Trauma Undone

In this episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June sits down with Ana Megrelishvili, a trauma-informed healer and advocate whose journey from a painful childhood in Eastern Europe to healing and purpose in the U.S. is nothing short of inspiring.

Ana opens up about surviving sexual abuse, the life-altering power of EMDR and hypnotherapy, and how silent retreats and spiritual practices became catalysts for her inner transformation.

She also explores the role of community, faith, and connection in breaking cycles of relational poverty—and reminds us all that no matter what we’ve endured, healing is possible, and we are deeply worthy of love.

🧠 EMDR and hypnotherapy were turning points in Ana’s healing journey, helping her reprocess traumatic memories.

🧘 Silent retreats gave her profound insight and deepened her connection with her inner self.

🫂 Community and connection are essential in healing relational wounds and fostering belonging.

🕊️ Ana’s faith journey helped her redefine self-worth and discover unconditional love.

🗣️ She believes storytelling is powerful medicine—for both the teller and the listener.

🌱 Healing isn’t a destination—it’s an ongoing, courageous journey of becoming whole.

03:12 Defining Trauma and Its Impact

10:36 Healing Through Therapy and Self-Discovery

18:31 The Power of Silent Retreats

25:14 Community and Connection in Healing

32:12 Final Thoughts on Healing and Growth

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Welcome to this transformative episode of Trauma Undone! Today, Natasha June is joined by the insightful Kat Daou, an expert in Family Constellation Therapy.

Kat unpacks the origins of this ancestral healing modality—rooted in Zulu traditions and later developed by Bert Hellinger—and shares how it helps individuals break free from generational patterns of pain, loss, and abandonment.

Drawing from her own journey through chronic health challenges, Kat highlights the deep link between inherited trauma and emotional well-being, the subtle power of intuition, and how we can all begin to heal the invisible threads that bind us to our past.

🌀 Family Constellation Therapy is based on indigenous wisdom and addresses generational trauma by revealing hidden dynamics within the family system.

💔 Unhealed lineage wounds often show up in our lives as recurring blocks—especially around abandonment, addiction, or emotional pain.

🧬 We inherit more than DNA—babies absorb emotional states in the womb, shaping their nervous systems before birth.

🧙🏽‍♀️ Intuition is a compass—both the facilitator and the client rely on inner knowing to guide the healing process.

🛠️ Repair is possible—words carry energy in these sessions, opening the door for release, reconciliation, and transformation.

🌱 Healing begins with awareness—checking in with yourself and exploring family dynamics is the first step to becoming a cycle breaker.

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In this eye-opening episode of Trauma Undone, Dr. Stephan Neff shares his personal journey through trauma, addiction, and recovery—and how functional medicine played a vital role in his transformation.

Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, Dr. Neff breaks down the deep connection between trauma, chronic stress, and physical health.

He highlights the power of nutrition, lifestyle changes, and mindfulness in healing the body and mind—offering a compelling case for why functional medicine is the future of sustainable wellness.

🧠 Healing brain health begins with strength, movement, and mindful nutrition

🥗 A Mediterranean food plan can radically improve mental and physical well-being

🔥 Chronic stress triggers inflammation—addressing it is key to long-term health

🌿 Functional medicine treats the root causes, not just the symptoms

🦠 Gut health plays a major role in emotional stability and resilience

🚶‍♀️ Small daily changes + personal agency = massive transformation over time

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In this powerful episode of Trauma Undone, we sit down with Massimo Rigotti as he opens up about his journey from addiction to sobriety—and the deep trauma that fueled it. With honesty and vulnerability, Massimo shares the turning points that led him to reclaim his life and create the SOBER Method: a transformative framework rooted in self-reflection, emotional awareness, and continuous growth. Whether you’re navigating addiction, emotional healing, or simply seeking more meaning, this conversation is a reminder that transformation begins with one courageous step.

💫 Massimo’s trauma gave him a unique edge—but also drove him to the brink

💫 Sobriety helped him trace the root causes of his emotional pain

💫 Diagnosed as bipolar in college, he struggled with manias and masking

💫 Substance use became a tool to numb and hide his inner battles

💫 A life-changing encounter with Samantha inspired him to get help

💫 The SOBER Method empowers people to evolve through radical self-honesty and growth

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01:46 Massimo's Journey Through Trauma and Addiction

10:37 The Turning Point: Finding Sobriety

14:10 The SOBER Method: A New Approach to Healing

21:22 Applying the SOBER Method Beyond Substance Abuse

27:29 Addressing Social Drinking and Self-Reflection

30:00 Success Stories and Transformations

36:33 Taking the First Step Towards Healing

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In this powerful episode of Trauma Undone, Ann Hince opens up about her deeply personal journey from early trauma to emotional freedom. She shares how discovering EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) became the gateway to not only releasing old pain but also unlocking a new level of awareness within her body. Ann guides us through how stored emotions can live in our connective tissue and how tuning into our inner world can transform our outer reality. She also offers a glimpse into her upcoming retreat designed to help others experience profound healing and self-connection.

🧠 Trauma can be transformed when we become aware of how it's stored in the body

👐 EFT is a practical tool for emotional release and inner calm

💡 True healing begins with self-awareness and radical honesty

💓 Feeling your feelings is the first step toward letting them go

💪 Releasing tension in the body can lead to deep emotional and physical shifts

🌱 Healing is not a destination—it’s a continuous, empowering journey

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02:58 The Journey of Emotional Release

05:53 Understanding EFT and Its Impact

08:56 The Power of Self-Awareness

11:48 Feeling Your Feelings

15:01 Deepening the Connection to the Body

18:05 Physical Transformation Through Awareness

20:48 The Role of Connective Tissue

23:55 Teaching Others to Access Their Bodies

27:04 Continuous Healing and Growth

30:07 The Journey of Self-Discovery

32:56Proactive Healing Strategies

35:58 Upcoming Retreat and Community Engagement

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In this raw and revealing episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June sits down with Mia Hanks, a courageous survivor who opens up about the insidious nature of narcissistic abuse. 

From recognizing covert red flags to surviving the emotional aftermath of a smear campaign, Mia shares her deeply personal story with honesty and strength. She dives into the emotional toll of financial manipulation, the complexities of co-parenting with a narcissist, and the slow but powerful process of reclaiming your life. If you’ve ever questioned your reality or struggled to break free from a toxic dynamic, this episode will remind you—you are not alone, and healing is possible.

🌪️ Covert Narcissists Wear Masks
They can appear kind and empathetic in public while being controlling and manipulative behind closed doors.

🚩 Red Flags Are Often Subtle
Mia shares the early warning signs she missed—and how to spot them before it’s too late.

📦 Planning Your Exit Is Key
Leaving a narcissist safely takes strategy, especially when children or finances are involved.

💰 Financial Abuse Is Real
Controlling money is one of the most common tools narcissists use to maintain power.

🛠️ Therapy & Journaling Support Recovery
Writing her truth and working with a therapist gave Mia validation, clarity, and strength.

🌱 Life After Abuse is Possible
Mia’s story proves that healing is real, self-worth can be rebuilt, and joy can return.

Chapters

03:09 Understanding Narcissism: Covert vs Overt

06:10 Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships

08:54 The Breaking Point: When to Leave

12:11 Planning for Departure from a Narcissist

14:52 Life After Leaving: Healing and Moving Forward

17:46 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries

21:02 Navigating Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

24:01 The Role of Therapy in Healing

26:45 Final  Thoughts: Empowerment and Moving On

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In this conversation, Aisha Makara shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood in an orphanage in Russia to becoming a successful creative spirit. She emphasizes the importance of being intentional in life choices, embracing emotions, and understanding the energy that drives us. Aisha discusses the complexities of womanhood in today's society, the challenges women face, and the need for self-love and authenticity. She encourages listeners to create a life filled with joy, gratitude, and personal growth, highlighting that anything is possible when we embrace our true selves. 

🌈 Overcoming challenges can lead to a beautiful life. The toughest roads often lead to the most breathtaking views. 

🎯 Being intentional with decisions shapes our future. Every choice we make is a step on the path we're creating. 

💧 Embracing emotions is key to personal growth. Feeling deeply is the soil in which we grow. 

⚡ Understanding energy can enhance creativity. Tapping into your energetic flow unlocks infinite inspiration. 

💖 Self-love is essential for women in today's world. Loving yourself is the most powerful revolution. 

🌪️ Life is a series of experiences, both good and bad. Each moment teaches us, molds us, and transforms us. 

🌞 Joy and gratitude are vital for a fulfilling life. Gratitude turns what we have into more than enough. 

🕊️ Forgiveness is necessary for moving forward. Letting go is the key to freedom and peace. 

🪄 We can create our own reality with our intentions. What we focus on expands—manifest wisely. 

🌟 Anything is possible when we embrace our true selves. Your authenticity is your magic—shine unapologetically.

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In this episode, Natasha June sits down with therapist Nicole Richardson for a raw, grounded conversation on healing trauma. Nicole shares her own backstory, explains why childhood trauma hits differently, and breaks down how practices like mindfulness and EMDR help rewire the brain. From understanding homeostasis to releasing self-blame, this episode offers powerful tools and perspective for anyone navigating the path to healing.

🧠 It's not you—it's your wiring.
Coping mechanisms are protective, not proof of failure. Shame fades when you see them for what they are: survival tools.

🧱 Childhood trauma is in the hardware.
Early trauma embeds in the body. Healing is possible—but often nonlinear. Think steps, not straight lines.

🌿 Mindfulness helps reprogram the nervous system.
Small acts like quiet walks or breathwork can start shifting your internal baseline toward calm.

⚖️ Homeostasis isn't always healthy.
Your body clings to what's familiar—even anxiety. Changing that requires repetition and grace.

💫 EMDR helps refile traumatic memories.
By stimulating both brain hemispheres, EMDR helps move trauma out of “fight or flight” mode and into safer mental storage.

🛡️ Your armor kept you safe.
Instead of judging yourself, honor the strength it took to survive. You’ll loosen the armor when you’re ready.

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In this powerful episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June speaks with Lis Johnson—certified domestic violence advocate, high-conflict divorce coach, and co-founder of Been There Got Out. Lis shares how she went from a seemingly stable marriage to uncovering a double life, navigating legal abuse, and ultimately becoming a published pro se litigant. She now helps others escape toxic relationships and reclaim their power. This episode is a moving testament to resilience, strategy, and hope after trauma.

🌪️ Trauma Can Spark Transformation
Lis turned years of legal and emotional abuse into a new purpose—supporting others as a coach and advocate after surviving over 100 court appearances.

🧠 Knowledge is Power in the Courtroom
Strategic communication is key. Lis teaches how to document abuse effectively and shift the power dynamic through thoughtful, targeted writing.

💔 Legal Abuse is a Hidden Form of Violence
Abusers often weaponize the legal system. Lis and her partner Chris expose this tactic and offer strategies to fight back with strength and clarity.

🎯 Focus on You, Not the Abuser
Instead of diagnosing your ex, focus on yourself—educate, plan, and act early to avoid costly missteps in court and in healing.

💬 You Haven’t Been Heard… Yet
Lis encourages survivors to stay the course. Justice and healing take time, and perseverance makes all the difference.

💻 Support is One Click Away
Been There Got Out offers personalized guidance, resources, and a supportive community for anyone navigating high-conflict separation

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In this episode of Trauma Undone, Natasha June sits down with therapist and DV advocate Vanessa Reiser, best known for running across three states in a wedding dress to raise awareness about narcissistic abuse. Vanessa dives deep into the hidden tactics of psychological manipulators, how to recognize covert abuse, and what true healing looks like. With years of clinical experience and a passion for advocacy, Vanessa shares practical tools for survivors to reclaim their power and protect themselves—emotionally, legally, and mentally.

🧠 Narcissistic abuse is a pattern, not a moment
Love bombing, gaslighting, and silent treatment are all part of a manipulator’s playbook—awareness is the first step to freedom.

⚖️ The legal system isn’t always just
Family courts often fail survivors of psychological abuse. Vanessa urges listeners not to take verdicts at face value.

💡 Red flags show up early—don’t ignore them
From passive aggression to fast-moving relationships, early behaviors can reveal a toxic pattern. Trust your gut.

🛡️ Prep before you leave
Start quietly securing money, documents, and sentimental items. Safety planning is key.

🧬 Healing is possible
Unlike narcissists, survivors have neuroplasticity—the brain can rewire through therapy, journaling, and processing.

👀 Not all help is helpful
Vet therapists carefully—find someone trauma-informed who truly understands narcissistic abuse from experience.

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