“You are the person that's blocking yourself from being able to receive and accept treatment.”

When you suffer from PTSD, your mind gets hijacked; the only way to recover is by reentering the cockpit and taking back control. For veterans and professionals, trauma hides behind achievements, discipline, and apparent strength—the fear of losing all they’d built stopping them from speaking up. But unspoken trauma doesn’t just fade, it disrupts the body and fuels a terrible fire.

Omar Ritter went through this himself, and today Coleen LaCosta sits down with him as he shares his story. A West Point graduate, Bronze Star recipient, former Wall Street executive, brain tumor survivor, and author, Omar is familiar with the pressure of profession and the impact it has on mental health. He shares his story from being “hijacked” to healing, how PTSD nearly cost him everything, and what led him to finally ask for help.

If you’re in a tough spot, too scared to ask for help but you’re struggling in this fight, this episode is for you. Beyond Omar’s story, we discuss stigma around PTSD, the courage it takes to pursue treatment, and why redefining what strength truly is might be most important.

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• Website: omarritter.com
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“Unless we talk about it, we won't get the care we need and deserve.”

Trauma extends so far beyond what people are willing to talk about. People with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are far more likely to develop substance abuse problems and attempt suicide; not to mention increased susceptibility to heart disease, diabetes, and sleep issues. The problem? Trauma isn’t talked about and far too often, women dismiss their trauma and aren’t heard by their healthcare professionals.

Thankfully, Coleen LaCosta sits down with Meghan Rabbitt, editor at Maria Shriver’s The Sunday Paper, longtime women’s health journalist, and author of The New Rules of Women’s Health. Meghan shares all that her journey, experience, and research has taught her about trauma, its effect on women's health, and the importance of talking about our stories—no matter how much we think it doesn’t need to be talked about.

Plus, we discuss nutrition, diet, and sleep, as well as how women can be more heard and get better answers to their health related questions, especially in a world of information. Tune in, because you won’t want to miss this one.

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• Website: newrulesofwomenshealth.com
• Social Media: @meghanrabbitt

#PTSD #TraumaHealing #TraumaInformedCare #MedicalGaslighting #ACEs #NervousSystemHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaRecovery #PTSDHealing #ChronicIllnessAwareness #HealthAdvocacy #ErasePTSDNow @eraseptsdnow #StellateGanglionBlock

PTSD isn’t the end. PTSD recovery is real, and it’s available for you too. There’s more to life after PTSD, you just have to break free. In this short bonus episode, you’ll hear Amy Blavin’s story of how she escaped the pit she was in and finally started living again.

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“If people didn’t leave the military, PTSD wouldn’t be half the problem it is.”

PTSD doesn’t happen overnight. It creeps up on you silently, and once it strikes, it isn’t always evident. But it can be prevented and healed, and not just with medication or therapy. Dr. Charlie Powell, a triple-boarded physician and combat veteran suffered from PTSD, but nothing could heal him; none of the approaches doctors tried would help. He couldn’t sleep, he was numb, and he wasn’t truly living.

Dr. Charlie at last found healing, but not through traditional pathways. The PTSD healing he found was through non-traditional treatments like Ibogaine and the Stellate Ganglion Block. And that’s available to you, too.

Since, Dr. Charlie has dedicated his life to helping others heal from PTSD. Today, Coleen LaCosta and Dr. Charlie discuss the importance of community, sleep, and purpose when healing from PTSD. Tune in to hear that valuable conversation.

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• Website: healingheroes.com
• Social Media: @HealingHeroesTV

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“These mindfulness things, they work!”

Trauma can cripple you. It feels hopeless and without resolve, but there’s a way through it. And that’s why today, Coleen LaCosta speaks with Chad Olin, co-founder of Supermind.

Chad, being an entrepreneur, was under tremendous levels of stress and anxiety. He was having trouble sleeping and even developed a heart arrhythmia. He couldn’t solve it, until he discovered brainwave therapy. Brainwave therapy allowed him to find his triggers and heal them through mindfulness exercises.

Brainwave therapy allowed Chad to get his life back, and it could do the same for you too. Trauma isn’t a disorder—its an injury, and one that can be healed. Tune in today and take the first step to erasing your PTSD now!

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• Website: www.supermind.us
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#PTSDRecovery #TraumaHealing #Neuroplasticity #BrainwaveTherapy #Biofeedback #MindfulnessJourney #NervousSystemRegulation #ErasePTSDAwareness #MentalHealthTools #HealingTrauma #FightOrFlight #CalmYourMind #TraumaInformed #WellnessJourney #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids

“Red flags are red flags—don’t ignore them.”

After trauma, whether from past relationships, upbringing, or otherwise; dating can be hard. PTSD can feel like a weight pulling you to the bottom of the sea, where you only meet sharks. Your love life is not over because of your past; you just need to re-learn how to date. Today, Coleen LaCosta sits down with Bela Gandhi, founder of the Smart Dating Academy to discuss this very topic.

For a while, Bela lived in a seemingly never-ending cycle of red-flag relationships, being smothered by toxic dates. Finally, she learned trauma informed dating and broke free. Then, she started teaching others. Today, Bela tells us about everything from recognizing red-flags to overcoming triggers from past trauma. She shares invaluable tips and tricks for dating and love after trauma.

Listen to Bela’s advice and experience; you’ll learn how you can recognize red flags, date from a trauma-informed perspective, and finally love again. You’ve healed from your trauma; now it’s time to take your life back!

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• www.eraseptsdnow.org
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• Website: www.smartdatingacademy.com
• Instagram: @smartdatingacademy
• Podcast: Smart Dating Academy

#DatingAfterTrauma #PTSDRecovery #TraumaHealing #SmartDatingAcademy #HealthyRelationships #LoveAfterTrauma #ComplexPTSD #DatingTips #RelationshipCoaching #TraumaInformed #SelfWorth #PTSD #ErasePTSDNow @eraseptsdnow #StellateGanglionBlock #HealingHearts #TraumaAwareness #SurvivorSupport #SafeDating

"I wish I tried this first."

The weight of stress and trauma can feel impossible to carry. Many turn to quick fixes or simply push through while feeling broken inside. Michelle Wexler, owner of Roots of Sunshine and an ambassador for Erase PTSD Now, knows that feeling all too well. That’s why today, Coleen LaCosta sits down with her, so we can hear Michelle’s inspiring story.

Thanks to the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), Michelle found profound relief and began reclaiming her life. Her path of healing led to growth, self-discovery, and a passion to help others move beyond survival toward true restoration. Today, through Roots of Sunshine, she’s inspiring hope and empowering others to pursue their own healing journeys.

Listen in to hear Michelle’s powerful story and the insights she gained that could help you or someone you love!

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• podcast@eraseptsdnow.org

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• Instagram: @_eraseptsdnow
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• Facebook: Roots of Sunshine
• Instagram: @roots_of_sunshine
• Email: rootsofsunshine@gmail.com

#ErasePTSDNow #PTSD #StellateGanglionBlock #SGB #healing #naturalremedies #rootsofsunshine #posttraumaticstressdisorder #injury #posttraumaticstressinjury #healingfromptsd #trauma #healingfromtrauma #abuse #healingfromabuse #drugs #endingdrugreliance

Introducing Erase PTSD Now: The Podcast, where we bring trauma out of the shadows and into the conversation. Here, you’ll hear real stories from survivors, veterans, researchers, clinicians. Together, we’ll explore healing treatments like the Stellate Ganglion Block. This isn’t just another podcast. It’s a movement that demystifies trauma, elevates unheard voices, and inspires action. We look forward to having you as part of the family.

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• www.eraseptsdnow.org
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