A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast

In this powerful episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock talks with Stephanie Hutchins, author of See Through: The Art and Cost of Radical Transparency. Together, they explore what it means to live authentically after trauma — setting boundaries, embracing imperfection, and embodying post-traumatic growth. Stephanie shares her journey from high-functioning trauma to e...

In this deeply moving episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock sits down with Patrice Griffin, writer, activist, and survivor who courageously fought for justice after enduring years of sexual abuse by members of the Black Watch Movement and X Clan. For more on her story, listen to her episode in Season 1 after releasing her book, The Unconscious Community . Patrice sh...

When writer and mother Amber Sweet Davis heard the words “your child has cancer,” her world changed forever. In this powerful episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock sits down with Amber to discuss her emotional memoir, Please Don’t Die — a raw, unfiltered look at motherhood, trauma, grief, and resilience in the face of unimaginable loss. Amber opens up about her four...

In this episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock speaks with Jane Chen, social entrepreneur, inventor, and co-founder of Embrace Global , the organization behind a low-cost infant incubator that has saved more than one million premature babies around the world. While Jane’s humanitarian work earned global recognition, from presidents to the World Economic Forum, behind...

What happens when you break free from a doomsday cult and an abusive marriage—but lose everything you’ve ever known? In this episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock talks with Brooke Deanne , a Trauma Healing Mentor, Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), NLP Practitioner, and Author of “Shattered, Broken, and Beautiful: Losing My Religion and Finding Faith.”   Brook...

When life feels heavy, healing starts with honesty. In this candid episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock opens up about navigating emotional exhaustion and parenting challenges while exploring what spirituality really means. Joined by Authentic Insider's Art Director Cali Binstock,  they dive into self-compassion, guilt, and the messy reality of healing. 💫 A raw, h...

When betrayal shattered her marriage, author Sarah May hit rock bottom. In this episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, Sarah shares how she found healing through community, solo adventures, and writing her memoir She Journeys, a powerful reminder that from heartbreak can come homecoming. Visit shejourneys.us to find out where to purchase the book and visit traumasurvivorthriver.com for pa...

In this powerful episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast , host Lorilee Binstock sits down with Amanda Carrasco, author of Becoming the Brave One . Amanda shares her story of surviving childhood abuse, the devastating murder of her sister and twin nephews, and how restorative justice became a pathway to healing, courage, and peace. Her journey is a testament to resilience, self-love, and th...

In this heartfelt episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock is joined by Cali, Art Director of Authentic Insider magazine, to share their deeply personal healing journeys. Cali opens up about a transformative summer that included weaning off Zoloft, exploring psilocybin microdosing, and working through EMDR therapy to release painful memories from her teenage years. She...

In the heartfelt season 6 finale of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast , host Lorilee Binstock is joined by her cousin and Authentic Insider Magazine Creative Director,  Cali Binstock for an unscripted and emotional conversation about the realities of recovery, setbacks, and healing. The two dive deep into the messy middle of mental health—those moments when progress feels like it's slipping away...

🎙️ Choose You First: Michelle Bishop on Shedding the Masks and Reclaiming Your Authentic Self In this empowering episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock sits down with Michelle Bishop , Master Life Coach and author of Choose You First, to explore the life-changing power of putting yourself first—without guilt, shame, or apology. Michelle shares how so many of us live...

🎙️ Healing Education Through Trauma: Karen Gross on Mending Education and Supporting Students Post-Pandemic In this powerful episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock speaks with Karen Gross, a trauma-informed education expert, former college president, and author of Mending Education: Finding Hope, Creativity, and Mental Wellness in Times of Trauma. Karen shares how th...

In this powerful episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock speaks with Babs Walters , survivor and author of Facing the Jaguar: A Memoir of Courage and Confrontation . Babs shares her courageous journey of healing from childhood sexual abuse by her father—a trauma she kept secret for over 70 years. Raised by teenage parents who met in reform school, Babs faced a childho...

How do we help children navigate grief in a way that feels safe and healing? In this episode, Dr. Haley Arias, chiropractor and author of When I Can't See You, shares her deeply personal story of loss, the challenges of infertility, and the healing journey that led her to write a book for grieving children. She discusses the power of EMDR therapy, the importance of destigmatizing grief, and how st...

New to the podcast or just want a deeper look into my journey? In this solo episode, I share an honest, unfiltered reflection on my story—where I started, how it’s going, what I’m currently working on, and insights from my latest 5-MeO-DMT experience. This stream-of-consciousness session is a deep dive into my personal evolution, challenges, and breakthroughs. If you're interested in personal grow...

Growing Up in the Shadow of a Special Needs Sibling with Kathryn Selvidge In this episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, I sit down with Kathryn Selvidge, author of Khloe’s New Start , a heartfelt children’s book inspired by her experience growing up as the sibling of a mentally ill older brother. When a child has special needs, parents naturally devote much of their time and energy to th...

Unlocking Brain Restoration with Dr. David Stevens | A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast 🎙️🧠 Join Lorilee Binstock as she sits down with Dr. David Stevens, clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist , to explore how understanding the brain's glucose system can transform mental health. In this episode, Dr. Stevens breaks down how glucose levels directly impact anxiety, depression, impulsivity, an...

"Healing Through Intuition & Self-Love | Katie Beecher’s Journey" In this episode, Katie Beecher, a licensed professional counselor, renowned medical and spiritual intuitive and Author of Heal from Within: A Guidebook to Intuitive Wellness , shares her powerful journey of healing and self-discovery. Growing up with an alcoholic father and abusive mother, Katie developed an eating disorder as a...

In this episode with Dr. Jamie Huysman, Founder and Executive Director of the STAR Network , we explore Neuro Parenting, an approach that acknowledges how complex trauma impacts a child’s developing brain and why traditional parenting methods may fall short. By re-parenting ourselves, we can create a safe and nurturing environment for our children. Dr. Jamie Huysman shares his insights on self-lov...

In this powerful episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, I sit down with Nia Renee, Narcissistic Abuse Coach and Founder of How to Love a Battered Woman LLC. 💜 Nia shares her harrowing journey of childhood abuse at the hands of her mother and siblings, how that trauma shaped her relationships, and the deep healing that led her to reclaim her personal power. We dive into: ✨ The lasting im...

In this episode, Rabbi Harry Rosenberg, co-founder of Trippy. VC , shares his journey from mastering the Torah to exploring the transformative potential of psychedelics. As an Orthodox rabbi who has ventured beyond traditional teachings, he discusses how psychedelics have deepened his spirituality. Rabbi Harry opens up about his belief in psychedelics as a tool for personal and collective healing,...

In this powerful episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast , author and trauma survivor Beverly Armento shares her journey of resilience, healing, and hope. Raised in a home that turned abusive after her mother’s psychological break, Beverly endured years of physical and emotional trauma while taking on the role of caretaker for her younger siblings. She opens up about her struggles with suic...

In this episode of  A Trauma Survivor Thriver Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock sits down with breathwork practitioner, author of Soul/Life Balance , and serial entrepreneur Sam Kabert to explore the transformative power of psychedelics, breathwork and its connection to healing and personal growth. Sam shares insights into how breathwork, alongside psychedelics, including 5MeoDMT, can aid in trauma r...

In this episode, Lorilee Binstock interviews John Ford, founder of Empathy Set and a mediator specializing in conflict resolution. They discuss the transformative power of empathy in relationships and its role in resolving conflicts. John shares insights from his Empathy Set tool, featuring cards with feelings and needs prompts, which foster emotional connection and understanding. He emphasizes th...

This week (11/21) on a Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, Cody Peterson, the author of The Shadow of a Figure of Light joins Lorilee Binstock and talks about the concept of the shadow and how it relates to addiction. Cody is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict who has been sober for over 11 years. He discusses how the shadow is the unconscious part of our personalities that contains repressed t...