By Karen Goldfinger Baker
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THC 133 - Firewalking with Dave Albin
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Dave Albin, an expert in personal development and corporate team building, shares his unique experiences and insights. His expertise has been sought after by renowned companies and organizations like Google, NASA, and Tony Robbins, who have all experienced the impact of his team-building activities.
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Dave shares the power of creating a strong and cohesive team within an organization and the transformative effects it can have on employees.
You’ll hear about Dave’s journey of turning a struggling workplace into a thriving environment. Guess what? When people genuinely care about each other they are more likely to work together to overcome obstacles!
We discuss the significance of experiential learning and why it surpasses traditional classroom training. And Dave shares stories of the transformative power of firewalking and night swimming with sharks. And true to the Trauma Hiders Club, you’ll hear of the emotional struggles Dave faced along his journey.
"A firewalk can be one of the most profound experiences any human or group of humans can go through it." — Dave Albin
This Week on Trauma Hiders Club
• Uncovering the hidden trauma that shapes us.
• The power of forgiveness and letting go.
• From struggle to success: Finding purpose.
• Breaking free from fear to achieve goals.
• The transformative potential of experiential learning.
• Building a strong and united team culture.
• Overcoming personal obstacles for collective growth.
• Embracing our true selves from childhood to now.
• Creating extraordinary experiences that change lives.
Resources:
www.firewalkadventures.com
Dave Albin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-albin/
Dave Albin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firewalkadventures
Dave Albin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/firebuilder2/
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THC 132 - The Power of Imagination Healing with Melanie Goodwin
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Melanie Goodwin.
Melanie believes firmly that trauma can be resolved. Melanie’s life has had 3 parts: Stuck & Clueless, Trauma Recovery, and (finally), a Producing Artist. These days Melanie is a singer-songwriter, composer and Amazon Best-Selling author.
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, we talk trauma, neuroscience, and imagination-based healing. Melanie speaks about the differences between the male and female brain and shares personal experiences of perceiving things before they are proven, an ability to switch from the left to the right side of the brain and engaging in intuitive thinking as a child.
You’ll hear about the importance of trauma-informed treatments, such as drama therapy and alternative modalities mentioned in Bessel van der Kolk's book, "The Body Keeps the Score." The conversation touches on language, imagination, and the power of choosing the meaning we give to events.
"All of language is symbolic. Where a sound can mean a thing." — Melanie Goodwin
This Week on Trauma Hiders Club
• Embracing whole brain movement.
• The power of “trans logical” thinking.
• Alternative trauma treatments.
• The poetic imagination to find meaning.
• The meaning you assign to events.
• Imagination-based healing techniques.
• The power of imagination for healing.
• Fostering a state of flow.
Resources:
https://melaniegoodwinstudios.com/
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THC 131 - Healing Religious Trauma with Christina Carlson
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Christina Carlson, a Self-Relationship Coach, who embarked on a transformative journey seven years ago. Raised in a strict Evangelical Christian environment, her upbringing left no room for self-acceptance. After spending years believing she was broken, Christina yearned for something more. She began questioning the beliefs that had kept her quiet and compliant, delving into the depths of uncertainty. In this process, she discovered her knack for holding space for the undecided, a skill that naturally led her to coaching.
This Week on Trauma Hiders Club
On this episode you’ll hear Christina share her journey of healing and self-discovery through coaching and reconnecting with her body. She discusses the challenges she faced in letting go of certain beliefs, particularly the concept of ‘hell’, stemming from her religious upbringing. Christina emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for exploring faith and self-care. The conversation also touches on the damaging effects of religious dogma within communities and the struggle to navigate personal paths separate from societal expectations. Christina offers practical tips for practicing self-connection, such as meditation, ritual, and physical movement. Christina highlights the importance of patience and autonomy in relationships. She also endorses laughter and fun!
"Your children are seen as arrows in your quiver to shoot out forward for the lord. It's a huge disappointment for parents to have their children walk away from something they gave everything to keep to."
— Christina Carlson
Listen for:
• Healing
• Faith
• Boundaries
• Community
• Self-connection
• Decision-making
• Autonomy
• Interdependence
• Somatic practices
• Fun and connection
Resources:
Christina Carlson’s website: https://www.christinamcarlson.com/
Christina Carlson on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christinaclifecoaching
Christina Carlson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinacarlsonlifecoach/
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THC130 - Speaking Out to Break the Cycle of Trauma with Robin Cote (REPLAY THC117)
Robin Cotè is a multi-talented individual with a diverse background in media. From a young age, she immersed herself in film, radio, television, and the music industry. Despite enduring significant personal losses and facing various forms of abuse, Robin emerged as a survivor and an advocate for victims.
As a radio and show business personality, author, transformational coach, and motivational speaker, she brings a no-nonsense attitude to her work. Through her personal journey documented in her book, "Victim No More!", Robin empowers others to embrace self-worth, accountability, and a better life. With her infectious smile and unfiltered honesty, she is a respected member of the independent film and music community, a dedicated mother, and a living kidney donor. Robin's impact extends beyond her own experiences, as she shares her wisdom and truth on her podcast, Get Real with Robin.
In this powerful episode, Robin joins me as we discuss Empowerment through self-expression and speaking out.
We also discuss how others who have experienced trauma support a healing journey and break through the patterns of pain and victimhood.
“The ability to be able to be so honest and raw about things, has not only helped me heal, but it's a beautiful gift to be able to share that with other people” - Robin Cote
This Week on Trauma Hiders Club
• Overcoming childhood trauma and redefining your life story on your terms.
• The importance of self-love and self-care in nurturing personal well-being and unstoppable resilience.
• The most entrenched cycles of trauma.
• Cultivating lasting change and growth.
• Self-expression as a therapeutic tool for transforming pain into healing and personal power.
• Setting boundaries, closing the door on toxic relationships, and welcoming a more peaceful, vibrant life.
Resources:
Robin Cote - Website
Robin Cote - Podcast
Robin on LinkedIn
Robin on Insta
Robin on Twitter
Robin on Facebook
Robin on amazon.com
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THC 129 - From Darkness to Light with Jessie Torres
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Jessie Torres. Jessie has overcome child abuse, the murder of a brother, and a soul-crushing marriage. As a fearless advocate for personal growth, she guides clients to conquer fear and take courageous small steps toward their dream lives. Jessie's journey, filled with profound challenges and collaborations with thought leaders like Tony Robbins and the HeartMath Institute, fuels her belief that human potential knows no bounds. Her mission-driven coaching, informed by thousands of hours of experience, unlocks clients' inner superheroes. Jessie champions grace and grit, empowering others to heal emotional blocks and create purposeful lives.
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Jessie reflects on her evolving perspective towards trauma. She discusses the confusion she experienced towards expressing love in her childhood and how when her emotions were dismissed, her nervous system was impacted. Jessie opens up about a traumatic incident in her marriage, which initiated her personal journey of self-discovery and understanding human behavior. She used books and workshops to educate herself, and sought out therapy, eventually moving to becoming a certified coach. Jessie also delves into spiritual practices, emphasizing the power of forgiveness and her connection to her spiritual self. She discusses multiple tragedies in her life and her ongoing journey of finding meaning in suffering.
In her quest to serve, she highlights the importance of finding light in darkness, showing compassion, and alchemizing trauma into something beautiful.
"For me, it's more of ‘boots on the ground’, meaning not just writing a big check to a nonprofit, where we don't know if the child is actually getting the money."
— Jessie Torres
This Week on Trauma Hiders Club
• Connection
• Compassion
• Evolution
• Childhood
• Love
• Identity
• Resilience
• Creativity
• Collaboration
Resources:
Jessie Torres website: https://unshakeablelife.com/
Jessie’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PaintoPassionandPurpose
Jessie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessietorres/
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THC 128 - Breaking Free from Negative Influences with Birgitta Visser
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Birgitta Visser a Soul Empowerment Coach and Light Configurator. Birgitta's life path has been an extraordinary and diverse one. She has traveled the world, immersing herself in different cultures and pursuing a wide array of occupations, ranging from modelling and website design to bartending and corporate work. She's also been a healer, teacher, oracle card reader, jewellery designer, and creator of organic soaps and candles.
Despite encountering turbulence and trauma along her path, Birgitta has learned to embrace her unique qualities and overcome adversity.
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Brigitta shares her journey towards healing from childhood trauma and brings insights on cutting out negative influences and prioritizing self-love and joy. We discuss love, forgiveness, pain projection and pursuing a fulfilling life.
As Brigitta shares her story, you’ll learn about the bullying she endured in high school and about the loss of her father. Brigitta celebrated the publication of her book in September 2022, which has garnered much success. You’ll also hear about Brigitta's personal experiences with therapists, both negative and positive and the transformative power of deep trauma therapy, and how it incorporates techniques available to all of us, but often unknown or misunderstood.
"Every time something traumatic happens, it's an opportunity to reevaluate ourselves."
— Birgitta Visser
This Week on Trauma Hiders Club
• Bullying
• Self-love and forgiveness
• Women’s empowerment
• Therapy
• Overcoming fear
• Reflection on the loss of a loved one
• Finding fulfillment
• Self-awareness
Resources:
Brigitta’s website: https://www.powersoulhealing.com/
Brigitta’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/186430355979894
Brigitta on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/universallightwarriors/
Brigitta on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrjXt3goKbsWVXNv9kq5Tg
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THC 127 - A Musical Path to Forgiveness with Tina Davidson
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Tina Davidson, who is a highly regarded American composer, creates music that stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical dignity. Lauded for her authentic voice, The New York Times has praised her “vivid ear for harmony and colors.” Opera News describes Tina Davidson’s music as, “transfigured beauty,” and the Philadelphia Inquirer writes that she writes “real music, with structure, mood, novelty and harmonic sophistication – with haunting melodies that grow out of complex, repetitive rhythms."
Her book, Let Your Heart Be Broken, was published in 2023. Her memoir traces her extraordinary life in equally lyrical language, juxtaposing memories, journal entries, notes on compositions in progress, and insights into the life of an artist – and a mother – at work.
Over her forty-five year career, Davidson has been commissioned by well-known ensembles such as National Symphony Orchestra, OperaDelaware, Roanoke Symphony, VocalEssence, Kronos Quartet, Cassatt Quartet, and public television (WHYY-TV). Her music has been widely performed by many orchestras and ensembles, including The Philadelphia Orchestra, American Composers Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Relâche Ensemble, and Orchestra 2001. She is recorded on Albany Records, New World Records, and Deutsche Grammophone.
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, we talk about forgiveness, reparenting, and the extraordinary power of music to soothe the soul as Tina shares her powerful story.
From discovering her adoption at a tender age, the profound effects it had on her sense of identity and belonging and how music changed and became a part of her identity and life.
You’ll hear about the secrecy she shrouded her adoption in and the eventual emotional upheaval of leaving their foster family. Tina's experiences shed light on the complex dynamics of family and attachment. With an artistic career as a backdrop, Tina has confronted her trauma, and is firmly on the path towards healing and self-discovery.
“From a very early age, I don't want to say music was my alter ego, but it was a place that I could be safe.” Tina Davidson
This Week on Trauma Hiders Club:
• Gilbert and Sullivan
• Melodies
• Adoption
• Growth over dysfunction
• Forgiveness
• Reparenting
• Teaching
• Story through music
Resources:
Tina Davidson’s Website: https://www.tinadavidson.com/
Tina on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tina.davidson.5205/
Tina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinadavidson.music/
Tina on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrDxwJr9x_EvCiCT8LHt2wQ
Tina Davidson’s memoir, Let Your Heart Be Broken, Life and Music from a Classical Composer on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Let-Your-Heart-Broken-Classical/dp/1633376974
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THC126 - Unexpected Gut Punch
Today I share something that completely gutted me. It came from nowhere.
I can’t be sure if I came across it because some divine presence wanted me to learn something. But it affected me.
There is no call to action, no advice, nothing that you need to do, no judgment regarding what you should want to do…
All I offer is an invitation to consider life: Brian’s life and your own.
That’s all. Simple and difficult.
Brian ELDRIDGE Obituary
“May 1947 - July 2023 Brian was a quiet shy boy and man. He was bullied as a child and teenager because of his shyness and vulnerability. As an adult he didn't fit in. He never learned to use a computer or a cell phone, which kept him from applying for most jobs. He worked and supported himself through paper routes, aluminum can recycling and janitorial work. He was exploited by employers. His last job, was cleaning a bingo hall at midnight for $10 per hour 7 nights a week 364 days a year with just less than the minimum weekly hours to have any rights or benefits. His employer fired him on Christmas Eve with no notice. He had worked there for over 15 years. He had no friends or family who kept up with him. He was quiet, smart, generous and lonely. When found in his apartment he had been dead at least 4 days. I'll miss him”.
“The only invitation I offer is to consider life”
— Karen Goldfinger Baker
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THC 125 - Exploring PTSD and Healing with Erik DaRosa
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Erik DaRosa. Erik, known by friends as “Yoda,” is the Founder and CEO of From Survivor to Thriver, a mental health advocate, speaker, author and Co-host of the popular From Survivor to Thriver podcast. Through his work and his own experience, Erik is upending the front-end of the mental health space and building a bridge between those who seek resources and those who provide both help and hope. Each week on his podcast, he tackles different mental health topics through honest and relatable "kitchen table" conversations with real people who are helping to shatter mental health stigmas and find their voices. He aims to normalize discussions around mental health topics and remind his audience they are not alone, there is strength in community and "it's perfectly ok to not always be ok.” He lives in Snowmass Village, Colorado.
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Erik reflects on his own life and the many hidden aspects he concealed for a significant period of time. He shares his incredible journey of healing and self-discovery and opens up about his recent PTSD diagnosis. He discusses how it has changed his life in unexpected ways.
We discuss the importance of destigmatizing mental illness and the power of a supportive community. You’ll find out about the transformative trip to New York City to and experience with OCD. Erik's story is one of resilience, growth, and the pursuit of mental well-being.
“I thought I was broken. I thought I was fucked up. I thought I... I used to look around at all my friends, and I would think what's wrong with me? Everybody else is normal, and I've got these thoughts in my head that if anybody even found out about, they would call the police, I'd be locked up.” — Erik DaRosa
This Week on Trauma Hiders Club:
• Recognizing energy vampires and surround yourself with givers.
• Destigmatizing mental illness and build a supportive community.
• PTSD diagnosis bringing relief and hope.
• Speaking up about mental health.
• New York City: a place of healing and growth.
• Combinng Western and Eastern medicine for holistic healing.
• Releasing trauma through reiki and body awareness.
• Finding healing through personal passions and activities.
• Normalizing conversations about mental health for progress.
Resources:
Listen to Erik’s Podcast ‘From Survivor to Thriver’ HERE
Read Erik’s article in SkiMag.com ‘How Skiing Saved My Life’ HERE
Connect with Erik on LinkedIn HERE
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On the eve of my 60th birthday, I invite you to my birthday party episode on Trauma Hiders Club.
So today I share 60 life lessons gathered through a journey of ups and downs.
From finding the power in pain to the power of kindness. The wisdom in saying "no," to the magic of rest and the beauty of authenticity.
I’ve come to learn that everything from birth and even grief leads to growth. It has been a profound realization to discover we are all worthy.
Every trauma hider can enjoy the liberation of shedding generational baggage. So
my birthday gift to you, and share in the importance of laughter and clean sheets.
“Powerful doesn’t show up as the loudest voice in the room”
— Karen Goldfinger Baker
This Week on Trauma Hiders Club
• Discover how kindness is the foundation.
• Learn why saying "no" creates space for "yes."
• Realize the power of insight coupled with action.
• Explore the beauty in the quiet spaces of life.
• Understand that love and growth emerge from grief.
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The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.