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 talks about her experience watching the Solar Eclipse with C-PTSD, and how healing from complex trauma can feel like a rare eclipse.

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

NASA’s definition of Eclipse and Solar Eclipse - https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/for-kids-and-students/what-is-an-eclipse-grades-k-4/#:~:text=An eclipse (i-klips),lunar eclipses and solar eclipses.

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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 goes unscripted to reflect on how difficult it is to set and maintain boundaries.

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

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

Complex Dani’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/complex.dani/

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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 talks about emotional flashbacks and managing them using Pete Walker’s 13 Steps from his book Complex PTSD from Surviving to Thriving.

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

Pete Walker, M.A., MFT’s website - https://www.pete-walker.com

13 Steps Emotional Flashback Management - https://www.pete-walker.com/pdf/13strategies_flashbacks_management.pdf

Complex PTSD From Surviving to Thriving book by Pete Walker - https://www.amazon.com/Complex-PTSD-Surviving-RECOVERING-CHILDHOOD/dp/1492871842/

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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 very important part of her identity that came to the surface after she went no contact with her main abusers.

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

Blind to Betrayal Why We Fool Ourselves We Aren't Being Fooled Book by Jennifer Freyd and Pamela Birrell: https://www.amazon.com/Blind-Betrayal-Ourselves-Arent-Fooled/dp/0470604409

Jennifer Freyd explaining Betrayal Blindness YouTube clip: https://youtu.be/PL1_IEDD2Hw?feature=shared

RRP Therapists - https://www.instagram.com/rrptherapists/

“It’s Me, Dr. Z” podcast by Dr. Jamie Zuckerman - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kCPxgLLE4rqVYPDyb4ewm?si=547e002c57be44fb

Maddie Zahm website - https://maddiezahmmusic.com/home/

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

LGBTQIA+ Resources: https://glaad.org

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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 continues her conversation with Dion Crowe, a Certified EFT Tapping Practitioner and owner of Eflowtion Support Services, and they talk about about how abusers perceive their victims or targets for their convenience, the fear of the unknown and how it can get survivors stuck, the importance of attunement in therapy for trauma survivors, the role pets can play for healing relational trauma, and more.

Follow this week’s guest Dion Crowe and his business Eflowtion Support Services

Eflowtion Support Services’ Official Website - https://eflowtionsupportservices.com

Eflowtion Support Services’ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@eflowtionsupportservices

Eflowtion Support Services’ Instagram - instagram.com/eflowtion_support_services

Eflowtion Support Services’ Facebook - facebook.com/Eflowtion

Eflowtion Support Services’ TikTok - tiktok.com/@eflowtionsupportservices

Dion Crowe’s Email - [email protected]

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

Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. Presentation - https://youtu.be/XU91BhcPqnM?si=SUNAEyBOcbqefF2C&t=1591

Med Circle’s YouTube channe - https://www.youtube.com/@MedCircle

Into the Unknown (song from Frozen 2) - https://open.spotify.com/track/3Z0oQ8r78OUaHvGPiDBR3W?si=b55b3441bfce4a38

Hello Trauma Brain Episodes Referenced

Part 1 - Freeing Your Emotions with EFT Tapping w/ Dion Crowe (Eflowtion Support Services) - EP.027 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/15LCl5eho7iYt4OY6dyKfe?si=8435b38f898c49ae

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

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

Follow Hello Trauma Brain on Instagram

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Visit Official Bio Site (for all links and to buy Raysa a coffee 🙂)

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.

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 Dion Crowe, a Certified EFT Tapping Practitioner, and they talk about the costs of being misdiagnosed, how EFT Tapping and tension release exercises have helped Dion manage his C-PTSD symptoms, the importance of advocating for ourselves, and more.

Follow this week’s guest Dion Crowe and his business Eflowtion Support Services

Eflowtion Support Services’ Official Website - https://eflowtionsupportservices.com

Eflowtion Support Services’ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@eflowtionsupportservices

Eflowtion Support Services’ Instagram - instagram.com/eflowtion_support_services

Eflowtion Support Services’ Facebook - facebook.com/Eflowtion

Eflowtion Support Services’ TikTok - tiktok.com/@eflowtionsupportservices

Dion Crowe’s Email - [email protected]

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

Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. book Body Keeps the Score - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

George Hrab’s Terpsichore Album - https://georgehrab.bandcamp.com/album/terpsichore

Get Your Tickets to George Hrab’s Terpsichore The Complete Album Live (March 9, 2024 at 7PM in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/terpsichore-the-complete-album-live-in-concert-tickets-786063746827

Lindsay Braman’s Emotion Behavior Wheel - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw0KjI7I2vG/?igsh=d2wwcW53eHBhc2po

Hello Trauma Brain Episodes Referenced

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

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

Part 1 - Healing in Friendships with June (Conversations with Friends) - EP.021 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hmjDy9jZhETtIzyvYYFT8?si=c556e3a5598040d9

Part 2 - Healing in Friendships with June (Conversations with Friends) - EP.022 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hmjDy9jZhETtIzyvYYFT8?si=48ec6e34e210402b

Follow Hello Trauma Brain on Instagram

Subscribe now on:

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Visit Official Bio Site (for all links and to buy Raysa a coffee 🙂)

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.

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 breaks down the Netflix adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical focusing on childhood trauma and how to revolt against bullies.

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

Merriam Webster’s Definition of Bully - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bully

Roald Dahl’s Matilda (Book 1988) - https://www.amazon.com/Matilda-Roald-Dahl/dp/0670824399/ref=asc_df_0670824399/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312041961788&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8670852038620707756&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9006772&hvtargid=pla-570834842868&psc=1&mcid=495ebf0db6a63a0f938e36f0ec13b49b&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNR1XwhH_aQ7UxyTsyoAec2Hnj6rko45gk0XQx2Hji5KOnpOrQveIChoCxCsQAvD_BwE

Matilda (1996 Film) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117008/

Netflix Adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical - https://www.netflix.com/title/80993016

Harry Styles’ Matilda - https://open.spotify.com/track/6uvh0In7u1Xn4HgxOfAn8O?si=34de3134a3c64e9a

Harry Styles’ Harry’s House Album - https://open.spotify.com/album/5r36AJ6VOJtp00oxSkBZ5h?si=-2BL2SZPTiCPArJWVWfJkg

Rolling Stones Article on Harry Styles’ Matilda - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/harry-styles-matilda-harrys-house-1355846/

George Hrab’s Terpsichore Album - https://georgehrab.bandcamp.com/album/terpsichore

Get Your Tickets to George Hrab’s Terpsichore The Complete Album Live (March 9, 2024 at 7PM) - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/terpsichore-the-complete-album-live-in-concert-tickets-786063746827

Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamani

Patrick Teahan, LICSW’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@patrickteahanlicswtherapy

Patrick Teahan’s Interview with Dr. Ingrid Clayton “The Untouchable Mother - Believing Me, Healing From Narcissistic Abuse” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzzUrAdMkJk

Referenced Hello Trauma Brain Episodes

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

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

Part 1 - Healing in Friendships with June (Conversations with Friends) - EP.021. - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hmjDy9jZhETtIzyvYYFT8?si=c556e3a5598040d9

Part 2 - Healing in Friendships with June (Conversations with Friends) - EP.022 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hmjDy9jZhETtIzyvYYFT8?si=48ec6e34e210402b

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Visit Official Bio Site (for all links and to buy Raysa a coffee 🙂)

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.

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 Gabriel Marchand, a Relationship Recovery Process Therapist, to discuss childhood trauma. Raysa and Gabriel continue their conversation and they talk about some very hard topics including what good therapy can look like, what not good therapy can also present as, the importance of making children a priority, getting your full self back online, how we can become a part of the solution, and so much more.

Full Video Interview footage available on Hello Trauma Brain’s YouTube Channel -

You can contact, follow, and support this week’s guest Gabriel Marchand using the following:

Follow Gabriel Marchand on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gabrielmarchandtherapy?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Email Gabriel Marchand - [email protected]

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

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

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

Follow Patrick Teahan LICSW on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/patrickteahantherapy/?hl=en

Amanda Curtin’s Website - http://www.cambridgecenterforchange.com

Follow Amanda Curtin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amandacurtinrrp/

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

Follow Hello Trauma Brain on Instagram

Subscribe now on:

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Visit Official Bio Site (for all links and to buy Raysa a coffee 🙂)

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.

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 Gabriel Marchand, a Relationship Recovery Process Therapist, to discuss childhood trauma. Raysa and Gabriel will talk about coming to terms with how bad things were back then, the dialoguing technique, how childhood trauma can impact your sense of belonging, and so much more.

Full Video Interview footage available on Hello Trauma Brain’s YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/aYDPeUSMBfs

You can contact, follow, and support this week’s guest Gabriel Marchand using the following:

Follow Gabriel Marchand on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gabrielmarchandtherapy?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Email Gabriel Marchand - [email protected]

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

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

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

Follow Patrick Teahan LICSW on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/patrickteahantherapy/?hl=en

Amanda Curtin’s Website - http://www.cambridgecenterforchange.com

Follow Amanda Curtin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amandacurtinrrp/

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

Want to witness Raysa’s singing experiment? Follow Raysa’s new Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/traumatizedsinger?igsh=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==

Follow Hello Trauma Brain on Instagram

Subscribe now on:

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Visit Official Bio Site (for all links and to buy Raysa a coffee 🙂)

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.

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 her chosen sister and dear friend June to continue their conversation on the challenges of conflict when healing relational trauma, the importance of listening to our bodies, and more.

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Subscribe now on:

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Visit Official Bio Site (for all links and to buy Raysa a coffee 🙂)

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.