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PTSD and BeyondSelf Care Sunday: Boston Edition - DreamsShow Notes | Self Care Sunday: Boston Edition | Dreams This Self Care Sunday hits a little different. On the eve of the Boston Marathon, this episode reflects on dreams, regret, and what it means to say yes to the moments that matter. From a spontaneous seat behind home plate at Fenway Park to standing on the field the next morning, this is a story about making a dream real and what that experience brings up emotionally, mentally, and physically. Trauma can narrow our world. Dreaming expands it. This episode includes a...
2026-04-2017 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondInnovation, Energy, and Hope: Exploring Frequency-Based Technology with Mark FoxWhat happens when a former space shuttle engineer turns his attention to human healing? In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb sits down with Mark Fox, aerospace innovator and founder of Resona Health, to explore the intersection of engineering, nervous system support, and emerging frequency-based technologies. Together, we discuss how innovation is expanding the conversation around healing, especially for those who have tried many approaches and are still searching for relief. This conversation invites curiosity, reflection, and possibility.  💬 What We Explore How Mark Fox transitioned from aerospace engineering into health tech...
2026-04-1741 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondHealing is My Responsibility. And So Is My Life.There are moments in healing where something shifts. Not all at once. Not loudly. But clearly. A realization begins to take shape: 👉 Something wasn’t just hard. 👉 Something was taken. In this episode, we explore what happens when awareness deepens and truth becomes clearer. This is a conversation about recognizing impact without minimizing it, allowing anger to exist without losing grounding, and reconnecting with the power of choice. This isn’t about blame. And it’s not about staying in the past. It’s about unders...
2026-04-0921 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondI Go Where I Feel MyselfIn this PTSD and Beyond episode, we explore what it means to notice where we feel grounded, connected, and at ease, and how those moments are not random, but meaningful signals. Through the lens of self care, awareness, and healing, this conversation reflects on the environments, relationships, and spaces that either support or disconnect us from who we are. We also explore the meaning behind “I go where I feel like myself” and the “Cheers effect,” that sense of being in spaces where we can exhale and simply be, and why certain places feel like home. Self-care is not o...
2026-04-0616 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondWhen “No” Becomes the Wall: Boundaries, Protection, and the Path Back to ConnectionWe hear a lot about saying “no” as self-care. And that matters. But what happens when everything becomes no? In this episode, we explore when boundaries shift from intentional protection to automatic response. What starts as safety can become disconnection. This conversation brings a trauma-informed and neuroscience-based lens to understanding “no,” and how to move toward discernment, flexibility, and connection. Key Takeaways: 1. Boundaries support connection, not replace it 2. Automatic “no” can be a protective pattern, not a conscious choice 3. The brain predicts safety based on past experiences 4. Psychological flexibility...
2026-03-2616 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondLeadership, Service, and the Power of ConnectionIn this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we welcome Christopher J. Allen, a military leader and veteran advocate dedicated to supporting service members, veterans, and their families. This conversation centers on leadership in its most human form. Beyond titles, rank, or position, leadership is about presence, connection, and the willingness to check-in. Christopher shares insights from his experience in service, highlighting the importance of everyday moments that build trust, strengthen connection, and create meaningful impact. We explore how small actions, like a conversation or a simple check-in, can serve as powerful protective factors in supporting...
2026-03-2152 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondRegret, Rejection, and ResilienceAnxiety often shows up when we are standing in front of a decision or when a lived experience feels like it might repeat itself. In these moments, the mind begins scanning for threat, danger, and risk. What if this doesn't work out? What if it happens again? What if I fail? Fear of rejection can become very loud and can create hesitation, avoidance, and sometimes complete inaction. In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb explores the connection between regret, rejection, and resilience and how anxiety can influence the way we approach decisions in...
2026-03-1524 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondFrom the Fire to the Phoenix: A Conversation with Firefighter and Author Cody MechamIn this powerful episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb welcomes firefighter and author Cody J. Mecham, whose story is one of resilience, courage, and rising from life’s most difficult moments. Cody is the author of Burning It Down and Rise from the Ashes, two deeply personal books that explore pain, purpose, and the journey of rebuilding life after hardship. In Burning It Down, Cody shares a raw and honest memoir about what it feels like to stand in the ashes of loss and struggle while searching for meaning and a way forward. The bo...
2026-03-1330 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondUnderstaning Childhood Trauma with Dr. Wendy B. SmithIn this powerful conversation, Dr. Deb sits down with Wendy B. Smith, a trauma expert, licensed clinical social worker, and former clinical professor of social work, to explore the lasting effects of childhood trauma and the pathways toward healing. With more than three decades of psychotherapy experience working with survivors of childhood maltreatment, Dr. Smith brings deep insight into how early experiences shape development, relationships, and life trajectories. Dr. Smith is also the author of Before Their Crimes: What We’re Misunderstanding About Childhood Trauma, Youth Crime, and the Path to Healing, a groundbreaking book th...
2026-03-0640 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondTackling Trauma, Building Resilience, Overcoming Life’s ChallengesWhy does someone who has led in extreme, high-pressure environments write a book about mindfulness and resilience? In this episode, I sit down with Ash Alexander-Cooper, OBE - former elite military commander and author of Mindful Soldier, to talk about the lived experiences that shaped his leadership and the lessons earned along the way. We explore why he wrote the book, what real-world leadership under pressure taught him about responsibility and resilience, and how he now works with leaders to build steadiness from the inside out. Each chapter of Mindful Soldier includes practical...
2026-02-2736 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondThe Physiology of Bullying and Trauma-Preventative LeadershipThis conversation explores workplace bullying through a lens that goes far deeper than behavior. We examine the physiology of harm, the nervous system impact of chronic workplace stress, and how leadership either contributes to trauma or actively prevents it. Liza Collins is a trauma preventative leadership coach, consultant, and number one best selling author of The Physiology of Bullying. With more than three decades of experience across healthcare systems in the UK and internationally, her work bridges lived experience, neuroscience, and relational leadership practice. In this episode, we explore: • What chronic workplace harm do...
2026-02-2051 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondBattle Tested and Built with Amanda AndersonIn this episode, Dr. Deb talks with Amanda Anderson, speaker and resilience strategist, about what it really means to rebuild after trauma, burnout, and major life disruption. This conversation moves beyond surface motivation and explores practical mindset shifts, personal truth, and intentional growth after hardship. Together, we explore surviving versus living with purpose, how adversity reshapes identity, and tools that support lasting inner change. Listeners will walk away with grounded insight, real talk on resilience, and practical ways to move forward with clarity and strength. 💖 If This Episode Resonated Listen, subscribe, and share PTS...
2026-02-1333 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondUnderstanding Trauma Across the Lifespan with Dr. Frank PutnamUnderstanding Trauma Across the Lifespan with Dr. Frank Putnam Content Note: This episode includes discussion of trauma, child maltreatment, and dissociation; please listen at your own pace and care for your wellbeing while engaging. In this episode, Dr. Deb Lindh sits down with Dr. Frank Putnam, a renowned psychiatrist, researcher, and national leader in the study of trauma, child maltreatment, and its lifelong effects. With a career spanning decades of clinical work and groundbreaking research, Dr. Putnam has been instrumental in advancing the field of traumatic stress studies and mentoring generations of trauma scientists.
2026-02-0742 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondThe Life Hack Playbook in Real Life with Anne KarberIn this episode, Dr. Deb is joined by Anne Karber, author of The Life Hack Playbook, for a practical conversation about simplifying life, reducing overwhelm, and building peace through intentional daily choices. Anne shares grounded insights on clarity, boundaries, habit change, and creating a life that supports wellbeing rather than burnout. This conversation centers on realistic tools, sustainable growth, and how small shifts can create meaningful long term change. This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or disconnected from what matters most, and looking for grounded ways to create more peace, purpose, and...
2026-01-3034 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondMoral InjuryMoral injury is what happens when our values, beliefs, and sense of right and wrong are fractured by experiences we never chose, systems we did not control, and situations that forced impossible decisions. In this episode, Dr. Deb explores moral injury as a deeply human experience that impacts identity, meaning, trust, and connection. This conversation moves beyond fear based trauma and into the space of shame, guilt, grief, anger, betrayal, and disillusionment, offering a grounded, trauma informed understanding of how moral injury forms and how healing becomes possible. In this episode: • What moral injury is an...
2026-01-2927 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondFinding Hope in Turbulent TimesIn times of uncertainty, stress, and ongoing change, hope can feel fragile, distant, or even unavailable. This episode of PTSD and Beyond explores how hope functions during turbulent times, how hope can become hopeless, how hope can return, and how mindfulness and connection support that process. This conversation is grounded in trauma informed psychology, lived experience, and nervous system awareness. Rather than forcing positivity or offering quick fixes, this episode invites a compassionate, human exploration of hope as a capacity that ebbs and flows depending on safety, connection, and meaning. In this episode, we explore
2026-01-1925 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondWords to Uplift and Inspire Others with Coach Jerel SeamonThis milestone 550th episode of PTSD and Beyond features a meaningful conversation between Dr. Deb and basketball coach and mentor Jerel Seamon, marking ten years since they first met. This episode centers the power of vulnerability, lived experience, and storytelling. Jerel reflects on how sharing his story, giving himself grace, and staying connected to purpose have shaped his life and leadership. Together, the conversation explores how openness and honesty create connection, hope, and the ability to support others in meaningful ways. Basketball has been a consistent source of hope in Jerel’s life. The episode in...
2026-01-1027 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondStarting Strong or Stalled. Either Way, Give Yourself G.R.A.C.E.As a new year begins, there is often an unspoken pressure to feel motivated, clear, and already moving forward. But not everyone starts the year feeling strong. Some start stalled. Some start somewhere in between. In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we explore why either way is okay and why what matters most is practicing the space of G.R.A.C.E. Grace is not a process. Grace is a practice. When we feel stalled, old patterns often rush in. Shame. Stigma. Rumination. Past criticisms. Stories that were never ours...
2026-01-0310 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondEnding the Year 2025 WellAs 2025 comes to a close, this episode of PTSD and Beyond offers a slower, more intentional way to pause. December 31 is often treated like a countdown or a party night. But it is also a bridge. A bridge between who we were, who we lived as this year, and who we are becoming next. In this Self Care Sunday episode, Dr. Deb shares a trauma-informed reflection practice that supports the nervous system through transition. Rather than rushing into goals or avoiding the moment, this episode focuses on reflection, closure, and care as...
2025-12-3123 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondThe Body Leads: A Somatic Breakthrough in Trauma HealingIn today’s episode Dr. Deb shares a rare and deeply personal moment in trauma healing. A moment that did not begin with a thought or an insight, but with a simple sensation in the body that arrived without fear, without story, and without the usual pull of survival mode. This episode explores what happens when the nervous system shifts into safety after years of vigilance. Listeners will hear how lightness, breath, softening, and clarity can emerge before the mind recognizes what is changing and how these somatic signals mark real progress in trauma recovery. Th...
2025-12-1354 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondBe the Good: A Season of Humanity, Healing, and Hope In this extended PTSDandBeyond podcast episode, Dr. Deb explores what it truly means to be the good in a world that feels overwhelming, stressful, and emotionally heavy for many people during this season. This is more than kindness. This is humanity in action. This is care. This is compassion with depth and intention.   Together we unpack how the holidays activate our nervous systems, old memories, grief, pressures, and expectations. Dr. Deb shares global stories of people choosing goodness in ways that transform moments and remind us that humanity still exists. We talk about supporting someone who is hurting, supporting ourselves w...
2025-11-2126 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondWhat's Next: Part 3 of 3In this final episode of the three-part series, we explore how healing moves from reflection into action. “What’s Next” is about reclaiming agency, aligning choices with values, and noticing the quiet signs of growth that often begin within the body and the nervous system. If you’ve ever felt almost ready to take the next step but weren’t sure where to start, this episode helps you recognize readiness, identify what supports you, and take meaningful steps forward at your own pace. You’ll Learn • How “What’s Next” represents healing through action and choice • Sig...
2025-11-0439 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondPart 2: Now What?In our last episode, we explored the why, that deep search for understanding that often begins our healing journey. Today, we take the next step. This episode of PTSD and Beyond® is about the Now What moment, that quiet and profound turning point when we begin to move from explaining the past to imagining what our life can look like now. We’ll talk about recognizing readiness, reconnecting with values, and gently shifting from reflection into engagement with the present. You’ll hear insights from trauma recovery research, neuroscience, and positive psychology, and be gu...
2025-10-1530 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondTo the Dreamers - This Episode is for YOU!To the Dreamers, this episode is for you. I don't know who needs to hear this message right now - but someone out there is a dreamer...has a dream...and is holding on to that dream. No show notes. No outlines. Just grabbin the mic and talking with you. I believe someone needs to hear this message today. If today’s episode resonated please share it with someone who could use a reminder that they’re not alone. And remember, we’re better together, we’re stronger together, and take what resonates and GO BEYOND...
2025-10-1415 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondPart 1: From Why to UnderstandingWelcome to a new three-part series on PTSD and Beyond: “From Why to Now What to What’s Next.” “Understanding is not the destination, it’s the foundation. We honor the questions that brought us here, and we release the ones that keep us circling," ~ Dr. Deb Lindh, EdD In this opening episode, From Why to Understanding, Dr. Deb invites listeners to explore the powerful and sometimes paralyzing question of “why.” Why did it happen? Why me? Why do I still feel this way? The “why” is where healing often begins. It’s our mind and body’s...
2025-10-1022 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondHealing with Grit under the First Supermoon in Aries (2025)“Healing isn’t something we watch happen from the sidelines. It’s an act of grit, devotion, and courageous participation in our own wellbeing,” Dr. Deb Lindh This first supermoon of 2025 rises in bold, fiery Aries and it brings more than a beautiful night sky. It’s an invitation to look at our healing with fresh courage. In this special full-moon episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb guides us through an inspiring conversation about how healing isn’t passive or casual...it’s an act of grit, action, and fierce self-devotion. Together we...
2025-10-0531 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondSecurity and Growth: Honoring Both Needs in HealingAs we wrap up September and prepare to move from our last series, “Things We Don’t Often Say Out Loud,” to our new series, “From Why to Now What to What’s Next,” Dr. Deb invites listeners to pause at the threshold between past and future. In this episode, we explore the guiding question: “How can we honor both the need for security and the need for growth?” Too often we believe we have to choose — to stay safe or to push forward — but healing asks us to carry both. Security isn’t a cage; it’s the gro...
2025-09-2927 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and Beyond3-Part Mini-Series: 15 Questions Nobody Usually Puts out Loud about HealingThis special episode brings together all three parts of our mini-series: 15 Questions Nobody Usually Puts Out Loud About Healing. Across these conversations, we explore the truths that don’t often get spoken — but that matter most in the healing journey. In this full-length episode, you’ll hear: Part 1: The Foundations of Healing Why listening to your body is one of the most underrated healing skills The reality that not all providers are skilled or effective Why treating healing like a checklist backfires How reconnecting with heritage practices can re...
2025-09-2550 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondPart 3: Breakthroughs and ShiftsIn the final episode of this mini-series, we shift from hard truths into breakthroughs and shifts — the mindset changes and practical steps that transform healing from surviving into living. We’ll unpack: The difference between survival and truly living Why listening to yourself requires ending the habit of numbing Why hacks don’t heal trauma, but consistency does Why grief and setbacks aren’t failure — they’re part of the process The single shift that changed everything: asking for support without apology 💡 These are the shifts that sus...
2025-09-1816 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondPart 2: The Hard Truths about HealingHealing is often painted as neat, linear, or easy. But the reality? There are truths most people never say out loud. This second episode of our 3-part mini-series dives into the hard truths about healing — the myths, lies, and realities that shape the process but often go unspoken. We’ll explore: Why feeling safe in your own body again is harder than anyone admits The myth of “tough-love” and why compassion and curiosity actually work better Why healing can feel lonelier before it feels lighter The uncomfortable truth ab...
2025-09-1220 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondPart 1: The Foundations of HealingWe’re kicking off a brand-new 3-part mini-series: 15 questions nobody usually puts out loud about healing. In this first episode, I explore the foundations of healing — the underrated skills, the overlooked habits, and the lessons that carry us from surviving to thriving. Together, we’ll talk about: Why listening to your body is one of the most underrated healing skills The hard truth that not every therapist, practitioner, or doctor is skilled or effective The mistake of treating healing like a checklist How reconnecting with heritage, food, and tr...
2025-09-0516 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondThe Story of the Semicolon: A Pause, Not an EndEvery September, the world pauses to recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and World Suicide Prevention Day. Awareness matters, but awareness alone is not enough. In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb shares the story behind the semicolon — a symbol of survival, continuation, and hope. From its beginnings with Amy Bleuel and Project Semicolon to its spread as a global movement, the semicolon reminds us: your story isn’t over. Dr. Deb explores: 🌍 Suicide as a global public health challenge — one person dies every 40 seconds ✨ Why awareness campaigns matter, but what must c...
2025-09-0129 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondNot Toxic Positivity: The Healing Power of SeedthoughtsIn this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb explores the concept of seedthoughts, the small but powerful phrases we carry inside us that shape our health, our healing, and our growth. The term “seedthoughts” was coined by Barbara Hoberman Levine in her book Your Body Believes Every Word You Say. Levine discovered that the body can interpret everyday language literally, allowing phrases like “this job is killing me” to plant stress, pain, and even illness. Brian Tracy, with whom Dr. Deb co-authored The Success Blueprint, shared a parallel approach. He taught that affirmations and intentio...
2025-08-2815 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondBreaking Silence, Saving Lives: A Conversation with Cal BeyerBreaking Silence, Saving Lives: A Conversation with Cal Beyer In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb sits down with Cal Beyer, Senior Director of SAFE Workplaces and a national leader in suicide awareness and prevention. Cal’s story is one of purpose, perseverance, and impact. From his personal journey to his professional mission, Cal has dedicated his career to breaking the silence around mental health in the workplace and building safer, more compassionate cultures. His legacy work has touched industries, communities, and families; showing that safety is not just about physical hazards, but al...
2025-08-2234 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondYou Were Never Meant to Be SmallSome people will feel uncomfortable with your healing. Your breakthroughs, your successes, your post-trauma growth — they will stir envy, unease, and even jealousy in those who have not yet faced their own shadows. And sometimes, they will try to dim your light so they can feel safer in their own. In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, I’m here to remind you of a truth you may have forgotten — you were never meant to play small. You are not meant to be small. You are meant to be a light in the darkness. If y...
2025-08-1507 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondYou Only Have to BeSome nights aren’t for fixing, proving, or pushing through. They’re for loosening your shoulders, breathing a little deeper, and remembering you’ve already done enough for today. In this episode, I invite you into a moment of rest — a space where you can set down the weight you’ve been carrying, even if only for a while. Together, we’ll remember that you are more than the pain you feel, and that it’s okay to simply exist, breathe, and be. If you’ve been tired, hurting, or feeling like you have to hold it all alon...
2025-08-1407 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondWhy the Right Decision Can Still Feel WrongWhy the Right Decision Can Still Feel Wrong Have you ever made a decision you knew was the right one… but you couldn’t shake the lingering feelings that made you doubt yourself? This emotional “lag” is more common than we think. Your logical mind can make a decision in seconds, but your emotional system...the limbic brain... works on a completely different clock. That mismatch can leave you feeling unsettled, second-guessing, or even wondering if you made a mistake, even when you didn’t. In this episode, we explore: Why the head a...
2025-08-1210 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondCourage and Courageous Moments“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” – Glennon Doyle Courage isn’t loud. It’s not always a leap or a battle cry. Sometimes—it’s a whisper. A moment. A breath. A choice to try again. In this episode, we explore what it means to feel courageous—not perform it. You’ll hear how joy isn’t the reward for perfection or assimilation, but a return to self. We’ll talk about the neuroscience of safety and bravery, the myths of courage, and how small moments can be t...
2025-08-0116 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondAchieving Clarity on Value with Somik RahaIn today’s complex and noisy world, making decisions that truly align with our values can feel impossible — especially when life has been disrupted by trauma, loss, or change. This week, I’m honored to welcome Somik Raha, author of Invaluable: Achieving Clarity on Value, to the podcast. Somik offers a profound yet practical invitation: to pause, discover, and articulate the unique values already within you — and to integrate them into your decisions with intention. Drawing on philosophy, poetry, citizen science, and moving stories, Somik shows us how clarifying our “values blueprint” not only brings peace and cl...
2025-07-1159 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondRelease. Restore. Reclaim. A Gentle Guided End-of-Month Mindfulness MeditationRelease. Restore. Reclaim. A Gentle Closure Practice for the End of the Month Each month carries something—grit, growth, gratitude, and sometimes a longing to begin again. In this episode, we pause together. We reflect. We let go. And we gently welcome what’s next. This guided practice is designed to help you: Release what no longer needs to come with us as we give gratitude to a month closing and welcome with appreciation and wonder a new month Restore our energy, grounded presence, and direction ...
2025-06-3020 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and Beyond30 Myths of PTSD and the Healing Truths That Break Them30 Myths of PTSD and the Healing Truths That Break Them In this special episode for PTSD Awareness Day, we’re cutting through the noise and going beyond the surface. Too often, the conversation around PTSD focuses on symptoms, diagnoses, or one-size-fits-all solutions. But healing is human—and so are the myths we carry about what PTSD is supposed to look like. Today, Dr. Deb shares 30 powerful myths and the healing truths that gently dismantle them. You’ll hear truths like: 💬 “You don’t have to forgive to heal.” 💬 “High-functioning doesn’t mean fine.”
2025-06-2828 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondUnf*ckwithableIn this bold and birthday episode, we get real about what it actually looks like to grow after trauma—and how that growth leads to becoming unfuckwithable. We’re not talking about surface-level healing or performance-based self-care. We’re talking about reclaiming self-respect, choosing power, and walking away from anything that dishonors your healing. In This Episode: What it means to be unfuckwithable after PTSD Why self-respect is power Letting go of passive-aggressive patterns and low-effort energy A special birthday reflection from Dr. Deb A powerful affirmation to clo...
2025-06-2115 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondI Asked for Help and Guess What Happened?“Just because it’s invisible doesn’t mean it’s not real. I believed me. And that changed everything," Dr. Deb Lindh Welcome to PTSD Awareness Month. In this powerful opening episode, Dr. Deb Lindh shares a deeply personal story—what it was like to ask for help and be dismissed, disbelieved, and ignored… and what happened next. This is more than a story about pain—it's about resilience, self-trust, and the power of breaking silence. From school counselors and troop leaders to one trusted therapist who finally named it—Dr. Deb takes us on a raw, reflectiv...
2025-06-0117 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondWhat Comes Next? A PoemIn this special episode of PTSD and Beyond®, we pause for a moment of reflection, grounding, and presence—with a new original poem titled What Comes Next. This piece speaks to the quiet courage it takes to keep going, the uncertainty that comes after survival, and the space between endings and beginnings. For anyone who’s ever asked, "Now what?" or sat in the stillness waiting for clarity to arrive—this one is for you. We explore: The emotional weight and liberation of asking what comes next Why healing often lives in the...
2025-05-3007 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondMemory, Mindfulness, and Meaning: How We Heal Through RemembranceIn this special Memorial Day episode of PTSD and Beyond®, Dr. Deb Lindh invites listeners into a space of sacred pause, purposeful reflection, and heart-centered healing. We remember the ultimate sacrifice—honoring not only the solemnity of the day, but also the spirited strength of those we carry in memory. This episode challenges the status quo of how we “do remembrance,” and offers a mindful, integrative, and healing alternative. Because remembrance isn’t performance. It isn’t just a day. It’s a way of being—with purpose. 🧠 What We Explore: Why remembrance...
2025-05-2622 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondCyber Bullying, Healing, and Growth with Star Stone🎉 A Quick Note of Gratitude 🎉 We’re honored to share that PTSD and Beyond® was recently named one of the Top 20 PTSD Podcasts on the web by Feedspot. This recognition reflects the bravery of our guests, the strength of our community, and the power of conversations like the one in today’s episode. Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this movement. We’re just getting started. 🔥 Support the Podcast & Explore Trauma-Informed Tools: Our new Etsy shop is now live! 🛒 Mindful Effect Designs offers trauma-informed digital tools to support clarity, communicati...
2025-05-0939 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondBeyond Trauma: Redefining Growth with Josh Goldberg and Dr. Taryn GreeneWhat if trauma wasn’t the end of the story—but the beginning of a new chapter? In this powerful episode of PTSD and Beyond, we welcome Josh Goldberg, CEO of Boulder Crest Foundation, and Dr. Taryn Greene, trauma researcher and storyteller, to explore the science and soul of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). Together, we dismantle the myth of bouncing back—and instead talk about bouncing forward. Boulder Crest’s pioneering program has been transforming lives through the lens of strength, service, and meaning. This episode dives deep into how PTG offers a map for healing—one built...
2025-05-0144 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondWhen She Says She's Done: Breaking Cycles, Becoming FreeThere’s a moment when survival turns into something greater — when the silence breaks, the chains fall, and we reclaim our voice, our story, and our future. In this special episode, I share an original spoken word piece, "When She Says She's Done," — a powerful poem about closing the door on betrayal, breaking cycles of harm, and choosing a new legacy built on strength, truth, and unconditional self-love. This isn’t just about being done — it’s about becoming. Becoming free. Becoming whole. Becoming who you were always meant to be. Whether yo...
2025-04-2909 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondGrowing While Healing: A Story of Quiet Strength and JoyThere’s a common belief that growth only happens after we heal — but that’s not the full truth. In this heart-to-heart solo episode, Dr. Deb shares a powerful reflection on what it really looks like to grow within healing — not after it. From the everyday struggles to an unexpected moment of joy driving in the rain, this episode honors the quiet strength, surprise, and deep pride that come when we realize: healing and growth are happening together, even when we don't always see it. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re making progress, th...
2025-04-2718 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondResilence and Recovery with Dr. Resh JosephToday's PTSD and Beyond episode is proudly sponsored by Highlands Recovery—Australia’s world-class trauma and addiction luxury rehabilitation institute, focusing on evidence-based therapies and holistic care. Find out how Highlands Recovery can support you on your journey...visit at HighlandsRecovery.com.au. Highlands Recovery... Recovery that lasts a lifetime. In this inspiring episode of PTSD and Beyond, we’re joined by the incredible Dr. Resh Joseph, Clinical Director of Highlands Recovery in Australia. Dr. Resh brings a powerful blend of clinical expertise, lived experience, and deep compassion to the conversation on resiliency and recovery. Togeth...
2025-04-1851 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondBe BoldIn this episode, we explore the transformative power of boldness—not in the traditional sense of taking risks or making big leaps, but in reconnecting with ourselves. Boldness is about rediscovering the parts of us that trauma and life may have dimmed. It’s about being unapologetically YOU again. We discuss how boldness can be an act of healing and growth, and how small, intentional acts of courage can lead us back to who we truly are. Tune in to hear practical tips for reclaiming your boldness, backed by research on how boldness supports emotional resilience and post...
2025-04-0321 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondYou are What the World Needs NowSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank What if today was the day that everything changed? Not with fireworks, not with some grand moment—but in a qu...
2025-03-2717 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondHabit StackingSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In this follow-up episode to The Power of 1, we dive deeper into the concept of habit stacking—a simple yet po...
2025-03-2324 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondThe Power of 1Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank Sometimes, the healing journey can feel overwhelming—like there’s so much to do and not enough energy to do it...
2025-03-2324 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondCommit to Healing, Even in SetbacksSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we’re talking about a common, but often challenging, part of the healing jo...
2025-03-1026 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondBrothers After War with Director Jake RademacherSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In this compelling episode of PTSD and Beyond, we sit down with filmmaker Jake Rademacher, the director of the powerful...
2025-02-2746 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondOk...Now What...with Kate GliddinSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In this heartfelt episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb welcomes the inspiring Kate Gladdin, an international speaker and certified...
2025-02-2234 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondSelf-Love on the Trauma Healing JourneySponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank Self-love isn’t just spa days or bubble baths. It’s a practice, a mindset, and sometimes, a radical act—especi...
2025-02-1526 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondThe Strength of KindnessSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank   Kindness isn’t just a random act—it’s a radical act of strength, healing, and survival. But for man...
2025-02-0836 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondNo One's Going to Save You? Think Again!Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank You may have heard the phrase, “No one is going to save you.” But let’s break that down—because here’s t...
2025-02-0126 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondNavigating Reactors and Rumination with MindfulnessSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we dive into how rumination and reactors—those moments when we feel stuck or...
2025-01-2639 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondRising from the Ashes with Kegan Gill: A Journey of Resilience and TransformationSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of traumatic events, severe physical injury, and recovery from PTSD. Listener discretion is advised.
2025-01-1743 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondFrom Trauma to Strength: Navigating the Phases of Disaster RecoverySponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank 🌟 New Podcast Episode: From Trauma to Strength: Navigating the Phases of Disaster Recovery 🌟 Disasters may alter the course of our...
2025-01-1133 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondFrom Pressure to Respite: Redefining Self-Care and Resolutions Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we’re rethinking the way we approach resolutions and self-care. Instead of seeing th...
2025-01-0329 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondBest of 2024 Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank     🌟 🎙️ 2024 Best of @PTSDandBeyond 🎙️ 🌟   This year has been a journey of healing, resilience, and growth. We’re excited to share our Best of 2024 epis...
2024-12-2830 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondEpisode 500: Burnout and Mindfulness with Ted Meissner Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank   PTSD and Beyond Podcast Episode 500: Mindfulness and Burnout with Ted Meissner In today’s special 500th epi...
2024-12-2058 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondFrom Hurt to Healing: How to Rebuild TrustSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In today’s PTSD and Beyond Podcast episode, we explore one of the most profound challenges many face after trauma: re...
2024-12-1349 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondFinding Comfort in Chaos - 2Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In today’s PTSD and Beyond Podcast episode, we dive into the challenge of Finding Comfort in Chaos. Life often fe...
2024-12-0727 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondBreaking Cycles, Keeping Promises: Honoring Your Worth and HealingSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank   Breaking Cycles, Keeping Promises: Honoring Your Worth and Healing In today’s episode, we explore what it...
2024-11-2829 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondFiguring Out What Works: Inspired by Others, Empowered by OurselvesSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank Figuring Out What Works: Inspired by Others, Empowered by Ourselves In today’s episode, we dive into the jo...
2024-11-2322 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondThe World of Neuro TherapySponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank Discovering the World of Neuro Therapy Welcome back to another episode of PTSD and Beyond! Today, we’re...
2024-11-1432 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondHonoring Veterans: A Mindful Reflection for Healing and StrengthSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank Honoring Veterans: A Mindful Reflection for Healing and Strength In this special Veteran’s Day episode, we honor th...
2024-11-1121 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondGrief, Grieving, and GritSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank Grief, Grieving, and Grit: Finding Meaning, Purpose, and Community in Uncertain Times In today’s episode, we explore how gr...
2024-11-0836 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondHealing Through Halloween: Unmasking, Embracing Fears & Finding Magic in TransformationSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In this episode, Healing Through Halloween: Unmasking, Embracing Fears & Finding Magic in Transformation, we’re taking inspiration from Halloween to ex...
2024-10-3129 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondMoving the Status QuoSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In this episode, we’re exploring the transformative power of choosing love and connection over fear and hate. Change isn’t ab...
2024-10-2530 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondShowing Up!Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In this inspiring episode of PTSD and Beyond, we explore the profound impact of simply showing up. In a world...
2024-10-1732 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondEmpowered Healing: Breaking Through Skepticism and Overcoming TraumaSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In this empowering episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb Lindh shares a personal breakthrough on skepticism and reclaiming your...
2024-10-1138 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondUnplugging PTSD with Dr. Pamela HallSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we’re excited to welcome back Dr. Pam Hall, a clinical psychologist, forensic ps...
2024-10-041h 12PTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondUnderstanding Narcissism and Healing Adult Children with Dr. Karyl McBrideSponsor: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank Today's episode of PTSD and Beyond is proudly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank, dedicated to advancing research on brain disorders that impact Veterans. The VABBB is seeking participants both with and without neurological conditions. Your involvement can lead to important breakthroughs and support life-changing research. Visit www.research.va.gov/programs and click on VA Biorepository Brain Bank and learn how you can get involved and make a difference.   In this special episode of PTSD and B...
2024-09-2727 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondThe Wisdom within and the Courage to Keep GoingPTSD and Beyond is Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond on Ko-Fi and Patreon! In this soul-stirring episode of PTSD and Beyond, we dive deep into the pain of being doubted by the very people who should lift us up, and the incredible power of never giving up on ourselves. Dr. Deb shares their personal journey of enduring criticism from a parent, only to discover the wisdom and strength they carried all along. This episode goes beyond motivation—it speaks directly to the part of you that knows who you are...
2024-09-2014 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondBreaking Through LimitsPTSD and Beyond is Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond on Ko-Fi and Patreon! In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we delve into the power of resilience and the moments when we surprise ourselves by achieving what we once thought was impossible. Inspired by the quote by Dr. Deb Lindh, “Just when you think you cannot do something, you surprise yourself and find out that you can,” we unpack how self-efficacy, mindful self-compassion, and the psychology of breaking through personal limits can transform your outlook on life. Join us as we...
2024-09-1625 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondReflections on August and Prep for SeptemberPTSD and Beyond is Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond on Ko-Fi and Patreon! In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we take a thoughtful look back at August, exploring the themes and lessons that shaped our month. As we move into September, we’ll discuss how to harness the energy of the New Moon in Virgo to set meaningful intentions. Join us as we reflect on the past, prepare for the future, and discover how to bring more clarity and purpose into our lives. Key Topics Covered: The...
2024-09-1638 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondSilver LiningsPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond on Ko-Fi and Patreon! In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we dive into "The Silver Lining Perspective," a transformative mindset that turns life's challenges into "I'm Lucky" moments. When faced with difficulties, it's easy to get caught up in the negative. But by shifting our focus, we can uncover hidden blessings and opportunities for growth. Join us as we explore how to reframe adversity, share personal stories of gratitude in unexpected places, and offer practical tips for embracing t...
2024-08-3040 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondHappy Campers: Finding Healing and Connection Through Community and LegacyPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond on Ko-Fi and Patreon! In this inspiring episode of PTSD and Beyond, we explore the deep connections between community, legacy, and healing through the moving documentary Happy Campers. Filmmaker and storyteller Amy Nicholson joins us to share the heart and soul behind her latest work, which beautifully weaves together themes of isolation, connection, and the legacies we leave behind. This conversation is a powerful reminder of how even the simplest joys and a sense of belonging can light the p...
2024-08-2337 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondHealing Under the Blue Moon: Illuminating Trauma and Enhancing Mental HealthPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond on Ko-Fi and Patreon! In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we explore the mystical energy of the August Blue Moon and how it can illuminate our trauma healing journey. This rare Blue Moon, occurring in the sign of Aquarius and coinciding with the Sturgeon Supermoon, offers a unique opportunity to reflect, release, and embrace healing. Join us as we delve into what the full moon reveals about our inner worlds, how its energy can support mental health, and p...
2024-08-1931 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondTransitioning from Unhealthy to Healthy NormalPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond on Ko-Fi and Patreon! In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, I explore a topic that often goes under the radar: the stress that comes with transitioning to a healthy normal. For those of us with a trauma background, unhealthy environments can become so familiar that experiencing a healthy normal actually feels stressful. I’ll explain why this happens and how we can navigate this transition. I’ll be discussing: Understanding the Transition to Healthy Norma...
2024-08-1730 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondA Recipe of Hope PTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond on Ko-Fi and Patreon! In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, I'm diving into a question that really got me thinking: "What’s the recipe to get started?" This came from one of our listeners, and it's something we all face—how to begin when there's no clear step-by-step guide for reaching our personal goals. I'll be sharing some of my own experiences, the key moments that led me to fully commit to healing and growth. We'll walk...
2024-08-1022 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondEmbracing Integrative Modalities for HealingPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond on Ko-Fi and Patreon! In this PTSD and Beyond podcast episode, we're exploring how ancient wisdom and modern well-being intersect. We’ll dive into integrative modalities like astrology and discuss how cosmic events such as the new moon and Mercury retrograde can offer us opportunities for growth and healing. We’ll talk about: The new moon’s potential for new beginnings and setting intentions. How Mercury retrograde, often feared, can actually be a chance for reflection and red...
2024-08-0225 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondEnd of Month Reflection and New BeginningsPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond on Ko-Fi and Patreon   Hey everyone, it's Dr. Deb with PTSD and Beyond. In this episode, I guide you through a reflective and rejuvenating practice as we close out July and prepare for August. We'll emphasize the importance of reflecting on the highs and lows of the past month, acknowledging achievements, and learning from challenges. Join me for a mindfulness exercise to help release what no longer serves us and set positive intentions for the up...
2024-07-3116 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondUnderstanding Pain: What Is It Trying to Tell Us?PTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond on Ko-Fi and Patreon Hey, everybody, it’s Dr. Deb here with PTSD and Beyond. In this insightful episode, I dive deep into the common advice of "sitting with the pain" and why it’s not entirely accurate. We often hear that we need to embrace our pain, but what does that really mean? Through personal experiences and professional insights, I'll discuss why simply sitting with pain can lead to feeling overwhelmed and re-experiencing trauma. I’ll introdu...
2024-07-2717 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondDr. Roger Miller and Hyperbaric Oxygen TherapyPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, I welcome Dr. Roger Miller, a clinical psychologist and neuropsychology team lead at Aviv Clinics. Dr. Miller has over 30 years of experience treating patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries. We delve into the groundbreaking field of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), exploring how this innovative treatment is offering new hope for veterans and others suffering from treatment-resistant PTSD.   Dr. Miller explains the science behind HBOT, which involves using a pressurized environment to...
2024-07-1930 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondNorte Cafe - Wellness, Sustainability, Coffee and CommunityPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  In this episode of the PTSD and Beyond Podcast , I welcome Sally and Leo Carvajalino from Norte Cafe Roasters (PromoCode: PODCAST20). We dive into the fascinating world of coffee growing, from the lush fields of Colombia to the roasting hubs of Buffalo, Minnesota. Sally and Leo share their journey as third-generation coffee farmers, emphasizing the importance of sustainability, fair trade, and the human stories behind each cup of coffee.   We explore the meticulous process of growing coffee, which takes up to th...
2024-07-0526 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondTalking Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Terry BaranskiPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond with a small monthly donation to support future PTSD and Beyond Podcast episodes In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we welcome Terry Baranski, an expert in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Compassionate Inquiry. Terry discusses his journey from IT to becoming a practitioner of these therapies. We explore IFS, focusing on how it helps individuals understand and heal their internal parts by addressing trauma at its roots. Terry likens the mind's parts to orchestra members, each w...
2024-06-2928 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondUnderstanding Pain with Dr. Afton HassettPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond - Buy us a Ko-fi cuppa "Pain serves a really important purpose, but when pain becomes chronic, it starts to outlive its value," Dr. Afton Hassett   In the latest PTSD and Beyond episode, I welcome Dr. Afton Hassett from the University of Michigan where we talk about the link between chronic pain and trauma. We explore the neuroscience of pain, offering new insights on brain processing and effective management strategies. Dr. Hassett explains that pain is a...
2024-06-2226 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondMental Health and Lessons with Dr. Carlos GarciaPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond - Buy us a Ko-fi cuppa In this episode of the PTSD and Beyond Podcast, I welcome clinical psychologist Dr. Carlos Garcia. Dr. Garcia shares his transformative journey from serving as a Marine and working as a firefighter to becoming a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and mental health. He delves into his personal battles with depression and anxiety, highlighting the cultural stigmas he faced, especially within the Hispanic community, which often discourages open discussions about mental health. Through mindfulness, m...
2024-06-1331 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondTrauma from Adoption with Janet SherlundPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond - Buy us a Ko-fi cuppa In this powerful episode of the PTSD and Beyond, we welcome Janet Sherlund, author of "Abandoned at Birth: Searching for the Arms that Once Held Me." Janet shares her deeply moving personal journey of being abandoned at birth and her lifelong quest for healing and identity. The discussion delves into the profound impact of abandonment on mental health, particularly how it contributes to PTSD. Janet opens up about the emotional challenges s...
2024-06-0724 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondGetting Past Your Past with Jason VanRulerPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond - Buy us a Ko-fi cuppa Ready to break the cycle and embrace healing? In our latest PTSD and Beyond Podcast episode, we sit down with Jason VanRuler, author of "Get Past Your Past." Jason shares his journey through trauma, offering insights on the transformative power of vulnerability and self-love. Discover practical steps to overcome trauma and build meaningful connections. Jason's story is one of resilience and hope, providing a beacon of light for those feeling trapped b...
2024-05-3126 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondThe Keeper with Directors Angus Benfield and Kendall Bryant, Jr. 363 Military Name Tapes. A Trail. A Veteran on a Mission. A True Story. "No one walks the trail alone." This PTSD and Beyond Episode is sponsored by: Norte Cafe Roasters - a farmer-owned company bringing you single-origin, fair trade 100% Colombian coffee roasted to perfection in Minnesota! Use promo code: PODCAST20 for 20% off your first order @ NorteCafe.shop    In this week’s PTSD and Beyond Podcast, we're honored to welcome the directors of the powerful film The Keeper, Angus Benfield and Kendall Bryant. Written by Todd Tavolazzi, The Keeper tells the true story of Ge...
2024-05-2322 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondValue and Connection with David VenaPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond - Buy us a Ko-fi cuppa In this week's PTSD and Beyond Podcast episode, we dive deep into stories that inspire and motivate. Our guest is someone whose Instagram messages resonated with me instantly—I knew I had to bring him on the show. He's a voice of integrity, sharing invaluable insights on life, business, and community. Get ready to be inspired as we welcome David Vena to the podcast! Give a listen and remember to share wit...
2024-05-1038 minPTSD and Beyond
PTSD and BeyondJim Berneka Jr. and Hilary Hawkins - Overcoming TuesdayPTSD and Beyond is #1 of Feedspots' 20 Best PTSD Podcasts in 2024!  Support PTSD and Beyond - Buy us a Ko-fi cuppa In this week's PTSD and Beyond Podcast episode, Jim Berneka, Hilary Hawkins and I chat about their book, Overcoming Tuesday, releasing on May 1st, From our conversation, you'll experience and hear the journey that brought Jim facing with the unknown of healing and his sister, Hilary's, encouragement to co-write the book that brought their family closer. Give a listen and remember to share with someone who may find this podcast episode v...
2024-05-0140 min