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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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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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.

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 talk about managing C-PTSD triggers when sick.

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

COVID 19 CDC Guidelines - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

Hannah Uiri’s Trauma Informed Yoga YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@HannahUiri

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Subscribe now on:

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

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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 reflects on the process of making the first ten episodes of Hello Trauma Brain.

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

Patrick Teahan, LICSW YouTube short about being cute and interesting - https://youtube.com/shorts/-3HJ_7CXGCs?si=71BnFJPPwnV0KGEa

COVID 19 CDC Guidelines - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

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 talks about how narcissistic relationships and healing from them can feel like riding a rollercoaster.

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

Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s video on “The Toxic Broken Heart” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doZvdHk9pWM

Gregory Alan Isakov - https://gregoryalanisakov.com/

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 of the monthly illustration series, Raysa dives into the movie “The Invisible Man (2020)” to talk about post-separation abuse, domestic violence, gaslighting, and how systems are not built to fully protect victims and survivors.

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

The Invisible Man 2020 (how to stream) Just Watch link - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-invisible-man-2020

Dr. Ramani Durvasula - The Invisible Man - Movie Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn_jzbVPMYM

Cinema Therapy - Therapist Reacts to Sociopathic Narcissism in THE INVISIBLE MAN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JtVSXKCANg

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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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 talks about her first Great Awakening and how she navigated the painful realization that she has been in toxic and abusive relationships throughout her life.

*** 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).

The Good Place Show - https://g.co/kgs/nDVG8A

Yoga By Adriene YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@yogawithadriene

Wake Up/Wind Down Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7l1sgTpu8WoVJCVjIdRLLE?si=b137451b56014d0b

Where is My Mind? Podcast - Episode #66 The Narcissist Nightmare - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mveE6AgGO6h3tVF5IjQh4?si=VXPZW5DeSx2o0Mq7W_aEMQ

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

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 unscripted episode, Raysa talks about the grief that comes from being casted out after speaking up.

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

Being Well Podcast’s Podcast “Recovering from Complex PTSD with Elizabeth Ferreira” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHRgPA_jagE

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 talks about how making mistakes can be hard for survivors of narcissistic abuse and the importance of claiming back our right to make mistakes.

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

Christopher Frechette, MSW, LCSW (Instagram post) - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxIxfLQuFd4/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

Pete Walker’s book Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving - https://www.amazon.com/Complex-PTSD-Surviving-RECOVERING-CHILDHOOD/dp/1492871842/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HO06W9LLARHY&keywords=pete+walker+complex+ptsd+from+surviving+to+thriving&qid=1694981440&sprefix=pete+walker+%2Caps%2C363&sr=8-1

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.