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Welcome to Episode 29 of Trauma Rockstars!

​Is it possible to reset your nervous system after years of trauma? Today, Tracy sits down with the world-renowned Dr. Eugene Lipov, a pioneer in the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatment.

​In this deeply informative episode, Dr. Lipov explains why he calls this procedure The God Shot and how it has achieved an 80% success rate in alleviating PTSD symptoms for veterans, children, and trauma survivors.

​In this episode, we discuss:
✅ The science behind the 10-minute SGB procedure.

✅ Why traditional therapy fails for some and how The Godshot bridges the gap.

✅ Treating children (as young as 8) and even animals with PTSD.

✅ The truth about ADHD over-diagnosis and screen addiction.

✅ Dr. Lipov’s upcoming book and his mission to rename PTSD to PTSI (Post Traumatic Stress Injury) to remove the stigma.

​ Pre-order The God Shot book: thegodshotbook.com

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Trauma Rockstars & Dr. Eugene Lipov
02:15 - The Aha moment: From Pain Medicine to PTSD Cure
05:56 - Success Rates: Why SGB works 80% of the time
10:12 - Why it’s called The God Shot
15:54 - How the brain remembers trauma (The Biological Basis)
18:42 - Amazing Story: Treating rescue dogs with PTSD
21:56 - Setting Boundaries: Why you can't be calm while triggered
25:19 - ADHD or Trauma? Treating children as young as 8
30:02 - Psychedelics in Therapy: The Good, The Bad, and The Dangerous
34:20 - The Future of Treatment: Renaming PTSD to PTSI
45:14 - Dr. Lipov’s TED Talk & Final Words of Hope

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Connect with Dr. Lipov:
Email: elipovmd@aol.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elipovmd
Instagram: instagram.com/dreugenelipov
Website: dreugenelipov.com

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​Trauma recovery, PTSD treatment, Stellate Ganglion Block, Dr. Eugene Lipov, The Godshot book, PTSI vs PTSD, Mental Health innovation, Healing Childhood Trauma, SGB procedure, Secondary Trauma, Trauma Rockstars Podcast.

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How Your Body Stores Trauma: Decoding Autoimmune & Stress with Maisie Smith-Lovett

From MS Diagnosis to Holistic Healing: The Power of Body Stress Mapping

In Episode 28 of Trauma Rockstars, host Tracy sits down with Maisie Smith-Lovett, a Holistic Health Practitioner and Trauma Healer, to uncover how our bodies store unspoken pain. Maisie opens up about her journey—from surviving childhood bullying and sexual assault at 15, to battling an autoimmune disease (MS). She explains how she used bodybuilding as an escape and eventually found true healing through nutrition and Body Stress Mapping.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How childhood trauma manifests as physical illness.

The science of Body Mapping: Identifying emotional blocks in specific organs.

Balancing Masculine (Right side) vs. Feminine (Left side) energy.

Why 'normal' lab results don't always mean you are healthy.

Details on Maisie’s upcoming 2026/2027 Wellness Retreats.

Maisie’s story is a testament to the fact that "Plants are Medicine" and "Every symptom has a story." If you’ve been feeling dismissed by the medical system, this conversation is for you.

00:00 Introduction to Maisie's Journey
02:55 Childhood and Early Challenges
05:48 The Impact of Trauma
09:05 Bodybuilding and Health Struggles
11:53 Holistic Healing and Autoimmune Disease
14:48 The Role of Nutrition in Healing
18:10 Motherhood and Personal Growth
21:02 Navigating Postpartum Challenges
23:52 The Importance of Emotional Healing
27:08 Understanding Trauma and the Body
29:53 Body Mapping and Stress Mapping
33:13 Empowering Women Through Holistic Health
36:09 Maisie's Podcast and Community Initiatives
39:00 Future Retreats and Events
41:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Takeaways
Maisie was a high achiever from a young age.
Childhood bullying impacted her self-worth.
Trauma can lead to unhealthy relationship patterns.
Bodybuilding became a coping mechanism for Maisie.
Maisie was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2010.
Holistic health and nutrition are key to healing.
Motherhood brought new challenges and growth.
Postpartum anxiety is a common struggle for many women.
Emotional healing is crucial for overall wellness.
Maisie's work focuses on body mapping to address trauma.

Connect with Maisie Smith-Lovett:
Website: https://mslwellness.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/maisie.smith.lovett
Facebook: https://facebook.com/maisieroi
Email: maisie@mslwellness.com

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Trauma Healing, Trauma Journey, Trauma Rock Stars, BodyMapping, HealingJourney, WomenHealth, HolisticWellness, You are not alone, You can do this

Disclaimer: The content on this podcast revolves around personal life experiences and is meant to serve as a learning tool. I am not a certified therapist or medical expert. This podcast doesn't offer medical, psychological, or professional advice.

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Born into a religious cult as a living sacrifice, Alexis Errol spent her youth performing and serving others at the cost of her own identity. In this powerful episode, Alexis shares her harrowing journey from being a 2-year-old reciting scripture to becoming a Trauma Rock Star who reclaimed her life.

She discusses the devastating physical toll of long-term trauma including years of sleep deprivation and stress-induced seizures and the pivotal moment she chose no contact to protect her children. Alexis reveals how healing finally snuck up on her through the simple acts of sleeping, setting boundaries, and launching her own podcast, When the Bow Breaks. This is an essential listen for anyone navigating estrangement, reclaiming their voice, and learning to trust themselves after a lifetime of control.

Key Takeaways:
The Physicality of Trauma: Understanding how trauma manifests as nerve damage, seizures, and chronic exhaustion The Body Keeps the Score.

The Power of Sleep: How reclaiming rest and safety can literally stop lifelong nightmares and begin physical cellular healing.

Boundaries through Self-Knowledge: Why you cannot set effective boundaries until you take the time to learn who you actually are.

Breaking the Generational Cycle: The profound success of raising children in a home where "cult language" is entirely unknown.

Trusting the Self: Shifting from people-pleasing to trusting your own body and instincts in new relationships.

0:22:24 Adult Adoption: Learning life skills and autonomy outside of a toxic family.

0:26:44 The Reality of Abandonment: Being neglected while living under the same roof.

0:28:10 The Healing Snuck Up on Me: Why consistency in the work matters more than the outcome.

0:30:57 Voice Note Therapy: Using technology to heal when writing feels unsafe.

0:33:32 Finding Community: The importance of support groups from the adult child's perspective.

0:43:23 The Physical Cost of Trauma: Discussing sleep deprivation and nerve damage.

0:46:15 The Decision for No Contact: Choosing safety and boundaries over family expectations.

0:47:24 Protecting the Next Generation: Breaking the cycle for her four children.

0:50:45 Effective Boundaries: Why knowing yourself is the prerequisite for safety.

0:54:30 Reclaiming Faith & Identity: Moving from a Living Sacrifice to personal freedom.

1:02:00 Becoming a Trauma Rock Star: Encouragement for those still in the tunnel.

Resources & Guest Info:
Website: wtbod.com

YouTube: Alexis Errol
Email: wtbodcast@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexisarralynn

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Email: podcast@traumarockstars.com
Instagram: @TraumaRockStars
TikTok: @traumaRockStars
Facebook: @traumaRockStars
YouTube: Trauma Rock Stars


Religious Trauma, Cult Survivor, Generational Trauma, Estrangement, No Contact, Alexis Errol, When the Bow Breaks Podcast, CPTSD Recovery, Spiritual Abuse, Healing from Trauma, Setting Boundaries.

Healing is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to be 1% better every day.

In this powerful conclusion of Episode 26, Tracy and Coach Rob (Founder of Battle Harder) discuss what it truly means to break generational curses and lead a life of transparency. From being a 10-year Navy Vet to surviving the toxic culture of federal law enforcement, Rob shares how he reinvented himself through Fitness, Mindset, and Discipline.

Learn why vulnerability is a man's greatest strength and how a supportive partner can become an emotional support pillar in the darkest times.

Get in touch with Coach Rob:
http://www.battleharder.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/robert.wheeler.5070
IG, TikTok and LinkedIn:@battlefitted

Key Highlights in this Episode:

• Breaking the Cycle: How to show love to your children differently than your parents did.
• Radical Honesty: Why hiding nothing is the key to a healthy relationship.
  Personal Development: The power of gratitude, journaling, and systems over motivation.
• Fitness redefined: It’s not just about the gym—it’s about moving your body to change your mind.
• The 90-Day Transformation: Why consistency beats intensity every time.

A man without purpose is a dangerous thing. Join us as we find our purpose together.

Connect with Trauma Rock Stars:
Instagram: @TraumaRockStars
Facebook: @TraumaRockStars
TikTok: @TraumaRockStars
YouTube: @TraumaRockStars
Email: podcast@traumarockstars.com

0:00:00 - Intro: Welcome Coach Rob
0:01:24 - The Navy & Military Police Years
0:02:45 - Stacking Trauma on Trauma: The Law Enforcement Reality
0:04:15 - The Breaking Point: Closing the Gym & Starting Over
0:07:00 - The Identity Crisis: Why Veterans struggle to transition
0:10:55 - The Shift: Starting with Gratitude
0:13:40 - Redefining Masculinity & Communication
0:20:30 - Breaking Generational Curses: Loving your kids differently
0:22:15 - Honesty in Relationships: He who has nothing to hide, hides nothing.
0:24:40 - The Battle Harder Podcast: Becoming the Veteran Joe Rogan
0:26:40 - Systems & Discipline: Why Coach Rob doesn't rely on motivation
0:30:00 - Non-Negotiables: Water, Gratitude, and No-Phone Mornings
0:32:00 - Faith & Spirituality: Finding purpose in the struggle
0:35:45 - The 1% Rule: It’s a marathon, not a sprint
0:38:00 - Crawl, Walk, Run: How to start your fitness journey
0:39:45 - Disclaimer & Closing Thoughts


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You can break the cycle of trauma with the power of reparenting!

In this episode of Trauma Rockstars, host Tracy interviews Amy, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma-informed coach. They discuss the impact of generational trauma, the importance of empathy in therapy, and the science behind trauma's effects on the brain.

Amy shares her insights on reparenting oneself to better parent children, the healing journey, and the significance of self-compassion. The conversation also covers Amy's Rooted Parent Method and her new Cycle Breaker program, which aims to help parents break unhealthy emotional patterns and foster resilience in their families. The episode concludes with a discussion of Amy's books and resources for those seeking healing and support.

Takeaways
- Amy is a licensed clinical social worker and trauma-informed coach.
Generational trauma can impact children even if they haven't experienced trauma themselves.
- Parents often unintentionally pass on their trauma to their children.
- Empathy plays a crucial role in effective therapy.
- Understanding the brain's response to trauma is essential for healing.
- Reparenting oneself is necessary to parent effectively.
- Self-compassion is vital in the healing journey.
- The Rooted Parent Method helps parents understand their children's needs.
- The Cycle Breaker program offers a structured approach to breaking unhealthy patterns.
- Amy's books provide valuable insights and exercises for personal growth.

trauma, parenting, generational trauma, mental health, emotional intelligence, healing, self-compassion, therapy, cycle breaking, motherhood

In this episode of Trauma Rock Stars, Craig shares his incredible journey of resilience and transformation. From surviving 9/11 and battling lung cancer to exploring psychedelics and epigenetics, Craig's story is one of overcoming adversity and finding peace. Craig explores the lifelong journey of feeling different and pushing boundaries, culminating in a renewed sense of joy and youthfulness at the age of 60! He discusses his experiences with trauma, addiction, and personal growth, offering insights into the power of mindset and the importance of facing one's fears.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction to Craig's Story
00:03:00 Surviving 9/11
00:09:00 Battling Lung Cancer
00:15:00 Exploring Psychedelics
00:21:00 Personal Growth and Mindset

Keywords

resilience, transformation, 9/11 survivor, lung cancer, psychedelics, epigenetics, trauma, addiction, personal growth, mindset, uniqueness, boundaries, mental health, self-discovery, joy, life experiences

Takeaways

I've always felt different.
My whole life, I've been pushing boundaries.
I feel like a little kid again.
Craig's got a lot of great life lessons.
Survived lung cancer because of 9/11.
It looked like a movie set.
I have to get there, man.
I was certified with post-traumatic stress disorder.
I never looked back 11 years later.
I was mentored by somebody who threw me down a bunch of rabbit holes.

Get in touch with Craig:
Website: https://www.craigsotkovsky.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=craig%20sotkovsky

Welcome back to Trauma Rock Stars! Host Tracy Smaldino sits down with the powerful Joanna Birkhart Multi-Dimensional Healer, Quantum Alchemist, Channeler, and Author of Desperately Seeking Me.

This is a MUST-WATCH episode for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their trauma, highly sensitive to others’ energy (HSP), or struggling with self-abandonment and people-pleasing tendencies. Joanna shares her deeply personal journey from a devastating "Dark Night of the Soul" and psychic explosion to creating a profound, yet simple, healing tool: The Purification Process.

Joanna dives deep into how the trauma we faced as children can wire our nervous system to seek out toxic environments as "home," and why setting energetic boundaries is crucial for every empath and highly sensitive person.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The Purification Process: The 4 simple, high-frequency steps channeled by Joanna.

Trauma & Identity: Breaking the cycle of self-abandonment and people-pleasing.

Boundaries: How to observe, not absorb, and create boundaries even with Spirit Guides.

Key Timestamps
0:01:14 - The Awakening: Early psychic gifts and the Dark Night of the Soul.

0:06:01 - The Trauma Flood: Childhood trauma memories return, opening all psychic senses.

0:11:04 - The Purification Process: Channeling the 4 simple, high-frequency statements.

0:13:30 - The 4 Steps Explained: I See You, I Hear You, I Am Safe, I Love You Anyway.

0:17:10 - Energetic Boundaries: Why protection implies resistance (Archangel Metatron’s guidance).

0:31:36 - Abandonment & People-Pleasing: Breaking free from trauma-based identities.

0:35:02 - Repetitive Patterns: Marrying her parents three times & breaking the cycle.

0:38:43 - Understanding the Clairs: Claircognizance, Clairvoyance, Clairsentience, and more.

0:48:38 - Spirit Guides:** Who are they, and how do they differ from loved ones?

0:51:18 - Attuning to Your Guide: A simple meditation practice for consistent connection.

0:54:04 - Quantum Shifts: Mentorship, Evolve Community, and Frequency Shifting.

1:00:05 - Tracy’s Lionsgate Experience: An electric energy upgrade and the synchronistic lion's roar.

1:03:45 - The Healing Crisis: Why forcing Kundalini or 3rd Eye opening is dangerous.

1:05:15 - Boundaries with Spirit: How to observe, not absorb, and create a human life.

1:11:04 - A Psychic Trick: How to hit the 'pause' button during channeling.

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Connect with Tracy & Joanna:
Tracy Smaldino / Trauma Rock Stars:

Facebook: @TraumaRockStars

Instagram: @TraumaRockStars

TikTok: @TraumaRockStars

Connect with Joanna Birkhart:

Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=JohannaBirkhart.com


Social Media: @OfficialJohannaBirkheart

In this episode, we sit down with Jackie, who went from drinking 12–14 beers a day to living in complete freedom from alcohol.

She opens up about how a painful betrayal, years in the restaurant and bar industry, and using alcohol to cope slowly pulled her into a dark place — and how a science-based, brain-based method helped her rewire her relationship with alcohol without shame or labels.

We talk about:

Why writing her own eulogy became a turning point

“Owner vs renter” decisions and taking radical responsibility

How Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey, and Dean Graziosi inspired her shift

What really happens in the brain with alcohol, dopamine, and tolerance

Why she rejects the “alcoholic” label and focuses on addiction to a substance instead

How subconscious beliefs from childhood and family patterns shape our drinking

Post-acute withdrawal (PAWS), healing symptoms, and how long the body can take to reset

Losing friends, changing social circles, and finding people who align with your new life

How she now helps clients get freedom to choose, not just “get sober”

Jackie also shares powerful truths like:

Your brain and body can heal more than you think
The hidden financial cost of alcohol over decades
Why your worth is not defined by a label or your past choices
How freedom feels when you no longer need alcohol to be fun, social, or confident

If you’ve ever thought:

Do I have a problem or am I overreacting?
Why do I keep going back to alcohol even when I don’t want to?
Will I lose friends if I stop or cut back?

This conversation will give you both hope and a practical perspective.


00:00 – Intro: Jackie’s alcohol freedom story
02:10 – From restaurant life to drinking 12–14 beers a day
05:20 – The betrayal that broke her & the dark hole
08:45 – Writing her own eulogy and taking ownership
12:30 – Owner vs renter decisions about life
15:40 – Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey & Dean’s influence
18:50 – One-millimeter shifts & climbing out
22:00 – Crying in the kitchen to “Greatest Love of All
24:30 – Why she rejects the word “alcoholic”
27:10 – Alcohol industry, labels, and blame
30:00 – Tolerance, chasing the buzz & drinking more with age
33:30 – NA beer mistake & how her body reacted
36:10 – Freedom to choose vs being controlled by alcohol
38:10 – Kids, modeling behavior & the teenage drinking culture
41:00 – Healing the body: liver, brain, PAWS & long-term recovery
45:10 – Losing friends, changing values & new circles of influence
48:20 – Dating & a healthy alcohol-free relationship
50:00 – Her coaching approach: shame-free, spectrum-based support
52:00 – How to connect with Jackie & her final message of hope
52:50 – Podcast disclaimer & closing

This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered, Do I have a problem with drinking? or Who am I without alcohol? You are not alone, and there is so much more possible for you than shame and labels.

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