The Heal Thrive Dream Podcast

FINDING SAFETY AFTER TRAUMA SUMMIT Matthew Gatschet was one of our speakers at the Finding Safety After Trauma Summit, held October 22–23, 2026. If you missed the live event, you can still access the summit replays and learn from our wonderful speakers. Explore the replay packages: https://hub.htdholisticservices.com/finding-safety-summit---How do you rebuild your strength and rediscover who you are after life takes an unexpected turn?In this episode, I'm joined by Matthew Gatschet, founder of Well Crafted Man LLC, an NASM-certified personal trainer, and a wellness and life coach who helps men build strength, confidence, discipline, and meaningful connections.Matt shares his journey of transitioning out of the military, navigating difficult relationships, and finding his way through a time when he felt lost and uncertain about his future.We talk about how physical fitness became a starting point for his personal growth and how therapy, journaling, and self-reflection helped him work through emotional challenges and develop healthier boundaries.Matt also shares his perspective on healthy masculinity, the importance of expressing yourself, and why building meaningful relationships starts with understanding who you are.We explore how his personal experiences inspired him to create Well Crafted Man, a community focused on helping men improve their mental and physical well-being through intentional living.Matt also introduces his Well Crafted Man: 200 Day Guided Journal, designed to help people set daily intentions, reflect on their progress, and develop greater self-awareness.Thank you, Matt, for sharing your journey and reminding us that strength isn't just about physical fitness. It's also about knowing yourself, taking care of your mental health, and making choices that support the life you want to build.Content note: This episode includes discussions of military experiences, suicide, difficult relationships, and mental health. Please listen at your own pace and take breaks as needed.---CONNECT WITH MATTHEW GATSCHETWebsite: https://www.thewellcraftedman.com/ Instagram, Facebook & TikTok: @thewellcrftdmanMATTHEW'S BOOK:Well Crafted Man: 200 Day Guided Journal: https://link.amazon/B0cIjsgkDJOIN OUR SUPPORTIVE TRAUMA-HEALING COMMUNITY https://HealingFromTraumaTogether.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamhttps://www.healthrivedream.com/dream-club/CONNECT WITH KAREN ROBINSONWebsite: https://HealThriveDream.com/, https://htdholisticservices.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthrivedreamllIf this episode speaks to you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need this conversation today.

FINDING SAFETY AFTER TRAUMA SUMMITDr. Rhonda James Woolard is one of our speakers for the Finding Safety After Trauma Summit, happening October 22–23, 2026, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ET each day. Live attendance is free. Join us: https://hub.htdholisticservices.com/finding-safety-summitHow do you begin to rebuild your self-worth when your childhood taught you that your needs didn’t matter?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rhonda James Woolard, a Certified Master Coach, international speaker, best-selling author, and social worker with more than 20 years of experience.Rhonda shares her experience of surviving childhood sexual abuse and carrying shame that was never hers to bear. She speaks honestly about how feeling unheard affected her relationships and her ability to speak up within her family.We talk about releasing self-blame, setting boundaries, and learning to recognize that your feelings and needs deserve care. Rhonda shares how faith, therapy, professional support, and the love of her grandparents contributed to her healing and helped her see her own worth.She also reflects on forgiveness as part of her personal journey and how her experiences shaped her work empowering other women to find their voices. Each person’s healing unfolds differently, and Rhonda encourages listeners who feel stuck to begin with one small, manageable step.Thank you, Rhonda, for sharing your story and reminding us that we are worthy of joy, hope, and peace.Content note: This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse, family responses to abuse, and mental health. Please listen at your own pace and take breaks as needed.CONNECT WITH DR. RHONDA JAMES WOOLARDWebsite: https://yourtimetoheal.net Social media: @rhondajameswoolard | Rhonda.jameswoolardDR. RHONDA'S BOOKS:A Time to Heal: https://link.amazon/B00kTnKC1 A Color To Heal: An Affirmative Coloring Book: https://link.amazon/B0iCH0Vgi A Catalyst Change https://link.amazon/B0cUeW57OJOIN OUR SUPPORTIVE TRAUMA-HEALING COMMUNITY https://HealingFromTraumaTogether.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamhttps://www.healthrivedream.com/dream-club/CONNECT WITH KAREN ROBINSONWebsite: https://HealThriveDream.com/, https://htdholisticservices.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthrivedreamllIf this episode speaks to you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need this conversation today.

FINDING SAFETY AFTER TRAUMA SUMMITAngel Willard is one of our speakers for the Finding Safety After Trauma Summit, happening October 22–23, 2026, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ET each day. Join us: https://hub.htdholisticservices.com/finding-safety-summitIn this episode, I’m joined by Angel Willard, an author, advocate, wife, and mother. Angel shares her experiences with trauma, serious physical injuries, chronic pain, incarceration, and rebuilding her life. She talks about motherhood, reclaiming her voice through writing, and taking responsibility for her choices while making room for healing.Her memoir, Fighting to Come Home, began with the desire to return home. Over time, that journey also became about finding herself again after years of pain, shame, and survival. We talk about how we can be honest about our past without letting it define the rest of our lives. Angel’s story brings a personal perspective to accountability, breaking generational cycles, and becoming the person she wants to be for herself and her family.Angel is the author of Fighting to Come Home and The Litigation Landmine. Thank you, Angel, for sharing your story with me and our listeners.CONNECT WITH ANGEL WILLARDBooks: https://amazon.com/author/willardangel PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/angelwillardJOIN OUR SUPPORTIVE TRAUMA-HEALING COMMUNITY https://HealingFromTraumaTogether.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamhttps://www.healthrivedream.com/dream-club/CONNECT WITH KAREN ROBINSONWebsite: https://HealThriveDream.com/, https://htdholisticservices.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthrivedreamllIf this episode speaks to you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need this conversation today.

FINDING SAFETY AFTER TRAUMA SUMMITMichaela S. Cox is one of our speakers for the Finding Safety After Trauma Summit, happening October 22–23, 2026, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ET each day. Join us: https://hub.htdholisticservices.com/finding-safety-summitIn this episode, I welcome Michaela S. Cox, a speaker and multi-published Christian author, for a heartfelt conversation about navigating adversity, grief, and life’s challenging seasons.Michaela shares her journey through lifelong legal blindness, divorce, and the death of her beloved husband, which left her navigating life as a military widow and solo parent. She reflects on what moving from surviving toward thriving has meant in her own life and how these experiences shaped her writing and message.We explore faith, resilience, and finding your way toward safety and healing while honoring your own pace. Michaela’s work encourages and empowers others as they navigate loss, change, and the challenges that arrive at their own doors.Through six book series, Michaela writes about grief and loss, faith, disability, motherhood, personal growth, and purpose. Her work includes “Now I See…” and “Finding Grace Through Grief,” which draw on lessons from her own life and healing journey.I’m grateful to Michaela for sharing her story and offering encouragement to those navigating difficult seasons. I look forward to continuing these conversations with her at our Finding Safety After Trauma Summit.CONNECT WITH MICHAELA S. COXWebsite: https://www.myheartfeltmeditations.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Thriving-in-all-things-by-Michaela-S-Cox/100042237133134/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowisee779/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelascox TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/Lib2zOIPh8U?si=txNnqnPOGenWjaEJPodMatch:https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1613627506935x222374655865257280 Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michaela-S.-Cox/author/B07WFYK864Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/4653995.Michaela_S_CoxJOIN OUR SUPPORTIVE TRAUMA-HEALING COMMUNITY https://HealingFromTraumaTogether.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamhttps://www.healthrivedream.com/dream-club/CONNECT WITH KAREN ROBINSONWebsite: https://HealThriveDream.com/, https://htdholisticservices.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthrivedreamllIf this episode speaks to you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need this conversation today.

FINDING SAFETY AFTER TRAUMA SUMMITRobin Stokes is one of our sponsors and will also be joining me as a speaker for the Finding Safety After Trauma Summit, happening October 22–23, 2026, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ET each day. Join us: https://hub.htdholisticservices.com/finding-safety-summitIn this episode, I welcome Robin Stokes, a social worker, U.S. Army veteran, author, and the visionary behind Mastering Experiences, for an honest conversation about surviving domestic violence, reclaiming her voice, and finding a path toward healing.Robin shares how her personal experiences shaped her commitment to supporting others. We explore the importance of recognizing your worth, reaching for support, and rebuilding your life at your own pace.We also discuss her book, Mastering Experiences of Life, and her MASTER framework: Meet your story, Accept, Speak, Transform, Engage others, and Rebuild. Robin reflects on how these steps have guided her own healing journey and the platform she created to share stories and meaningful conversations.Through her work in child protection, social services, and patient rights advocacy, Robin has supported people facing difficult circumstances. We talk about what it means to care for others while making space for your own needs, rest, and self-care.I’m grateful to Robin for sharing her story and reminding listeners that they deserve support and do not have to navigate healing alone. I look forward to continuing these conversations with her at our Finding Safety After Trauma Summit.CONNECT WITH ROBIN STOKESWebsite: http://www.masteringexperiences.com/ Instagram: Mastering ExperiencesFacebook: Mastering Experiences LinkedIn: Mastering ExperiencesJOIN OUR SUPPORTIVE TRAUMA-HEALING COMMUNITY https://HealingFromTraumaTogether.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamhttps://www.healthrivedream.com/dream-club/CONNECT WITH KAREN ROBINSONWebsite: https://HealThriveDream.com/, https://htdholisticservices.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthrivedreamllIf this episode speaks to you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need this conversation today.