Money is one of the biggest triggers in relationships—and if you grew up in a chaotic or traumatic home, those old patterns often follow you into adulthood. In this episode of Love & Trauma: The Real Deal, I sit down with Julia Myers, PharmD, MBA, and founder of Generational Wisdom, to talk about how the money beliefs we inherit—scarcity, control, avoidance, overspending—show up in our marriages and families. Julia shares her own story of breaking free from perfectionism and redefining success after a life-changing medical event. She offers practical tools for couples who feel stuck in financial conflict, and shows how intentional financial and emotional leadership can turn money from a trigger into a pathway for safety, healing, and legacy.

If money has ever felt like a minefield in your relationship, this conversation will give you hope, tools, and a new way forward.

Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: Is Money Triggering Your Relationship? Breaking Cycles with Julia Myers

Learn more about Julia Myers:

Website: https://juliamyers.com

This week, I’m bringing you the most jaw-dropping, heart-shifting moments from three incredible guests on Love & Trauma: The Real Deal. You’ll hear how Maggie Weldon turned a life-changing encounter into her mission to help others heal, why Maddy Wright says “bad behavior” is really survival in disguise, and what Noha Mostafa wants every high-functioning, secretly struggling person to know about stress and trauma.

These aren’t just interviews—they’re wake-up calls. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by your past, misunderstood in your relationships, or exhausted from holding it all together, this recap will show you: healing is possible, and change is closer than you think.

Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: Breakthrough Moments You Can't Miss

You’re getting it all done—but your body’s a mess, your relationships feel like walking on eggshells, and you’re more defensive than you’d like to admit. In this powerful episode, trauma therapist Noha Mostafa unpacks what’s really going on beneath the surface for high-functioning people who are secretly running on empty. We talk about how chronic stress and unresolved trauma show up in your body, your emotions, and your most important relationships—and why no amount of willpower or productivity can fix what your nervous system hasn’t healed. If you’re tired of holding it all together while feeling like everything’s falling apart, this conversation is for you.

Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: High-Functioning & Hurt: Stress in Body and Relationships

Learn more about Noha Mostafa:

Website: www.counselingandtherapeuticwellness.com

What if the child in front of you isn’t misbehaving—but simply trying to survive? In this eye-opening episode, trauma educator and founder of Connecting Stories LLC, Maddy Wright, shares how early trauma rewires a child’s brain, body, and belief system—and how those same survival patterns can follow us into adulthood. Drawing from her powerful journey as a foster sibling and certified TBRI practitioner, Maddy breaks down why traditional discipline fails, what real trauma-responsive care looks like, and why early intervention isn’t just helpful—it’s life-changing. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or partner, this conversation will forever change how you see behavior, connection, and healing.

Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: From NICU Babies to Broken Systems: A Trauma Educator's Fight for Connection

Learn more about Maddy Wright:

Website: Connecting Stories Trauma-Informed Digital Resource Folder

After years of doing the hard work to heal her childhood trauma, a chance meeting with a dying friend shifted everything for Maggie Weldon. In that emotional moment, she realized just how different her life could have been—and how many others were still silently suffering. In this powerful episode of Love and Trauma: The Real Deal, Maggie shares how that encounter became the spark for her life’s mission: helping others find the freedom, peace, and healing she fought so hard to create for herself. Her story is a moving reminder that it’s never too late to face your past—and that healing doesn’t just change your life, it can change the lives of others too.

Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: From Panic to Peace: Maggie Weldon's Journey Out of Traumaland

Learn more about Maggie Weldon:

• Website: http://www.LeavingTraumaLand.com
• Link to FREE Path to Freedom 22 page eBook: A Path to Peace eBook

In this powerful recap episode, I’m sharing the most unforgettable moments from my conversations with three incredible men—Chris Sanders, John Mollura, and Matt Gerlach. From toxic relationships to panic attacks and hidden trauma beneath high achievement, each of these stories cracked something open. You’ll hear the real, raw truth about what it takes for men to heal—and what we can all learn about emotional safety, vulnerability, and the power of self-compassion. If you’ve ever felt alone in the struggle, this one’s for you.

Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: When Men Heal: What They Taught Me About Silience, Success & Self-Compassion

Matt Gerlach was a high performer on the outside—but behind the scenes, his life was spiraling. When he ended up in the hospital, it forced him to face what he’d been resisting for years: his past wasn’t behind him—it was running the show.

In this episode, Matt gets real about anxiety, burnout, and the moment he realized that healing meant finally turning toward the pain he never wanted to acknowledge.

If you’ve ever felt like you're barely holding it together… this one’s for you.

Watch Full Episode on YouTube: You Can Heal: Matt Gerlach's Journey Through Trauma and Truth

Learn more about Matt Gerlach:

• Website: https://mattgerlach.com

Watch Full Episode on YouTube: From Rocket Scientist to Real Talk: Unpacking the Trauma Behind Reactivity

Learn more about John Mollura:

• Website: https://johnmollura.com