Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experience living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa wrap up the first half of Season 2 by reflecting on the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025. Raysa also shares her epiphanies for 2024 and the Holiday gifts she got herself and her inner kiddo this Holiday Season.

References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

Dr. Ramani Durvasula latest book It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=book+it's+not+you+dr+ramani&hvadid=703719787377&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9006806&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8731524785531517221&hvtargid=kwd-2513857278712&hydadcr=15527_13558519&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_51qtk7hm6w_e

Dr. Michale Alcée latest book The Upside of OCD: Flip the Script to Reclaim Your Life -https://www.amazon.com/Upside-OCD-Flip-Script-Reclaim/dp/1538191105/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CWMAU60TSIQR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CWk-t_oTv5_YDGW_cNAx8Q.FCzPU4X4RD7E3jObf4YghW0UNru5ODHAdT0Fx3kFr_E&dib_tag=se&keywords=michael+alcee+ocd&qid=1736389318&sprefix=michael+alcee+ocd%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1

If you want your own Rainbow Skipper - https://www.amazon.com/Petting-Zoo-Manatee-Stuffed-Plushie/dp/B0BV9S2JVK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SM0759OEKNMX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ph75tjcl49GANrv7gbqQwoi5Bb0XtGgiqOZUN3__UHIjYFZ8xli3NkrIy1r6xCiMAJ21k2BjNXuCyXBIwufjBibzj1u8FJ3oNu-WUNNscsUCSsgcpLYzss6JyAue7szdLgiKXOjp3e7sIHS35XHrTUojYq9FdZIS9WExVc2eknFWbs2E5QRrauqG4K2Q4nvKafOnsDb6X_d4_gRdUq0K6laWiIjbTlWWuDU-bL_4Q4B8gT5Drc1dKHrN_7K3toa9yqA4Gtl30sbL3mV1M0Dz6unKKBIJDgNCLaH9MTfa0XUE5lFaFOVpFlxBAKewl7MQsfPj7LhHaHzsIPDiDpJztWfc4OoIMszSU5QVrTMS_ezF2LMmN-QcR6O7GfGHUcHGYfnOQv3bB7BJHnOON-X5u1J7fatciCB_WdUB5CD_GZNdoXHpOVaVAolNeUS3WO8c.TqCuTVHNaAsrlumeTgIcco_YvS0QdarLS0ATxkIR_48&dib_tag=se&keywords=rainbow+manatee&qid=1736389392&sprefix=rainbow+manatee%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1

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Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experience living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa reflects on the increase of triggers and hoovering attempts that come with the Holiday Season. Raysa also offers tools and resources to help navigate this triggering season of the year.

References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

Last year’s Survival Guide - Hello Trauma Brain’s Surviving the Holidays with the Grinch and Holiday Survival Guide 2023|A Movie Illustration|EP.018 https://youtu.be/D7S2nFUz3g0

Gabriel Marchand’s website - https://www.gabrielmarchandtherapy.com/

Patrick Teahan, LICSW’s video “How to Get Your $H*T Together” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3v3LSdEB6c

Klaus film - https://www.netflix.com/title/80183187

That Christmas - https://www.netflix.com/title/81309564

Jack Antonoff and Bleachers song “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” (Official Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBpYk9vuneE

Raysa singing “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” - https://www.instagram.com/p/DDIpmvhM7is/

A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter - https://www.netflix.com/title/81912861

Patrick Teahan, LICSW’s website - https://www.patrickteahantherapy.com/

Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s website - https://doctor-ramani.com/

Dr. Ingrid Clayton’s website - https://www.ingridclayton.com/

Whitney Goodman, LMFT’s website - https://sitwithwhit.com/

Calling Home with Whitney Goodman, LMFT Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6BdS2T7ItFPEFTIo0ePxI4?si=7cf28cc845e5447c

Healing and CPTSD Community and Hub - https://healingandcptsd.myflodesk.com/links

Casey Smith’s It’s Not Normal podcast “My First No Contact Christmas” EP.09 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wZEq4oxANPhH9v9OYTyTq?si=3bfb8748ddc84c16

Dr. Hoefliger’s Instagram post on gift for inner child - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDpbpwxSfse/?igsh=MXBtOTF0cTlpbTVodQ==

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Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experience living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa celebrates the 50th episode of Hello Trauma Brain by going over the podcast’s achievements so far. Raysa also reflects on how celebrations were wrecked by her narcissistic abusers as she tries to reclaim celebrating herself.

References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

Merriam Webster definition of Celebrate - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebrate

Stephen Robles’ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@beardfm

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or PTSD please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experiences living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa shares the rest of her conversation with Casey Smith, host of It’s Not Normal a mental health podcast. Raysa and Casey dive deeper into the identity crisis of survivors of parental narcissistic abuse, talk about the shame of having behaved like their abusers too, hypervigilance, the power of relational healing, the importance of realizing that not everyone is like their abusers, and so much more.

Casey Smith’s Tree Link with all links to her content including her podcast It’s Not Normal - https://linktr.ee/bigsiscasey

References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

Lindsay C. Gibson’s book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents” https://www.amazon.com/Adult-Children-Emotionally-Immature-Parents/dp/B01F2L1HLM/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=8n3br&content-id=amzn1.sym.05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_p=05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_r=130-3238719-5430841&pd_rd_wg=PwFIl&pd_rd_r=5ba25036-f43f-4de9-bc4b-cc2f04f3edff&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

Britt Frank, LSCSW’s book “The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward”

Heartstopper Season 3 Episode 4 Journey - https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.netflix.com/watch/81682328%3Fsource%3D35&ved=2ahUKEwiQsNfq5_2JAxV-k4kEHTMnHA8Qg4YDKAZ6BAhBEAc&usg=AOvVaw3VLzzzRwUT9nMu9f2bUFLT

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or PTSD please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experiences living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa is joined by Casey Smith host of It’s Not Normal, a mental health podcast. In Part 1 of this vulnerable conversation Raysa and Casey talk about the pain of realizing that the things we got accustomed to were not normal, the impact of podcasting in our healing journeys, the importance of self-compassion and curiosity, what healing without a professional therapist can look like, the complexities of going no contact with parents, the invisible effects of emotional abuse, and so much more.

Casey Smith’s Tree Link with all links to her content including her podcast It’s Not Normal - https://linktr.ee/bigsiscasey

References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

David Kessler and Dr. Ramani Durvasula on Narcissistic Abuse Grief “The One Death You Can Come Back From”- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAJYkZyOElL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

David Kessler’s website with link to his latest book “Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief“- https://grief.com/store/

Patrick Teahan YouTube short regarding giving “No medals for basic parenting” https://youtube.com/shorts/gtn9rUuyN14?si=K7x-FcpQlSRbXWgr

Lindsay C. Gibson’s book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents” https://www.amazon.com/Adult-Children-Emotionally-Immature-Parents/dp/B01F2L1HLM/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=8n3br&content-id=amzn1.sym.05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_p=05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_r=130-3238719-5430841&pd_rd_wg=PwFIl&pd_rd_r=5ba25036-f43f-4de9-bc4b-cc2f04f3edff&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or PTSD please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experiences living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa shares a conversation with her dear friend Bonny about navigating post-election anxiety as survivors of narcissistic abuse.

References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

EP.023 Part 1 - Reclaim Your Birthright While Recovering from Childhood Trauma w/ Gabriel Marchand - https://youtu.be/aYDPeUSMBfs

EP.024 Part 2 - Reclaim Your Birthright While Recovering from Childhood Trauma w/ Gabriel Marchand - https://youtu.be/uAF4bA8f6pM

Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s website - https://doctor-ramani.com

EP.046 - OCD & Anxiety After Narcissistic Abuse - my mind (now) by Paris Paloma (A Song Illustration) - https://youtu.be/xqnCN4X9Xzo

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Visit Official Website (currently under construction)

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or PTSD please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experience living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa does a song illustration of my mind (now) by Paris Paloma to reflect on how survivors can develop OCD and Anxiety as a result of narcissistic abuse.

References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

National Institute of Mental Health on OCD - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd

National Institute of Mental Health on Anxiety - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders

Paris Paloma wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Paloma

Paris Paloma website - https://www.parispaloma.co.uk/

Paris Paloma my mind (now) | Audiotree Live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEFy652uPQ0

Paris Paloma - labour (Official Video) - https://youtu.be/jvU4xWsN7-A?si=jqnrfgemSkOzxOCs

‘MY MIND (NOW)’ IS A TRIUMPHANT AND POWERFUL NEW RELEASE FROM PARIS PALOMA Article by Kieran Rogers - https://cloutcloutclout.com/new-music/paris-paloma-my-mind-now/#:~:text=“My Mind (now) is,says of the new release.

Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s Website - https://doctor-ramani.com

Patrick Teahan, LICSW - https://www.patrickteahantherapy.com

Dr. Ramani and Patrick on the definitive symptom of childhood trauma - https://www.instagram.com/p/C-3EaQLPf0t/

Anna Runkle’s Crappy Childhood Fairy’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CrappyChildhoodFairy

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or PTSD please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experience living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa reflects on how living in an abusive relationship is worse than a fictional horror movie and how she is coping with her escape.

*** If you or someone you know struggles with suicidal ideation please contact emergency services, 988 (if in the United States) or click on this link for a list of emergency services and suicide hotlines by country (please note sadly not all countries have designated mental health emergency hotlines available)- https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

Sara Bareilles - https://www.sarabmusic.com/main/

Sara Bareilles’ concert was held to raise funds for CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health. Support CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health by visiting https://www.stjosephchildrenshealth.org.

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Email Hello Trauma Brain: [email protected]

DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or PTSD please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experience living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa kicks off the Patient’s Point of View series talking about the Relationship Recovery Process (aka RRP). Raysa shares her experience doing an RRP short-term group, what she benefited from along with the challenges of this therapy modality designed for childhood trauma survivors.

References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

Find a Relationship Recovery Process Therapist - https://www.patrickteahantherapy.com/about-relationship-recovery-processs-therapists/

Amanda Curtin, LICSW’s website - http://cambridgecenterforchange.com/GroupWork.htm

Patrick Teahan, LICSW’s website - https://www.patrickteahantherapy.com/

Patrick Teahan Interview with Amanda Curtin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlmuP64wJMk&t=1225s

EP.023 Part 1 - Reclaim Your Birthright While Recovering from Childhood Trauma w/ Gabriel Marchand - https://youtu.be/aYDPeUSMBfs

EP.024 Part 2 - Reclaim Your Birthright While Recovering from Childhood Trauma w/ Gabriel Marchand - https://youtu.be/uAF4bA8f6pM

EP.002 - What is Complex PTSD? - https://youtu.be/08ViS1KVtxk

EP.012 - Symptoms: PTSD and C-PTSD - https://youtu.be/is17M6s001A

Patrick’s Teahan’s Month Healing Community - https://www.patrickteahantherapy.com/healing-community/

Patrick Teahan’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@patrickteahanofficial

Inventory of RRP Therapists on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rrptherapists/

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or PTSD please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experience living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa shares her experience navigating a day feeling depleted and exhausted while living with C-PTSD. Also, Raysa briefly talks about Mental Health Awareness Day.

References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

Watch Heartstopper on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81059939

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Visit Official Website (currently under construction)

Email Hello Trauma Brain: [email protected]

DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or PTSD please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.