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  • EP.080 | Breaking the Silence: Emotional Incest & Sexual Assault | SAAM

    EP.080 | Breaking the Silence: Emotional Incest & Sexual Assault | SAAM
    2026/04/30

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and in this episode I share my personal experiences as a survivor of sexual abuse and emotional incest. For a long time, I didn't have names for what happened to me. I just knew something felt wrong.

    Chapters
    • 00:00 Sexual Abuse Awareness Month
    • 05:20 Trauma Anniversaries
    • 09:40 Emotional Incest
    • 25:27 Consent and Boundaries
    • 33:21 Spectrum of Sexual Abuse
    • 36:13 Grooming and Why Survivors Stay Silent
    • 40:44 Resources and Healing
    Resources
    • RAINN Hotline — 1-800-656-HOPE
    • Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
    • SNAP
    • Psychology Today Therapist Finder
    • Incest Aware Alliance
    • Healing and C-PTSD Foundation
    • Silently Seduced — Kenneth Adams
    • Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents — Lindsay C. Gibson
    • The Emotional Incest Syndrome — Patricia Love
    • Fawning — Dr. Ingrid Clayton
    • Perry Power on Instagram
    • Brad Shore on YouTube
    • EP.064 with Dr. Ingrid Clayton
    • RAYE — Life Boat
    • Redd & The Paper Flowers

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    49 分
  • EP.055 Part 2 | Fighting Hopelessness and Isolation with Benjamin Allen

    EP.055 Part 2 | Fighting Hopelessness and Isolation with Benjamin Allen
    2025/03/21

    Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experiences living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

    In this episode, Raysa continues her conversation with Benjamin Allen host of the podcast “The (Complex) PTSD Guy.” Ben and Raysa talk about the tools Ben uses to fight isolation, his journey with his sobriety, finding meaning in movies and literature, the importance of community, and so much more.

    Part 1|Fighting Hopelessness and Isolation with Benjamin Allen|EP.054 - https://youtu.be/TkmMbAsMmvI

    Flowers in the Attic (1987 film) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flowers_in_the_Attic_(1987_film)

    Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin’s book “The Novel Cure: From Abandonment to Zestlessness: 751 Books to Cure What Ails You”

    Substance Abuse Resources In USA - https://www.usa.gov/substance-abuse

    Roger Crawford’s book “How High Can You Bounce” Turn Your Setbacks into Comebacks” - https://www.amazon.com/How-High-Can-You-Bounce/dp/0553104616

    Spencer Johnson’s book “Who Moved My Cheese” - https://www.amazon.com/Moved-Cheese-Spencer-Johnson-M-D/dp/0743582853

    Footage of conversation portion is available on Spotify and YouTube

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    Buy Raysa a coffee to say thank you (donation amount is completely up to you) - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising

    Visit Official Bio Site (for links to all main platforms 🙂)

    Visit Official Website (currently under construction)

    Email Hello Trauma Brain: hellotraumabrain@gmail.com

    DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or PTSD please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.
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    45 分
  • EP.066 Part 1 | Bluey and Healthy Parenting | A Show Illustration

    EP.066 Part 1 | Bluey and Healthy Parenting | A Show Illustration
    2025/06/12

    Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experience living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

    In this episode, Raysa shares how Bluey (a children’s animated series) shows examples of healthy and realistic parenting. This is Part 1 and you are invited to return next week for Part 2 of this Show Illustration.

    References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

    Bluey Website

    Wikipedia on Bluey

    Gotta Be Done - A Bluey Podcast

    Body Scan (A Guided Meditation)|EP.061

    Dr. Becky’s Instagram (Parenting Content)

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    Subscribe now on:

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    Buy Raysa a coffee to say thank you (donation amount is completely up to you) - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising

    Visit Official Bio Site (for links to all main platforms 🙂)

    Visit Official Website (currently under construction)

    Email Hello Trauma Brain: hellotraumabrain@gmail.com

    DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or any of the conditions mentioned in this podcast please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

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    49 分
  • EP.070 | Letting Go of Perfect: C-PTSD and the Good Enough Standard

    EP.070 | Letting Go of Perfect: C-PTSD and the Good Enough Standard
    2025/10/09

    Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain, a podcast where I share my personal journey of living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and the tools and practices I’m using to heal, recover, and grow.

    In this episode, join me, Raysa, as I reflect on my recovery from perfectionism and how embracing the “good enough” standard has allowed me to be more human.

    References & Resources Mentioned

    (This podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below.)

    The Greta Thunberg Foundation Website

    Taylor Swift’s Website

    Chappell Roan’s Video The Subway

    ✨ Stay connected:

    📱 Follow on Instagram

    🎧 Subscribe on your favorite platform:

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    💛 If the podcast has been meaningful to you and you’d like to support it, you can make a donation (any amount is so appreciated!) here: PayPal. Thank you for helping me keep this space going.

    🔗 More links:

    🌐 Official Bio Site (quick links to all platforms 🙂)

    🌐 Official Website (currently under construction)

    📧 You can reach me at: hellotraumabrain@gmail.com

    Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed psychologist or mental health professional. This podcast is simply me sharing my own journey. It’s not meant to replace professional care. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or any mental health condition, please reach out to a qualified provider.
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    44 分
  • EP.067 Part 2 | Bluey and Healthy Parenting | A Show Illustration

    EP.067 Part 2 | Bluey and Healthy Parenting | A Show Illustration
    2025/06/19

    Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experience living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

    In this episode, Raysa continues her show illustration on how Bluey (a children’s animated series) depicts examples of healthy and realistic parenting. This is Part 2 and you are invited to check out Part 1 before listening to this episode.

    References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

    Bluey Website

    Gotta Be Done - A Bluey Podcast

    Patrick Teahan, LICSW’s Website

    Follow Hello Trauma Brain on Instagram

    Subscribe now on:

    Apple Podcasts

    Spotify

    Amazon Music

    YouTube

    Buy Raysa a coffee to say thank you (donation amount is completely up to you) - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising

    Visit Official Bio Site (for links to all main platforms 🙂)

    Visit Official Website (currently under construction)

    Email Hello Trauma Brain: hellotraumabrain@gmail.com

    DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or any of the conditions mentioned in this podcast please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

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  • EP.001 | Imposter Syndrome (Pilot and Hypothesis)

    EP.001 | Imposter Syndrome (Pilot and Hypothesis)
    2023/08/24

    Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experiences living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.

    In this pilot episode, Raysa introduces herself and gets candid about the difficulties of starting a new project as a trauma survivor, coping with Imposter Syndrome, and how she predicts this podcast can help her and others heal.

    References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).

    — Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s video on Imposter Syndrome and Narcissistic Relationships - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CblQvliOpo

    Hypothesis Defined (Merriam-Webster) - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypothesis

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    Visit Official Bio Site (for all links and to buy Raysa a coffee 🙂)

    Visit Official Website (currently under construction)

    Email Hello Trauma Brain: hellotraumabrain@gmail.com

    DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or PTSD please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.
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    17 分
  • EP.079 | Unlearning What Keeps You Stuck | Learned Distress with Sara Avery

    EP.079 | Unlearning What Keeps You Stuck | Learned Distress with Sara Avery
    2026/04/09
    Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain, a podcast where I share my personal journey of living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and the tools and practices I'm using to heal, recover, and grow.🎙️ In this episode, Sara Avery, executive director of the Learned Distress Removal Process, joins me to discuss why healing from complex trauma can feel so difficult, even when we're doing all the "right" things.Sara Avery shares her 25-year journey helping people heal from complex trauma through the Learned Distress Removal ProcessSara explains what Learned Distress is, how it gets created during childhood, and why many survivors keep ending up in the same kinds of relationships and situations.We explore the six Learned Distress types (Idealist, Perfectionist, Caregiver, Optimist, Defeatist, and Dictator) and what core well-being looks like when it's uncovered for each type.Sara shares the story behind the development of the Learned Distress Removal Process and her collaboration with founder Mimi Herrmann.Our conversation touches on the connection between emotional and physical health, the role of sleep in healing, how to begin accessing your core well-being, and so much more.This episode's healing invitation encourages you to reflect on which Learned Distress patterns resonated with you and notice what comes up as you sit with this new language Connect with Today's Guest, Sara AveryLearned Distress Removal Process website: https://www.LearnedDistress.comFree Learned Distress Type Report: https://LearnedDistress.com/SQ/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraavery_ldr_process/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnedDistressYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnedDistressTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sara.avery?lang=en📖 Chapters00:00 Introduction to Healing from Trauma 09:34 The Connection Between Emotional and Physical Health 12:18 The Role of Sleep in Healing 15:31 The Process of Change in Trauma Recovery 18:22 Understanding Learned Distress 21:20 Resistance to Change in Trauma Work 24:24 Core Well-Being vs. Learned Distress 27:21 The Impact of Early Experiences on Trauma 29:50 Survival Mechanisms and Trauma Responses 36:42 Understanding Learned Distress 38:13 Types of Learned Distress 46:23 The Impact of Relationships on Recovery 57:46 The Journey to Core Well-Being 01:09:35 - Healing Invitation✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain:📱 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellotraumabrain/?utm_source=chatgpt.com🎧 Subscribe on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-trauma-brain/id1701533871?utm_source=chatgpt.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HelloTraumaBrain?utm_source=chatgpt.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SmkhdauRaPVQVqfLH3vs7?utm_source=chatgpt.comAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/30355338-f787-4305-b06b-36c4beec07e0/hello-trauma-brain?utm_source=chatgpt.com💛 If the podcast has been meaningful to you and you'd like to support it, you can make a donation (any amount is so appreciated!) here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising?utm_source=chatgpt.com. Thank you for helping me keep this space going.🔗 More links:🌐 Official Bio Site: https://bio.site/hellotraumabrain?utm_source=chatgpt.com (quick links to all platforms 🙂)🌐 Official Website: https://www.raysamichelle.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com (currently under construction)📧 You can reach me at: hellotraumabrain@gmail.comDisclaimer: I'm not a licensed psychologist or mental health professional. This podcast is simply me sharing my own journey. It's not meant to replace professional care. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or any mental health condition, please reach out to a qualified provider.
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  • EP.051 | The Most Triggering Time Of the Year | Holiday Survival 2024

    EP.051 | The Most Triggering Time Of the Year | Holiday Survival 2024
    2024/12/20
    Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain. A podcast where I share my experience living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better.In this episode, Raysa reflects on the increase of triggers and hoovering attempts that come with the Holiday Season. Raysa also offers tools and resources to help navigate this triggering season of the year.References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).Last year’s Survival Guide - Hello Trauma Brain’s Surviving the Holidays with the Grinch and Holiday Survival Guide 2023|A Movie Illustration|EP.018 https://youtu.be/D7S2nFUz3g0Gabriel Marchand’s website - https://www.gabrielmarchandtherapy.com/Patrick Teahan, LICSW’s video “How to Get Your $H*T Together” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3v3LSdEB6cKlaus film - https://www.netflix.com/title/80183187That Christmas - https://www.netflix.com/title/81309564Jack Antonoff and Bleachers song “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” (Official Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBpYk9vuneERaysa singing “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” - https://www.instagram.com/p/DDIpmvhM7is/A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter - https://www.netflix.com/title/81912861Patrick Teahan, LICSW’s website - https://www.patrickteahantherapy.com/Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s website - https://doctor-ramani.com/Dr. Ingrid Clayton’s website - https://www.ingridclayton.com/Whitney Goodman, LMFT’s website - https://sitwithwhit.com/Calling Home with Whitney Goodman, LMFT Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6BdS2T7ItFPEFTIo0ePxI4?si=7cf28cc845e5447cHealing and CPTSD Community and Hub - https://healingandcptsd.myflodesk.com/linksCasey Smith’s It’s Not Normal podcast “My First No Contact Christmas” EP.09 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wZEq4oxANPhH9v9OYTyTq?si=3bfb8748ddc84c16Dr. Hoefliger’s Instagram post on gift for inner child - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDpbpwxSfse/?igsh=MXBtOTF0cTlpbTVodQ==Follow Hello Trauma Brain on InstagramSubscribe now on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicYouTubeBuy Raysa a coffee to say thank you (donation amount is completely up to you) - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerisingVisit Official Bio Site (for links to all main platforms 🙂)Visit Official Website (currently under construction)Email Hello Trauma Brain: hellotraumabrain@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist or mental health care professional and this podcast is not meant to replace nor substitute the care of psychologists, other mental or medical healthcare professionals. If you think you might have Complex PTSD or PTSD please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.
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    52 分