Erase PTSD Now: The Podcast

Erasing the Silence Our podcast series focused on real stories, real science, and real change in the fight against trauma and PTSD. This is a 20-minute podcast format designed to: Demystify trauma and the healing process Elevate underheard voices: survivors, veterans, clinicians, researchers, and advocates Showcase powerful treatments like the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) Inspire action—from listening to advocacy to funding care Each episode will center on a single guest—either someone with lived experience or an expert in the field—and will blend powerful storytelling with clear, hopeful insight.

Erase PTSD Now: The Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Coleen LaCosta, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Coleen LaCosta hosts Erase PTSD Now: The Podcast, a health show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Part One: Addiction In the Brain–how trauma can follow from substance abuse (with Cynthia Tuohy)

  Aug 5, 202634 minS1

  SENSITIVE CONTENT: sexual abuse, doestic violence, drug use, suicidal attempts In this episode of Erase PTSD , we sit down with Cynthia Tuohy, Executive Director of NAADAC, who shares her extraordinary journey from childhood trauma, foster care, and addiction to becoming a nationally recognized leader in recovery. Drawing from lived experience and decades of clinical work, Cynthia explains the unruly connection between trauma, PTSD, and substance use. She teaches us about how the brain looks for relief via addiction, and how healing is possible by creating new neural pathways through intentional recovery. If you or someone you know struggles with substance use, trauma from it, and need some encouragement, this episode is for you. Get In Touch: www.eraseptsdnow.org podcast@eraseptsdnow.org Connect On Social Media: Instagram: @_eraseptsdnow Facebook: Erase PTSD Now YouTube: @eraseptsdnow LinkedIn: @eraseptsdnow Connect With Cynthia: Her book: Rein In Your Brain Facebook: Cynthia Tuohy #mentalhealth #addiction #addictionrecovery #trauma #ptsd #traumarecovery #fostercare #healing #hope #eraseptsdnow #stellateganglionblock #generationaltrauma #recovery #nervoussystem

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  Episode #13

  From Fighting Bullies to Fighting Trauma (with boxing world champion Melissa St. Vil)

  Jul 15, 202623 minS1

  Trauma doesn’t give us an easy time. Sometimes it feels like a punch in the gut, and can show up when we least expect it. That’s why we have to fight back. In this episode of Erase PTSD Now, Melissa St. Vil shares her powerful journey of healing from an abusive childhood and the lasting impact of trauma. She discusses raising autism awareness, recognizing emotional triggers, and recovering from harmful relationships while offering hope to others on similar paths. Melissa also explores how boxing became an unexpected source of healing, helping her build resilience, reconnect with her inner child, and rediscover her strength. Together, we talk about forgiveness—both of others and of yourself—and why healing is possible, even after life's deepest wounds. If you’re looking for hope, a friend, or simply a good story, this episode is for you. Get In Touch: www.eraseptsdnow.org podcast@eraseptsdnow.org Connect On Social Media: Instagram: @_eraseptsdnow Facebook: Erase PTSD Now YouTube: @eraseptsdnow LinkedIn: @eraseptsdnow Connect With Melissa: Instagram: @killer_mel TikTok: @melissastvil875 YouTube: youtube.com/@MelissaStVil-ji2pi

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  Episode #12

  Hope and Healing for PTSD, how the Stellate Ganglion Block helps heal trauma from its core (with Dr. Michael Louwers)

  Jun 24, 202631 minS1

  “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 health. At his clinic, The Reset Center, he has had the opportunity to treat patients suffering from depression, PTSD, anxiety, and more, and has seen great success thanks to the Stellate Ganglion Block. In this episode we touch on the SGB treatment, how it works, why it works, and its effectiveness. We share stories, hopes, complications, and more, all leading back to how we can use this treatment to radically change the lives of so many suffering with PTSD. If you’re looking for an answer to trauma, or if you’re simply curious about this amazing treatment, this episode is for you. Get In Touch: www.eraseptsdnow.org podcast@eraseptsdnow.org Connect On Social Media: Instagram: @_eraseptsdnow Facebook: Erase PTSD Now YouTube: @eraseptsdnow LinkedIn: @eraseptsdnow Connect With Michael: Website: TheResetCenter.com Phone: 1-877-RESET10 #stellateganglionblock #SGB #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealthmonth #trauma #ptsd #healing #mentalhealthtreatment #rehabilitation #neuralhealthtreatment #ptsdtreatment #traumarecovery #eraseptsdnow #mentalhealthpodcast

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  Episode #11

  Flashbacks and body talk: how we store trauma and heal through it (with Somatic Psychotherapist Erika Shershun MA, LMFT)

  Jun 3, 202632 minS1

  <p><b>“Unhealed trauma cuts us off from the full expression of ourselves.”</b></p><p><b>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?</b></p><p><b>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, strange triggers, or poignant anxieties, Erika explains how and why our bodies react this way, and how we can eventually find healing in ourselves, too. </b></p><...

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  Episode #10

  Target to Zero: Clearing out PTSD in minutes, not years, with Scarlett Williams

  May 13, 202626 minS1

  <p><b>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. </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>With 25 years of clinical experience, Scarlett Williams has brought together neuroscience and mental health to create the Target 2 Zero Rapid Trauma Recovery Protocol. With multiple research-backed studies underway, Scarlett has treated 1,000 individuals with her method and seen incredible results at a fract...

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