Break the cycle. Change lives. Childhood trauma leaves invisible scars — but recovery is possible. This podcast is a powerful space for transformation, where survivors, therapists, and coaches come together to explore the real path to recovery. Hosted by Barb Varcl Smith, founder of Your Steps Counselling and Trauma Response Reprogramming method, each episode dives deep into the emotional and physical impact of trauma, revealing how it shapes our minds, bodies, and relationships. Real storie ...
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Trauma Response Reprogramming Podcasts
This podcast is for people who want real self-development and deep inner work — the kind that transforms how you think, feel, respond, and lead your life. Here, we go into subconscious rewiring, emotional mastery, identity shifts, self-concept, mindset shifts, and breaking the patterns that keep you stuck. Each episode helps you understand why you repeat the same cycles, what’s driving your reactions, and how to reprogram the subconscious beliefs shaping your behavior. You’ll learn how to sh ...
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That’s Not Your Intuition — It’s Your Trauma Talking
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11:37Send us a text You’ve been told to “trust your gut.” But what if the voice you’re trusting… isn’t truth — it’s trauma? In this powerful episode of Not This Time, Kayla Burch breaks down the subtle but critical difference between intuitive knowing and trauma-led reactivity. If you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, labeling fear as discernment,…
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Send us a text You’ve done the business courses, the affirmations, the nervous system work — but something still feels off. This episode is your wake-up call. In this raw, honest conversation, Kayla sits down with leadership and business mentor Annie Whitney to unpack what’s really happening in the coaching and personal development space — and why …
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You Can’t Bypass What You Don’t Understand
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15:15Send us a text You say you’re over it. But your body’s bracing. Your thoughts are spiraling. Your jaw is tight and your chest is heavy. In this powerful episode of Not This Time, Kayla breaks down the truth behind spiritual bypassing, why “just choosing a new thought” doesn’t work, and what it actually takes to dissolve a pattern at the root. She s…
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The Circle of Validation: Why Praise Is Never Enough
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16:32Send us a text You’ve done the work. You’re self-aware, high-functioning, and on the outside, it looks like you’re crushing it… But inside? You’re still bracing. Still spiraling. Still wondering why the praise doesn’t land. This episode breaks down why. Kayla reveals the subconscious loop called The Circle of Validation — and how even the most self…
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Send us a text What if the trip, the win, or the next goal isn’t what you really want? In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden ways we escape our lives under the illusion of “self-care” or “freedom”—and why true peace has nothing to do with your environment and everything to do with your inner world. I’ll walk you through the mindset shift that…
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Send us a text You’ve been told to shift your mindset. To journal more. To say the affirmations. To think positive and your life will change. But what if that’s the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode of Not This Time, Kayla Burch exposes the toxic truth about mindset work—and why it’s not your solution. If you’ve been trying to manifest …
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When Your Past Tries to Hijack Your Power
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17:54Send us a text It’s subtle. It’s sneaky. And if you’re not paying attention, your past will convince you that you’re still the same version of you who got hurt, silenced, or shut down. In this episode of Not This Time, Kayla shares a powerful real-life moment when an old fear tried to take the mic—and how she chose differently. You’ll walk away kno…
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Why I Changed the Podcast: Welcome to Not This Time
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8:20Send us a text Welcome to Not This Time—the podcast for when repeating the pattern is no longer an option. Formerly known as The Emotional Revolution, this new evolution reflects a deeper, more activated version of you and me. We’re not just talking about awareness anymore—we’re talking about what you do with that awareness. In this first episode, …
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Three Months From Now, You’ll Thank Yourself—If You Do This
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23:46Send us a text 💜 The life you’re living today? You created it three months ago. And three months from now, you’ll either be proud of your growth or wishing you had started. This episode is all about embodied leadership, breaking through limitations, and fully stepping into your next level—starting NOW. 🔥 Are you leading yourself the way you want to…
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Breaking Limits & Owning Your Story with Ashley-Ann Pereira
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43:54Send us a text This episode hit me deeply. I had the honor of sitting down with Ashley Ann Pereira, a creative alchemist and book strategist who helps aspiring authors transform their life stories into tools for empowerment. Our conversation wasn’t just about storytelling—it was about breaking through the emotional and mental barriers that hold us …
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Stop Chasing Success to Feel Worthy—You’re Already Enough
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27:19Send us a text For most of my life, I believed success would finally make me feel good enough. I thought if I could achieve more, build a thriving business, and hit every milestone, I'd finally feel worthy. But no amount of external validation ever filled that void. In this solo episode of The Emotional Revolution Podcast, I’m diving deep into the …
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Overcoming Anxiety and Thriving: Loren Cellentani’s Story
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47:48Send us a text In this transformative episode of the Emotional Revolution Podcast, I sit down with Loren Cellentani, a Somatic Success Coach and host of The Sovereign Self Show. Loren shares her incredible journey of overcoming anxiety, stepping into alignment, and helping ambitious women redefine success by connecting deeply with their emotions an…
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Vulnerability Drives Growth with Erin Darden
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49:57Send us a text Join me on Episode 11 of the Emotional Revolution Podcast as I sit down with Erin F. Darden, Esq., an attorney turned certified emotional intelligence coach. Erin specializes in helping women improve communication and resolve conflicts in their relationships using her powerful 3Rs framework: Reflection, Resolution, and Reconnection. …
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Embracing Your Messy Self with Hannah Sol Marie
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51:02Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Sol Marie, founder of The Brave Btches Club* and a passionate advocate for women embracing their messy, authentic selves. Hannah shares her journey of creating a community where women can connect, grow, and support one another through the uncomfortable, messy "in-between" moments of life. We di…
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Honesty and Growth: Insights from 6x Founder Joanna Horton McPherson
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41:50Send us a text Discover how inner work can lead to outer success with Joanna Horton McPherson, a six-time founder, Harvard graduate, and meditation guide. Joanna shares her journey from self-doubt to empowering others to embrace authenticity and deliver transformative messages. Packed with insights on overcoming insecurity, merging personal and pro…
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From Lack to Expansion The Mindset Shift You Need for 2025 Goals
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19:31Send us a text Are your goals for 2025 coming from a place of lack or expansiveness? In this episode of the Emotional Revolution Podcast, Kayla Burch dives deep into the mindset shift needed to set goals that truly align with your highest self. Learn how to: Recognize the toxic patterns of traditional goal setting. Set goals from a place of abundan…
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Emotional Intelligence: The Game Changer for Success
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21:31Send us a text In Episode 9 of The Emotional Revolution Podcast, host Kayla Burch dives into the groundbreaking 40-year study that found emotional intelligence (EQ) to be the most significant predictor of success—not IQ, privilege, or wealth. Kayla shares her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt, embracing resilience, and mastering emotional i…
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From $6 to Six Figures with Megan Henderson
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41:44Send us a text From $6 to six figures, Megan Henderson's journey is a testament to the power of trust, healing, and emotional growth. Host Kayla Burch dives deep into Megan’s story of building Southern Scribble, a successful creative agency, while overcoming people-pleasing, postpartum depression, and fear-based decisions. Learn how Megan used self…
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Fearless Action and Business Growth with MacKenzie Morris
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40:30Send us a text Join us for a powerful conversation with business and visibility strategist MacKenzie Morris as we explore the transformative connection between fearless action and business growth. In this episode, MacKenzie shares her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, learning from failure, and aligning her work with her true purpose. Discov…
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Beyond the Surface: Deep Emotional Healing
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26:35Send us a text Transformation starts when you go beyond surface-level healing. In this episode, we explore why quick fixes like affirmations and mindset shifts often fall short, and why addressing the root of your emotional patterns is essential for lasting change. Learn how deeper healing reshapes your inner world, business, and relationships, and…
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Master Your Emotions: Feel Without Getting Lost in the Chaos
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26:29Send us a text Emotions aren’t good or bad—they simply are. By dropping the need to categorize and judge our feelings, we create space for true self-awareness and healing. In this episode, I explore how to recognize emotions as neutral, stop attaching stories to them, and use them as a guide for deeper understanding. Learn how to embrace the full s…
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From Overwhelm to Ease: The Emotional Healing Shift
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25:09Send us a text Overwhelm isn’t just a sign of having too much on our plates—it’s a powerful mirror, reflecting hidden emotional triggers and deeper beliefs we may not even realize we're holding. In this episode, I explore how overwhelm can be a valuable tool for personal insight and healing. I break down how our relationship with busyness often mas…
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Send us a text Hey friend, welcome back to the Emotional Revolution Podcast! Today, I’m diving into a topic that can truly change your life and business—boundaries. But we’re flipping the script on how you think about them. Instead of focusing on saying no to others, we’re talking about the power of saying YES to yourself. In this episode, I’ll sho…
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Send us a text Hey friend, in this episode of the Emotional Revolution Podcast, I’m diving deep into self-sabotage, a struggle so many of us face. But instead of just viewing it as a bad habit, we’ll explore the deeper reasons behind it and why it often feels safer than stepping into your full potential. I’ll guide you through understanding why sel…
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Send us a text In this debut episode of the Emotional Revolution Podcast, I dive into emotional patterns and how they impact your life, business, and relationships. Together, we'll uncover the hidden triggers that keep you stuck, learn how to take radical responsibility, and explore the transformative power of my Trigger Response Method (TRM). I'll…
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Send us a text Are you ready to break free from the emotional patterns holding you back? In The Emotional Revolution Podcast, I’m here to help you step into your true potential, heal emotionally, and build a thriving life and business. In this trailer, I share my own journey of overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs, and I’ll give you a preview…
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Episode 17 - Lucia Petrusova about relation of PMDD to trauma
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36:46Barb Smith Varclova, CPTSD Specialist, discuss with Lucia Petrusova, RTT Practitioner, how trauma is manifesting in form of PMDD and what are steps to recovery from debilitating symptoms to full life free of symptoms. With two decades of corporate experience, Lucia brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Lucia's journey began as a former Corpora…
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Episode 16 - How to prevent generational trauma with Umar Sheikh
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43:04In this episode, trauma therapist Barb Smith Varclova discusses with Umar Sheikh how parents can prevent the development of trauma responses in young adults and how to help young adults affected by events in their childhood, such as bereavement, illness of a family member, divorce, etc. Umar is a dedicated and results-oriented therapist situated in…
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Episode 14 - Limitless mind, limitless life with bestselling author Virginia Fox
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21:41Virginia Fox is a female empowerment and success coach as well as a best-selling author of over 40 books. A successful entrepreneur for most of her adult life, she knows exactly what challenges women face in the business world and how best to overcome them. Virginia Fox is an expert in using non-fiction books as your marketing tool for lead generat…
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Episode 13 - Inspirational story of recovery of Nicholas Barnes - story of perseverance
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31:19Nicholas Barnes is living proof that luck is not always about avoiding misfortune but rather triumphing over adversity. His remarkable story, though tinged with darkness, reveals the indomitable spirit of the human condition. He's not just a survivor; he's a beacon of resilience. Nicholas not only regained the ability to walk unaided after a near-d…
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Episode 12 - Penelope Camarata about traumas of FIRST RESPONDERS
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50:27Penelope Camarata, a Therapeutic Trauma Life Coach and former First Responder in Philadelphia, supports Frontline Heroes nationwide. Her journey began after moving to Philadelphia with her children following a divorce. Motivated by the loss of a close friend, a Police Lieutenant, to suicide, she helps others overcome trauma and its challenges, offe…
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Episode 11 - Barb and Lela - Physical Pain as a result of trauma
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42:02How much of our physical pain is a reaction to our emotional pain? How could we release that past to improve our physical form in the present time? Is life without pain available to us? These questions and more discussing trauma therapists Barb Smith Varclova from Your Steps Counselling (https://your-steps.co.uk) and Danijela Mrdak from Mindfreedom…
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Episode 10 - Elena Dikov - How body manifests trauma
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27:10Do you sometimes ask what the reasons behind pains and illnesses are? In this episode, we discuss with Elena Dikov, RTT Therapist from Germany about how trauma manifests in the body and how working with our mindset can change that. If you would like to contact Elena for chat or therapy, you can do it on her website elenadikov.com…
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Episode 9 - Bereavement and grief - loss as source of trauma
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58:31Grief as a result of the loss of a child, sibling, parent or partner is one of the underestimated sources of Childhood trauma. In reflection on everyday news of violence, natural disasters, car accidents and terminal illnesses, we are discussing how bereavement turns into complicated grief and what helpful strategies to use to adapt to the new real…
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Episode 8 - Mental First Aid for Children - Violence in schools = trauma
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1:18:53Do you know what to do when children are affected or witness violent acts like school shootings, stabbings, and violence in the community or home? What should be the first steps and what to do to help them not to develop trauma responses which could lead to PTSD? This episode is full of practical tips and techniques that parents, relatives, teacher…
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Episode 7 - Elsa Antheia and sexual issues as trauma response
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22:44Guest on Way Out Of Childhood Trauma, RTT therapist Elsa Antheia shares her story of recovery and the significance of learning self-love, especially if we didn't get love as children. We also discuss her area of expertise, which is issues related to sexuality, because they are very often linked to childhood and lack of support, acceptance and love.…
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Episode 6 - Recovery Journey of Danijele Mrdak, RTT therapist
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34:31In our new episode Lela (Danijele Mrdak) shares her journey of recovery from childhood trauma and what helped her to stop living in trauma response. Story of hope for everybody who is recognising that their lives are affected by adverse childhood experiences and looking for a way out of trauma.By Trauma Response Reprogramming
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Episode 5 -Jimmi Toro and his recovery journey
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38:45Very interesting interview with Jimmi Toro, artist and author, about his own journey of recovery from Childhood trauma. Jimmi shared his experience with the power of the mind, rewriting his own story and how his suppressed memories influenced his art over his whole life. It is a real lighthouse of hope for everybody who suffers from CPTSD. You can …
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Way Out Of Childhood Trauma - Episode 4 - Panic Attacks and Anxiety
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39:09Panic attacks can cripple the ability to perform at work, at home, leave the house or participate in social life. Do you know that Panic Attacks and Anxiety are one of the easiest treatable mental states with Rapid Transformation Therapy? Listen to the conversation between Trauma Therapists Barb Smith Varclova and Danjiele Mrdak what are sources of…
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Way Out Of Childhood Trauma - Episode 3 - Boundaries
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39:11Do you feel invisible? Not heard? Diminished? Not respected? Do you have an issue with public speaking? Then you have issue with boundaries. In this episode, we discuss what boundaries are, why those suffering from Childhood trauma struggle with setting up boundaries and feeling safe and respected, and how to change that. Barb Smith Varclova (Traum…
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Way out of Childhood Trauma - Episode 2 - Isolation as symptom of trauma
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30:54ISOLATION - In this episode, we discuss the feeling of Isolation in life created during childhood and the reasons behind that. And we will discuss how we can get out of this situation as part of the journey of recovery from Childhood Trauma with examples from our practices. Do you feel that it is hard to get or keep friends? That is hard to trust o…
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Welcome to Way Out of Childhood Trauma Podcast
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22:56Episode 1 of conversation about all things related to Childhood Trauma and the journey of recovery. Introduction of therapists Barb Smith Varclova (Barb) and Danijela Mrdak (Lela) and our thought on how childhood trauma affects the population.By Trauma Response Reprogramming
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