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Wednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorTrauma, Triggers & The Holidays w Dr. Amy WatsonSend a textYou ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED
2025-12-0331 min
happy after miscarriage191-Wrapped in LightClick here to Join 'Wrapped in Light' This October Welcome to the Smooth Stones podcast. I'm Amy Watson, a life after baby loss coach, and I am thrilled to bring you an exciting announcement. In this episode, I share the details of 'Wrapped in Light,' a 31-day support community for loss mamas grieving during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We'll explore how to infuse more light into your life during tough times, featuring daily uplifting messages, cozy self-care ideas, and gentle encouragement. Additionally, I reflect on the importance of seeking light even in our darkest moments, using experiences f...
2025-09-2511 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorWhat Happens After Survival? Exploring Post-Traumatic GrowthSend a textThe journey through trauma is not simply about survival – it can become a pathway to profound personal transformation. In this deeply moving episode, Amy Watson reveals her own path from childhood abuse and a suicide attempt to becoming a trauma therapist and doctoral candidate, introducing listeners to the scientifically validated concept of post-traumatic growth.While trauma itself is never a gift, the struggle with trauma can catalyze remarkable changes in those who face it directly rather than avoid it. This isn't wishful thinking or toxic positivity – it's a psychological phenomenon documented in hund...
2025-07-2331 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorHealing's Hard QuestionSend a text"Do you want to get well?" The question Jesus asked a paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda seems almost ridiculous on the surface. Why wouldn't someone paralyzed for 38 years want healing? Yet this profound question cuts straight to the heart of our complicated relationship with wellness.Sometimes the most difficult part of healing isn't the pain itself—it's surrendering the identity we've built around being broken. For the man at Bethesda, wellness would mean leaving behind the security of being cared for, the familiar routine of his days by the pool, an...
2025-05-1143 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorPTSD 101: Understanding Trauma and PTSDSend a textAmy's Story Part 1Amy's Story Part 2Amy's Story Part 3Book A ConsultationFive years after launching this podcast as a "pandemic pivot" from my hammock, I'm marking this milestone by returning to the fundamentals of trauma and PTSD. This episode kicks off a comprehensive series that will guide you through understanding trauma's profound impact on mind, body, and behavior as we build toward PTSD Awareness Month in June.Trauma isn't simply about what happens to us—it's about wh...
2025-03-1233 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorHealing Through Trauma: My Journey with PTSD--PART THREESend a textSend a text above to get your question featured on listener episode in two weeks! Text messages are confidential.Part 1 of this series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1027246/episodes/16606769-what-is-wednesdays-with-watson-part-2.mp3?download=truePart 2:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1027246/episodes/16606769-what-is-wednesdays-with-watson-part-2.mp3?download=trueDiscover a deeply personal and transformative journey in this episode as I share my battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its impact on my life and faith. I recount the harrowing experience of being hospitalized, the emotional turbulence of facing my abuser...
2025-02-2632 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorWhat Is Wednesdays With Watson? Part 2Send a textWhat happens when the very foundations of your safety are shaken, and healing seems out of reach? Join me as I share a deeply personal journey, marking the near fifth anniversary of the Wednesdays with Watson podcast. Born from the solitude of the pandemic and my struggle with PTSD, this episode takes you through the significant moments that shaped my path toward healing. From a life-altering stay in a psychiatric hospital to moving in with a friend who transformed my approach to counseling, we explore the profound role of faith, community, and a trauma-informed...
2025-02-1233 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorSo, What is Wednesdays With Watson Anyway? Start HERESend a textThis episode centers on Amy Watson's journey through post-traumatic stress disorder, emphasizing the universal nature of trauma and the hope for healing through community and faith. As Amy recounts her personal experiences and insights, she encourages listeners to understand the challenges of PTSD while highlighting the significance of support systems and trustworthy connections in the recovery process.• Exploring personal stories of trauma and healing • Discussing the impact of PTSD on emotional and mental well-being • Unpacking the importance of church, community, and counseling • Sharing practical examples of trauma responses • Drawing connec...
2025-01-2939 min
happy after miscarriage182 Coaching During Recurrent Loss with SummerIn this heartfelt episode, Amy sits down with her client, Summer, to discuss the profound journey they've shared through multiple miscarriages. Summer reflects on her experiences of loss, the lessons she learned from her three angel babies, and the impact of her recurrent miscarriages on her emotional and physical well-being. From navigating deep grief and depression to finding solace in coaching and the decision to seek help from a fertility clinic, Summer's story is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of giving oneself grace and understanding during times of profound loss and uncertainty. Join Summer and Amy as...
2024-12-1357 min
happy after miscarriageSecondhand Pregnancy after lossSecondhand Anxiety: Navigating Others' Pregnancies After Loss In this heartfelt podcast episode, Amy delves into the complexities of caring deeply for someone who is pregnant, especially when one has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or losses themselves. Through personal anecdotes about her daughter's pregnancy and professional insights, she explores the emotions of worry, fear, and hope, offering practical advice on how to manage these feelings. Listeners are encouraged to normalize their anxiety, practice self-care, and find ways to support their loved ones without being consumed by fear. Tune in for a meaningful discussion on secondhand pregnancy after loss and how to embrace...
2024-12-0525 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorProtecting Your Peace in Troubling Times: Faith as an AnchorSend a textSend us a textPatreon LinkFollow on IGFacebookAs Hurricane Milton approaches Florida Amy Watson is faithfully trusting in the Lord and His will while preparing to hunker down until the storm passes. Even during this time she always has you, her listeners in her heart and mind and recognizes that during these uncertain times we all need a little extra hope and comfort. Join Amy as we combine two Wednesdays With Watson episodes that put the focus on the Lord during...
2024-10-0933 min
happy after miscarriage177 How long does it take to forgive yourself?When you're struggling with blame and guilt you want to know: will it ever end? When? It's like you're on a long hike where you don't know how far it is to the top. Well, today I'm helping you answer this question by sharing my two VERY different experiences of blaming myself after my babies died. I've got some really important questions for you to ask yourself and powerful examples that will give you hope even after the most devastating miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of baby loss. I'm Amy Watson, I help loss moms f...
2024-09-2632 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorLiving in a World Gone MadSend a textHave you ever felt overwhelmed by the state of the world, finding it difficult to maintain hope and peace? Join us on the season premiere of Wednesdays with Watson as we explore how to navigate these tumultuous times with faith and resilience. In our first chapter, we confront the pervasive sense of hopelessness and anxiety fueled by global and national crises. We emphasize that true hope doesn't come from political leaders or legislation but from the power of God working through our hearts. By reflecting on biblical wisdom, we find strength and learn how...
2024-09-2538 min
happy after miscarriage176 How to ease back inWhen you've taken a break because of grief, burnout or just because you needed to, at some point you might start thinking about easing back in to things you did before. It can feel paralyzing though! What if you can't handle it? What if you just get burned out again? Never fear, Amy is here. I'm showing you exactly why it's so scary jumping back in and how to make it a much smoother entrance. You don't want to miss this episode! Smooth Stones is for people who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy loss or i...
2024-09-1925 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorBreaking the Cycle: Healing Trauma for Future GenerationsSend a textPatreon LinkFollow on IGFacebookWhat if breaking the cycle of trauma could change not just your life but the lives of future generations? Join us on this profound journey as we kick off season seven of Wednesdays with Watson, marking four years of commitment to confronting trauma and supporting those affected. We celebrate our achievements, including over 130 episodes that have made a tangible difference, from aiding families impacted by domestic violence to providing scholarships for counseling. This season pays tribute to the wisdom of Mama Bootsy and underscores...
2024-09-1127 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorThe Path to Recovery: Faith and ConnectionSend a textConnect on InstagramSupport Podcast and its mission to help people who can not afford counselingJJ Heller's What Love Really Means Used By Permission (See License)WERE you there in 2020 when we started? These combined throw-back episodes is full of cliffhangers you don't have to wait or listen to another episode, all praise to the Star of the story, wow the growth of the podcast and personal healing, thank you Jesus!What if the journey to healing trauma could be mapped through faith and...
2024-07-171h 29Wednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorFinding Healing Through Faith and Community: Amy's message from Oak Hill Baptist Church, Waycross, GASend a textPatreon Link What if understanding trauma as a part of life could transform your healing journey? Join us on this heartfelt episode of Wednesdays with Watson as we travel to Oak Hill Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia, and delve into the profound impact of trauma, faith, and community. I share my personal testimony of overcoming immense challenges to deliver a message that everyone is seen, known, heard, loved, and valued by God. You'll hear about my own journey, from identifying myself through my traumas to discovering my true identity as a child...
2024-07-0346 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorIs It PTSD? Do you want to get well?Send a textI am the only one who sees text messages, and I would love to hear from you!Support our efforts by providing counseling scholarships.Contact Lauren Starnes-When The Body TalksHave you ever felt overwhelmed by life’s challenges, unsure of how to cope? Today, I take you through my personal journey with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sharing the relief and validation that came with understanding my diagnosis. We'll explore the critical importance of seeking professional help, navigating through the historical context of PTSD in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual for Mental Di...
2024-06-1933 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorNurturing Hope: The Trauma Informed Foster Parent, ft Laney GibneySend a textHave a question for Laney or me? Send us a text message with your Instagram handle!Amy's InstagramLaney's InstagramWant to help Laney and Matt practically? Gift cards can be sent to Laney. You can send it directly to the Gibney's, center.laney@gmail.com Requested: Jersey Mike'sChic FilaStarbucksMcDonaldsHow do you navigate the emotional labyrinth of foster parenting during a global pandemic? Join us for a special episode featuring Laney Gibney and her husband, Matt, as they unfold th...
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happy after miscarriage172 Pregnancy After Loss: Changing "If" to "When"When you're pregnant after a miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss, it can be hard to wrap your head around this baby staying permanently. You know too much. You've heard too many stories. But not being able to believe in a future where you get to enjoy your baby can be really difficult. You might even feel guilty about not being able to believe. Don't worry, in today's episode I'm sharing all about how to change "if" to "when" in a way that feels believable and comforting. If you're not Pregnant now, t...
2024-05-0315 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorCharting the Course of Healing: A Personal Odyssey Through Trauma, Faith, and RedemptionSend a textEmbarking on a voyage of vulnerability, I open the treasure chest of my past where childhood trauma and the search for faith intertwine. Lydia Garner graciously steps into the interviewer's seat for this anniversary edition of the Wednesdays with Watson podcast, navigating through the waters of my personal narrative. Together, we unveil the intricate patterns of loss and abuse, but more prominently, the redemptive power of the gospel that has been my beacon of hope. The steadfast figures who've anchored me in trust and the scriptures that have been my compass through the darkest...
2024-04-241h 24
happy after miscarriage171 ProcrastinationWe all procrastinate, but why? And how much is too much? We put off until tomorrow what we know we should do today and end up frantically winging it at the last second. We know this isn't the best life strategy but we do it over and over again. In today's episode we're answering all these questions and showing you how to stop suffering from procrastination. Free Mother's Day Coaching 2024- email me amy at smoothstonescoaching.com Don't procrastinate signing up! Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on...
2024-04-1829 min
happy after miscarriageDancing in the RainYou know that old saying that was everywhere in the early 2000s? "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." I was thinking about this as we also are in April, and that other saying, "April showers bring May flowers." So let's talk about what this really can mean in our lives after miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss. These two little sayings actually pack in a lot of truth that can help us live, laugh and love our way through life.
2024-04-0825 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorAccidental Hope: A Journey of Faith and Healing Through Tragedy (Cause of Accidental Death)Send a textContact Amy Contact Jennifer The raw emotion of heartbreak and the quest for healing takes center stage as Jennifer Eikenhorst joins me on 'Wednesdays with the Watson.' Jennifer's story is a tapestry of pain and faith, woven together on an ordinary day that escalated into a life-altering tragedy. As she recounts the accident that took the life of David, a beloved veteran, and father, we are reminded of the overwhelming weight of grief and the responsibility one carries after such an event. Through tears and courage, she shares how this experience became the...
2024-01-3152 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorTrials and Triumphs The Unseen Purpose in SufferingSend a textFollow on IGShane and Shane ft. John PiperGrasping for hope and understanding amid a whirlwind of personal trauma, I've often found myself questioning the purpose behind life's most challenging moments. Through the Wednesdays with Watson Podcast, we journey together into the harmonious relationship between faith and healing, especially as we embrace the year 2024. Join me, Amy Watson, alongside the wisdom of John Piper, as we confront the realities of suffering and seek to uncover how our darkest trials might be sculpting us for a glory we've yet...
2024-01-0321 min
Wednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorBY FAITH: Life After Loss Embracing Hope and HealingSend a textTammy's episode Pt 1Adopt a child whose parent was lost to domestic violence for Christmas 2023Wednesday With Watson Private Facebook GroupAmy's Written Piece on Brandi's storySome moments in life test the very fabric of our faith, where hope seems like a distant flicker in overwhelming darkness. This is the crucible Tammy bravely steps into as she recounts the life and tragic loss of her daughter Brandy, revealing the profound strength and resilience that can emerge from the deepest sorrow. Our conversation encompasses not only the painful reality...
2023-12-2044 min
happy after miscarriage156 When you are Sick'Tis the season to catch some yucky bugs and it can be miserable. No matter what is ailing you, I've got some simple tips to make you feel better in no time, even if you're still up to your sinuses in germs. Amy helps parents living life after miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss. Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Let me help. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond...
2023-11-2519 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorThe Road to Healing: Remembering Our First YearSend a textPull up a chair, and let's reflect on a journey that has taken us from the depths of PTSD to the heights of resilience. As your host, Amy Watson, I've had the privilege of guiding you through six season's of conversations and counsel digging into the depths of pain that comes through trauma along with the highs and lows of this condition, debunking the misconceptions, and highlighting the importance of community, church, counseling, and faith in overcoming this challenge. But this retrospection isn't just about the past. We're also looking at an exciting future...
2023-11-2217 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorCelebrating 100th Episode: Reflections, Psalm 100, and The Power of Gratitude ft. Crissy LoughridgeSend a textFacebook Fundraiser for Counseling ScholarshipsContact AmyCue the confetti and the cheers - we've reached a monumental milestone with our 100th episode of Wednesdays with Watson! To mark the occasion, I am joined by the ever-inspiring Chrissy Loughridge, my memory keeper, as we journey through the powerful verses of Psalm 100. We embark on this exploration to shed light on faith, gratitude, and the bond of community and shed light on the value of church, counseling, and a steadfast focus on Jesus, the star of the story.Taking refuge...
2023-07-1926 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorDear Regret: Love, Redemption (Solo)Send a textContact AmyDo you remember the best advice you ignored? What would the current version of you love to say to that version of you that ignored that advice? Regret is powerful, but redemption is more powerful. Here Amy shares her story about ignoring Godly advice and the aftermath. But more than that Watson reminds us of Paul's words in Phil 1:6 "I will complete that which I have started in you". As a quasi ode to the class of 2023, enjoy this episode with some never before shared parts of Am...
2023-05-3118 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorLiving In A Post Pandemic World-Cultural Trauma with special guest, Jeremy FoxSend a textContact AmyContact JeremyResources: Breath--The New Science Of A Lost ArtThe Body Keeps The ScoreThe Body RemembersHealing Trauma, Restoring The Wisdom Of The BodyJeremy Fox is back on the Wednesdays With Watson podcast. Jeremey is a well-known EMDR therapist out of Atlanta, Georgia. We sat down with Jeremy to chat about living in a post-pandemic world and how cultural trauma affects people of all ages.Jeremy helps us understand the effect of the pandemic on children and adults. H...
2023-05-031h 00Wednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorForgiving The Nightmare, Special Guest Mark SowersbySend a textContact AmyContact Mark, Buy Forgiving The NightmareMeet Mark Sowersby. Speaker. Writer. Pastor. In 2019 Pastor Mark went through a time of great healing. He began speaking about the nightmare of abuse and years of suffering he experienced in childhood. And how condemnation, shame, and guilt were replaced with abundant forgiveness, joy, and life. It is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and the Wednesdays With Watson podcast is honored to welcome Mark Sowersby to the show. Mark is the author of "Forgiving The Nightmare," his harrowin...
2023-04-1940 min
happy after miscarriageWhen Your Friend has a MiscarriageIf you're here because your friend or family member has just lost a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, failed embryo transfer, termination for medical reasons, SIDS, ectopic pregnancy or any other type of loss…Thank you. It is so important to support yourself so you can support the people you love. So often we don't know how to approach this, what to say, what to do and you for sure don't want to mess this up. One of the hardest things for loss moms is the secondary losses where they feel like they lose their friends because of t...
2023-03-0924 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorForgiving Abuse of Power, ft. Amy Fritz, Dave Ramsey SolutionsSend a textContact AmyWe live in a cancel culture world, so it is wise always to investigate motives for podcast episodes like this one. So many are walking away from their faith, and many times it is God's people, even His servants, that are driving people away from Jesus, the Star of the Story. Amy Fritz (Host of the Untangled Faith Podcast) joins us to share her experience with Dave Ramsey Solutions. As the wife of an employee who saw and experienced firsthand some abuse of power at Dave Ramsey Solutions, she also w...
2023-03-0156 minWednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorForgiving Infidelity, Tammy & Jeff's Journey To WholenessSend a textContact Amy"I got to this tremendous point of brokenness..."--Jeff HuttoJeff Hutto and Tammy Williamson share their story on the Wednesdays With Watson podcast. How does one forgive a betrayal like an infidelity? What is required of us when we have been so incredibly hurt?This unscripted interview is raw and real. And the story isn't over yet.Join the WWW podcast and Jeff & Tammy at they attempt to find closure. Will their marriage be redeemed? How is the offended party doing now? What...
2023-02-0144 min