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- Episode 030 - (Hypnosis/NLP) - Hypnosis and NLP, How Do They Work? - Matt Johnson - 11-27-25
This episode is brought to you by the children's book: Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant by me Oscar Luna
What happens when one fall shatters life as you know it? Ten years after a hiking accident damaged his optic nerves and triggered relentless migraines, darkness, and isolation, Matt Johnson shares how he rebuilt his mind, body, and spirit. From doctors with no answers to unexpected breakthroughs with energy work and PTSD healing, this episode is a raw, hope-filled roadmap for anyone who feels trapped in pain and is ready to believe that real healing is possible.
Please visit Matt's site(s) at:
https://www.mattjohnsonnlp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@NLPRewireandRise/
https://www.instagram.com/mattjohnson7455/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-johnson-23897525a/
Visit my podcast and children's book site(s) at:
https://linktr.ee/FYIIAD/ | Interview Booking Calendar (Tell Your Story!)
Children's Book Publisher Store Page | Children's Book Amazon Page
Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind
Love & Strength,
Oscar Luna, Creator/Host
FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast
Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant
Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Threads | Facebook
Podcast Available On: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | (Or Search Your Favorite Podcast Service)
Content Creation Credit
Intro music by: Willy Benz | Recorded/Edited on: Riverside.fm | Guesting Platform: PodMatch
Intro/Outro Narrator: William via Envato | Final Episode Production: Canva
#braininjury #healing #PTSD #energyhealing #hypnosis #NLP #subconscious #traumarecovery #personalgrowth #mentalhealth
58 min - Episode 029 - (Memoir) Unbroken Life Outside the Lines - Adriene Cauldwell - 09-14-25
What separates those who merely survive from those who transform their pain into purpose? Today's guest knows that answer intimately. Adriene Caldwell is the author of Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines—a raw, unflinching memoir that has been compared to Educated and The Glass Castle.
Her story begins with a gun pressed to her temple, the trigger pulled twice, saved only by a safety mechanism that engaged by less than a millimeter. But that harrowing moment is just one chapter in a life marked by schizophrenic abuse, traumatic foster care, sexual assault, addiction, and homelessness.
Yet Adriene didn't just survive—she earned her way an education, reconciled with her past, and now shares her journey to help others find light in their darkest moments. Her book is accompanied by actual CPS case files and psychiatric evaluations, making it not only a beacon of hope for survivors but essential reading for anyone studying trauma and resilience. This is a conversation about what it truly means to be unbroken—not undamaged, but untamed, undefeated, and refusing to stay within the lines.
Visit my podcast and children's book site(s) at:
https://linktr.ee/FYIIAD/ | Interview Booking Calendar (Tell Your Story!)
Children's Book Publisher Store Page | Children's Book Amazon Page
Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind
Love & Strength,
Oscar Luna, Creator/Host
FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast
Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant
Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Threads | Facebook
Podcast Available On: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | (Or Search Your Favorite Podcast Service)
Content Creation Credit
Intro music by: Willy Benz | Recorded/Edited on: Riverside.fm | Guesting Platform: PodMatch
Intro/Outro Narrator: William via Envato | Final Episode Production: Canva
1 hr 19 min - Episode 028 - FYI-IAD Interviewed, Who Am I - Oscar Luna - 10-11-25
This podcast. FYI - I Am Damaged. I sit in this chair pulling stories out of others.
But today, the mic turns on me. In this episode, I'm not the interviewer. I'm the one being asked to look at my own cracks. My wife, Argelia, sits across from me and asks the questions I may have spent years avoiding. What happens when your passion becomes the only place you still feel alive while the rest of your life is burning you out? How do you hold a 9 to 5, bills, expectations, stress that eats at your bones while still chasing the one selfless passion that makes your heartbeat? And how do you keep creating when you're carrying trauma, disappointment, and the quiet grief of feeling unseen? This isn't a highlight reel. It's not a motivational speech.
It's a moment of honesty, my honesty, about what it really costs to build something meaningful while life keeps throwing weights on your chest. If you've ever questioned whether you could hold it all together and still build your dream, this conversation might be the permission you've been waiting for. Let's begin!
Visit my podcast and children's book site(s) at:
https://linktr.ee/FYIIAD/ | Interview Booking Calendar (Tell Your Story!)
Children's Book Publisher Store Page | Children's Book Amazon Page
Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind
Love & Strength,
Oscar Luna, Creator/Host
FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast
Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant
Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Threads | Facebook
Podcast Available On: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | (Or Search Your Favorite Podcast Service)
Content Creation Credit
Intro music by: Willy Benz | Recorded/Edited on: Riverside.fm | Guesting Platform: PodMatch
Intro/Outro Narrator: William via Envato | Final Episode Production: Canva
1 hr 43 min - Episode 027 - (MOTHERS UNITED) MomsWestchester - Raquel - 10-06-25
What if the cure for isolation wasn’t technology or social media—but simply telling your story aloud? In today’s episode, I sit with Raquel, founder of MomsWestchester, a movement that began in her living room and is now sparking deep connection across Westchester County. She reveals why small talk is limiting us, how storytelling heals mothers across generations, and what happens when strangers become family through truth-telling. This isn’t just about motherhood—it’s also about humanity. Stay tuned, because what Raquel shares will make you question how you connect, and maybe even inspire you to join and support her circle of storytellers for Mothers.
Visit my podcast and children's book site(s) at:
https://linktr.ee/FYIIAD/ | Interview Booking Calendar (Tell Your Story!)
Children's Book Publisher Store Page | Children's Book Amazon Page
Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind
Love & Strength,
Oscar Luna, Creator/Host
FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast
Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant
Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Threads | Facebook
Podcast Available On: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | (Or Search Your Favorite Podcast Service)
Content Creation Credit
Intro music by: Willy Benz | Recorded/Edited on: Riverside.fm | Guesting Platform: PodMatch
Intro/Outro Narrator: William via Envato | Final Episode Production: Canva
1 hr 33 min - Episode 026 - (DIVORCE) - I Needed To Lose You To Love Me - Jessica - 09-03-25
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When the life you built breaks, what breaks open? Jessica—Bronx-born educator and mom—lets us inside her pending divorce: the shock, the anger, and the grind through the five stages of grief. From suddenly plowing through separation documents to quiet nights, she confronts identity, safety, and the courage to endure without losing herself. This isn’t gossip; it’s a roadmap to rebuilding—setting boundaries, co-parenting with grace, and choosing self-love first. If you’re standing at the edge of an ending, press play for practical tools, hard-won hope, and a reminder that you’re stronger than the story that hurt you.
Visit my podcast and children's book site(s) at:
https://linktr.ee/FYIIAD/ | Interview Booking Calendar (Tell Your Story!)
Children's Book Publisher Store Page | Children's Book Amazon Page
Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind
Love & Strength,
Oscar Luna, Creator/Host
FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast
Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant
Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Threads | Facebook
Podcast Available On: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | (Or Search Your Favorite Podcast Service)
Content Creation Credit
Intro music by: Willy Benz | Recorded/Edited on: Riverside.fm | Guesting Platform: PodMatch
Intro/Outro Narrator: William via Envato | Final Episode Production: Canva
Cultura Cigars by William Roberts "It's more than just cigars, it's a lifestyle" - William Roberts
Cultura Cigars by William Robert (@culturacigars) • Instagram photos and videos
1 hr 31 min - Episode 025 - (NON-PROFIT) 100 Hispanic Women, Bronx Chapter - Miguelina & Virna - 07-06-25
I sit down with a powerhouse from the Bronx Chapter of 100 Hispanic Women — President Miguelina Camilo and surprise guest Vice President Virna Crespo. We talked about their mission to uplift Latinas through education, mentorship, and real opportunity. From immigrant roots to law, politics, and public service, she's cultivated a community-driven network that’s breaking stereotypes and opening doors. Whether you're chasing your dreams, searching for mentors, or just wanting to be reminded that we rise by lifting each other — this conversation is for you.
Visit my podcast and children's book site(s) at:
https://linktr.ee/FYIIAD/ | Interview Booking Calendar (Tell Your Story!)
Children's Book Publisher Store Page | Children's Book Amazon Page
Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind
Love & Strength,
Oscar Luna, Creator/Host
FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast
Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant
Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Threads | Facebook
Podcast Available On: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | (Or Search Your Favorite Podcast Service)
Content Creation Credit
Intro music by: Willy Benz | Recorded/Edited on: Riverside.fm | Guesting Platform: PodMatch
Intro/Outro Narrator: William via Envato | Final Episode Production: Canva
Podcast Sponsors:
https://cimiconsulting.com | 917-261-3775 | [email protected]
1 hr 19 min - Episode 024 - (KING CONVERSATIONS) First Reactions: Valid, but Not Final - FYI-IAD - 06-06-25
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In this episode of FYI-IAD, we dive deep into the emotional terrain that most men are taught to avoid. A real, unfiltered conversation about what it actually means for a man to open his heart. And why it's one of the riskiest and most powerful things we can do. We talk about the weight of generational patterns, the pressure to protect while hiding our own pain, and how emotional safety isn’t just for women — men crave it too. Whether you're a man, a partner, or a parent trying to show up differently, this episode hits deep.
Visit my podcast and children's book site(s) at:
https://linktr.ee/FYIIAD/ | Interview Booking Calendar (Tell Your Story!)
Children's Book Publisher Store Page | Children's Book Amazon Page
Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind
Love & Strength,
Oscar Luna, Creator/Host
FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast
Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant
Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Threads | Facebook
Podcast Available On: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | (Or Search Your Favorite Podcast Service)
Content Creation Credit
Intro music by: Willy Benz | Recorded/Edited on: Riverside.fm | Guesting Platform: PodMatch
Intro/Outro Narrator: William via Envato | Final Episode Production: Canva
46 min - Episode 023 - (BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR) FUCK Cancer - Iliana Carmon - 01-27-25
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One of the rare times that I speak to someone so modest about their strength to overcome something so heavy; Iliana is a rare breed. Listen as she details her journey with breast cancer and how her mindset is all the way forward, for herself, her health, and her family.
Visit my podcast and children's book site(s) at:
https://linktr.ee/FYIIAD/ | Interview Booking Calendar (Tell Your Story!)
Children's Book Publisher Store Page | Children's Book Amazon Page
Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind
Love & Strength,
Oscar Luna, Creator/Host
FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast
Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant
Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Threads | Facebook
Podcast Available On: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | (Or Search Your Favorite Podcast Service)
Content Creation Credit
Intro music by: Willy Benz | Recorded/Edited on: Riverside.fm | Guesting Platform: PodMatch
Intro/Outro Narrator: William via Envato | Final Episode Production: Canva
This episode is brought to you by Cimi Consulting; want to maximize your non-profit fundraising impact to help change the world? https://cimiconsulting.com | 917-261-3775 | [email protected]
1 hr 17 min - Episode 022 - (TRAUMA HEALING) Spiritual Bypassing - Samuel Gary Johnson - 01-27-25
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I talked with trauma therapist, Samuel Gary Johnson about Spiritual Bypassing. Where traumatized individuals avoid dealing with difficult emotions, unresolved traumas, or personal challenges with spiritually reinforced mantras.
You can find Samuel at 4C LTD:
4C LTD Christian Counseling, Coaching and Consulting | Sam Gary Johnson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samgaryjohnson
Visit my podcast and children's book site(s) at:
https://linktr.ee/FYIIAD/ | Interview Booking Calendar (Tell Your Story!)
Children's Book Publisher Store Page | Children's Book Amazon Page
Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind
Love & Strength,
Oscar Luna, Creator/Host
FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast
Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant
Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Threads | Facebook
Podcast Available On: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | (Or Search Your Favorite Podcast Service)
Content Creation Credit
Intro music by: Willy Benz | Recorded/Edited on: Riverside.fm | Guesting Platform: PodMatch
Intro/Outro Narrator: William via Envato | Final Episode Production: Canva
This episode brought to you by Cultura Cigars by William Roberts
"It's more than just cigars, it's a lifestyle" - William Roberts
Cultura Cigars by William Robert (@culturacigars) • Instagram photos and videos
1 hr 10 min - Episode 021 - (FEELINGS) Reflections of the Change Within - FYI-IAD - 08-06-24
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I will not allow someone else's triggers to blow my brains out.... In this episode I reflect on my 2nd life journey. As I navigate as support for the current men's retreat and discover things about myself that further help me on my journey as well as discussing the possible re-branding of my podcast name.
Visit my podcast and children's book site(s) at:
https://linktr.ee/FYIIAD/ | Interview Booking Calendar (Tell Your Story!)
Children's Book Publisher Store Page | Children's Book Amazon Page
Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind
Love & Strength,
Oscar Luna, Creator/Host
FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast
Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant
Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Threads | Facebook
Podcast Available On: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | (Or Search Your Favorite Podcast Service)
Content Creation Credit
Intro music by: Willy Benz | Recorded/Edited on: Riverside.fm | Guesting Platform: PodMatch
Intro/Outro Narrator: William via Envato | Final Episode Production: Canva
16 min
About FYI - I AM DAMAGED
From the publisher's feed
A podcast home where the healed, healing, and others share their wisdom.
Through this podcast, may you find the strength you need, or it ignites the curiosity of your healing journey for how strong you are, how strong you can be, and know that strength is there for the taking.
Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind
Love and Strength,
Oscar Luna, Creator/Host
FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast
Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant
Handle For All Social Media Platforms: FYIiAmDamaged
Available on Spotify/YouTube/Apple: FYI - I Am Damaged