NEW EPISODE IS LIVE! Ep. 20: Born into Poverty: Jerry's Story of Survival & Resilience

Join Tracy and Jerry for an incredibly raw and powerful conversation that goes beyond resilience. Jerry shares his unimaginable upbringing – growing up in abject poverty as one of nine children, stealing food to survive, navigating violent streets, witnessing murder, and fighting for his life from a young age.

This episode is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome the darkest of circumstances. Jerry's story is not just about surviving trauma, but about finding an unbreakable strength and learning profound lessons that shaped him into the man he is today.

In this gripping episode, you'll hear about:
Growing up in a household of 11 people in a 2.5-bedroom house.
Stealing food to survive as a child.
Working and paying taxes since the age of 11.
The shocking realities of violence, heroin dens, and gang life in 1970s Portland.
bGetting robbed and nearly killed at 14, and hearing a life-changing voice.
Surviving a screwdriver stabbing at 19.
Witnessing a gang murder and seeing life drain from a body.
The mantra: I am who I am because of where I come from, and in spite of where I come from.
How resilience is built through continuous survival and self-reliance.



Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to Jerry: Beyond Resilience
1:00 - Jerry's Mantra: Who I Am Because & In Spite Of
2:10 - Early Life: Child #7, Mother's Sacrifice & Abject Poverty
4:05 - Stealing Food to Survive as a Kid
6:15 - Working & Paying Taxes Since Age 11 (Club Sandwich Story)
11:00 - Growing Up Poor in the 70s/80s vs. Today
13:45 - Violence & Heroin Dens at 7 Years Oldb(Protecting Brother in Public Bathrooms)
17:40 - Survival Lessons: Learning the Hard Way** (150 Fights)
19:10 - Robbed & Left for Dead at 14 (Broken Ribs, Nose)
21:30 - The Life-Changing Voice: "Everything is Your Fault."
25:00 - Losing Vision in One Eye at 14
26:30 - Screwdriver Stabbing at 19 (Surviving a Liver Stab)
30:30 - Witnessing a Gang Murder at School (10 ft Away)
33:20 - Becoming Numb to Violence: A Way of Life
34:50 - Living in a Flop House with Addicts and Hookers
36:00 - Early Marriage & Kids: Trying to Break the Cycle
37:30 - The Cycle of Anger & Self-Sabotage
39:00 - Finding Help & Therapy: I'm Not Crazy"
41:40 - The Importance of a Good Therapist
43:15 - A Father's Responsibility & Breaking Generational Trauma
45:00 - If You Don't Change, You'll Be Like Everyone Else (The Voice Revisited)
47:00 - The Ongoing Journey of Healing
48:30 - Finding a New Perspective & Forgiveness
50:00 - Jerry's Advice for Survivors
51:40 - The Power of Taking Responsibility
53:00 - Conclusion & Final Thoughts

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Join Tracy and her incredible guest, Dallas Collis, who completely started over at 60 years old. His powerful story is a testament that you're NEVER too old to heal, redefine your life, and find true happiness. This episode will challenge your perceptions of healing and empower you to reclaim your peace.

In this profound episode, you'll discover:

How Dallas completely rebuilt his life at 60, proving age is just a number.

• The liberating truth behind the phrase: Show me yesterday.
• Why addiction is often about seeking relief, not pleasure.
• The power of letting go of blame and taking personal responsibility for your healing.
• Insights into trauma from birth, childhood, and the spectrum of human experience.
• Why happiness is our universal destination.
  
  Dallas's raw honesty and inspiring journey will shift your perspective on what's possible.
  
  Connect with Dallas Collis:
  Email: dallascollis@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dallas.collis33
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallasfit5life
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dallascollis.com

Amazon: Buy his books: https://a.co/d/3aL8C2X

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Meet Dallas - Never Too Late
2:20 - Our Universal Journey: The Pursuit of Happiness
5:05 - The Original Trauma: Childbirth & Early Wounds
9:30 - Trauma as a Spectrum & Childhood Impacts
13:50 - Addiction: Not Pleasure, But Relief
18:10 - The Illusion of Blame vs. Personal Responsibility
22:50 - Dallas's Rock Bottom: Cancer, Loss & Suicidal Ideation
28:55 - The Turning Point: Show Me Yesterday
34:40 - Practicing Trauma: Why We Hold Onto Pain
39:50 - Challenging It's Okay Not To Be Okay
44:40 - Walking Away From Your Story: True Freedom

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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts and trauma recovery.

In this powerful episode of 🎧 Trauma Rock Stars, Tracy sits down with Angie, an Inner Glow Coach and author who turned her trauma into triumph.

After a suicide attempt and years of pain, she found the strength to heal with the help of a coach — and discovered that everything she needed was already within her.

Now, she’s helping others uncover their own light and live from a place of self-love and authenticity.

This conversation is a testament to the human spirit, resilience, and the power of trusting your inner glow.

💡 Topics Covered
- The journey from trauma to transformation
- How coaching can ignite self-healing
- The power of vulnerability and self-trust
- Overcoming suicidal thoughts and emotional pain
- Learning to find peace and strength from within

🔗 Connect with Angie
🌐 Website: www.runninginslippers.com
📘 Facebook → @angiehawkins
📸 Instagram: @angiehawkins808
📧 Email: angie@runninginslippers.com

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⚠️ Not for children.

In this powerful episode of 🎧 Trauma Rock Stars, Tracy speaks with Canadian psychotherapist Sara Stalker about the hidden connection between sex addiction and trauma.

They discuss how unresolved pain drives compulsive behavior, the shocking statistics behind sex addiction, and how it impacts families and relationships.

Sara also shares her personal story and how she now offers 💬 coaching to clients outside Canada to help them heal from trauma-driven addictions.

This episode is raw, real, and deeply informative — a must-listen for anyone affected by trauma or addiction.

✨ Jump to your favorite part of this conversation about trauma, sex addiction, and recovery below:
0:00 – Intro
Sara introduction, episode overview.

5:00 – Sara’s Background
Her journey, work with trauma, PTSD, and addiction.

10:00 – Understanding Addiction
Sex and love addiction explained; key triggers and patterns.

15:00 – Childhood Trauma
Early abuse, exposure to porn, developmental impact.

20:00 – Shame & Compulsion Cycle
Preoccupation, rituals, guilt, and relapse patterns.

25:00 – Relationship & Partner Impact
Effects on intimacy, betrayal trauma, and relational dynamics.

30:00 – Impulsivity, ADHD & Boundaries
How attention issues and impulsivity affect addiction recovery.

35:00 – Recovery Approaches
Therapy, 12-step programs, somatic and trauma-informed care.

40:00 – Pandemic Effects
Isolation, stress, and worsening addictive behaviors.

45:00 – Coping & Healing Strategies
Building healthy habits, accountability, and self-care.

50:00 – Real-Life Stories / Examples
Sara shares case examples and lessons learned.

55:00 – Closing & Takeaways
Final thoughts, encouragement, and next steps for listeners.

💡 Topics Covered:
- The connection between trauma and sex addiction
- Why this addiction is more common than people realize
- How shame keeps people trapped in destructive cycles
- Ways to recognize trauma-driven behaviors
- Healing tools and therapy options for survivors

Connect with Sara:
🌐 Website:
📘 Facebook → @intuitivehealingwithsara
📸 Instagram: @intuitivehealingwithsara
💼 Coaching: www.intuitivecoachingwithsara.com
📧 Email: info@intuitivecoachingwithsara.com

Psychologist Jamie joins Trauma Rock Stars to share his journey of abandonment, trauma, and recovery from drinking. Through his own healing process, he discovered the power of running into the storm—just like bison do—to face trauma and find freedom.

Jamie’s soothing guidance, combined with his books, journals, and coaching, offers survivors of trauma the tools they need to begin their own healing journey.

This episode is for anyone ready to find courage, resilience, and the strength to heal.

🔗 Connect with Jamie:
📧 Email: Jamie@managingmentalhealth.net
🔵 Facebook: @Jamiehughes
📸 Instagram: @successful.purpose.coaching
🌐 Website: https://beacons.ai/managing_mental_health
🧑‍💻 Coaching: https://successfulpurpose.my.canva.site/
🎙️ Podcast: www.youtube.com/@managingmentalhealth-net
📺 YouTube: 📖 Ace’s Study links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q22Zt6aGwsA&list=WL&index=22
https://nhttac-stage.acf.hhs.gov/soar/eguide/stop/adverse_childhood_experiences


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✨ In this calming episode of Trauma Rock Stars, I sit down with Niajae, a sound bath therapist, somatic practitioner, and breathwork guide who is helping people heal from trauma in the most gentle and soothing ways.

She shares her journey, the power of sound bath therapy, and how her healing app is guiding people through trauma recovery, somatic practices, and mindful breathwork at their own pace.

We explore:
🌿 How sound frequencies calm the nervous system
🌿 Why somatic therapy is a powerful tool for trauma healing
🌿 The role of breathwork in releasing stored emotions
🌿 How technology can make trauma support more accessible

Her wisdom, kindness, and energy make this a conversation you won’t want to miss. 💫

👉 Whether you’re exploring trauma-informed healing, curious about sound therapy, or seeking a gentle way to reconnect with yourself, this episode offers practical tools and inspiration.

💬 Join the Trauma Rock Stars community — where survivors become role models and healing happens together.

📌 Follow Niajae:
Instagram: @blisswellnesstampa or ⁨@SoundTherapyNetwork⁩
Google Play or iOS app store: Healthy Love Healing
Website/App: https://blisswellnesstampa.com or http://healthyovehealing.com

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