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Trauma Rock Stars

Host - Rock Star Tracy

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Welcome to Trauma Rock Stars — Real Stories. Raw Truths. Rock Star Resilience. Hosted by Tracy, a survivor and advocate, this podcast is a safe, real, and empowering space for anyone navigating the journey of trauma recovery. Each episode dives into the emotional truth of healing, offering insights, tools, and conversations that help break the silence, remove the shame, and celebrate the strength it takes to grow through what you've been through. Whether you're just beginning your healing pr ...
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Transforming Trauma

The Complex Trauma Training Center

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In-depth conversations about how to help individuals and communities thrive after Complex Trauma. In a modern world beset by trauma and a legacy of suffering, conflict and disconnection, healing trauma can serve as a vehicle for personal and social transformation. Interviews with mental health and other helping professionals who are using the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®), as well as other prominent trauma specialists, will highlight the current efforts to address the legacy of ch ...
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Here resilience meets triumph where women rewrite their stories of victory after trauma! Hosted by Gina Hamilton, a multi-leveled trauma survivor with over 21 years of experience in healthcare and a certified coach in Mindfulness, Confidence, Positive Psychology, Mindset, Health & Wellness, Trauma Informed, and Behavioral Change. Join Gina as she shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity and guides listeners on a transformative path towards healing and empowerment. Through heartfel ...
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Birth trauma is the dark and sometimes scary side of pregnancy & postpartum that no one wants to talk about. But, we're here to change that! I'm Kayleigh, a licensed therapist and birth trauma survivor, determined to bring birth trauma out of the shadows and into the light. When we talk about birth trauma, we take away its power and leave space for healing. Your birth trauma does not need to “happen for a reason." Birth trauma sucks and it’s okay to admit that. Join us as we navigate what it ...
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Out of the Blue-the Podcast features interviews with inspirational survivors of traumatic out of the blue events who have overcome unimaginable challenges, sharing their stories of resilience and triumph. By sharing these stories, "Out of the Blue" aims to create a community where others who have faced similar hardships can find solace and strength as together, we find the way forward.
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The Midlife Awakening is a space for women in their 40s who feel stuck or unsatisfied and are ready to embark on a healing journey. Not only sharing my personal story but I will also explore the mind-body connection, and dive into inspiring interviews to uncover tools and insights for deep transformation. If you're ready to heal old wounds, rediscover yourself, and move from stuck to thriving, this podcast is for you."
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Growing Tall Poppies: Thrive After Trauma is the podcast for anyone ready to heal from trauma, reclaim their power, and step into post-traumatic growth. Hosted by trauma therapist, coach, and author Dr. Natalie (Nat) Green, this empowering podcast blends real-life survivor stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you move beyond pain and create a life filled with purpose, resilience, and joy. Each episode dives deep into the psychological and emotional journey of thriving a ...
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Wednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma Survivor

Amy Watson: Trauma Survivor, Hope Carrier, Precious Daughter Of The Most High God

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Welcome to "Wednesdays With Watson," a compassionate and insightful podcast dedicated to exploring the complex journey of healing from PTSD, the role of faith in recovery, and the profound impact of trauma on our lives. Hosted by Amy Watson, a passionate advocate for mental health and a trauma survivor, this podcast aims to provide a safe and empathetic space for listeners to learn, share, and find hope.In each episode, we delve deep into the multifaceted aspects of Post-Traumatic Stress Dis ...
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Therapists talk about relationship problems, mental health, couple and family issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, psychology, and trauma resolution to provide you with messages of hope and empowerment. Presented to you by PCSIntensive.com.
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Dismissed True Stories

The Survivor Sisterhood

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Dismissed True Stories is a survivor-led podcast that dares to break the silence around domestic violence, emotional abuse, and toxic relationships. Each episode shares the raw, unfiltered realities of what abuse really looks like. From overlooked red flags to moments of escape, and everything in between. Created by a survivor-turned-advocate with a broadcasting background, DTS is where stories once silenced are now spoken. Loudly, honestly, and without apology. We’re not here to sensational ...
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Welcome to The Healing Heroes, the only podcast offering women juggling it all an instruction manual for how to feel happier and healthier using a range of unexpected approaches that help them reconnect with their true selves, build self-worth, and have fun in the process. Host Chandler is a complex trauma survivor, who shares her twelve healers (now Heroes!) with the world in intimate conversations that familiarize listeners with their unique approaches to healing and help women realize the ...
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Defiance of Silence – A Sacred Witness is a podcast for survivors, healers, and those who walk beside them. Together, we stand against the silence that isolates us, and embrace the silence that allows us to be truly heard. Hosted by Valerie — a U.S. Army veteran, Nurse, survivor, and trauma-informed witness — the show was born from her own two-decade journey of healing from sexual trauma and the power of being witnessed. Through real and unpolished conversations, guests share stories of cour ...
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The Writing Your Resilience Podcast is for anyone who wants to use the writing process to flip the script on the stories they’ve been telling themselves, because when we tell better stories about ourselves, we live better lives. Every Thursday, host Lisa Cooper Ellison, an author, speaker, trauma-informed writing coach, and trauma survivor diagnosed with complex PTSD, interviews writers of tough, true stories, people who've developed incredible grit, and professionals in the field of psychol ...
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Why She Stayed

Grace Stuart

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A podcast where we dive deep into what really goes on inside of domestic violence relationships that makes it so hard to simply "just leave". Through stories of survivors, and practical conversations with guests, I am going to put the microscope back on what the abuser is doing that causes us to become so trapped in the first place, and how each survivor was eventually freed. We will discuss what abusive relationships look like, sound like, and feel like for the purpose of educating and rela ...
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Every Tuesday, Judging Meghan explores stories that prove our strength and resilience as human beings. Featured guests include Dr. Nadine Macaluso (as portrayed by Margot Robbie in "The Wolf of Wall Street"), Ariana Kukors-Smith (Olympic Gold Medalist), Elisa Donovan (Author & Actress), Nikki DeLoach (Actress & Philanthropist), Candy Finnigan (Addiction Specialist, Star of A&E’s, Intervention) Diane Foley (Activist & Mother of Slain Journalist James Foley), Will Jimeno (Author, 9/11 Survivor ...
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Hi there! Welcome to Christian Emotional Recovery, a podcast for survivors of childhood trauma, childhood emotional neglect, childhood narcissistic abuse, and any form of trauma. Many of us spend years trying to heal, and don't get anywhere. We don't always target the trauma itself, which is so often what keeps us stuck. The nature of trauma is that it literally becomes lodged in our brains and bodies. Trauma must be targeted where it's at, deep in our bodies and minds. This podcast is where ...
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After years as a trauma survivor, an Army veteran, and a nurse navigating her own disability, Jennifer Nanda realized the answers she needed weren’t out there - they had to be forged. The Trauma Safe Lab was born from that search. Each episode is part of a personal journey: probing the questions that never get asked, learning from lived experience, and lighting a path for others seeking healing.
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Conversations about trauma, resilience, and compassion. How do we genuinely support individuals who have experienced trauma and build inclusive and safe environments? Trauma significantly affects the mental and physical health of those who experience it, and personal resiliency is only part of the solution. The rest lies in addressing organizational, systemic, and social determinants of health and wellness, and making the effort to genuinely understand the impact of trauma. Here, we ask and ...
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Fáilte! Welcome! I'm Eve Menezes Cunningham, a trauma survivor, AuDHDer, columnist, author of 365 Ways to Feel Better: Self-care Ideas for Embodied Wellbeing, trauma therapist, senior accredited supervisor, and self-care coach at Feel Better Every Day (selfcarecoaching.net). Through solo and interview episodes, I share trauma-informed and neuro-affirming (especially for ADHD and AuDHD) self-care and Self care (for that highest, wisest, truest, wildest, most joyful, brilliant and miraculous p ...
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Hi there! Welcome to ”Insights of a Survivor,” a podcast dedicated to survivors of trauma, emotional neglect, narcissistic abuse, and any form of deep-seated pain. Many of us spend years trying to heal but find ourselves stuck because we don’t always address the trauma itself. Trauma becomes lodged in our brains, bodies, and spirit, and it must be targeted where it’s deeply embedded. This podcast is where trauma meets empowerment. I’m a certified life coach and trauma survivor with over ten ...
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Trauma is a catalyst. It provokes significant change in the lives of survivors, as well as in the lives of their caregivers. Join me, Carrie Rickert, and our guests as they share their stories of trauma and the resources that have been beneficial to them along the way. Navigating the journey from where you were pre-trauma, to where you are now doesn't have a roadmap. Let's work together to create one. We will celebrate our guests and learn from their struggle, adding tools to our trauma surv ...
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Women get assaulted. Women get attacked. Women get harassed, manipulated, intimidated, but women are survivors. Time and time again, she persists, even against all odds. Hosts Jenna Brister and Wagatwe Wanjuki share their stories, and those of the men and women who fought back, who won, and who live rising above the trauma of their experiences. Binge all episodes of I, Survivor exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by ...
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True Crime Connections is a survivor-led podcast where stories of abuse, trauma, and resilience are shared with raw honesty and purpose. We exist to break cycles of silence and shame by giving survivors the microphone—and turning lived experiences into sparks of hope and healing because your voice matters. Whether you’re questioning your past, grieving what you lost, or reclaiming who you are, this is your place to be seen, heard, and reminded: 💜 You’re not alone. And your story isn’t over. ...
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✨ TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ✨ for the cycle breakers, change makers, life creators, survivors, those wanting to thrive-rs, & anyone working on themselves FOR themselves. This podcast was created to help you enter your BLOOM ERA. — Topics: Personal Growth, Breaking Cycles, Transformation, Rebirth, Reinvention, Healing Trauma, Honest Motherhood, Feminism, Women’s Empowerment, Gentle and Respectful Parenting, Generational Trauma, Mother Wounds, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-Love, Self-Care ...
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Lifted to Hope

Louise Sedgwick

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Making sense of God's design for our lives and our day-to-day experience in a sinful world can be exhausting and lonely. Join me, Louise, Sedgwick, an author, minister, and survivor of childhood trauma each Tuesday as I share insights about my own healing journey as well as many other stories that will inspire you. Here you will discover the hope you've been craving. If you're ready to experience true freedom from the past and finally connect with others and God, I've saved a seat for you.
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“Child of Dysfunction” is your guide into the world of resilience and healing. Hosted by Tammy Vincent, the adult child of two alcoholic parents, this podcast delves deep into the experiences of growing up in a chaotic and dysfunctional environment, facing childhood neglect, abuse, and trauma while overcoming adversity. With personal insights and expert interviews, we explore the challenges and triumphs of adults who grew up in these toxic environments, and healed. We Learn how to navigate t ...
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Metamorphosis, Not Medication. Healing from Trauma, Rebuilding Confidence, and Awakening the Divine Feminine. Welcome to The Dimple Bindra Show a safe space for women rising from trauma, heartbreak, and abuse into power, peace, and purpose. If you’ve ever felt stuck in toxic relationships, silenced by shame, or overwhelmed by self-doubt, this show is your home. Each episode blends spiritual wisdom, trauma recovery tools, and real talk to help you awaken your divine feminine power without byp ...
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HOPEOn

Andrea Taylor

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HOPEOn podcast is by Andrea Taylor who is a trauma survivor. She focuses on trauma and what we can learn about the hard expiences we go through. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrea-taylor4/support
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re in this world but not from it, you may find something of yourself here. At 65—after four years of film school and a lifetime of spiritual searching—I’ve launched this podcast to share the daily challenges and revelations of a life shaped by destiny, artistry, and the echoes of past lives. Welcome to a life lived outside the ordinary. Over the course of 75 facial surgeries—some experimental, some reconstructive—I used my body as a canvas and a tool to explore i ...
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The Trauma Therapist

Guy Crawford Macpherson

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The Trauma Therapist Podcast is about the human spirit. Join host Guy Macpherson, PhD, as he talks with thought leaders in trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga. Hear the personal stories and insights of passionate professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others heal from trauma. Some guests pay a fee for sponsored appearances, which helps support production of the show. All paid segments are clearly disclosed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ ...
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By God's grace, life goes on -- even when we can't see how it will. Listen to my first episode, "What's the Second Breath?", for the story of how I survived a violent crime and was inspired to produce this series.
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Forgive That and Heal, Sis! | Freedom, Peace, Power and Purpose after Childhood Abuse and Trauma

Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson | Author | Survivor | Certified Mental Health Life Coach | Podcast Voice for Christian Women

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The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women who desire freedom instead of carrying silent pain from past trauma, abuse, or unforgiveness! It's time to Forgive That and Heal, Sis! Welcome to your grace space for real conversations about emotional healing, forgiveness and faith done with a trauma informed care approach and fierce authenticity. Hosted by bestselling Author, Survivor, Founder of Authentic Transformations and Certified Mental Health Life Coach Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson, each episode unpacks ...
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The content of this podcast is a follow-up to the Equilibrium Today Books Series publication. This is my way of paying forward what I know in these matters. Gaining emotional equilibrium after trauma from sexual abuse is the key to personal freedom that we all deserve to have. Available on Amazon: EQUILIBRIUM TODAY - BOOK 1 WORKING TOWARDS EQUILIBRIUM AFTER TRAUMA EQUILIBRIUM TODAY - BOOK 2 PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR EQUILIBRIUM EQUILIBRIUM TODAY - BOOK 3 RECOVERY WORKBOOK Additional information on ...
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The Trauma Beat

Tamara Cherry

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Hosted by award-winning journalist, trauma researcher and author Tamara Cherry, The Trauma Beat podcast features conversations with trauma survivors, survivor support workers, investigators and journalists. From homicides to traffic fatalities and sexual violence to mass violence, The Trauma Beat explores how the news media covers traumatic events, the impact this coverage has on survivors and journalists, and how we all might be able to tell (and consume) these very important stories, bette ...
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The Unapologetic T.R.U.T.H.H. is a podcast about Transformation through Raw, unfiltered Trauma that will bring you Hope through Healing. Your host, Naomi Sparks — a mom, wife, coach, and cult survivor — dives into conversations about what it really means to work through trauma, sit with pain, and come out stronger. No fluff, no pretending, just real talk for anyone ready to stop hiding and start healing.
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Victorious Souls

Danielle Bernock

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Hosted by trauma-informed self-love coach Danielle Bernock aka “that lady on the internet who loves you” Danielle is a trauma survivor who knows what it's like to feel powerless. She fought to reclaim her value, dignity, & power back through faith, love, & taking ownership. Danielle and her guests will empower you to become victorious in life & embrace your God-given greatness. This podcast provides 2 types of content: short episodes of actionable encouragement & interviews of Victorious Sou ...
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Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma

Heather Gaffney - Author, Artist, and YouTuber; Storyteller, Warrior, Survivor, Thriver & Faithful Catholic

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Are you walking through a storm that feels like it will never end? Do you wonder if life’s storms have stolen the beauty from your life for good? You’re in the right place. My name is Heather, and, like you, I’ve been through a storm or two and wondered if life would ever be beautiful again. Here we share Warriors’ Words ~ stories of discovering beauty after battles and the worth in your wounds. Pick up your sword - or boxing gloves - and join the battle. Your words are powerful, my friends. ...
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THE VIBRANT SURVIVOR -How to Identify a Narcissist, Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Trauma Healing, Health, Wellness

Lesley Cain - Health and Wellness Coach, Trauma Informed Coach, Healthy Boundaries Coach

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***TOP 1.5% PODCAST*** Heal and thrive after narcissistic abuse. Do you want to disconnect from narcissistic or toxic relationships? Are you feeling stressed and lonely in dysfunctional family and work environments, or social groups? Are you ready to heal and thrive after narcissistic abuse? In this podcast, you’ll find holistically healing solutions to set you free from narcissistically abusive relationships, trauma-related health issues, and the enabling of toxic behavior. My mission is to ...
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The When Bearing Witness® podcast is an invitation to explore trauma-informed storytelling, a safe and healthy process of gathering and telling painful stories. Join my conversations with trauma-informed experts and fellow social-good storytellers as we help shape the intersection of trauma-informed care and the storytelling process. Stories are sacred, and we can create a safe space to tell and share them.
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Victim 2 Victor: Healing Trauma & Building Real Love

Anu Verma : Victim 2 Victor - Advocate, Filmmaker & Healer

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Welcome to Victim 2 Victor, the podcast dedicated to helping you to heal from trauma, break toxic relationship patterns, and step into secure, fulfilling love. I’m Anu Verma, trauma recovery coach, somatic practitioner, executive producer, author, and survivor of childhood abuse and relational trauma. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and practical tools, I guide listeners to: Understand how trauma shapes attraction and relationships Build self-trust, emotional safety, and resil ...
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Cries of Redemption is a faith-based podcast dedicated to breaking the silence around trauma, abuse, and deep emotional pain. Hosted by Janelle Starkey, a survivor and advocate, this podcast invites you into raw, honest conversations about healing, redemption, and the power of speaking truth. Each episode blends personal storytelling, biblical encouragement, and practical steps toward healing for those who feel forgotten, unloved, or broken. Whether you’ve walked through trauma or are suppor ...
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#Healing #Recovering #Addiction #Legalkidnapping #Coping #Mentalhealth #support #ACE #Awareness #Education #Community #Hope#Childabuse #Abuse #Domesticviolence #Trauma #Brokenjudicialsystem #Survivor #Warrior #Empowerment #Bullying#Endthestigma #CoerciveControl
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The Survivors Podcast

Lisa Sugarman & Natasha J. Layton

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Survival isn’t just about staying alive—it’s about finding the strength to rebuild, reclaim, and rise. That’s the foundation of The Survivors Podcast, where three-time suicide loss survivor, author, crisis counselor, and mental health advocate Lisa Sugarman joins Natasha J. Layton—a multiple suicide attempt and loss survivor, advocate, sexual abuse survivor, and former member of the FLDS polygamy cult—to change the way we talk about suicide, survival, and mental health. Through raw, unfilter ...
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Hey, Survivor! Tired of the narcissist playing victim, after causing chaos, confusion and harm? In this episode, I’m talking about DARVO, bad acting, why this gut punch is especially hurtful, and how to overcome it. You can reclaim your power after this narcissistic abuse tactic and heal. Your truth and peace matter! If you, or someone you know, ne…
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In this powerful and heart-centered episode, we sit down with Katy Parker — a trauma-informed well-being writer, grief and loss coach, and mental health mentor who is changing the way the world understands invisible grief. Katy shares her personal journey as a trauma survivor and chronic pain warrior, and how her lived experience inspired her to su…
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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this deeply moving episode, the hosts discuss the raw realities of survival after trauma, focusing on Natasha's experiences with suicide attempts and the profound impact of losing five brothers to suicide. The conversation explores the complexit…
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Jessica Pride, Co-Founder, is a sexual assault attorney and Managing Partner of The Pride Law Firm with over 20 years advocating for survivors of child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and workplace harassment. She has been named Consumer Advocate of the Year and secured the largest settlement in U.S. history for incarcerated survivors—$117 million. V…
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Welcome to Episode 141 of the Warrior Words podcast! In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of gardens and the nourishment God provides us through them. Help Start the Nonprofit: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words. Merch Store: https://heat…
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Send us a text A mother sells the only home that still felt like home, walks into a shelter with her kids, and stares down a system that keeps telling her to wait. That’s where Sarah’s story turns—when waiting becomes planning, and planning becomes movement fueled by a community that refuses to look away. We pick up right after the hostage night th…
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In this special listener series episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh sits down with Lillian, a licensed clinical social worker to unpack both the personal and professional realities of NICU trauma, for parents, families, and the clinicians who support them. As a psychotherapist specializing in perinatal mental health, Lillian has spen…
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Adriene Caldwell has done more than survive—she has thrived. A former foster youth who beat the odds, Adriene is part of the less than 3% who go on to attend college, despite statistics showing that 20% of the U.S. prison population once passed through the foster care system. She doesn’t sugarcoat life’s harsh realities, but instead offers somethin…
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Yafi Yair - clinical psychologist, multidimensional channel, and author - to explore the evolution of healing beyond traditional psychology. Dr. Yafi shares how her work bridges science and spirit, helping people reconnect to their innate wisdom, release deep emotional patterns, and awaken their multidimensiona…
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In this powerful solo episode, we continue the conversation sparked by my recent interview with grief and loss coach Katy Parker — but this time, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most well-known (and misunderstood) grief models: the Five Stages of Grief. We’ve all heard them — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance — but what…
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Send us a text If you’ve ever sat down to meditate—especially at a writing retreat—and thought, “I suck at this,” this episode is for you. In this solo conversation, I unpack five common myths about meditation that leave writers feeling frustrated, ashamed, or “bad” at being still. From the belief that you must stop thinking to the idea that medita…
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Before we even knew what a relationship was, we were already learning about love. From our parents, our home, and the people around us. In this episode, Naomi shares how those early lessons still shape the way we love today and act as adults. She shares her story of growing up in a cult, where love had to be earned by staying quiet and following ru…
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"Trauma can be a gateway for transformation, and it's one of the things that I am passionate about." – Abi Blakeslee On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth sits down with Dr. Abi Blakeslee, a leader in the field of trauma recovery and somatic psychology recognized for her clinical research and teaching. Dr. Blakeslee shares her dee…
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Roselene Thomas, who shares her deeply personal story of choosing love over tradition. Growing up in a family where arranged marriages were the norm, Roselene made the courageous decision to marry someone she loved—outside of her faith and cultural expectations. That choice, while rooted in…
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Welcome to KNOW-vember! Throughout the month, we continue to explore what it means to know yourself more deeply. In this solo episode, Chandler maps out why curiosity (not certainty) is the pathway to trusting your intuition, how the body signals truth before the mind catches up, and simple daily practices to strengthen your inner GPS. Chandler ble…
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Send us a text Anxiety doesn’t mean you’re broken; it means you care. When stakes rise, that surge of energy can sharpen focus, rally teams, and improve decisions—if you know how to work with it. We sit down with Harvard Medical School psychologist David Rosmarin to unpack a practical, research-grounded approach any leader can use to turn anxious m…
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In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh sits down with Maggie Runyon, nurse educator, author, and co-creator of the Trauma-Informed Birth Nurse Program, for an insightful and heartfelt conversation about what it means to care — and to keep caring — in a system that so often asks too much of its helpers. Maggie’s new book, I Thoug…
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Send us a text Nonprofit storytellers are tasked with sharing stories that move people to act, yet we also carry the responsibility of protecting the dignity and agency of those whose stories we tell. And when we are working on the outside of an organization, as contractors or consultants, the power to ensure ethical and trauma-informed practices c…
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Ever wonder why some days you can handle anything, and others one small thing sends you over the edge? In this episode, we’re talking about the Window of Tolerance - a powerful concept in trauma healing and nervous system regulation that helps you understand your emotional capacity and stress thresholds. You’ll learn how to identify when you’re in …
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A song can change a life, and sometimes it waits decades to do it. Sal Baglio, the lead vocalist and guitarist behind Boston legends The Stompers, traces his creative path shaped by family, grief, grit, and a Hollywood surprise that rewired his future. Sal opens up about the way songs “hover” before landing, why he never writes by formula, and how …
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This week, Dr. Ryan Mullins, lecturer at the University of Lucerne, returns to share the next chapter of his story. After years of enduring deception and manipulation from his doctoral supervisor, Ryan came to recognize the spiritual abuse that had taken place. With great courage, he reported the truth to university authorities, setting in motion a…
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Welcome to Episode 140 of the Warrior Words podcast! In this week's episode, I sit down with musician and author Steven M. Bell. Steven shares about his faith journey, which includes listening to his son and his struggles with addiction. Those struggles did not resolve once he landed in his faith. In fact, they hit bottom. And Steven found himself …
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This episode I’m joined by Dr. Mark Horowitz, a psychiatrist, researcher, and one of the leading voices challenging the conventional approach to antidepressants. Together, we have an open and eye-opening conversation about the truth behind psychiatric medication, withdrawal, and what real healing looks like beyond the quick-fix model. Dr. Horowitz …
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Be Kinder to Your Extra Sensitive Nervous System: Episode 84 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast Struggling to show yourself the same kindness you’d give others? If you have ADHD, autism, or trauma, your nervous system needs extra care—not extra pressure. This episode explores why self-compassion is essential for neurodivergent and trauma survivor…
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Send us a text From Bollywood blockbusters to Hollywood rom-coms, women have been sold the same story: your life begins after marriage. The girl meets her man, wears the perfect dress, and lives happily ever after. But here’s the truth no movie will tell you, marriage is not a rescue plan, not an upgrade, and not the finish line of healing. If you’…
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Welcome to Triumphant Over Trauma! We're thrilled to have you join us. Share your aha moments, questions, and thoughts by TEXTING THE SHOW ...CLICK HERE. We can't wait to hear from you and support your journey! TRIGGER WARNING: Staying small, "It's fine." Mask, Seeking approval, Repeating patterns, Settling for less (than you deserve), Walking on e…
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Send us a text In this follow-up episode, I open up about losing an amazing friend and the financial hardships that once left me feeling broken and uncertain. But through reflection, I’ve come to see how even what felt like loss or failure was actually part of God’s refining process. Sometimes, our “mistakes” aren’t mistakes at all—they’re blessing…
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Send us a Message to connect In this deeply validating episode of Growing Tall Poppies: Thrive After Trauma, Dr. Nat Green welcomes back Dr. Hayley D Quinn—mindset & wellbeing coach, speaker, author, host of Welcome to Self, and former clinical psychologist/past president of Compassionate Mind Australia. Hayley opens up about: Her decision to leave…
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Samantha Potthoff, M.A., LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and co-founder of Therapy Collective of California Samantha specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and grief, with a unique approach that integrates neuroscience with evidence-informed psychotherapy to address the profound interconnection between ment…
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Are you tired of overthinking, battling anxiety, navigating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), or feeling mentally drained? In Part 1 of the three-part series, “Free Your Mind, Sis — Breaking Strongholds and Finding Peace in God,” bestselling author and faith-based Coach Ronnie guides Christian women through practical steps to quiet the mental …
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In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Stray, founder of Boxless Coaching, an Akashic Record Healer and Soul Recalibration Coach who helps people clear ancestral patterns and reconnect with their inner knowing. After more than 20 years in the nonprofit strategy world, Sarah followed a quiet inner tug toward something deeper. What began as burnout …
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Send us a text Hey friends — welcome back to Dismissed True Stories. I’m your host, Elissa, and you’re probably already clocking that this episode sounds a little different. No intro music. No disclaimer. Just me and you. In the spirit of keeping it quick and honest, here’s the update: Sarah won’t be joining us today — but that’s actually for all t…
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Hey, Survivor! What happens when justice is served, and the narcissist is finally held accountable? In this episode, I’m sharing the murder trial verdict, and various emotions that survivors can experience when truth is validated and consequences are coming. You can reclaim your health in the midst of the chaos and drama that the narcissistic or to…
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Welcome to Episode 139 of the Warrior Words podcast! In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of our everlasting reward, not the earthly rewards we may receive, but those bestowed on us by God for our faithfulness. Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words. NEW Merch Store: https…
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In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh sits down with Betsey, a therapist, mother, and birth trauma survivor, to share her powerful and ongoing story of survival, advocacy, and rebuilding trust in the medical system. Betsey’s pregnancy started off routine, until her daughter Mara’s heart rate began showing signs of distress at 3…
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Grief feels dangerous for male survivors — but avoiding it comes at a cost. In this episode, Tariq’s story reveals how burying grief turns into anger and exhaustion, and how permission to grieve can unlock real freedom. If you have questions, or you just want to share what you’re dealing with, send email. I read every message — your thoughts and yo…
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Cheri Bergeron is an author, blogger, public speaker, trained life coach, and founder of the nonprofit Cheri's Choice, guiding women through alternative paths to motherhood. Following a successful career in IT, Cheri now helps single women weigh their options, navigate fertility challenges, and build families on their own terms. Her personal fertil…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Severn Lang - Creative Recovery Advocate, playwright, and filmmaker - whose work brings a powerful and compassionate lens to addiction, healing, and the stories we tell ourselves. Severn’s journey moves beyond substance addiction and into something many of us experience without realising it: emotional addiction - th…
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What if raising emotionally strong kids started with healing yourself? In this episode, Family & Child Counsellor Jacintha Field shares how she transformed the chaos of solo parenting, trauma recovery, and pandemic overwhelm into Happy Souls Kids — a global movement that helps children regulate their emotions through storytelling, play, and real-li…
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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Helen Ngo — speaker, writer, and courageous truth‑teller who is sparking honest conversations about loss, grief, and the messy path toward healing. After the sudden deaths of her boyfriend, niece, and best friend, Helen didn’t just lose people she loved — she says she “lost her Self (with a capital S).” Wha…
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In this inspiring episode of The Midlife Awakening, I sit down with Tessa Grint — leadership coach, business consultant, and founder of Light Me Up. After spending 17 years in the corporate world, Tessa found herself completely burnt out and chasing a promotion she didn’t even want. That breakdown became her breakthrough — the moment she realised s…
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Send us a text Listeners, what role does the body play in your book? Is it something you use to show the story—or is it the portal to the story itself? In this episode, I talk with Nina Lichtenstein, author of Body, My Life in Parts, a memoir in essays that uses the body as both structure and storyteller. Together, Nina and I explore how writing th…
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When you grow up in survival mode, you don’t dream of being the light, you just hope to find one. In this episode, Naomi shares what it means to become the light you once needed. She talks about rebuilding safety from the inside out and how healing from childhood trauma starts with remembering your own light. Healing isn’t about perfection, it’s ab…
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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Hughes, a social psychologist, published author of four books and a workbook, and a professional who has spent much of her career working in the domestic and sexual abuse arenas. Jamie brings both compassion and deep expertise to the table as we explore the many layers of trauma—what it looks l…
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Has your life been feeling off lately? As if the energy around feels a bit chaotic all of a sudden. Maybe communication with your family, friends, or colleagues might seem disjointed and misunderstood. Or perhaps your plans keep shifting. Well, astrologers everywhere can't stop talking about the upcoming Mercury retrograde from November 9 - 29. So,…
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