Hello Trauma Brain

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 WebsiteTaylor Swift’s WebsiteChappell Roan’s Video The Subway✨ Stay connected:📱 Follow on Instagram🎧 Subscribe on your favorite platform:Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music💛 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.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.

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 kick off Season 3 of Hello Trauma Brain. I’ll be exploring why rest often feels unsafe for people with C-PTSD, how trauma impacts the nervous system, and why this can lead to cycles of chronic stress and burnout. I also share personal insights on what I’m learning as I try to build healthier patterns of rest and recovery. References & Resources Mentioned (This podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below.) Notion — the organizational tool I am using dailyBeing Well Podcast: “How to Heal Attachment Wounds | Elizabeth Ferreira, Being Well”About That Jack Blog — writing on C-PTSD, trauma, healing, and growth ✨ Stay connected: 📱 Follow on Instagram 🎧 Subscribe on your favorite platform: Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music 💛 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.

Welcome to Hello Trauma Brain — a podcast where I share my experiences living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I’m doing to heal and grow. 🎙️ You are invited to join me, Raysa, for Season 3, premiering September 25, 2025. In the meantime, you can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 anytime on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. ✨ Stay connected: 📱 Follow on Instagram 🎧 Subscribe on your favorite platform: Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music 💛 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.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.

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 Season 2 Finale episode, Raysa celebrates her progress so far and talks about the vicious inner critic and how it was created. Raysa reflects on how she is fighting back against her own inner critic that has bullied her for a lifetime. Raysa also celebrates the podcast’s wins and achievements, and provides a sneak peek on what is ahead for her and Hello Trauma Brain. Thank you for being a part of Season 2 of Hello Trauma Brain. Season 3 is coming in the Fall 2025. References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below). Pete Walker’s book C-PTSD from Surviving to Thriving Nick Werber’s Instagram Hunger Games’ Three Finger Salute Being Well Podcast episode “How to Heal Attachment Wounds | Elizabeth Ferreira, Being Well” A special thank you to all the guests featured in Season 2: Bonny Casey Smith’s Link Tree Benjamin Allen’s podcast The (Complex) PTSD Guy Ali Boyce’s Link Tree Dr. Ingrid Clayton’s Website Shout outs to professionals that were inspired by Raysa’s story Dr. Michael Alcee’s The Heart of OCD Substack Teresa Reitz, LCSW’s Instagram Sneak Peek (projects that will feature Raysa in upcoming releases) The Healing and CPTSD Chronicles’ Website About that Jack Blog’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.

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.

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) 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.

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 celebrates Pride Month and shares the tools that have been helpful to her as she came out as a late bisexual/queer person. All LGBTQIA+ members and allies are welcome! 🦄🏳️‍🌈Proudly Coming Out|EP.028Reclaiming Fawning While Believing Me w Dr Ingrid Clayton|EP.064Part 1|Reclaim Your Inner Singer with Ali Boyce|EP.057Part 2|Reclaim Your Inner Singer with Ali Boyce|EP.058References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).Heartstopper ShowEli Hardwood, MA, LPC’s Instagram @attachmentnerdEli Hardwood, MA, LPC’s WebsiteBuffy The Vampire Slayer ShowLGBTQIA+ ResourcesThe Trevor Project - Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young PeopleThe Trevor ProjectSimply Sapphic PodcastOut in Bloom Podcast TrailerPocket Books Shop (Queer Owned)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 any of the conditions mentioned in this podcast please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

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 is delighted to be joined by Dr. Ingrid Clayton, a fellow survivor of narcissistic abuse who developed Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and clinical psychologist. In this episode, Ingrid talks about how writing her memoir Believing Me and self-publishing was crucial to shaping her healing journey, and how narcissistic abuse impacts our voices. Ingrid and Raysa talk about the infamous fawning trauma response and the importance of reclaiming this survival strategy. Also, they dive into the importance of releasing shame to become able to change and heal our relationship with our trauma responses, what to expect of Ingrid’s upcoming book Fawning, and so much more.About this week’s guest:Dr. Ingrid Clayton, Ph.D., specializes in the intersection of spirituality, addiction, and trauma. Her memoir, Believing Me Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma, reveals a psychologist’s awakening to her own traumatic past and her book, Recovering Spirituality, explores spiritual bypass and its impact on recovery. Ingrid’s upcoming book called Fawning Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves and How to Find Our Way Back is coming out on September 9, 2025 and is available for pre-order nowYou are invited to connect, support, and follow with this week’s guest:Dr. Ingrid Clayton’s WebsiteIngrid’s InstagramIngrid’s YouTube ChannelIngrid’s TikTokIngrid’s FacebookIngrid’s SubstackPre-Order Ingrid’s upcoming book Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves and How to Find Our Way Back (coming out on September 9, 2025)References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).Merriam-Webster’s Definition of FawningPete Walker’s Article on Fawning and Codependency Betrayal Blindness - Book by Jennifer Freyd and Pamela Birrell - Blind to Betrayal: Why We Fool Ourselves We Aren't Being FooledDr. Ramani Durvasula’s WebsiteFollow 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 any of the conditions mentioned in this podcast please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

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 reflection about having Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder including the challenges and gifts from C-PTSD. Also, she shares the healing strategies that have helped her manage her symptoms. References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below). Listen to Part 1|Complex PTSD Awareness (Healing Tools, Challenges, and Gifts)|EP.062 The Healing and C-PTSD Foundation - Sign Petition to include C-PTSD on the DSM 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.

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 about having Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder including the challenges and healing strategies that have helped her manage her symptoms. References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below). Stephanie Foo’s Website (author of the New York Best Seller memoir “What My Bones Know”) Patrick Teahan, LICSW’s Website Follow Relationship Recovery Process Therapists on Instagram 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.

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 offers a guided body scan meditation that you are welcome to use anytime.References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).Very Well Mind on Body Scan MeditationBox Breathing (A Guided Meditation)|EP.039Thinking about you as you navigate the upcoming Mother’s Day Holiday. You are not alone.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 any of the conditions mentioned in this podcast please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

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 first illustration using a TV show and she reflects on how the shows The Bear and Adolescence captured her main abusers. In Part 2, Raysa shares her experience to the reactions to these shows and focuses on how Donna Berzatto from The Bear (a character played by Emmy Award Winner Jamie Lee Curtis), Jamie and Eddie from Adolescence (played by Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham) are very similar to her main abusers.Part 1|The Bear and Adolescence Captured My Abusers|Show Illustration|EP.059References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).The BearAdolescenceAurora MusicAurora’s Through the Eyes of a ChildDr. Ramani Durvasula’s YouTube video on The Bear’s episode FishesDr. Ramani Durvasula’s YouTube video on The Bear portrayal of Generational TraumaBrad Shore, LMFT’s YouTube Channel*** BTW at one point I misspoke and called betrayal blindness “emotional blindness.”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 any of the conditions mentioned in this podcast please reach out to your primary care or mental health provider.

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 does her first illustration using a TV show and she reflects on how the shows The Bear and Adolescence captured her main abusers. In Part 1, Raysa shares her experience to the reactions to these shows and focuses on how Donna Berzatto from The Bear (a character played by Emmy Award Winner Jamie Lee Curtis) is very similar to one of her abusers. References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below). The Bear Adolescence Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s YouTube video on The Bear’s episode Fishes Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s YouTube video on The Bear portrayal of Generational Trauma 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.

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 is joined by Ali Boyce to continue their conversation about C-PTSD and singing. Ali Boyce is a singer, songwriter, voice teacher, massage therapist, biodynamic craniosacral therapist, yoga teacher, and performer. Ali and Raysa talk about how unaddressed toxic shame can get in the way of self-expression, how social media can amplify the pressure of toxic shame, the importance of constantly reparenting our inner kiddos, how becoming aware of our sensations can help to expand the self-awareness that gets hijacked by trauma, and so much more.Part 1|Reclaim Your Inner Singer with Ali Boyce|EP.057Follow and connect with this week’s guest Ali Boyce:Ali’s InstagramAli’s Link TreeAli’s YouTube ChannelApply for the Reclaim Your Inner Singer RRP GroupThe Boyce Sisters InstagramReferences (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).Todd Jackson (Ali’s craniosacral and yoga teacher)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)Visit 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.

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 is joined by Ali Boyce a singer, songwriter, voice teacher, massage therapist, biodynamic craniosacral therapist, yoga teacher, and performer. Ali and Raysa talk about how trauma can disconnect us from our bodies and make singing a triggering experience, coping with performance anxiety, the importance of becoming aware of the sensations we feel when we sing, tools that can help singers find their authentic voice, and bringing playfulness to sound making. Ali also talks about the Reclaim Your Inner Singer RRP Group she runs with her sister Marissa Boyce. This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you are a singer or a creative person in other ways.Follow and connect with this week’s guest Ali Boyce:Ali’s InstagramAli’s Link TreeAli’s YouTube ChannelApply for the Reclaim Your Inner Singer RRP GroupThe Boyce Sisters InstagramReferences (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).Complex PTSD From Surviving to Thriving book by Pete WalkerTraumatized Singer|EP.038Relationship Recovery Process Therapy Short-Term Group (Patient’s Point Of View)|EP.044Patrick Teahan, LICSW’s YouTube ChannelFollow Hello Trauma Brain on:InstagramSubscribe now on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicYouTubeBuy Raysa a coffee to say thank you (donation amount is completely up to you)Visit 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.

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 talks about the challenges and pain of staying no contact with her abusers. Raysa also talks about the benefits of going no contact and how she navigates standing firm in her boundaries when she gets bad news about her abusers. 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/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.

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/TkmMbAsMmvIFlowers 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-abuseRoger Crawford’s book “How High Can You Bounce” Turn Your Setbacks into Comebacks” - https://www.amazon.com/How-High-Can-You-Bounce/dp/0553104616Spencer Johnson’s book “Who Moved My Cheese” - https://www.amazon.com/Moved-Cheese-Spencer-Johnson-M-D/dp/0743582853Footage of conversation portion is available on Spotify and YouTubeFollow 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.

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 is joined by Hello Trauma Brain’s first returning guest, Benjamin Allen host of the podcast “The (Complex) PTSD Guy.” Ben shares why his podcast ended and tools he has found helpful to combat his feelings of hopelessness. Raysa and Ben reflect on realizing that not everyone is like their abusers, the importance of keeping their brains from sabotaging them, the challenges of setting and maintaining boundaries, and so much more. This is part 1 of their conversation together. You are invited to return next week for the final part 2 of Raysa’s conversation with Benjamin Allen.Footage of conversation portion is available on Spotify and YouTubeListen to Benjamin Allen’s podcast The (Complex) PTSD Guy - https://open.spotify.com/show/660FaM5JFF8qODP7mbIfaN?si=0c15897d9bbc4fd8References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).Spencer Johnson’s book “Who Moved My Cheese” - https://www.amazon.com/Moved-Cheese-Spencer-Johnson-M-D/dp/0743582853Roger Crawford’s book “How High Can You Bounce” Turn Your Setbacks into Comebacks” - https://www.amazon.com/How-High-Can-You-Bounce/dp/0553104616Follow 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.com*** The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by this week’s guest are solely their own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Hello Trauma Brain and the host.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.

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 kicks off the second half of Season 2 reflecting on her trauma around birthdays and how she has been reclaiming her own birthday. References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below). Dr. Michael Alcée’s book The Upside of OCD: Flip the Script the Reclaim Your Life - https://a.co/d/9WCbEYn Read Dr. Michael Alcée’s article on Raysa’s story with OCD and buying things called “Does OC Steal Your Best Moments?” - https://open.substack.com/pub/malcee/p/does-ocd-steal-your-best-moments?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Raysa’s Instagram post on Navigating OCD when buying things - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGRzHu1MfMe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D 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.

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 wrap up the first half of Season 2 by reflecting on the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025. Raysa also shares her epiphanies for 2024 and the Holiday gifts she got herself and her inner kiddo this Holiday Season.References (this podcast is not sponsored by any of the individuals or resources linked below).Dr. Ramani Durvasula latest book It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=book+it's+not+you+dr+ramani&hvadid=703719787377&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9006806&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8731524785531517221&hvtargid=kwd-2513857278712&hydadcr=15527_13558519&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_51qtk7hm6w_eDr. Michale Alcée latest book The Upside of OCD: Flip the Script to Reclaim Your Life -https://www.amazon.com/Upside-OCD-Flip-Script-Reclaim/dp/1538191105/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CWMAU60TSIQR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CWk-t_oTv5_YDGW_cNAx8Q.FCzPU4X4RD7E3jObf4YghW0UNru5ODHAdT0Fx3kFr_E&dib_tag=se&keywords=michael+alcee+ocd&qid=1736389318&sprefix=michael+alcee+ocd%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1If you want your own Rainbow Skipper - https://www.amazon.com/Petting-Zoo-Manatee-Stuffed-Plushie/dp/B0BV9S2JVK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SM0759OEKNMX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ph75tjcl49GANrv7gbqQwoi5Bb0XtGgiqOZUN3__UHIjYFZ8xli3NkrIy1r6xCiMAJ21k2BjNXuCyXBIwufjBibzj1u8FJ3oNu-WUNNscsUCSsgcpLYzss6JyAue7szdLgiKXOjp3e7sIHS35XHrTUojYq9FdZIS9WExVc2eknFWbs2E5QRrauqG4K2Q4nvKafOnsDb6X_d4_gRdUq0K6laWiIjbTlWWuDU-bL_4Q4B8gT5Drc1dKHrN_7K3toa9yqA4Gtl30sbL3mV1M0Dz6unKKBIJDgNCLaH9MTfa0XUE5lFaFOVpFlxBAKewl7MQsfPj7LhHaHzsIPDiDpJztWfc4OoIMszSU5QVrTMS_ezF2LMmN-QcR6O7GfGHUcHGYfnOQv3bB7BJHnOON-X5u1J7fatciCB_WdUB5CD_GZNdoXHpOVaVAolNeUS3WO8c.TqCuTVHNaAsrlumeTgIcco_YvS0QdarLS0ATxkIR_48&dib_tag=se&keywords=rainbow+manatee&qid=1736389392&sprefix=rainbow+manatee%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1Follow 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.