Hello Trauma Brain

⚠️ Content warning: This episode touches on place-based trauma triggers, institutional gaslighting, references to a dangerous situation (no specific details), financial abuse, and OCD/rumination. Please take care of yourself while listening.

In this episode, I get real about what happened during my latest vacation. It was three days, a lot of layers, some real joy, and some genuinely hard stuff, and my C-PTSD showed up the whole way through. I talk about learning to actually plan for myself instead of winging it and hoping for the best, what happened when old triggers came up on the road, and how I found my way back to myself after a really rough day two. This is also our Season 3 finale, so I'm looking back on the season and sharing what's coming in Season 4.

Chapters

00:30 The Struggles of Taking a Vacation with CPTSD
09:45 Reclaiming Vacationing: A Personal Journey
13:41 Planning for Self-Care: A New Approach to Vacations
17:25 Facing Triggers: A Road Trip Through Memories
24:41 Finding Joy in the Unexpected: Day One of the Trip
24:47 The Challenges of Day Two: A Poorly Organized Event
27:46 Gaslighting and Reflection: The Aftermath of Day Two
30:44 The Aftermath of Burnout and Recovery
32:35 Therapeutic Insights and Validation
34:38 Restoring Faith in Experiences
40:02 Season Three Recap and Lessons Learned
43:45 Looking Ahead to Season Four
43:58 Healing Invitation

Resources mentioned:

• Gregory Alan Isakov's website: gregoryalanisakov.com

Episodes mentioned:

• EP.071 - Transcend Trauma
• EP.072 - SurThriving
• EP.073 - Screaming Body
• EP.074 - CPTSD Q&A
• EP.078 - Home After Abuse
• EP.079 - Unlearning Stuck
• EP.081 - Rumination & OCD

If you need support:

• Find a helpline near you: findahelpline.com
• US: call or text 988

✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain:

🎧 Listen on all platforms → hellotraumabrain.riverside.com

🔗 All links in one place → bio.site/hellotraumabrain

⭐ Subscribe + leave a 5-star review wherever you listen

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📧 Email Raysa → [email protected]

Episode Overview

This bonus episode is a quick update from me: I was recently a guest on The Chaos to Connection Podcast with Diane Sorensen, where we talked about C-PTSD, estrangement, boundaries, and inner child reparenting. I'm sharing a few reflections on what came up for me after listening back, plus a preview of what's ahead for Hello Trauma Brain.

In This Episode

• I announce my guest appearance on The Chaos to Connection Podcast (episode 299) with host Diane Sorensen
• We talked about C-PTSD, estrangement, boundaries, and inner child reparenting
• I reflect on what I wished I'd mentioned about C-PTSD, including its roots in relational trauma
• A preview: Diane Sorensen will be a guest on Hello Trauma Brain during Season 4
• What's next for HTB: the Season 3 finale is coming soon, with Season 4 launching in September 2026

Resources Mentioned

• 299. The Patterns That Once Protected You: Understanding Complex Trauma with Raysa (my guest appearance on The Chaos to Connection Podcast, hosted by Diane Sorensen)

Stay Connected

✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain:

🎧 Listen on all platforms → hellotraumabrain.riverside.com

🔗 All links in one place → bio.site/hellotraumabrain

⭐ Subscribe + leave a 5-star review wherever you listen

📱 Follow @hellotraumabrain on social → Instagram | TikTok

▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and hit the bell

💛 Donate via PayPal → paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising

📧 Email Raysa → [email protected]

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode mentions trauma and references to suicidal ideation. Please take care of yourself.

Heads up: some audio distortion + no YouTube this time (copyright claim). Full video on Spotify. 💛

Have you seen K-Pop Demon Hunters? This award-winning animated film is stunning, but what stopped me cold was how accurately it portrays toxic shame: where it comes from, how it's used to control us, and how we begin to heal. In this episode, I break down key scenes through a C-PTSD lens, exploring the connection between toxic shame, the inner critic, narcissistic abuse, and what it looks like to reclaim your voice.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 Intro

08:52 Shame & Its Origins

14:50 K-Pop Clip Analysis Begins

17:37 Shame Steals Rest & Joy

19:21 C-PTSD Thieves of Joy

19:48 The Burden of Toxic Shame

22:12 Rumi's Shame

23:50 Voice & Value

26:40 Shame as Control

29:04 Hope vs. Shame

30:45 Healing Through Compassion

32:35 Facing the Past

35:00 Acceptance & Vulnerability

37:09 Fear of Rejection

39:29 The Inner Critic

43:16 Gray vs. Dark Gray Rocking

46:50 Empowerment Through Music

49:52 Healing from Shame

56:37 Healing Invitation

📚 Resources mentioned:

• 🎬 K-Pop Demon Hunters (watch on Netflix)
• 📖 Healing the Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw
• 🌐 Brené Brown shame vs. guilt research
• 📖 Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
• 🌐 Dr. Ramani Durvasula narcissistic abuse expert
• 📲 RRP Therapists on Instagram
• 📺 Ruri Ohama ADHD Notion system (YouTube)

🆘 If you or someone you know is struggling:

🌍 Worldwide crisis support: findahelpline.com

🇺🇸 US only — call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain:

🎧 Listen on all platforms → hellotraumabrain.riverside.com

🔗 All links in one place → bio.site/hellotraumabrain

⭐ Subscribe + leave a 5-star review wherever you listen

📱 Follow @hellotraumabrain on social → Instagram | TikTok

▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and hit the bell

💛 Donate via PayPal → paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising

📧 Email Raysa → [email protected]

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael J. Greenberg, licensed clinical psychologist and the director of OCD Associates, to talk about something I've lived with since childhood but only recently learned has a name: rumination OCD. For a long time, I thought rumination was something that happened to me, a side effect of trauma. But Michael's work helped me see that rumination is actually something we do, and if it's something we do, it's something we can stop.

We talk about what rumination is, how it differs from intrusive thoughts, the six engagement patterns that keep rumination going, and how attachment and complex trauma can intensify OCD loops. This conversation opened my eyes to how treating OCD requires different tools than treating C-PTSD, and I hope it offers you the same clarity it gave me.

Chapters:

10:49 Conversation with Dr. Greenberg begins

13:02 Understanding Rumination in OCD

14:11 The Control of Rumination

17:08 The Complexity of Stopping Rumination

19:56 The Role of Core Fears in OCD

35:49 Core Fears and Emotional Conflicts

37:37 The Role of Attachment in OCD

52:06 Dependency and Control in Treatment 58:11 Inner Child Work and Its Challenges

01:02:48 Understanding Rumination and Compulsions 01:04:13 The Six Types of Rumination

01:07:57 Navigating Emotional Flashbacks and Feelings 01:24:22 Healing Invitation

Connect with Dr. Michael J. Greenberg:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Elna Yadin
• David Malan’s book Individual Psychotherapy and the Science of Psychodynamics
• Dr. Michael Alcée’s Website

✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain:

🎧 Listen on all platforms → hellotraumabrain.riverside.com 🔗 All links in one place → bio.site/hellotraumabrain ⭐

Subscribe + leave a 5-star review wherever you listen 📱 Follow @hellotraumabrain on social

▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and hit the bell

💛 Donate via PayPal → paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising

📧 Email Raysa → [email protected]

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and in this episode I share my personal experiences as a survivor of sexual abuse and emotional incest. For a long time, I didn't have names for what happened to me. I just knew something felt wrong.

• 00:00 Sexual Abuse Awareness Month
• 05:20 Trauma Anniversaries
• 09:40 Emotional Incest
• 25:27 Consent and Boundaries
• 33:21 Spectrum of Sexual Abuse
• 36:13 Grooming and Why Survivors Stay Silent
• 40:44 Resources and Healing

• RAINN Hotline — 1-800-656-HOPE
• Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
• SNAP
• Psychology Today Therapist Finder
• YWCA (not YMCA 😅)
• Incest Aware Alliance
• Healing and C-PTSD Foundation
• Silently Seduced — Kenneth Adams
• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents — Lindsay C. Gibson
• The Emotional Incest Syndrome — Patricia Love
• Fawning — Dr. Ingrid Clayton
• Perry Power on Instagram
• Brad Shore on YouTube
• EP.064 with Dr. Ingrid Clayton
• RAYE — Life Boat
• Redd & The Paper Flowers

✨ Stay connected:

📱 Instagram

🌐 hellotraumabrain.riverside.com

🌐 All platforms via Bio Site (quick links to every player 🙂)

💛 Donate via PayPal

📧 [email protected]

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain, a podcast where I share my personal journey of living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and the tools and practices I'm using to heal, recover, and grow.

🎙️ In this episode, Sara Avery, executive director of the Learned Distress Removal Process, joins me to discuss why healing from complex trauma can feel so difficult, even when we're doing all the "right" things.

Sara Avery shares her 25-year journey helping people heal from complex trauma through the Learned Distress Removal Process

Sara explains what Learned Distress is, how it gets created during childhood, and why many survivors keep ending up in the same kinds of relationships and situations.

We explore the six Learned Distress types (Idealist, Perfectionist, Caregiver, Optimist, Defeatist, and Dictator) and what core well-being looks like when it's uncovered for each type.

Sara shares the story behind the development of the Learned Distress Removal Process and her collaboration with founder Mimi Herrmann.

Our conversation touches on the connection between emotional and physical health, the role of sleep in healing, how to begin accessing your core well-being, and so much more.

This episode's healing invitation encourages you to reflect on which Learned Distress patterns resonated with you and notice what comes up as you sit with this new language

Connect with Today's Guest, Sara Avery

Learned Distress Removal Process website: https://www.LearnedDistress.com

Free Learned Distress Type Report: https://LearnedDistress.com/SQ/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraavery_ldr_process/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnedDistress

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnedDistress

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sara.avery?lang=en

📖 Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Healing from Trauma

09:34 The Connection Between Emotional and Physical Health

12:18 The Role of Sleep in Healing 15:31 The Process of Change in Trauma Recovery

18:22 Understanding Learned Distress

21:20 Resistance to Change in Trauma Work

24:24 Core Well-Being vs. Learned Distress

27:21 The Impact of Early Experiences on Trauma

29:50 Survival Mechanisms and Trauma Responses

36:42 Understanding Learned Distress 38:13 Types of Learned Distress

46:23 The Impact of Relationships on Recovery

57:46 The Journey to Core Well-Being

01:09:35 - Healing Invitation

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💛 If the podcast has been meaningful to you and you'd like to support it, you can make a donation (any amount is so appreciated!) here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising?utm_source=chatgpt.com. Thank you for helping me keep this space going.

🔗 More links:

🌐 Official Bio Site: https://bio.site/hellotraumabrain?utm_source=chatgpt.com (quick links to all platforms 🙂)

🌐 Official Website: https://www.raysamichelle.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com (currently under construction)

📧 You can reach me at: [email protected]

Disclaimer: I'm not a licensed psychologist or mental health professional. This podcast is simply me sharing my own journey. It's not meant to replace professional care. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or any mental health condition, please reach out to a qualified provider.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain, a podcast where I share my personal journey of living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and the tools and practices I'm using to heal, recover, and grow.

🎙️ In this episode,

Dr. Sherrie Campbell shares her personal experience of recognizing emotional abuse from her own parent and the tools that helped her cope and grieve as she began to distance herself.

Dr. Sherrie defines emotionally abusive parents using her DNA framework (Do Not Abuse) and explains how abusive parents offer conditional kindness instead of unconditional love.

The concept of defensive hypervigilance trauma is explored, along with "toxic parent abuse victim syndrome" and how these patterns show up for survivors.

Dr. Sherrie discusses rebellious hope, a transformative alternative to the toxic hope that keeps survivors stuck in abusive systems.

The episode closes with reflections on embodying healing traits, advice to younger selves, and where listeners can connect with Dr. Sherrie's work.

📖 Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Sherry Campbell 09:42 Recognizing Toxic Family Dynamics 12:00 The Impact of Post-Separation Abuse 14:21 Defining Emotional Abuse 18:11 Understanding Defensive Hypervigilance Trauma 21:27 Exploring Toxic Parent Abuse Victim Syndrome 25:38 Transforming Defense Mechanisms into Superpowers 27:23 Reclaiming Hope and Healing 27:51 Rebellious Hope: A New Perspective 30:54 The Journey of Writing and Healing 36:59 Introducing 'You Are Home': A Transformative Book 40:05 Understanding Estrangement: Types and Misconceptions 44:04 Moments of Truth: Advice to My Younger Self 46:44 Healing Invitation

References

EP.064 | Reclaiming Fawning While Believing Me with Dr. Ingrid Clayton: youtube.com/watch?v=hCZOlAQ7MOg&feature=youtu.be

Connect with Today's Guest (Dr. Sherrie Campbell)

Official Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/

Sherapy Sessions: Cutting Toxic Family Ties Podcast: https://drsherriecampbell.com/cutting-toxic-family-ties-podcast/

Not all parents are good | Dr. Sherrie Campbell | TEDxDanville: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deyHwDkG7oc

X (formerly known as Twitter): https://x.com/Dr_Sherrie

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeRnhojed-YbXJO8otIXe4g

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sherrie

Pre-Order her upcoming book You Are Home: Heal from Family Trauma, Establish Boundaries, and Find a Place of Peace and Safety (available April 1, 2026): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/you-are-home-sherrie-campbell-phd/1147948122

✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain:

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💛 If the podcast has been meaningful to you and you'd like to support it, you can make a donation (any amount is so appreciated!) here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising?utm_source=chatgpt.com. Thank you for helping me keep this space going.

🔗 More links:

🌐 Official Bio Site: https://bio.site/hellotraumabrain?utm_source=chatgpt.com (quick links to all platforms 🙂)

🌐 Official Website: https://www.raysamichelle.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com (currently under construction)

📧 You can reach me at: [email protected]

Disclaimer: I'm not a licensed psychologist or mental health professional. This podcast is simply me sharing my own journey. It's not meant to replace professional care. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or any mental health condition, please reach out to a qualified provider.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain, a podcast where I share my personal journey of living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and the tools and practices I'm using to heal, recover, and grow.

🎙️ In this episode, I explore why current events hit differently when you have C-PTSD, and what happens when the world around us mirrors the original system of abuse we survived.

Why news cycles about ICE raids, Epstein files survivors being punished, and other stories trigger full nervous system dysregulation for trauma survivors

How current events mirror the pattern many of us grew up in: vulnerable people punished, abusers protected

Why shame gets activated when we see survivors silenced and perpetrators face no accountability

Personal reflections on childhood experiences with family-adjacent convicted offenders and being blamed instead of protected

How I'm working on reclaiming my voice and remembering I have power now that I didn't have as a child

Permission to feel triggered and empowered, and why your nervous system isn't overreacting

This episode’s healing invitation: Notice how your body reacts to the news. Set boundaries around when and how long you consume content about current events. Research safe ways to take action if you feel called. Most importantly, take care of yourself and honor your boundaries, and you cannot pour from an empty cup.

Content warning: This episode mentions sexual abuse and child sexual abuse and may mention trauma or other topics that could feel activating. Please pause, take a break, or skip the episode if needed.

📖 Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Trauma and Current Events 01:41 The Impact of CPTSD on Perception 03:39 Navigating Personal Challenges and Podcasting 06:05 The Role of Magical Thinking in Healing 07:14 Addressing Current Events and Their Emotional Toll 09:47 The Importance of Acknowledging Abuse Patterns 12:27 Survivor's Perspective on Accountability 14:22 The Pain of Watching Injustice 16:16 Understanding the Cycle of Abuse 17:27 Personal Stories of Abuse and Healing 20:04 The Complexity of Recognizing Abuse 22:02 Conclusion and Call to Action 22:28 The Impact of Childhood Trauma 26:12 Outrage Against Systemic Injustice 28:51 Healing and Self-Care for Survivors 36:44 The Importance of Speaking Up 39:35 This Week’s Healing Invitation

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💛 If the podcast has been meaningful to you and you'd like to support it, you can make a donation (any amount is so appreciated!) here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising?utm_source=chatgpt.com. Thank you for helping me keep this space going.

🔗 More links:

🌐 Official Bio Site: https://bio.site/hellotraumabrain?utm_source=chatgpt.com (quick links to all platforms 🙂)

🌐 Official Website: https://www.raysamichelle.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com (currently under construction)

📧 You can reach me at: [email protected]

Disclaimer: I'm not a licensed psychologist or mental health professional. This podcast is simply me sharing my own journey. It's not meant to replace professional care. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or any mental health condition, please reach out to a qualified provider.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain, a podcast where I share my personal journey of living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and the tools and practices I’m using to heal, recover, and grow.

🎙️ In this episode, I reflect on my healing journey from complex trauma over the past year. I share what has worked and what hasn’t, and I talk about how important self-compassion, boundaries, and recognizing the impact of relationships have been in my healing. I also discuss the tools and techniques that have supported my progress, including nervous system regulation and the importance of rest. I celebrate my wins, from personal growth to new therapeutic relationships, and I set intentions for the year ahead.

Takeaways

Healing from complex trauma is a continuous journey.

Self-compassion is crucial in overcoming toxic shame.

Noticing patterns in relationships can lead to healthier boundaries.

Letting go of unrealistic expectations can foster personal growth.

Rest is essential for mental and emotional well-being.

Finding the right therapeutic support is vital for healing.

Celebrating small wins can boost motivation and self-esteem.

Implementing personalized systems can enhance productivity.

Understanding executive function deficits can aid in self-management.

Radical acceptance allows for a healthier perspective on life's challenges.

📚 References (not sponsors)

🧠 Tools & Resources

Notion – build simple websites

https://www.notion.com/help/guides/build-a-website-with-notion-in-seconds-no-coding-required

Seth Perler – Executive Function & ADHD (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3g805SGGjuUY3OmPJ25yRQ

The Executive Function Podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-executive-function-podcast/id1489096143

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qTyfCMOWe3P0EySzPgBRP

🎬 Mentioned media

That Christmas Movie on Netflix

(search result) https://www.google.com/search?q=that+christmas+movie+netflix

✍️ Writers & websites

Nate Postlethwait

https://natewrites.com/

📖 Book Recommendations

Bluey: The Doctor

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744340/bluey-the-doctor-by-penguin-young-readers-licenses/

Believing Me – Dr. Ingrid Clayton

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B92ZLXWX

I’m Glad My Mom Died – Jennette McCurdy

https://www.amazon.com/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/dp/1982185821

Half His Age – Jennette McCurdy (pre-order)

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735278/half-his-age-by-jennette-mccurdy/

Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything – Alyson Stoner

https://www.amazon.com/Semi-Well-Adjusted-Despite-Literally-Everything-Memoir/dp/1250353491

SurThriving – Franceska McCaughan

https://www.amazon.com/SurThriving-breaking-childhood-poverty-trauma-ebook/dp/B0CGMM27FZ

Fawning – Dr. Ingrid Clayton

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779579/fawning-by-dr-ingrid-clayton/

The Upside of OCD – Dr. Michael Alcée

https://www.amazon.com/Upside-OCD-Flip-Script-Reclaim/dp/1538191105

It’s Not You – Dr. Ramani Durvasula

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/710202/its-not-you-by-ramani-durvasula-phd/

Should I Stay or Should I Go? – Dr. Ramani Durvasula

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Stay-Surviving-Relationship-Narcissist/dp/168261333X

“Don’t You Know Who I Am?” – Dr. Ramani Durvasula

https://www.amazon.com/Dont-You-Know-Who-Entitlement/dp/1642933570

📝 My writing

Listening to My Screaming Body (free article)

http://magazine.healingandcptsdchronicles.com/books/xkxj/#p=1

Raysa on CPTSD Recovery & Healing (blog Q&A – free)

https://aboutthatjack.com/raysas-journey-cptsd-recovery-and-healing/

🌱 Apps

Finch Self-Care App

https://finchcare.com/

🎧 Recommended Episodes

EP.064|Reclaiming Fawning While Believing Me with Dr. Ingrid Clayton

https://youtu.be/hCZOlAQ7MOg

EP.072|SurThriving with Franceska McCaughan: How Surviving and Thriving Can Coexist

https://youtu.be/jRFrWh1it4U

✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain:

📱 Follow on Instagram

🎧 Subscribe on your favorite platform:

Apple Podcasts

YouTube

Spotify

Amazon Music

💛 If the podcast has been meaningful to you and you’d like to support it, you can make a donation (any amount is so appreciated!) here: PayPal. Thank you for helping me keep this space going.

🔗  More links:

🌐 Official Bio Site (quick links to all platforms 🙂)

🌐 Official Website (currently under construction)

📧 You can reach me at: [email protected]

Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed psychologist or mental health professional. This podcast is simply me sharing my own journey. It’s not meant to replace professional care. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or any mental health condition, please reach out to a qualified provider.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain, a podcast where I share my personal journey of living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and the tools and practices I’m using to heal, recover, and grow.

🎙️ In this episode, join me, Raysa, as I talk about my experience with estrangement. As I reach my third year estranged from the main abusers in my life, I share what it has been like to make, and maintain, this decision. I also discuss how I’ve been navigating recent content that shames estrangement, and the blanket statements often used to minimize its necessity. Tune in to hear what I’ve gained from this painful but transformative journey.

Related Episodes

EP.015 | No Contact

https://youtu.be/c8TehfJcSJw

EP.056 | The Pain of Staying No Contact

https://youtu.be/1lA_0re4fmI

References (not sponsors)

Andrew Bird – HARK! (Full Album Yule Log Stream)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGcqL4g580Q

The Healing and C-PTSD Foundation

https://www.thehealingandcptsdfoundation.org/

Patrick Teahan’s Website

https://www.patrickteahantherapy.com

RRP Therapists on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/rrptherapists/

Stranger Things

https://www.google.com/search?q=stranger+things

Heal with Yish on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/heal_with_yish/

John Bradshaw – Healing the Shame That Binds You

https://www.johnbradshaw.com/books/healing-the-shame-that-binds-you

✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain:

📱 Follow on Instagram:

➡️ @hellotraumabrain

🎧 Subscribe on your favorite platform:

➡️ Apple Podcasts

➡️ YouTube

➡️ Spotify

➡️ Amazon Music

💛 If the podcast has been meaningful to you and you’d like to support it, you can make a donation (any amount is so appreciated!) here:

➡️ PayPal

🔗 More links:

🌐 Official Bio Site

🌐 Official Website (currently under construction)

📧 You can reach me at: [email protected]

Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed psychologist or mental health professional. This podcast is simply me sharing my own journey. It’s not meant to replace professional care. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or any mental health condition, please reach out to a qualified provider.