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Today, we're talking about something real: Survivor to survivor interactions.

Here's the thing: You don't always know who's a survivor. Your coworker. Your friend. Your neighbor. The person sitting next to you at the coffee shop.

They could be carrying trauma. And you could be carrying trauma. And neither of you knows it.

So what happens when two survivors interact? How do you navigate that? How do you avoid triggering each other? How do you connect authentically?

That's what we're diving into today.

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Healing doesn’t start with perfect words; it starts with an honest moment. We open up about the messy middle of recovery from childhood trauma—what it takes to spot fawning and self-sabotage, how to choose a therapist you actually feel safe with, and why telling the truth in the room is the fastest way forward. No jargon, no quick fixes, just clear steps and steady guidance from a survivor who’s still doing the work.

We walk through the resources that save lives—988 for immediate crisis support and the RAINN hotline for confidential help—and then dig into the daily patterns that keep pain in place. You’ll hear how fawning turns you into a chameleon, slowly erasing your sense of self, and how gentle accountability and structured homework help you rebuild identity piece by piece. Expect practical advice for interviewing trauma-informed, EMDR-trained therapists, setting boundaries that keep relationships professional, and creating a simple plan you can start today.

Along the way, we talk about pacing therapy without shame, listening to outside feedback without losing your voice, and reclaiming power by speaking your truth. If therapy feels daunting, we offer smaller first steps: call a hotline, message a trusted friend, or write one change you’ll make in the next 24 hours. Ready to turn terror into traction? Follow the show, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and share this with someone who needs a nudge toward healing. Your story isn’t over—let’s write the next chapter together.

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Okay, so you've found a therapist. You've scheduled your first appointment. And now you're sitting in the waiting room, and you're thinking: 'What do I even say?'

That's what we're talking about today. How do you start that conversation? How do you open up? How do you ask for what you need?

Because here's the thing: A lot of survivors go into that first session and freeze. They don't know where to start. They minimize their experience. They don't ask for what they need.

And then they leave feeling like the therapist didn't understand them.

But the truth is: You have to help your therapist understand you. You have to be honest. You have to speak up.

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Healing isn’t a straight line; it’s a series of small brave choices, like naming a trigger or asking for a different song. In this live Q&A, we walk through the real texture of trauma recovery—from childhood moments that shaped our sense of safety to the grown-up tools that help us breathe again. Alfonso Pelt shares how Terror to Triumph began as a survivor’s promise: build a space where stories are honored, questions are welcomed, and the nervous system finally gets some relief.

We trace the arc from early curiosity to the first shocks of fear, showing how misunderstandings and household volatility can hardwire hypervigilance. Then we bring it down to earth with practical steps you can use today. Box breathing if it suits you; cold water immersion for your hands if breathwork feels tight. Step outside and widen your gaze to interrupt spirals. Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method to re-anchor in the present. Track your triggers with a pocket notebook: who’s near, what you sense, where you are. Patterns emerge, and patterns point to choices.

We also talk boundaries with clarity and compassion. If a song, place, or joke sets off alarms, you don’t owe anyone a defense. Ask for what you need and see who honors it. Humor can protect or deflect—learn the difference for your body. On care, we cut through the noise: PTSD isn’t just a military term, and trauma-informed therapy can reprocess stuck memories without erasing who you are. Ask providers about EMDR, their approach to triggers, and how they’ll tailor your plan.

You’ll leave with language to advocate for yourself, tools to calm the nervous system, and a reminder that hope is practical. Join our live Q&A on Tuesdays and our skills sessions on Saturdays to keep building your toolkit. If this conversation helped, share it with someone who needs it, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review so others can find their way here too. Help is closer than you think.

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Today, we're talking about something really important: How do you know when you need help?

A lot of us survivors are trying to push through. We're trying to move on. We tell ourselves, 'I should be over this by now.' Or 'I'm fine, I don't need therapy.'

But underneath, we're struggling. We're sabotaging our relationships. We're pushing people away. We're having emotional reactions that don't make sense. We get stuck in patterns we can't break.

And we don't realize these are red flags. These are signs that we need professional support.

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Another update for the podcast scheduling time frames... Brief reminders of the new Tuesday broadcast, 30 minute episodes, and more.

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Not all therapists are created equal. And not all therapists are trained to work with trauma.

If you see a therapist who doesn't understand trauma, you can end up feeling:

• Misunderstood
• Retraumatized
• Blamed
• Like therapy doesn't work

But if you find the right therapist—someone who's trauma-informed, compassionate, and skilled—therapy can be transformative.

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