Bonus Pod - Celebrities and Parasocial Relationships

Bonus Pod - Celebrities and Parasocial Relationships

Hello everyone, and happy September! In honor of my birthday month, welcome to the first bonus episode of What's Your Trauma? I sat down with my good friend/fellow Swiftie/part-time roomie, Jess, to discuss one of our favorite topics -- pop culture. We discussed the intersection of pop culture and mental health, celebrities' parasocial relationships with their fans, recent celebrities controversies (like Doja Cat, Ariana Grande, and Lizzo), and how escaping into celebrity worship and pop culture can be a coping mechanism. We hope you enjoy!

Grace - From Active Addiction to Licensed Therapist

cw: drug and alcohol addiction, religious trauma, SA, eating disorders Welcome to this week's episode of What's Your Trauma? Today's episode features Grace Walker! Grace is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. Grace focuses her practice around addiction and recovery, personality disorders, and trauma. She has been sober for 6 years and is passionate about sponsoring and mentoring younger women in their journeys toward healing and successfully navigating a patriarchal society. You can find Grace at the following places: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@disgracie.x [https://www.instagram.com/disgracie.x/] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@disgracie.x [https://www.tiktok.com/@disgracie.x] Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/grace-walker-redondo-beach-ca/800320 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/grace-walker-redondo-beach-ca/800320] If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠ [tel: 988] SAMHSA [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline] ⁠RAINN⁠ [https://www.rainn.org/] ⁠NEDA [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/]

Jamie - Adoption Trauma, Body Image

cw: adoption trauma, body image, fatphobia Welcome back to the What's Your Trauma?  podcast. This week's episode features Jamie Joeyen-Waldorf! Jamie (she/her) is an NYC-based, Asian American producer passionate about transforming the way commercial theatre is made. She founded JW Theatrical to serve artists and theatre lovers by creating innovative stories for a new era of audiences through a people-centric approach. Recent Broadway producing credits include A Doll's House, The Kite Runner, and Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune (Tony nomination). You can find Jamie at the following places: Website: https://www.jwtheatrical.com/ [https://www.jwtheatrical.com/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jamiewaldorf⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jamiewaldorf/] If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠ [tel: 988] Adoptee Resources [https://adoptioncouncil.org/education/adopted-individuals/] NEDA [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org]

Sydney - Losing Your Mother, Overcoming Sexual Assault

cw: death of a parent, cancer, sexual trauma, suicidal ideation Welcome back to the What's Your Trauma?  podcast. This week's episode features Sydney Ross! After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Film & Television with a minor in Screenwriting at the University of Southern California in 2016, Sydney worked for TV Literary Partner, Tim Phillips, at United Talent Agency. After a year and a half spent at UTA, she was the Writers’ PA on season one of "Dead to Me" at Netflix and on one of the "Game of Thrones" spinoffs at HBO. Following these jobs, she worked for Bryan Cogman during his 2-year overall deal with Amazon Studios and as a Writers’ Assistant on his show there, "Lazarus." Then, Sydney was Daria Polatin’s Showrunner's Assistant on "Devil in Ohio" at Netflix, which premiered this past Fall. Currently, Sydney is the Script Coordinator on season two of Rachel Shukert’s "Nine Perfect Strangers" at Hulu. Sydney's current goal is to work as a writer on a TV show, and her ultimate goal is to create her own! You can find Sydney at the following places: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@rossblessedforless [https://www.instagram.com/rossblessedforless] If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠ [tel: 988] ⁠RAINN⁠ [https://www.rainn.org/] American Cancer Society Patient Programs and Services [https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services.html]

Eliza - Purity Culture, Reclaiming Spirituality, Tarot

cw: religious trauma, homophobia, SA, eating disorders Welcome to the ninth episode of What's Your Trauma?  and our FIRST one that features a collective tarot reading at the end of it :) This week's episode features Eliza Day! Eliza is a Pennsylvania-born, LA-based actor, writer, and tarot reader. Her work illuminates and reimagines the stories we tell ourselves, empowering us all to become the deliberate creators of our personal and collective futures. You can find Eliza at the following places: Instagram: ⁠⁠@elizadaylight⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/elizadaylight/] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizadaylight [https://www.tiktok.com/@elizadaylight] Website: https://www.elizaday.love/ [https://www.elizaday.love/] If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: ⁠⁠988⁠ [tel: 988] RAINN [https://www.rainn.org] NEDA [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org]