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Wednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorAuthor: Amy Watson: Trauma Survivor, Hope Carrier, Precious Daughter Of The Most High God
Welcome to "Wednesdays With Watson," a compassionate and insightful podcast dedicated to exploring the complex journey of healing from PTSD, the role of faith in recovery, and the profound impact of trauma on our lives. Hosted by Amy Watson, a passionate advocate for mental health and a trauma survivor, this podcast aims to provide a safe and empathetic space for listeners to learn, share, and find hope.In each episode, we delve deep into the multifaceted aspects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its far-reaching effects. We bring you riveting personal stories of resilience, recovery, and transformation and expert interviews with psychologists, therapists, faith leaders, and individuals who have walked the path of healing.Our mission is to break mental health stigma and encourage open dialogue about PTSD and trauma. We explore the profound connection between faith, spirituality, and mental well-being, offering insights into how one's faith can be a powerful source of strength and healing.Whether PTSD, faith, or trauma has touched you or someone you know, "Wednesdays With Watson" is here to inspire, educate, and provide practical tools for navigating the healing journey. Join us on this empowering quest towards reclaiming peace, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.Today, subscribe to our community of survivors, advocates, and compassionate listeners. Together, we can heal our hearts and find the path to recovery, one episode at a time. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Trauma Triggers, Trauma Triage, Seeking Psychological Safety
Episode 8
Wednesday, 15 July, 2026
Send us Fan MailInterested in Trauma 101? Click here. Both live versions with group interaction along with the option to get a recorded link. Don't let trauma continue to steal your life, learn how to navigate triggers and more! Click here.Want the trauma detective PDF? Click here.Trauma often shows up later as a trigger that makes a safe moment feel like the past is happening again. We break down what trauma is, why your nervous system flips into alarm, and how to ground yourself back in the present with a simple “Trigger Detective” process. In this episode we dive deeper into trauma, brain alterations, triggers, and more. • Trauma is defined as loss of safety or choice, including witnessing it happen to someone else (Dr. Watson's definition)• Big T traumas and the way chronic stress can become traumatic when it overwhelms capacity • The window of tolerance and why people respond differently to the same event, this is why we do not compare traumas.• Stress versus trauma, plus acute stress disorder (ASD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)• What happens when the prefrontal cortex goes offline and the amygdala takes over?• Common trigger categories, including sensory, emotional, relational, anniversaries, thoughts and body sensations. • Trigger triage steps: ask, remember, name, remain curious • “Trigger Detective” grounding questions to orient to time, place, age and safety • Trauma 101 options, including a live group and recorded version Trauma detective PDFYou ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED
