Love and Trauma the Real Deal

Love and Trauma the Real Deal

di Danielle Sebastian
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When Men Heal: What They Taught Me About Silence, Success & Self-Compassion

In this powerful recap episode, I’m sharing the most unforgettable moments from my conversations with three incredible men—Chris Sanders, John Mollura, and Matt Gerlach. From toxic relationships to panic attacks and hidden trauma beneath high achievement, each of these stories cracked something open. You’ll hear the real, raw truth about what it takes for men to heal—and what we can all learn about emotional safety, vulnerability, and the power of self-compassion. If you’ve ever felt alone in the struggle, this one’s for you. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: When Men Heal: What They Taught Me About Silience, Success & Self-Compassion
S2 · E13
31 lug 2025
48:20

You Can Heal: Matt Gerlach's Journey Through Trauma and Truth

Matt Gerlach was a high performer on the outside—but behind the scenes, his life was spiraling. When he ended up in the hospital, it forced him to face what he’d been resisting for years: his past wasn’t behind him—it was running the show. In this episode, Matt gets real about anxiety, burnout, and the moment he realized that healing meant finally turning toward the pain he never wanted to acknowledge. If you’ve ever felt like you're barely holding it together… this one’s for you. Watch Full Episode on YouTube: You Can Heal: Matt Gerlach's Journey Through Trauma and Truth Learn more about Matt Gerlach: Website: https://mattgerlach.com
S2 · E12
24 lug 2025
45:39

From Rocket Scientist to Real Talk: Unpacking the Trauma Behind Reactivity

Watch Full Episode on YouTube: From Rocket Scientist to Real Talk: Unpacking the Trauma Behind Reactivity Learn more about John Mollura: Website: https://johnmollura.com
S2 · E11
17 lug 2025
53:47

Running Toward Himself: Chris Sanders on Divorce, Healing, and Choosing Love Again

He’s a tech innovator, endurance athlete, and devoted father who nearly lost himself in a toxic first marriage—until he chose to do the hard work of healing. In this raw, honest episode, Chris Sanders shares how he rebuilt his life through therapy, rediscovered his passions, learned to speak up about his story, and became the kind of partner who could love—and be loved—fully again. Don’t miss this powerful conversation about leaving what breaks you, choosing yourself, and building the kind of relationship you truly deserve. Watch Full Episode on YouTube: Running Toward Himself: Chris Sanders on Divorce, Healing, and Choosing Love Again Learn more about Chris Sanders: Instagram: www.instagram.com/heetrie
S2 · E10
10 lug 2025
52:35

Breaking the Silence: 3 Women, 3 Paths, One Truth

What does healing really look like when you stop performing for the world and actually tell the truth? That question sat with me throughout these conversations—and it’s why I’m so excited to share this special Love and Trauma: The Real Deal recap episode. This week, I’m revisiting my favorite moments from interviews with three incredible women who don’t just talk about resilience—they live it. Each of them has walked a different path. But they share one undeniable truth: real healing begins when we break the silence. Watch Full Episode on YouTube: Breaking the Silence: 3 Women, 3 Paths, One Truth
S2 · E9
3 lug 2025
50:59

Healing Vibes

You know those people who just radiate success? The ones who are crushing it in business, look polished on the outside, and seem like they have it all together? This week on Love and Trauma: The Real Deal, I sat down with one of those women—Elle Petrillo. And let me tell you… this episode is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and the kind of truth that can change the way you see yourself. Elle is a top brand strategist, speaker, and coach who’s helped over 1,000 thought leaders, bestselling authors, and top podcasters cut through the noise and build profitable personal brands with purpose. Her team at Brand Builders Group is known for helping mission-driven experts become unforgettable—and Elle lives and breathes that mission. But behind her impressive resume is a story that’s raw and real. Elle opened up about losing her dad at 13, entering a string of trauma-fueled relationships, surviving an emotionally abusive marriage with an addict, and how she finally broke the cycle by doing the work—not the performative kind, but the deep, uncomfortable, transformational work. Watch Full Episode on YouTube: Healing Vibes Learn more about Elle Petrillo:
S2 · E8
26 giu 2025
53:47

The Emotional Bomb Suit We Wear for Love and How to Take it Off

Emily is a writer, a mom, and someone who’s been quietly doing the messy, sacred work of healing in the middle of marriage, motherhood, and trauma. When I read her viral Substack post, Love Is a Battlefield, I instantly saw myself in her words. She described what it’s like to live in a relationship while wearing an emotional bomb suit—always ready to protect, perform, and survive, even when no one’s actively attacking. Watch Full Episode on YouTube: The Emotional Bomb Suit We Wear for Love and How to Take it Off Learn more about Emily Gangell: Website: https://emilygangell.substack.com/p/love-is-a-battlefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily.kamerbeek/
S2 · E7
19 giu 2025
53:02

Surviving the Crash Was Just the Beginning

What happens when you survive the unimaginable — but spend decades convinced no one could ever really love the real you? In this episode of Love and Trauma: The Real Deal, I sat down with keynote speaker, marketing executive, and absolute powerhouse Sabrina Bier — and let me tell you, her story is one I’ll never forget. The day before college was supposed to start, Sabrina was hit by a drunk driver and thrown into a medical crisis that would shape the next 20+ years of her life. From a coma and multiple surgeries to a long-term autoimmune diagnosis, Sabrina didn’t just survive — she fought like hell to thrive. But here’s the part most people don’t see. While Sabrina was building a successful career and showing up as the strong one in every room, she was silently holding herself back in the most personal areas of life — her relationships, her vulnerability, her sense of worthiness. Because when trauma tells you that you’re broken… it takes a long time to believe anyone could really love what’s underneath the armor. Watch Full Episode on YouTube: Surviving the Crash Was Just the Beginning Learn more about Sabrina Bier: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sabrinabier
S2 · E6
12 giu 2025
51:47

What do a trauma therapist, an orgasm coach, and a burned-out pediatrician have in common?

What do a trauma therapist, an orgasm coach, and a burned-out pediatrician have in common? More than you'd ever expect. This month on Love and Trauma: The Real Deal, we went there. Into the stories, the breakdowns, the breakthroughs—and the kind of healing that doesn’t come from reading a book, but from living the pain and choosing to come back home to yourself. In this special May recap episode, I’m revisiting the conversations that cracked me open and reminded me why I do this work. If you're new to the podcast or just catching up, this is the perfect entry point. If you’ve been with me all along—consider this your deep breath and reminder: you're not alone. Watch Full Episode on YouTube: What do a trauma therapist, an orgasm coach, and a burned-out pediatrician have in common?
S2 · E5
5 giu 2025
46:05

What Happens When the Woman Who's Spent Her Life Saving Others...Finally Breaks? (Part 2)

What happens when the woman trained to save others… realizes she can’t save herself? That was the wake-up call for Dr. Lamia Katbi—a high-achieving pediatrician, keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and author of Just What the Doctor Ordered: Five Pillars of Optimal Health. After years of overgiving, perfectionism, and running on fumes, her body—and her life—hit a wall. In this deeply honest two-part conversation on Love and Trauma: The Real Deal, Dr. Katbi opened up about her breaking point, how she rebuilt her life from the ground up, and how her own healing journey is now helping her serve families and children with more compassion, insight, and clarity than ever before. From the silent weight of burnout to the subtle signs of trauma in kids, this is the episode every parent, partner, and provider needs to hear. Watch Full Episode on YouTube: What Happens When the Woman Who's Spent Her Life Saving Others...Finally Breaks? (Part 2) Learn more about Lamia Katbi: Website: https://drlamia.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlamiakatbi
S2 · E4
29 mag 2025
54:40
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