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Life After PTSD Podcast: Healing From Trauma

426 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratings

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The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes and NOT a substitute for treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider. Are you in crisis? Call: 8002738255 or TEXT: Talk to 74174

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Episode 84 A Mother’s Breastfeeding Trauma And Body Resentment Hurt Marital Intimacy (ft. Ashley)

April 27, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this episode special guest Ashley shares of how after birthing her son she grew to resent her breasts when they failed to continue to produce milk for her son.  This ultimately created a triggering response for her when her husband would initiate intimacy, specifically that part of her body.  Trauma affects countless numbers of marriages and often for reasons that aren't about bad behaviors in marriage.  Still, the effect remains the same and uncleared, the joy of the marriage and the team...

Episode 84 My Boobs Had One Job (Feed My Baby) And They Failed Me And I Hated Them - Breastfeeding Trauma (ft. Ashley)

April 27, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this episode special guest Ashley shares of how after birthing her son she grew to resent her breasts when they failed to continue to produce milk for her son.  This ultimately created a triggering response for her when her husband would initiate intimacy, specifically that part of her body.  Trauma affects countless numbers of marriages and often for reasons that aren't about bad behaviors in marriage.  Still, the effect remains the same and uncleared, the joy of the marriage and the tea...

#84 A Mother’s Breastfeeding Trauma And Body Resentment Hurt Marital Intimacy (ft. Ashley)

April 27, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

In this episode special guest Ashley shares of how after birthing her son she grew to resent her breasts when they failed to continue to produce milk for her son.  This ultimately created a triggering response for her when her husband would initiate intimacy, specifically that part of her body.  Trauma affects countless numbers of marriages and often for reasons that aren't about bad behaviors in marriage.  Still, the effect remains the same and uncleared, the joy of the marriage and the tea...

Episode 83 Will Healthcare Professionals Carry Trauma From COVID-19 - Two Nurses Make Sense Of The Coronavirus News (ft. Matt & Sharyn Brisson)

April 20, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

In this episode we welcome Matt & Sharyn Brisson, two nurses in Colorado who share their experiences working in hospitals as medical professionals in the midst of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.  Many doctors and nurses are experiencing trauma from the events of these times as they put their own safety on the line for the care of their patients.  Hear the perspective of these brave individuals, all the while some fact is separated from fiction in the overall narrative the American publi...

#83 Will Healthcare Professionals Carry Trauma From COVID-19 - Two Nurses Make Sense Of The Coronavirus News (ft. Matt & Sharyn Brisson)

April 20, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

In this episode we welcome Matt & Sharyn Brisson, two nurses in Colorado who share their experiences working in hospitals as medical professionals in the midst of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.  Many doctors and nurses are experiencing trauma from the events of these times as they put their own safety on the line for the care of their patients.  Hear the perspective of these brave individuals, all the while some fact is separated from fiction in the overall narrative the American public...

#83 Will Healthcare Professionals Carry Trauma From COVID-19 - Two Nurses Make Sense Of The Coronavirus News (ft. Matt & Sharyn)

April 20, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

In this episode we welcome Matt & Sharyn, two nurses in Colorado who share their experiences working in hospitals as medical professionals in the midst of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.  Many doctors and nurses are experiencing trauma from the events of these times as they put their own safety on the line for the care of their patients.  Hear the perspective of these brave individuals, all the while some fact is separated from fiction in the overall narrative the American public is see...

Remember The Teachers - COVID19 And Another Round Of Trauma For Douglas High School (ft. Kim Krawczyk)

April 13, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

In this episode we welcome back Kim Krawczyk, teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Coral Springs, FL.  With the Broward County School Board having announced that classes will be held online for the remainder of the year, teachers like Kim had to shuffle to transition to an entirely different style of teaching.  Even more significant, this represents yet another year where students at the high school face a traumatic ending.  Kim shares her perspective on what the kids are feelin...

#82 Remember The Teachers - COVID19 And Another Round Of Trauma For Douglas High School (ft. Kim Krawczyk)

April 13, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

In this episode we welcome back Kim Krawczyk, teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Coral Springs, FL.  With the Broward County School Board having announced that classes will be held online for the remainder of the year, teachers like Kim had to shuffle to transition to an entirely different style of teaching.  Even more significant, this represents yet another year where students at the high school face a traumatic ending.  Kim shares her perspective on what the kids are feeli...

Episode 82 Remember The Teachers - COVID19 And Another Round Of Trauma For Douglas High School (ft. Kim Krawczyk)

April 13, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

In this episode we welcome back Kim Krawczyk, math teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Coral Springs, FL.  With the Broward County School Board having announced that classes will be held online for the remainder of the year, teachers like Kim had to shuffle to transition to an entirely different style of teaching.  Even more significant, this represents yet another year where students at the high school face a traumatic ending.  Kim shares her perspective on what the kids are ...

Her Boyfriend Abused Her And Didn’t Allow Her Certain Freedoms (ft. Chris & Samantha)

April 06, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode we welcome therapist Chris and client Samantha, who was in a long term abusive relationship with a boyfriend who not only sexually assaulted her, forcing her to have an abortion, but imposed curfews and systems of permission concerning what Samantha could or couldn't do as a human being.  Domestic violence is real and it's all around us.  Please be aware of your own situation but also your friends and family around you who may be victims themselves, in need of a lifeline. - Th...

Episode 81 Her Boyfriend Abused Her And Didn’t Allow Her Certain Freedoms (ft. Chris & Samantha)

April 06, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

In this episode we welcome Chris Kavenagh of Five Stones Counseling and client Samantha, who was in a long term abusive relationship with a boyfriend who not only sexually assaulted her, forcing her to have an abortion, but imposed curfews and systems of permission concerning what Samantha could or couldn't do as a human being.  Domestic violence is real and it's all around us.  Please be aware of your own situation but also your friends and family around you who may be victims themselves, i...

#81 Her Boyfriend Abused Her And Didn’t Allow Her Certain Freedoms (ft. Chris & Samantha)

April 06, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode we welcome therapist Chris and client Samantha, who was in a long term abusive relationship with a boyfriend who not only sexually assaulted her, forcing her to have an abortion, but imposed curfews and systems of permission concerning what Samantha could or couldn't do as a human being.  Domestic violence is real and it's all around us.  Please be aware of your own situation but also your friends and family around you who may be victims themselves, in need of a lifeline. - ...

Episode 80 How Trauma Affects Sleep And How Sleep Affects Trauma (ft. Will Stein)

March 30, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

In this episode Jeff & Kari welcome Will Stein of the Philip Stein Watches and Wearables company, who recently completed a study at Jacksonville University and published in the Sleep Science Journal, validating the company's Natural Frequency Technology that powers it's watches and wearables line.  Will and Kari engage the two worlds of sleep and trauma to talk about how one affects the other and the other affects the one and how poor sleep robs from trauma sufferers just as much as trauma s...

#80 How Trauma Affects Sleep And How Sleep Affects Trauma (ft. Will Stein)

March 30, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

In this episode we welcome Will Stein, of Philip Stein Company, who recently completed a study at Jacksonville University and published in the Sleep Science Journal, validating the company's technology.  Will engages the subjects of sleep and trauma to talk about how one affects the other and the other affects the one and how poor sleep robs from trauma sufferers just as much as trauma sufferers are robbed of quality sleep.  - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener ...

How Trauma Affects Sleep And How Sleep Affects Trauma (ft. Will Stein)

March 30, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

In this episode we welcome Will Stein, of Philip Stein Company, who recently completed a study at Jacksonville University and published in the Sleep Science Journal, validating the company's technology.  Will engages the subjects of sleep and trauma to talk about how one affects the other and the other affects the one and how poor sleep robs from trauma sufferers just as much as trauma sufferers are robbed of quality sleep.  - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) And Emotional Health (ft. Mayor Scott Brook)

March 23, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 47.3 MB

In this episode we welcome back special guest Scott Brook, Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida.  In these uncertain times of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), emotional health is perhaps more relevant than ever, with a panic stricken world suffering for relief.  As powerful and wonderful as reconnection can be, some among us need more care and the mayor is on a crusade to end the stigma and help them find it. -  The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment pur...

Episode 79 Coronavirus (COVID-19) And Emotional Health (ft. Mayor Scott Brook)

March 23, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 47.3 MB

In this episode Jeff & Kari welcome back special guest Scott Brook, Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida.  In these uncertain times of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), emotional health is perhaps more relevant than ever, with a panic stricken world suffering for relief.  As powerful and wonderful as reconnection can be, some among us need more care and the mayor is on a crusade to end the stigma and help them find it. Life After PTSD is produced by Jeff McLaughlin. For production inquires: jeff@moto...

#79 Coronavirus (COVID-19) And Emotional Health (ft. Mayor Scott Brook)

March 23, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 47.3 MB

In this episode we welcome back special guest Scott Brook, Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida.  In these uncertain times of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), emotional health is perhaps more relevant than ever, with a panic stricken world suffering for relief.  As powerful and wonderful as reconnection can be, some among us need more care and the mayor is on a crusade to end the stigma and help them find it. -  The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment ...

Episode 78 Traumatized By The Housing Crash Of 2008 (ft. The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Dezember)

March 16, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

In this episode Kari joins Jeff & Shannon McLaughlin to welcome special guest Ryan December.  Ryan is a Wall Street Journal reporter based in New York and writes about financial markets, investing in energy, infrastructure and real estate and other Wall Street topics.  His upcoming book "Underwater" will be released on July 14, 2020 on Amazon (https://amzn.to/39RWK2B) and at all major booksellers.  In it he shows how decisions in New York and Washington played out on his street in a booming ...

#78 Traumatized By The Housing Crash Of 2008 (ft. The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Dezember)

March 16, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

In this episode we welcome special guest Ryan December.  Ryan is a Wall Street Journal reporter based in New York and writes about financial markets, investing in energy, infrastructure and real estate and other Wall Street topics.  His book "Underwater" shows how decisions in New York and Washington played out on his street in a booming corner of the Sunbelt that was convulsed by the crash.  Instead of watching the U.S. housing market collapse from trading floors in Manhattan as in previous...

Episode 77 What Is Complex PTSD And Can Someone With That Kind Of Trauma Heal? (ft. Dawn)

March 09, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

In this episode Kari and Jeff welcome guest Dawn, who was suffering from tremendous complex PTSD and tried numerous therapies without success.  The group discusses what complex trauma is and how Dawn's process of healing has begun thanks to the work of memory re-consolidation. Life After PTSD is produced by Jeff McLaughlin.  For production inquires: [email protected] Support the show at PATREON.COM/LIFEAFTERPTSD/ Please leave us a positive review on iTunes: https://podcasts.app...

#77 What Is Complex PTSD And Can Someone With That Kind Of Trauma Heal? (ft. Dawn)

March 09, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

In this episode Kari and Jeff welcome guest Dawn, who was suffering from tremendous complex PTSD and tried numerous therapies without success.  The group discusses what complex trauma is and how Dawn's process of healing has begun thanks to the work of memory re-consolidation. Life After PTSD is produced by Jeff McLaughlin.  For production inquires: [email protected] Support the show at PATREON.COM/LIFEAFTERPTSD/ Please leave us a positive review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple....

There Are Marriages Struggling Unnecessarily Because Of Uncleared Trauma (ft. Kari Russo & Lisa)

March 02, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

In this episode Kari Russo joins us to introduce Lisa who decided to work on some uncleared trauma from external circumstances early on and all throughout her marriage.  The three talk about the reality that countless marriages are struggling because of uncleared trauma, many of which long precedes the relationship.  - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capac...

Episode 76 There Are Marriages Struggling Unnecessarily Because Of Uncleared Trauma (ft. Kari Russo & Lisa)

March 02, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

In this episode Kari and Jeff spend time with client Lisa who decided to work on some uncleared trauma from external circumstances early on and all throughout her marriage.  The three talk about the reality that countless marriages are struggling because of uncleared trauma, many of which long precedes the relationship.   Life After PTSD is produced by Jeff McLaughlin.  For production inquires: [email protected] Support the show at PATREON.COM/LIFEAFTERPTSD/ Please leave us a p...

#76 There Are Marriages Struggling Unnecessarily Because Of Uncleared Trauma (ft. Kari Russo & Lisa)

March 02, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

In this episode Kari Russo joins us to introduce Lisa who decided to work on some uncleared trauma from external circumstances early on and all throughout her marriage.  The three talk about the reality that countless marriages are struggling because of uncleared trauma, many of which long precedes the relationship.  - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal ca...

Counselors Who Aren't Worried About Keeping Clients Dependent On Their Care (ft. Shannon & Chris)

February 24, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode, licensed mental health counselors Shannon and Chris join us along to talk about how vast the need is for effective trauma care in the mental health world and how when effective therapists do stellar work with the best protocols, they don't have to worry about where their next clients are going to come from.  Having been trained, Shannon and Chris are part of a cutting edge wave of counselors who understand that the world has trauma and therapists don't need to worry about kee...

Episode 75 Counselors Who Aren't Worried About Keeping Clients Dependent On Their Care (ft. Shannon Rowell & Chris Kavenagh)

February 24, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

In this episode, licensed mental health counselors Shannon Rowell and Chris Kavenagh join us along to talk about how vast the need is for effective trauma care in the mental health world and how when effective therapists do stellar work with the best protocols, they don't have to worry about where their next clients are going to come from.  Having been trained, Shannon and Chris are part of a cutting edge wave of counselors who understand that the world has trauma and therapists don't need t...

#75 Counselors Who Aren't Worried About Keeping Clients Dependent On Their Care (ft. Shannon Rowell & Chris Kavenagh)

February 24, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this episode, licensed mental health counselors Shannon Rowell and Chris Kavenagh join us along to talk about how vast the need is for effective trauma care in the mental health world and how when effective therapists do stellar work with the best protocols, they don't have to worry about where their next clients are going to come from.  Having been trained, Shannon and Chris are part of a cutting edge wave of counselors who understand that the world has trauma and therapists don't need t...

#75 Counselors Who Aren't Worried About Keeping Clients Dependent On Their Care (ft. Shannon & Chris)

February 24, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode, licensed mental health counselors Shannon and Chris join us along to talk about how vast the need is for effective trauma care in the mental health world and how when effective therapists do stellar work with the best protocols, they don't have to worry about where their next clients are going to come from.  Having been trained, Shannon and Chris are part of a cutting edge wave of counselors who understand that the world has trauma and therapists don't need to worry about ke...

What Is Trauma Peer Support And How It Can Save Lives (ft. Ed)

February 17, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode we welcome Ed, a member of the Orlando Fire Department, to talk about trauma among first responders and how training peer support groups for first responders (like Ed is a part of), we can work to save lives by relieving initial trauma suffering before encouraging longer term care in the hands of a trauma trained clinician or coach. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment ...

Episode 74 What Is Trauma Peer Support And How It Can Save Lives (ft. Kari Russo & Ed)

February 17, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

In this episode Kari Russo joins us along with Ed, a member of the Orlando Fire Department, to talk about trauma among first responders and how training peer support groups for first responders (like Ed is a part of), we can work to save lives by relieving initial trauma suffering before encouraging longer term care in the hands of a trauma trained clinician or coach.   If you are a clinician, coach, peer support, first responder, veteran, pastor, teacher or someone just interested in train...

#74 What Is Trauma Peer Support And How It Can Save Lives (ft. Kari Russo & Ed)

February 17, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

In this episode Kari Russo joins us along with Ed, a member of the Orlando Fire Department, to talk about trauma among first responders and how training peer support groups for first responders (like Ed is a part of), we can work to save lives by relieving initial trauma suffering before encouraging longer term care in the hands of a trauma trained clinician or coach.   Support the Florida Firefighters Safety & Health Collaborative: floridafirefightersafety.org Support the Orlando Firefigh...

#74 What Is Trauma Peer Support And How It Can Save Lives (ft. Ed)

February 17, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode we welcome Ed, a member of the Orlando Fire Department, to talk about trauma among first responders and how training peer support groups for first responders (like Ed is a part of), we can work to save lives by relieving initial trauma suffering before encouraging longer term care in the hands of a trauma trained clinician or coach. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatme...

Do Therapists Ever Get Trauma And How Do They Process It? (ft. Patty)

February 10, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode Patty (MSW, LCSW) shares what happens when therapists get trauma themselves and how self-care is vital to our own wellbeing. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider.

Episode 73 Do Therapists Ever Get Trauma And How Do They Process It? (ft. Kari Russo & Patty Montagnino)

February 10, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

In this episode Kari Russo and Patty Montagnino (MSW, LCSW) let down their guard as therapists just for a bit, in order to share what happens when therapists get trauma themselves and how self-care is vital to their own wellbeing but also valuable to the empathy and strategy they have concerning their clients.   If you are in the Charlotte, NC area, check out Patty Montagnino's practice at pattymontagnino.com.  Life After PTSD is produced by Jeff McLaughlin.  For production inquires: jeff@...

#73 Do Therapists Ever Get Trauma And How Do They Process It? (ft. Patty)

February 10, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode Patty (MSW, LCSW) shares what happens when therapists get trauma themselves and how self-care is vital to our own wellbeing. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider.

#73 Do Therapists Ever Get Trauma And How Do They Process It? (ft. Kari Russo & Patty Montagnino)

February 10, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

In this episode Kari Russo and Patty Montagnino (MSW, LCSW) let down their guard as therapists just for a bit, in order to share what happens when therapists get trauma themselves and how self-care is vital to their own wellbeing but also valuable to the empathy and strategy they have concerning their clients.   Special thanks to the Philip Stein Company for supporting the show. Please visit PhilipStein.com and use promo code "PTSD10" to support the work of Life After PTSD. - The show is...

Episode 72 The World Can Be Trained To Heal Trauma Successfully (ft. Allen Kanerva & Kari Russo)

February 03, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 47.6 MB

In this episode Allen Kanerva and Kari Russo talk about what the Consano Group is doing to train therapists but also first responders, peer support, coaches, pastors, parents, teachers and more to clear trauma successfully using trauma-focused NLP. For information on training visit ConsanoGroup.com Life After PTSD is produced by Jeff McLaughlin.  For production inquires: [email protected] Support the show at PATREON.COM/LIFEAFTERPTSD/ Please leave us a positive review on iTune...

#72 The World Can Be Trained To Heal Trauma Successfully (ft. Allen Kanerva & Kari Russo)

February 03, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this episode Allen Kanerva and Kari Russo talk about what the Consano Group is doing to train therapists but also first responders, peer support, coaches, pastors, parents, teachers and more to clear trauma successfully using trauma-focused NLP. ©2020 Life After PTSD™ To suggest a guest or for sponsorships/collaboration: [email protected] We believe the evidence and research demonstrates that Post Traumatic Stress is not a disorder but rather an injury that can heal (see https://b...

Why You Never Feel Like It’s Time To Clear Your Trauma But Why You Must (ft. Dr. Leslie)

January 27, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this episode Dr. Leslie, a clinician with over 18 years of experience working with parents, children and families, joins us to talk about what happens when clinicians get trauma, why clearing trauma isn't optional even though we often don't feel like doing it, and how trauma affects children. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please...

Episode 71 Why You Never Feel Like It’s Time To Clear Your Trauma But Why You Must (ft. Dr. Leslie Cary)

January 27, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this episode Dr. Leslie Cary, a clinician with over 18 years of experience working with parents, children and families, joins us to talk about what happens when clinicians get trauma, why clearing trauma isn't optional even though we often don't feel like doing it, and how trauma affects children.  Dr. Leslie holds degrees from the University of Florida, the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University, and serves as an adjunct professor of Counseling Psychology at Palm Beach Atla...

#71 Why You Never Feel Like It’s Time To Clear Your Trauma But Why You Must (ft. Dr. Leslie Cary)

January 27, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this episode Dr. Leslie Cary, a clinician with over 18 years of experience working with parents, children and families, joins us to talk about what happens when clinicians get trauma, why clearing trauma isn't optional even though we often don't feel like doing it, and how trauma affects children.  Dr. Leslie holds degrees from the University of Florida, the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University, and serves as an adjunct professor of Counseling Psychology at Palm Beach Atla...

#71 Why You Never Feel Like It’s Time To Clear Your Trauma But Why You Must (ft. Dr. Leslie)

January 27, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this episode Dr. Leslie, a clinician with over 18 years of experience working with parents, children and families, joins us to talk about what happens when clinicians get trauma, why clearing trauma isn't optional even though we often don't feel like doing it, and how trauma affects children. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Ple...

Episode 70 More Than 70 Years Later, A 97 Year Old World War II Vet Was Still Traumatized (ft. Mel Jenner)

January 20, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

In this episode we welcome 97 year old World War II Veteran Mel Jenner, who for 70+ years has carried the trauma of war and coped in the only way he knew how: by weekly attendance at a PTSD support group for World War II Veterans.  ...until he found himself as the only one remaining.  Mel's story, "Flying Fortress," is an Emmy Award winning documentary-style short film produced by Vela Visuals (https://www.amazon.com/Flying-Fortress-Mel-Jenner-Story/dp/B081GKMHGW).  Mel began working with Ka...

#70 More Than 70 Years Later, A 97 Year Old World War II Vet Was Still Traumatized (ft. Mel Jenner)

January 20, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode we welcome 97 year old World War II Veteran Mel Jenner, who for 70+ years has carried the trauma of war and coped in the only way he knew how: by weekly attendance at a PTSD support group for World War II Veterans.  ...until he found himself as the only one remaining.  Mel's story, "Flying Fortress," is an Emmy Award winning documentary-style short film. Mel began working to clear his trauma and in this week's episode he demonstrates the progress as he shares part of his Worl...

A Woman Domestically Abused Then Has To Endure An Unwarranted Baker Act (ft. Kate)

January 13, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

In this episode we welcome Kate, who was domestically abused to the point of falling head first and knocking out several teeth in an incident with her ex-husband.  Because of being in shock from the event and her ex- telling a different account she was taken to a very difficult mental institution.  Trigger warning for those who have suffered from domestic violence, but Kate's story has a great ending. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment pu...

Episode 69 A Woman Domestically Abused Then Has To Endure An Unwarranted Baker Act (ft. Kate)

January 13, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this episode we welcome "Kate," who was domestically abused to the point of falling head first and knocking out several teeth in an incident with her ex-husband.  Because of being in shock from the event and her ex- telling a different account she was Baker Acted to a very difficult mental institution.  Trigger warning for those who have suffered from domestic violence, but Kate's story has a great ending and she shares it with us on this episode of Life After PTSD.    Life After PTSD is...

#69 A Woman Domestically Abused Then Has To Endure An Unwarranted Baker Act (ft. Kate)

January 13, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

In this episode we welcome Kate, who was domestically abused to the point of falling head first and knocking out several teeth in an incident with her ex-husband.  Because of being in shock from the event and her ex- telling a different account she was taken to a very difficult mental institution.  Trigger warning for those who have suffered from domestic violence, but Kate's story has a great ending. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment...

If We Had Stayed In The House We Would Have Drowned - A Teenage Boy Traumatized By Dorian (ft. Dakota)

January 06, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

In this episode we welcome Dakota, a teenage boy who lived through Hurricane Dorian's devastating path through the Bahamas and was left with the traumatic memories of almost drowning in his own house when water levels rose in ways previously unthinkable to those who called their area home. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek ...

Episode 68 If We Had Stayed In The House We Would Have Drowned - A Teenage Boy Traumatized By Dorian (ft. Dakota)

January 06, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

In this episode we welcome Dakota, a teenage boy who lived through Hurricane Dorian's devastating path through the Bahamas and was left with the traumatic memories of almost drowning in his own house when water levels rose in ways previously unthinkable to those who called their area home. Life After PTSD is produced by Jeff McLaughlin.  For production inquires: [email protected] Support the show at PATREON.COM/LIFEAFTERPTSD/ Please leave us a positive review on iTunes: https:/...