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July 10Where Did the Accountability Go? Why Trauma Survivors Carry Blame That Was Never Theirs
Why do so many trauma survivors carry blame while the people who caused the harm seem to avoid accountability?
In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb Lindh explores the powerful distinction between blame, accountability, and healing. Drawing from trauma psychology, family systems, moral injury, and current PTSD research, this conversation examines why survivors often become the ones left carrying the emotional weight when accountability is absent.
Together, we'll explore:
The difference between blame and accountability
Why self-blame is so common after trauma
How scapegoating operates within families, organizations, and communities
The impact of moral injury when justice and acknowledgment never come
Why healing does not require another person's accountability
How to begin returning responsibility to its rightful owner
If you've ever found yourself asking, "Why am I still carrying this?" this episode offers a compassionate and empowering perspective.
Remember: You are responsible for your healing—not for the harm someone else chose to cause.
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17 min
July 09The Courage to Rest
Why do so many of us believe we have to earn the right to rest?
In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb Lindh explores how trauma, family systems, workplace culture, and societal expectations can quietly teach us that our worth is measured by how much we carry. Together, we'll examine why exhaustion has become a badge of honor and how ancient Greek philosophy, modern neuroscience, and organizational psychology all point toward a different path—one rooted in balance, flourishing, and living fully.
If you've ever found yourself saying, "I'll rest when..." this episode is for you.
Join us as we explore:
Why we often confuse surviving with living
How trauma keeps the nervous system stuck in survival mode
What Greek philosophers taught about flourishing and living a meaningful life
Why organizations, families, and society often reward exhaustion
How small moments of joy help rewire the brain for safety and resilience
Practical ways to create space for life while life is still happening
You don't have to wait until everything is finished to begin living. Healing isn't about earning rest...it's about remembering that a well-lived life includes it.
If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential.
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24 min
July 01The Bravest Thing You Can Do
What if the bravest thing you ever do isn't crossing the finish line—but taking the very first step?
In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb explores the quiet, often unseen moment that begins every journey of healing, growth, and transformation. Before the new habits, the new career, the therapy session, the workout, or the life changes, there is a decision—a moment of courage when we choose that the life we've been living is no longer the life we want.
Whether your journey began because of trauma, burnout, grief, anxiety, a health challenge, or simply a deep knowing that something had to change, this episode is a reminder that every path starts with one brave choice.
You'll discover:
Why the decision to change is often the bravest step of all.
The connection between trauma, identity, and transformational change.
How authenticity is less about becoming someone new and more about coming home to yourself.
Why every beginner deserves compassion—not comparison.
A reminder that wherever you are on your journey, you belong.
The first step isn't about having all the answers. It's about believing you're worth taking the journey.
If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential.
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14 min
June 26No Vacancy
Who—or what—is occupying your mind?
In this solo episode, Dr. Deb explores the powerful metaphor of "No Vacancy" and what it means to reclaim psychological ownership after trauma. Drawing from neuroscience, organizational psychology, and mindfulness, she discusses how fear, shame, self-doubt, and unresolved experiences can quietly occupy our mental and emotional space. Listeners will learn how chronic stress affects the brain, why boundaries protect more than relationships—they protect the nervous system—and how healing begins by deciding what deserves access to our minds.
The episode concludes with a brief guided mindfulness practice to help you reclaim your inner space and reserve it for healing, peace, and hope.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What "psychological ownership" means in trauma recovery
How trauma can occupy our thoughts, emotions, and identity
The neuroscience of attention, allostatic load, and neuroplasticity
Why boundaries are essential for protecting your nervous system
A simple mindfulness practice to help you reclaim your inner space
Remember: Your mind is not public property. You have the right to decide what enters, what stays, and what leaves.
If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential.
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In Love and Healing,
Dr. Deb
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28 min
June 05 Choosing Emotions: Finding the Words That Help Us Heal with D. Earl Johnston
In this thought-provoking episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb welcomes author, researcher, keynote speaker, and former corporate executive Doug Johnston, author of Choosing Emotions: Thinking with Your Head and Acting with Your Heart. Together, they explore the powerful connection between emotions, language, healing, and human experience.
Doug shares the deeply personal story that inspired his book: a conversation with his teenage daughter during her struggle with depression that led him on a nearly decade-long journey researching emotions and collecting thousands of quotes from philosophers, psychologists, scientists, leaders, and everyday people. What began as a father's desire to help his daughter became one of the most comprehensive consumer-facing resources on emotions.
Throughout the conversation, Dr. Deb and Doug discuss:
• Why emotions are not obstacles to overcome but tools that help us navigate life
• The role of language in healing, self-awareness, and emotional growth
• How finding the right words can help us better understand ourselves and others
• The connection between emotional literacy, emotional coherence, and wellbeing
• Why emotions are foundational to reasoning and decision-making
• The importance of naming experiences, especially trauma, as part of the healing process
• How quotes, journaling, reflection, and storytelling can support emotional growth and recovery
• The difference between being stuck in an emotional experience and learning from it
• Why making friends with our emotions may be one of the most important skills we develop throughout life
Whether you are navigating trauma recovery, personal growth, leadership, emotional wellbeing, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of yourself, this episode offers practical wisdom and meaningful insights into the role emotions play in shaping our lives.
Guest: Doug Johnston
Book: Choosing Emotions: Thinking with Your Head and Acting with Your Heart
Website: Choosing Emotions
43 min
April 20 Self Care Sunday: Boston Edition - Dreams
Show Notes | Self Care Sunday: Boston Edition | Dreams
This Self Care Sunday hits a little different.
On the eve of the Boston Marathon, this episode reflects on dreams, regret, and what it means to say yes to the moments that matter.
From a spontaneous seat behind home plate at Fenway Park to standing on the field the next morning, this is a story about making a dream real and what that experience brings up emotionally, mentally, and physically.
Trauma can narrow our world.
Dreaming expands it.
This episode includes a simple reflection exercise to reconnect with your dreams and take one step toward making them real.
If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential.
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In Love and Healing,
Dr. Deb
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18 min
April 17Innovation, Energy, and Hope: Exploring Frequency-Based Technology with Mark Fox
What happens when a former space shuttle engineer turns his attention to human healing?
In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb sits down with Mark Fox, aerospace innovator and founder of Resona Health, to explore the intersection of engineering, nervous system support, and emerging frequency-based technologies.
Together, we discuss how innovation is expanding the conversation around healing, especially for those who have tried many approaches and are still searching for relief.
This conversation invites curiosity, reflection, and possibility.
💬 What We Explore
How Mark Fox transitioned from aerospace engineering into health technology
What PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) technology is and how it’s being used
The role of energy, frequency, and the nervous system in healing and regulation
Why many people explore alternative or integrative tools after other approaches haven’t worked
Real-world stories from individuals and families navigating PTSD, chronic pain, and recovery
The importance of hope in the healing journey
Where this technology may be heading in the future
🧠 Key Takeaways
Healing journeys are not one-size-fits-all
Innovation can expand options, especially when traditional approaches feel limited
The nervous system plays a central role in how we experience stress, trauma, and recovery
Lived experience, curiosity, and exploration all matter in the process of healing
Hope is not passive, it is something we actively create and reconnect with
A Note to Listeners
This episode is intended for educational and informational purposes. The perspectives shared reflect personal experiences and emerging technologies. This is not medical advice. Always consult with your care team when exploring new approaches to your health and wellbeing.
Connect with Mark Fox:
Resona Health: https://resona.health
Book: Go Find Joy by Mark L. Fox
Connect with Mark: Search “Mark L. Fox” for additional interviews and content
If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential.
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In Love and Healing,
Dr. Deb
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42 min
April 09Healing is My Responsibility. And So Is My Life.
There are moments in healing where something shifts.
Not all at once.
Not loudly.
But clearly.
A realization begins to take shape:
👉 Something wasn’t just hard.
👉 Something was taken.
In this episode, we explore what happens when awareness deepens and truth becomes clearer. This is a conversation about recognizing impact without minimizing it, allowing anger to exist without losing grounding, and reconnecting with the power of choice.
This isn’t about blame.
And it’s not about staying in the past.
It’s about understanding what was real… and choosing what comes next.
💬 What We Explore
The difference between what was lost and what was taken
Calm, grounded anger as a form of clarity
Why healing is a responsibility rooted in agency, not fault
How anger can be directed into boundaries and intentional decisions
The challenge of receiving after experiencing trauma
Holding dual awareness: truth and forward movement at the same time
A perspective from Greek philosophy on living in alignment with your highest self
Research-informed insights on emotion, growth, and self-compassion
✨ Reflection Questions
What is one truth ready to be acknowledged without minimizing it?
Where can energy be redirected instead of continuing to carry what isn’t yours?
What is one way to allow support or ease without needing to earn it?
If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential.
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22 min
April 06 I Go Where I Feel Myself
In this PTSD and Beyond episode, we explore what it means to notice where we feel grounded, connected, and at ease, and how those moments are not random, but meaningful signals. Through the lens of self care, awareness, and healing, this conversation reflects on the environments, relationships, and spaces that either support or disconnect us from who we are.
We also explore the meaning behind “I go where I feel like myself” and the “Cheers effect,” that sense of being in spaces where we can exhale and simply be, and why certain places feel like home. Self-care is not only what we do. It is also where we go, what we allow, and what we choose.
👉 Go where you feel like yourself.
We reflect on the role of awareness in returning to yourself, the importance of choosing spaces that feel calm, supportive, and aligned, and why healing is a process of returning to yourself again and again.
If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential.
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17 min
March 26 When “No” Becomes the Wall: Boundaries, Protection, and the Path Back to Connection
We hear a lot about saying “no” as self-care. And that matters.
But what happens when everything becomes no?
In this episode, we explore when boundaries shift from intentional protection to automatic response. What starts as safety can become disconnection. This conversation brings a trauma-informed and neuroscience-based lens to understanding “no,” and how to move toward discernment, flexibility, and connection.
Key Takeaways:
1. Boundaries support connection, not replace it
2. Automatic “no” can be a protective pattern, not a conscious choice
3. The brain predicts safety based on past experiences
4. Psychological flexibility supports wellbeing and growth
5. Connection is essential to overall health
Reflection Questions:
Where has “no” become automatic?
Is this response coming from fear or alignment?
What would it look like to pause before responding?
If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential.
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In Love and Healing,
Dr. Deb
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17 min

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