In this episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June welcomes Mike Martin, who opens up about his transformative journey from deep trauma and a suicide attempt to discovering healing through mindfulness and nature. Drawing from Stoic philosophy and the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Mike shares how meditation, self-compassion, and reconnecting with the natural world helped him rebuild confidence and inner peace. His story inspires listeners to integrate mindfulness into daily life and embrace growth with curiosity and presence.

🌱 Healing began after a traumatic event and a suicide attempt that shifted Mike’s life path

📜 Stoic philosophy, especially Marcus Aurelius, guided him toward resilience and perspective

🧘 Meditation became a tool for slowing thoughts, controlling breath, and staying present

🌿 Nature mirrors our inner struggles and serves as a catalyst for healing

💪 Outdoor challenges build confidence, self-trust, and strength

💖 Self-compassion is essential for releasing trauma and celebrating growth

⏱️ Episode Timeline

02:46 — The Journey from Trauma to Mindfulness

05:31 — Nature as a Mirror for Inner Healing

08:30 — The Power of Self-Compassion in Nature

11:15 — Tools for Personal Development and Reflection

14:13 — Connecting with the Energy of Different Lands

17:00 — Practical Steps to Reconnect with Nature

19:32 — Transformations and Celebrating Growth

22:34 — Guided Exercise for Mindfulness

25:32 — Conclusion and How to Connect with Mike

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In this powerful episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June sits down with trauma therapist and author Marcy Pusey to explore the deep wounds left by narcissistic abuse, emotional trauma, and loss. Marcy blends her personal journey with clinical expertise as she unpacks the hidden impact of family dynamics, the complexities of identity reconstruction, and the silent grief following emotional abuse.

She also opens up about the trauma of her mother-in-law’s homicide, how it affected her marriage, and the transformative role of storytelling in her healing. Together, they uncover what it means to move from survival mode into embodied healing and reclaiming personal power.

🧠 Lived experience and clinical insight must work hand-in-hand in trauma recovery

🔍 Recognizing narcissistic abuse is often a slow, disorienting process

👥 Family dynamics can reinforce unhealthy patterns and blind spots

🪞 Identity loss often follows the realization of long-term emotional abuse

📖 Storytelling is a deeply healing practice for both trauma survivors and therapists

🚫 Emotional abuse can leave deeper scars than physical abuse—and often goes unnoticed

01:14 – Blending personal experience with professional insight
04:12 – The slow process of recognizing emotional abuse
11:14 – Family dynamics and inherited trauma patterns
15:15 – The unraveling of identity after abuse
21:46 – How narcissistic abuse affects the nervous system
23:30 – Grandiosity, disconnection, and emotional survival
26:10 – Barriers to asking for help
26:56 – Grief, trauma, and navigating loss
31:13 – The emotional aftermath of homicide
34:00 – Why storytelling helps integrate trauma
40:12 – The link between emotional and physical health
43:04 – Advocacy, awareness, and creating change

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In this powerful episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June is joined by Jill McMahon—licensed counselor, speaker, and survivor of gun violence—for a deep and heartfelt conversation about healing from trauma. Jill shares her personal journey through grief, childhood wounds, and her work in suicide prevention. Together, they explore how storytelling, family dynamics, and self-responsibility play essential roles in recovery. With grounded wisdom and practical insights, Jill offers listeners tangible tools for reconnecting with joy, understanding the brain's role in trauma, and embracing the healing process—no matter where you are on the path.

🧭 Healing is about returning to your inner balance and rediscovering joy

🗣️ Sharing your story can unlock profound healing for yourself and others

👨‍👩‍👧 Family dynamics play a powerful role in shaping trauma responses

🧠 Understanding your brain is a game-changer in the recovery process

🌿 Nature and self-care can be more powerful than medication

🧍‍♀️ Healing is your responsibility—and it's never a linear path

02:13 – Jill’s personal journey through trauma and survival 06:02 – How storytelling supports emotional healing 09:56 – The impact of family dynamics on trauma recovery 14:01 – Taking ownership: personal responsibility in the healing process 17:58 – How childhood trauma shapes adult behaviors and relationships 22:08 – Jill’s path into suicide prevention and mental health advocacy 34:01 – Practical tools for trauma healing and nervous system support 39:56 – Self-care strategies for long-term mental and emotional wellness

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In this episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June sits down with sensory interior design expert Stephanie Jackson to explore how our environments affect healing — especially for those recovering from trauma or navigating neurodivergence. Learn how to transform your space into a powerful ally for your nervous system.

🧠 Our physical space can trigger or soothe the nervous system

🌿 The nervous system is intricately connected to our environment

⚡️ Trauma heightens sensitivity to sensory triggers

🏡 Creating a safe, supportive environment is essential for healing

🎨 Color powerfully influences emotions and energy levels

🗂 Clutter can evoke strong emotional responses and anxiety

02:50 — Stephanie’s journey into sensory design & healing
05:48 — How your environment triggers or soothes your nervous system
09:07 — Why trauma changes your perception of space
11:52 — Practical techniques for creating safe, healing environments
14:48 — The emotional impact of color in design
17:58 — Small space changes that support nervous system health
21:07 — Space healing as an ongoing process
24:08 — Collaborating to create trauma-informed spaces
27:02 — Finding supportive resources & community

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In this uplifting episode of Trauma Undone, Joanna Rajendran joins host Natasha June to share her remarkable journey from trauma to transformation. A mindset coach, yogi, and meditation teacher, Joanna opens up about her path of healing through the power of mindset mastery, yoga, breathwork, and intentional living.

Together, they explore how we can unpack limiting beliefs, navigate life’s distractions, and take small, consistent steps toward creating the life we truly desire. Joanna offers practical wisdom on living in the present moment, fostering connection, and using gratitude and manifestation as tools for personal growth.

🌟 Trauma can become a gateway to profound insight and personal awakening.

🧠 Asking better questions helps unlock healing and new possibilities.

🧘 Yoga, breathwork, and meditation connect us to deeper inner wisdom.

🎙️ Sharing our stories and listening deeply are powerful tools for emotional healing.

🚶‍♀️ Small, intentional steps lead to significant transformation over time.

💫 Manifestation and gratitude can shift energy and help align us with our highest intentions.

05:11 — Releasing Limiting Beliefs

12:57 — Healing Through Sharing and Deep Listening

16:15 — Tapping Into Inner Wisdom with Yoga

19:51 — Quieting Distractions to Cultivate Peace

24:58 — Manifesting Your Best Life Through Aligned Action

30:53 — The Power of Presence: Living Fully Now

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In this illuminating episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June sits down with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner Amy Vincze to explore the profound healing power of tapping. Amy opens up about her own transformation through EFT and how it has helped countless others release stored trauma, regulate their nervous systems, and return to a grounded state of calm. Together, they dive into the science behind tapping, why presence is essential to the process, and how healing truly unfolds in layers. Whether you're brand new to tapping or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation offers practical insights and emotional truth bombs that will deepen your healing journey.

✨ Tapping is a simple yet powerful tool to address the root of trauma—not just the symptoms

🧠 It helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and restore emotional balance

📍 Healing isn’t linear—it unfolds in layers, and that’s okay

🧒 Children respond quickly to tapping, making it a great tool for emotional resilience early on

👐 Presence and openness are essential—don’t bypass your emotions, feel them

📲 Support from a coach or app can deepen your EFT practice and help guide you through resistance

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In this episode of Trauma Undone, Dr. Betsy Holmberg takes us on a powerful journey through her own experience with depression and self-doubt—and reveals how neuroscience became her path to healing.

She breaks down the science behind the default mode network (DMN), the brain's role in negative self-talk, and offers transformative strategies for rewiring our mental habits.

From understanding thought patterns to practical tools like meditation, shaking, and binaural beats, Betsy empowers us to separate from the inner critic and move toward self-compassion and clarity—while also shedding light on why it's so important to teach the next generation how their brains work.

🧠 The default mode network (DMN) drives negative self-talk—but we can shift out of it.

🌀 You are not your thoughts—just because they appear doesn’t mean they’re true.

🌿 Practices like meditation, shaking, and binaural beats help calm the DMN and release stress.

🧬 Stress and trauma can rewire brain function—but so can healing.

💞 Positive human connection is a powerful tool for mental regulation.

👧 Teaching teenagers how their brains work can empower a generation of emotional resilience.

🧠 03:26 – What is the Default Mode Network (DMN) and why does it matter?

10:14 – How stress and trauma reshape your brain’s wiring
15:20 – Practical tools for rewiring your brain after trauma
19:34 – Why human connection is essential for healing
24:04 – Teaching the next generation to understand their minds
30:26 – How to shift out of the DMN and reclaim your power
36:35 – The healing power of doing what you love

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In this moving episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June sits down with Marie Alessi—a mindset coach, author, and widow who turned profound personal grief into a movement of healing.

After the sudden loss of her husband, Marie made a radical choice: to walk through grief with grace and embrace joy alongside sorrow.

Her story challenges the narrative that grief must only look like pain, and instead offers a powerful reframing: that love, healing, and joy can coexist even in our darkest moments.

Together, they explore the choices we make after loss, the importance of honest conversations about death (especially with children), and how grief can actually expand the heart. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit—and the freedom that comes from choosing to heal.

🌱 Grief can be transformed into empowerment through conscious choice

💬 Open, honest conversations about death are especially healing for children

💖 Joy and sorrow can coexist—and both deserve space in the healing journey

🧠 Reframing the narrative around loss reveals hidden gifts and growth

🤝 Seeking help is not weakness—it’s a vital part of the path forward

🔥 Choosing to celebrate life while grieving allows for deeper transformation

05:08 – Empowered by Loss: How Our Choices Shape the Healing Journey
10:13 – Surviving the Shock: Navigating the First Days of Grief
15:02 – Grieving with Children: Creating Safe, Honest Conversations
19:53 – Choosing Joy: Walking the Path from Pain to Light
24:54 – The Unexpected Gifts of Grief: Beauty Within the Sorrow
29:47 – Life After Loss: Reclaiming Power Through Conscious Choice
35:02 – Grief in New Forms: How Healing Shows Up in Different Seasons
39:11 – The Expanding Heart: Embracing Wholeness Through Healing

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