Who hosts Hello Trauma Brain?

Hello Trauma Brain is hosted by Raysa Michelle. They have published 88 episodes. The show covers education, with a self improvement focus.

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Recent episodes include "EP.083 | Learning to Vacation When Rest Was Never Safe | Season Finale", "Bonus: I Was a Guest on The Chaos to Connection Podcast", and "EP.082 | The Demon Who Fed on Toxic Shame: A C-PTSD Lens on K-Pop Demon Hunters". The latest went out on 3 Sep 2026 and ran about 48 minutes. These are from season 3. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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Hello Trauma Brain publishes every couple of weeks, a median of 15 days between episodes. Episodes average about 46 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 88 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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Hello Trauma Brain

Hosted by Raysa Michelle · education · EN · 88 episodes

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A podcast about living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and what I am doing to heal and get better. This podcast is for anyone who has C-PTSD, thinks they might have it, or has a loved one with this diagnosis.

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What is Hello Trauma Brain?

Hello Trauma Brain is a education podcast hosted by Raysa Michelle, with 88 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #83
EP.083 | Learning to Vacation When Rest Was Never Safe | Season Finale
Sep 3, 202648 minS3
⚠️ Content warning: This episode touches on place-based trauma triggers, institutional gaslighting, references to a dangerous situation (no specific details), financial abuse, and OCD/rumination. Please take care of yourself while listening. In this episode, I get real about what happened during my latest vacation. It was three days, a lot of layers, some real joy, and some genuinely hard stuff, and my C-PTSD showed up the whole way through. I talk about learning to actually plan for myself instead of winging it and hoping for the best, what happened when old triggers came up on the road, and how I found my way back to myself after a really rough day two. This is also our Season 3 finale, so I'm looking back on the season and sharing what's coming in Season 4. Chapters 00:30 The Struggles of Taking a Vacation with CPTSD 09:45 Reclaiming Vacationing: A Personal Journey 13:41 Planning for Self-Care: A New Approach to Vacations 17:25 Facing Triggers: A Road Trip Through Memories 24:41 Finding Joy in the Unexpected: Day One of the Trip 24:47 The Challenges of Day Two: A Poorly Organized Event 27:46 Gaslighting and Reflection: The Aftermath of Day Two 30:44 The Aftermath of Burnout and Recovery 32:35 Therapeutic Insights and Validation 34:38 Restoring Faith in Experiences 40:02 Season Three Recap and Lessons Learned 43:45 Looking Ahead to Season Four 43:58 Healing Invitation Resources mentioned: Gregory Alan Isakov's website: gregoryalanisakov.com Episodes mentioned: EP.071 - Transcend Trauma EP.072 - SurThriving EP.073 - Screaming Body EP.074 - CPTSD Q&A EP.078 - Home After Abuse EP.079 - Unlearning Stuck EP.081 - Rumination & OCD If you need support: Find a helpline near you: findahelpline.com US: call or text 988 ✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain: Listen on all platforms → hellotraumabrain.riverside.com All links in one place → bio.site/hellotraumabrain ⭐ Subscribe + leave a 5-star review wherever you listen Follow @hellotraumabrain on social → Instagram | TikTok ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and hit the bell Donate via PayPal → paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising Email Raysa → hellotraumabrain@gmail.com
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Hello Trauma Brain
Bonus: I Was a Guest on The Chaos to Connection Podcast
Aug 26, 20263 min
Episode Overview This bonus episode is a quick update from me: I was recently a guest on The Chaos to Connection Podcast with Diane Sorensen, where we talked about C-PTSD, estrangement, boundaries, and inner child reparenting. I'm sharing a few reflections on what came up for me after listening back, plus a preview of what's ahead for Hello Trauma Brain. In This Episode I announce my guest appearance on The Chaos to Connection Podcast (episode 299) with host Diane Sorensen We talked about C-PTSD, estrangement, boundaries, and inner child reparenting I reflect on what I wished I'd mentioned about C-PTSD, including its roots in relational trauma A preview: Diane Sorensen will be a guest on Hello Trauma Brain during Season 4 What's next for HTB: the Season 3 finale is coming soon, with Season 4 launching in September 2026 Resources Mentioned 299. The Patterns That Once Protected You: Understanding Complex Trauma with Raysa (my guest appearance on The Chaos to Connection Podcast, hosted by Diane Sorensen) Stay Connected ✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain: Listen on all platforms → hellotraumabrain.riverside.com All links in one place → bio.site/hellotraumabrain ⭐ Subscribe + leave a 5-star review wherever you listen Follow @hellotraumabrain on social → Instagram | TikTok ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and hit the bell Donate via PayPal → paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising Email Raysa → hellotraumabrain@gmail.com
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Episode #82
EP.082 | The Demon Who Fed on Toxic Shame: A C-PTSD Lens on K-Pop Demon Hunters
Jun 3, 202659 minS3
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode mentions trauma and references to suicidal ideation. Please take care of yourself. Heads up: some audio distortion + no YouTube this time (copyright claim). Full video on Spotify. 💛 Have you seen K-Pop Demon Hunters? This award-winning animated film is stunning, but what stopped me cold was how accurately it portrays toxic shame: where it comes from, how it's used to control us, and how we begin to heal. In this episode, I break down key scenes through a C-PTSD lens, exploring the connection between toxic shame, the inner critic, narcissistic abuse, and what it looks like to reclaim your voice. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 08:52 Shame & Its Origins 14:50 K-Pop Clip Analysis Begins 17:37 Shame Steals Rest & Joy 19:21 C-PTSD Thieves of Joy 19:48 The Burden of Toxic Shame 22:12 Rumi's Shame 23:50 Voice & Value 26:40 Shame as Control 29:04 Hope vs. Shame 30:45 Healing Through Compassion 32:35 Facing the Past 35:00 Acceptance & Vulnerability 37:09 Fear of Rejection 39:29 The Inner Critic 43:16 Gray vs. Dark Gray Rocking 46:50 Empowerment Through Music 49:52 Healing from Shame 56:37 Healing Invitation 📚 Resources mentioned: 🎬 K-Pop Demon Hunters (watch on Netflix) 📖 Healing the Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw 🌐 Brené Brown shame vs. guilt research 📖 Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker 🌐 Dr. Ramani Durvasula narcissistic abuse expert 📲 RRP Therapists on Instagram 📺 Ruri Ohama ADHD Notion system (YouTube) 🆘 If you or someone you know is struggling: 🌍 Worldwide crisis support: findahelpline.com 🇺🇸 US only — call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) ✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain: 🎧 Listen on all platforms → hellotraumabrain.riverside.com 🔗 All links in one place → bio.site/hellotraumabrain ⭐ Subscribe + leave a 5-star review wherever you listen 📱 Follow @hellotraumabrain on social → Instagram | TikTok ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and hit the bell 💛 Donate via PayPal → paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising 📧 Email Raysa → hellotraumabrain@gmail.com
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Episode #81
EP.081 | Rumination, Trauma & OCD: Inside Rumination-Focused ERP with Dr. Michael Greenberg
May 13, 20261h 29mS3
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael J. Greenberg, licensed clinical psychologist and the director of OCD Associates, to talk about something I've lived with since childhood but only recently learned has a name: rumination OCD. For a long time, I thought rumination was something that happened to me, a side effect of trauma. But Michael's work helped me see that rumination is actually something we do, and if it's something we do, it's something we can stop. We talk about what rumination is, how it differs from intrusive thoughts, the six engagement patterns that keep rumination going, and how attachment and complex trauma can intensify OCD loops. This conversation opened my eyes to how treating OCD requires different tools than treating C-PTSD, and I hope it offers you the same clarity it gave me. Chapters: 10:49 Conversation with Dr. Greenberg begins 13:02 Understanding Rumination in OCD 14:11 The Control of Rumination 17:08 The Complexity of Stopping Rumination 19:56 The Role of Core Fears in OCD 35:49 Core Fears and Emotional Conflicts 37:37 The Role of Attachment in OCD 52:06 Dependency and Control in Treatment 58:11 Inner Child Work and Its Challenges 01:02:48 Understanding Rumination and Compulsions 01:04:13 The Six Types of Rumination 01:07:57 Navigating Emotional Flashbacks and Feelings 01:24:22 Healing Invitation Connect with Dr. Michael J. Greenberg: Website Email: michael@drmichaeljgreenberg.com Resources Mentioned: Dr. Elna Yadin David Malan’s book Individual Psychotherapy and the Science of Psychodynamics Dr. Michael Alcée’s Website ✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain: 🎧 Listen on all platforms → hellotraumabrain.riverside.com 🔗 All links in one place → bio.site/hellotraumabrain ⭐ Subscribe + leave a 5-star review wherever you listen 📱 Follow @hellotraumabrain on social ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and hit the bell 💛 Donate via PayPal → paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising 📧 Email Raysa → hellotraumabrain@gmail.com
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Episode #80
EP.080 | Breaking the Silence: Emotional Incest & Sexual Assault | SAAM
Apr 30, 202649 minS3
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and in this episode I share my personal experiences as a survivor of sexual abuse and emotional incest. For a long time, I didn't have names for what happened to me. I just knew something felt wrong. Chapters 00:00 Sexual Abuse Awareness Month 05:20 Trauma Anniversaries 09:40 Emotional Incest 25:27 Consent and Boundaries 33:21 Spectrum of Sexual Abuse 36:13 Grooming and Why Survivors Stay Silent 40:44 Resources and Healing Resources RAINN Hotline — 1-800-656-HOPE Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 SNAP Psychology Today Therapist Finder YWCA (not YMCA 😅) Incest Aware Alliance Healing and C-PTSD Foundation Silently Seduced — Kenneth Adams Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents — Lindsay C. Gibson The Emotional Incest Syndrome — Patricia Love Fawning — Dr. Ingrid Clayton Perry Power on Instagram Brad Shore on YouTube EP.064 with Dr. Ingrid Clayton RAYE — Life Boat Redd & The Paper Flowers ✨ Stay connected: 📱 Instagram 🌐 hellotraumabrain.riverside.com 🌐 All platforms via Bio Site (quick links to every player 🙂) 💛 Donate via PayPal 📧 hellotraumabrain@gmail.com
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Episode #83

EP.083 | Learning to Vacation When Rest Was Never Safe | Season Finale

Sep 3, 202648 minS3

⚠️ Content warning: This episode touches on place-based trauma triggers, institutional gaslighting, references to a dangerous situation (no specific details), financial abuse, and OCD/rumination. Please take care of yourself while listening. In this episode, I get real about what happened during my latest vacation. It was three days, a lot of layers, some real joy, and some genuinely hard stuff, and my C-PTSD showed up the whole way through. I talk about learning to actually plan for myself instead of winging it and hoping for the best, what happened when old triggers came up on the road, and how I found my way back to myself after a really rough day two. This is also our Season 3 finale, so I'm looking back on the season and sharing what's coming in Season 4. Chapters 00:30 The Struggles of Taking a Vacation with CPTSD 09:45 Reclaiming Vacationing: A Personal Journey 13:41 Planning for Self-Care: A New Approach to Vacations 17:25 Facing Triggers: A Road Trip Through Memories 24:41 Finding Joy in the Unexpected: Day One of the Trip 24:47 The Challenges of Day Two: A Poorly Organized Event 27:46 Gaslighting and Reflection: The Aftermath of Day Two 30:44 The Aftermath of Burnout and Recovery 32:35 Therapeutic Insights and Validation 34:38 Restoring Faith in Experiences 40:02 Season Three Recap and Lessons Learned 43:45 Looking Ahead to Season Four 43:58 Healing Invitation Resources mentioned: Gregory Alan Isakov's website: gregoryalanisakov.com Episodes mentioned: EP.071 - Transcend Trauma EP.072 - SurThriving EP.073 - Screaming Body EP.074 - CPTSD Q&A EP.078 - Home After Abuse EP.079 - Unlearning Stuck EP.081 - Rumination & OCD If you need support: Find a helpline near you: findahelpline.com US: call or text 988 ✨ Stay connected with Hello Trauma Brain: Listen on all platforms → hellotraumabrain.riverside.com All links in one place → bio.site/hellotraumabrain ⭐ Subscribe + leave a 5-star review wherever you listen Follow @hellotraumabrain on social → Instagram | TikTok ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and hit the bell Donate via PayPal → paypal.com/paypalme/rmichellerising Email Raysa → hellotraumabrain@gmail.com

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Can I switch plans later?

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Do you offer a free trial?

Every paid plan includes a 15-day free trial. Your card is saved at signup but you will not be charged until day 16. Cancel any time from your dashboard.

What happens if I cancel?

You keep access until the end of your current billing period. No charges after that. Your data is retained for 30 days in case you reactivate.

Is the 20% annual discount automatic?

Yes. Select Annual on the pricing toggle and the discounted price is applied automatically at checkout. The annual price shown is the full year cost.

What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?

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What is Hello Trauma Brain?

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Recent episodes

EP.083 | Learning to Vacation When Rest Was Never Safe | Season Finale

Bonus: I Was a Guest on The Chaos to Connection Podcast

EP.082 | The Demon Who Fed on Toxic Shame: A C-PTSD Lens on K-Pop Demon Hunters

EP.081 | Rumination, Trauma & OCD: Inside Rumination-Focused ERP with Dr. Michael Greenberg

EP.080 | Breaking the Silence: Emotional Incest & Sexual Assault | SAAM

Guest Appearances

Dr. Sherrie Campbell

Ingrid Clayton

Casey Smith

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Hello Trauma Brain

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What is Hello Trauma Brain?

About the host

Recent episodes

EP.083 | Learning to Vacation When Rest Was Never Safe | Season Finale

Bonus: I Was a Guest on The Chaos to Connection Podcast

EP.082 | The Demon Who Fed on Toxic Shame: A C-PTSD Lens on K-Pop Demon Hunters

EP.081 | Rumination, Trauma & OCD: Inside Rumination-Focused ERP with Dr. Michael Greenberg

EP.080 | Breaking the Silence: Emotional Incest & Sexual Assault | SAAM

Guest Appearances

Dr. Sherrie Campbell

Ingrid Clayton

Casey Smith

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