Episodes

  • Unmasking the Invisible Chains: Domestic Stockholm Syndrome With Shelly

    Unmasking the Invisible Chains: Domestic Stockholm Syndrome With Shelly
    Jan 27 2026
    These episodes were taped prior to the “awakening” of what the “Bad Hostage” documentary offers. “Bad Hostage” exquisitely examines the origin of Stockholm needing to be revisited. Join Joanne as she discusses the complex dynamics of Stockholm Syndrome in domestic, workplace, and abusive relationships. With personal anecdotes and vivid examples, Joanne delves into the psychological manipulation that leaves victims emotionally connected to their known abusers. Listen as she shares her own experiences and insights, aiming to help others recognize and break the brain free from Stockholmy behaviors. The humor is always there, as we face our most embarrassing, no fault of our own, circumstances. Tune in for a conversation that's revealing, and offers help to find the funny.
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    31 mins
  • Chatting Consciously: Shelly’s Back With More Thought Experiments

    Chatting Consciously: Shelly’s Back With More Thought Experiments
    Jan 26 2026
    Join Red Head and her favorite thought experiment buddy, Shelly, as they dive headfirst into heavy topics with a light touch. This week, they discuss future plans, Deep Brain Reorienting, and dealing with domestic Stockholm Syndrome. Not the “woman falling for her captor” bullsh*t, but what one does/adopts to survive kind. Joanne also teases upcoming episodes focusing on rage in women, scapegoating, and the intricacies of abusive relationships. Shelly shares her intentions for 2026, including martial arts. All this, plus some laughs and needed woo-woo!
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    31 mins
  • Navigating Life's Complexities: From Technology Struggles to AI in Finance

    Navigating Life's Complexities: From Technology Struggles to AI in Finance
    Jan 23 2026
    In this candid episode, Joanne explores a variety of personal and professional challenges, from technology struggles and the impact of AI on different sectors, to the intricacies of successfully managing finances while being neurodivergent. Follow along as she touches on the importance of finding humor in adversity and discusses the potential and pitfalls of modern advancements. Additionally, the episode shares personal anecdotes of facing scams, the evolving landscape of education, and the delicate balance between independence and corporate life in finance. Whether you are technology-challenged or tech-savvy, there's something in this solo conversation for everyone.
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    35 mins
  • Deep Dive into DBR Therapy and the Autistic Brain/Mind

    Deep Dive into DBR Therapy and the Autistic Brain/Mind
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode, Joanne continues weaving together themes of trauma, healing, neurodivergence, and self-understanding. Building on the week’s conversations, she reflects on how awareness – not perfection – becomes the turning point in recovery.

    This episode doesn’t aim to resolve everything. Instead, it reinforces the importance of naming patterns, trusting your internal experience, and staying present through discomfort. It’s a quiet but powerful continuation of the work she’s been doing all along.
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    31 mins
  • When Therapy Goes Wrong: An Unfortunate, Yet Highly Possible Expectation

    When Therapy Goes Wrong: An Unfortunate, Yet Highly Possible Expectation
    Jan 21 2026
    Join Joanne as she takes you on a ride through her personal journey of therapy, trauma, and healing. From dealing with a challenged ex to navigating the complexities of therapy and even a stint in a psych ward, it's a story filled with hard societal realities and the massive humor required to process.. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be gaslit by a bagel-cutting expert or have a therapist with a disappearing act, when you need them the most, this episode is for you. Buckle up for an eye-opening look at the challenges involved when you choose to heal, and those around you have other plans for you.
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    31 mins
  • Unmasking Scapegoating: Insights about ‘Voicy” & Personal Experiences

    Unmasking Scapegoating: Insights about ‘Voicy” & Personal Experiences
    Jan 20 2026
    In this episode, Joanne starts with a shoutout to Kourosh Ghaffari and his development of VOICY, a voice to text tool that simplifies usage within Atticus etc. She dives deep into her personal experiences with neurodivergence and the challenges of writing with a brain that wants to dissociate. Drawing inspiration from a Facebook conversation with an extraordinary Autistic writer, Joanne continues to explore the complex topics of scapegoating, estrangement, and psychological abuse. Expect candid discussions, powerful quotes from Pete Walker's book on C-PTSD, and reflections on how these dynamics play out in families and personal lives. Joanne's lighthearted (really AI - I prefer dark and dirty) humor and unfiltered honesty make this a must-watch for anyone looking to try and benefit from the deeper nuances in trauma and healing.
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    35 mins
  • Rediscovering Safety after Sh*t Happens: Red Head’s Journey in Healing

    Rediscovering Safety after Sh*t Happens: Red Head’s Journey in Healing
    Jan 19 2026
    This episode begins a little differently than planned — a scheduled male guest cancels at the last minute due to legal issues involving a protective order from a woman. Highlighting how men work hard to stay safe too. Instead of pivoting away, Joanne leans in. She uses the moment to open a broader, deeply personal conversation about relational abuse and how it impacts people of all genders.

    Joanne shares her own lived experience with anti-social abuse, C-PTSD(I), dissociation, and the long, nonlinear road back to safety. She talks about how trauma-informed understanding can change the pace of healing, and how support from people like Pamela Dussault Runtagh — and from listeners themselves — can shorten or better, clarify, what’s needed to thrive in recovery. The episode closes with Joanne reflecting on how far she’s come and mentioning a meaningful resource, One Woman’s Battle, that was in the beginning of using her voice….towards this work.
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    32 mins
  • Shelly and Joanne Continue to Explore Consciousness When Healing from Trauma

    Shelly and Joanne Continue to Explore Consciousness When Healing from Trauma
    Jan 16 2026
    In this reflective conversation, Shelly and Joanne continue to explore grief, dissociation, and healing through the lens of awareness and consciousness. Joanne shares what it’s been like to slowly recognize long-standing family dynamics, multi-generational trauma, and the cost of not seeing herself clearly for most of her life. Shelly does not reveal her intense trauma experiences, as still in the throes of, but that makes her able to understand the depths of what Joanne has faith she is able to share and spare others..

    They discuss dissociative episodes, estrangement, and the uncomfortable truths that are often avoided — even by those working in Psychology. Butts in the seats prevail. Rather than offering quick solutions, this episode focuses on understanding, self-recognition, and the slow, deliberate pursuit of joy after everything familiar has to be stripped away…for self to heal.
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    37 mins