Healing Out Loud

Jack opens up about why he feels safer with women than men, how childhood trauma shaped his trust, and what healing looks like as he learns to navigate relationships on his own terms.

In this episode of Healing Out Loud , I dive into a truth nobody really warns you about: healing doesn’t start with relief, it starts with breaking. I share what it’s like to tear down the walls that kept you alive, face pain you’ve been avoiding for years, and confront the parts of yourself that survival has shaped. Raw, honest, and sometimes messy, this episode is for anyone in the middle of the...

In this episode of Healing Out Loud , Jack dives into the invisible impact of trauma on survivors of CPTSD. From emotional flashbacks to the body’s survival responses, he explores how triggers show up in everyday life, especially when public events and headlines amplify past wounds. Jack shares practical ways to protect your peace, set boundaries, and stay informed without being consumed, while al...

In this episode of Healing Out Loud , Jack courageously shares his story as a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse and living with CPTSD. He breaks the silence around a subject often shrouded in stigma and shame, addressing the complex emotions survivors carry, from guilt and hypervigilance to the struggle of being believed. If you or someone you love is navigating life after sexual trauma, thi...

Thirteen years later, the anniversary of my abuser’s death still hits hard, because grief doesn’t follow rules. In this episode of Healing Out Loud , I talk about complicated grief, messy feelings that resurface years later, and how to hold space for healing when closure never came.

What happens when your trauma isn’t in the manual? In this episode, we dive into why Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is so often misdiagnosed or ignored in the U.S. mental health system, and what that means for those of us living with it. From therapy to family court, workplace disputes to immigration, CPTSD goes unnamed and unprotected. I share my personal experience with being overlooked and mislabeled, an...

Ever felt like letting someone in meant risking everything? Like if they saw the real you, they'd walk away? You're not alone. In this honest reflection, Jack explores the quiet ways CPTSD teaches us to hide, and how we can begin to unlearn the lie that we’re unlovable. It's time to flip the switch from survival to self-worth.

Ever stared at your phone so long it felt like it was staring back? Yeah, me too. Today’s episode is about that CPTSD-flavored panic spiral that can hit after sending, or not sending, a simple text. The overthinking. The shame. The imaginary arguments. All over a few words on a screen. Let’s talk about what’s really going on when a message hits us like a tidal wave, and how to catch ourselves befo...

Healing isn’t a polished glow-up or a perfectly staged Instagram moment. It’s like digging through a cluttered, dusty basement full of old boxes, confusing, overwhelming, sometimes gross, but absolutely necessary. Hosted by Jack, this podcast gets real about the raw, tangled, and often uncomfortable process of healing from trauma, CPTSD, and life’s toughest challenges. No filters, no quick fixes,...

Jack gets real (and a little sarcastic) about living with CPTSD, the daily triggers, the spirals, and why self-awareness might just be the weirdest superpower. Tune in for laughs, honesty, and a reminder you’re not alone. 📍 aboutthatjack.com

A warm welcome to AboutThatJack.com , where we talk CPTSD, healing, shame, humor, trauma, and surviving the madness of it all without pretending it’s pretty. Whether you're deep into your own trauma work or just realizing that maybe, maybe , you’re not broken, this is for you. Let’s unhide together. Listen in, then visit AboutThatJack.com .