful ReminderHealing doesn't have to be complicated.Sometimes, the most profound transformations come from the simplest shifts—what you focus on, what you feel, and what you choose to reinforce.Learn More About ThayneTo learn more about Thayne Martin and his work, visit:

What happens when your body starts to heal, but your mind is still trapped in survival mode? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Amy Kurtz, certified health coach, patient advocate, speaker, and author "But You Look Fine", for a powerful conversation about chronic illness, Lyme disease, medical gaslighting, nervous system trauma, and what it really means to heal.Together, they explore Amy's 20+ year journey through unexplained pain, chronic symptoms, misdiagnosis, and the search for answers that finally led to a diagnosis of late-stage neurological Lyme disease and co-infections. Amy shares what it was like to be told her labs were normal while knowing something was deeply wrong in her body, and how years of invalidation shaped her relationship with her health, her identity, and her trust in herself.Dr. Taz and Amy also discuss why so many people live in the “gray zone” between sick and well, especially when symptoms are invisible, complex, or hard to explain. They unpack why normal labs do not always mean optimal health, why Lyme disease can be missed for years, and how chronic illness can impact relationships, career, emotional safety, and the nervous system.This conversation offers a grounded and hopeful look at what happens after illness, when the body may be improving but the mind and nervous system are still bracing for the next crash. Amy introduces her concept of Medical Trauma Brain, or MTB, which describes the anxiety, hypervigilance, fear, and survival patterns that can remain after chronic illness, cancer, stroke, chronic pain, or any major health crisis.If you're listening to this and thinking, “I know something is off in my body, but I don't know where to start,” join the Circle here:

Annie sold a multi-million-dollar therapy center at 43. On paper, that kind of success should make a person feel safe. But money does not automatically rewrite what the body learned first. Host Syama Bunten sits down with Annie Wright, a licensed psychotherapist and executive coach specializing in trauma recovery for high achievers, for a conversation about what financial success can and cannot fix. For Annie, psychological healing and financial healing have never been separate work. Her childhood financial trauma shaped more than her beliefs about money. It shaped what safety, success, and self-worth felt like. Annie grew up between old-money privilege and real financial instability, watching money appear, disappear, and come with secrecy, shame, and survival. That early relational trauma and money mindset followed her into adulthood, even as she became the first in her family to build the kind of security she once imagined from a distance. This is a conversation about breaking the poverty cycle, first generation wealth building, and the emotional cost of becoming the person no one in your family knew how to model. Annie is honest about ambition as a survival strategy, the nervous system that still braces for everything to disappear, and why the numbers on paper do not always match the feeling of safety inside. Now, her work sits at the intersection of women and financial healing, with books, courses, and education designed to help more women move from survival into lives that feel secure, self-directed, and fully lived. Her 2026 book Decade of Decisions is part of that next chapter. If Annie's story speaks to you, keep going. The Wealth Catalyst Freedom Tour is bringing intimate money conversations to women in 32 cities this year. The Wealth Catalyst Summit lands in San Francisco this October for a full day built around what comes next. Find your city at wealthcatalyst.com.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Annie Wright: Psychotherapist, Executive Coach, and Exited Entrepreneur 02:28 Growing Up Between Poverty and Old Money on the Coast of Maine 06:28 How Childhood Financial Trauma Shapes the Way Kids Survive 07:54 Getting a Full Ride to Brown and the Drive Behind It 11:25 The Peace Corps, a Breaking Point, and the Start of Healing 15:24 Burning Through Savings and Finding a Career Path at Esalen 17:43 Graduate School Debt, Minimum Wage Internships, and Financial Fear 23:45 Budgeting From Zero and the Financial Sobriety Journey 28:23 Launching a Therapy Center on Mat Leave and Betting on Herself 30:49 Being the Primary Earner and Making the Stay-at-Home Partner Decision 34:52 Knowing When to Sell and the Exit That Changed Everything 38:22 Trauma Recovery for High Achievers and the Mission Behind the Work 41:46 What Comes Next: Books, Courses, and Scaling the Impact 47:27 How to Find Annie Wright and What She Needs From You   Connect with Annie Wright: Visit Annie's website Subscribe to Annie's Substack   Find more from Syama Bunten: Attend a Salon near you: wealthcatalyst.com/salons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syama.co/ Join Syama's Substack: https://thewealthcatalystwithsyama.substack.com/ Website: https://wealthcatalyst.com Download Syama's Free Resources: https://wealthcatalyst.com/resources Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://wealthcatalyst.com/summits Speaking: https://syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Send us Fan MailI wish someone had warned me about this after betrayal.Not about cheaters. Not about red flags. Not about whether to stay or leave. But about what betrayal was going to reveal about me.In this episode of The Dimple Bindra Show, we go beyond the surface of betrayal and into something much deeper:The moment you realize you may have been betraying yourself long before anyone else did.This is not about blame. This is about power.Because the most painful part of betrayal is not just what someone else did — it's recognizing how often you ignored your own voice, your intuition, your needs… just to keep things stable.In this episode, Dimple explores: • How self-betrayal begins long before external betrayal • The subtle ways women override their intuition and truth • Why ignoring discomfort disconnects you from yourself • The difference between awareness and self-blame • How to rebuild self-trust after betrayalAnd most importantly, the shift that changes everything:This moment is not asking you to focus on them. It's asking you to come back to yourself.You'll walk away with three powerful internal declarations: • I will no longer ignore my body • I will trust discomfort as information • I will not silence my truth to keep the peaceThis episode is for you if: • You've ever doubted your intuition after betrayal • You ignored red flags and are now questioning yourself • You're ready to rebuild self-trust without self-blameHere's the truth: Your betrayal didn't happen because you weren't enough. It happened because you were disconnected from yourself.And this is where everything changes.Follow Dimple Bindra here!✨ Not sure why you keep choosing pain over peace? Take the free WHY YOU GOT BETRAYED QUIZ and uncover the pattern you didn't even know was holding you back.If you can't eat, can't sleep, and keep replaying the betrayal in your head, this book was written for this exact moment. Pre-order Betrayal ER™ on Amazon.

"If You Don't Deal With your Emotions, They Will Deal with You."Join Barbara La Pointe and Dr. Rose Backman for an insightful conversation about emotional health, emotional regulation, stress, trauma, anxiety, grief, anger, and the hidden ways unresolved emotions impact our relationships, physical health, and quality of life.Many people spend years trying to change their circumstances without realizing that unresolved emotions may be influencing their decisions, relationships, energy levels, and overall well-being.In this powerful discussion, Dr. Rose Backman shares practical insights on emotional awareness, healing, personal growth, and creating a healthier relationship with yourself and others.If you've ever struggled with anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, trauma recovery, grief, anger, codependency, or relationship challenges, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Watch now and subscribe to Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe for more conversations on emotional wellness, healing, resilience, and personal transformation.To book a personal complimentary call with Dr. Rose Backman, simply visit her on FACEBOOK.Join our private Facebook Women's community:Healing Forward: Women Moving Beyond Codependency & Narcissistic Abuse

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed El' Deity Princey.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed El' Deity Princey.

Send us Fan Mail100 episodes in — and we're marking it with one of the most important conversations we've had.What does the science of your nervous system have to do with healing from trauma — and why does autonomic homeostasis sit at the heart of lasting stress healing?In this special milestone episode, Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson go deep into the neuroscience of emotional resilience and trauma recovery: how the brain and body store stress, why so many people stay stuck in cycles of dysregulation, and what it actually takes to shift that at a biological level.This is holistic health podcasting at its most evidence-based — a conversation that bridges mind-body science with the real experience of healing.In this episode:The neuroscience of how trauma is held in the bodyWhat autonomic homeostasis is and why it matters for recoveryBuilding emotional resilience from the inside outPractical frameworks for stress healing grounded in scienceThe Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast is a wellness podcast and alternative health podcast at the leading edge of health and wellness podcasting. If you're drawn to holistic health podcasts, health and wellness podcasts with real depth, mind-body approaches to healing, or wellness podcasting that takes the science seriously — you're in the right place.New to the AHA podcast? Start here:• Autonomic Nervous System Explained: Why You Feel Stuck in Stress (and How to Reset)• Interoception Explained: How Your Brain and Body Work Together to Heal Stress• Why You Don't Feel Safe (Even When You Are): Nervous System Explained• The Truth About Homeostasis: Why Balance Is a MythSupport the showThanks for listening!You can follow us onFacebook Instagram Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Check out the Autonomic Healing Website & InnerWorkings WebsiteEmail Tom thomasjpals@innerworkings.orgEmail Ruth ruth@bridgeandrhino.comSupport usWe appreciate you!

Sadie Johnson spent three decades as a writer and editor in newspapers, magazines, and marketing. Storytelling comes naturally to her, and it's the narrative of her family - and how it shaped who she became and refused to become - that she's turning toward now and joined me to discuss.Contact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you a grandparent thrust into the role of primary caregiver, managing the relentless stress, marriage challenges, and behavioral transitions that come with raising your grandchildren? Do you wonder how to move from surviving daily crises to building a sanctuary in your home—one where healing and hope are possible for both you and your grandchildren? Has your retirement story taken an unexpected detour, leaving you to mourn lost dreams while navigating the high-stakes world of kinship caregiving?I'm Laura Brazan, and welcome to "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren–Nurturing Through Adversity." In this episode, we sit down with resilience expert Steven Wagstaff, a retired pastor and C5 quadriplegic, whose life-altering journey offers tools for managing caregiver burnout, strengthening your marriage, and understanding the messy realities of raising kids affected by trauma. Together, we'll discuss how to normalize feelings of isolation, use humor and hard-earned wisdom as powerful tools, and make space for grief without letting it become your ceiling. For more information on Stephen, his ministry and his podcast, please visit "Swagability".Each week, we bring you authentic conversations and expert advice on trauma-informed childrearing, emotional wellness, marriage, legal and financial support, and building real community. You'll discover strategies for leading with intention, connecting with your partner, and embracing your own story of unexpected resilience.Join our supportive community.Send us Fan MailDr. Jennifer Brunton holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Columbia University and has a career spanning from college professor to high-level editor and writer for brands like Forbes and Random House. But it is her identity as a proudly Autistic parent of an Autistic son and grandmother/primary caregiver to two neurodivergent granddaughters, 2- and 3-years-old, that fuels her deepest mission. I recently interviewed her for an episode that will be live the end of August 2026.  Jill Bryant has spent years researching the deep complexities of counseling and the lived reality of kinship care as a professor and a grandparent raising a grandchild. Her work, focusing on the complete subjective well-being of kinship caregivers. Taking this 10-minute survey gives our advocates the timely, real-world data they need to fight for the funding and structural support your family deserves right now.  Kinship care—stepping up to raise your grandchildren—can often feel like an incredibly lonely journey. When custody happens unexpectedly, it's easy to feel like you are the only one navigating the trauma, the system, and the sheer exhaustion.But you aren't alone. And that is exactly why your story matters. Your unique experience holds the power to change the system for the next family. Share your story with us at laurabrazan@grandparents-raising-grandchildren.orgThank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook 

WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:Anyone struggling with suicide grief, PTSD, sexual trauma, survivor shame, unresolved loss, complex grief, childhood trauma, ambiguous grief, or the long-term effects of living in survival mode.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:A powerful conversation about trauma recovery, grief healing, nervous system regulation, suicide loss, resilience, boundaries, and how healing remains possible even after decades of pain and silence.DESCRIPTION:Erika Shershun joins Nick Gaylord for a deeply personal conversation about grief, trauma, suicide loss, healing, and resilience. Erika shares the story of losing her father to suicide at age fifteen, the devastating impact of growing up without emotional support, and how unresolved grief shaped much of her life. She also discusses surviving multiple sexual assaults, discovering how trauma remained stored in her body for decades, and the moment she realized survival mode had been controlling her life. Together, Nick and Erika explore PTSD, ambiguous grief, nervous system dysregulation, boundaries, trauma-informed care, and the realities of healing after profound loss. Erika reflects on the later suicide of her brother, the lessons she learned through her own recovery, and the work she now does helping survivors reclaim their lives. This episode offers hope, practical insight, and an honest look at what healing truly requires. If you've ever felt trapped by grief, trauma, shame, or silence, this conversation will remind you that healing is possible and that you are not aloneTHIS EPISODE ANSWERS: How does suicide loss affect a child for the rest of their life?  Can trauma stay trapped in the body for decades?  What happens when grief and trauma go unprocessed?  Why do survivors often remain stuck in survival mode?  Is it ever too late to heal from trauma and grief? KEY TAKEAWAYS: Trauma can remain stored in the body long after the original event has passed.  Healing does not erase painful memories, but it can remove their power to control daily life.  Unexpressed grief often resurfaces physically, emotionally, and psychologically.  Recovery is rarely linear, but meaningful progress is always possible.  Boundaries, self-awareness, and trauma-informed support are critical parts of healing. Support the showGIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/

What happens when life changes forever in a matter of seconds?   In this powerful episode of The Super Human Life, Coach Frank Rich sits down with TEDx speaker, author, life coach, and mental health advocate Jacques Delorme to discuss trauma, men's mental health, emotional resilience, and how to rebuild your life after devastating adversity.   Jacques shares the life-altering story that inspired his book Driving Out of Darkness, revealing how a tragic accident led to months of PTSD, overwhelming stress, guilt, emotional isolation, and the struggle to find meaning in the aftermath.   Together, Frank and Jacques explore why so many men suppress their emotions, the hidden dangers of suffering in silence, and how purpose, community, and honest conversations can become powerful tools for healing.   Whether you're navigating trauma, grief, addiction, stress, burnout, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers practical insights and hope for moving forward.   In This Episode: Why so many men struggle to process trauma and emotions   The impact of fatherlessness and cultural conditioning on masculinity   Why emotional suppression often leads to addiction and unhealthy coping mechanisms   The reality of PTSD and how trauma affects the mind and body   Survivor's guilt, shame, and overcoming the "what if" mentality   Practical strategies for managing triggers, stress, and emotional overwhelm   The role of breathwork, journaling, meditation, and self-awareness in recovery   How purpose and service accelerate healing   Why men need safe spaces and honest conversations   The importance of speaking up before suffering in silence becomes destructive     About Jacques Delorme Jacques Delorme is a TEDx speaker, author, certified life coach, workshop facilitator, and mental health advocate dedicated to helping people overcome adversity and create meaningful lives. Following a traumatic accident that dramatically changed the course of his life, Jacques embarked on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and personal growth that ultimately led to the creation of his book, Driving Out of Darkness: Self-Care Strategies for Trauma Recovery.   Today, Jacques speaks internationally on topics including trauma recovery, emotional resilience, mindset, self-care, and men's mental health. Through coaching, workshops, speaking engagements, and online content, he helps individuals develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges and move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.   Connect With Jacques

- The Guest: Holistic Healer/ Coach MichelleHammel— Follow/ Contact: IG @unmasquing Website: www.gofauxhawkyourself.com—From surviving to self‑rebuilding — this is the episode that will change how you see your past, your patterns, and your power.-Holistic Trauma‑Informed Coach Michelle Hammel joins Marcos Luis for a raw, soul‑shifting conversation about her journey through childhood trauma, CPTSD, and emotional reconstruction — and how she transformed her pain into the CRAFT Method, a groundbreaking approach to healing that's helping people worldwide reclaim their lives.—Michelle breaks down the real work of recovery: calming the nervous system, unlearning survival mode, rebuilding identity, and finally feeling safe in your own body again.This isn't “good vibes only” healing — it's honest, practical, compassionate, and deeply human.—If you've ever felt stuck, unseen, overwhelmed, or ready for a new chapter… this episode is your turning point.—

Navigating the Shadows: Inside the Underbelly with Eric Robinson Recently retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), after 24 years as a special agent, Eric Robinson worked a range of crimes including white collar, counterterrorism, crimes against children, gangs, drugs, and public corruption. He served as a SWAT operator, a firearms instructor, and a tactics instructor.  Eric will soon release his first book, a collection of the humorous, surprising, and intriguing moments from his career. The memoir combines his years in law enforcement with his career prior to the Bureau. Eric joined the FBI after 12 years in Christian ministry, to include pastoring a Baptist church in Western NY.With a background as a pastor and years of experience in HUMINT, recruiting and developing informants, Eric is a gifted and easy speaker. He uses humor to disarm and a quick wit to win people over.Links:http://www.preachertobreacher.com/https://www.instagram.com/_eric_robinson/Tagspodcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Books,Communication,Crime,Current Events,FBI Agent,Law Enforcement,Religion,Terrorism,Trauma Recovery,True CrimeSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Monica Yearwood is a relationship trauma recovery expert and holistic practitioner who serves high-achieving women. She holds advanced certifications in trauma recovery and holistic healing, with specializations in somatic parts work, Ayurvedic medicine, and detoxification therapies. Monica is also the architect of the Resilient for Life methodology — a system designed to help women who are winning everywhere else finally heal from the trauma of toxic and narcissistic relationships, regulate their nervous system, stop the rumination loops, and rebuild the self-trust that betrayal tries to steal.In this episode, we cover:- Why high-achieving women have higher exposure to narcissistic dynamics — and why the trauma so often gets met with self-blame instead of validation- The difference between resistance to the word "trauma" vs. the word "abuse," and why naming abuse is often what slows women down from leaving- Why self-blame after betrayal isn't just a thinking problem — it's a nervous system shame reflex- The "I Know" exercise — building a fact-based inventory so your mind stops re-interpreting what happened- The "I Want" exercise — a 15-minute practice that pulls your attention back from what you don't want to what actually brings you joy- Hypervigilance, walking on eggshells, and how a long-term partnership can blow up in one moment of discovery- Emotions as neurological processes with a beginning, a middle, and an end — and why we get stuck when that cycle never completes- How suppressed emotional charge shows up physically — headaches, backaches, digestive issues, autoimmune conditions- The identity crisis that hits after divorce — especially for women who never thought divorce was on the table- Lymphatic health for women 35–55 navigating toxic relationships — rhodiola, skeletal movement, breath workConnect with Monica:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayearwoodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@monicayearwoodPlease remember to rate, review, and follow the show – and share with a friend!Subscribe to the newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/amyedwards/sign-up-to-amys-newsletterCheck out our new Comedy Wellness Podcast: Anything But Mid, cohosted with Whitney Stropp:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anything-but-mid/id1849386215https://www.youtube.com/@AnythingButMidFind Amy's affiliates and discount codes: https://amyedwards.info/affiliatepageAll links: ⁠⁠⁠amyedwards.info⁠⁠⁠ - https://amyedwards.info/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@realamyedward - ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/realamyedwards/Fight For Her: https://www.fightfortheforgotten.org/fight-for-herTikTok:⁠⁠⁠ @themagicbabe⁠⁠⁠ -  https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe?lang=enYouTube:@TheAmyEdwardsShow -  https://www.youtube.com/c/theamyedwardsshowPodcast: ⁠⁠⁠The Amy Edwards Show Podcast⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amy-edwards-show/id1543432633Free Course:⁠⁠⁠ The Ageless Mindset⁠⁠⁠ - https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-ageless-mindset-the-ultimate-guide-to-look-younger-feel-happierFull Course: ⁠⁠⁠The Youthfulness Hack⁠⁠⁠ - https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-youthfulness-hack Amy's hair by ⁠https://www.thecollectiveatx.com⁠Podcast editing by https://podcastmagician.com/Get my FREE course "The Ageless Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Look Younger and Feel Happier!" HERE: ⁠https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-ageless-mindset-the-ultimate-guide-to-look-younger-feel-happier⁠Get the full course “The Youthfulness Hack: The Secret System to Reverse Aging Fast and Create a New, Radiant You!” Out now! ⁠https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-youthfulness-hack⁠

What if the food on your plate is silently driving your anxiety, depression, and stress—without you ever knowing it? Aimee Takaya sits down with Luis Mojica, a somatic educator, certified holistic nutritionist, and author of the book Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma. Together, they explore the hidden link between what we eat and how our nervous system responds, revealing that food isn't just fuel or medicine—it's a powerful environmental force that can either amplify our trauma or help us heal it. If you've ever felt trapped in cycles of emotional eating, orthorexia, or unexplained mood swings after meals, this episode will forever change how you see food. Luis takes us through:Why food can trigger a fight-or-flight response just like a threatening event The difference between stimulants, depressants, and balancing foods Why "healthy eating" can actually worsen anxiety if your nervous system isn't ready How food allergies can sometimes be trauma responses in disguise A simple somatic practice to track tension and ask your body what it needs And so much more! Guest BioLuis Mojica is a Somatic Educator, certified in Holistic Nutrition, and author of Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma. With years of experience working at the intersection of trauma and healing, Luis has become a sought-after teacher and speaker in his field. He reaches thousands of students annually through his online courses and webinars, and hosts the Holistic Life Navigation Podcast. Link to book page: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book Can be purchased wherever you buy your books [Amazon, Book Shop, and others]Connect with Luis MojicaWebsite: www.holisticlifenavigation.com Podcast: www.holisticlifenavigation.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holisticlifenavigation Instagram: @holistic.life.navigation Additional Resource: “Understanding How Your Diet Is Triggering Your Stress Response” [video]Connect with Aimee:Instagram: @aimeetakaya Facebook: Aimee Takaya Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Are you a grandparent, caregiver, or child impacted by generational trauma? Do you wrestle with questions of connection, healing, and the hope to break repeating patterns? Are you searching for authentic guidance to rewrite your family's future after abuse or neglect? I'm Laura Brazan, and in this episode of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity,' we confront the realities of trauma and healing. Our guest, therapist and author Johnzelle Anderson, shares his powerful story as a grandchild raised by his grandmother—the very person who both nurtured and wounded him. Together, we unpack how generational abuse cycles can be disrupted with love, boundaries, and self-awareness. Learn practical tools for auditing your family's “trauma soundtracks,” building genuine connection, and fostering resilience in your grandchildren.Johnzelle is a licensed therapist by trade, and believes in the power of storytelling to heal, imagine, disrupt, and inspire. His writing focuses on mental health, race, relationships, and identity. In his book Mixtape: A Memoir, therapist and storyteller Johnzelle Anderson weaves a raw, lyrical portrait of resilience, identity, and healing. Send us Fan MailDr. Jennifer Brunton holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Columbia University and has a career spanning from college professor to high-level editor and writer for brands like Forbes and Random House. But it is her identity as a proudly Autistic parent of an Autistic son and grandmother/primary caregiver to two neurodivergent granddaughters, 2- and 3-years-old, that fuels her deepest mission. I recently interviewed her for an episode that will be live the end of August 2026.  Jill Bryant has spent years researching the deep complexities of counseling and the lived reality of kinship care as a professor and a grandparent raising a grandchild. Her work, focusing on the complete subjective well-being of kinship caregivers. Taking this 10-minute survey gives our advocates the timely, real-world data they need to fight for the funding and structural support your family deserves right now.  Kinship care—stepping up to raise your grandchildren—can often feel like an incredibly lonely journey. When custody happens unexpectedly, it's easy to feel like you are the only one navigating the trauma, the system, and the sheer exhaustion.But you aren't alone. And that is exactly why your story matters. Your unique experience holds the power to change the system for the next family. Share your story with us at laurabrazan@grandparents-raising-grandchildren.orgThank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook 

Join me for an inspiring conversation with The Gap Filler Success author Edit B. Kiss, a holistic mentor, success habit coach, and international speaker whose journey is a powerful story of grief, healing, and transformation.After 15 years as a petroleum engineer, Edith followed her true calling to help others move from emotional pain to inner peace, often in just 30 days. We explore her personal healing journey, the mind-body-soul connection, and the mindset shifts that create lasting change.This episode is a reminder that no matter where you are in life, healing and rebirth are always possible.---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨

If you've done years of eating disorder recovery work and suddenly find old trauma surfacing, you are not alone. In this deeply honest conversation, Dr. Marianne Miller and Debbie Saroufim explore the complicated overlap between eating disorders, trauma recovery, body image, nervous system responses, and healing after survival mode. They discuss why trauma can emerge later in recovery, how eating disorders sometimes function as protection, and what happens when old coping strategies no longer work. Debbie shares personal experiences with trauma recovery, sexual trauma, body image struggles, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS)/parts work, parenting, co-parenting, and navigating major life transitions while continuing the recovery process. Together, they unpack the emotional reality of healing in a world shaped by diet culture, misogyny, fatphobia, and systemic oppression. CONTENT CAUTION This episode includes discussion of trauma, sexual trauma, PTSD symptoms, body image distress, eating disorders, dissociation/freezing responses, misogyny, and systemic oppression. Eating Disorders and Trauma Recovery Many people assume eating disorder recovery means the hardest part is over. But for some people, healing from eating disorder behaviors can uncover trauma that had been buried underneath survival strategies for years. Dr. Marianne Miller and Debbie Saroufim discuss how eating disorders can function as protection, why trauma may surface later in recovery, and how recovery does not make people immune to pain, grief, fear, or nervous system overwhelm. The conversation explores the relationship between trauma and eating disorders, including how body image struggles, restrictive eating, binge eating, compulsive behaviors, and nervous system responses can become intertwined with survival. They also discuss the emotional shock that can happen when eating disorder symptoms are no longer the primary coping mechanism and unresolved trauma begins demanding attention. PTSD Symptoms, Nervous System Responses, and Survival Mode This episode examines trauma responses like freezing, dissociation, hypervigilance, minimization, emotional shutdown, and nervous system dysregulation. Debbie shares how experiences from adolescence resurfaced decades later during trauma recovery work and how those memories affected her relationships, parenting, body image, and sense of safety in the world. Dr. Marianne Miller and Debbie Saroufim also discuss the connection between trauma, body image, misogyny, fatphobia, oppression, and diet culture. They explore how living in a culture shaped by systemic inequality and body oppression can create chronic emotional stress that deeply affects mental health and eating disorder recovery. EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Parts Work Dr. Marianne Miller and Debbie Saroufim discuss how EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS)/parts work can help people process trauma and eating disorder recovery with greater self-compassion. Debbie explains how parts work helped her understand eating disorder thoughts as information instead of commands and how learning to “unblend” from different parts of herself changed her recovery process. The conversation also explores how eating disorders can begin as protective adaptations, why self-compassion can feel inaccessible during trauma recovery, and how nervous system regulation becomes an important part of healing. They discuss the idea that multiple truths can coexist at once and why recovery often requires compassion for every part of the self, including the parts carrying fear, shame, anger, grief, or overwhelm. Fat Liberation, Body Image, and Intergenerational Trauma This episode also explores the connection between fat liberation, trauma, body image, and intergenerational trauma. Debbie discusses how body image struggles are shaped by cultural messaging and systemic oppression rather than appearance alone. Dr. Marianne Miller and Debbie Saroufim talk about how trauma can be passed through generations, how children absorb messages about bodies and safety, and why many people are trying to break cycles of shame and silence within their families. They also discuss the emotional complexity of parenting while healing, the pressure many people feel to “fully recover,” and the reality that recovery is often ongoing maintenance work rather than a final destination. About Debbie Saroufim Debbie Saroufim is a body acceptance coach in Los Angeles, California. She helps people all over the world build resilience against diet culture and heal their relationship with food and body image through a harm reduction and fat liberation lens. Her work focuses on body image healing, eating disorder recovery support, trauma-informed coaching, and helping people navigate life in a world shaped by body oppression and systemic inequality. Debbie works with people of all body sizes through individual and group coaching and is passionate about bringing conversations about body diversity and fat liberation into schools and community spaces. Find Debbie Saroufim on Instagram at @bodyacceptance_coach and at thebodyacceptancecoach.com. Listen to Other Episodes With Debbie When Weight Loss Isn't a Win: Eating Disorders, Stress, & Body Image Confusion (Content Warning) on Apple or Spotify. Anti-Fat Bias in Schools and Society on Apple or Spotify. How Eating Disorder Recovery Heals Life Overall on Apple or Spotify. Let's Talk Recovery: Ditching Diet Culture & Crushing Eating Disorder Thoughts on Apple or Spotify. About Dr. Marianne Miller Dr. Marianne Miller is a San Diego, California-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), eating disorder therapist, podcast host, and advocate specializing in eating disorders, ARFID, binge eating disorder, body image, neurodivergence, and trauma-informed care. She works with adults, teens, and children and is known for her neurodivergent-affirming, fat-liberation-informed approach to eating disorder recovery. Dr. Marianne Miller provides eating disorder therapy (California) and coaching (worldwide) for people struggling with ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OCD, body image distress, and complex relationships with food. Her work focuses on compassionate, evidence-based support that honors the role of nervous system regulation, sensory experiences, executive functioning, and systemic oppression in recovery. She is the host of the Dr. Marianne-Land podcast, where she explores eating disorders, mental health, neurodiversity, trauma, body image, and recovery through honest, nuanced conversations with clinicians, advocates, and people with lived experience. Learn more about Dr. Marianne Miller, therapy services, coaching, and courses at drmariannemiller.com. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and review the Dr. Marianne-Land podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Your support helps more people find eating disorder recovery, trauma recovery, ARFID support, binge eating support, body image support, and neurodivergent-affirming mental health resources.

Send us Fan MailIf you grew up feeling unseen, emotionally unsafe, blamed, abandoned, or trapped in survival mode, this powerful inner child healing transmission is designed to help you reconnect with the wounded parts of yourself that still long to feel safe, loved, nurtured, and accepted.In this deeply restorative guided healing experience, Vandana Atara Noorah leads listeners through a multidimensional inner child meditation focused on nervous system healing, emotional release, trauma recovery, self-love, re-parenting, ancestral healing, chakra balancing, and energetic restoration.This episode explores:• Inner child healing for survivors of childhood trauma• Releasing shame, guilt, fear, grief, and emotional overwhelm• Nervous system regulation and emotional safety• Healing abandonment wounds and people-pleasing patterns• Reclaiming self-worth, voice, boundaries, and personal power• Trauma-informed guided meditation and energy healing• Ancestral trauma release and generational healing• Chakra cleansing and emotional detoxification• Re-parenting your inner child with compassion and love• Spiritual healing, soul retrieval, and emotional transformationThis healing transmission supports empaths, cycle breakers, highly sensitive souls, survivors of narcissistic parenting, and anyone seeking deeper emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and spiritual awakening.You are not broken. Your inner child deserves love, safety, tenderness, and healing.Support the showStay Connected with Vandana Light Healing :✨ Website: vandanalighthealing.com YouTube: @VandanaLightHealing Facebook: VandanaLightHealing Podcast: Hope & Healing LinkedIn: Vandana Atara Noorah Instagram: @vandana_light_healing Amazon Author: Vandana Atara Noorah

Send us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are honored to host Larry Brant, a dedicated Navy chaplain with an impressive 16 years of military service and over 25 years as a local minister. Larry shares his unique journey, from pursuing a career in music to answering the call of chaplaincy, and discusses his specialization in PTSD and moral injury, shedding light on these often misunderstood topics.Larry defines PTSD as fear-based trauma, explaining its emotional and mental impacts, while contrasting it with moral injury, which stems from actions taken or not taken that conflict with one's moral beliefs. He emphasizes that both issues can affect individuals from all walks of life, not just veterans, and shares poignant examples from various fields, including first responders and healthcare professionals.Listeners will gain valuable insights into how trauma can affect spirituality, the importance of community support, and the path to healing through storytelling and connection. Larry also discusses his recent book, *Restoring the Broken*, aimed at educating ministry leaders about moral injury and providing a safe space for those suffering to share their experiences.Join us for a profound conversation that highlights the power of compassion, understanding, and the possibility of restoration for those grappling with the effects of trauma.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The definitions and differences between PTSD and moral injury- How trauma impacts spirituality and personal beliefs- Examples of PTSD and moral injury outside the military context- The significance of community and storytelling in healing- Insights from Larry's book and how it can help othersFor more information on Larry Brandt and his work, visit www.restoring-the-broken.com and connect with him via email at ChapsBrandt@yahoo.com.Support the show

Text us, We would love to her from YOU!Note: This episode includes discussion of trauma, PTSD, psychiatric treatment, and sexual assault recovery.In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Sandra Marie speaks with Elle Ivey, who shares her journey navigating trauma, including surviving sexual assault, alongside complex PTSD, spiritual awakening, intuition, and mental health recovery.Elle discusses a spontaneous spiritual awakening that occurred while receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment during the pandemic, after unresolved trauma and PTSD resurfaced through intense body memories and emotional overwhelm.The conversation explores: body memory and trauma responses  intuition vs. mental health overwhelm  emotional safety during awakening experiences  mediumship and spirit communication  toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing  agape love, compassion, and self-parenting  psychic sensitivity and energetic boundaries  light language and spiritual remembrance  learning to trust intuitive experiences without losing grounding Elle also discusses her emerging platform, Beyond the Leaves. Together, the conversation offers a thoughtful exploration of what can happen when trauma, spirituality, healing, and intuition intersect in ways society does not always understand.LinksBeyond the Leaves with Elle IveyE-mail: Beyondtheleavesconnections@gmail.comMessy Midlife: Honest conversations about hormones, identity, and change.Three naturopathic doctors. One therapist. Unfiltered talks about the midlife transition.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyPlease subscribe and follow the show to stay updated on new releases. If this episode resonated, feel free to share it with someone who may enjoy or benefit.Support Happy Hour for the Spiritually CuriousWildSoulsGathering.comEmbrace YOUR Wild Soul!https://www.youtube.com/@wildsoulgatheringhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spirituallycurioushttps://www.twitter.com/@soul_gatheringshttps://www.instagram.com/wildsoulgatheringshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/669456900799583

WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating sibling grief, survivor's guilt, traumatic loss, unresolved family trauma, or the lifelong emotional weight of grief after a sudden death.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: An honest conversation about long-term grief, therapy, trauma recovery, toxic family dynamics, survivor's guilt, healing after sudden loss, and what it means to carry love and pain decades after losing someone.DESCRIPTION:Thirty years after losing her sister Regina in a tragic car accident, Lisa Spychalski returns to Grief Is Not A Dirty Word for one of the most vulnerable conversations Nick Gaylord has ever hosted. Released intentionally on the 30th anniversary of Regina's death, this episode explores the lasting impact of sibling loss, survivor's guilt, unresolved trauma, and complicated family relationships. Lisa opens up about the hidden reason she went to Florida before the accident, the emotional burden she carried for decades, and how therapy finally helped her begin reclaiming herself. Nick and Lisa discuss toxic relationships, grief anniversaries, signs from loved ones, emotional healing, and the reality that grief never truly disappears with time. Lisa also shares how keeping Regina's memory alive through stories and family connections continues to shape her life today. This is a raw, deeply human conversation about grief, guilt, healing, and learning to finally put yourself first after years of emotional pain.This episode answers: How do you cope with survivor's guilt after losing a sibling?  What does long-term grief feel like after 30 years?  Can therapy help with unresolved grief and trauma?  How do toxic family relationships affect grief recovery?  Why do grief anniversaries still hurt decades later? Key Takeaways: Long-term grief can remain emotionally intense even decades later.  Therapy can help people process unresolved trauma and grief.  Survivor's guilt often keeps people trapped in “what if” thinking.  Setting boundaries with toxic relationships can become part of healing.  Keeping a loved one's memory alive through stories helps preserve connection.Support the showGIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/

In Part 3 of our continuing conversation, Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back returning guest Joanna Lowe for an unfiltered discussion about grief, anger, trauma, survival, and the complicated reality of healing after profound loss. Joanna opens up about the experience of widowhood, the emotional isolation of grief, and the well-meaning things people say that often miss the mark. She discusses the importance of allowing yourself to fully feel emotions instead of hiding them, how friends and family supported her during suicidal ideation, and the ways grief reshaped her relationship with her daughter. The conversation also explores: How to support someone who is grieving without smothering them Why “How are you?” can feel impossible to answer Anger toward God, loved ones, and life itself Trauma, emotional honesty, and parenting through grief The balance between needing solitude and needing connection Why every person experiences grief differently Joanna also discusses her one-woman show Widow, which she is bringing to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and how storytelling can help teach people how to truly love and support those who are grieving. Joanna's work: The Occasional Epiphany by Joanna Lowe Cup A Joe Productions Facebook Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player. Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes: Fishing Without Bait Patreon Pick up our book: Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book

In December 2019, Stephanie Browitt boarded a tour to Whakaari, also known as White Island, with her father Paul and younger sister Krystal during a family cruise through New Zealand. At 2:11pm, the volcano erupted. Krystal was killed on the island. Stephanie and Paul survived, but suffered catastrophic burns. Weeks later, Paul died from his injuries too. Stephanie spent months in hospital undergoing surgeries, skin grafts and rehabilitation, while her mother Marie faced the unimaginable reality of caring for her surviving daughter while grieving both her husband and youngest child. In the years since the eruption, Stephanie has spoken publicly about her recovery and become a powerful advocate for burns survivors and body acceptance. But Marie has rarely spoken in depth about what happened to their family — until now. In this extraordinarily intimate and emotional conversation with Kate Langbroek, Stephanie and Marie sit down together for their most extensive interview to date, speaking candidly about survival, visible scars, grief, motherhood, survivor’s guilt, humour, resilience, and the bond that carried them through unimaginable loss. If this episode brings up anything difficult for you, support is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14. Out of the Ashes by Stephanie and Marie Browitt is out now. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE. What To Listen To Next: Listen: Sophie Smith Lost Her Premature Triplets And Then Her Husband. This Is How She Kept Going Listen: Patrick Brammall Turned Down The Devil Wears Prada 2. Then He Got A Call Listen: Dee Salmin Went ‘Boy Sober’ For Three Years. This Is What She Learnt Listen: How Robin Bailey Survived Repeated, Unimaginable Loss Listen: Lisa Wilkinson Was Eveywhere. Then She Wasn't Listen: Natalie Bassingthwaighte: “The Night That Ended My Marriage” Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Watch No Filter on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram here. Follow us on TikTok here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Stephanie and Marie Browitt Host: Kate Langbroek Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown Executive Producer: Bree Player Assistant Producer: Coco Lavigne Audio and Video Producer: Josh Green Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailGreetings adult-children,It was an honor to sit in a deep & meaningful conversation with my colleague & therapist Tricia Giambelluca in this episode about how to break the spell of scapegoat shame & feeling like an imposter in your romantic, work and platonic relationships.We unpacked alot of misinformation about how these trauma loops get passed down to us yet we have the power to release, unpack and transform them without the need to blame and shame ourselves.About Tricia:Tricia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings over two decades of dedicated experience to her practice at Mobile Counseling of New York. She earned her Master of Science degree from Canisius College in 2007 and has since cultivated extensive expertise in treating trauma, substance abuse, autism spectrum disorders, and anxiety disorders. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Tricia serves a diverse range of clients, including children, teens, adults, veterans, and LGBTQ individuals, ensuring culturally responsive care that honors each person's unique background and experiences.At the heart of Tricia's therapeutic approach is her commitment to Eclectic Therapy, which allows her to thoughtfully adapt treatment to each client's individual needs and goals. Her comprehensive toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), play therapy, family systems therapy, and mindfulness practices, among many others. Whether working with couples navigating relationship challenges or supporting young people through developmental transitions, Tricia meets clients exactly where they are, creating a foundation for meaningful growth and healing.Tricia finds profound fulfillment in witnessing her clients' transformative journeys, describing it as the most rewarding aspect of her work to watch individuals blossom and develop into someone they never dreamed they could be. When not in session, Tricia enjoys reading, creating diamond art, and kayaking.Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1082934Mobile Counseling of NY:https://www.mcnys.comTricia's Page: https://www.mcnys.com/clinicians/tricia-giambellucaAs always, I'm offering inner child mentoring sessions & discovery sessions on my website at https://vandanalighthealing.comThe first step to healing recovery is to come out of denial and hiding and not let the past define you.Thank you for listening and see you in the next adult-child podcast episode!Bless you & your inner children,Vandana Atara NoorahSupport the showStay Connected with Vandana Light Healing :✨ Website: vandanalighthealing.com YouTube: @VandanaLightHealing Facebook: VandanaLightHealing Podcast: Hope & Healing LinkedIn: Vandana Atara Noorah Instagram: @vandana_light_healing Amazon Author: Vandana Atara Noorah

LISTEN WITHOUT ADS ON PATREON: www.patron.com/dopeypodcast  Summary Dave opens Dopey Greatest Hits with an AI Dopey song from Josh Clark, updates the chaos around Katz's, Action Bronson, Paul Wall, the Divided Sky festival, Susan's birthday, and the Dopey short film festival. A listener voicemail tells a wild guru story involving opium, coke, mushrooms, MDMA, hot springs, and pee drinking. Dave reads Patreon and Spotify comments from the Gilbert Trejo replay before playing the Gabor Maté episode. In the Gabor Maté interview, Dave and Dr. Maté talk addiction, trauma, shame, ADD, dopamine, recovery, psychedelics, ayahuasca, the “stupid friend,” food addiction, and why addiction is not the primary problem but an attempt to soothe pain. Dr. Maté explains that recovery means getting yourself back. PLUS MORE< MORE, MORE!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 Welcome to Episode 2 of our special mini-series recorded at the Airport Fire Officers Association (AFOA) Conference 2026, where we are sharing some of the most powerful presentations and conversations from across the aviation fire and rescue sector. In this episode, I sit down with Matt Bourner from Manchester Airport Fire Service to hear an extraordinary story of resilience after trauma. Following a devastating motorcycle collision in 2019, Matt lost part of his leg and was initially told it could take years before he walked again. Through determination, discipline and an unwavering commitment to his recovery, he returned to work within months and resumed full operational firefighting duties just one year later. This conversation explores the physical and psychological challenges of rebuilding after life changing injury, the role of support from family and colleagues, and the mindset required to overcome adversity. Matt's story is a powerful reminder that resilience is not about avoiding hardship, but about refusing to let it define what comes next. Learn about AFOA HEREAccess all episodes, documents, GIVEAWAYS & debriefs HEREPodcast Apparel, Hoodies, Flags, Mugs HERE Please check out our Partners supporting this episode areWilliam Wood Watches - Discount code FFPODCAST gives the user 10% off full range on websiteFIRST TACTICAL- tactical gear for elite operatorsGORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyJAFCOIDEXFIRE & EVACUATION SERVICE LTD Send us Fan MailSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.***Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

In Part 2 of our conversation with Joanna Lowe, we move into a deeply personal and profound discussion about grief, trauma, and what it means to rebuild a life after devastating loss. Joanna shares the story of losing her husband just months after their marriage—a loss that didn't just take a partner, but reshaped her entire world. She opens up about experiencing prolonged grief disorder, losing years of her life to trauma, and the physical, emotional, and neurological effects that followed. This conversation explores: The reality of grief beyond what society expects How trauma impacts the body and mind The loss of identity, faith, and emotional connection Why “I know how you feel” can be harmful The importance of sitting with pain instead of trying to fix it This is not a conversation about “moving on.” It's about learning to exist again. Beyond her personal journey, Joanna continues to create across multiple platforms:

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Carol and Beth Broom dive deep into the complexities of trauma and its profound impact on relationships, particularly within the Christian community. Beth shares her unique perspective, distinguishing between traumatic experiences and the internal responses that shape how we process pain including how to rebuilding trust. Together, they explore the Christian Trauma Healing Network and the SAFE model—an innovative framework designed to offer accessible resources for trauma survivors and their supporters. The conversation reminds us of the importance of bringing our pain and emotions before God, framing this act as both a step of faith and wisdom. You can connect with Beth Broom on her website, Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.       Check out the Counsel for Life podcast Beth Broom co-hosts with Eliza Huie.      Find out more about the Christian Trauma Healing Network Find out more about Dr. Carol Ministries In-Person Intensives - Experience true healing and wholeness in a safe environment as you unpack your story around intimacy and relationships while inviting Jesus to be part of that story.     Interested in a one-on-one format? Find out more about individual coaching with Dr. Carol.          Dr. Carol loves to hear from you! You can send a confidential message here. 

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like your body is constantly on high alert? Finding true peace begins right from within. Healing starts with creating a safe, loving space in your own mind and body.In this uplifting episode, we sit down with the incredible Evelyn Mutebi to discuss the transformative power of regulating the nervous system. Evelyn opens up about her personal healing journey, offering a gentle reminder that profound restoration is possible for all of us. You'll discover practical, nurturing ways to calm an overwhelmed mind, release stored tension, and deeply reconnect with your authentic self.Ready to embrace the calm you so deeply deserve? Tune in to learn how to turn your body into a sanctuary of peace.Connect with Evelyn How's My Nervous System Quiz     I Connect with us at Exalted Health

After a serious 22-foot fall onto a cement pool deck, Brock Martin was rushed to The University of Kansas Health System with multiple traumatic injuries, including facial fractures, broken ribs, a collapsed lung, broken toes and a shattered kneecap. In this Morning Medical Update, Brock shares his trauma recovery journey alongside members of his care team, including ENT surgeon Dr. Omar Karadaghy and orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Archie Heddings. They explain what happens after a fall from a significant height, how doctors repair complex injuries, and what recovery can look like after multiple fractures, surgery and physical therapy. Brock's story is a powerful look at trauma care, orthopedic trauma surgery, facial fracture treatment, knee surgery, rehab and the long road back after a life-changing injury.

"Eating clean" is more than a diet; it’s a dialogue with your cells. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Pinkston welcomes New York Times bestselling author and fitness pioneer Tosca Reno to discuss the evolution of the Eat Clean Revolution and the spiritual journey of transformation. Both women share their remarkable stories of losing over 150 pounds and the "inside job" required to sustain that change. Tosca opens up about her "on her knees" moment in 2013—facing profound loss and bankruptcy—and how she used gratitude, movement, and nutrition to rebuild a life of purpose. In this episode, you’ll discover: Nutrition vs. Food: Why Tosca views plants and protein as "encoded information" for the body rather than just calories. The Molecules of Hope: How physical movement creates biological shifts that combat despair. Transform 12: A deep dive into Tosca’s 12-week high-touch program designed specifically for women over 40 to master nutrition, movement, and emotional self-care. The Identity Shift: Why long-term wellness requires "breaking up" with your old self and embracing the shadow and light of your journey. Kintsugi Wellness: How to repair the broken parts of your life with "gold" to shine brighter than before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 239 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down in person at Teep Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona with amateur Muay Thai fighter Calie Patrick for one of the most important conversations ever featured on the podcast.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse, grooming, trauma, and predatory behavior inside martial arts spaces.Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673Calie shares her personal story of getting involved in martial arts as a teenager, transitioning from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into Muay Thai, and eventually becoming the victim of grooming and sexual abuse by a coach while she was still a minor.This episode explores not only what happened, but also the deeper issues surrounding: Grooming and abuse in martial arts gyms  Warning signs parents, coaches, and students should recognize  The psychological impact of trauma and PTSD  Boundaries, mentorship, and power dynamics in combat sports  Why safe gym culture matters  Recovery, therapy, and healing through martial arts  How Muay Thai helped Calie rebuild confidence and identity  The importance of empowering women in combat sports Jonathan and Calie also discuss how martial arts gyms can create safer environments through better communication, awareness, supervision, and accountability.While difficult at times, this conversation is ultimately about resilience, healing, and helping protect future generations of martial artists.If you are involved in martial arts as a student, parent, coach, or gym owner, this is an important episode to hear.Follow Calie Patrick: Instagram: @riseoftherebels_  Personal Instagram: @thegoldengirl_azSupport the showLeave a message or text us 24/7/365!+1-805-456-3316

Learn what healing looks like after 40 years of identity collapse in Christian patriarchy. Tia Levings is a New York Times bestselling author, featured in Amazon's "Shiny Happy People," who escaped Christian fundamentalism, recovered from religious trauma, and now decodes why patriarchal family structures mirror the theocratic policies taking shape in American government right now. In this episode, Tia walks us through: The mechanics of silence culture and why it protects abusers How to identify when you're in a high-control group (it's rarely obvious) Why women brought into patriarchal power structures become scapegoats What healing actually looks like (not spiritual bypassing, not "I'm grateful it happened") The healing modalities that work for complex PTSD after religious trauma How modern politics is the scaled-up version of the family systems she lived in This is a warm, grounded conversation about one of the most urgent cultural issues we're not talking about clearly enough. Books mentioned: A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy (https://amzn.to/4tTCvug) I Belong to Me: A Survivor's Guide to Recovery and Hope After Religious Trauma — released May 5, 2026 (https://amzn.to/4epEiCy) Find Tia: Website: https://tialevings.com/ Substack: https://tialevings.substack.com/ Social: @TiaLevingsWriter Viral first appearance on Culture Changers Podcast "What Christian Patriarchy Doesn't Want You To Know" - https://youtu.be/aU6CcgskrUE Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/tCeYbmwcnXA Ready for your own megaphone for change - the podcast that grows? Schedule a free clarity call with me here: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

A Mesmer Mother's Day Special Episode of Open Loops with Greg's Hypnosis/NLP Trainer, Dr. Yvonne Oswald! And since BetterHelp and Talkspace probably aren't sliding into Greg's inbox for a sponsorship anytime soon: “No More Therapists!” indeed. Let's be precise here: this is a pro-mental-health conversation that moves far beyond conventional ideas of psychotherapy. Dr. Yvonne Oswald has spent over 30 years in clinical sessions, trainings, and live demonstrations helping people move through deep trauma, emotional chaos, limiting beliefs, and inner disarray toward peace, power, and freedom in their own minds. She just knows how to do it fast. After a lifetime of teaching hypnosis, NLP, language mastery, emotional release, and mind technology, while continuing to refine and create new methods, Dr. Yvonne has put her work into her new book, No More Therapists: Your Brain Has The Answer, where she teaches readers how to clear negative emotions in minutes, rather than spend years circling the same pain. Greg had the chance to study with her in Niagara Falls, Canada, inside her healing house during her Hypnosis Master Training and Every Word Has Power live coaching experience. Years later, he still considers her breakdown of Mind Magic, emotional release, submodalities, high-vibration language, and unconscious reprogramming some of the clearest, most lucid, and most practical material ever explored on Open Loops. Which says a lot, considering this show has also covered how to have a five-minute conversation with Bigfoot that borders on flirtatious. This episode is different. You will learn. You will shift. You may even experience one of the techniques working on you while you listen. In this unique episode, you'll discover: -Why your brain may already have the answer before your conscious mind knows how to ask the question. -How Dr. Yvonne's Mind Magic process uses breath, gaze, anchoring, and language to interrupt emotional patterns rapidly. -Why “negative emotions” may be less like permanent wounds and more like mislabeled files waiting to be cleared. -How low-energy words can quietly program stress, limitation, and emotional contraction into the nervous system. -Why changing one word can alter the direction of your unconscious “GPS.” -What most hypnotists miss about emotional neutrality, and why neutral may be the real doorway before joy, peace, or manifestation. -How Dr. Yvonne blends grounded NLP structure with spiritual healing, source connection, and higher-consciousness work without losing practical precision. Listen if you're interested in hypnosis, NLP, trauma healing, manifestation, emotional release, language patterns, mind technology, or the strange possibility that your brain has been waiting for better instruction (ie. "Can you use me instead of ChatGPT for once?")   Dr. Yvonne's Links Get Dr. Yvonne Oswald's Safety Box:https://globalwelcome.com/safety-box Sign up now to receive Dr. Yvonne's Safety Box, a free collection of rapid emotional-release techniques designed to help you calm emotional “tsunamis” and return to neutral fast. You'll also be notified when her new book, No More Therapists: Your Brain Has The Answer, comes out next week on May 16th. Dr. Yvonne Oswald's Website:https://globalwelcome.com New Book:No More Therapists: Your Brain Has The Answer Clear negative emotions in minutes, not years. Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloops

Send us Fan MailInterior designer and TV personality Anouska Lancaster joins Sara Davison to share her powerful journey from surviving domestic abuse to rebuilding a life filled with freedom, creativity, and purpose.In this emotional episode, Anouska opens up about escaping coercive control, navigating fear and post-separation trauma, and how redesigning her home became the first step in healing and rediscovering herself.Together, Sara and Anouska discuss resilience, recovery, motherhood, confidence, and the transformative power of creating a life that truly feels like your own.A deeply inspiring conversation about courage, survival, and starting again.You can find Anouska Lancaster here:Instagram: @noushka_designThank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and combine, contribute and withdraw (from age 55, rising to 57 from 2028) online.Their website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like their Pension Calculator, blogs, videos and their monthly podcast - The Pension Confident Podcast.To find out more about pensions and divorce, take a look at the resources on their website.Take control of your retirement today with PensionBee.When investing, your capital is at risk.Support the showFind more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/Follow me on social media►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoachTwitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/T7Po1ZP6iU8   Have you ever felt that traditional talk therapy wasn't enough to reach the deepest layers of your trauma? Is it possible to reclaim your peace of mind through the power of gentle touch and tapping? What if you could learn simple, self-applied techniques to soothe your nervous system in minutes?   In this episode, we explore the bridge between traditional Eastern wisdom and modern somatic insights to unlock new pathways for healing. Dr. Adriana is joined by Mitsuko Ito, a licensed massage therapist and certified trainer in Trauma Tapping Technique (TTT), EFT tapping, and Havening Techniques. Mitsuko shares her vulnerable journey of healing from complex PTSD and how she discovered powerful, self-help tools that transformed her life. This episode invites you to move beyond "managing" symptoms into a space of true nervous system regulation, clarity, and connection.   In this episode: The Power of Self-Applied Healing: How Mitsuko used tapping and Havening to navigate her own C-PTSD recovery. TTT vs. EFT: Understanding the critical difference between the Trauma Tapping Technique—a simplified "first-aid" tool—and the more verbal Emotional Freedom Techniques. Decoding Havening: Exploring how specific touch patterns can de-link traumatic memories from emotional distress through the creation of delta waves. The Body's Energetic Entry Points: How massage therapy and meridian charts revealed the overlap between physical tension and emotional stagnation. Global Impact of TTT: The work of the Peaceful Heart Network in providing trauma relief to conflict zones and refugees. Simplifying Somatic Tools: Why "simple" is often more effective than "complex" when the brain is in a survival state.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Mitsuko's website: https://DecaturTMJ.com  Peaceful Heart Network (TTT): peacefulheart.se Havening Techniques: havening.org EFT International: eftinternational.org How emotional/energetic stagnation may be connected to TMJ issues or chronic pain: https://eftuniverse.com/pain-management/eft-for-temporomandibular-joint-dysfunction/   About Mitsuko: Mitsuko is a licensed massage therapist and certified trainer in TTT Tapping, EFT Tapping, and Havening Techniques, and a frequent workshop presenter on college campuses. Mitsuko's work bridges traditional Eastern wisdom with modern insights into emotion and psychology, focusing on simple, practical strategies that anyone can use. The goal is to make powerful neuro-regulation tools accessible so people can experience more clarity, connection, and consciousness.   “I would highly recommend training in EFT, tapping or Havening, because that's how I was able to help myself.” – Mitsuko   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***ed Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.    

Find Part 2 of this conversation with Nina Funnell here. Nina Funnell survived a violent assault as a young woman, fighting off her attacker and escaping to call the police. Although he was never found, the experience became a turning point. Within weeks, she chose to speak publicly, challenging stigma, victim-blaming, and the silence surrounding violence against women. Since then, Nina has become a leading advocate and journalist, driving national conversations and legal reform. Through campaigns like Let Her Speak and Justice Shouldn’t Hurt, she has helped change laws, amplify survivor voices, and secure millions in funding for victim support services. Today, she joins us to discuss her work supporting victim-survivors and their families, and the fight for a more just system. LINKS Find out more about the Keep Counselling Confidential campaign here. If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. GET IN TOUCH Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @truecrimeconversations Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note. Make sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple & Spotify to let us know how you're liking the episodes. CREDITS Guest: Nina Funnell Host: Gemma Bath Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Video Editor: Julian Rosario Audio Engineer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Part 2 of Nina Funnell’s story. You can listen to Part 1 here. Nina Funnell survived a violent assault as a young woman, fighting off her attacker and escaping to call the police. Although he was never found, the experience became a turning point. Within weeks, she chose to speak publicly, challenging stigma, victim-blaming, and the silence surrounding violence against women. Since then, Nina has become a leading advocate and journalist, driving national conversations and legal reform. Through campaigns like Let Her Speak and Justice Shouldn’t Hurt, she has helped change laws, amplify survivor voices, and secure millions in funding for victim support services. Today, she joins us to discuss her work supporting victim-survivors and their families, and the fight for a more just system. LINKS Find out more about the Keep Counselling Confidential campaign here. If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. GET IN TOUCH Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @truecrimeconversations Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note. Make sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple & Spotify to let us know how you're liking the episodes. CREDITS Guest: Nina Funnell Host: Gemma Bath Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Video Editor: Julian Rosario Audio Engineer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens to your identity when the system that formed you was built to erase it? In this deeply personal and clear-eyed conversation, New York Times bestselling author Tia Levings returns to A World of Difference with her new book, a survivor's guide that meets you wherever you are on the road to recovery. Whether you were raised in high-control religion, are navigating the aftermath of leaving, or are simply trying to understand why you still silence yourself in rooms where it feels unsafe to speak, this episode is for you. In This Episode: Why personhood itself becomes the problem inside high-control religious systems, and what it costs to live there How "quiet is good, quiet is safe" becomes a form of self-policing that follows you long after you leave What relearning "no" looks like for someone who had consent conditioned out of them Why recovery isn't a tidy upward arc, and the danger of skipping the transition period The pull to cult-hop and how healing your sense of internal belonging makes you less vulnerable to manipulation The moment Tia first knew, truly knew, that she belonged to herself About Tia Levings: Tia Levings is the New York Times bestselling author of A Well-Trained Wife and her new book I Belong to Me: A Survivor's Guide to Recovery and Hope After Religious Trauma. Her work decodes the fundamentalist influences in news and culture, and has appeared in Teen Vogue, Salon, Newsweek, and the Huffington Post. She appeared in the hit Amazon docu-series Shiny Happy People and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction & Cold Open 01:07 — How Tia showed up differently writing I Belong to Me 03:22 — Living in a framework where your personhood is the problem 06:25 — "Quiet is good, quiet is safe" — two kinds of silencing 08:27 — Relearning "no" after having it conditioned out of you 11:30 — Suffer well: how doctrine functions as a control mechanism 14:20 — Die to self, the JOY acronym, and reclaiming a disappeared self 17:20 — Why leaving isn't as simple as just leaving 20:01 — What recovery actually looks like — the swamp, the crash, the transition 23:55 — Cult-hopping, fawning, and staying wary of gurus 31:23 — "I had no self" — building identity and belonging to yourself 37:49 — Outro and final reflections Find Tia Levings at: Pre-order I Belong to Me and get Tia's thank-you gifts Social media: @TiaLevingsWriter (all platforms) Subscribe, leave a review at https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/reviews/new/, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Visit https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com for more resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices