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This week on Your Trauma Talks, Rah MrTraumaTalks sits down with Brigitte Shipman and her son Joseph Shipman, co-authors of A Mother’s Guide Through Autism: Through The Eyes of The Guided. 

This is more than an interview. This is a lived experience. 

Brigitte shares her journey as a mother navigating her son’s autism diagnosis — the grief, the advocacy, the sleepless nights, the therapies, the sacrifices, and the lessons in self-compassion she learned along the way. 

Then we flip the story. 

Joseph shares his truth as an autistic adult — what it feels like to grow up different, managing missed social cues, facing stigma, finding purpose, and embracing neurodiversity as a strength rather than a limitation. 

Together, they redefine what autism really means. 

This episode explores:
 • Moving from grief to hope
 • Advocacy without losing yourself
 • Acceptance and loving kindness
 • Social stigmas around autism
 • Why being different is powerful
 • What every parent needs to understand about neurodiversity 

Autism is not a flaw. It is not something to erase. It is a different way of experiencing the world. 

If you are a parent, a caregiver, an advocate, or someone seeking deeper understanding, this conversation will shift your perspective. 

Healing begins with listening.  

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On this transformational episode of Your Trauma Talks, we shine the spotlight on King Raj Singh, TEDx speaker, award winning author, global recording artist, and founder of Financial Freedom Mastery Academy. Known publicly for success, influence, and abundance, Raj steps into vulnerability to reveal the story behind the crown.

In a raw and deeply honest spotlight talk and interview guided by Rah MrTraumaTalks, King Raj shares his journey through childhood adversity, financial collapse, identity struggles, and the painful lessons that reshaped his understanding of power, worth, and purpose. Growing up in a single parent household where money was scarce and stability uncertain, Raj learned early how trauma can quietly shape ambition.

He opens up about rising to extraordinary financial success at a young age, only to experience devastating loss during the market crash that forced him to confront fear, ego, and self worth. Rather than allowing failure to define him, Raj transformed his lowest moments into what he now calls badges of honor.

This conversation goes beyond wealth and achievement. It explores mental health, resilience, humility, gratitude, and the internal work required to rebuild after life strips everything away. Raj speaks candidly about the emotional toll of success, the pressure to perform, and the importance of designing a life rooted in freedom rather than fear.

Through powerful storytelling, lived experience, and practical wisdom, King Raj reminds listeners that true royalty is not what you wear or own. It is what you rise from and who you become in the process.

This episode is for anyone rebuilding after loss.
 For anyone questioning their worth after failure.
 For anyone ready to reclaim their power.

Because the crown is not something you are given.
 It is something you remember.

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On this compelling episode of Your Trauma Talks, we turn the spotlight toward the man behind the masterpieces, Celebrity Designer Prashant Goyal, founder of Heritage India Fashions and International Heritage Fashion Week. Known globally for dressing icons, shaping couture on international runways, and preserving Indian heritage through fashion, Prashant steps beyond the spotlight to share the human story behind the success.

In an intimate talk and heartfelt interview guided by Rah MrTraumaTalks, Prashant opens up about the emotional realities of life in fashion, the pressure of visibility, and the unspoken challenges designers and creatives face behind the scenes. He reflects on identity, judgment, resilience, and the silent expectations that come with operating in an industry built on perfection, beauty, and constant performance.

Prashant speaks honestly about navigating trauma within the creative world, the responsibility designers carry toward models and collaborators, and the emotional toll of building a legacy while protecting one’s inner world. His story reminds us that glamour often hides vulnerability and that creativity is frequently born from pain, discipline, and survival.

The conversation also explores his global journey from preserving Indian craftsmanship to producing International Heritage Fashion Week, a platform rooted in unity, culture, and storytelling. Prashant reflects on how heritage, artistry, and emotional truth intersect and why fashion is not just clothing but a language of identity, healing, and belonging.

This episode is part of our ongoing series Trauma Behind the Glamour, where we uncover the unseen stories behind success and celebrate the courage it takes to show up authentically. Prashant’s voice offers reassurance to creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who has ever felt the weight of expectation while trying to remain true to themselves.

This is not just a fashion conversation.
 It is a human one.
 A reminder that healing and success can coexist.

Listen now and witness the story behind the silhouette.

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On this unforgettable episode of Your Trauma Talks, we shine a powerful spotlight on Ambassador Dr. Monica Sanchez, a global humanitarian, human rights advocate, author, and survivor whose story moved the room into silence and reflection.

In one of the most emotionally raw and courageous talks of the season, Dr. Sanchez opens her heart about the deepest chapters of her life. She speaks openly about trauma, severe abuse, loss, and the life altering journey of motherhood shaped by pain, resilience, and unconditional love. With profound vulnerability, she honors the life of her daughter and shares how grief reshaped her purpose rather than breaking her spirit.

Dr. Sanchez also speaks candidly about her ongoing battle with breast cancer, including multiple diagnoses and survival across different stages. She reminds us that strength is not the absence of fear or exhaustion, but the decision to keep showing up for life even when it hurts. Her story is not about survival alone. It is about choosing hope again and again.

Beyond her personal journey, Dr. Sanchez reflects on her decades of service to society through global humanitarian work. As the founder of Miss Caricom International Foundation with consultative status at the United Nations, she has dedicated her life to advocating for women, children, and underserved communities. From speaking on world stages to building programs that restore dignity and opportunity, her mission is rooted in justice, compassion, and lived experience.

Guided by Rah MrTraumaTalks, this spotlight and intimate interview becomes a sacred space where grief meets faith, pain meets purpose, and trauma is transformed into advocacy. Dr. Sanchez reminds us that even when life takes everything, the human spirit can still rise.

This episode is for mothers, survivors, caregivers, advocates, and anyone who has faced loss and wondered how to keep going. It is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of turning suffering into service.

Listen with an open heart. What is meant for you will stay with you.

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On this deeply moving episode of Your Trauma Talks, we shine the spotlight on Jeanette Bass-Trigo, MSW—Grief and Purpose Coach, End-of-Life Care Coach, author, and founder of Inspire2Healing™ and The No Grief Zone™.

Jeanette’s story is one of quiet strength, profound loss, and unwavering faith. In her spotlight talk and intimate interview, she opens her heart about the childhood grief that shaped her life after losing the grandfather who became her father figure, and the later loss of her beloved companion, King. These early wounds became the foundation of her life’s calling: helping others navigate grief with compassion, purpose, and hope.

Through storytelling, journaling, and faith-centered healing, Jeanette challenges the way society rushes grief, silences pain, and expects people to “move on.” She reminds us that grief is not something to fix—it is something to honor. Her work creates sacred space for individuals and families to feel, process, and rediscover meaning after loss.

As the author of Granny Wonder: Stopping the Villains of Social Media and Can I Call Heaven?, Jeanette uses storytelling as a healing bridge, especially for children learning to understand loss, love, and God’s enduring presence. Her voice carries comfort for anyone who has loved deeply, lost painfully, and wondered how to keep going.

Guided by Rah (MrTraumaTalks), this conversation becomes a gentle but powerful reminder that grief does not mean weakness, faith does not erase pain, and healing does not require forgetting. It requires compassion, patience, and truth.

This episode is for anyone grieving in silence.
 For anyone searching for purpose after loss.
 For anyone learning that healing can coexist with heartbreak.

 Listen with an open heart.
 What is meant for you will stay with you.

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 What happens when leaders stop performing and start telling the truth? 

In this rare and deeply intimate 30-minute Q&A, Mental Health Bytes presents a powerful crossover with Your Trauma Talks, featuring three extraordinary voices who showed up not for spotlight but for substance. 

This episode brings together King Raj Singh, Ambassador Dr. Monica Sanchez, and Prashant Goyal for an unfiltered conversation about trauma, resilience, identity, and the invisible battles behind success. 

Though the panel was small, the impact was massive. 

King Raj Singh opens up about transforming childhood adversity, financial collapse, and identity struggles into purpose, power, and legacy. His journey reminds us that healing is not about avoiding pain but about alchemizing it into wisdom. 

Ambassador Dr. Monica Sanchez shares her lived experience of trauma, survival, motherhood, loss, and advocacy. From personal abuse and grief to standing on global stages like the United Nations, her voice embodies what it means to turn pain into service and survival into leadership. 

Prashant Goyal brings a raw and courageous perspective from the fashion world, pulling back the curtain on the emotional toll, judgment, and unspoken traumas behind glamour, creativity, and visibility. His presence reminds us that artistry often emerges from wounds we rarely see. 

Guided by Rah (MrTraumaTalks), this conversation moves beyond surface-level motivation into real mental health dialogue. It explores how trauma shapes ambition, how identity intersects with healing, and why success without emotional safety is never enough. 

This is not a polished panel.
 This is not rehearsed inspiration.
 This is truth in real time. 

If you’ve ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or pressured to be strong while breaking inside, this episode is for you. 

Because healing does not require a crowd.
 It requires honesty. 

Watch. Listen. Reflect. Share. 

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In this episode of Trauma Behind the Glamor, we feature a remarkable woman whose journey reflects both triumph and resilience. Originally from Russia, she has lived in the United States for more than twenty years, building a successful career as a licensed psychotherapist with her own private practice. At the age of 40, she made the bold decision to pursue the dreams she once set aside and entered the world of modeling.
Although told at 20 that she was too short to succeed, she later signed with OMAC Modeling and Talent and went on to walk runways in Paris, Milan, London, Dubai, and New York City. Her work has been published in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She achieved these milestones while raising four children as a single mother and continuing her full-time career as a psychologist.
Her story is also marked by profound loss. After ten years of silence, she learned that her mother had died by suicide, a devastating moment that shaped her journey and deepened her commitment to living authentically. Through grief and adversity, she has continued to inspire women everywhere with her message that it is never too late to follow your heart.
She admires authenticity in fashion, such as Pamela Anderson’s barefaced runway walk, and supports designers like Tyekia Vegan Designer, whose bold creations promote peace, nonviolence, and compassion. Whether she is in professional attire for her clients, in workout gear for her runs, or in gowns on the runway, she embodies strength, creativity, and courage.
Her life is proof that dreams do not expire. They wait for us to be ready. This is the kind of story we celebrate on Trauma Behind the Glamor: the humanity behind the spotlight and the resilience behind the success.

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In this unforgettable live episode of Your Trauma Talks, hosted by Rah “MrTraumaTalks” and joined by the beautiful and talented Nicole Cornetti, we give the spotlight to Dr. Aaron Poochigian, a distinguished poet, classicist, and translator whose voice has reshaped the contemporary literary landscape.
With a PhD in Classics from the University of Minnesota and an MFA in Poetry from Columbia University, Aaron’s work bridges ancient wisdom and modern struggle, weaving themes of faith, identity, and redemption into poetry that speaks directly to the human soul.
Aaron opens up with raw honesty about his courageous battle with cocaine addiction, a journey through darkness that ultimately became a testament to resilience, recovery, and transformation. His acclaimed collections, including American Divine and Manhattanite, reflect this lived experience and offer readers and listeners alike a profound reminder of the power of art to heal.
From the pages of The Paris Review, POETRY, and Best American Poetry to the intimate reflections on Central Park that anchor his writing, Aaron’s story is one of survival, reinvention, and hope.
Together, Rah, Nicole, and Dr. Aaron create a powerful dialogue about addiction, recovery, and the redemptive force of creativity. This special episode will leave you inspired and transformed.

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Quick Interview with the amazing Dorothy May Ross at the Entrepreneurs Living the Dream 2025 conference hosted by DrPatricia Rogers the CEO of Unity In Service, Inc.

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Dr. Margaret Thorli — Award-Winning Entrepreneur, International Speaker & Dynamic Event Host
Dr. Margaret Thorli is a dynamic force of inspiration: a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, author, and host of the acclaimed Father’s Talk Show. For more than four decades, she has devoted her life to transforming communities through her non-profit organization, Hope & Restoration. Under her leadership, over 1,700 single fathers, lone parents, and women have been trained and empowered to overcome adversity, build thriving businesses, and step into lives of purpose.
A passionate advocate for single fathers, Dr. Thorli combines compassion, visionary leadership, and practical wisdom to help individuals rewrite their stories, discover their true calling, and walk boldly into their destiny. Her mission is clear: to ignite hope, foster resilience, and create lasting change in the lives of those she serves.