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Trauma Talks : With Russ Tellup
by rtellup
Hi, I’m Russ Tellup, a Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach and Level 1 Brainspotting practitioner. In my podcast "Trauma Talks," I dive into the neuroscience of trauma, exploring somatic healing practices, Polyvagal Theory, and IFS (Internal Family Systems) parts work. I also occasionally address the complexities of narcissistic abuse, offering insights and tools for healing. Join me each week as we navigate the journey of recovery, resilience, and self-discovery together.
Episodes
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If Love Feels Like Eggshells, Your Feet Are Tired
When love feels like walking on eggshells, your body is telling the truth your mind keeps negotiating with. I sit down to unpack codependency as a nervous system strategy—how self-abandonment becomes the price of connection, why calm feels suspicious after chaos, and the subtle ways we confuse...
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If You Were Born Enough, What Changed?
A simple sentence—“you are enough exactly as you are”—can set off a storm in the body. Shoulders tighten, thoughts race, or everything goes numb. We walk through why that happens and how to work with it, not against it, by understanding trauma responses as protective strategies your nervous…
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Healing New Year: Choosing Peace After Toxic Love
Holiday noise can feel like pressure when your body is begging for quiet. We open up about why a low-key New Year can be the bravest choice after a toxic or narcissistically abusive relationship, and how choosing safety over spectacle is not only valid—it’s smart nervous system care. If crowds…
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Using Rhythm, Presence, And Safe Failure To Turn Stress Into Resilience
Healing can feel abstract—until your hands start moving. We sit down with Kevin to unpack Toss Catch Heal, a movement-based approach that uses juggling, rhythm, and bilateral patterns to calm the nervous system, lower rumination, and rebuild confidence after grief and stress. This isn’t about...
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Breaking The Narcissistic Abuse Cycle
What if the “spark” you crave isn’t love at all, but your nervous system chasing relief after chaos? We break down the narcissistic abuse cycle step by step—love bombing, devaluation, discard, and hoovering—and connect each stage to what’s happening inside your body. The result is a clear path…
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What If Death Is A Rebirth Into Purpose
What if grief isn’t a staircase but a spiral that returns to teach us, soften us, and connect us to something larger than loss? That’s the journey Dave Roberts takes us on—former addictions counselor, longtime professor, and host of Teaching Journeys—after losing his 18-year-old daughter, Janine,...
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How A Veteran Turned Grief Into A Lifeline For 600+ Children
What does it take to help a child rewrite their story after losing a parent who served? We sit down with Joe Lewis, a multi-branch veteran and founder of Angels of America’s Fallen, to unpack a simple, powerful model: pair each child with a coach or instructor in a passion they choose—sports,...
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What happens when a child learns that tears invite pain—and how a man unlearns it
What if your first lesson about emotion was that tears invite pain? That’s the blueprint Russ carried from infancy through a childhood on Ohio streets where “Russ doesn’t cry” became a badge and a prison. We follow that thread from early punishment for need, to a teenage funeral where sixteen…
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Juggling Your Way Out of Trauma
When grief and trauma threaten to pull you under, what if the most effective medicine wasn't sitting still, but moving with purpose? Kevin Howely discovered this truth firsthand after losing his sister, father, and mother in rapid succession between 2017 and 2020. Drawing on his unique background...
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Not Good Enough: Healing Core Beliefs and Anxiety
What if the inner voice telling you "I'm not good enough" isn't just an occasional thought, but a core belief driving everything you do? Sabrina Troback, registered counselor and author of "Not Good Enough," reveals how these deeply-held beliefs form through generations of family patterns and...
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Body Wisdom: Finding Your Voice After Losing Everything
Michelle Hollingbrooks' extraordinary story begins with a mosquito bite that changed everything. At thirteen, this seemingly insignificant event transmitted equine encephalitis, causing her brain to swell and plunging her into a seven-day coma. The aftermath was devastating – she awoke blind…
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The Art of Self-Acceptance Through Hypnotic Healing
The episode centers around the theme of self-love and acceptance through the practice of hypnotherapy. With a focus on letting go of negative beliefs and cultivating a positive sense of self-worth, listeners are guided through a relaxing hypnotherapy session that aims to nurture inner kindness…
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When the past holds you back:A guide to emotional liberation
What if the very things meant to protect us are holding us back? Join me, Russ Tellup, as we unravel the complexities of trauma and its grip on our lives. Through an enlightening discussion, I shed light on how our bodies cling to past experiences, shaping behaviors and patterns that can stifle…
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Healing Deep Wounds: Exploring Trauma Recovery with Nat Jovanovic
What if the answers to healing deep emotional wounds lie within ourselves? Join us as Nat Jovanovic, a trauma therapist and owner of Bright Horizons Therapies, shares their poignant journey from surviving childhood abuse to becoming a beacon of hope for others seeking the same healing. Nat…
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Embracing Grief: Transformative Healing Through Trauma and Faith. An Interview with Chris Mamone
ChatGPT Imagine viewing the toughest moments of your life as "gifts in crappy wrapping paper." That's exactly the paradigm shift grief and acceptance coach Chris Mamone has embraced. This week, Chris joins us to share his transformative journey from personal trauma to becoming a beacon of hope…
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The Journey to Healing: Mind, Body, and Soul. An interview with Brinn Langdale.
What if the key to healing is understanding the complex tapestry of parts within us? Join us on Trauma Talks as we sit down with Brinn Langdale, an expert in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and a licensed therapist, who shares her journey from chaos to clarity. Through the lens of IFS, Brinn…
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Breaking the Cycle: Reclaiming Power from Trauma and Toxicity
Welcome to Trauma-Informed Healing, a weekly podcast where we explore the profound impact of trauma on the nervous system and provide tools for healing and transformation. Hosted by Russ Tellup, a trauma-informed somatic coach specializing in narcissistic abuse recovery and Brainspotting, this...
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Breaking Free from Freeze: Techniques for Healing and Growth
In this episode of "Trauma Informed," host Russ delves into the often-overlooked freeze response, offering insights and personal experiences to help listeners navigate this debilitating state. Russ shares his journey of overcoming a freeze response following a major life change, emphasizing the...
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Finding Safety: A Guided Exercise for Overcoming Trauma Responses
Welcome to "Trauma Informed," a weekly podcast hosted by Russ, a trauma-informed somatic coach from MindBodySpirit, LLC. In this episode, Russ guides listeners through an exercise designed to help recognize and alleviate trauma responses. Russ begins by encouraging listeners to tune into their...
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Unlocking Healing: RTT and Psychedelics with Sarah Griffiths - Part 2
Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Trauma Informed" with your host, Russ, a Trauma Informed Somatic Life Coach. In this second part of our conversation with the brilliant Sarah Griffiths, an accomplished RTT therapist and expert in psychedelics, we delve deep into the specifics of Rapid...
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Understanding Trauma: The Body's Response and Path to Healing
Welcome to Trauma Informed, the weekly podcast that delves into the impact of trauma on our bodies and nervous systems. I'm your host, Russ, a trauma-informed Semitic life coach and founder of MindBodySpirit LLC. In this episode, we explore the core of trauma, how it affects us, and why it can...
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Am I a Narcissist? Exploring the Signs and Myths
Am I a narcissist? It's a hell of a question. And if you're asking yourself that question, this episode is for you. Have you been told by a spouse, partner, friend, coworker, or family member that you're a narcissist? And are you considering the fact that you may be looking for answers? Well…
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Unlocking Healing with Cereset: An In-Depth Conversation
Hey there, thanks for joining us. This is Trauma Informed, a weekly podcast about trauma, our nervous systems, and understanding how they fit together. My name is Russ. I'm a somatic life coach with MindBodySpirit LLC, and this week we're going to talk about Cereset. Cereset is a modality that…
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From Trauma to Triumph: Healing Through Somatic Coaching
Welcome to "Trauma-Informed," a podcast by Russ Tellep, a trauma-informed somatic life coach from MindBodySpirit, LLC. In this episode, Russ shares his personal story of early trauma and its lifelong impact on his physical and emotional well-being. Listeners will learn about how trauma manifests…
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Unlocking Trauma: A Journey to Healing and Transformation
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast! Join us as we embark on an exciting and transformative journey to understand trauma, its impact, and ways to heal. Host Russ shares his personal story of working with life coach Sarah Griffiths and exploring various therapeutic approaches…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi, I’m Russ Tellup, a Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach and Level 1 Brainspotting practitioner. In my podcast "Trauma Talks," I dive into the neuroscience of trauma, exploring somatic healing practices, Polyvagal Theory, and IFS (Internal Family Systems) parts work. I also occasionally address the complexities of narcissistic abuse, offering insights and tools for healing. Join me each week as we navigate the journey of recovery, resilience, and self-discovery together.
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Hi, I’m Russ Tellup, a Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach and Level 1 Brainspotting practitioner. In my podcast "Trauma Talks," I dive into the neuroscience of trauma, exploring somatic healing practices, Polyvagal Theory, and IFS (Internal Family Systems) parts work. I also occasionally address the...
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