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

Welcome back to Trauma Rock Stars! Host Tracy Smaldino sits down with the powerful Joanna Birkhart Multi-Dimensional Healer, Quantum Alchemist, Channeler, and Author of Desperately Seeking Me.

This is a MUST-WATCH episode for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their trauma, highly sensitive to others’ energy (HSP), or struggling with self-abandonment and people-pleasing tendencies. Joanna shares her deeply personal journey from a devastating "Dark Night of the Soul" and psychic explosion to creating a profound, yet simple, healing tool: The Purification Process.

Joanna dives deep into how the trauma we faced as children can wire our nervous system to seek out toxic environments as "home," and why setting energetic boundaries is crucial for every empath and highly sensitive person.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The Purification Process: The 4 simple, high-frequency steps channeled by Joanna.

Trauma & Identity: Breaking the cycle of self-abandonment and people-pleasing.

Boundaries: How to observe, not absorb, and create boundaries even with Spirit Guides.

Key Timestamps
0:01:14 - The Awakening: Early psychic gifts and the Dark Night of the Soul.

0:06:01 - The Trauma Flood: Childhood trauma memories return, opening all psychic senses.

0:11:04 - The Purification Process: Channeling the 4 simple, high-frequency statements.

0:13:30 - The 4 Steps Explained: I See You, I Hear You, I Am Safe, I Love You Anyway.

0:17:10 - Energetic Boundaries: Why protection implies resistance (Archangel Metatron’s guidance).

0:31:36 - Abandonment & People-Pleasing: Breaking free from trauma-based identities.

0:35:02 - Repetitive Patterns: Marrying her parents three times & breaking the cycle.

0:38:43 - Understanding the Clairs: Claircognizance, Clairvoyance, Clairsentience, and more.

0:48:38 - Spirit Guides:** Who are they, and how do they differ from loved ones?

0:51:18 - Attuning to Your Guide: A simple meditation practice for consistent connection.

0:54:04 - Quantum Shifts: Mentorship, Evolve Community, and Frequency Shifting.

1:00:05 - Tracy’s Lionsgate Experience: An electric energy upgrade and the synchronistic lion's roar.

1:03:45 - The Healing Crisis: Why forcing Kundalini or 3rd Eye opening is dangerous.

1:05:15 - Boundaries with Spirit: How to observe, not absorb, and create a human life.

1:11:04 - A Psychic Trick: How to hit the 'pause' button during channeling.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jackie, who went from drinking 12–14 beers a day to living in complete freedom from alcohol.

She opens up about how a painful betrayal, years in the restaurant and bar industry, and using alcohol to cope slowly pulled her into a dark place — and how a science-based, brain-based method helped her rewire her relationship with alcohol without shame or labels.

We talk about:

Why writing her own eulogy became a turning point

“Owner vs renter” decisions and taking radical responsibility

How Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey, and Dean Graziosi inspired her shift

What really happens in the brain with alcohol, dopamine, and tolerance

Why she rejects the “alcoholic” label and focuses on addiction to a substance instead

How subconscious beliefs from childhood and family patterns shape our drinking

Post-acute withdrawal (PAWS), healing symptoms, and how long the body can take to reset

Losing friends, changing social circles, and finding people who align with your new life

How she now helps clients get freedom to choose, not just “get sober”

Jackie also shares powerful truths like:

Your brain and body can heal more than you think
The hidden financial cost of alcohol over decades
Why your worth is not defined by a label or your past choices
How freedom feels when you no longer need alcohol to be fun, social, or confident

If you’ve ever thought:

Do I have a problem or am I overreacting?
Why do I keep going back to alcohol even when I don’t want to?
Will I lose friends if I stop or cut back?

This conversation will give you both hope and a practical perspective.


00:00 – Intro: Jackie’s alcohol freedom story
02:10 – From restaurant life to drinking 12–14 beers a day
05:20 – The betrayal that broke her & the dark hole
08:45 – Writing her own eulogy and taking ownership
12:30 – Owner vs renter decisions about life
15:40 – Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey & Dean’s influence
18:50 – One-millimeter shifts & climbing out
22:00 – Crying in the kitchen to “Greatest Love of All
24:30 – Why she rejects the word “alcoholic”
27:10 – Alcohol industry, labels, and blame
30:00 – Tolerance, chasing the buzz & drinking more with age
33:30 – NA beer mistake & how her body reacted
36:10 – Freedom to choose vs being controlled by alcohol
38:10 – Kids, modeling behavior & the teenage drinking culture
41:00 – Healing the body: liver, brain, PAWS & long-term recovery
45:10 – Losing friends, changing values & new circles of influence
48:20 – Dating & a healthy alcohol-free relationship
50:00 – Her coaching approach: shame-free, spectrum-based support
52:00 – How to connect with Jackie & her final message of hope
52:50 – Podcast disclaimer & closing

This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered, Do I have a problem with drinking? or Who am I without alcohol? You are not alone, and there is so much more possible for you than shame and labels.

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Welcome to another powerful episode of Trauma Rock Stars, where we share the voices of survivors who turned their pain into purpose.

In this episode, Tracy Smaldino sits down with Sandra Cooze, a certified trauma healer, intuitive mentor, and author — who opens up about her personal journey through childhood trauma, sexual assault, rejection from her therapist, and the lifelong path to self-healing.

Key topics we cover:

Overcoming childhood sexual abuse and feeling unsupported

Healing after being rejected by a therapist

Understanding trauma responses and emotional detachment

Turning pain into a healing mission for others


Sandra’s message reminds us that healing isn’t about forgetting — it’s about reclaiming your power.


Hosted by: Tracy
Founder of Trauma Rock Stars – Empowering survivors to heal, rise, and shine.

00:00 – Intro: Meet Sandra Cooze
01:18 – The story begins: a dream turned nightmare
03:45 – The betrayal and her mother’s silence
05:08 – Second trauma: chased and ignored again
06:45 – Bullying and emotional isolation
08:25 – Multiple assaults and loss of trust
10:00 – The rape and aftermath
11:45 – Therapist rejection & emotional invalidation
12:34 – Tracy’s empathy and reflection

NEW EPISODE IS LIVE! Ep. 20: Born into Poverty: Jerry's Story of Survival & Resilience

Join Tracy and Jerry for an incredibly raw and powerful conversation that goes beyond resilience. Jerry shares his unimaginable upbringing – growing up in abject poverty as one of nine children, stealing food to survive, navigating violent streets, witnessing murder, and fighting for his life from a young age.

This episode is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome the darkest of circumstances. Jerry's story is not just about surviving trauma, but about finding an unbreakable strength and learning profound lessons that shaped him into the man he is today.

In this gripping episode, you'll hear about:
Growing up in a household of 11 people in a 2.5-bedroom house.
Stealing food to survive as a child.
Working and paying taxes since the age of 11.
The shocking realities of violence, heroin dens, and gang life in 1970s Portland.
bGetting robbed and nearly killed at 14, and hearing a life-changing voice.
Surviving a screwdriver stabbing at 19.
Witnessing a gang murder and seeing life drain from a body.
The mantra: I am who I am because of where I come from, and in spite of where I come from.
How resilience is built through continuous survival and self-reliance.



Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to Jerry: Beyond Resilience
1:00 - Jerry's Mantra: Who I Am Because & In Spite Of
2:10 - Early Life: Child #7, Mother's Sacrifice & Abject Poverty
4:05 - Stealing Food to Survive as a Kid
6:15 - Working & Paying Taxes Since Age 11 (Club Sandwich Story)
11:00 - Growing Up Poor in the 70s/80s vs. Today
13:45 - Violence & Heroin Dens at 7 Years Oldb(Protecting Brother in Public Bathrooms)
17:40 - Survival Lessons: Learning the Hard Way** (150 Fights)
19:10 - Robbed & Left for Dead at 14 (Broken Ribs, Nose)
21:30 - The Life-Changing Voice: "Everything is Your Fault."
25:00 - Losing Vision in One Eye at 14
26:30 - Screwdriver Stabbing at 19 (Surviving a Liver Stab)
30:30 - Witnessing a Gang Murder at School (10 ft Away)
33:20 - Becoming Numb to Violence: A Way of Life
34:50 - Living in a Flop House with Addicts and Hookers
36:00 - Early Marriage & Kids: Trying to Break the Cycle
37:30 - The Cycle of Anger & Self-Sabotage
39:00 - Finding Help & Therapy: I'm Not Crazy"
41:40 - The Importance of a Good Therapist
43:15 - A Father's Responsibility & Breaking Generational Trauma
45:00 - If You Don't Change, You'll Be Like Everyone Else (The Voice Revisited)
47:00 - The Ongoing Journey of Healing
48:30 - Finding a New Perspective & Forgiveness
50:00 - Jerry's Advice for Survivors
51:40 - The Power of Taking Responsibility
53:00 - Conclusion & Final Thoughts

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Join Tracy and her incredible guest, Dallas Collis, who completely started over at 60 years old. His powerful story is a testament that you're NEVER too old to heal, redefine your life, and find true happiness. This episode will challenge your perceptions of healing and empower you to reclaim your peace.

In this profound episode, you'll discover:

How Dallas completely rebuilt his life at 60, proving age is just a number.

• The liberating truth behind the phrase: Show me yesterday.
• Why addiction is often about seeking relief, not pleasure.
• The power of letting go of blame and taking personal responsibility for your healing.
• Insights into trauma from birth, childhood, and the spectrum of human experience.
• Why happiness is our universal destination.
  
  Dallas's raw honesty and inspiring journey will shift your perspective on what's possible.
  
  Connect with Dallas Collis:
  Email: dallascollis@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dallas.collis33
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallasfit5life
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dallascollis.com

Amazon: Buy his books: https://a.co/d/3aL8C2X

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Meet Dallas - Never Too Late
2:20 - Our Universal Journey: The Pursuit of Happiness
5:05 - The Original Trauma: Childbirth & Early Wounds
9:30 - Trauma as a Spectrum & Childhood Impacts
13:50 - Addiction: Not Pleasure, But Relief
18:10 - The Illusion of Blame vs. Personal Responsibility
22:50 - Dallas's Rock Bottom: Cancer, Loss & Suicidal Ideation
28:55 - The Turning Point: Show Me Yesterday
34:40 - Practicing Trauma: Why We Hold Onto Pain
39:50 - Challenging It's Okay Not To Be Okay
44:40 - Walking Away From Your Story: True Freedom

Connect with Trauma Rock Stars:

Email: podcast@traumarockstars.com

TikTok: @traumarockstars
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraumaRockStars
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumarockstars/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TraumaRockStars

Trauma to Inner Glow: Angie's Journey from Suicide Attempt to Radiance | Trauma Healing Podcast

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicidal thoughts and trauma recovery. Viewer discretion is advised.

From Rock Bottom to Radiance: Discover Your Inner Glow!

In this incredibly inspiring Episode 18 of Trauma Rock Stars, join host Tracy Smaldino in a profound conversation with Angie Hawkins, an Inner Glow Coach and published author. Angie shares her courageous journey from surviving intense trauma and a suicide attempt to transforming her deepest pain into powerful purpose. She reveals how **true healing begins within and the incredible resilience of the human spirit.

This raw, real, and beautifully honest episode is a powerful reminder: even in your darkest moments, your light is still there. If you're struggling with past wounds, seeking genuine healing, or looking for inspiration to reclaim your life, Angie's story offers profound insights and actionable steps towards trauma recovery and lasting radiance.

Topics Covered in This Transformative Episode:
- 0:00 - Introduction & The Meaning of an "Inner Glow Coach"
- 2:35 - Angie's Childhood: Growing Up with Emotionally Unavailable Parents
- 3:04 - The People-Pleaser Journey: Seeking Love & Approval Outside of Self
- 5:20 - The Turning Point: Grief, Breakup & Moving to Hawaii
- 7:15 - A Series of Unfortunate Events: Job Threats, Loneliness & Home Flooding
- 8:05 - COVID, Relationship End & The Moment of Hopelessness
- 8:50 - The Suicide Attempt: Hitting Rock Bottom & Unconsciousness
- 10:25 - Discharged from Hospital: Barefoot on the Curb & The Monday Realization
- 13:00 - Aftermath: Anger, Shame, and the Crossroads
- 15:45 - "It's Not Your Time": The Friend's Words That Sparked a Purpose
- 17:35 - Losing Friends & Finding New Ones on the Healing Journey
- 22:55 - Beyond Traditional Therapy: The Power of a Coach (Pablo Rosario)
- 25:16 - "Running in Slippers": The Book's Origin Story & Metaphor for Life
- 30:00 - The Therapeutic (and Painful) Process of Writing the Book
- 31:40 - Identity Shifts: Who Was That Girl?
- 33:22 - Facing Setbacks & Taking the Leap of Courage
- 35:05 - The Pivotal Role of Her Coach in Saving Her Life
- 35:30 - "Running in Slippers" - Book Details: Available on Amazon & Audible
- 36:20 - Who is the Book For? Identifying Unhappiness & People-Pleasing
- 37:30 - Coaching Women: Biggest Struggles Across Generations
- 39:46 - Instagram vs. Reality: The Universal Struggle Behind the Filters
- 42:27 - Advice for Starting Your Healing Journey: Professional Help & Actionable Steps
- 46:01 - Shadow Work: Embracing the "Yucky" Sides & Finding Superpowers
- 51:44 - Shine From The Inside: Angie's Coaching Program
- 53:30 - The Unshakable You Workshop: True Inner Confidence
- 54:40 - Angie's Definition of Confidence: Trusting You Can Figure Things Out
- 55:11 - How to Connect with Angie: Website, Book & Free Glow-Up Session
- 56:24 - Tracy's Closing Thoughts & Thank You
- 57:12 - Disclaimer

Connect with Angie & Explore Her Work:
🌐 Website: `https://www.runninginslippers.com`
📘 Facebook: `https://facebook.com/angiehawkins`
📸 Instagram: `https://instagram.com/angiehawkins808`
📧 Email: `angie@runninginslippers.com`

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