EP164: Reclaiming Her Voice After Trauma with Simone Swartz

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What does it take to rebuild your life after trauma tries to silence you? In this deeply personal episode, Simone Swartz shares her journey from military service and survival to becoming a PTSD advocate, author, speaker, and life coach dedicated to helping others heal. Simone opens up about the realities of poverty, enlistment during the aftermath of 9/11, military sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury, and the long road of reclaiming her mental health after years of struggling in silence. Through honest reflection, she discusses how PTSD affected every aspect of her life and why healing required far more than simply “moving on” from trauma.Jeremy and Simone also dive into the importance of mental health awareness, the role service dogs can play in recovery, and why trauma healing must address the whole person — physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. Simone shares how starting a nonprofit helped her rediscover her voice, the difficult decision to step away from it to pursue a larger mission, and why creating positivity and purpose is essential for long-term healing. Along the way, they discuss resilience, advocacy, community, and the importance of speaking openly about PTSD and trauma in both military and civilian life. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, growth is messy, and reclaiming your voice after adversity can change not only your own life but the lives of countless others as well.Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @Pod.IntotheUnknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - Into the Unknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Simone Swartz:Website: https://www.ptsdandwhathelpedme.com/The Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2ZJTWD4?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apan_dp_KVDSVG8EVRCDPEY5GF4N&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apan_dp_KVDSVG8EVRCDPEY5GF4N&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apan_dp_KVDSVG8EVRCDPEY5GF4N&bestFormat=true&titleSource=trueInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsdandwhathelpedmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servicedoginnewyorkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PTSDandwhathelpedmeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PTSDandwhathelpedmeAre you looking to start a podcast? Check out my free "Jump Start to Podcasting Guide" or reach out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠