Trauma Intersections

In this episode of  Trauma Intersections , host Courtney explores why trauma memories are often fragmented or absent. She explains how extreme stress disrupts normal brain function, causing sensory details to be stored separately and resurface as triggers. Using real examples, including police officers experiencing sensory flashbacks, she illustrates how trauma lives in the body. Courtney outlines...

In this episode of the Trauma Intersections podcast, host Courtney walks listeners through the 54321 grounding technique, a practical tool for managing feelings of overwhelm or anxiety. The exercise involves identifying five things you can see, four you can hear, three you can feel, two you can smell, and one you can taste, helping bring you back to the present moment. Courtney guides listeners st...

In this episode of Trauma Intersections, host Courtney speaks with Laura Richards, a podcaster, speaker, author, and coach dedicated to empowering women in midlife as they heal from relationships with the "nice" guy. Through her global podcast, That's Where I'm At, and her bestselling book, Married to a "Nice" Guy: Getting Over Narcissistic Abuse, Laura shares her personal journey of recovery afte...

In this episode, Courtney, host of  Trauma Intersections , leads listeners through a gentle body scan meditation designed to help them connect with physical sensations linked to trauma. She creates a warm, judgment-free space where all emotions are welcomed. Guiding listeners from head to toe, Courtney encourages mindful awareness of tension or discomfort, followed by a soothing healing wave visua...

In this episode of Trauma Intersections , host Courtney speaks with Holly Million, a professional shaman, artist, herbal medicine maker, founder of Soul Arts Workshop, and micro-homesteader. With more than 11 years of experience providing shamanic healing support to clients across the United States and Canada, Holly has dedicated her life to helping others transform trauma and reconnect with their...

In this episode of Trauma Intersections , host Courtney Copeland opens up about grief, sharing her personal losses between 2020 and 2024, including her mother, father, and two beloved dogs. She explores the non-linear stages of grief, the complexity of mourning difficult relationships, and the challenge of grieving while managing daily responsibilities. Courtney emphasizes the importance of having...

In this episode of Trauma Intersections , host Courtney speaks with April Childers, a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and founder of HER Bougie Travel and the Middle Tennessee Veterans Coalition. After serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy as an electronics technician, April carried the lessons of resilience, leadership, and perseverance into a mission of helping others create meaningful...

In the debut episode of Trauma Intersections , host Courtney introduces herself as a trauma counselor and shares her personal healing journey, including a painful breakup, job loss, and a mental health crisis that led to inpatient care. Frustrated by a broken mental health system, she pursued a Master's in Human Services Counseling and multiple certifications. Courtney emphasizes that trauma inter...

In this introductory trailer, Courtney Copeland welcomes you to  Trauma Intersections —a space for honest conversations, real stories, and meaningful healing. As a counselor, integrative healer, and self-described "trauma bestie," Courtney explores the many ways people navigate life's most difficult intersections. Through conversations with survivors, healers, and everyday people, this podcast shi...