Trauma

The Power of Healing and Resilience: A Conversation with Dr. Joe Rosado

Leave a Comment / Addiction, Chronic Pain, Mental Health, PTSD, Trauma / Stephanie Bloom

As an interviewer, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with many remarkable individuals, but it has been rare to hear a journey as deeply transformative and inspiring as Joe Rosado’s. From overcoming childhood trauma to navigating the complexities of addiction and self-healing, Joe’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, growth, and the power of […]

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Holding the Weight of a Goodbye: What We Don’t Talk About When Someone We Love Threatens Suicide

Leave a Comment / Emotional Freedom, Grief, Identity, Inner Work, Mental Health, Nervous System, PTSD, Self Care, Suicide, Trauma / Stephanie Bloom

In my conversation with Paula DiMarco, I witnessed not only the trauma of loving someone who struggles with PTSD and depression, but also the silent, suffocating burden carried by those left behind when suicide is threatened—or worse, completed. Paula’s story begins in resilience. Raised in a chaotic home, she learned early how to navigate dysfunction

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The Alchemy of Suffering: How Pain Transforms into Compassion

Leave a Comment / Addiction, Author, Chronic Illness, Grief, Recovery, Trauma / Stephanie Bloom

We live in a culture that avoids pain. We rush to numb it, bypass it with false positivity, or wear it like a badge of endurance without ever acknowledging its impact. But every once in a while, you sit across from someone whose pain has not destroyed them—but refined them. That’s what it felt like

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Walking the Planet from the Heart: What Ash Perrow Taught Me About Healing, Trust, and Choosing Presence Over Perfection

Leave a Comment / Emotional Freedom, Emotional Intelligence, Inner Work, Mental Health, Mind Body, Mindfulness, Nervous System, Self Care, Self Worth, Somatic, Trauma / Stephanie Bloom

When I sat down with Ash Perrow for our conversation on the Walk With Me Podcast, I didn’t know I was about to witness one of the most profound explorations of trauma, resilience, and transformation I’ve ever encountered. Ash doesn’t just tell a story—he walks you through the terrain of a life that has been

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Reclaiming Yourself After Divorce: What We Learn From Letting Go

Leave a Comment / Codependency, Emotional Freedom, Grief, Identity, Inner Child, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nervous System, Self Care, Self Worth, Trauma, Wellness / Stephanie Bloom

When I sat down with Andra Davidson, certified divorce coach and mediator, I expected to hear practical tools for navigating separation. What unfolded instead was a raw, unfiltered look at what it means to reclaim yourself after years of survival-based adaptation — and how our deepest strength often shows up when everything familiar falls apart.

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From Wall Street to Wellness: What Dan Vaysburd Journey Reveals About Real Recovery

Leave a Comment / Addiction, Childhood, Emotional Freedom, Identity, Mental Health, Mind Body, Recovery, Self Worth, Sobriety, Trauma, Wellness / Stephanie Bloom

When I sat down with Dan Vaysburd, I expected a story about addiction and sobriety. What I found instead was a mirror held up to our collective obsession with achievement. Dan’s story begins in a high-pressure immigrant household where success wasn’t optional—it was survival. From early childhood, his identity was built on performance: perfect grades,

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🌿 From Chaos to Calm: How Anne Hintz Turned a Lifetime of Trauma into a Journey of Peace

Leave a Comment / Emotional Freedom, Mind Body, Mindfulness, Self Care, Somatic, Trauma / Stephanie Bloom

For Anne Hintz, chaos wasn’t just around her — it lived inside her. Growing up in an unstable home filled with fear, control, and loss, her nervous system was always on high alert. “I didn’t realize how noisy my mind was until it finally became quiet,” Anne shares. “I was always trying to keep myself

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