Healing Out Loud

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I notice that activated my anxious attachment,” when what you really meant was, “That hurt my feelings”?

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I dive into the performance trap of recovery, how the language of therapy can quietly become a new kind of armor. We’ll talk about why clarity feels like power when you grew up in chaos, how healing can slide into identity, and what it looks like to step ...

Healing isn’t linear, and neither is the realization that you have CPTSD. For many of us, trauma wasn't one "big bang" event, it was the water we were swimming in.

In this episode, Jack breaks down the "quiet devastation" of realizing your foundation was tilted from day one. We’re moving past the labels and looking at the context: from the exhaustion of "living in the ocean" to the heavy waves of gr...

Toxic shame is more than just a feeling; for those with CPTSD, it is a survival strategy. In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack explores why we experience "collapse" instead of accountability, how our inner critic mimics our own voice to keep us safe, and why trauma recovery often makes shame panic before it settles.

We often think of shame as a moral verdict, proof that we are fundamentally "wrong." But your nervous system didn...

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I dive into the messy, complicated work of reclaiming my emotions after surviving sexual abuse. I talk about the rules I was taught as a kid, how to suppress, hide, and edit my feelings, and the ongoing tension that healing creates.

I share how therapy helped me start noticing and giving space to the parts of me I’d long been trained to hide, and why, even now, I refuse to let anyone dictate how ...

The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents are out, and for survivors of child sexual abuse, the impact can be devastating.

I’m Jack, from Healing Out Loud, and today we’re unpacking the emotional shockwaves these files send through survivors, including me.

This episode isn’t about politics or headlines, it’s about trauma, survival, and the ways systems can fail us. I share grounding tools, reflections on emotional triggers, and why it ma...

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack dives into one of the toughest, most empowering parts of healing: accountability.

Living with CPTSD can make life messy, from intrusive thoughts and flashbacks to impulsive decisions and deep shame. But accountability isn’t about blame or perfection; it’s about taking ownership of how you respond, the choices you make, and how you show up for yourself and others.

Join Jack as he shares perso...

In this bite-sized episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack dives into the painful truth about growth: not everyone will see or accept the changes you’ve made.

After a blog post struck a chord with listeners, he explores the quiet ache of realizing that healing isn’t about proving your worth to others, it’s about learning to honor your own journey, even when those who mattered most may never recognize it.

Jack talks about acceptance withou...

Sometimes the hardest part of healing is stepping away from the people who should have been your safe space. In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack talks about why creating distance from family can be necessary for your survival and growth, how to set boundaries without guilt, and why protecting your peace is not only allowed, it’s brave.

If you’ve ever felt torn between love and self-preservation, this episode is for you. Learn ...

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack opens up about one of the hardest parts of surviving childhood sexual abuse , learning to live inside the body that remembers it all.

From years of quiet self-disgust to slowly rebuilding trust with his own reflection, Jack shares what it’s like to grieve a body that never got to just be a body, and how therapy, truth, and time helped him see it not as the enemy, but as the survivor.

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Healing from CPTSD and trauma can feel isolating, like you’re carrying the weight of the world alone.

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I talk about why finding a community that truly understands matters more than you might realize.

I talk about the people who’ve shown up for me, how connection can help us heal, and why giving support is just as powerful as receiving it. If you’ve ever felt alone in your journey, this episode is...

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I dive into the messy, terrifying, and surprisingly freeing process of learning who I really am beneath the layers of trauma and CPTSD. We talk about the in-between space where old survival patterns are loosening, the small shifts that signal progress, and why it’s okay not to have all the answers.

If you’ve ever felt disoriented in your healing journey, or wondered whether you’re “doing it right...

Ever been told to “just get over it” or “think positive” when dealing with trauma? In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack, who has CPTSD, breaks down the worst advice he’s ever received about trauma, and why these clichés are unhelpful, harmful, and sometimes downright ridiculous.

Through humor, personal stories, and honest reflection, Jack explores what actually supports healing and self-compassion. He also invites listeners to ...

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I dive into a truth nobody really warns you about: healing doesn’t start with relief, it starts with breaking. I share what it’s like to tear down the walls that kept you alive, face pain you’ve been avoiding for years, and confront the parts of yourself that survival has shaped. Raw, honest, and sometimes messy, this episode is for anyone in the middle of their healing journey, or curious what ...

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack dives into the invisible impact of trauma on survivors of CPTSD. From emotional flashbacks to the body’s survival responses, he explores how triggers show up in everyday life, especially when public events and headlines amplify past wounds. Jack shares practical ways to protect your peace, set boundaries, and stay informed without being consumed, while also speaking to allies about the role...