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On this powerful episode of Trauma Behind the Glamor, Rah Mr. Trauma Talks, sits down with model Gabriela for an honest and inspiring conversation about the realities behind beauty, success, and resilience.

While many people see the glamorous side of the modeling industry, Gabriela opens up about the painful moments that happen behind the scenes. She shares what it felt like to be invited to fashion shows and opportunities, only to be overlooked because she didn't fit certain industry standards, including height requirements. In an industry that often judges appearance before talent, Gabriela discusses the emotional toll rejection can take on confidence and self worth.

She also speaks candidly about living with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and the physical, emotional, and mental health challenges that come with it. From body image struggles to navigating a world that often misunderstands women's health, Gabriela reveals the strength it takes to keep showing up and believing in yourself.

In one of the most emotional parts of the interview, Gabriela shares her experience of being hit by a car and suffering a concussion. The accident left more than physical scars. She discusses the lingering anxiety, fear in crowded spaces, and the lasting impact trauma can have long after the initial event.

Together, Rah and Gabriela explore healing, confidence, mental health, self acceptance, and the courage required to keep moving forward when life changes in an instant.

This conversation is raw, vulnerable, empowering, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever questioned their worth because of rejection, struggled with their health, or faced fear after trauma.

Behind every beautiful smile, every photo shoot, and every runway moment is a human story. This is Gabriela's truth.

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This episode goes straight into the truth behind the image. I sit down with Erin Kaeser, the creator of The Blank Space NYC, a rising force in New York’s creative nightlife scene and a model who uses fashion as a form of self expression and empowerment. People see her hosting events, building community, and running a social club in SoHo, but very few know the journey she had to survive to get here.

Erin opens up about growing up in a home where her paychecks were taken from her and where she was blamed for her attitude, her personality, and her voice. At seventeen she walked away from everything she knew and spent two years in and out of homelessness while trying to build a life for herself. She worked from a young age, pushed her way into the tech world, and eventually found the courage to create something of her own. Today she owns and operates The Blank Space NYC, a space built for artists, creators, and people who need somewhere to belong.

We talk about the reality of Gen Z and how their struggles compare to the generations before them. We talk about survival, identity, independence, and the pressure to grow up fast. This conversation is raw, emotional, and honest. It is the real story behind the glamor, the nightlife, the modeling, and the success people see today.

This episode is about resilience, rebuilding, and choosing yourself even when the world tells you not to.

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Surviving family trauma
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⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING
This episode contains discussions about adoption trauma, parental illness, grief, addiction, and moments of suicidal ideation. These topics may be emotionally difficult for some viewers. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you are currently struggling, reach out to someone you trust or a mental health professional before continuing.

On today’s episode of Trauma Behind the Glamor, Rah sits down with Augusto Weber, one of the owners of The Blank Space NYC, to share a story that is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring.

Augusto was born in Peru and adopted at seven years old, brought to New York City to begin a new life with his adoptive mother. Not long after, she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. As a child and teenager, he had to navigate the confusion, responsibility, and emotional weight of watching the person he loved most slowly decline. Despite the challenges, his love for her never wavered.

In one of the most emotional moments of the interview, Augusto opens up about being asked by doctors to pull the plug as his mother lay on her deathbed. He refused. Hours later, in the early morning, he received the call that she had passed away. That moment shattered him.

What followed was a spiral into drugs, alcohol, and self destruction. Augusto speaks openly about the darkness he fell into, the numbness, and the night he found himself ready to take his own life. But instead of breaking, he chose to fight. He chose to live.

Today, Augusto is a creator, a community builder, and the owner of The Blank Space NYC. His space was born from pain, purpose, and the desire to bring people together. His story is not just about trauma. It’s about resilience, identity, and the courage it takes to rebuild when everything feels lost.

This episode is raw, emotional, and deeply human. Behind every success story is someone who had to survive something unimaginable. This is Augusto’s truth.

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