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Trauma Behind The Glamor
by Rahul K Maharaj
Join us as we have a fun experience learning about the everyday struggles of Artist/ Singer / Models / Designers / Etc. The Raw Truth behind all the glamor to be the successful person they are today..#mentalhealth #trauma #mentalhealthmatters #lifetraumas #challenges#models #NYC #designers #traumatalks
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When the Voice Holds the Pain
Send us Fan Mail In a sonic realm where depth meets tenderness, Nashville‑based siren and songsmith Meghan Pulles creates music with a healing mission. Her voice carries the kind of emotional truth that doesn’t just tell a story — it reveals one. Every note she sings holds space for transformation, moving with the soft power of vulnerability, survival, and lived experience.Meghan’s journey is rooted in pain she never asked for, especially the wounds left by a mother who had a “favorite child” — and it wasn’t her. That kind of emotional abandonment shapes a person, and Meghan turned that ache into art. She even wrote a song about it, “Favorite Child,” a raw, haunting reflection of what it feels like to grow up unseen, unheard, and unchosen.Her music lets you feel the childhood she had to survive.Rah met Meghan at the Post‑GRAMMYs, where she had just come from the GRAMMY Awards — a moment that symbolized not just success, but resilience. Despite everything she endured, she stood in that room as a woman who refused to let her past silence her future.In this episode of Trauma Behind the Glamor, Meghan opens up about:Growing up with a mother who favored another childThe emotional scars that shaped her identityHow music became her lifelineThe pain behind her song “Favorite Child”The healing she found in songwritingWhat it meant to be at the GRAMMYs after everything she survivedHow she channels trauma into sound that touches the soulHer voice doesn’t just sing — it remembers.It carries the weight of what she lived through and the hope of who she became.This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply human — a reminder that behind every artist is a story, and behind every story is a survivor.Meghan Pulles interview Trauma Behind the Glamor Rah Mr Trauma Talks Nashville singer songwriter mother wound Favorite Child song emotional healing childhood trauma Grammy artist music therapy survivor story healing through music trauma recovery#TraumaBehindTheGlamor #MrTraumaTalks #MeghanPulles #FavoriteChild #MotherWound #EmotionalHealing #MusicHeals #SurvivorStory #NashvilleArtist #TraumaRecovery #HealingJourney #SingerSongwriter #GrammyArtist Support the show
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The Crown She Earned: The Rise of Desiree’ Kinney
Send us Fan MailIn this raw and revealing episode of Trauma Behind the Glamor, Desiree’ Tulsidai Kinney steps out from behind the accolades, awards, and media spotlight to share the truth behind her rise. Born to a single mother from South America, Desiree’ grew up watching strength in its purest form — and then faced heartbreak when her stepfather battled cancer, only to receive another devastating call: her biological father had been diagnosed as well.She opens up about the pain she carried, the pressure she felt, and the resilience she had to build long before she ever wore a crown. Desiree’ speaks candidly about surviving an abusive relationship, rebuilding her life, and buying her own home through sheer determination and her financial expertise.From being told she wasn’t enough, to becoming a model, a media personality, a keynote speaker, and the CEO of The Business Matchmaker — Desiree’ proves that trauma does not define you, but it can refine you.This is the story of a woman who refused to break, refused to shrink, and refused to let her past silence her future.This is Desiree’ Kinney — visionary, survivor, leader, and the definition of rising with purpose.In this episode of Trauma Behind the Glamor, Desiree’ Tulsidai Kinney shares her powerful journey from a childhood shaped by a single mother from South America, to losing father figures to cancer, to surviving an abusive relationship, and rebuilding her life through education, financial mastery, and resilience. Today, she is a CEO, media personality, award‑winning leader, and model who has walked runways and built a career empowering women. This episode explores trauma, healing, self‑worth, career success, and the courage to rise after pain.#TraumaBehindTheGlamor#DesireeKinney#MrTraumaTalks#WomenWhoRise#FromPainToPurpose#SurvivorStories#HealingJourney#SingleMotherStrength#CancerFamilyJourney#ModelLife#WomenInBusiness#EmpowermentLeader#YourTraumaTalks#ResilienceRising#SheChoseHerself
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From Loss to the Runway: Gaby Haas on Resilience & Reinvention
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply moving episode of Trauma Behind the Glamor, Gaby Haas opens up about a journey marked by unimaginable loss and extraordinary resilience. Losing her mother at a young age — and her father just five years later — Gaby grew up learning how to survive without the people she loved most. But instead of breaking, she transformed.She shares how modeling in Europe seemed impossible, how doors closed in her face, and how designers insulted her body, telling her she needed to be “more fat” to fit their standards. Yet she refused to shrink her spirit. When she came to the United States, everything changed. For the past eight years, Gaby has walked runways in Paris, Milan, and New York City, proving that no one can define her worth but her.Today, she uses her pain as purpose — coaching women, training them to love themselves, and teaching them to honor their bodies with strength and compassion. Her message is simple but life‑changing: “Love those that really love you. Love, as if there was nothing more important in your life.”This is Gaby Haas — a survivor, a model, a mentor, and a woman who kept walking even when the world tried to stop her.In this episode of Trauma Behind the Glamor, Gaby Haas shares her powerful story of losing both parents at a young age, surviving deep emotional pain, and rebuilding her life through modeling and self‑love. After facing rejection and body‑shaming in Europe, Gaby came to the United States and spent the last eight years walking runways in Paris, Milan, and New York City. She now coaches women in fitness, confidence, and self‑worth. This episode explores grief, resilience, body image, healing, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward.#TraumaBehindTheGlamor#GabyHaas#MrTraumaTalks#SittingWithMrTraumaTalks#ModelLife#RunwayModel#ParisFashionWeek#MilanFashionWeek#NYCFashion#HealingJourney#FromPainToPurpose#ResilienceRising#WomenWhoInspire#SelfLoveCoach#FitnessAndHealing#YourTraumaTalks
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Spicy, Strong & Unstoppable: Martha Schreiner Sits With MrTraumaTalks
Send us Fan Mail Mexican‑born and NYC‑based, Martha Schreiner is a force of nature — a TV host, comedian, creator, and unapologetic Latina powerhouse whose light refuses to dim. Behind her magnetic stage presence and bold humor is a woman who survived childhood trauma, bullying, and years of being told she wasn’t “enough.” Yet she rose anyway.In this intimate conversation on Sitting With MrTraumaTalks, Martha opens up about the pain she carried in silence, the courage it took to reclaim her voice, and the unwavering support of her husband who helped her rebuild her sense of safety and self‑worth. From being a bigger girl who was mocked, to a young woman whose dreams were dismissed, to a mother, creator, and keynote speaker commanding major stages — Martha is living proof that healing is possible and that joy can grow from the darkest soil.Her story is not about what happened to her — it’s about who she became.Brilliant. Hilarious. Resilient. Magnificent.This is Martha Schreiner.In this emotional and empowering episode of Sitting With MrTraumaTalks, Mexican‑born, NYC‑based TV host and comedian Martha Schreiner shares her journey from childhood trauma and bullying to becoming a celebrated creator, keynote speaker, and host of The Martha Schreiner Show. She opens up about body image, Latina identity, family expectations, and the deep healing supported by her husband. This episode is about resilience, culture, humor, and the power of reclaiming your story.#SittingWithMrTraumaTalks#MarthaSchreiner#LatinaCreators#TraumaHealingJourney#SurvivorStories#FromPainToPurpose#LatinaPower#HealingIsPossible#ComedyAndHealing#ResilienceRising#NYCLatina#WomenWhoRise#YourTraumaTalks#MrTraumaTalks
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The Cost of Being Seen: Piyali Syam on Comedy, Therapy & Online Cruelty
Send us Fan Mail In this raw and revealing episode of Trauma Behind the Glamor, Rah sits down with NYC actor, writer, and stand‑up comic Piyali Syam — a rising force whose viral comedy has taken her from the Today Show to stages across New York. But behind the humor is a woman navigating the emotional cost of visibility in the digital age.Piyali opens up about the dark side of social media, where anonymous trolls and faceless accounts unleash cruelty without consequence. She shares how cyberbullying impacts mental health, creativity, and self‑worth — and why therapy has become a lifeline in her journey.From her hit solo show “How Sex Ruined My Life” to her viral sketch “If Succession Was Indian,” Piyali talks about the pressure to perform, the vulnerability of being seen, and the resilience required to keep creating in a world that can be both uplifting and vicious.This conversation is honest, funny, painful, and deeply human, a reminder that behind every video, every joke, every viral moment… there is a real person fighting battles we never see.Piyali Syam interviewTrauma Behind the Glamor podcastCyberbullying and mental healthSocial media toxicityStand‑up comedy trauma storiesNYC comedian interviewTherapy and healing journeyViral comedy sketch Succession IndianWomen in comedy 2026Online harassment storiesMental health in entertainmentActor writer comedian NYCHow Sex Ruined My Life solo show#TraumaBehindTheGlamor#PiyaliSyam#MrTraumaTalks#YourTraumaTalks#ComedyAndTrauma#CyberbullyingAwareness#MentalHealthMatters#WomenInComedy#HealingJourney#TherapyIsStrength#NYCComedian#StandupComedyLife#SocialMediaToxicity#OnlineHarassment#BehindTheScenes#ViralComedy#IndianComedian#ActressLife#StorytellingHeals#PodcastInterview Support the show
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3 times Cancer Survivor Champion, Paul Anthony of Full Force
Send us Fan MailPaul Anthony from the legendary group Full Force sits down with Rah "Mr. Trauma Talks" for a raw and powerful conversation about his life, his music, and his healing. Paul opens up about surviving cancer, the spiritual and emotional journey that changed him, and the strength he found through family, faith, and purpose.He takes us back to singing on the streets at age 12, the rise of Full Force, the impact of his brothers, and the legacy they built together. Paul also speaks about the upcoming Resilience Mental Health Conference at the Palladium Times Square and invites the world to come out and be part of something meaningful.This interview is real, emotional, inspiring, and filled with wisdom from a man who has lived through the fire and came out stronger.#PaulAnthony #FullForce #CancerSurvivor #HealingJourney #Resilience #MrTraumaTalks #RahSpeaks #MusicLegends #SurvivorStories #Motivation2026 #InspirationDaily #MentalHealthMatters #NYCEvents #BroadwayConference #PalladiumTimesSquare #RealConversations #LifeAfterTrauma #EmotionalInterview #HealingStory #LegendaryVoicesSupport the show
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Urban Surrealism, Hidden Scars: Calicho Arévalo’s Truth
Send us Fan Mail Trauma Behind the GlamorFeaturing Calicho Arévalo: Urban Surrealism & Wildlife OxymoronsOn this episode of Trauma Behind the Glamor, we step inside the world of Calicho Arévalo, an artist and architect whose work transforms the chaos of the city into a living, breathing ecosystem of color, imagination, and emotional truth.Born in Bogotá and now rooted in New York City, Calicho creates art that blurs the line between the real and the surreal. His signature style, Urban Surrealism, fuses architectural precision with the wild, playful energy of the inner child. Through his concept of the “Wildlife Oxymoron,” he reimagines animals as guardians of the concrete jungle, revealing the contradiction of nature surviving — and thriving — inside the artificial world we build around ourselves.But behind the vibrant colors, the iconic cityscapes, and the global collaborations with brands like Puma, Foot Locker, and NAMI, there is a deeper story.A story of belonging.A story of transformation.A story of searching for home in a world that is constantly shifting.Calicho’s recurring Portals are more than artistic motifs — they are metaphors for the moments in life when we step through pain, identity, displacement, and reinvention. His journey, like his art, is layered with resilience, imagination, and the emotional truth of someone who has learned to navigate multiple worlds at once.In this intimate conversation, we explore the man behind the murals, the architect behind the surrealism, and the human behind the glamor. We talk about the experiences that shaped him, the trauma that informed his vision, and the healing that continues to guide his mission — including his commitment to animal rescue and advocacy.This is Calicho Arévalo beyond the canvas.This is the story behind the art.This is Trauma Behind the Glamor.• Trauma Behind the Glamor• Calicho Arévalo• Urban Surrealism• Mental Health + Art• NYC creatives• Your brand (MrTraumaTalks)#CalichoArevalo#UrbanSurrealism#WildlifeOxymoron#NYCArtist#BogotaToNYC#StreetArtNYC#TraumaBehindTheGlamor#YourTraumaTalks#MrTraumaTalks#HealingJourney#MentalHealthAwareness#TraumaSurvivorStories#EmotionalHealing#BreakTheStigma#HealingThroughArt#ArtAndTrauma#InnerChildHealing#ResilienceStories
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Behind the Runway Strength Survival and Systems of Change
Send us Fan MailThis week on Trauma Behind The Glamor, hosted by Rah MrTraumaTalks, we sit down with Shardèi Louis, a runway model, actress, clinical mental health counselor, and CEO of Transitions, a clinical case management organization dedicated to structured support and holistic care.Shardèi’s life reflects the intersection of beauty, trauma, leadership, and resilience. As a domestic violence survivor and mother of a special needs child navigating post traumatic stress disorder, she shares what it truly means to survive abuse while building a professional life rooted in healing and advocacy.Beyond the runway and performance spaces, Shardèi brings clinical expertise, academic research, and executive leadership into the conversation. Currently pursuing her Master’s in Public Administration, and having written graduate level research on race, workplace diversity, and organizational restructuring, she speaks boldly on systemic change and personal accountability.This episode explores what happens behind the glamor. The trauma no one sees. The strength required to rebuild. And how lived experience can become leadership.Hosted by Rah MrTraumaTalks, this conversation is about survival, systems, motherhood, mental health, and reclaiming power on your own terms.Trauma Behind The Glamor podcastRah MrTraumaTalksShardèi Louis interviewdomestic violence survivor storymodel mental health counselorPTSD awarenessmother of special needs childclinical mental health leadershiphealing after abusewomen in leadership resilience#TraumaBehindTheGlamor#MrTraumaTalks#ShardèiLouis#DomesticViolenceSurvivor#MentalHealthAdvocate#PTSDAwareness#WomenInLeadership#HealingJourney#BehindTheRunway#SurvivorToLeader#EndTheStigma#HolisticHealing#MothersWhoLeadSAVE MONEY ON US!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/60021950...Support the show
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Behind the Glamour The Cost of Creation and the Courage to Be Seen
Send us Fan MailOn this compelling episode of Your Trauma Talks, we turn the spotlight toward the man behind the masterpieces, Celebrity Designer Prashant Goyal, founder of Heritage India Fashions and International Heritage Fashion Week. Known globally for dressing icons, shaping couture on international runways, and preserving Indian heritage through fashion, Prashant steps beyond the spotlight to share the human story behind the success.In an intimate talk and heartfelt interview guided by Rah MrTraumaTalks, Prashant opens up about the emotional realities of life in fashion, the pressure of visibility, and the unspoken challenges designers and creatives face behind the scenes. He reflects on identity, judgment, resilience, and the silent expectations that come with operating in an industry built on perfection, beauty, and constant performance.Prashant speaks honestly about navigating trauma within the creative world, the responsibility designers carry toward models and collaborators, and the emotional toll of building a legacy while protecting one’s inner world. His story reminds us that glamour often hides vulnerability and that creativity is frequently born from pain, discipline, and survival.The conversation also explores his global journey from preserving Indian craftsmanship to producing International Heritage Fashion Week, a platform rooted in unity, culture, and storytelling. Prashant reflects on how heritage, artistry, and emotional truth intersect and why fashion is not just clothing but a language of identity, healing, and belonging.This episode is part of our ongoing series Trauma Behind the Glamour, where we uncover the unseen stories behind success and celebrate the courage it takes to show up authentically. Prashant’s voice offers reassurance to creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who has ever felt the weight of expectation while trying to remain true to themselves.This is not just a fashion conversation. It is a human one. A reminder that healing and success can coexist.Listen now and witness the story behind the silhouette.fashion industry mental health trauma behind the glamour designer mental health creative trauma stories fashion and identity Your Trauma Talks podcast mental health in creative industries healing through creativity Indian fashion designer story behind the scenes fashion#YourTraumaTalks #TraumaBehindTheGlamour #MentalHealthAwareness #CreativeHealing #FashionAndMentalHealth #BehindTheScenes #DesignerLife #HealingThroughArt #SurvivorStories #IdentityAndHealing #HeritageIndiaFashions #InternationalHeritageFashionWeek #MrTraumaTalks #CreativeResilienceSupport the show
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Psychotherapist, Single Mother, Supermodel
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Trauma Behind the Glamor, we feature a remarkable woman whose journey reflects both triumph and resilience. Originally from Russia, she has lived in the United States for more than twenty years, building a successful career as a licensed psychotherapist with her own private practice. At the age of 40, she made the bold decision to pursue the dreams she once set aside and entered the world of modeling.Although told at 20 that she was too short to succeed, she later signed with OMAC Modeling and Talent and went on to walk runways in Paris, Milan, London, Dubai, and New York City. Her work has been published in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She achieved these milestones while raising four children as a single mother and continuing her full-time career as a psychologist.Her story is also marked by profound loss. After ten years of silence, she learned that her mother had died by suicide, a devastating moment that shaped her journey and deepened her commitment to living authentically. Through grief and adversity, she has continued to inspire women everywhere with her message that it is never too late to follow your heart.She admires authenticity in fashion, such as Pamela Anderson’s barefaced runway walk, and supports designers like Tyekia Vegan Designer, whose bold creations promote peace, nonviolence, and compassion. Whether she is in professional attire for her clients, in workout gear for her runs, or in gowns on the runway, she embodies strength, creativity, and courage.Her life is proof that dreams do not expire. They wait for us to be ready. This is the kind of story we celebrate on Trauma Behind the Glamor: the humanity behind the spotlight and the resilience behind the success.#TraumaBehindTheGlamor #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #HealingJourney #NeverTooLate #InspirationDaily#FashionWeek #RunwayModel #Vogue #HarperBazaar #ModelLife #Over40AndFabulous#WomenEmpowerment #SingleMomStrong #DreamsDontExpire #AuthenticBeauty #FearlessAt40 #BreakingBarriers#Motivation #LifeStories #PodcastLife #ViralPodcast #Storytime #GlobalVoicesSupport the show
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Trauma Behind The Glamor: Losing a Parent at a young age
Send us Fan MailNicole Cornetti didn't stop even though she have been through different types of Traumas from a very young age as she loss her mother at a tender age. Nicole is a Published International Fashion Model & Mrs NY Universe 2025-265’10”Support the show
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Trauma Behind The Glamor: Featuring Esther Alexandra JiN
Send us Fan MailEsther Alexandra JiN is a multifaceted talent working as a model, freelance makeup artist, and currently training to become a medical aesthetician. Her journey has been shaped by struggles with self-appearance and dysphoria, driving her to help others feel beautiful both inside and out. Esther has faced her share of traumas and endured deep depression for several years. Through relentless hard work, staying busy, a supportive family, and therapy, she has overcome many obstacles. While she continues to navigate her personal struggles, Esther proudly walks a path toward a bright and promising future.Support the show
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Trauma Behind The Glamor: Featuring Alona Johnson
Send us Fan MailAlona Johnson began her modeling career at the age of 14, participating in local fashion shows in her hometown of Peoria, IL. At 18, she moved to Chicago, where she modeled and appeared in commercials with Lily's Talent Agency. Since then, Alona has collaborated with the Chicago Talent Network and Belle Agency.Her career brought her to New York City, where she has modeled for a variety of designers including Diana Marach, Bimboa Designs, John Naftali, Karina Tarski, Cariam Fashions, and Ikaika Designs. Alona has also been a prominent figure in Brooklyn Fashion Week. She is currently signed with MMG Models and Talent and Latitude NYC.In addition to modeling, Alona has pursued acting, starring in music videos, short films, and feature films. She has also worked as a background actor on shows such as FBI, FBI: Most Wanted, Raising Kanan, Godfather of Harlem, and Law & Order.Support the show
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Trauma Behind The Glamor: Featuring ERIC WONG
Send us Fan MailBeyond Art Space is a forward-thinking art company founded two years ago with a vision of creating immersive art experiences that transcend traditional boundaries. Initially starting as an affordable gallery space, it quickly evolved into a vibrant community inspired by the voices and ideas of local artists. This collaboration transformed Beyond Art Space into a platform where diverse creative visions converge in innovative ways.Our mission is to craft dynamic environments and events that blend various forms of art—visual, performance, digital, and more—into seamless, engaging experiences. Through curated exhibitions, unique installations, and interactive events, Beyond Art Space offers art collectors the opportunity to discover exceptional works that inspire and transform both spaces and lives.We are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where artists and collectors can connect, collaborate, and explore new ways to use art as a tool for creativity and positive change. By bringing together the visions of diverse artists, we create memorable experiences that resonate long after the event has ended.Support the show
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Trauma Behind The Glamor: Featuring Zoha Khan
Send us Fan MailSpecial Guest Zoha Khan. Join us as we have a fun experience learning about the everyday struggles of Zoha behind all the glamor to be the successful person she is today..Support the show
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join us as we have a fun experience learning about the everyday struggles of Artist/ Singer / Models / Designers / Etc. The Raw Truth behind all the glamor to be the successful person they are today..#mentalhealth #trauma #mentalhealthmatters #lifetraumas #challenges#models #NYC #designers #traumatalks
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