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Trauma Uncensored13. Eat the Motherf*ing Cheeseburger: Brooke’s Self-Care Wake-Up CallAfter nearly nine years of healing, Brooke took a trip out West for one reason: to finally pause. In this episode, she shares what happened when she stopped pushing through pain, disconnected from family obligations, and prioritized herself for the first time in her adult life.From quitting smoking and alcohol to diving deep into breathwork, ketamine therapy, and spiritual healing, Brooke opens up about the revelations that surfaced — including the realization that unhealed childhood trauma was still shaping how she showed up as a wife, mother, and business owner.She also talks about how gr...2025-07-281h 03Trauma Uncensored12. How Do You Parent After Losing a Child?In this deeply personal episode, Brooke shares how she and her husband Jordan have worked to help their daughter, Mallory, process the unimaginable loss of her brother, Logan. From early grief counseling and trauma camps to everyday emotional guidance, Brooke opens up about the messy, nonlinear journey of parenting through pain. She also discusses how breaking generational cycles and healing her own trauma became essential to showing up for her daughter.This is an episode about honesty, emotional survival, and the legacy of love after loss.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of child loss, grie...2025-07-211h 03Trauma Uncensored11. The Trial Part 3: Sentencing, Sobriety, and Starting OverIn the final part of the trial series, Brooke and her husband Jordan reflect on the day of sentencing — when the man who killed their son, Logan, was finally held accountable. Brooke shares what it was like to speak in court and lock eyes with the man responsible. Jordan opens up about the pain of the verdict, the pressure to stay strong, and the emotional cost of justice.With Andres guiding the conversation, they also talk about what came after: Brooke’s return to treatment, her path to sobriety, and the quiet, hard work of starting over. This...2025-07-141h 14Trauma Uncensored10. Trial Part 2 | Letting Go of Control, Choosing to HealWhat happens when you spend nearly a decade fighting for justice — and then finally let go?In this powerful conclusion to the trial story, Brooke opens up about the moment she said no to a plea deal, walked into court, and watched a jury convict the man who killed her son. She also reveals the devastating emotional fallout that followed: seeing Logan’s autopsy report for the first time, relapsing into crisis, and what it really took to find her way back to peace.This is an episode about faith, trauma, transformation — and the courage to sto...2025-07-071h 10Trauma Uncensored9. The Trial Part 1 | The Fight for Justice After Logan’s DeathIn Part 1 of this two-part trial episode, Brooke and Andres walk through the years of emotional and legal battles leading up to the landmark conviction of the man who killed Brooke’s son, Logan, in a distracted driving crash.Brooke opens up about what it took to face the courtroom — from fighting for charges to be filed, to reliving the trauma through evidence and testimony. She also shares how trauma therapy and residential treatment gave her the strength to testify and reclaim her story.This episode is not just about one family’s pursuit of justic...2025-06-301h 11Trauma Uncensored8. A Father’s Grief: Jordan Shares His Story for the First TimeIn this deeply personal episode, Brooke is joined by her husband, Jordan, for his first-ever appearance on Trauma Uncensored. Recorded the day after Father’s Day, they talk about the crash from Jordan’s perspective — what he remembers, what he doesn’t, and what it was like to wake up in a hospital and hear the words no parent should ever have to hear.They open up about the impact on their marriage, their bodies, and their family. This is an episode about love, loss, memory, and the long, painful road of healing.Get a...2025-06-231h 23Trauma Uncensored7. The Grief We Don’t Talk About: A Conversation with Logan’s AuntIn this deeply emotional episode, Brooke is joined by Jess — her sister-in-law and Logan’s aunt — to share what grief looks like outside the spotlight. As the first guest on Trauma Uncensored, Jess offers her unique experience of loss: one that’s devastating, yet often invisible. Together, they reflect on the day of the crash, the helplessness of being a supporter while grieving yourself, and the ongoing struggle to find light in the aftermath.This is a powerful episode about the grief that lives on the sidelines — and how vital it is to name it, share it, and honor...2025-06-161h 02Trauma Uncensored6: Honoring the “Should Have Beens”Trigger Warning: This episode discusses grief, loss of a child, and emotional suppression.In this heartfelt episode of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke reflects on what would have been her son Logan’s 18th birthday — a milestone filled with the weight of should have been. She and Andres talk about how they plan to celebrate his memory, and how important it is to honor your pain instead of just trying to “deal with it.”They dive into the quiet grief of missed moments, the struggle of navigating people who compare trauma, and the emotional walls many of us were...2025-06-091h 00Trauma Uncensored5. The Reality of Distracted DrivingTrigger Warning: This episode discusses fatal crashes, distracted driving, and trauma-related financial hardship.In this episode of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres dive into the hard facts about distracted driving — not just the emotional aftermath, but the numbers that paint a devastating picture of how common and deadly it really is.They share key statistics that expose the real risks behind texting, scrolling, and multitasking behind the wheel, while pointing listeners to resources like stopdistractions.org for education and advocacy.Brooke and Andres also talk about a reality many don’t want to face...2025-06-0258 minTrauma Uncensored4: Your Questions, Our Truths — Q&ATrigger Warning: This episode discusses grief, trauma, and the emotional impact of distracted driving.In this special Q&A episode of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres answer powerful listener-submitted questions that go deep into the heart of Brooke’s story and the ongoing reality of life after loss.They talk about why they use the word crash instead of accident, how they approach conversations around distracted driving, and the emotional weight of preparing for trial. Brooke opens up about the “firsts” that hurt the most, how she keeps the memory of her son Logan alive in the...2025-06-021h 00Trauma Uncensored3. The Grief TimelineTrigger Warning: This episode discusses grief and loss.In this episode of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres talk about one of the most frustrating things people dealing with loss often hear: "Shouldn't you be over it by now?"Together, they unpack the harmful idea that grief should follow a neat, predictable timeline. Brooke shares her personal experience of living with grief that doesn’t fade on schedule — and how healing doesn't mean forgetting or moving on.They also explore the emotional toll of having to explain or defend your pain to others, and offe...2025-06-021h 01Trauma Uncensored1. The CrashTrigger Warning: This episode contains graphic and emotional descriptions of a fatal car crash involving a child.In this deeply personal and powerful first episode of Trauma Uncensored, co-host Brooke shares the story that changed her life forever. She walks us through the day of the crash — the moment everything turned — with raw honesty and heartbreaking detail. Brooke opens up about the last image she has of her son, the chaos of the impact, and the pain that followed.We also learn how cell phone forensics uncovered the truth about the distracted driver, adding a laye...2025-06-021h 07Trauma Uncensored2. Trauma Doesn’t Care About Your VacationTrigger Warning: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts, addiction, and grief.In this episode of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres explore the brutal truth that trauma doesn’t care about your schedule — not even when you’re on vacation. Brooke reflects on a personal moment when trauma hit hard during what should’ve been a peaceful escape.They talk openly about the frustration of being told to just “get over it,” the unpredictable ways trauma shows up in daily life, and the emotional toll of losing a friend to addiction. Brooke also shares her experience with suicida...2025-06-0259 min
Treating Trauma Podcast"Stories of Healing" with Brooke SchererOn the final episode of our Stories of Healing series, Christopher and Nicole sit down with Milestones alum Brooke Scherer to further examine the effects of trauma on her life and the profound healing she experienced during her time at Milestones. While knee deep in what she describes as “the darkest years of her life,” Brooke decided to pursue healing at Milestones after gentle encouragement from her husband (and fellow Milestones alum) Jordan. Upon witnessing the major shift in him, she became hopeful that real healing was possible for her too. We close out this episode by welcoming Jordan back...2023-06-0857 min
Living Centered PodcastTreating Trauma 017 - "Stories of Healing" with Brooke SchererOn the final episode of our Stories of Healing series, Christopher and Nicole sit down with Milestones alum Brooke Scherer to further examine the effects of trauma on her life and the profound healing she experienced during her time at Milestones. While knee deep in what she describes as “the darkest years of her life,” Brooke decided to pursue healing at Milestones after gentle encouragement from her husband (and fellow Milestones alum) Jordan. Upon witnessing the major shift in him, she became hopeful that real healing was possible for her too. We close out this episode by welcoming Jordan back...2023-06-0859 minTreating Trauma Podcast"Stories of Healing" with Jordan SchererToday Christopher and Nicole connect with Milestones alum Jordan Scherer to delve into his story and the work that changed not just his life, but the trajectory of his entire family. In this episode, we also invite Jordan's “soul partner” and wife Brooke, who after witnessing his transformation, came to Milestones in pursuit of her own deep healing. She shares candidly about the incredible change she saw in Jordan when he came home from his time at Milestones and the powerful impact of his ongoing commitment to growth and the undoing of his former unhealthy patterns. 2023-06-0148 min
Living Centered PodcastTreating Trauma - 016 "Stories of Healing" with Jordan SchererToday Christopher and Nicole connect with Milestones alum Jordan Scherer to delve into his story and the work that changed not just his life, but the trajectory of his entire family. In this episode, we also invite Jordan's “soul partner” and wife Brooke, who after witnessing his transformation, came to Milestones in pursuit of her own deep healing. She shares candidly about the incredible change she saw in Jordan when he came home from his time at Milestones and the powerful impact of his ongoing commitment to growth and the undoing of his former unhealthy patterns.
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Creatives IgniteTHE DESIGN RECHARGE SHOW: Brooke Scherer // European Design TourEpisode 175
This week on Design Recharge, we invite back long-time friend and frequent guest Brooke Scherer to talk about her whirlwind european design tour. She was teaching Design History while consuming original paste-ups, sketches of typefaces, grid system galore, street art and that is just a few of the things Brooke and her students from University of Tampa saw. We will talk about why seeing it in person is more impactful than just seeing reproductions in a design book. Join us for a mini-Design History lesson while we relive her European Design Tour.2016-06-291h 06