After trauma, even something as simple as a hug can feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever stood in a room, watching others embrace while you froze—feeling insecure, confused, or even broken—you’re not alone.

In this episode of Unbreakable Resilience, PTSD survivor and 11-year police officer/Sheriff’s Office Deputy veteran Giuseppe Chiaramonte, Ed.D. dives into why First Responders healing from PTSD, anxiety, and depression often struggle with touch. You’ll learn how trauma impacts your nervous system, why your body pulls back to protect you, and why this doesn’t mean you’ll feel this way forever.

With reflection questions and raw personal stories, Giuseppe helps you honor your body’s boundaries and remind you: you’re healing, and your body is your safe zone. Take as much time as you need.

In this powerful recap of Phase 2, Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D. revisits the essential lessons for healing from within. From practicing self-kindness (Episode 11) and setting healthy boundaries to embracing discomfort and building strong relationships, these strategies help you reconnect with your inner strength. But healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Giuseppe reminds us why a local support system — therapists, friends, family, and community — is vital for recovery from trauma. Listen now and take the next step toward unbreakable resilience.

Join 11-year law enforcement veteran and PTSD survivor Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D. as he explores the transformative power of stepping outside your comfort zone—whether by taking a new route on a morning walk or embracing travel and new experiences—as a vital part of healing from PTSD and trauma. Drawing from personal reflections, Giuseppe discusses how PTSD traps us in destructive mental loops and how healing strategies must be fluid, evolving as we do. He shares why planning ahead for something enjoyable, like travel, helps break toxic cycles and renew energy. This episode offers practical mental health insights on embracing discomfort, shifting perspectives, and cultivating resilience on your journey toward mental wellness. Perfect for first responders and anyone navigating trauma recovery.

Healing is hard—but being kind to yourself in the process can change everything. In this episode, Giuseppe Chiaramonte, Ed.D. reminds First Responders that every step forward, no matter how small, is a victory worth celebrating. With actionable strategies like reframing negative thoughts, practicing metacognition, and speaking your healing into existence, you’ll learn how to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion. This is your reminder: You’re doing better than you think. You’re healing. And you’re stronger than you know.

Humans are wired to seek love, acceptance, and connection — but too often, we sacrifice our own needs to keep the peace. In this deeply personal episode of Unbreakable Resilience, Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D. shares his raw journey from years of silence, isolation, and anger from the effects of PTSD to discovering the life-changing power of healthy boundaries.

Learn why a well-placed “No” isn’t selfish — it’s essential. Giuseppe unpacks how setting boundaries builds trust with yourself, creates authentic relationships, and protects your mental and emotional health. He offers practical tools and empowering truths to help you speak up, stand firm, and reclaim your peace.

This episode is your invitation to stop pleasing others at the expense of your mental health — and start living boldly, unapologetically, and authentically.

We've all heard the saying: “Don’t worry, it’ll grow back stronger.” But when it comes to broken bones—and broken spirits—is that really true?

In this episode of Unbreakable Resilience, Giuseppe Chiaramonte, Ed.D. explores the healing process of bones as a powerful metaphor for recovering from PTSD. Drawing from his personal experience with healing from PTSD and scientific insight, he breaks down the three phases of bone repair—reactive, reparative, and remodeling—and reveals what they can teach us about trauma, strength, and the long, uneven road to leading an authentic life.

Whether you're in the early shock of survival or deep in the quiet work of rebuilding, this episode reminds you: healing isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about returning to yourself—with love, kindness, patience, and grace.

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D. pulls back the curtain on the misunderstood world of PTSD and trauma related symptoms—unmasking the truth about what they are, why they show up, and how they can slowly start to fade as healing begins. From personal struggles with depression, addiction, and isolation to the clinical insights gained through therapy and hard-won experience, this episode offers both validation and direction for anyone navigating trauma.

You'll hear how symptoms like anger, anxiety, and self-destructive behaviors are not signs of weakness—but signals of unresolved pain. More importantly, you’ll discover the one honest action you can take today to move forward.

Whether you’re a first responder, a veteran, or someone silently suffering in everyday life, this episode is a lifeline of truth, hope, and practical strategies for real healing.

🔑 Topics Covered:

• How PTSD symptoms manifest internally and externally
• Why past trauma intensifies present struggles
• The danger of wearing emotional masks
• Why finding the right mental health support is critical
• An actionable first step you can take today
• Hope for a better future as symptoms begin to fade

🎧 Listen now to learn how healing begins with honesty—and how you, too, can become unbreakable.

Trauma isolates. It whispers lies that say you’re alone, broken, and beyond repair. But healing begins the moment you reach for connection. In this raw and heartfelt episode of Unbreakable Resilience, Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D.—law enforcement veteran, PTSD survivor, and international educator—shares his journey from isolation and anger to finding life-saving relationships that rebuilt his world.

Through Connect, Collaborate, Change, Giuseppe unpacks three transformative steps that helped him heal: 🔗 Connect with those who see you—not fix you. 🤝 Collaborate in safe, judgment-free spaces. 🔄 Change with small, daily acts of self-compassion.

This episode isn’t theory—it’s lived experience. It’s a blueprint for first responders and anyone battling invisible scars to reclaim connection, rebuild trust, and embrace the possibility of real transformation.

💡 Your healing starts with one step. Are you ready?