Whether you’re deep in your own healing or supporting someone you love, my hope is that this conversation encourages you, gives you practical insights, and reminds you: you’re not alone.

Welcome back to another episode of The Rescue Room! I’m Hattie Hawks, and in today’s episode, I’m opening up about my own complex PTSD healing journey, and sitting down once again with trauma expert Dr. Ken Yeager for a candid conversation about what recovery really looks like.

If you’ve ever felt like healing should be simple—or wondered why you can't just “move on”—you’re in the right place. Dr. Yeager and I break down why healing from trauma is such a murky, unpredictable process, and why true recovery involves more than just willpower. We talk about the ways trauma impacts not just our minds, but our physical health—think memory loss, inflammation, and those hidden stress symptoms that so many of us try to power through.

I’ll share how I navigated this confusing path, the moments I felt overwhelmed, and the importance of understanding the science behind my emotions and behavior. Together, we’ll get real about why old patterns are so hard to break, why holistic wellness and western medicine both matter, and why assembling the right support team is absolutely key.

Healing is possible, it just isn’t always a straight line. So get comfortable, take a deep breath, and join us as we talk through the real work of moving forward.

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