In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack opens up about one of the hardest parts of surviving childhood sexual abuse , learning to live inside the body that remembers it all.

From years of quiet self-disgust to slowly rebuilding trust with his own reflection, Jack shares what it’s like to grieve a body that never got to just be a body, and how therapy, truth, and time helped him see it not as the enemy, but as the survivor.

This one’s raw, honest, and deeply human. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body or struggled to make peace with what it’s carried, this episode is for you.

Healing from CPTSD and trauma can feel isolating, like you’re carrying the weight of the world alone.

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I talk about why finding a community that truly understands matters more than you might realize.

I talk about the people who’ve shown up for me, how connection can help us heal, and why giving support is just as powerful as receiving it. If you’ve ever felt alone in your journey, this episode is for you, because you’re not, and you never have to be.

Forget the buzzwords and Instagram aesthetics, this episode dives into practical, everyday ways to show up for yourself.

Jack breaks down what reparenting really means, why it feels awkward, and how small, consistent acts of care can slowly rewire your nervous system to believe, “I’m safe now. I matter.”

Perfect for anyone ready to take the small steps toward healing and self-compassion.

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I dive into the messy, terrifying, and surprisingly freeing process of learning who I really am beneath the layers of trauma and CPTSD. We talk about the in-between space where old survival patterns are loosening, the small shifts that signal progress, and why it’s okay not to have all the answers.

If you’ve ever felt disoriented in your healing journey, or wondered whether you’re “doing it right,” this one’s for you. Let’s sit in the messy middle together, notice the shifts, and celebrate the quiet progress along the way.

Ever been told to “just get over it” or “think positive” when dealing with trauma? In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack, who has CPTSD, breaks down the worst advice he’s ever received about trauma, and why these clichés are unhelpful, harmful, and sometimes downright ridiculous.

Through humor, personal stories, and honest reflection, Jack explores what actually supports healing and self-compassion. He also invites listeners to share their own experiences with bad trauma advice, because sometimes, the most unhelpful guidance deserves a spotlight.

Grief isn’t just about losing someone, it shows up in many forms for people with CPTSD: lost childhoods, lost trust, lost safety, and even lost versions of ourselves.

In this episode, I explore how grief quietly shapes our healing journey, why it’s so easy to overlook, and how acknowledging it can actually help us move forward.

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Jack opens up about why he feels safer with women than men, how childhood trauma shaped his trust, and what healing looks like as he learns to navigate relationships on his own terms.

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I dive into a truth nobody really warns you about: healing doesn’t start with relief, it starts with breaking. I share what it’s like to tear down the walls that kept you alive, face pain you’ve been avoiding for years, and confront the parts of yourself that survival has shaped. Raw, honest, and sometimes messy, this episode is for anyone in the middle of their healing journey, or curious what it really feels like to start.