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 friend June to talk about healing relational trauma in friendship. You are invited to come back for part 2 of this conversation.

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

Definition of Friend (Merriam Webster) - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friend

There is Nothing Wrong With You book by Cheri Huber - https://www.amazon.com/There-Nothing-Wrong-You-Self-Hate/dp/0971030901/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=598729318055&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9006772&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9328272793484700855&hvtargid=kwd-356897255&hydadcr=22592_13531287&keywords=there+is+nothing+wrong+with+you&qid=1706745697&s=books&sr=1-1

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

Patrick Teahan, LICSW’s Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/patrickteahan

Pete Walker, M.A., MFT and book Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving - https://pete-walker.com/complex_ptsd_book.html

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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 kicks off the second half of season 1 with an unscripted episode on the difficulty of taking breaks for trauma survivors.

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

Gregory Alan Isakov - https://gregoryalanisakov.com

Victrola Journey+ Bluetooth Suitcase Record Player with Matching Record Stand - https://www.amazon.com/Victrola-Journey-Bluetooth-Suitcase-Matching/dp/B08NDZP9K6/ref=asc_df_B08NDZP9K6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475750796803&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=253969499074485703&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9006772&hvtargid=pla-1073144196947&mcid=a27752feceaf33b1be14c4d55905a3e7&gclid=CjwKCAiA5L2tBhBTEiwAdSxJX7I9UgtVqfZ_E_xjbk9SofshwompnxHGGUnkLZaOvaq2UMn9wzgvmhoCEZcQAvD_BwE&th=1

Notion - https://www.notion.so/desktop

I’m Glad My Mom Died Book by Jennette McCurdy - https://www.amazon.com/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/dp/1982185821

Podcast Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy - https://open.spotify.com/show/306EII8U7kiRJIfVnf8w2P?si=b8dc7f4920954fca

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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 mostly unscripted to reflect on the year 2023 as she gets ready to welcome the New Year 2024.

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

Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma by Dr. Ingrid Clayton - https://www.amazon.com/Believing-Me-Healing-Narcissistic-Complex/dp/B0BV8D3M2J

Maestro from Director Bradley Cooper (Trailer) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJP2QblqLA0

Appaloosa Bones Album by Gregory Alan Isakov - https://gregoryalanisakov.com/music

Heartstopper (Trailer) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrK4xPy4ahg

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

The Lumineers (Band) - https://www.thelumineers.com/

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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 does a deep dive of the film How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) to talk about navigating toxic relationships during the Holidays, and provides a Holiday Survival Guide for 2023.

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

Where to watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-where-to-watch-movie/

Patrick Teahan’s Our Whole Childhood podcast episode “The Signs of Bad Therapy with Nate Postlethwait” https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Nnh4WTZ9ulcwOVBaccSXH?si=51dd7876654241ff

Nate Postlethwait’s free webinar for “Holiday Survival Guide” https://natewrites.com/holiday-survival-guide/

Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s SURVIVAL GUIDE: Holidays with narcissists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lDuCAgi78E

Patrick Teahan’s 15 Mental Health Tips for the Holidays - Childhood Trauma - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9yF0s4Lphc

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

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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 Benjamin Allen, The (Complex) PTSD Guy. Ben shares the tools he uses to cope with his C-PTSD symptoms, what he has found helpful when making sense of enablers and abusers around him, and he reads his original poetry.

*** 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).

Listen to Benjamin Allen’s podcast The (Complex) PTSD Guy - https://open.spotify.com/show/660FaM5JFF8qODP7mbIfaN?si=0c15897d9bbc4fd8

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

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

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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 experiences living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa talks with fellow podcaster Benjamin Allen from The (Complex) PTSD Guy about living with Complex PTSD and how to navigate dynamics with abusers and enablers.

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

Listen to Benjamin Allen’s podcast The (Complex) PTSD Guy - https://open.spotify.com/show/660FaM5JFF8qODP7mbIfaN?si=0c15897d9bbc4fd8

Domestic Violence Resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline

United States

https://www.thehotline.org/

1.800.799.SAFE

TTY 1.800.787.3224

Ending Violence Association of Canada

Canada

https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help-2/

Refuge for Women and Children Against Domestic Violence

United Kingdom

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

0808 2000 247

Women’s Aid

Ireland

https://www.womensaid.ie/services/helpline.html

1800 341 900

Safe Ireland Creating safety for women and children

Ireland

https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/

Delegación del Gobierno contra la Violencia de Género

Spain

https://violenciagenero.igualdad.gob.es/informacionUtil/recursos/telefono016/home.htm

Teléfono 016 - 016

1800 Respect

National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service

Australia

https://www.1800respect.org.au/

1800 737 732

NRS: 1800 555 667

Interpreter 13 14 50

DomesticShelters.org

A Service of Theresa’s fund

India

https://www.domesticshelters.org/en-in/domestic-abuse-help-in-india

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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 her first year going no contact with abusers.

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

Patrick Teahan, LICSW IG on No Contact - https://www.instagram.com/p/CzV6T_-MsGd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=NTYzOWQzNmJjMA==

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

Dr. Ramani Durvasula Video “What does it mean to go "no contact"? (Glossary of Narcissistic Relationships)” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZydOTglg5i8

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

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

Dr. Ingrid Clayton’s Book “Believing Me” - https://www.amazon.com/Believing-Me-Healing-Narcissistic-Complex/dp/B0BV8D3M2J/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ingrid+clayton+believing+me&qid=1701310146&sr=8-1

Nick Werber’s Bio Site - https://bio.site/nickwerber

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Subscribe now on:

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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 discussion of All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) to discuss what happens during and after narcissistic abuse including how survivors can heal and thrive.

*** 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).

All Too Well Song (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRxrwjOtIag

Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C8e7nNLZNs

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

Watchman by Gregory Alan Isakov - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orlg7C-mLt8

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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.

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 part 1 of this episode, Raysa goes over the cycles of narcissistic abuse as portrayed in Taylor Swift’s All Too Well: The Short Film.

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

All Too Well: Short Film (Written and Directed by Taylor Swift) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tollGa3S0o8

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Subscribe now on:

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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 experiences living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

In this episode, Raysa goes through the list of symptoms for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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

Episode 002 - What is Complex PTSD? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FrqTyoeMccZhxdnqVQ2iM?si=18795ad8bb904b15

Mind - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-complex-ptsd/symptoms/

Mind - Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-complex-ptsd/complex-ptsd/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

NHS on Depersonalisation-derealisation disorder - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/dissociative-disorders/#:~:text=Depersonalisation is where you have,lifeless" or "foggy".

*** 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/

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.