The Trauma Doc (Wednesdays With Watson)

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Previously on Wednesdays With Watson:

"I have never prayed for God to heal my PTSD"

That was a live admission and this solo episode examines this statement and as Wednesdays With Watson listeners have come to expect, there is a a twist. This solo episode is a twist on that striking admission in the middle of a live interview.

Do we desire wellness? Is something required of us to get it? Is something required of us to keep it? How does community, church and counseling factor in to our desiring wellness? Why wouldn't a patient want to get well?

This solo episode examines all of that, and more. In this deeply personal episode, trauma survivor Amy Watson gets behind the mic and tells you what she had forgotten. This episode is meant to highlight the Star of the story first and foremost, but also the journey of healing, and how Jehovah-Rapha is just that, the God Who heals.

This episode is raw and real and is journey of one person's memory of something she had forgotten, but God had not forgotten, He never does.

Scripture I Peter 4:15, Mark 5, Phil 1:6, Joel 2:25, Romans 8:18

Host: Amy Watson
Executive Producer: Amy Highland
Podcast Artwork: Brittany Knight
Promotion Video: Rebecca Reed

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Shea Watson first fought battles of childhood abuse and then he chose to fight for his country. Diagnosed with PTSD in 1997 by the United States Army, Shea spent two years in the hospital because trauma finally demanded his attention.  Life hasn't been easy for him, but then Shea tells us what Jesus did for him.

This is a special podcast crossover event, as Amy joins forces with The Pantry Podcast, co-hosted by Shea Watson as well as his wife Michelle Watson, also a co-host of The Pantry Podcast. Also joining the episode is Pastor Markus Watson, curator  of The Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast.  Pastor Watson lives in San Diego, CA with his wife and three children. His own experience with trauma brought so much value to the episode.

Shea's story is highlighted in this lively conversation about trauma and healing and most of all identity. Michelle brings a perspective that is often requested--that of a loved one of a PTSD patient. Pastor Markus Watson brings his perspective, having logged some trauma himself. His story is featured on The Pantry Podcast.

I Peter 2:9 "You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, that you may be able to declare the praises of the One that called you out of darkness into marvelous light."

We hope you enjoy this unique podcast experience!
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Scripture References:
2 Cor  5:13, Romans 8:18, Genesis 1:26, Psalm 139

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In November of 1989, the Rivera's life was changed forever as a the events in their home rendered them all four orphans. Angel is the second of the four, his sister's episode is the one before this one "Holding On To The Unseen Hand"

In this episode, Angel talks to us how witnessing the horror of his parent's death has affected him over the last thirty years. He talks about his fight to keep his family; he talks about the people that he loves and he talks about Jesus, Who never left him, and will also never leave you. He talks the demons of drugs and how that almost destroyed his life.

Angel talks about coming out of darkness, into light and we are reminded of I Peter 2:9--and being called out of darkness into that glorious light. We know that we do not love a high priest who is not familiar with our sufferings, and Angel shares that with us too.

Triumph (ing) over tragedy is the thing that happens here in the healing zone. Hope for all the things, because life with PTSD doesn't have to be lost. Angel proves that to us.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Hebrews 4:15, Psalm 27:10 "When my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will lift me up" Exodus 14:14

Guest: Angel Rivera
Executive Producer, Editor & Engineer: Amy Highland
Podcast Cover: Brittany Knight
Logo Design: Anna Roberts
Song: "Marked By You" by Phil Baker, used by permission with license.
Host: Amy Watson

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Special guest Anna Marie Rivera Alberts joins the Wednesdays With Watson podcast with her story of the crooked roads of trauma and pain that has led to a beautiful, albeit still difficult life. 
Her family's story made the news headlines. A visit to the scene of the tragedy yielded stories from neighbors who remember the story, 30+ years later.  We attempt to tell her story with the delicacy it deserves, yet listeners are still able find Hope in a story that most people would describe as unable to be redeemed. She has broken the generational trauma "curse".

Hebrews 11:1
For Him "Why"--lyrics. quoted:
"I know down here, I may not understand, so I won't let go of the unseen hand, because it holds the reasons why"

"What Love Really Means"--JJ Heller
"Who will love me for me, not for what I have done or what I will become, who will love me for me, will somebody show me what love really means?"

Podcast Engineer & Producer:  Amy Highland
Podcast Cover Art: Brittany Knight & Anna Roberts
Episode Graphics: Rebekah Millet
Episode Trailer: Rebecca Reed
Host: Amy Watson

**If you or someone you love is in crisis, reach out for help**
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI.org
Text 741741 for free crisis counseling
800-950-6264

Call 211
Suicide Help Line:  800-233-8255
Domestic Violence Help Line: 800-799-7233
NAMI-800-950-6264
Additional support focusing on childhood trauma:
http://remakingmarley.com/

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Special guest Lindsay Tozer bravely tells us about a moment that changed everything. She describes her life as a "line" in her life as "before and after" that day. Twenty years have elapsed and she wanted to tell her story as part of her own healing process as well as an intense desire to help others.

Lindsay's story does not get tied up in a nice bow, her body has recorded the events of that day and yet she still has Hope.  She still gets up in the morning, and has dedicated her life and her career in child welfare management, county emergency management and is an accomplished musician. 

Diagnosed with PTSD twenty years ago, she still lives with triggers, flashbacks, and floodings. She identifies her community as an important component of her healing and some of her loved ones weigh in on how that day affects her on a daily basis. They help her live with the repercussions of that day and have walked beside her through many more losses, cancer and a host of other health issues. The body truly keeps the score.

She still has questions of God, she is not afraid to tell them to the world. She is living with PTSD and yet another person on our podcast that gives Hope in the face of unimaginable grief, loss and health issues. She bravely tells us of her battle to forgive herself as well.

Her favorite song is "Into The Sea" by Latasha Layton and her favorite verse as Isaiah 54:10

"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed says the Lord Who has compassion over you"

She has found the three C's--Community, Church and Counseling as the path to her healing. She calls Jesus her rock and her everything. He is the Star of her story.

Other Scripture Genesis 58.

"Marked By You" by Phil Baker, used by permission.

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Because we believe that HEALING PEOPLE HELP PEOPLE

Season 2 debuts with the first guest of the season sharing her story of a night that changed everything. The second season of Wednesdays With Watson highlights the crooked roads of trauma that lead to hope and healing. That road is not always an easy and nobody's road is the same, so we are here to tell you stories that help you know a story of Hope can be yours too.

So, we are here to continue to give Hope to PTSD patients and those that love them. Press play for Hope because it is here, this is the HEALING ZONE. Let the healing continue.

"Marked By You", words and music by Phil Baker and used by permission. Find this song on his album Babylon. We are incredibly grateful to him and we love the message of the song. License provided upon request.



Hebrews 4:15, Joel 2:25, Psalm 91

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This is the trailer episode for Season 2 of Wednesdays With Watson, PTSD, Jesus and YOU! This episode contains clips and a recap of some of season one's most impactful episodes. Additionally, we jump forward to the mission of season two: featuring stories of other people's journey with PTSD, and their own roads to Hope and healing. They can be and often are crooked roads of healing, but chances are they are roads you recognize. You do not have to live in defeat, you can victoriously live WITH PTSD, here is how.

This episode contains an announcement at the very end you aren't going to want to miss!

Credits: Host:  Amy Watson
                  Producer & Engineer: Amy Highland
                  Podcast Art: Brittany Knight
                 Cover Photo Credit: Crissy Loughridge
                 Graphic Designs: Rebekah Millet

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Disclaimer: this podcast is personal experience and is not to be considered professional help. 

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This final bonus hiatus episode brings Dr. Charles Reed to the podcast. This interview was recorded in September of 2020. Dr. Reed brings insight to pastoral struggles during a global pandemic and what it means to pivot as a church, pastor,  father, and friend.

As the world continues to navigate a "new normal", people of faith leaned on church leadership for their needs whether those needs are spiritual or physical needs. Pastors worldwide began speaking to empty rooms and red blinking camera lights. Many of them grieved the loss of their congregation and the ability to fulfill the calling of God on their lives. They are navigating an entire congregation's trauma and fears while also addressing their own.

In a precious moment of transparency, he also shares with us his sadness, a place where he lost his joy-- having lost his ability to disciple those under his leadership. His message of getting that joy back is timely for all of us.

Remember Joy.

Dr. Charles Reed earned his MA in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and earned his PhD in Administration from Trinity Theological Seminary.

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In this reboot of the pilot episode, listeners get the first peek at the story--the one where an author with a full time job decided to start a podcast.

For such a time as this.

After 18 episodes, revisiting the very first one, the one that started it all is surreal, and worth listening to again. We healed, we learned, we evolved, and most of all, we highlighted the Star of all of our stories.  This is the Healing Zone.  So, don't press play if you don't want to hang out in a place of Hope and healing. :)

PTSD, Jesus, and Me: Healing that STILL doesn't make sense.

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The inaugural season finale of Wednesdays With Watson, features two special guests. Cheryl Rice and Christy Waulk join us to conclude the season and help highlight the message of the entire season. We know that there is Hope, and want to tell you about it.

Cheryl Rice brings 37 years of ministerial experience as she has served alongside her husband Dr. William Rice, senior pastor, Calvary Church, Clearwater, Florida. She holds her BA in History and English from Samford University.

Christy Waulk is the Co-Founder of Baylight Counseling, also in Clearwater, Florida. Christy holds multiple degrees in the area of Biblical counseling as well as trauma training. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Healing happens when we understand the importance of community, the importance of church, and the importance of counseling. More important than those things, we understand the Star of all of our stories, IS  our ultimate Hope.

This episode is meant to start conversations among laypeople in churches as well as leadership. When laypeople serve  hurting people in their congregation, they are ministering to approximately 25% of their congregation at any given time.

Some of this work happens outside the church, in fact a good bit of it does. "Community is vital to healing" Christy shares.  So, even though this episode is focused on the church, mental health should first be addressed in the trenches where people are hurting first and most.

Leadership must also understand the importance of providing resources for helpers and support creative and innovative ways to minister to those hurting in their sphere of influence. 

This episode creates a call to action.

Oftentimes, there are financial barriers to counseling.  Christy and Josh Waulk have created a non profit organization for the hurting and never turn away a counseling client because of their inability to pay. To accomplish this, Baylight Counseling has a way for you to help. Consider a donation to this foundation so they can continue to provide these services, especially in a difficult year like 2020. Here is the link where you can donate to this foundation. Your donation is tax deductible and would support the mission of this podcast: HELP PEOPLE. "To Love God, To Love People, that is the center of the marrk"

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Ecc 3, Luke 10:27, 2 Tim 1:7

Sincere thanks to a loyal audience of a baby. podcast. It has been the podcast that could, and we are looking forward to season 2! Watch for announcements in the coming weeks regarding Season 2 staring in January.

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