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Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries and ConcussionsThis Is What Unresolved Trauma Does to Your HealthUnresolved trauma doesn’t just live in your mind—it reshapes your brain, disrupts your body, and hides behind chronic illnesses like fatigue, brain fog, and pain. In this episode, we expose how childhood trauma and emotional wounds can silently drive autoimmune disorders, anxiety, and even heart disease. If you’ve ever felt unheard, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by symptoms no doctor can explain, this conversation will help connect the dots.00:00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast00:01:04 Impact of Unresolved Trauma on Health 00:04:40 Personal Journey and He...2025-06-1726 min
The Courageous Survivor: Breaking the Chains and Redesigning MeExcuses and Accountability: The Hard Truth About HealingIn this raw and powerful episode, Paula Walters returns with fresh insight and deep personal reflection on one of the most uncomfortable—but essential—truths about the healing journey: the choice between excuses and accountability.Drawing from her own experiences with trauma, emotional overwhelm, and hard-hitting feedback, Paula unpacks the difference between living from the emotional brain and stepping into the rational brain. She shares how being stuck in survival mode, constantly reacting from pain, and avoiding change can derail healing—and how choosing accountability, one small action at a time, can radically transf...2025-05-2023 minMind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries and ConcussionsDomestic Violence & Brain Trauma: What You Need to KnowBrain injuries from domestic violence often go unnoticed, leaving survivors to navigate hidden trauma alone. Today, we’re diving deep into the intersection of trauma, domestic violence, and brain injury. If you missed our first discussion, be sure to check it out. We're unpacking the challenges survivors face—from medical misdiagnosis to legal barriers—and what can be done to support them. Let’s get into it.In Pain? Call Shane! (980) 999-9999 https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/in-pain-call-shane/Want $25.00? Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter for weekly chances to win triv...2025-05-2019 min
Czech Centre LondonPioneers of Graphic Design: Mucha, Teige, Sutnar, and ŠašekThe history of both Czech and global graphic design would be incomplete without the groundbreaking contributions of Czech artists whose work transcended borders and shaped visual culture worldwide. This event explores the lasting impact of Alphonse Mucha, Karel Teige, Ladislav Sutnar, and Miroslav Šašek—visionaries whose innovations continue to inspire designers today.
Mucha, the pre-eminent exponent of Art Nouveau, revolutionized visual culture in Belle Époque Paris with his iconic theatre and advertising posters, laying the foundation for modern graphic design, whileTeige, a key figure of the European avant-garde, redefined book design through bold typography and geometric composition...2025-05-061h 29Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries and ConcussionsBrain Injury & Domestic Violence: A Survivor’s StoryHead injuries and concussions can turn lives upside down—but knowledge is power. I'm Kiley Como, legal nurse consultant at Shane Smith Law, and today, I’m joined by Paula Walters, founder of The Courageous Survivor. Paula’s journey from trauma to triumph is nothing short of incredible. From near-fatal experiences to reclaiming her life, her story will inspire and educate. Let’s dive into this powerful conversation.Follow Paula Walters:* Website https://thecourageoussurvivor.com/* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PDW-thecourageoussurvivor * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCourageousSurvivor * Inst...2025-04-2224 min
The Scathing AtheistChasten the Dragon EditionIn this week’s episode, Satan comes to Kansas, George Pell will get uncomfortably close to a child, one last time, and Marsh will tickle the dragon’s tale.
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To check out our sister show...2025-04-0300 minThe Courageous Survivor: Breaking the Chains and Redesigning MeThe Silent Injury: Abuse, Brain Trauma & the Medical Blind Spot (Part 1)Episode Summary: In this powerful first episode of a two-part series, Paula Walters shares her deeply personal story to close out Brain Injury Awareness Month. She sheds light on “the silent injury”—the traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that often go unseen and undiagnosed in survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, strangulation, and human trafficking.Drawing from her own experience as a paramedic, survivor, and advocate, Paula walks listeners through the years of unexplained symptoms, misdiagnoses, and frustration within a medical system that treated her like a mystery patient—while missing the root cause of her suff...2025-03-2826 minThe Courageous Survivor: Breaking the Chains and Redesigning MeLife Updates, Trauma, and Moving ForwardIn this episode of The Courageous Survivor, Paula Walters returns after a long hiatus, joined by Kerri, to share life updates and discuss the challenges they've faced. Paula candidly opens up about how the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 have not gone as planned, leading her to reassess her path forward.She shares two major realizations:You don’t have to engage with toxic people – Paula reflects on dealing with narcissistic and sociopathic individuals, emphasizing that trying to reason with them is futile. She has set firm boundaries, choosing to disengage and prioritize her...2025-03-0423 min
Woman's HourMinette Walters, Menopause supplement adverts, Blake LivelyBestselling author Minette Walters shot to fame in the 1990s with her award-winning gritty crime novels The Ice House, The Sculptress and The Scold’s Bridle. She continued to write successful crime fiction for over twenty years until, inspired by a plague pit, Minette changed tack in 2017 and began to write historical novels. She joins Krupa Padhy to discuss her new novel The Players.Struggling with menopause symptoms? Social media is full of ads promising miracle cures, but many are too good to be true. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned several ads for making unsubstantiated cl...2024-12-2457 minThe Courageous Survivor: Breaking the Chains and Redesigning MeEmbracing 51: A New Chapter of Goals, Growth, and GratitudeIn this powerful and introspective episode of The Courageous Survivor, host Paula Walters celebrates her 51st birthday by reflecting on the incredible journey of overcoming childhood trauma, healing, and defying medical predictions. With a deep sense of gratitude and renewed purpose, Paula shares her goals for the next phase of her life, which include continuing her spiritual awakening, prioritizing total body wellness, and fostering a supportive community for trauma survivors. This episode is a testament to resilience, goal-setting, and the pursuit of living authentically while rooted in faith.Paula’s honest and inspiring account of setting long-term go...2024-10-2134 minThe Courageous Survivor: Breaking the Chains and Redesigning MeTaking a Risk for Holistic HealingIn this powerful episode, host Paula Walters shares a deeply personal account of a recent work-related concussion and her decision to forego traditional medical treatment in favor of a holistic healing approach. Drawing from her own experiences with brain injuries, misdiagnoses, and a frustrating encounter with the healthcare system, Paula discusses her journey through functional neurology and the impact of lifestyle changes on her recovery. With raw honesty, she opens up about the challenges and emotions that followed the injury and how she plans to use her own wellness program to aid in her recovery. This episode highlights Paula’s...2024-10-1022 minThe Courageous Survivor: Breaking the Chains and Redesigning MeDomestic Violence, Trauma, and the Intersection of HealthcareIn this episode of The Courageous Survivor Podcast, Paula Walters, a survivor of multiple forms of abuse and national speaker, reflects on her recent experience speaking at a conference in Los Angeles, where she discussed the intersection of domestic violence (DV), interpersonal violence (IPV), and the healthcare system.Paula shares insights from professionals in California, comparing them to the challenges she faces in Ohio, which lags behind in supporting survivors. Through her personal journey, Paula addresses the need for trauma-informed care in medical systems and the role trauma plays in chronic health conditions. She opens up about...2024-10-0229 min
Noget Ved MusikkenTV-temaer fra 90'erne Special: The Rembrandts, R.E.M., TLC, Vonda Shepard, Mark Knopfler, Sebastian, Mark Snow, Paula Cole & Jacob Groth
I denne uges udsendelse skal vi endnu engang beskæftige os med musik og det visuelle medie. Det er nemlig blevet tid til at tage fat i nogle af de TV-temaer som kom ud af vores favoritårti, 90’erne.
Der er jo uendelig mange at vælge imellem, og vi har netop valgt en lang række temaer, som på hver deres måde var med til at definere 90’erne, hvad angår musik fra TV-serier.
Vi kommer bl.a. til at gyse med X-Files, grine med Friends, græde til Dawson’s Creek, mystificeres o...2024-09-201h 56The Courageous Survivor: Breaking the Chains and Redesigning MeUnraveling Trauma, Brain Injury, and the Broken Healthcare SystemUnraveling Trauma, Brain Injury, and the Broken Healthcare SystemIn this episode of The Courageous Survivor, Paula Walters opens up about her harrowing journey through trauma, brain injury, and the challenges of navigating a fragmented healthcare system. Sharing her personal story of surviving child abuse, domestic violence, and a near-fatal strangulation, Paula sheds light on how these experiences led to a traumatic brain injury that went undiagnosed for years.Paula discusses the systemic failure of siloed medical specialties that treat individual symptoms rather than looking at the bigger picture of how trauma impacts...2024-09-1930 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanUncovering the Untold Impact of TBI on Women: A Conversation with Paula D. WaltersSend us a textJoin us for a powerful episode as Paula D. Walters, a passionate advocate and survivor of traumatic brain injury (TBI), sheds light on the unique challenges women face in TBI recovery. Paula shares her personal journey of resilience, the gaps in trauma-informed care, and why education and awareness are critical for better support systems. Discover how her advocacy is changing the conversation around TBI in women and what we can do to help. Tune in for an inspiring and eye-opening discussion on the hidden struggles and triumphs of women living with TBI.2024-09-1650 min