Podcasts about trauma recovery

When someone has experienced trauma, chronic stress, or progressive illness, their own physical body can start to feel like an unsafe environment. They often report feeling disconnected from or even "betrayed" by their physical shape. How do we help clients shift out of a constant, cellular state of survival and return to a state of safety, trust, and connection?In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, host Michele Lawrence sits down with Meredith Phipps, C-IAYT, founder of Essentia Yoga Therapy. Meredith masterfully weaves together traditional yoga therapy, somatic practices, and polyvagal theory to help clients reforge a trusted relationship with their physical selves.Together, they explore the somatic architecture of trauma, how polyvagal-informed tools adapt seamlessly to changing and aging bodies, and why building a completely new relationship with the body is a radical—yet necessary—shift in clinical care.In this conversation, we explore:The Cellular Level of Survival: Why trauma alters a person's relationship with their body and why top-down talk therapy sometimes struggles to reach deep somatic holding patterns.Polyvagal Theory on the Mat: How to demystify complex nervous system states (fight, flight, freeze) so clients in heightened defense can practically track their state.Trauma Recovery & Aging: The surprising intersection between trauma-informed somatic tools and supporting individuals navigating progressive illness or changing physical capabilities.Personalized Inquiry vs. Fixed Shapes: How tailored, responsive yoga therapy alters clinical outcomes compared to standard, general studio classes.From Management to Awe: How practitioners can help clients shift away from viewing the body as "something problematic to manage" toward treating it as a sacred space of reverence and wonder.

Trauma isn't just something that happens to us—it can shape how our nervous system responds to the world for years. In this conversation, Dr. Lorne Brown sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Arielle Schwartz to explore how trauma, the nervous system, and the vagus nerve influence everything from burnout and anxiety to chronic illness, relationships, and overall wellbeing.Together, they discuss polyvagal theory, why many people experience a "wake-up call" in midlife, how the body stores unresolved experiences, and practical ways to restore resilience through body-based healing, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation.Key Takeaways:Trauma is stored in both the body and the nervous system—not just in memory.Healing requires both top-down (mind) and bottom-up (body) approaches.A healthy nervous system is flexible, not permanently stuck in stress or shutdown.Midlife often exposes unresolved patterns that have been hidden for decades.Self-awareness, self-compassion, and body-based practices help restore resilience and coherence.Where to find Dr. Arielle Schwartz:Website: https://drarielleschwartz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arielleschwartzboulderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drarielleschwartzYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LUxnXbReV7I5cEzvb46sQBook: https://drarielleschwartz.com/books-by-dr-schwartz/Blog: https://drarielleschwartz.com/blog/ Podcast: https://drarielleschwartz.com/podcast-appearances/ Dr. Arielle Schwartz's Bio:Renowned speaker, author, and esteemed clinical psychologist, Dr. Arielle Schwartz has been widely recognized for her research and clinical advancements in trauma treatment, which have shaped the landscape of trauma recovery and elevated the standard of care all across therapeutic settings.Dr. Schwartz promotes a strength-based, embodied approach to trauma recovery that emphasizes self-driven healing to facilitate post-traumatic growth. Drawing on the principles of EMDR, somatic psychology, mindfulness-based therapies, and relational psychotherapy, she developed Resilience Informed Therapy—an integrative model of care for facilitating recovery from childhood trauma, PTSD, complex-PTSD and Dissociation.Dr. Schwartz has been teaching therapeutic yoga since 2008, and she is the author of Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery, a widely referenced guide to applied Polyvagal Theory for trauma recovery. She has also authored numerous books covering extensive research and guiding techniques in trauma treatment.

Show Notes What does mental health look like when someone has lost everything? In this inspiring episode of Why Not Me?, Tony Mantor sits down with Weanne Estrada, Mental Health Specialist with ADRA International (Adventist Development and Relief Agency), to explore the realities of humanitarian work in more than 120 countries around the world. Together they discuss how mental health extends far beyond therapy, why culture matters in treatment, the resilience of refugees, and how communities recover after unimaginable loss. Wynne shares powerful stories from disaster zones, refugee camps, and conflict areas while offering hope through compassion, dignity, and human connection. This conversation challenges common misconceptions about refugees, humanitarian aid, serious mental illness, and recovery while reminding us that every person deserves to be seen first as a human being. Whether you're passionate about mental health, humanitarian work, autism advocacy, or simply understanding the human experience, this episode will leave a lasting impression. In This Episode What humanitarian mental health really looks like Why trauma is only part of the story The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) model explained Supporting refugees with dignity and respect Cultural differences in mental health care Serious mental illness and psychosis around the world Building resilience after disaster and displacement Fighting stigma through education and lived experience The importance of community, hope, and purpose Why recovery is often found in ordinary moments Learn more about ADRA International at:https://adra.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I am joined by my great friend, Paul Coffey of the Keep Kickin' Podcast.Disclaimer on this episode, Paul and I discuss extremely traumatic events and if you have experienced trauma, please listen as best as you can.

Listen without ads on patreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This week on Dopey! We kick things off catching up with Dopey Nation, talking recovery, life, and the strange little community that's grown around this dumb podcast on drugs, addiction, and dumb shit. We dive into a listener voicemail about loving an addict, codependency, and the painful reality that sometimes helping someone means stepping back. As always, there's plenty of laughter, honesty, and reminders that none of us have to do this alone. Then Ben Croxton sits down and tells one of the wildest stories we've ever featured. Ben grew up homeschooled in rural Alabama before drugs completely hijacked his life. What started with weed turned into pills, OxyContin, cocaine, meth, and eventually heroin. He talks about getting kicked out of homeschool for smoking weed, discovering drug culture while working at Outback Steakhouse, stealing anything that wasn't nailed down, shooting cocaine at eighteen years old, smoking meth out of homemade light bulbs, surviving overdoses, watching friends get murdered over meth deals, and somehow waking up every day to do it all again. Somehow, it doesn't end there. Ben eventually finds recovery, rebuilds his life one day at a time, and becomes one of the people behind the scenes helping Dopey grow into the community it is today. It's funny, heartbreaking, completely unfiltered, and a reminder that no matter how far things go, recovery is still possible. PLUS MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with therapist and trail runner Karina Chandler for a powerful, honest conversation about childhood trauma, addiction, eating disorders, and what long-term recovery can really look like. Karina shares growing up in a tiny farm town in Oregon, surviving severe childhood sexual abuse, navigating complex PTSD and dissociation, and building an identity around “helping everyone else” while silently struggling herself. She opens up about high-functioning alcoholism, being introduced to meth in her own home, losing her marriage, home, professional license, and temporary custody of her children, and how community, inner-child work, and somatic healing helped her rebuild her life. Today, Karina is over four years sober, back in private practice, deeply involved in the recovery community, co-parenting her kids, and even starting a new career while continuing to support others through therapy and leadership. If you've survived trauma, struggled with an eating disorder, felt burned out as a helper, or are trying to find your own recovery path, this episode is vulnerable, intelligent, and hopeful. If this conversation speaks to you, please like, comment, and subscribe—and share it with someone who needs to know they're not alone today. #RecoveryOnAir #KarinaChandler #ChristinDay #TraumaRecovery #ComplexPTSD #EatingDisorderRecovery #BulimiaRecovery #AnorexiaRecovery #ChildhoodAbuseSurvivor #RecoveryDharma #SoberCommunity #SomaticHealing #InnerChildWork #CodependencyRecovery #FaithAndRecovery #WomenInRecovery #BehavioralHealth #ArizonaRecovery #CrossroadsRecovery #PhoenixRecovery #PrattPodcasting

Anu Verma is a Trauma Recovery and Relationship Expert who empowers people to understand how trauma shapes their self-worth, identity, and relationships, and how to break the cycle. Website: https://victim2victor.net/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/healing.journeyy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anuvermaV2V  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2v  CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!

Anu Verma is a Trauma Recovery and Relationship Expert who empowers people to understand how trauma shapes their self-worth, identity, and relationships, and how to break the cycle. Website: https://victim2victor.net/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/healing.journeyy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anuvermaV2V  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2v  CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!

Anu Verma is a Trauma Recovery and Relationship Expert who empowers people to understand how trauma shapes their self-worth, identity, and relationships, and how to break the cycle. Website: https://victim2victor.net/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/healing.journeyy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anuvermaV2V  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2v  CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!

One of our most-loved conversations is back! In this powerful episode, somatic practitioner Sarah Baldwin joins Jessica for a masterclass in understanding the invisible walls that hold us back, building the capacity to receive more goodness, and becoming the loving protector our younger selves needed. They explore the often-missed connection between manifestation, nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and self-worth, unpacking the invisible patterns that keep us stuck in procrastination, self-sabotage, and fear—even when we know exactly what we want. Through personal stories, vulnerability, and practical insight, Sarah and Jessica reveal why so many of us struggle to take aligned action toward love, purpose, abundance, visibility, and fulfillment—and what it takes to finally move forward. If you've ever wondered why you can envision your future but struggle to embody it, why success can feel overwhelming, or why your deepest desires trigger your deepest fears, this episode offers a compassionate roadmap forward. This conversation shines a light on the subconscious and nervous system blocks we're actively working through in the Be Seen Challenge. Take the kickoff quiz in the TBM app and take the first step toward becoming your most visible, authentic, and magnetic self. Find the complete show notes here → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast   Resources: The Be Seen Challenge Stop playing small in your career, relationships, and life and step into your magnetic, expressed power. Now LIVE inside The Pathway.   Summer Sale: $23/Month Start your manifestation journey at our lowest price of the season: $23/month! Join now and step into the Be Seen Challenge with us before this offer ends.   Free Masterclass: Step Into Your F*ck It Energy If you missed our live masterclass with Lacy and Jessica — don't worry, you can still watch the replay! Learn how to step into your f*ck it energy and feel genuinely safe being seen.   Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential. LEARN MORE HERE   Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge, Money Challenge, and Nervous System Reset available now!   New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire  Get Expanded! 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(Including the Fight or Flight DI, Inner Child DI, Safe to Be Seen DI)   Connect with Sarah Baldwin! @sarahbcoaching on IG https://www.sarahbaldwincoaching.com/ You Make Sense on Apple Podcasts You Make Sense - Sarah's somatic healing program - join the waitlist HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast

Resources5-Step Boundary Setting Process (google doc)ArticlesWhat is Enmeshment, and How Do You Set Boundaries?Enmeshment vs. Codependency: 7 DifferencesWhat is Enmeshment? 12 Signs To Spot It + How to HealUnderstanding the Fawn Response: Coping Mechanism in Trauma Recovery by Mona Kirstein, PhDIs it Codependency or Trauma Bonding? How to Tell the DifferenceBooksSet Boundaries, Find Peace* by Nedra Glover TawwabHow to Do the Work* by Dr. Nicole LePera  Become a member of The Soul Horizon community (or give a one-time donation) to support the podcast. Thank you for your generous support—it breathes life into The Soul Horizon.

402-521-3080In this episode, special guest Dr. Jan Canty shares her profound journey as a homicide survivor, exploring the impact of trauma, resilience, and community support. Her story offers valuable insights into healing and the importance of understanding trauma's lasting effects.Email aftermath.of.homicide@gmail.com for information or to express an interest in registering in Dr. Jan Canty's conference.ResourcesJan Canty's Website Domino Effect Podcast Beautiful Ashes by Shelley Edwards Jorgensen Talk Early, Talk Often by Stephanie OlsonKey  TopicsImpact of trauma and lossResilience and post-traumatic growthCommunity support and remembranceLegal and social challenges for survivorsPersonal journey of healing and advocacySound  Bites"Freedom is not guaranteed.""Trauma is life-altering.""People have far more capacity for resilience than they realize."Support the showEveryone has resilience, but what does that mean, and how do we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, an expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and trauma, and shares the everyday struggles and joys of everyday life. As a wife, mom, and CEO she gives commentaries and, sometimes, a few rants to shed light on what makes a person resilient. So, if you have experienced adversity in life in any way and want to learn how to better lead your family, your workplace, and, well, your life, this podcast is for you!https://setmefreeproject.nethttps://www.stephanieolson.com/

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.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when survivors share experiences that challenge our assumptions about trauma, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm?In this episode, Karl Gessler sits down with Kelly Hawley of Warrior Bride Ministries to discuss her journey from childhood sexual abuse to healing, freedom, and a calling to help survivors of severe trauma.Kelly shares how Warrior Bride Ministries ministers to those recovering from ritual abuse, fragmentation, and complex trauma through biblical inner healing, deliverance, prayer ministry, intensives, free classes, and the annual Counting the Cost Conference.Karl and Kelly also discuss some of the unusual reports they've encountered while ministering to survivors, including claims of alien abductions, sleeper programming, soul transference, and other experiences that often cause churches to dismiss those seeking help. Rather than ignoring these testimonies, they discuss why the Church must become willing to listen, seek biblical discernment, and walk compassionately with survivors toward healing in Christ.Whether you're involved in deliverance ministry, minister to trauma survivors, or simply want to better understand this often-overlooked area of ministry, this conversation offers thoughtful insight and practical encouragement.In This Episode Kelly Hawley's testimony of healing from childhood sexual abuse  Ministering to survivors of ritual abuse and severe trauma  Fragmentation and inner healing  Deliverance ministry for complex cases  Sleeper programming and unusual survivor reports  Alien abduction and soul transference claims  Why many churches struggle to believe survivors  Building ministries that are safe for healing  Warrior Bride Ministries and the Counting the Cost ConferenceREGISTER HERE >>https://warriorbrideministries.com/conference2026Support the show❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgessle...  / karlgessler  ...

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, Kevin sits down with Emily to explore the powerful connection between mental health, childhood trauma, and healing. Emily shares her experience working with children in the mental health field, discusses the different types of trauma and their lasting impact, and offers insight into the journey of trauma recovery. Together, they also dive into the transformative role of creativity and art in the healing process, highlighting how creative expression can foster resilience, hope, and emotional well-being.Whether you're interested in mental health, trauma-informed care, childhood healing, or the therapeutic power of creativity, this conversation offers encouragement, practical insights, and inspiration. Join us for this meaningful discussion.Check Out Emily's Work:http://www.larkspurtherapy.com/ Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin's Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.comCheck out Kevin's substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests' stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WHO THIS EPISODE HELPSAnyone navigating grief after the death of a child or loved one, survivors of domestic violence, families searching for missing loved ones, advocates, first responders, and anyone looking for hope after unimaginable trauma and loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GETA deeply personal conversation about grief, healing, child loss, resilience, advocacy, and how one family's unimaginable tragedy became a mission that is helping save lives and supporting families across the country.DESCRIPTION:Most people know how Gabby Petito's story ended. Far fewer know how her family's story continued.In this special bonus episode of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, Nick Gaylord republishes one of the most powerful conversations from the podcast's original Our Dead Dads series as the Gabby Petito Foundation prepares for its 2026 Charity Golf Event. Nick sits down with Gabby's mother, Nichole Schmidt, and bonus father, Jim Schmidt, for an intimate conversation about parenting, unimaginable child loss, grief, trauma, resilience, and the decision to transform heartbreak into purpose. Together with Joe Petito and Tara Petito, they have spent the past five years building the Gabby Petito Foundation into a nationally recognized voice for domestic violence awareness, missing persons advocacy, prevention, education, and support for families facing their darkest moments. Rather than allowing grief to define them, they have chosen to let Gabby's legacy inspire meaningful change. This conversation is not about the headlines—it is about healing, hope, and the extraordinary impact that can grow from love that never ends.This episode answers: How do parents survive the unimaginable grief of losing a child?  How has the Gabby Petito Foundation helped families affected by domestic violence and missing persons cases?  What was Gabby Petito like beyond the headlines?  How can grief be transformed into purpose and advocacy?  What can each of us do to help prevent domestic violence and support families experiencing traumatic loss? Key Takeaways: Grief doesn't disappear, but purpose can help carry us forward.  Every act of advocacy has the potential to save lives and change families forever.  Healing doesn't mean leaving a loved one behind—it means carrying their legacy forward.  Domestic violence awareness begins with education, conversation, and recognizing warning signs before it's too late.  Communities of compassion, volunteers, and supporters make life-changing work possible for families experiencing grief and trauma.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/

This week we're throwing back to a powerful conversation between Ivelisse and Megan Van Zyl, founder and CEO of Cancer Peace University. Megan dives into healing cancer from every angle, physical, emotional, and spiritual, starting with her favorite health tip: connecting lifestyle change to a deeper sense of purpose. She unpacks immune "anergy," chronic infections like H. pylori and hepatitis, toxins, parasites, and the often-overlooked links between thyroid health, mitochondrial function, and oxygen deficiency in cancer. Megan also walks through detox roadblocks like slow methylation, MTHFR issues, lymph stagnation, and liver backup, sharing practical tools like dry brushing, rebounding, coffee enemas, and infrared saunas, plus the role of modified citrus pectin in reducing cancer cell "clumping" around biopsy or surgery.But the conversation goes beyond the physical. Megan explores psycho-neuroimmunology and how childhood trauma can quietly suppress the immune system's natural killer cells, why talk therapy sometimes isn't enough, and offers gentle tools like free-association journaling and trauma timelines for deeper healing. Faith, hope, and stories of spontaneous remission are woven throughout, reflecting the heart of Cancer Peace University's mission. It's an episode full of insight, encouragement, and real hope for anyone walking through a cancer journey.Learn more about Megan Van Zyl and Cancer Peace University:https://cancerpeaceuniversity.com/the-bridge-program/ Suggested Resource Links:Cancer Peace UniversityBOOK:  Patient, Heal Thyself by Jordan RubinThe Warburg EffectBOOK:  Change Your Cancer Story: Why Some Heal & Others Don't by Megan Van ZylBOOK:  Braving the Storm: Find Hope During a Cancer Diagnosis by Megan Van ZylBOOK:  Fuel Your Body, Not Your Cancer - Anti Cancer Cookbook by Megan Van ZylYour donations power our podcast's mission to support cancer patients with hope, insights, and resources. Every contribution fuels our ability to uplift and empower. Join us in making a lasting impact. Donate now!

Send us Fan MailGreetings Adult-Child,Welcome to another Adult-Child in recovery podcast with my special guest Meghan Margherio.In this episode, we joined hearts & spoke about Meghan's new memoir called “Everwoven” where she openly & candidly spoke about her own chaotic childhood trauma and shared how despite the abuse & neglect she experienced in the past, she has found ways to find her joy and move beyond survival into hope, strength & recovery.MEGAN MARGHERIO is a trauma-informed embodiment coach and the founder of a growing movement to help survivors and sensitive souls reclaim presence, possibility and a sense of home within themselves. Her work lives at the intersection of lived experience and integrative healing, shaped by her own journey through childhood trauma, estrangement, complex PTSD, and the long, slow work of coming back to life.Through writing, somatic practices and soul-centered work, Margherio creates spaces where truth can be spoken, grief can be held, and joy can return — gently and on your own terms. She leads retreats, group programs and healing experiences that honor both the tenderness and resilience of trauma survivors, helping them reconnect to their stories, their bodies and their belonging. Find out more about Margherio & order your copy of her inspiring book on her website https://meghanmargherio.comTo learn a new self-care practice to reconnect with your beloved inner child, visit my website at https://vandanalighthealing.com & connect with me for a virtual cup of tea at https://calendly.com/vandanalighthealing/discovery-callPlease like, subscribe & leave a comment on my Adult-Child podcast & spread the love to all survivors of childhood trauma. Bless you, VandanaSupport 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

In this episode, we talk to Paul Drugan, who carried the emotional scars of growing up with a father who, behind closed doors, was controlling, violent and emotionally abusive. From the outside, his family looked successful and respectable. Inside the home, he was living in fear, convinced that somehow he deserved what was happening. Like many men, Paul never spoke about it. Instead, he buried the pain beneath achievement, alcohol, drugs and a lifetime of believing he wasn't good enough. It wasn't until adulthood that he began asking the question that changed everything: What if the person still controlling my life was someone who'd been dead for years? In this thoughtful and deeply moving conversation, Paul explains why forgiveness isn't about excusing abuse or letting someone "off the hook". Instead, he describes forgiveness as reclaiming your own life from someone who no longer deserves to shape it. In this episode you'll learn: Why childhood experiences can quietly shape adult relationships, confidence and self-worth. How unresolved trauma can lead to addiction, self-sabotage and emotional isolation. Why forgiveness isn't weakness and what it really means. How shame keeps men trapped in silence. Why acknowledging what happened is often the first step towards healing. This isn't simply a conversation about abuse. It's about freedom, identity and the possibility of living a life that is no longer defined by your past. Whether Paul's story mirrors your own or not, his reflections on shame, anger and forgiveness will resonate with anyone carrying emotional baggage they no longer want to carry. If you want to find out more about Paul, visit his website: https://pauldrugan.com/ where you can find his book ‘Forgiving Mr Jekyll' and you can also find it online at Amazon or Barnes & Noble. 

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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Part 3 of our conversation with returning guests Eamon and Merlin continues an honest and thoughtful discussion about curiosity, personal growth, and the courage to question long-held beliefs. The conversation explores how choosing facts over assumptions can lead to greater understanding, why asking "What if I'm wrong?" creates opportunities for growth, and how embracing uncertainty can become a pathway toward mindfulness. Eamon also shares deeply personal experiences involving trauma, faith, and the difficult process of deconstructing beliefs that no longer aligned with compassion or truth. Together, the discussion reflects on spirituality, healing, forgiveness, and finding hope beyond fear while emphasizing empathy instead of division. This episode continues the spirit of Fishing Without Bait—encouraging listeners to examine their own lives with openness, curiosity, and mindfulness. Learn more about Eamon and Merlin's podcast: https://agayandhisenby.fireside.fm/ More episodes from Sorgatron Media: https://www.sorgatronmedia.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Support ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

Part 3 of our conversation with returning guests Eamon and Merlin continues an honest and thoughtful discussion about curiosity, personal growth, and the courage to question long-held beliefs. The conversation explores how choosing facts over assumptions can lead to greater understanding, why asking "What if I'm wrong?" creates opportunities for growth, and how embracing uncertainty can become a pathway toward mindfulness. Eamon also shares deeply personal experiences involving trauma, faith, and the difficult process of deconstructing beliefs that no longer aligned with compassion or truth. Together, the discussion reflects on spirituality, healing, forgiveness, and finding hope beyond fear while emphasizing empathy instead of division. This episode continues the spirit of Fishing Without Bait—encouraging listeners to examine their own lives with openness, curiosity, and mindfulness. Learn more about Eamon and Merlin's podcast: https://agayandhisenby.fireside.fm/ More episodes from Sorgatron Media: https://www.sorgatronmedia.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Support ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

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

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.

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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

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 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

Bernie Meehan spent over 40 years on the front lines as both a paramedic and firefighter — responding to emergencies most people never have to witness. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Bernie opens up about the realities of a career spent in the chaos of life and death situations, the calls that stuck with him long after the sirens stopped, and what four decades in emergency services really does to a person. He breaks down what first responders actually deal with behind the scenes — the adrenaline, the trauma, the toughest moments — and the perspective on life that only comes from spending 40 years running toward danger when everyone else runs away. _____________________________________________ #Paramedic #Firefighter #FirstResponder _____________________________________________ Connect with Bernie Meehan: https://www.facebook.com/bernie.meehan/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 40 Years as a Paramedic and Firefighter — Bernie's Story 00:20 Growing Up in the Country and How It Shaped Everything 01:08 The Family Influence and the Moment He Knew Fire Service Was His Calling 02:11 His First Steps Into EMS and the Fire Service 02:52 Why He Chose Fire Service Over Everything Else 04:08 The Real Relationship Between Fire Service and Law Enforcement 05:06 What a Career as a Paramedic Actually Looks Like 06:12 Early Paramedic Training and the Manhattan Stories Nobody Forgets 07:18 How EMS Has Changed and Why It's Harder Than Ever 08:21 Paramedic vs Nurse — The Differences Nobody Talks About 09:44 How the Drug Crisis Changed Paramedic Work Forever 11:02 EMS Then vs Now — How the Opioid Epidemic Changed Everything 12:54 The Career Defining Moments That Changed How He Sees the Job 13:57 Why Paramedics and Firefighters Don't Get the Recognition They Deserve 15:07 Urban vs Rural EMS — The Quality Gap Nobody Discusses 17:17 Fire Service in Rural Areas and the Ambulance Access Problem 18:52 What It Takes to Become a Firefighter Today vs Then 20:16 The Training Education and Ongoing Learning Nobody Warns You About 22:23 The Biggest Challenges Facing New Firefighters Today 23:28 The Non Emergency Calls That Take Up More Time Than You Think 25:06 Holiday Hazards and the Thanksgiving Stories He'll Never Forget 27:29 How They Prioritize Calls and the Unusual Emergencies Nobody Expects 29:23 The Moments of Real Danger and What Command Leadership Really Looks Like 31:03 How Experienced Responders Predict Emergency Outcomes 32:13 The Most Common Calls and the Hidden Problem of Hoarding 34:34 Hoarding Obesity and the Unique Rescue Challenges Nobody Talks About 38:33 The Real Causes of House Fires and the Safety Culture That Could Prevent Them 40:31 How Modern Technology Is Changing Firefighting and Response Times 43:33 On the Scene — Incident Priorities and the Animal Rescues Nobody Expects 46:09 Coping With Tragedy — How First Responders Handle the Emotional Toll 51:10 How Mental Health Support for First Responders Has Finally Started to Change 54:28 Why There Is Never a Quiet Day in EMS — The Workload Reality 57:24 How Public Perception of First Responders Has Shifted 59:07 The Teamwork Between First Responders That Saves Lives 01:00:50 The Most Difficult Calls — Crashes and How Auto Technology Is Changing Everything 01:06:37 The Practical Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life in a Car Emergency 01:10:58 Holiday Emergencies — Fireworks Nightclubs and the Calls Nobody Plans For 01:14:50 The Unique Calls From Nightlife and What They Taught Him 01:20:26 How First Responders Are Adjusting to New and Changing Risks 01:26:39 Supporting Mental Health After Tragedy — What Actually Works 01:33:31 What It's Really Like Responding Inside Prisons and Institutions 01:37:37 Fire Safety in Prisons and Large Events — What Nobody Talks About 01:41:11 Mental Health Advocacy and the Long Road to Trauma Recovery 01:49:19 His Advice for New First Responders and How the System Needs to Change 01:51:31 Career Reflections — What 40 Years on the Front Lines Taught Him 01:54:10 Why He Embraced the Chaos and What It Gave Him 01:56:00 Final Thoughts — The Power of Change and What Comes Next _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/

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.