After trauma, alcohol can feel like the easiest and fastest way to calm down. Not because you want to spiral, but because you want relief.

In this episode, I talk about why so many people reach for alcohol when they’re overwhelmed and, more importantly, how to replace it with healthier ways to calm your body and mind.

I share practical, realistic tools you can use in the moments you’d normally drink, especially during stress, anxiety, or emotional overload.

This episode is about finding relief without numbing, and learning how to soothe yourself in ways that actually support healing.

If alcohol has been your go-to for calming down, this episode is for you.

Disclaimer:

This episode is based on my personal experience and what has helped me and others. It is not medical, mental health, or substance use treatment advice. Everyone’s situation is different. If you’re struggling with alcohol use, trauma, or withdrawal symptoms, please seek support from a qualified medical or mental health professional.

Why do we miss people who hurt us? Why does leaving feel harder than staying?

In this episode, I talk about trauma bonds. What they are, how they form, and why they can feel so intense and confusing.

We explore how trauma bonds are created through cycles of fear, relief, attachment, and survival, and why breaking them is not about willpower, but about nervous system healing and self-compassion.

If you’ve ever judged yourself for going back, missing someone unsafe, or feeling emotionally stuck, this episode is for you. You’re not weak. You adapted. And healing is possible.

Disclaimer:

This podcast is based on my lived experience only. I am not a medical or mental health professional. This episode is not intended to replace therapy, medical care, or professional mental health support.

Nightmares can feel confusing, unsettling, and sometimes even more exhausting than being awake. In this episode, I talk about how trauma can surface through our dreams, why the nervous system uses sleep to process what we haven’t had space to feel, and how nightmares aren’t a sign that you’re broken, but that something inside you is trying to be understood. If you’ve ever woken up shaken, emotional, or carrying a feeling you can’t quite explain, this conversation is for you.

Disclaimer:

I am not a medical or mental health professional. The content shared in this episode is based solely on my personal experiences, reflections, and lived perspective. This episode is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical or mental health care.