Erase PTSD Now: The Podcast

“Trauma is like any other injury, and it can be healed and rehabilitated” The effects of trauma and PTSD can be lifelong and painful to live with. Often, symptoms will show up in unexpected and unwanted ways, leaving victims confused and unsure of which path to take.  Dr. Michael Louwers is a trained physiatrist who has treated patients from a wide range of pain points, and most recently mental he...

“Unhealed trauma cuts us off from the full expression of ourselves.” Do you ever wonder why our bodies have seemingly strange reactions to traumatic events? Why does our trauma stay with us, and how can we heal from it? In this episode, Erika Shershun, a longtime somatic psychotherapist, walks us through the body and how our trauma affects us. Whether we’re experiencing flashbacks, dissociation, s...

PTSD can feel never ending, and its symptoms can cause so much stress and harm in our lives– insomnia, hypervigilance, difficulty with loved ones, and more. Holding onto the poignant details of trauma is how our brains keep us trapped, and often we don’t know which way to turn.  With 25 years of clinical experience, Scarlett Williams has brought together neuroscience and mental health to create th...

“God doesn’t create mediocre people.” PTSD can leave you feeling stuck in cycles that you never asked for. Even when things look great on the outside, you can’t externally fix an internal trauma.  Timothy “TK” Klund has seen it all, from serving in the Air Force to building success afterwards; he knows what it means to rebuild with discipline, gratitude, and authenticity. He knows that starting ov...

“Think of it as brain care– taking care of the brain just like any other part of the body.” Did you know that you can use magnets to change brain activity? When you’re suffering with the effects of trauma, it can feel like your brain is fighting against you. Sometimes the traditional pathways like medication or therapy may not be enough to kickstart new brain habits. In this episode Kelley Jensen...

“Accept that no one else has made it through without any trauma. You need to share.” When trauma is all you knew growing up, your brain is programmed into thinking it’s normal. Trauma shapes future relationships, nervous system responses, and your identity; it brings you into survival mode. It doesn’t have to be that way, though, and that’s why today, Coleen LaCosta sits down with Matthew McDonell...

“You are the person that's blocking yourself from being able to receive and accept treatment.” When you suffer from PTSD, your mind gets hijacked; the only way to recover is by reentering the cockpit and taking back control. For veterans and professionals, trauma hides behind achievements, discipline, and apparent strength—the fear of losing all they’d built stopping them from speaking up. Bu...

“Unless we talk about it, we won't get the care we need and deserve.” Trauma extends so far beyond what people are willing to talk about. People with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are far more likely to develop substance abuse problems and attempt suicide; not to mention increased susceptibility to heart disease, diabetes, and sleep issues. The problem? Trauma isn’t talked about and fa...

PTSD isn’t the end. PTSD recovery is real, and it’s available for you too. There’s more to life after PTSD, you just have to break free. In this short bonus episode, you’ll hear Amy Blavin’s story of how she escaped the pit she was in and finally started living again.  #PTSD #PTSDRecovery #TraumaHealing #ErasePTSDNow @eraseptsdnow #StellateGanglionBlock #TraumaAwareness #FightOrFlight #HealingTrau...

“If people didn’t leave the military, PTSD wouldn’t be half the problem it is.” PTSD doesn’t happen overnight. It creeps up on you silently, and once it strikes, it isn’t always evident. But it can be prevented and healed, and not just with medication or therapy. Dr. Charlie Powell, a triple-boarded physician and combat veteran suffered from PTSD, but nothing could heal him; none of the approaches...

"I wish I tried this first." The weight of stress and trauma can feel impossible to carry. Many turn to quick fixes or simply push through while feeling broken inside. Michelle Wexler, owner of Roots of Sunshine and an ambassador for Erase PTSD Now, knows that feeling all too well. That’s why today, Coleen LaCosta sits down with her, so we can hear Michelle’s inspiring story. Thanks to t...

“Red flags are red flags—don’t ignore them.” After trauma, whether from past relationships, upbringing, or otherwise; dating can be hard. PTSD can feel like a weight pulling you to the bottom of the sea, where you only meet sharks. Your love life is not over because of your past; you just need to re-learn how to date. Today, Coleen LaCosta sits down with Bela Gandhi, founder of the Smart Dating Ac...

“These mindfulness things, they work!” Trauma can cripple you. It feels hopeless and without resolve, but there’s a way through it. And that’s why today, Coleen LaCosta speaks with Chad Olin, co-founder of Supermind. Chad, being an entrepreneur, was under tremendous levels of stress and anxiety. He was having trouble sleeping and even developed a heart arrhythmia. He couldn’t solve it, until he di...

Introducing Erase PTSD Now: The Podcast, where we bring trauma out of the shadows and into the conversation. Here, you’ll hear real stories from survivors, veterans, researchers, clinicians. Together, we’ll explore healing treatments like the Stellate Ganglion Block. This isn’t just another podcast. It’s a movement that demystifies trauma, elevates unheard voices, and inspires action. We look forw...