Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a co-morbid mental health disorder of PTSD (or as I like to call it, notorious sidekick). Understand the complexities of OCD, its relation to trauma and hear Juanita's stories as she shares her experiences with the different facets of OCD in her life.  ..read more

PTSD and Trauma can contribute to sleep disorders such as insomnia, night terrors and nightmares. There is a higher prevalence in children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Juanita shares her story growing up with sleep problems for most of her life due to trauma and PTSD and how one veteran's story from the documentary, Alive Day Memories, helped her realize she's not alone in the nightmares.  ..read more

Yoga is meant to be a relaxing, feel-good, strengthening practice that centers the body, mind and soul. But for those of us living with moderate to severe chronic pain, it can have an adverse effect (in the short-term). It can increase and worsen the pain. BUT we must not quit prematurely. Yoga therapy has the power to reduce pain and improve quality of life in the long-run. Juanita, health coach and yoga therapist, talks about the importance of yoga and yogic breath for chronic pain and warns about the short-term adverse effects that occur on this journey.  ..read more

It's been an interesting journey this year. After taking a hiatus from podcasting, I return without a mask, as my authentic self. About to turn 40, I'm facing another hurdle with PTSD and my journey in life. This time I'm forced to face myself. Again.  ..read more

When I was twenty years old, I had difficulty reading Charlotte's Web. For the longest time I thought I was stupid for not being able to comprehend what I read. Later I realized the issues with reading comprehension, cognition, critical thinking and learning were a result of trauma and PTSD. Twenty years later, I am working on my second Masters degree. Learning difficulties aren't permanent. And it isn't stupidity, it's an injury to the mind and brain as a result of trauma. Listen to this podcast to learn how trauma and PTSD affects learning throughout one's life whether it's in school or the ..read more

PTSD and Trauma can contribute to sleep disorders such as insomnia, night terrors and nightmares. There is a higher prevalence in children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Juanita shares her story growing up with sleep problems for most of her life due to trauma and PTSD and how one veteran's story from the documentary, Alive Day Memories, helped her realize she's not alone in the nightmares ..read more

Yoga is meant to be a relaxing, feel-good, strengthening practice that centers the body, mind and soul. But for those of us living with moderate to severe chronic pain, it can have an adverse effect (in the short-term). It can increase and worsen the pain. BUT we must not quit prematurely. Yoga therapy has the power to reduce pain and improve quality of life in the long-run. Juanita, health coach and yoga therapist, talks about the importance of yoga and yogic breath for chronic pain and warns about the short-term adverse effects that occur on this journey ..read more

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