Trauma Uncensored

Rita Peters lost her husband Shawn to familial ALS in February 2022. Four months later, she lost his younger brother to the same disease. In this conversation, Rita walks Brooke through what it actually feels like to grieve someone every day for months before they are gone, why year two of widowhood broke her body in ways she never expected, and the moment her son told her she had “made a museum” out of their home that finally cracked her open to healing.This episode is for anyone navigating anticipatory grief, caregiver burnout, sudden identity loss, or the messy nonlinear work of rebuilding yourself after the person who shaped you is gone. Rita is a prosecutor, mother, and now first-time author whose honesty about therapy, shopping addiction, chronic pain, and figuring out “what kind of eggs she likes” will stay with you long after the credits roll.Connect with Trauma UncensoredWebsite: traumauncensored.comInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @traumauncensoredEmail the team: [email protected] Brooke: [email protected] Warning: This episode discusses terminal illness, caregiving, anticipatory grief, death, and genetic disease risk.About the GuestRita Peters is a career prosecutor, mother of two, and author whose life was upended in 2021 when her husband Shawn was diagnosed with familial ALS, the same disease that had taken his father and would take his younger brother just months after Shawn's death in February 2022. Rita served as Shawn's primary caregiver while continuing to prosecute sex crimes and human trafficking cases, then walked a four-year road through grief, identity loss, and what she calls reinvention. She wrote a book about her ALS journey as her own form of therapy and now speaks openly about anticipatory grief, caregiver trauma, and the lifelong reality of carrying genetic risk forward to her children.About the HostBrooke Scherer is the creator and host of the Trauma Uncensored Podcast, where she leads honest, unfiltered conversations about trauma, grief, mental health, and healing. She is also mother to Logan, Mallory, and Mila.In 2016, Brooke's world was shattered when her son Logan was killed by a distracted driver. In the silence that followed, she found a culture unequipped to talk about child loss, grief, and trauma in any honest way. That silence became her mission.Brooke built Trauma Uncensored to offer what she once needed most: a space to speak openly, without judgment, timelines, or expectation. Through her own story and conversations with survivors, mental health professionals, and others whose lives have been permanently altered, she reminds listeners they are not alone.She believes trauma permanently changes us, but it does not have to define the limits of our lives.

Brooke sits down with Chris Carr, a 20 year Boston Police officer whose career spans patrol, special operations, SWAT, and now the academy. Chris shares how law enforcement ran in his family, then walks through the moment his “normal day” in 2021 turned into gunfire through a door and an image that still lives in his body. From there, the conversation moves into what happened after the scene cleared, panic attacks, night terrors, drinking, and the fear of losing control. Chris and Brooke also talk about the stigma of being seen as weak, why peer support can feel risky even when it exists, and how the job can desensitize you in ways your family feels first. Brooke connects that to her own dad, and what she misunderstood for years after Logan’s death. This episode is a grounded look at what trauma does over time and what changes when you finally let someone in.In This Episode We ExploreFamily legacy and the path into policing;A 2021 barricaded call that changed everything;Panic attacks, night terrors, and the cost of holding it in;Stigma, peer support, and the fear of looking weak;Desensitization and the impact on families.Connect with Trauma UncensoredWebsite: traumauncensored.comInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @traumauncensoredEmail the team: [email protected] Brooke: [email protected] Warning: This episode includes discussion of gun violence, an officer involved shooting scene, workplace trauma, panic attacks and night terrors, alcohol use, strong language, and the impact of cumulative trauma on families.About the GuestChris Carr is a 20-year veteran of the Boston Police Department, with experience in patrol, SWAT, Special Operations, and now the Police Academy. Coming from a multi-generational law enforcement family, Chris built what many would see as a dream career, while quietly carrying the weight of cumulative trauma. In 2021, a call where three teammates were shot in front of him forced everything to the surface. What followed were night terrors, panic attacks, and emotional collapse. With the support of his wife and team, he sought help and began healing through EMDR. Today, Chris has stepped away from SWAT, prioritizes his family, and serves as an academy instructor, using his story to mentor the next generation.About the HostBrooke Scherer is the creator and host of the Trauma Uncensored Podcast, where she leads honest, unfiltered conversations about trauma, grief, mental health, and healing. She is also mother to Logan, Mallory, and Mila.In 2016, Brooke's world was shattered when her son Logan was killed by a distracted driver. In the silence that followed, she found a culture unequipped to talk about child loss, grief, and trauma in any honest way. That silence became her mission.Brooke built Trauma Uncensored to offer what she once needed most: a space to speak openly, without judgment, timelines, or expectation. Through her own story and conversations with survivors, mental health professionals, and others whose lives have been permanently altered, she reminds listeners they are not alone.She believes trauma permanently changes us, but it does not have to define the limits of our lives.If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke sits down with Cassie Dobbs, a licensed professional counselor, registered art therapist, and fellow in thanatology with Riley Grief Services at Riley Children’s Health. Cassie shares how losing her dad at 18 shaped her path, and why art became the place she could go when words were not enough. Brooke reflects on Mallory’s grief journey, the role Riley Grief Services played for their family, and why kids often need a space that is not home, not school, and not their parents to say what they are carrying. Together they talk about how creativity can restore a sense of choice and control after a loss, how making something with your hands can open conversations that feel impossible, and why peer support matters so much for kids and teens. The episode also explores continuing bonds, including how siblings can stay connected to a brother or sister they lost, even when they never met them.In This Episode We ExploreHow art therapy helps when words are not enough;Choice and control as healing tools after loss;Continued bonds, keeping a loved one present in everyday life;Supporting bereaved siblings, including kids who never met the sibling they grieve;Peer support, grief camps, and why community changes outcomesConnect with Trauma UncensoredWebsite: traumauncensored.comInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @traumauncensoredEmail the team: [email protected] Brooke: [email protected] Warning: This episode includes discussion of child loss and bereaved siblings, substance use disorder and a parent’s death, traumatic grief, divorce, and mental health topics including anxiety, OCD, and coping in long-term grief. Listener discretion is advised.About the GuestCassie Dobbs is a licensed professional counselor, registered art therapist, and Fellow in Thanatology (the study of death, grief, and loss). Cassie works with Riley Grief Services at Riley Children’s Health in Indianapolis, where she supports children and families navigating some of the most difficult and emotional moments of their lives. Through the loss of her, Cassie found healing through art, which led her to find work in grief counseling and art therapy. Cassie helps people process loss in ways that often go beyond words, creating space for expression, understanding, and healing when grief feels overwhelming.National Alliance for Children’s Grief: https://nacg.org/American Art Therapy Association: https://arttherapy.org/Doug Center: https://www.dougy.org/Coalition to Support Grieving Students: https://grievingstudents.org/About the HostBrooke Scherer is the creator and host of the Trauma Uncensored Podcast, where she leads honest, unfiltered conversations about trauma, grief, mental health, and healing. She is also mother to Logan, Mallory, and Mila.In 2016, Brooke's world was shattered when her son Logan was killed by a distracted driver. In the silence that followed, she found a culture unequipped to talk about child loss, grief, and trauma in any honest way. That silence became her mission.Brooke built Trauma Uncensored to offer what she once needed most: a space to speak openly, without judgment, timelines, or expectation. Through her own story and conversations with survivors, mental health professionals, and others whose lives have been permanently altered, she reminds listeners they are not alone.She believes trauma permanently changes us, but it does not have to define the limits of our lives.

For Episode 50, Brooke takes us back to the beginning. This is a rerun of Episode 1, the first time she shared the story that started Trauma Uncensored, the day her family’s life split into “before” and “after.” Brooke and Andres explain why the show exists, healing out loud, telling the hard stories, and building a place where people feel less alone. Brooke recounts the violent crash that killed her nine-year-old son, Logan, and why she refuses to call it an accident. She shares what she remembers, what she smelled when she woke up, the frantic scan of the car, the moment her body went into pure survival, and the lifelong imprint of what she saw that day. The episode also touches on why this case became a landmark distracted driving conviction years later, and why Brooke believes the fight is bigger than one family.In this episode we explore:The mission of Trauma Uncensored, and what “healing out loud” meansBrooke’s “before and after” life, and the day everything changedWhy language matters, accident vs. preventable crashGraphic reality, trauma memory, and survival responsesDistracted driving accountability, and why this story continues_____________________________________________________________Email Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releases⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredWebsite, Merch, & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.traumauncensored.com/⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________________________________Content Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of child death, graphic descriptions of a fatal car crash scene, severe injuries, CPR attempts, traumatic grief, and strong language.If you’re struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke welcomes back John Kinsey and Carolyn Clennon for a raw, honest conversation about what first responder work really looks like after the adrenaline wears off. They talk about expectation versus reality, how a “sick person” call can become a cardiac arrest, and why you learn to make decisions fast even when you do not have perfect information. John shares how the job can tax relationships and emotions over time, and Carolyn explains why confidence and compartmentalization are often survival tools, not coldness. Brooke connects the conversation to her own crash, what she misunderstood for years, and how compassion can grow when you finally understand the system behind the scene. They also unpack misconceptions, the difference between EMT and paramedic, why people should stop calling them ambulance drivers, and what it takes to protect your nervous system before the bucket overflows.In this episode we explore:How the job changes you, at work and at home;Compartmentalization, confidence, and desensitization;Triage decisions, urban vs rural realities, and unseen limitations;Boundaries, balance, and what helps keep the bucket from spilling;Misconceptions about EMS and what deserves more respect._____________________________________________________________Email Us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releases⁠⁠Instagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredWebsite, Merch, & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.traumauncensored.com/⁠⁠_____________________________________________________________Content Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of child death, traumatic crash response, graphic injury references, suicide and suicide-related language, substance use and alcoholism, and first responder trauma, stress, and burnout.If you’re struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke is joined by Stephen Teal, a retired firefighter with 32 years in the fire service, to talk about what first responders carry and what finally forces it into the open. Stephen explains how humor and compartmentalization became the default coping tools, until one unexpected trigger hit his body like a warning light. From there, the conversation moves into what actually helps, peer support that understands the job, debriefing that is accessible, and a culture shift where it is normal to admit a call affected you. Stephen also shares the work he stepped into in his last years of service, helping expand recovery pathways, reduce overdose harm, and connect people with treatment through mobile outreach, peer programs, and medication-assisted treatment. This episode is both a reality check and a lifeline, for first responders, families, and anyone carrying too much alone.In this episode we explore:Why pediatrics and family calls hit differently, and how triggers show upHumor, compartmentalization, and what happens when the bucket overflowsPeer support programs that meet crews right after the hard callsSubstance use stigma, Narcan realities, and why compassion changes outcomesTaking the first step to ask for help before it gets worse_____________________________________________________________Stephen's Links:CORE Network: https://www.flcorenetwork.com/_____________________________________________________________Email Us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releases⁠⁠Instagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredWebsite, Merch, & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.traumauncensored.com/⁠⁠_____________________________________________________________Content Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of first responder trauma and PTSD, pediatric medical emergencies and child death, graphic injury references, suicide and suicide-related language, overdose response and Narcan, substance use disorder and medication-assisted treatment, and stigma in recovery.If you’re struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke is joined by Elizabeth “Liz” Boring, a licensed social worker and Fellow in Thanatology who supports families through Riley Grief Services at Riley Children’s Health. Brooke shares how Liz’s presence shaped her own grief journey, including small acts of remembrance that mattered more than people realize. Together they break down what thanatology is, why grief is not a mental health disorder, and how society’s discomfort with death can leave bereaved families isolated. Liz gently corrects common misconceptions, especially the idea that grief should shrink with time, and offers a more honest picture: the loss stays, but your capacity to carry it can grow. They also talk about why the dominant emotion in grief is often longing, why that longing is frequently misunderstood, and how families can navigate different grief styles under one roof. The episode closes with practical guidance for supporting grieving children and showing up for people when you do not know what to say.In this episode we explore:What thanatology is and why grief education matters;Why grief has no timeline, and what actually changes over time;Longing versus sadness, and why that distinction matters;Different grief styles inside families, and how to communicate needs;Supporting grieving kids with honesty, preparation, and the right resources._____________________________________________________________Liz's Guest Links:National Alliance for Children's Grief: https://nacg.org/National Coalition to Support Grieving Students: https://grievingstudents.org/What's Your Grief: https://whatsyourgrief.com/_____________________________________________________________Email Us: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Be a guest: ⁠[email protected]⁠Newsletter: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releases⁠Instagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredWebsite, Merch, & More: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.traumauncensored.com/⁠_____________________________________________________________Content Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of child loss and bereaved parenting, traumatic grief, longing and complicated emotions, references to suicidal-sounding statements as an expression of grief (not a diagnosis), and guidance for supporting grieving children and families.If you’re struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke sits down with Glenn Davis, a Florida firefighter-paramedic and longtime EMS educator, for a candid conversation about cumulative trauma and the moment his body finally said “enough.” Glenn describes his first PTSD collapse at home, the calls that quietly piled up behind the scenes, and how hard it was to admit he could teach about mental health while still missing it in himself. He also shares the role his wife played in keeping him alive, creating a safe space, pushing him to debrief, and helping him name what he was carrying. The episode turns toward what changed everything, a treatment journey Glenn calls a game changer, and what it felt like when the noise in his head finally quieted after decades. Glenn also explains why he is speaking now, the colleagues he has lost, the stigma that keeps people silent, and the hope that one more person can choose help before it is too late.In this episode we explore:Cumulative trauma and the first PTSD collapse at home;Triggers, flashbacks, and why pediatric calls hit differently;Marriage, faith, and building real support inside the home;TMS explained in plain language, plus sleep and nervous system recovery;Stigma, suicide loss in the profession, and why Glenn is telling the truth now.Glenn's Guest Links:eTMS Florida https://etmsflorida.com/JLC Services https://jlcservicesinc.net/Glenn's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gdavis09/Email Us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releases⁠⁠Instagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredWebsite, Merch, & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.traumauncensored.com/⁠⁠Content Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of PTSD, cumulative trauma in first responders, pediatric medical trauma, depression, suicidality, suicide loss of colleagues, sleep deprivation, and treatment discussion including transcranial magnetic stimulation.If you’re struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke sits down with her longtime friend Carolyn Clennon, a paramedic in Indianapolis, for an honest look at what EMS work asks of a person over time. Carolyn shares what paramedic school demanded, how quickly burnout can build when you are expected to reset and go right back in service, and why the gap in support can feel louder than the sirens. She also talks about the double standard in how lifesaving work gets recognized, and what that does to morale when you are carrying hard calls day after day. Brooke and Carolyn make space for the human side of the job, the moments you cannot unsee, the questions people should stop asking, and the practical kinds of care that actually help. The episode ends with a reminder that lands softly but hits deep, sometimes the most powerful thing you can offer is not a procedure. It is comfort.In this episode we explore:What paramedic school and 911 work demand over time;Burnout, back-to-service pressure, and why support must be proactive;Recognition gaps and the “just your job” double standard;Prevention and public education that could save lives;Why comfort is part of care.Email Us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releases⁠⁠Instagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredWebsite, Merch, & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.traumauncensored.com/⁠⁠Content Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of traumatic medical calls, workplace stress and burnout, suicide, overdose response and Narcan, pediatric cardiac arrest and infant death, and preventable infant safety risks.If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke finally does the deep-dive episode listeners have been asking for, an EMDR-focused conversation with Alice, an EMDR specialist recommended by Brooke’s own therapist. Brooke shares how EMDR first entered her life after Logan’s death, why she was too hijacked for it to land back then, and what changed when she returned to it years later alongside ketamine therapy. She also shares a personal update about filing for divorce, and how EMDR helped her connect present-day patterns to childhood wounds and the belief that love is not safe. From there, Alice breaks down EMDR in plain language, where it came from, what trauma responses look like in the body, why some people develop PTSD and others do not, and what complex PTSD really means. They talk through frozen memories, adaptive versus maladaptive networks, the importance of preparation phases, and why EMDR is not about living in the past, it is about being present enough to heal what still gets triggered today.In this episode we explore:What EMDR is, how it started, and why it works;Fight, flight, freeze, collapse, and how trauma responses develop;Complex PTSD and how repeated danger reshapes the nervous system;Why prep and resourcing matter before reprocessing;Letting go of control and staying present during healing.Alice Guest Links: Website: https://www.alicestricklin.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063789169941#Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicestricklincounseling/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQGPlsE834R0hUlh-2gYedAEmail Us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releases⁠⁠Instagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredWebsite, Merch, & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.traumauncensored.com/⁠⁠Content Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of child loss, divorce, childhood trauma, emotional abuse and unsafe caregiving, complex PTSD, dissociation, suicidal thoughts, OCD, and detailed discussion of trauma responses and treatment modalities including EMDR and ketamine therapy.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

In Part Two with Bri, Brooke returns to the day Rio was born and what happened after the C-section, when something felt wrong immediately and Andres was pulled into another room while Bri lay in recovery, waiting. Bri describes holding fear with an open hand, trying not to spiral into every “what if,” and the shock of navigating decisions while groggy, stitched up, and separated from her baby. Then the story widens into the grief that was already in motion: Bri’s mom’s dementia and the weight of bringing family into a NICU filled with alarms, other babies, and other parents living their own worst days. Bri shares one of the most tender moments of the episode, a brief window where her mom recognized her, lit up, and asked about the baby. Brooke and Bri talk about secondary losses, permission to feel anger, and why reframing is a practice, not a requirement, especially when you are exhausted.We explore:C-section aftermath, separation, and waiting for answersNICU overwhelm and how the environment intensifies fearDementia, grief, and the ache of the moments you do not getReframing fatigue, permission to feel it all, and grace for yourselfTrauma stored in the body, EMDR, movement, and bilateral tools.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: email [email protected]: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of traumatic birth and C-section recovery, NICU hospitalization and critically ill infants, fear of infant loss, dementia and caregiver stress, grief and secondary losses, anger in grief, and discussion of trauma responses and treatment tools including EMDR and somatic practices.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

This episode picks up right where last week left off, this time from Bri’s side of the story. Brooke sits with Bri, Andres’ wife and Rio’s mom, to talk about the quieter kind of trauma that can start long before a medical crisis: the waiting, the hoping, the expectations you did not realize you were holding. Bri shares what it felt like to navigate pregnancy fears, early bleeding, the pressure of “geriatric pregnancy” labels, and the grief of watching a carefully imagined birth plan unravel. From there, she walks through the intensity of trying to flip a breech baby, the pain and fear inside an ECV attempt, and the moment the C-section became unavoidable. Along the way, Bri and Brooke talk about how emotions are information, how healing is a practice, and what it means to stay present in uncertainty, especially when your body and your baby are both unknowns. The episode ends with a clear pivot: this is part one, and the hospital and NICU story continues next.In this episode, we explore:Pregnancy anxiety, expectations, and the grief under “normal” milestonesBreech birth, ECV attempts, and fear around anesthesia and controlC-section realities, dissociation, and what nobody prepares you forEmotional regulation, capacity, and staying honest in the unknownWhy this story continues, and what comes after dischargeEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of pregnancy anxiety and pregnancy loss fears, bleeding during pregnancy, fertility and IVF references, medical stigma, intense pain during a medical procedure, anesthesia and surgical risks, emergency C-section discussion, dissociation, infant medical concerns including NICU and surgery planning, and discussion of infant illness and infant death.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke sits down with producer Andres for an episode that feels like both a reunion and a turning point. Andres shares the first major trauma of his life, open-heart surgery at six years old, the moment he was told he was pronounced dead on the table, and what he remembers about the time that followed. From there, the conversation moves into how early medical trauma can echo for decades, shaping fear, avoidance, and the way the body reacts long after the crisis ends. Brooke and Andres also talk honestly about spirituality, the stories we are allowed to hold without being challenged, and how healing can change the charge around a memory, even if it never disappears. In the second half, Andres tells the story of his daughter Rio’s birth, the shock of an immediate NICU emergency, and how a lifetime of survival taught him how to stay calm when his child needed him most.We explore:Near-death experience, memory, and what can be hard to explainMedical trauma, triggers, and nervous system responses that lingerSpirituality, belief, and making room for different experiencesNICU realities, parenting under stress, and the power of supportPerspective without toxic positivity, and why choice still mattersEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of child loss, near-death experience, pediatric heart surgery and medical trauma, vomiting and pain, anxiety and OCD, spirituality and belief, traumatic birth and emergency C-section, NICU hospitalization, infant surgery and medical procedures, feeding tubes, and discussion of other critically ill infants and infant death.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke welcomes therapist and friend Tara for a candid conversation about loving her brother Cody, losing him to an accidental fentanyl overdose at 37, and learning how community holds what one person cannot. Tara shares growing up with two older brothers, the long arc of Cody’s addiction, and why highly sensitive people can be especially vulnerable. She explains addiction in plain language, comparing the brain’s pull to check a phone with the biochemical hijack of substances, and unpacks why “it is not your fault” and “it is still your work” can both be true. Together they talk Al-Anon and 12-step wisdom, practicing powerlessness without abandoning love, and the therapist’s careful use of self-disclosure. They also stay with continuing bonds after death, keeping a person as “is,” not “was,” and the everyday rituals that make space for grief and connection. The episode closes with part of Tara’s eulogy for Cody, a tender portrait beyond his illness.We explore:Addiction, sensitivity, and a clear, accessible brain-based explanationAl-Anon, powerlessness, and why community changes outcomesWhat therapists mean by self-disclosure, used as a tool for safetyContinuing bonds, “is not was,” and simple connection ritualsEncouragement for families living with addiction and after lossTara's Link:https://www.villagewellcounseling.com/work-with-taraEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of accidental fentanyl overdose, substance use disorder, Narcan use, grief, child loss, distracted-driving crash, OCD, medication and ketamine treatment, EMDR, Al-Anon, and 12-step recovery.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke welcomes Daniel for a candid conversation about growing up in chaos, choosing a different path in seventh grade, and what it took to build a steady life as an adult. Daniel describes a childhood shaped by addiction, violence around the home, and the day he drew a hard line and moved in with his grandmother. He shares the grief and complexity of his mother’s overdose, how therapy and ministry school helped him move from anger to forgiveness, and the role his marriage played in learning safety and consistency. Together, they talk about surrender over control, the long game of small daily changes, and forgiving people who could not be who you needed them to be. The episode closes with breaking generational patterns and practicing presence with their kids.We explore:Choosing a different path in seventh grade and leaving an unsafe homeGrieving a parent’s overdose and the slow work of forgivenessMarriage, faith, and consistency as anchors during healingSurrender versus control, and why small changes compoundBreaking generational patterns and parenting with presenceEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of childhood exposure to violence, parental substance use, overdose death, abandonment, generational trauma, perfectionism and control, Christian faith, cancer diagnosis and surgery, therapy and ministry school, marriage strain, and parenting after trauma.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke sits down with Shayna to trace a decade of grief after her father’s death was quickly deemed a murder-suicide. Shayna walks through the calls, the drive-way “funeral march,” and the details that never added up, then names what living with unanswered questions does to a nervous system. Brooke grounds the conversation in real tools that help, talking about EMDR and ketamine-assisted therapy alongside medication and everyday self-care. Together they explore what it means to pause the hunt for answers without abandoning love, to let community hold some of the weight, and to choose presence on ordinary days. The episode closes with permission to be both the kid who misses her dad and the adult who advocates for better processes, boundaries, and support.We explore:When “official” answers don’t fit, and how ambiguity compounds traumaEMDR, ketamine therapy, antidepressants, and practical regulation toolsGiving yourself permission to pause the investigation and still honor your personCommunity, creative outlets, and reframing “new normal” into honest next stepsEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of gun violence, homicide, suicide, police investigation practices, traumatic grief, seizures/epilepsy, mental health treatment including EMDR, ketamine therapy, and antidepressants, and family dynamics.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke welcomes Lindsay, Melanie, and Michelle back for a frank panel on what it really takes to begin again after grief and harm. They name the difference between chasing a “new normal” and telling the truth about a life that changed, and how fear, guilt, and shame collide with hope when you choose to move forward. Lindsay describes IVF after her son Christian’s death, a miscarriage, and the faith that carried her to Chance’s birth. Melanie talks about dating, remarriage, and parenting through waves of guilt while slowly building a larger toolbox for healing. Michelle shares leaving abuse, learning to trust with her husband Paul, and the work it takes to protect a marriage after trauma. The group closes with perspective shifts in parenting, choosing presence over perfection, and an invite for listeners to send questions for future panels.In this episode we explore:Rejecting “new normal,” telling the truth about life after loss, IVF, miscarriage, and holding hope through setbacks. Remarriage after widowhood, guilt, and rebuilding trust. Boundaries after abuse, patience, and doing the work. Parenting and partnership with perspective, not perfection.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of child loss, spousal loss, abuse, infertility, IVF, miscarriage, marital strain, faith, therapy, and coping after trauma.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke welcomes Marla Grant, a longtime grief guide who has lived what she teaches. Marla shares the neonatal loss she could not fully grieve until decades later, the years with her daughter Nicole and the shock of her relapse and death, and the very different work of grieving her son Ryan after suicide. Together they name why grief is not a straight line, why comparing pain helps no one, and how choice shows up in the small, daily ways we care for ourselves and each other. Marla offers three touchstones that shaped her recovery, personal responsibility, acceptance, and willingness, and a gentle reminder to talk about people’s children because silence can wound. The conversation also touches the grief Olympics, waves that return without warning, and keeping a relationship with loved ones in the present tense.We explore:Delayed grief after neonatal loss, then a classroom moment that unlocked itNicole’s life, relapse, and how everyday absence changes a homeRyan’s death by suicide and what compassion looks like for the living and the deadWhy grief is not stages, and how to ride the wavesChoice, personal responsibility, acceptance, and willingness in practiceGuest LinksMarla's Website:www.inspiredgriefrecovery.comMyths About Grief: Six Major Concepts that Keep You from Moving Forward (free book that includes free 30-minute chat with Marla)https://www.inspiredgriefrecovery.com/eventMarla's Substack:https://substack.com/@marlagrantEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of stillbirth and neonatal loss, pediatric cancer and death, suicide loss, grief and nonlinearity, spiritual experiences, and practical coping.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke sits down with Pearl to share the day her son Matthew died and the years that followed, from the midnight dread she could not shake to the morning she saw a headline about a single-car crash and recognized her family’s vehicle. Pearl recounts calling hospitals, then the morgue, and learning there had been no next-of-kin notification before an organ donation call arrived. She traces the investigation gaps, the rumors she had to correct, and the complicated layers of identity, race, and belonging Matthew carried as a mixed-race adoptee. The conversation widens to Christmas after loss, naming both the rituals that help and the years you cannot decorate at all, and then toward Pearl’s work with women on boundaries and self-care. Her rock-in-the-pocket practice, learning that no is a complete sentence, and the retreats she leads show what rebuilding can look like when you choose yourself and keep going. We explore:The night of calls, the morning news alert, and the confirmation no parent wants to make. What was and was not said by officials, and why clear next-of-kin processes matter. Adoption, identity, and how belonging struggles can shape coping. Holidays after child loss, from ornament blankets to years you keep it simple. Boundaries, the rock practice, and learning to say no without apology. Guest Links:Women's Successful Living Retreats: www.wslivingretreats.comSHERO My Visionary Guide: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQtCOVwnVpCYZ5hR_WlGBqNDjfUD6q0Q0xLxrsgyPGONAtw/viewform?usp=headerSHERO Reset: Journal and Coloring Book: https://amzn.to/48VF3QBVision Unfiltered - Axing Out Limiting Beliefs & Design Your 2026 SHERO Vision! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ei1srrDXD/Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of child loss, DUI and single-vehicle crash, racism and family conflict, alcohol use, law-enforcement notification gaps, grief during holidays, and boundary setting in recovery. If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke sits down with John Kinzie, a Florida firefighter-paramedic who worked Logan’s crash and later became a close family friend. John traces how cumulative loss, the crash, and job culture pushed him toward heavy drinking, the December 2018 night he checked into a hotel intending not to leave, and the moment he chose help instead. They talk frankly about stigma in fire and EMS, why some clinicians and programs miss the mark, and what real support can look like for first responders and families. John shares how 12-step community, peer support, and concrete department changes made recovery possible, and he closes with the simple practices he uses on hard days: prayer, brief quiet, and helping someone else. We explore:The day of the crash from the medic’s side, including getting struck by a vehicle while rushing in, and the first time he cried on a call. Depression, drinking to numb, and the hotel night that became a turning point toward sobriety. Stigma, peer support, and building real pathways to help inside departments. Practical tools for regulation and perspective when the job gets heavy. GUEST LINKS:Contact John: [email protected] ; 352-403-1230Meditation for Fidgety Skepticshttps://amzn.to/3KTkT0rNational Alliance on Mental Illnesshttps://www.nami.org/Hernando County Fire Rescue PEER Support Teamhttps://www.facebook.com/share/17ooNQrLY2/?mibextid=wwXIfrFirst Repsonders Foundation https://firstrespondersfoundation.org/Hernando County Fire Rescue Community Paramedicshttps://www.facebook.com/share/17iZMD7sEv/?mibextid=wwXIfr Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of pediatric death, first responder trauma, depression, alcohol use disorder, suicidal ideation, emergency psychiatric care, stigma in public safety, and recovery resources including 12-step community and peer support. If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke welcomes licensed professional counselor Christopher O’Riley to unpack how mindfulness helps a chronically stressed nervous system, and why ten minutes can truly change your day. Christopher shares his path from a chaotic adolescence into a daily practice that ended substance use before age 20, then led to clinical training and decades in addiction and trauma care. Together they talk about the parasympathetic “breather” mindfulness provides, doomscrolling that looks like rest but isn’t, and simple ways to weave presence into drives, dog walks, and dishes. The conversation also explores generational patterns, why many with addiction histories carry unresolved trauma, and how formal practice makes informal presence easier. Christopher closes with details on his live, six-week online mindfulness groups beginning in January, plus encouragement for anyone who wants to begin again with something small today. We explore:What chronic stress looks like today, why doomscrolling isn’t recovery time, and how mindfulness helps the body shift out of fight-or-flight. Christopher’s story, discovering mindfulness at 19, and the life that followed. The “ten minutes a day” research note and building a habit that sticks. Formal vs informal practice, with everyday anchors like breath, walking, showering, and coffee. Trauma, addiction, and why feeling safe in relationships is central to recovery. Remedy Counseling & Wellness:www.remedycw.comMindfulness Groups:https://www.remedycw.com/mindfulness-groupsEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of addiction, childhood trauma, depression and anxiety, nervous system dysregulation, compulsive phone use, and recovery practices including mindfulness and meditation. If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke welcomes her cousin Katie Swisher, whose road to motherhood includes infertility, four miscarriages, and a micro-preemie who redefined hope. Katie traces the early losses and how joy drained out of every positive test, then the day a routine scan became an admission and bedrest. Hannah arrived at 25 weeks, 4 days, just 1 lb 10.8 oz and 12 inches, followed by 117 days in the NICU where alarms, nurses, and new language became daily life. Katie shares the first quiet minute she held Hannah, the long drive to the hospital, and the care team who taught them how to parent a preemie. Later, Henry’s New Year’s Day birth was followed by RSV and postpartum depression that an OB team caught and treated, giving them a “homecoming do-over.” The conversation includes faith, what not to say to grieving parents, and how community and intuition kept nudging them forward.We explore:Infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and hope shrinking to one day at a timeA 25-week delivery, NICU life, and small wins that matteredHenry’s birth, RSV readmission, and postpartum depression caught at an OB visitMedical anxiety after a chiropractic artery dissection and stroke, and why long-term meds helpedFaith, language, and kinder ways to support families after lossGuest Links: Katie's FB Post 1facebook.com/share/p/1CimS3wjeJ/?mibextid=wwXIfrKatie's FB Post 2https://www.facebook.com/511862352/posts/10161400502417353/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=g3ye3GuyOH3S3SA8#Katie's blog entry about first miscarriagehttps://swisherfactory.blogspot.com/2009/08/august-11-2009.html?m=1On Sharing the Silent Grief of Miscarriagehttps://www.calebwilde.com/2014/10/on-sharing-the-silent-grief-of-miscarriage/Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of infertility, recurrent miscarriage, preterm birth and NICU care, postpartum depression, stroke following chiropractic neck manipulation, faith and grief, and pediatric illness.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke welcomes her friend Heather Luna to share how years of depression led her toward inner child work and Kundalini yoga, and why practical nervous system tools changed her life. Brooke sets the table for new listeners and explains the heart behind Trauma Uncensored before introducing Heather’s background in yoga therapy and trauma-informed practice. Heather traces the arc from persistent depression into an unfamiliar meditation practice, then into teacher training where a 40-day kriya coincided with the first day she noticed the old cloud was gone. Together they talk about curiosity over reactivity, what neuroplasticity really means in daily life, and why simple habits matter more than grand plans. Brooke also names her own experiences with shutdown and suicidality, and how stabilization plus practice helped her find steadier ground. The episode closes with two portable regulation tools listeners can try anywhere: extend the exhale by humming or whistling, then keep it going for a few minutes. We explore:A candid origin story of depression, self-medication, and the first steps toward practice. Teacher training, a 40-day meditation, and the moment the cloud lifted. Curiosity versus reactivity, plus a plain-language neuroplasticity sketch. Daily practice that fits real life, not perfection. Two go-anywhere tools for downshifting your system. Guest Links:Heather's official website: https://theheatherluna.com/Book a complementary discovery call:https://calendly.com/swanloveholistics/30minFollow Heather on social media:https://www.instagram.com/swanloveholistics/https://www.facebook.com/swanloveholisticsWhistle, Hum or Sing to Improve Your Health blog post:https://theheatherluna.com/whistle-hum-or-sing-to-improve-your-health/Take an on-demand workshop series with Heather - The Art of Inner Mastery:https://swanloveholistics.heymarvelous.com/product/89804/aboutTry a FREE guided 1:2 ratio breath practice with Heather:https://swanloveholistics.heymarvelous.com/product/60425/free-media/599598Practice kundalini yoga in the comfort of your own home with Heather:https://SwanLoveHolistics.heymarvelous.com/product/54315Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of depression, substance use as self-medication, grief, trauma, suicidal thoughts, OCD, therapy and medication, and somatic and yogic practices. If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke welcomes Marie Cat Bass, a Tennessee horse trainer and nutritionist, for a candid story about survival and repair. Cat traces early years of physical and verbal abuse, the night she called 911 at eighteen, and what it cost to start over on her own. She talks about mother wounds, boundaries that took a decade to build, and the ripple effects of divorce, co-parenting, and a public detour when her ex appeared on reality TV. The conversation turns to healing practices that changed everything for her, especially inner-child work and the letting go method she learned from Michael Singer, and why she now chooses peace over anger. Cat closes with grounded advice for anyone in an abusive situation, including the hardest part, leaving, and what life on the other side can look like.We explore:Calling 911 at eighteen and the moment police lights meant survivalMother wounds, distance, and rebuilding contact with limits that protect youCo-parenting through upheaval, including reality TV fallout on a familyInner-child repair and the letting go method as daily practicePractical encouragement for people planning a safe exitEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of childhood physical and verbal abuse, domestic violence, strangulation risk, religious trauma, divorce, co-parenting conflict, and references to hospitalization.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke sits down with Peggy Davenport, a widow reflecting on the day everything changed and the slow, determined work of building a life afterward. Peggy shares the moments leading up to her husband’s sudden passing, the shock of holding that reality, and the unexpected “signs” that helped her get through the early weeks. She talks about community rallying around her, returning to their catering business, and why therapy, routine, and small steps mattered when nothing felt possible. The conversation moves through timelines that do not behave, the myth that one year solves it, and the choice to let go of control enough to follow the next breadcrumb. Peggy also opens up about dating after loss, faith, and finding purpose in service, including a project to support kids in sports. This is a grounded, hopeful listen for anyone rebuilding after grief and wondering what comes next.We explore:Community showing up and how to accept help without losing yourselfTherapy, routine, and the myth of “being better after a year”Letting go of control to notice the next right stepWork, purpose, and new beginnings after a spouse diesBooks Mentioned: Amazon.com: Guided: The Secret Path to an Illuminated Life (The Path of Light Series): 9780593729571: Jackson, Laura Lynne: BooksSigns: The Secret Language of the Universe (The Path of Light Series): Jackson, Laura Lynne: 9780399591617: Amazon.com: BooksWaking Up Alone: Grief & Healing: Cicero, Julie: 9781425997632: Amazon.com: BooksAmazon.com: The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery (Audible Audio Edition): Brianna Wiest, Stacey Glemboski, Thought Catalog Books: Audible Books & OriginalsEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of sudden spousal loss, grief, faith and spiritual signs, therapy, dating after widowhood, and coping in early bereavement.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke opens her first panel as solo host and gathers Mel, Michelle, and Lindsay to talk honestly about the holidays after grief and change. They trace how traditions shift, why permission to do less can be lifesaving, and what it takes to rebuild connection without pretending everything is fine. Lindsay shares the ache of celebrating with surviving children while honoring the one who is missing, including the family’s ornament ritual. Mel describes dreading Thanksgiving after her husband died, then creating a new gathering that finally felt like theirs. Brooke reflects on early holidays after the crash, how guilt can push parents to overdo it, and the relief of choosing experiences that bring real peace. Together they circle practical encouragement for anyone in a fresh season of loss, from saying no, to resting, to setting boundaries that protect your energy. We explore:How grief reshapes holiday traditions and expectationsPermission to rest, say no, and set healthy boundariesStarting new traditions that fit the family you are nowEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of child loss, spousal loss, miscarriage, grief, holidays after loss, divorce, and boundaries.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Brooke shares what is changing on the show, including hosting some conversations solo, and why this season asks all of us to slow down and go deeper. Then Mel returns with the kind of honesty that makes you lean in. What really happens when you push yourself back to “normal” too soon. How do you know when stabilization has to come before the deeper work. Announcements and updates will always be said in the podcast, and today they set a new tone for where we are headed together.We explore:The vision for the April 30 to May 4 community retreat and how it came to lifeBrooke stepping into solo episodes and what that means for listenersThe cost of pushing through dysregulation and how to notice the signsChoosing therapists and modalities that match trauma needs, including EMDRWhy medication and stabilization can make therapy finally clickEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of spousal loss, medical error, grief, burnout, dysregulation, suicidal thoughts, therapy and medication, and references to ketamine therapy.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Andres and Brooke welcome Lindsay Hernandez for a candid conversation during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Lindsay shares the story of her son’s birth at 34 weeks, the frantic minutes in the O.R., and the autopsy findings that revealed VATER syndrome and a trachea that did not connect to the lungs. She speaks to the paralysis of those moments, the shock of leaving the hospital without her baby, and the long game of grief that reshapes marriage, parenting, and community. Together, they discuss what support really looks like after "casseroles" fade, the difference between sprinters and marathoners, and how comparison can give way to compassion. Lindsay also describes founding the Christian Michael Hernandez Foundation and the perspective shift that guides how she parents today.We explore:Pregnancy and infant loss, NICU response, and unanswered what ifsVATER syndrome, monitoring, and why the outcome still changed everythingCommunity care, sprinters and marathoners, and feeling less aloneChoosing perspective, carrying grief, and parenting after lossPractical hope that honors a child’s life while living your ownChristian Michael Hernandez Foundation:⁠http://www.christianmichaelhernandez.org/⁠VATER Syndrome ⁠https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24083-vater-syndromeEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.Content Disclaimer:This episode includes pregnancy and infant loss, neonatal death, emergency delivery, medical details related to VATER syndrome and NICU efforts, grief, and funeral planning.

In Part Two with Michelle Bandy Davis, the conversation moves from history to hard-won clarity. She recounts how early abuse and neglect set patterns that echoed into young adulthood and marriage, then describes the slow weave of control, the rupture that followed, and the moment everything collapsed into a forced psychiatric hold. From there, the story turns toward rebuilding: naming financial abuse, securing safety for her kids, entering therapy, and learning boundaries, forgiveness, and community. The question beneath it all is simple and fierce: how do you take your power back without losing your heart?We explore:How childhood harm shapes adult attachment, choices, and denialIsolation, manipulation, and financial control inside a marriageRock bottom, hospitalization, and the pivot toward survival and supportPractical recovery tools, from therapy and EMDR to transparent communityCo-parenting, accountability, and forgiveness without abandoning boundarieshttps://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/⁠⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠⁠https://www.allstatecorporation.com/the-allstate-foundation/relationship-abuse.aspxEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual assault, physical abuse, domestic violence, infidelity, financial abuse, and suicidal thoughts, as well as references to hospitalization and trauma therapy.If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.

⚠️ Content Disclaimer :This episode contains open and emotional discussion of childhood trauma, abusive relationships, sexual abuse, parental betrayal, and emotional breakdowns. Please listen with care.In Episode 24 of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres sit down with a powerful guest Michelle Bandy Davis whose story unfolds slowly—and then all at once.What begins as a conversation about life after trauma takes a sharp turn when the guest begins to share memories of being abused as a child—and the betrayal that followed. It’s not a scripted retelling. It’s pain as it surfaces, clarity arriving mid-sentence.https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/⁠⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠⁠https://www.allstatecorporation.com/the-allstate-foundation/relationship-abuse.aspxEmail Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support—24/7.

⚠️ Content Disclaimer:This episode includes discussions of emotional boundaries, family trauma, and terminal illness. Listener discretion is advised.In Episode 23 of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres dig deep into the messy, often misunderstood topic of boundaries—how they’re formed, how they’re violated, and what happens when we go too long without them.Brooke reflects on how the dynamic with her father forced her to confront her own limits. She shares what it looked like to set boundaries with someone she deeply loves, and how doing so became a crucial act of self-preservation. For the first time, she reflects on what it means to create space for herself—even when it’s uncomfortable.Together, they explore:– What boundaries actually are—and what they’re not– Why we often wait too long to protect our peace– The role of community in surviving emotional collapse– How grief shapes what we allow and what we tolerateThis episode is for anyone who’s been stretched too thin, loved too hard, or lost themselves trying to hold everyone else together.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support—24/7.Visit us at: https://www.traumauncensored.com/

⚠️ Content Disclaimer:This episode contains open discussion of emotional setbacks, guilt, shame, loss of a child, grief processing, and long-term healing. Listener discretion is strongly advised.In this vulnerable installment of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres return to the mics to unpack a painful truth: even after years of healing work, trauma can still catch you off guard.Brooke reflects on where she is emotionally nine years after Logan’s death, while Andres opens up about what it means to be emotionally depleted while supporting others. Together, they reflect on what it means to be honest about where you are.Together, they dive into:The guilt of being “set back” when you thought you were past itThe shame that lingers, even after deep healingHow grief evolves—but never disappearsLearning to live for the ones we’ve lost, without living in their shadowThis episode is a raw and honest reminder that healing isn’t a straight line and sometimes the most powerful growth happens in the middle of the mess.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support—24/7.

⚠️ Content Disclaimer:This episode contains detailed discussion of grief, medical trauma, the death of a spouse, parenting while grieving, PTSD, and emotional regulation. Listener discretion is advised.In Episode 21 of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres are joined by longtime friend and special guest Mel Jordy, who shares the deeply personal story of losing her husband Leon after a sudden medical emergency. While their losses are different — Brooke lost her son, Mel lost her partner — what binds them is the quiet knowing of what trauma does to a body, a mind, and a family.Mel recounts the day Leon stepped on a boat anchor — what seemed like a minor injury became an infection, then hospitalization, and then tragedy. But that’s only part of the story. She also shares how her nervous system shut down, how she battled disbelief and institutional gaslighting, and how grief lingered in her body long after the world moved on.Together, Brooke and Mel explore:How trauma hides in the body, even after the worst is “over”The difference between shared grief and shared healingWhat it means to carry guilt, shutdown, and survival at the same timeWhy stories like these need to be told — even years laterThis episode isn’t just about tragedy — it’s about recognizing your reflection in someone else’s survival.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, 24/7 support.

⚠️ Content Disclaimer :This episode contains discussion of child loss, grief anniversaries, trauma recovery, emotional triggers, and personal accountability. Please listen with care.This special episode of Trauma Uncensored was recorded to release on Logan’s angel date—marking the anniversary of his passing. What starts as a reflection on grief evolves into something deeper: a raw conversation about what healing really looks like, and how much of it depends on the choices we make after trauma.Brooke and Andres explore:The difference between pain and sufferingWhy grief anniversaries feel different over timeThe emotional cost of avoiding healingAnd how our triggers can become teachers—if we’re brave enough to lookThis isn’t a soft conversation—it’s a powerful one. Brooke speaks with unfiltered honesty about her past patterns, where she is now, and what it means to take radical responsibility for your healing… even when the world gave you every reason not to.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential support, 24/7.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode includes candid discussions of trauma, grief, and therapeutic drug use. Listener discretion is advised.In this raw and revealing episode of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke opens up about what a full day of ketamine therapy actually looks like. From what time she wakes up, to the moment she’s hooked up in the starry Sagittarius Room, we follow her step-by-step through a treatment that has become a powerful tool in her trauma recovery.Andres asks the right (and sometimes ridiculous) questions—What does it feel like? Is there music? What kind of chair is it?—and Brooke delivers with honesty, humor, and deep introspection. They discuss the difference between healing and escaping, why the environment matters, and how ketamine can soften the mind enough to reshape painful memories.They also tackle the big questions about therapy, identity, and how to manage the emotional aftermath. This episode pulls back the curtain on a treatment that's often misunderstood, and shows the courage it takes to keep showing up.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses grief, loss of a child, mental health struggles, suicidal ideation, and the insensitive things people sometimes say in the face of tragedy. Please listen with care.What do you say to someone when their world has shattered? In this episode of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres take a raw, unfiltered look at the clichés, comparisons, and unsolicited advice that grieving people so often hear — and why they hurt more than they help. From “at least he’s in a better place” to “shouldn’t you be over this by now?”, they break down the most common phrases and share their honest reactions, sometimes with humor, sometimes with heartbreak.You’ll also hear what actually does bring comfort — from simple, validating words to meaningful acts of support — and how even small gestures can create space for healing.Whether you’re walking through grief yourself or trying to support someone who is, this conversation is packed with wisdom, empathy, and practical takeaways.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

⚠️ Content Disclaimer:This episode contains open discussion of child loss, spiritual confusion, faith and religion after trauma, survivor’s guilt, and strong language. Please listen with care.This episode is for anyone who’s ever asked: Why me?Brooke and Andres dive into the spiritual wreckage that comes after trauma — especially when that trauma is the death of your child. Brooke shares her complex, evolving relationship with God, religion, and the people who say “everything happens for a reason.”She also speaks directly to other grieving parents, reminding them that it’s okay to rage, to question, and to say:“Because my son died… and that f*ing sucks.”From irreverent metaphors to honest reflections, this conversation holds space for the confusion, the anger, and the refusal to slap a bow on it.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential support, 24/7.

⚠️ Content Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of addiction, alcohol use, medication access, trauma responses, and coping mechanisms rooted in grief and survival. Please listen with care.In this raw and reflective episode, Brooke opens up about the slow unraveling that led to her stopping drinking — and why that wasn’t the end of the struggle. She talks about the difference between survival mode and healing, and why regulating your nervous system is an ongoing, daily practice.From her high school years of escaping through performance, to spending money as a form of self-soothing, to the immense amount of inner work she does today, Brooke gets honest about what it means to stay upright when everything inside wants to collapse.And in one powerful rant, she calls out a broken mental health system that makes it nearly impossible for people to get the medication they need.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensored📞 Need support? Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, 24/7.

⚠️ Content Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of sibling loss, childhood grief, trauma recollection, therapy for kids, and emotional healing. Please listen with care.In this special episode, Brooke and Andres are joined by a long-awaited guest: Mallory — Brooke and Jordan’s daughter, and Logan’s younger sister — who just turned 14.Together, they reflect on:What Mallory remembers from the day of the crashHow her parents talked to her about Logan’s deathWhat therapy, friendship, and time have taught her about healingAnd how grief shaped her childhood — without defining itFrom an embarrassing story about Brooke to the heartfelt things they’re proud of in each other, this episode is full of love, honesty, and resilience. Mallory’s story is one of survival — and light.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential support, 24/7.

⚠️ Content Disclaimer:This episode includes detailed discussion of child loss, suicidal ideation, physical shutdown due to trauma, abuse, self-harm, and the emotional collapse leading up to Logan’s death. Please listen with care.This isn’t the story of the crash — it’s the story of everything that came before it.In this powerful and long-awaited episode, Brooke shares the painful truth she’s never spoken publicly: the year leading up to Logan’s death was already unraveling. From family conflict and physical collapse to suicidal thoughts and emotional disconnection, Brooke describes what it was like to live inside a “big black hole” no one else could see.She and Andres talk about what high-functioning trauma looks like from the outside — awards, success, booked speaking gigs — and how underneath it all, Brooke was already at her breaking point. They revisit the events that put them on the road the day Logan died, why Brooke wasn’t in therapy at the time, and how trauma distorts our ability to be present.This is the episode Brooke says she’s waited ten years to tell.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

After nearly nine years of healing, Brooke took a trip out West for one reason: to finally pause. In this episode, she shares what happened when she stopped pushing through pain, disconnected from family obligations, and prioritized herself for the first time in her adult life.From quitting smoking and alcohol to diving deep into breathwork, ketamine therapy, and spiritual healing, Brooke opens up about the revelations that surfaced — including the realization that unhealed childhood trauma was still shaping how she showed up as a wife, mother, and business owner.She also talks about how grief lives in the body, what the “root chakra” has to do with lower back pain, and why healing isn’t linear… but it is always possible. Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensored⚠️ Content Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of emotional burnout, childhood trauma, spiritual healing practices (e.g. chakra work, breathwork, ketamine therapy), inner child work, grief, OCD, and estrangement from family members. Please listen with care.If you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

In this deeply personal episode, Brooke shares how she and her husband Jordan have worked to help their daughter, Mallory, process the unimaginable loss of her brother, Logan. From early grief counseling and trauma camps to everyday emotional guidance, Brooke opens up about the messy, nonlinear journey of parenting through pain. She also discusses how breaking generational cycles and healing her own trauma became essential to showing up for her daughter.This is an episode about honesty, emotional survival, and the legacy of love after loss.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of child loss, grief in children, emotional detachment in parenting, and generational trauma. Please take care while listening.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

In the final part of the trial series, Brooke and her husband Jordan reflect on the day of sentencing — when the man who killed their son, Logan, was finally held accountable. Brooke shares what it was like to speak in court and lock eyes with the man responsible. Jordan opens up about the pain of the verdict, the pressure to stay strong, and the emotional cost of justice.With Andres guiding the conversation, they also talk about what came after: Brooke’s return to treatment, her path to sobriety, and the quiet, hard work of starting over. This episode is about truth, closure, and the deep love that fuels healing.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

What happens when you spend nearly a decade fighting for justice — and then finally let go?In this powerful conclusion to the trial story, Brooke opens up about the moment she said no to a plea deal, walked into court, and watched a jury convict the man who killed her son. She also reveals the devastating emotional fallout that followed: seeing Logan’s autopsy report for the first time, relapsing into crisis, and what it really took to find her way back to peace.This is an episode about faith, trauma, transformation — and the courage to stop surviving and start healing.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, 24/7.

In Part 1 of this two-part trial episode, Brooke and Andres walk through the years of emotional and legal battles leading up to the landmark conviction of the man who killed Brooke’s son, Logan, in a distracted driving crash.Brooke opens up about what it took to face the courtroom — from fighting for charges to be filed, to reliving the trauma through evidence and testimony. She also shares how trauma therapy and residential treatment gave her the strength to testify and reclaim her story.This episode is not just about one family’s pursuit of justice — it’s about the long, painful process that so many survivors must endure to be heard.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

In this deeply personal episode, Brooke is joined by her husband, Jordan, for his first-ever appearance on Trauma Uncensored. Recorded the day after Father’s Day, they talk about the crash from Jordan’s perspective — what he remembers, what he doesn’t, and what it was like to wake up in a hospital and hear the words no parent should ever have to hear.They open up about the impact on their marriage, their bodies, and their family. This is an episode about love, loss, memory, and the long, painful road of healing.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

In this deeply emotional episode, Brooke is joined by Jess — her sister-in-law and Logan’s aunt — to share what grief looks like outside the spotlight. As the first guest on Trauma Uncensored, Jess offers her unique experience of loss: one that’s devastating, yet often invisible. Together, they reflect on the day of the crash, the helplessness of being a supporter while grieving yourself, and the ongoing struggle to find light in the aftermath.This is a powerful episode about the grief that lives on the sidelines — and how vital it is to name it, share it, and honor it.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses grief, loss of a child, and emotional suppression.In this heartfelt episode of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke reflects on what would have been her son Logan’s 18th birthday — a milestone filled with the weight of should have been. She and Andres talk about how they plan to celebrate his memory, and how important it is to honor your pain instead of just trying to “deal with it.”They dive into the quiet grief of missed moments, the struggle of navigating people who compare trauma, and the emotional walls many of us were taught to build instead of break down.This episode is for anyone holding space for loss that others can’t see — a reminder that there’s no wrong way to carry what hurts, and that your story is yours alone.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses fatal crashes, distracted driving, and trauma-related financial hardship.In this episode of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres dive into the hard facts about distracted driving — not just the emotional aftermath, but the numbers that paint a devastating picture of how common and deadly it really is.They share key statistics that expose the real risks behind texting, scrolling, and multitasking behind the wheel, while pointing listeners to resources like stopdistractions.org for education and advocacy.Brooke and Andres also talk about a reality many don’t want to face: the financial aftermath of a traumatic event. From medical bills to lost wages to the cost of grief itself, they emphasize why it's important — and incredibly difficult — to prepare for the unthinkable.This episode is a call for awareness, responsibility, and compassion — because distracted driving is preventable, and trauma is something no one should have to navigate alone.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.

In this special Q&A episode of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres answer powerful listener-submitted questions that go deep into the heart of Brooke’s story and the ongoing reality of life after loss.They talk about why they use the word crash instead of accident, how they approach conversations around distracted driving, and the emotional weight of preparing for trial. Brooke opens up about the “firsts” that hurt the most, how she keeps the memory of her son Logan alive in their home, especially for her daughter Mila, and some of the meaningful ways their family and friends have chosen to honor Logan’s life.This is an emotional, honest, and deeply personal episode that reminds us how healing can come from asking hard questions and sharing raw answers._____________________________________________________________Email Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releases⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredWebsite, Merch, & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.traumauncensored.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________________________________Content Disclaimer: This episode discusses grief, trauma, and the emotional impact of distracted driving.If you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.