In this episode of Trauma Rockstars, Michael Brandt, a certified health and wellness coach, discusses the importance of health coaching in the context of mental health, particularly for individuals in remission from depression and anxiety. He emphasizes the role of accountability, setting SMART goals, and the need for personalized approaches to recovery. The conversation also touches on the gaps in research regarding mental health treatments, the impact of medication, and the significance of resilience and self-advocacy in the healing journey. Michael shares his personal experiences with depression and the transformative power of finding one's unique path to recovery.

Takeaways

Health and wellness coaching is essential for individuals in remission from mental health issues.
Setting SMART goals can significantly aid in recovery and self-efficacy.
Accountability is a crucial component of achieving personal goals.
Journaling is a powerful tool for establishing priorities and reflecting on progress.
There is a growing recognition of the importance of health coaching in the medical community.
Research on the long-term efficacy of antidepressants is limited and often inconclusive.
Personal stories of recovery can inspire hope and resilience in others.
Trauma can have a profound impact on mental health, often requiring deeper exploration.
Each individual's healing journey is unique and may require out-of-the-box solutions.
Being your own hero is a vital mindset for personal growth and recovery.

Sound bites
"Journaling can be so powerful."
"You can be your own hero."

Get in touch with Michael for coaching:
https://facebook.com/michaelbrandt
Website: https://mjbrandt.com/
Email: coach@mjbrandt.com

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"You have to appreciate who you are."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Health and Wellness Coaching
11:53 Understanding Remission and Mental Health
18:51 The Importance of Accountability in Goal Setting
24:25 Personal Journey and the Drive to Help Others
27:51 Understanding Mental Health Challenges
30:20 Exploring Alternative Therapies
32:45 The Importance of Resilience
35:42 Defining Mood Disorders
38:44 The Role of Trauma in Mental Health
46:23 Finding Hope and Support
52:43 Be Your Own Hero

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trauma, remission, health coaching, wellness, mental health, depression, anxiety, SMART goals, resilience, personal growth

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In this powerful episode of Trauma Rockstars, host Tracy sits down with Erin Snow, the founder of Seacoast Listening Lounge. Erin bravely shares her personal trauma history, the heavy weight of silence she carried for 30 years, and the incredible relief she found after finally speaking up and filing a police report.
​Erin’s story is a testament to the fact that healing has no expiration date. From her early childhood trauma to her 17-year career in the legal system as a victim advocate, she explains how she turned her pain into a passion for helping others find their voice.

​What you’ll learn in this episode:
​The impact of childhood trauma on personal relationships and finding your voice.
​Why silence can be like a 'cancer' and how speaking up brings empowerment.

​The role of the Seacoast Listening Lounge is to provide a safe, judgment-free space.

​Navigating guilt: Why the burden belongs to the offender, not the survivor.
​Healing as a 'dress rehearsal' for life.
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00:00 Introduction to Trauma Rockstars and Erin Snow
02:48 Erin's Early Life and Trauma Experience
06:04 The Impact of Trauma on Voice and Relationships
09:13 Finding Purpose in Advocacy and Justice
11:59 The Decision to Report: A Personal Journey
14:53 Support Systems and Healing
17:46 The Role of Seacoast Listening Lounge
21:08 Encouragement for Survivors to Speak Up
23:59 Navigating Guilt and Responsibility
26:48 The Importance of Listening and Sharing Stories
30:10 Challenges in Speaking Out About Trauma
33:01 The Healing Power of Talking
35:50 Practical Steps to Seek Support
39:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

​Takeaways for Survivors:
✅ Your timeline is the only one that matters.
✅ Advocacy can stem from personal pain.
✅ Speaking up is a form of reclamation.
✅ Listening is a powerful tool in the healing process.

​Listen & Connect with Trauma Rock Stars:
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📧 Email: podcast@traumarockstars.com

​Connect with Erin Snow:
🌐 Website: http://seacoastlisteninglounge.com

​Trauma Rock Stars; Healing Journey; Childhood Trauma Survivor; Mental Health; Break The Silence; Survivor; Empowerment; Podcast Life

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Welcome to Episode 29 of Trauma Rockstars!

​Is it possible to reset your nervous system after years of trauma? Today, Tracy sits down with the world-renowned Dr. Eugene Lipov, a pioneer in the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatment.

​In this deeply informative episode, Dr. Lipov explains why he calls this procedure The God Shot and how it has achieved an 80% success rate in alleviating PTSD symptoms for veterans, children, and trauma survivors.

​In this episode, we discuss:
✅ The science behind the 10-minute SGB procedure.

✅ Why traditional therapy fails for some and how The Godshot bridges the gap.

✅ Treating children (as young as 8) and even animals with PTSD.

✅ The truth about ADHD over-diagnosis and screen addiction.

✅ Dr. Lipov’s upcoming book and his mission to rename PTSD to PTSI (Post Traumatic Stress Injury) to remove the stigma.

​ Pre-order The God Shot book: thegodshotbook.com

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Trauma Rockstars & Dr. Eugene Lipov
02:15 - The Aha moment: From Pain Medicine to PTSD Cure
05:56 - Success Rates: Why SGB works 80% of the time
10:12 - Why it’s called The God Shot
15:54 - How the brain remembers trauma (The Biological Basis)
18:42 - Amazing Story: Treating rescue dogs with PTSD
21:56 - Setting Boundaries: Why you can't be calm while triggered
25:19 - ADHD or Trauma? Treating children as young as 8
30:02 - Psychedelics in Therapy: The Good, The Bad, and The Dangerous
34:20 - The Future of Treatment: Renaming PTSD to PTSI
45:14 - Dr. Lipov’s TED Talk & Final Words of Hope

Please assist in Dr. Lipov's research and take this short Survey: itsptsi.com

Connect with Dr. Lipov:
Email: elipovmd@aol.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elipovmd
Instagram: instagram.com/dreugenelipov
Website: dreugenelipov.com

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​Trauma recovery, PTSD treatment, Stellate Ganglion Block, Dr. Eugene Lipov, The Godshot book, PTSI vs PTSD, Mental Health innovation, Healing Childhood Trauma, SGB procedure, Secondary Trauma, Trauma Rockstars Podcast.

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How Your Body Stores Trauma: Decoding Autoimmune & Stress with Maisie Smith-Lovett

From MS Diagnosis to Holistic Healing: The Power of Body Stress Mapping

In Episode 28 of Trauma Rockstars, host Tracy sits down with Maisie Smith-Lovett, a Holistic Health Practitioner and Trauma Healer, to uncover how our bodies store unspoken pain. Maisie opens up about her journey—from surviving childhood bullying and sexual assault at 15, to battling an autoimmune disease (MS). She explains how she used bodybuilding as an escape and eventually found true healing through nutrition and Body Stress Mapping.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How childhood trauma manifests as physical illness.

The science of Body Mapping: Identifying emotional blocks in specific organs.

Balancing Masculine (Right side) vs. Feminine (Left side) energy.

Why 'normal' lab results don't always mean you are healthy.

Details on Maisie’s upcoming 2026/2027 Wellness Retreats.

Maisie’s story is a testament to the fact that "Plants are Medicine" and "Every symptom has a story." If you’ve been feeling dismissed by the medical system, this conversation is for you.

00:00 Introduction to Maisie's Journey
02:55 Childhood and Early Challenges
05:48 The Impact of Trauma
09:05 Bodybuilding and Health Struggles
11:53 Holistic Healing and Autoimmune Disease
14:48 The Role of Nutrition in Healing
18:10 Motherhood and Personal Growth
21:02 Navigating Postpartum Challenges
23:52 The Importance of Emotional Healing
27:08 Understanding Trauma and the Body
29:53 Body Mapping and Stress Mapping
33:13 Empowering Women Through Holistic Health
36:09 Maisie's Podcast and Community Initiatives
39:00 Future Retreats and Events
41:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Takeaways
Maisie was a high achiever from a young age.
Childhood bullying impacted her self-worth.
Trauma can lead to unhealthy relationship patterns.
Bodybuilding became a coping mechanism for Maisie.
Maisie was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2010.
Holistic health and nutrition are key to healing.
Motherhood brought new challenges and growth.
Postpartum anxiety is a common struggle for many women.
Emotional healing is crucial for overall wellness.
Maisie's work focuses on body mapping to address trauma.

Connect with Maisie Smith-Lovett:
Website: https://mslwellness.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/maisie.smith.lovett
Facebook: https://facebook.com/maisieroi
Email: maisie@mslwellness.com

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Email: podcast@traumarockstars.com

Trauma Healing, Trauma Journey, Trauma Rock Stars, BodyMapping, HealingJourney, WomenHealth, HolisticWellness, You are not alone, You can do this

Disclaimer: The content on this podcast revolves around personal life experiences and is meant to serve as a learning tool. I am not a certified therapist or medical expert. This podcast doesn't offer medical, psychological, or professional advice.

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Born into a religious cult as a living sacrifice, Alexis Errol spent her youth performing and serving others at the cost of her own identity. In this powerful episode, Alexis shares her harrowing journey from being a 2-year-old reciting scripture to becoming a Trauma Rock Star who reclaimed her life.

She discusses the devastating physical toll of long-term trauma including years of sleep deprivation and stress-induced seizures and the pivotal moment she chose no contact to protect her children. Alexis reveals how healing finally snuck up on her through the simple acts of sleeping, setting boundaries, and launching her own podcast, When the Bow Breaks. This is an essential listen for anyone navigating estrangement, reclaiming their voice, and learning to trust themselves after a lifetime of control.

Key Takeaways:
The Physicality of Trauma: Understanding how trauma manifests as nerve damage, seizures, and chronic exhaustion The Body Keeps the Score.

The Power of Sleep: How reclaiming rest and safety can literally stop lifelong nightmares and begin physical cellular healing.

Boundaries through Self-Knowledge: Why you cannot set effective boundaries until you take the time to learn who you actually are.

Breaking the Generational Cycle: The profound success of raising children in a home where "cult language" is entirely unknown.

Trusting the Self: Shifting from people-pleasing to trusting your own body and instincts in new relationships.

0:22:24 Adult Adoption: Learning life skills and autonomy outside of a toxic family.

0:26:44 The Reality of Abandonment: Being neglected while living under the same roof.

0:28:10 The Healing Snuck Up on Me: Why consistency in the work matters more than the outcome.

0:30:57 Voice Note Therapy: Using technology to heal when writing feels unsafe.

0:33:32 Finding Community: The importance of support groups from the adult child's perspective.

0:43:23 The Physical Cost of Trauma: Discussing sleep deprivation and nerve damage.

0:46:15 The Decision for No Contact: Choosing safety and boundaries over family expectations.

0:47:24 Protecting the Next Generation: Breaking the cycle for her four children.

0:50:45 Effective Boundaries: Why knowing yourself is the prerequisite for safety.

0:54:30 Reclaiming Faith & Identity: Moving from a Living Sacrifice to personal freedom.

1:02:00 Becoming a Trauma Rock Star: Encouragement for those still in the tunnel.

Resources & Guest Info:
Website: wtbod.com

YouTube: Alexis Errol
Email: wtbodcast@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexisarralynn

Connect with me:

Email: podcast@traumarockstars.com
Instagram: @TraumaRockStars
TikTok: @traumaRockStars
Facebook: @traumaRockStars
YouTube: Trauma Rock Stars


Religious Trauma, Cult Survivor, Generational Trauma, Estrangement, No Contact, Alexis Errol, When the Bow Breaks Podcast, CPTSD Recovery, Spiritual Abuse, Healing from Trauma, Setting Boundaries.

Healing is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to be 1% better every day.

In this powerful conclusion of Episode 26, Tracy and Coach Rob (Founder of Battle Harder) discuss what it truly means to break generational curses and lead a life of transparency. From being a 10-year Navy Vet to surviving the toxic culture of federal law enforcement, Rob shares how he reinvented himself through Fitness, Mindset, and Discipline.

Learn why vulnerability is a man's greatest strength and how a supportive partner can become an emotional support pillar in the darkest times.

Get in touch with Coach Rob:
http://www.battleharder.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/robert.wheeler.5070
IG, TikTok and LinkedIn:@battlefitted

Key Highlights in this Episode:

• Breaking the Cycle: How to show love to your children differently than your parents did.
• Radical Honesty: Why hiding nothing is the key to a healthy relationship.
  Personal Development: The power of gratitude, journaling, and systems over motivation.
• Fitness redefined: It’s not just about the gym—it’s about moving your body to change your mind.
• The 90-Day Transformation: Why consistency beats intensity every time.

A man without purpose is a dangerous thing. Join us as we find our purpose together.

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Facebook: @TraumaRockStars
TikTok: @TraumaRockStars
YouTube: @TraumaRockStars
Email: podcast@traumarockstars.com

0:00:00 - Intro: Welcome Coach Rob
0:01:24 - The Navy & Military Police Years
0:02:45 - Stacking Trauma on Trauma: The Law Enforcement Reality
0:04:15 - The Breaking Point: Closing the Gym & Starting Over
0:07:00 - The Identity Crisis: Why Veterans struggle to transition
0:10:55 - The Shift: Starting with Gratitude
0:13:40 - Redefining Masculinity & Communication
0:20:30 - Breaking Generational Curses: Loving your kids differently
0:22:15 - Honesty in Relationships: He who has nothing to hide, hides nothing.
0:24:40 - The Battle Harder Podcast: Becoming the Veteran Joe Rogan
0:26:40 - Systems & Discipline: Why Coach Rob doesn't rely on motivation
0:30:00 - Non-Negotiables: Water, Gratitude, and No-Phone Mornings
0:32:00 - Faith & Spirituality: Finding purpose in the struggle
0:35:45 - The 1% Rule: It’s a marathon, not a sprint
0:38:00 - Crawl, Walk, Run: How to start your fitness journey
0:39:45 - Disclaimer & Closing Thoughts


TraumaRockStars, CoachRob, BattleHarder, VeteranHealing, MentalHealthMatters, PostTraumaticGrowth, SomaticHealing, MensMentalHealth, RecoveryJourney, PersonalDevelopment, GratitudePractice, DisciplineEquals, Freedom, Veterans, CoachRob, Healing

You can break the cycle of trauma with the power of reparenting!

In this episode of Trauma Rockstars, host Tracy interviews Amy, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma-informed coach. They discuss the impact of generational trauma, the importance of empathy in therapy, and the science behind trauma's effects on the brain.

Amy shares her insights on reparenting oneself to better parent children, the healing journey, and the significance of self-compassion. The conversation also covers Amy's Rooted Parent Method and her new Cycle Breaker program, which aims to help parents break unhealthy emotional patterns and foster resilience in their families. The episode concludes with a discussion of Amy's books and resources for those seeking healing and support.

Takeaways
- Amy is a licensed clinical social worker and trauma-informed coach.
Generational trauma can impact children even if they haven't experienced trauma themselves.
- Parents often unintentionally pass on their trauma to their children.
- Empathy plays a crucial role in effective therapy.
- Understanding the brain's response to trauma is essential for healing.
- Reparenting oneself is necessary to parent effectively.
- Self-compassion is vital in the healing journey.
- The Rooted Parent Method helps parents understand their children's needs.
- The Cycle Breaker program offers a structured approach to breaking unhealthy patterns.
- Amy's books provide valuable insights and exercises for personal growth.

trauma, parenting, generational trauma, mental health, emotional intelligence, healing, self-compassion, therapy, cycle breaking, motherhood

In this episode of Trauma Rock Stars, Craig shares his incredible journey of resilience and transformation. From surviving 9/11 and battling lung cancer to exploring psychedelics and epigenetics, Craig's story is one of overcoming adversity and finding peace. Craig explores the lifelong journey of feeling different and pushing boundaries, culminating in a renewed sense of joy and youthfulness at the age of 60! He discusses his experiences with trauma, addiction, and personal growth, offering insights into the power of mindset and the importance of facing one's fears.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction to Craig's Story
00:03:00 Surviving 9/11
00:09:00 Battling Lung Cancer
00:15:00 Exploring Psychedelics
00:21:00 Personal Growth and Mindset

Keywords

resilience, transformation, 9/11 survivor, lung cancer, psychedelics, epigenetics, trauma, addiction, personal growth, mindset, uniqueness, boundaries, mental health, self-discovery, joy, life experiences

Takeaways

I've always felt different.
My whole life, I've been pushing boundaries.
I feel like a little kid again.
Craig's got a lot of great life lessons.
Survived lung cancer because of 9/11.
It looked like a movie set.
I have to get there, man.
I was certified with post-traumatic stress disorder.
I never looked back 11 years later.
I was mentored by somebody who threw me down a bunch of rabbit holes.

Get in touch with Craig:
Website: https://www.craigsotkovsky.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=craig%20sotkovsky