(Content warning: mentions of domestic violence)

ADHD and PTSD have far more in common than you might initially think. 

Between hyperactivity, sensitivity, and multiple nonstop voices in your head, you might think you’re crazy. But you aren’t. We can prove it. 

In this episode we sit down with Dr. William Dodson, ADHD extraordinaire, to discuss all things mental, and practical. As a psychiatrist with 30+ years in the field, Dr. Dodson knows ADHD like the back of his hand– and– as you’ll come to find out– it’s not the debilitating mental disorder like most people would think.  

From shame to freedom, and distracted to focused, we talk about what it truly means to live and thrive with ADHD. We explore symptoms, patterns, struggles, and triumphs, and even how ADHD and PTSD overlap. 

If you’re struggling in a world made for the neurotypical, and are looking for some light, this episode is for you. Join us for a fascinating and refreshing conversation. 

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• Website: dodsonadhdtreatment.com

SENSITIVE CONTENT: sexual abuse, doestic violence, drug use, suicidal attempts

In Part 2 of this conversation we sit with Cynthia Tuohy, Executive Director of NAADAC, exploring what it truly takes to break generational cycles of trauma and addiction.

Cynthia shares practical strategies for healing, from rewiring the brain and reframing negative thought patterns to helping families communicate in ways that promote recovery instead of fear. She explains how hope, healthy relationships, and intentional choices can transform lives, while reflecting on her work with foster youth, veterans living with PTSD, and families affected by addiction.

The conversation also explores forgiveness, advocacy, overcoming shame, and the importance of understanding, but not excusing, the people who caused us harm. Cynthia offers compassionate insight into healing from abuse, rebuilding a sense of self, and creating a future that isn't defined by the past.

If you feel shackled by the things that happened to you in the past, and want to break free, this episode is for you. 

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• Her book: Rein In Your Brain
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#mentalhealth #addiction #addictionrecovery #trauma #ptsd #traumarecovery #fostercare #healing #hope #eraseptsdnow #stellateganglionblock #generationaltrauma #recovery #nervoussystem

SENSITIVE CONTENT: sexual abuse, doestic violence, drug use, suicidal attempts

In this episode of Erase PTSD, we sit down with Cynthia Tuohy, Executive Director of NAADAC, who shares her extraordinary journey from childhood trauma, foster care, and addiction to becoming a nationally recognized leader in recovery.

Drawing from lived experience and decades of clinical work, Cynthia explains the unruly connection between trauma, PTSD, and substance use. She teaches us about how the brain looks for relief via addiction, and how healing is possible by creating new neural pathways through intentional recovery.

If you or someone you know struggles with substance use, trauma from it, and need some encouragement, this episode is for you. 

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• Her book: Rein In Your Brain
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#mentalhealth #addiction #addictionrecovery #trauma #ptsd #traumarecovery #fostercare #healing #hope #eraseptsdnow #stellateganglionblock #generationaltrauma #recovery #nervoussystem

Trauma doesn’t give us an easy time. Sometimes it feels like a punch in the gut, and can show up when we least expect it. That’s why we have to fight back.

In this episode of Erase PTSD Now, Melissa St. Vil shares her powerful journey of healing from an abusive childhood and the lasting impact of trauma. She discusses raising autism awareness, recognizing emotional triggers, and recovering from harmful relationships while offering hope to others on similar paths.

Melissa also explores how boxing became an unexpected source of healing, helping her build resilience, reconnect with her inner child, and rediscover her strength. Together, we talk about forgiveness—both of others and of yourself—and why healing is possible, even after life's deepest wounds.

If you’re looking for hope, a friend, or simply a good story, this episode is for you. 

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• Instagram: @_eraseptsdnow
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• Instagram: @killer_mel
• TikTok: @melissastvil875
• YouTube: youtube.com/@MelissaStVil-ji2pi 

“Trauma is like any other injury, and it can be healed and rehabilitated”

The effects of trauma and PTSD can be lifelong and painful to live with. Often, symptoms will show up in unexpected and unwanted ways, leaving victims confused and unsure of which path to take. 

Dr. Michael Louwers is a trained physiatrist who has treated patients from a wide range of pain points, and most recently mental health. At his clinic, The Reset Center, he has had the opportunity to treat patients suffering from depression, PTSD, anxiety, and more, and has seen great success thanks to the Stellate Ganglion Block. 

In this episode we touch on the SGB treatment, how it works, why it works, and its effectiveness. We share stories, hopes, complications, and more, all leading back to how we can use this treatment to radically change the lives of so many suffering with PTSD. 

If you’re looking for an answer to trauma, or if you’re simply curious about this amazing treatment, this episode is for you. 

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• www.eraseptsdnow.org
• [email protected]

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• Instagram: @_eraseptsdnow
• Facebook: Erase PTSD Now
• YouTube: @eraseptsdnow
• LinkedIn: @eraseptsdnow

Connect With Michael:

• Website: TheResetCenter.com 
• Phone: 1-877-RESET10 

#stellateganglionblock #SGB #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealthmonth #trauma #ptsd #healing #mentalhealthtreatment #rehabilitation #neuralhealthtreatment #ptsdtreatment #traumarecovery #eraseptsdnow #mentalhealthpodcast

“Unhealed trauma cuts us off from the full expression of ourselves.”

Do you ever wonder why our bodies have seemingly strange reactions to traumatic events? Why does our trauma stay with us, and how can we heal from it?

In this episode, Erika Shershun, a longtime somatic psychotherapist, walks us through the body and how our trauma affects us. Whether we’re experiencing flashbacks, dissociation, strange triggers, or poignant anxieties, Erika explains how and why our bodies react this way, and how we can eventually find healing in ourselves, too. 

If you’re curious about body-based therapy, if you’re looking for a way to start healing without spending a fortune, or simply need a place to be heard, this episode is for you. Thanks for joining us today. 

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• www.eraseptsdnow.org
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• Instagram: @_eraseptsdnow
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• YouTube: @eraseptsdnow
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• Website: erikashershuntherapy.com 
• Therapy: healingsexualtrauma.com  
• Instagram: @erikashershun

#TraumaHealing #SomaticTherapy #PTSDRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #EMDR #ComplexPTSD #TraumaRecovery #NervousSystemHealing  #MindBodyConnection #SexualTraumaHealing #SelfCompassion

PTSD can feel never ending, and its symptoms can cause so much stress and harm in our lives– insomnia, hypervigilance, difficulty with loved ones, and more. Holding onto the poignant details of trauma is how our brains keep us trapped, and often we don’t know which way to turn. 

With 25 years of clinical experience, Scarlett Williams has brought together neuroscience and mental health to create the Target 2 Zero Rapid Trauma Recovery Protocol. With multiple research-backed studies underway, Scarlett has treated 1,000 individuals with her method and seen incredible results at a fraction of the time. 

If you’re worried that PTSD will last forever, or like the traditional methods of care aren’t working anymore, this episode is for you. Scarlett and Coleen will cover topics like family dynamics, real world stories, healing from trauma, and how her Target 2 Zero Protocol has the potential to end PTSD symptoms for many people around the world. Listen in for a fascinating conversation. 

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• www.eraseptsdnow.org
• [email protected]

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• Instagram: @_eraseptsdnow
• Facebook: Erase PTSD Now
• YouTube: @eraseptsdnow
• LinkedIn: @eraseptsdnow

Connect With Scarlett:

• Website: target2zero.com 
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@target2zerowithscarlettwil584 

#PTSD #ErasePTSDNow @eraseptsdnow #StellateGanglionBlock #TraumaRecovery #RapidTraumaRelief #VeteranMentalHealth #FirstResponderSupport #ACEscore #Hypervigilance #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaPrevention #MentalHealthInnovation #EndTheStigma #StressRecovery #PeerSupport

“God doesn’t create mediocre people.”

PTSD can leave you feeling stuck in cycles that you never asked for. Even when things look great on the outside, you can’t externally fix an internal trauma. 

Timothy “TK” Klund has seen it all, from serving in the Air Force to building success afterwards; he knows what it means to rebuild with discipline, gratitude, and authenticity. He knows that starting over is not weakness, and that failure is not the enemy. 

Trauma can make you feel like you have to hold on to control at all costs. In this episode, TK relives his experience as a veteran, creating his branding business, leaving jobs that were no longer fueling his passion, and even giving back as a philanthropist. 

If you’re wondering how to rebuild and redefine your life after trauma, you’re not alone. This episode is for the burnt-out, the dissatisfied, and those looking to grow with discipline and intentionality. Stay tuned for inspiration and insight. 

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• www.eraseptsdnow.org
• [email protected]

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• Instagram: @_eraseptsdnow
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• YouTube: @eraseptsdnow
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• Social Media: @klund09 

#PersonalGrowth #HighPerformance #Resilience #EntrepreneurMindset #MidlifeReinvention #VeteranEntrepreneur #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #MentalToughness #StopWhiningStartWinning #SelfWorth #IdentityShift #HealthOptimization #PurposeDrivenLife #PTSD #ErasePTSDNow @eraseptsdnow #StellateGanglionBlock

“Think of it as brain care– taking care of the brain just like any other part of the body.”

Did you know that you can use magnets to change brain activity? When you’re suffering with the effects of trauma, it can feel like your brain is fighting against you. Sometimes the traditional pathways like medication or therapy may not be enough to kickstart new brain habits. In this episode Kelley Jensen introduces us to TMS, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and how she has found transformative healing with this lesser-known tool for mental health. 

What started with her son’s autism led her to working with Brain Performance Technologies to raise awareness about this powerful path to healing. From discussions on autistic parenting to learning to give yourself grace, this episode is a well-needed addition to the toolbox of mental health and wellbeing. 

If you’re curious about brain care and how it impacts mental health, from depression to anxiety and even OCD, then this episode is for you. 

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• www.eraseptsdnow.org
• [email protected]

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• Instagram: @_eraseptsdnow
• Facebook: Erase PTSD Now
• YouTube: @eraseptsdnow
• LinkedIn: @eraseptsdnow

Connect With Kelley:

• TikTok: @alphabraintechs 
• Instagram: @brainperformancetech
• Podcast: refrigeratormoms.com
• Website: brainperformancetechnologies.com

#PTSD #ErasePTSDNow @eraseptsdnow #StellateGanglionBlock #TMStherapy #BrainHealth #MentalHealthInnovation #VeteranMentalHealth #FirstResponderSupport #TraumaRecovery #Neuroscience #DepressionTreatment #AutismAdvocacy #MentalHealthAwareness

“Accept that no one else has made it through without any trauma. You need to share.”

When trauma is all you knew growing up, your brain is programmed into thinking it’s normal. Trauma shapes future relationships, nervous system responses, and your identity; it brings you into survival mode.

It doesn’t have to be that way, though, and that’s why today, Coleen LaCosta sits down with Matthew McDonell, veteran, PTSD survivor, and founder of Next 18. Matt tells us what led him to recognize his trauma, shares his story of healing from PTSD, explains how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) shape our adult lives, expands on the concept of moral injury and shame, and shows us what it truly means to confront our trauma. 

If you’re living in survival mode, if your sun is pink, this episode is the first step on a journey to understanding, forgiveness, and healing. We’ll hear real stories, honest reflection, and learn about treatments like the SGB and Next 18’s golf retreats; together, we will Erase PTSD.

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• www.eraseptsdnow.org
• [email protected]

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• Instagram: @_eraseptsdnow
• Facebook: Erase PTSD Now
• YouTube: @eraseptsdnow
• LinkedIn: @eraseptsdnow

Connect With Matt:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @next_18
• LinkedIn: mattmcdonellmbanext18 
• Facebook: Next 18

#PTSD #ErasePTSDNow @eraseptsdnow #StellateGanglionBlock #ChildhoodTrauma #ComplexTrauma #MoralInjury #TraumaHealing #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaRecovery #HealingJourney #SurvivalMode #EmotionalRegulation #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaInformed #EndTheStigma #BreakTheSilence