A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast

Healing Bone By Bone

Today’s guest is Geralyn Ritter. A recognized expert in healthcare policy, Geralyn  is executive vice president at Organon, a new Fortune 500 healthcare company dedicated to the health of women.  She is also the author of a memoir about her recovery from the 2015 Amtrak derailment, Bone by Bone: A Memoir of Trauma and Healing.

This episode aired LIVE on Fireside, Wednesday, October 2nd and has been edited due to technical issues.

 

 

Holistic Self-Confidence

This is a LIVE replay of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast which aired Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 at 1130am ET on Fireside Chat.

Today’s guest is Alexandra Dotcheva. Alexandra is the Author of IT REALLY IS SIMPLE: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SELF-CONFIDENCE. She came to the US from Bulgaria in 2000 after earning a bachelor’s degree in Music from the National Academy of Music in Sofia; and she earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Violin Performance from Louisiana State University in 2007. She has been practicing as a registered nurse since 2011, with a strong passion for educating patients on attaining optimal health. Her mission is to help people overcome self-imposed limitations that prevent many from realizing their goals, finding peace of mind, and acquiring prosperity. 

A Stolen Boyhood

This is a LIVE replay of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast which aired Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 at 1130pm ET on Fireside Chat.

Today’s guest is Stephen Mills. Stephen Mills is the author of CHOSEN: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood, which tells the story of his childhood sexual abuse by a summer camp director, the lifelong journey of recovering from trauma, and his quest to stop a serial predator and find justice. He is honored to serve as an Ambassador for CHILD USA, the leading nonprofit fighting for the civil rights of children. 

Stephen Mills' Resource Page:

https://stephenmillsauthor.com/sexual-abuse-resources-for-survivors-families-and-everyone/

 

Info about Summer Camps: 

https://www.d2l.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SaferCampExperiences.pdf

Surviving Child Abuse, Sex Trafficking & Institutional Abuse

This is a LIVE replay of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast which aired Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 at 1130pm ET on Fireside Chat.

Today’s guest is Lora DeVore, Lora is the author of Darkness Was My Candle, a memoir that traces her life as a survivor of child abuse, sex trafficking, illegal pharmacological drug research, and institutional abuse. Now she devotes herself to spreading the word on these atrocities with this personal documentation of her story. With an advanced degree in clinical psychology and recognized as a national expert and catalyst for change, Her wisdom comes from the field of psychology, transpersonal development and spiritual psychology

 

Traumatic Invalidation

This is a LIVE replay of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast which aired Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at 1130pm ET on Fireside Chat.

Today’s guest is Lu Bryant.  Lu specializes in Reiki, Trauma, Spiritual Healing, and sound and light healing and has a unique perspective on Complex PTSD. She has just published a new book, ‘Tortured to Triumphant.’ In it, she owns her truth and tells her story about childhood sexual abuse, mental illness, trauma and healing.

 

Surviving Suicide Loss

This is a LIVE replay of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast which aired Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 1130pm ET on Fireside Chat.

It’s World Suicide Prevention Month. And this week on A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, Suzie Wheeler joins me to discuss secondary trauma that comes from losing a loved one to suicide.

* If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide and Lifeline at 988.

Sobriety Solutions

This is a LIVE replay of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast which aired Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 at 11:30pm ET on Fireside Chat.

When recovering from addiction, a key part is a support system. World Renowned Addiction Expert, Robb Kelly joins me LIVE on Fireside Chat to discuss sobriety solutions and healing trauma to heal addiction.

The McCall Method: Psychedelic Integration

This is a LIVE replay of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast which aired Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at 11:30pm ET on Fireside Chat.

Ian McCall, Retired American Mixed Martial Arts World Champion, Psychedelic Research Advocate, Decriminalize California Event Director, Psilocybin Advocate, Performance Coach & Mentor, shares the benefits of psychedelics in reversing CTE symptoms, curbing addiction, and healing.

 

An Amazing Divorce

This is a LIVE replay of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast which aired Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at 1230pm ET on Fireside Chat.

Karen Millon, Certified Professional Coach, Host of The HealIn Podcast and Author of An Amazing Divorce shares pragmatic ways to create an amicable break-up and how to co-parent secure children. And it all starts with healing your own traumas.

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Overcoming Complex PTSD

This is a LIVE replay of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast which aired Thursday, May 12th, 2022 at 1230pm ET on Fireside Chat.

Today's Guest is Kimberly Bell.

Kimberly, Minister and Author of "The Epitome of Kimmy," shares her painful and traumatic past experiences from being abandoned and abused as a child to domestic violence and PTSD. She discusses overcoming her own adversity hoping to use her life story to empower and inspire others who may have also gone through a painful journey.